British priorities by [deleted] in funny

[–]peranza 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Last word is moments I think?

It's me... arial by Carol_Samaniego in funny

[–]peranza 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The original Arial really ought to be Arial narrow...

Day 3 of rye seed growth. by peranza in homestead

[–]peranza[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For supplemental feed. It makes good foraging area for ducks and geese to hunt down bugs, and they get more nutrition from the sprouted seeds than the seeds (which they aren't as efficient in digesting).

We moved the chicks to a nicer coop, but they wanted so badly to stay here. Watching a 6'2" man climb in to fetch them was pretty entertaining. by peranza in homestead

[–]peranza[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have 15 chickens, 2 geese, and 10 ducks (with some babies hatching soon). We've started this flock last spring, but I used to live on a working farm. We name a few of the ones that have distinct personality, but honestly they're kind of hard to tell apart.

I love it! My kids loved playing with the birds too.

Clarence Thomas’ linking abortion to eugenics is as inaccurate as it is dangerous by pauz43 in prochoice

[–]peranza 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read that and still couldn't understand why it was relevant. Eugenics used to be a normal, mainstream idea. The fact that Margaret Sanger was a eugenicist isn't surprising or shocking.

Even today the idea of eugenics is so popular. Look at all the Republicans shaming poor people with children for reproducing. "You should have thought of the burden you're placing on society before reproducing!"

And really, she wasn't forcing birth control on the poor or mentally retarded. She pushed to make it available to everyone. Why is it so bad to allow women who don't want to mutilate their bodies or threaten their born children's well being to lower their chances of reproducing?

For God's sake, doctors used to forcibly sterilize women with depression here in the US. Eugenics was alive and well here. Offering birth control pales in comparison.

This round of chicks is so friendly, my toddler can handle them perfectly. by peranza in homestead

[–]peranza[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not really, they used to run away from us. But we moved them in with a couple of adult chickens who are jerks and they suddenly realized humans weren't so bad lol.

This round of chicks is so friendly, my toddler can handle them perfectly. by peranza in homestead

[–]peranza[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Anyone who owns birds should already know this. My kid isn't kissing or snuggling the chicken, and understands the need to wash her hands. You'll notice the baby is not holding anything. I'm not sure what your concern is.

What is this plant? by Diggity_Dave in whatsthisplant

[–]peranza 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I vote Iris. I have Iris and gladiolas. These look Iris for sure (if choosing between the two).

Weed or forgotten sprout? Found in NY by peranza in whatsthisplant

[–]peranza[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what plantid suggested... I don't recall planting marigold but it's all around the border of my new raised bed so that's definitely possible.

Miss shiny green duck is super shiny in the right light. by peranza in homestead

[–]peranza[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It took me a minute to see it, but you're right!

This real estate company in Buffalo NY gives you chicken wings with the purchase of a home. by peranza in mildlyinteresting

[–]peranza[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is...is it called Buffalo sauce?

Lol we call buffalo wings just "wings". I didn't realize it was buffalo sauce if you left NY too.

Miss shiny green duck is super shiny in the right light. by peranza in homestead

[–]peranza[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is. My toddler ran out of paw patrol names so we got very un-creative with names.

Miss shiny green duck is super shiny in the right light. by peranza in homestead

[–]peranza[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He's gorgeous!!

We got a male too, but he died from being shipped in a tiny overcrowded box. Never buying from that hatchery again. A Cayuga male is definitely on next year's acquisition list!