tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post895665561735567864..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: Not Good, So Disappointing . . . Mama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-83343804990403576432016-05-30T20:11:10.396-05:002016-05-30T20:11:10.396-05:001st Man - No, it doesn't always go as smoothly...1st Man - No, it doesn't always go as smoothly as one would like it to. The old saying that when you are dealing with livestock, you're gonna have dead stock is, unfortunately, sometimes true. I'm happy to report little Lone Ranger is doing very well in with the five goslings! We feel good about that.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-45075158047021264792016-05-30T20:08:54.494-05:002016-05-30T20:08:54.494-05:00Kim - Our little Lone Ranger is still happily cavo...Kim - Our little Lone Ranger is still happily cavorting with the five goslings. He/she sleeps right on top of the pile of goslings when they take their naps.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-43221777447353516112016-05-30T20:07:38.434-05:002016-05-30T20:07:38.434-05:00Mark - Our nearest farm supply store is over 100 m...Mark - Our nearest farm supply store is over 100 miles away (yep, we are far from everything!) and all they handle are run-of-the-mill, most popular varieties, no Muscovies. We'll figure something out. Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-35742915101959129602016-05-30T20:05:59.948-05:002016-05-30T20:05:59.948-05:00Patricia - Yes, we are getting a full refund and h...Patricia - Yes, we are getting a full refund and husband has located another hatchery in Ohio which may have some Muscovies. We'll see . . . Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-52410946304589458372016-05-30T20:05:03.911-05:002016-05-30T20:05:03.911-05:00Sue - Unfortunately, in our remote, sparsely popul...Sue - Unfortunately, in our remote, sparsely populated area (which is NOT farm country in the least) there is no local place to find Muscovy ducklings which is what we want to try. We don't even have a Craigslist within 120 miles. <br /><br />The hatchery man said he doesn't want to chance shipping another batch because of just losing money again. But he is giving us a full refund.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-15227435930295324922016-05-30T12:42:03.500-05:002016-05-30T12:42:03.500-05:00So sorry about this. It makes me realize the ups ...So sorry about this. It makes me realize the ups and downs we are in for when we eventually get to the farm full time (still a few years way). Can't wait to see Lone Ranger's progress!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-20300895102528552762016-05-30T09:28:29.920-05:002016-05-30T09:28:29.920-05:00I'm so, so sorry to read about what happened -...I'm so, so sorry to read about what happened -- I hope the others continue to do well!! ~Kim at Golden Pines~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02001523468339091407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-22607446028256616932016-05-30T08:21:50.471-05:002016-05-30T08:21:50.471-05:00Oh my! Kind of makes you think you need to look f...Oh my! Kind of makes you think you need to look for another way to get ducks. Our location in the 'heartland' makes shipping a pretty low risk proposition. Do any of the local farm supply establishments take custom orders?Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343134852881572900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-10918505240286512942016-05-29T12:21:06.766-05:002016-05-29T12:21:06.766-05:00dang! that's awful. so sorry. I hope you can g...dang! that's awful. so sorry. I hope you can get a refund or try and get more ducks... :/ Patricia @ 9th and Denverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04786692442689958889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-86590273318512660632016-05-29T11:10:13.933-05:002016-05-29T11:10:13.933-05:00Is this a new hatchery for you? Doesn't sound ...Is this a new hatchery for you? Doesn't sound like they do a very good job of shipping. <br />I'd demand a refund and find local (?)<br />Craigslist often has good folks that have young for sale.<br />So sorry this order had such a bad turnout.<br />Best to youSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-86512839084985626862016-05-29T10:31:48.990-05:002016-05-29T10:31:48.990-05:00Fiona - You probably did pretty good with your tur...Fiona - You probably did pretty good with your turkey poults because I've always heard they are quite susceptible to not making it the first month or so! <br /><br />We had thought of perhaps the heat being a factor for the ducklings shipped from Oklahoma . . . but I had never thought of AC affecting them adversely also. It's a touch and go situation getting birds shipped, period! Sigh.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-22860260459322214952016-05-29T10:22:57.610-05:002016-05-29T10:22:57.610-05:00Nancy - We thought of that. The hatcheries all ...Nancy - We thought of that. The hatcheries all say the U.S. Postal Service is the only carrier that will accept live birds. :o(Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-46769529780866301932016-05-29T09:42:36.981-05:002016-05-29T09:42:36.981-05:00That's so sad! Maybe they should ship Fedex ov...That's so sad! Maybe they should ship Fedex over night!Nancy In Boisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03749272217529362089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-27284551175453949022016-05-29T08:15:56.400-05:002016-05-29T08:15:56.400-05:00She is showing a maternal side and that is so good...She is showing a maternal side and that is so good. When we got our turkey poults last August they came from New Mexico where they were hatched for Meyer. Then flown to Roanoke VA. and USPS to us 25 miles from there. We lost several right away. A breeder we talked to said that some of the facilities they come through have very cold AC and that can affect the chicks/poults etc.. If we ordered again from anywhere we are going to ask how far the baby birds travel so we have some idea. Meyer Hatchery is in Ohio so the New Mexico poults were quite s surprise.<br /><br />Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-84546626004145883642016-05-29T08:09:47.245-05:002016-05-29T08:09:47.245-05:00Jenn - I do wish we had something like your "...Jenn - I do wish we had something like your "fur and feather" show but we're in a very sparsely populated area where there aren't many folks raising animals of any kind. <br /><br />Shame on those people who sold you the old hens past their prime!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-57429330862022376162016-05-29T08:07:36.110-05:002016-05-29T08:07:36.110-05:00Tami - They were shipped from Oklahoma, 3-Day Prio...Tami - They were shipped from Oklahoma, 3-Day Priority. Shipped on Tuesday morning, arrived on Friday morning.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-48397328809173067402016-05-29T08:06:06.486-05:002016-05-29T08:06:06.486-05:00Laurie - Thanks. So far, so good!Laurie - Thanks. So far, so good!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-85396878696833670312016-05-29T08:05:41.732-05:002016-05-29T08:05:41.732-05:00DDD - I know birds/animals certainly aren't th...DDD - I know birds/animals certainly aren't the same as human beings, but you just hate to think what they may have suffered. :o(Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-43913336160149107942016-05-29T06:45:36.345-05:002016-05-29T06:45:36.345-05:00That's too bad about your little ducklings. It...That's too bad about your little ducklings. It's a shame they have to be shipped from so far away. I do love the name you gave to the survivor, though. <br />We have something called "The Fur and Feather Show" twice a year in a 'nearby' town where people buy and sell all sorts of small animals and fowl. It's where we got our very first flock of Rhode Island Reds. We were total newbies and got sold older hens who were not in their laying prime anymore. Live and learn. -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-88983090713577704012016-05-29T04:20:04.714-05:002016-05-29T04:20:04.714-05:00Terrible loss for you and for the hatchery. What ...Terrible loss for you and for the hatchery. What state were they being sent from?<br />Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597093453934852571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-12071528559128312022016-05-28T20:33:07.952-05:002016-05-28T20:33:07.952-05:00Oh my goodness! Sorry about your loss. Hope The Lo...Oh my goodness! Sorry about your loss. Hope The Lone Ranger continues to thrive. Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01569684144657934330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-80903870776316800892016-05-28T20:23:45.454-05:002016-05-28T20:23:45.454-05:00I am very sorry for your loss. It is so sad, phys...I am very sorry for your loss. It is so sad, physically emotionally drained. But you do not give up easily. DDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09039721435518231693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-52447237250558058492016-05-28T19:15:50.232-05:002016-05-28T19:15:50.232-05:00Rain - I have to say it was a very depressing day ...Rain - I have to say it was a very depressing day for both hubby and me. Kinda took the stuffings out of us as one after another of the four ones that arrived alive died. At least we didn't feel losing them was because of anything we'd done . . . or not done.<br /><br />Good to hear from you again, Rain! :o]Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-82299518934262033662016-05-28T18:42:16.503-05:002016-05-28T18:42:16.503-05:00Oh dear, how sad...poor little things...The Lone R...Oh dear, how sad...poor little things...The Lone Ranger will be a special one. At one point in my life I wanted a little hobby farm, but the more I read about the losses, the more I realize I'm not emotionally cut out for it. That would have made me a tearful mess! I'll stick to my dogs and cats I think! I hope you're okay Mama Pea!Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-21333146396128078122016-05-28T14:38:24.032-05:002016-05-28T14:38:24.032-05:00Susan - The hatchery guy said he can't afford ...Susan - The hatchery guy said he can't afford to lose any more ducklings. But he is refunding our money in full. We'd still rather have had the ducklings. :o(Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.com