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Friday, June 7, 2013
Just some tips for 'ya!
If you want to enjoy your chickens and keep them happy and healthy you must keep their living area clean. It is a lot of work, but worth the time. Why have chickens if you aren't going to take good care of them? Mine have never had any fleas or worms. (Except the ones they catch)!
Leaving uneaten food in the feeders or the pen overnight will bring rodents and snakes. It only takes a few minutes to clean up after you put them in the coop. Do not leave the waterer out either. I wash theirs with soap and water every day just to make sure there are no poopsies on it. All the cleaning equipment like the shovel, broom, rake and cleaning supplies are all kept in one place and just used for them.
When the entire coop is cleaned out, usually once a week, I sprinkle mite & flea powder in the coop and the nest boxes before putting down fresh hay. There is nothing sadder than seeing a chicken pecking itself bloody just to get rid of parasites.
If you want to enjoy your chickens and keep them happy and healthy you must keep their living area clean. It is a lot of work, but worth the time. Why have chickens if you aren't going to take good care of them? Mine have never had any fleas or worms. (Except the ones they catch)!
Leaving uneaten food in the feeders or the pen overnight will bring rodents and snakes. It only takes a few minutes to clean up after you put them in the coop. Do not leave the waterer out either. I wash theirs with soap and water every day just to make sure there are no poopsies on it. All the cleaning equipment like the shovel, broom, rake and cleaning supplies are all kept in one place and just used for them.
When the entire coop is cleaned out, usually once a week, I sprinkle mite & flea powder in the coop and the nest boxes before putting down fresh hay. There is nothing sadder than seeing a chicken pecking itself bloody just to get rid of parasites.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
So few left - please don't forget what these brave men did......
D-Day Fact Sheet
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The D-Day Invasion at Normandy - June 6, 1944
The D-Day Invasion at Normandy – June 6, 1944
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Invasion Date
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June 6, 1944 – The D in D-Day stands for “day” since the final invasion date was unknown and weather dependent
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Allied Forces
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156,000 Allied troops from The United States, The United Kingdom, Canada,Free France and Norway
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Areas of Invasion
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The Allied code names for the beaches along the 50-mile
stretch of Normandy coast targeted for landing were Utah, Omaha, Gold,
Juno and Sword. Omaha was the costliest beach in terms of Allied
casualties.
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The Armada
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5,000 ships and landing craft
50,000 vehicles 11,000 planes |
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Commanders
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United States – Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar Bradley
The United Kingdom – Bernard Law Montgomery, Trafford Leigh-Mallory, Arthur Tedder, Miles Dempsey, Bertram Ramsay Germany – Erwin Rommel, Gerd von Rundstedt, Friedrich Dollmann |
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Casualties
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Numbers represent total killed, wounded, missing or captured
United States – 6,603 (1,465 killed)
United Kingdom – 2,700 Canada – 1,074 (359 fatal)Germany – Estimated between 4,000 – 9,000 |
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The Outcome
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By June 11, with the beachheads firmly secured, more
than 326,000 troops had crossed with more than 100,000 tons of military
equipment. Paris was liberated on August 25. Germany surrendered on May
8, 1945.
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Veterans Today
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The number of remaining D-Day vets is estimated anywhere
between 8,000 and 60,000. The Veterans Administration has detailed
numbers on total WWII vets remaining available at www.nationalww2museum.org/the-greatest-generation
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The National World War II Museum
tells the story of the American Experience in the war that changed the
world – why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today.
Dedicated in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum and now designated by
Congress as America’s National World War II Museum, it celebrates the
American Spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the
men and women who fought on the battlefront and the Home Front. For more
information, call 877-813-3329 or 504-527-6012 or visit www.nationalww2museum.org. Follow us on Twitter at WWIImuseum or visit our Facebook fan page.
The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American Experience in the war that changed the world
- why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today - so that
all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by
what they learn.
945 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130, Entrance on Andrew Higgins Drive
PHONE: (504) 528-1944 - FAX: (504) 527-6088 - EMAIL: info@nationalww2museum.org | Directions
PHONE: (504) 528-1944 - FAX: (504) 527-6088 - EMAIL: info@nationalww2museum.org | Directions
I need more room!
Oscar is chasing the girls all the time now. I can't lock him up or let him out of the pen all day. We have too many chicken lovin' critters around.
Hubby and I make a trip to Tractor Supply (I really should buy stock in that place) and get some deer fencing to make an enclosed run on the outside of the pen for lover boy. That way the fence will keep him away from his ladies, but he will still be able to see them. And they will get some much needed rest.
This expensive project took us most of the afternoon to finish. Note: Always wear gloves when putting up a fence. Don't even ask why.
Will Casanova like it? Hubby says he better like it or we're going to have chicken soup REAL soon.
Oscar is chasing the girls all the time now. I can't lock him up or let him out of the pen all day. We have too many chicken lovin' critters around.
Hubby and I make a trip to Tractor Supply (I really should buy stock in that place) and get some deer fencing to make an enclosed run on the outside of the pen for lover boy. That way the fence will keep him away from his ladies, but he will still be able to see them. And they will get some much needed rest.
This expensive project took us most of the afternoon to finish. Note: Always wear gloves when putting up a fence. Don't even ask why.
Will Casanova like it? Hubby says he better like it or we're going to have chicken soup REAL soon.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Could have used those 'saddles' for Ethel and Lucy!
Cowboy Oscar is really taking his rooster job seriously. Nina hides in the coop for much of the day and only comes out to eat and drink. She is a lot smaller than the other two and is an easy target. Lucy wants nothing to do with Oscar and spends most of her day on the tree limb or on top of the chick hutch.
Evil Ethel is getting thinner and thinner - I guess she is his favorite. Poor, poor Ethel - she is starting to lose feathers on her back and her head has a bare spot on it.
'Ol Oscar must be hanging on for dear life!
I bet it's something in the well water up here.......
Cowboy Oscar is really taking his rooster job seriously. Nina hides in the coop for much of the day and only comes out to eat and drink. She is a lot smaller than the other two and is an easy target. Lucy wants nothing to do with Oscar and spends most of her day on the tree limb or on top of the chick hutch.
Evil Ethel is getting thinner and thinner - I guess she is his favorite. Poor, poor Ethel - she is starting to lose feathers on her back and her head has a bare spot on it.
'Ol Oscar must be hanging on for dear life!
I bet it's something in the well water up here.......
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