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I’m gonna have to start telling my patients to eat iceberg lettuce when they come in complaining about constipation. I am so happy to hear that he’s doing better. I’m so happy I won’t have to keep asking you about poop either. I don’t know you and it’s kind of strange keep asking how’s the ? poop doing even though I do it all day long in the office.
It does not matter if you know me or not, tortoise people talk about and photograph poop. Now maybe talking about my poop might be too personal, (not), but chelonia poop is perfectly acceptable...and that was not enuf poop to be acceptable. So Monday I'm picking up medication for constipation in tortoises...ta da!
I'm so glad cuz I'm tired of stressing out over it. Knobby
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It does not matter if you know me or not, tortoise people talk about and photograph poop. Now maybe talking about my poop might be too personal, (not), but chelonia poop is perfectly acceptable...and that was not enuf poop to be acceptable. So Monday I'm picking up medication for constipation in tortoises...ta da!
I'm so glad cuz I'm tired of stressing out over it. Knobby
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A grumpy Big Sam
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Gotta love that face!
 

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Wow it’s been busy in here. That’s awesome:)
We have and still are up on lake Greason in Arkansas. Headed home later today..

Maybe there will be some bird catching done by then. Hope someone saved me some bday cupcake too...
And I’m sure glad to see even a little drop or tortoise poop... it’s most always a sh1tty situation ...

In the case of armadillos vs leprocy, our CDC says that In The southern states, this happens!!


Good morning all!
 

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Wow it’s been busy in here. That’s awesome:)
We have and still are up on lake Greason in Arkansas. Headed home later today..

Maybe there will be some bird catching done by then. Hope someone saved me some bday cupcake too...
And I’m sure glad to see even a little drop or tortoise poop... it’s most always a sh1tty situation ...

In the case of armadillos vs leprocy, our CDC says that In The southern states, this happens!!


Good morning all!

I googled Lake Greeson - lots to explore there! Kayaking & water & camping pix pls!

....Read the article, sounds more like it’s spread person to person.... i think if a toad has it, and you pet your toad, you could get it. Everything grows better in Florida!
 

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Speaking of Trail Cams & taking wildlife pix, can anyone recommend a good (cheapish) TrailCam? I just watched a Cow n Calf moose video taken in Canada & I’m thinking i need to set up a back garden TrailCam to catch foxes, deer & mice and men at play.

I see Bushnell has a few... https://www.bushnell.com/trail-cameras/core/core-low-glow-trail-camera/PB-119936C.html

Thoughts? @EllieMay @JoesMum ?
I have several...honestly, all the newer made camera are nice now... even the cheap “wild game” from Walmart... I think I may have shared some fox and bobcat videos from that one at some point?? I think my favorite is made by Moultree.. D55 ... we use a lot of those and the pics are very clear and the color is good.. even at night.. mine are several years old now though so there’s probably better for cheaper...;-)
 

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I have several...honestly, all the newer made camera are nice now... even the cheap “wild game” from Walmart... I think I may have shared some fox and bobcat videos from that one at some point?? I think my favorite is made by Moultree.. D55 ... we use a lot of those and the pics are very clear and the color is good.. even at night.. mine are several years old now though so there’s probably better for cheaper...;-)

Yes, thanks. There are all types out there, all this “low glo” & ‘no glo” speak and dark led speak!
 

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I didn’t get alot of pictures from my trip but the few I did get are not loading very quickly in my iCloud ... WiFi is just not doing me any favors lately... patience please;-)

While I was out checking on my horse this morning, I had two young bucks jump my fence and come for a visit.. one 4 point in velvet in a very grey color and then one larger maybe 6 point with a bright red coat... no phone in hand of course ;-(
 

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The darn squirrels here attack & gobble up all our peanuts, luckily they play well.

@JoesMum - have you seen the new AI enabled BIRDSYTV wifi enabled bird cams? They actually help with the ID of your bird visitors.

Sounds like a good idea if you’re not as strong on bird ID as I am.

I have Roamwild Pestoff Feeders that the squirrels can’t get into. If anything too heavy leans on the perch, the port closes

Above the other feeders, I have perspex dome squirrel baffles. The squirrels can’t get on my feeders no matter how much they try :D
 

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Welding was a good choice for me when I was 19, I also went to a trade school to learn how to weld, burn, carbon arc welding and reading welders blueprints. I was State certified in multiple types of welding and burning, worked in Shipyards, on Bridges, Welded on high pressure steam pipe underground. I retired from the Port of Baltimore, working in the Crane Maintenance Department and Fab shop, climbing hundreds of feet in the air. Was not afraid to climb, my nick name was Monkey Man, welding can be a hard job to deal with because of working in different climates and weather. Welding is a dying trade because most young people want a set down job. Welding is a good trade, and if you apply yourself, you can make a good and honest living. Good luck on the choice you make. Don't be afraid of a little hard work.
Yes sir, thank you very very much!
 

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Well...to try and keep a long story short. I tried to order a specific cord for my new old 2010 Pentax camera from Adorama. I really didn't need it but I wound up with another different new pc cord for a 2010 Pentax w90 for free with a refund and advice. Thank God I'm a cord hoarder. I found the fitting in my stash and 2 usb cords that fit. But my pictures had already been imported via sd card slot. Oh my garsh.?
 

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Wow that sounded like a amazing trip. Where do the birds come from?
They’re brought to the rescue from all over Kent and Sussex counties ... they fell out of nests, got caught by cats, were in a nest in a tree that got cut back... all sorts.

We try to release them back where they came from if it is safe. However, we have so many at this time of year the rescue prefers the, to go to gardens known to be safer, where there are feeders and where that species already lives.

There are some birds I would take because they’re not common in my garden. Starlings, I get loads... House Sparrows only one or two.

The woodpeckers we released that day were dependent on our feeders for the first day and then gradually started to find their feet and come back less frequentl. We still see them from time to time, but they’re already much less happy to see people which is good :)
 

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Speaking of Trail Cams & taking wildlife pix, can anyone recommend a good (cheapish) TrailCam? I just watched a Cow n Calf moose video taken in Canada & I’m thinking i need to set up a back garden TrailCam to catch foxes, deer & mice and men at play.

I see Bushnell has a few... https://www.bushnell.com/trail-cameras/core/core-low-glow-trail-camera/PB-119936C.html

Thoughts? @EllieMay @JoesMum ?
My thoughts... spend as much as you can afford. Especially if you want night shots.

I have a low cost Maginon which is pretty good, but the flash is a standard white flash and not great for wildlife at night. The photos are good, but you notice the difference in quality with my other two cameras.

My other two are both dark flash. One is Browning and the other Bushnell. I’d say the Bushnell is probably the better of the two by a whisker.

It is also important to get a fast SD card. Spending the extra for a Class 10 card makes a difference to the responsiveness of the trail camera.
 

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Good evenooning all.

Sorry for my absence. I have been kind of busy.

I made a few masks and sold them in aid of the rescue where I volunteer. That’s mushroomed and last week I made 40. I have raised over £350!

Daughter moved back to her flat the weekend before last. Yesterday her paramedic flat mate got sent home from work with a temperature. They both had to isolate and get a covid test. Luckily the results were both quick and negative. They found out about an hour ago.

Son moved back to his flat in North London last Saturday. His flat mate, who has been in lockdown with his parents on the Welsh borders, was supposed to be joining him. However, flat mate has been told that he will be furloughed until the end of September so I anticipate son returning here for company at some stage.

It got very hot (by UK standards) last week. Temperatures rocketed to around 90F and it was very humid. We finished the week with big thunderstorms. The weather is back to normal now... cool, breezy and random showers.

The rescue was quiet last Friday and we got loads done. Today it was manic. So many baby birds and all very young and needy. The smallest was this sparrow needing 15 minute feeds. Can you see the yellow lump on its neck? That’s food being swallowed. We look for that as reassurance that the hatchling hasn got a blocked airway.
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I have school governor meetings online tomorrow and Wednesday and then more masks to make so my week continues busy!
 

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They’re brought to the rescue from all over Kent and Sussex counties ... they fell out of nests, got caught by cats, were in a nest in a tree that got cut back... all sorts.

We try to release them back where they came from if it is safe. However, we have so many at this time of year the rescue prefers the, to go to gardens known to be safer, where there are feeders and where that species already lives.

There are some birds I would take because they’re not common in my garden. Starlings, I get loads... House Sparrows only one or two.

The woodpeckers we released that day were dependent on our feeders for the first day and then gradually started to find their feet and come back less frequentl. We still see them from time to time, but they’re already much less happy to see people which is good :)
At first I thought the little birds taking up residence in my bird house were sparrows. I have loads of them. Here they're considered a nuisance because they try to drive all the other birds off. The beak and tail is why I think the little family were wrens. It was a fight to the finish. The wrens won.
 

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Good evenooning all.

Sorry for my absence. I have been kind of busy.

I made a few masks and sold them in aid of the rescue where I volunteer. That’s mushroomed and last week I made 40. I have raised over £350!

Daughter moved back to her flat the weekend before last. Yesterday her paramedic flat mate got sent home from work with a temperature. They both had to isolate and get a covid test. Luckily the results were both quick and negative. They found out about an hour ago.

Son moved back to his flat in North London last Saturday. His flat mate, who has been in lockdown with his parents on the Welsh borders, was supposed to be joining him. However, flat mate has been told that he will be furloughed until the end of September so I anticipate son returning here for company at some stage.

It got very hot (by UK standards) last week. Temperatures rocketed to around 90F and it was very humid. We finished the week with big thunderstorms. The weather is back to normal now... cool, breezy and random showers.

The rescue was quiet last Friday and we got loads done. Today it was manic. So many baby birds and all very young and needy. The smallest was this sparrow needing 15 minute feeds. Can you see the yellow lump on its neck? That’s food being swallowed. We look for that as reassurance that the hatchling hasn got a blocked airway.
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I have school governor meetings online tomorrow and Wednesday and then more masks to make so my week continues busy!
That’s a lot of $$ you can feel good about!!

So glad about the negative Covid tests on your daughter and roommate...sorry luck for your son but I bet he doesn’t mind coming home either;-) looks like you and hubby have done well for your children ☺️

I feel your temperatures all the way in Texas... literally! Lol..

And on the wildlife note... I saw one of the young foxes on the other end of my pasture today... hubby said he saw one about a mile down the road yesterday..I had not seen them for a couple weeks now. they have left the den and are now super skittish which is best for them!
 

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I’m thinking I need a camera. Of course quail around here are nothing unusual but the hatchlings are all coming out. I love them though when I tried to snap a picture of parents and their two babies this is the best I could come up with. 10 cell phone pictures for that! Time to get a decent camera and pointed at the feeding area so I can watch the baby quail and the bunny rabbits eat the food that I put out. Stupid question but should I put food out for the wildlife? I’ve always fed the birds and rabbits and a neighbor here said that it was actually a bad thing to do because they couldn’t count on the food.
 

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