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 Topic: Getting old. |
cherrybanana
Replies: 45
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 Forum: Livestock and Pets Posted: Tue Jul 26, 11 1:01 pm Subject: Getting old. |
| So sorry. Please don't feel guilty-easier said than done I know, but you'd find some way to blame yourself whatever the circumstances-that's what caring for animals can do to you |
| Topic: Getting old. |
cherrybanana
Replies: 45
Views: 34740
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Forum: Livestock and Pets Posted: Mon Jul 25, 11 8:21 pm Subject: Getting old. |
| Thinking of you Hairyloon - fingers crossed |
| Topic: excessive barking |
cherrybanana
Replies: 17
Views: 8325
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Forum: Livestock and Pets Posted: Sat Jul 23, 11 7:52 pm Subject: excessive barking |
| Is it because she's scared do you think - she's at the age when pups find things most scary. How about some sort of distraction technique - I'm no expert but something that she won't see as a treat, ... |
| Topic: Getting old. |
cherrybanana
Replies: 45
Views: 34740
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Forum: Livestock and Pets Posted: Sat Jul 23, 11 7:49 pm Subject: Getting old. |
I hear of lots of dogs on metacam for arthritis, but have also heard that this drug can lead to other health issues with long term use, anyone have any thoughts or experience to share?
My cat w ... |
| Topic: wanted - blackcurrant & goosberry bushes |
cherrybanana
Replies: 27
Views: 11200
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Forum: Trading Post Posted: Fri May 27, 11 11:14 am Subject: wanted - blackcurrant & goosberry bushes |
| I have a mature gooseberry at home which doesn't have much fruit this year so should be good for cuttings, and also a couple of immature blackcurrants at the allotment just down the road from you, if ... |
| Topic: geese |
cherrybanana
Replies: 16
Views: 7878
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Forum: Poultry Posted: Sat Oct 30, 10 11:25 am Subject: geese |
| Lorraine, I know the person in question and I'm so glad to hear that the geese are being re-homed to somebody who is able to provide what they need. |
| Topic: Woodworm - can I treat it? |
cherrybanana
Replies: 12
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Forum: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Posted: Sat Oct 23, 10 9:02 am Subject: Woodworm - can I treat it? |
Thanks for replying Lorraine - I'd forgotten I'd asked this question! OH went ahead and painted it anyway 'oh, it'll be fine'. And then we found the tell-tale dust, black specks........
At which ... |
| Topic: switching phone and broadband provider |
cherrybanana
Replies: 10
Views: 7146
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Forum: IT Matters Posted: Sun Sep 05, 10 1:44 pm Subject: switching phone and broadband provider |
| We switched to Talktalk earlier this year - regretted it immediately (agree about their broadband). Fortunately Madasafish took us back with minimal disruption and also beat Talktalk's monthly rate. ... |
| Topic: Aargh...I'm itching! |
cherrybanana
Replies: 32
Views: 16652
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Forum: Poultry Posted: Fri Aug 20, 10 7:08 pm Subject: Aargh...I'm itching! |
I nearly lost a chicken to red mite 2 weeks ago. They swarmed overnight and the poor hen that always sleeps on the floor took the brunt of it.
She was severely dehydrated and anaemic in the mornin ... |
| Topic: Dog Insurance |
cherrybanana
Replies: 19
Views: 11485
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Forum: Livestock and Pets Posted: Thu Aug 19, 10 7:25 pm Subject: Dog Insurance |
I've recently cancelled Petplan cover for my 2 18yr old cats - paid �100s in premiums over the years, but it's a 'peace of mind' thing, not a 'recoup the cost' issue.
But at 18yrs old, I took the v ... |
| Topic: pigs"toggles" |
cherrybanana
Replies: 13
Views: 9664
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Forum: Livestock and Pets Posted: Sat Sep 26, 09 11:10 am Subject: pigs"toggles" |
According to an article in our local paper, the 'toggles' are called piri piri and Kune Kune pigs have them:
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/news/Mini-piglets-bundles-joy/article-1359242-detail/ar ... |
| Topic: The time has come... |
cherrybanana
Replies: 8
Views: 3786
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Forum: Poultry Posted: Fri Aug 07, 09 8:46 pm Subject: The time has come... |
I'd like to say a big thank you to Lorrainelovesplants, who 'did the deed' for me with Brenda, earlier this evening.
Our 1st three ex-bats were all named, with very individual personalities and wer ... |
| Topic: What breed should we get? |
cherrybanana
Replies: 19
Views: 9176
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Forum: Poultry Posted: Wed Jul 15, 09 11:43 am Subject: What breed should we get? |
Hi Lorraine - would you mind giving me (PM) the contact details for the L Brown supplier you mention?
Not in need yet, but the day will come.... Plus a colleague may be interested.
One of mine l ... |
| Topic: Woodworm - can I treat it? |
cherrybanana
Replies: 12
Views: 26179
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Forum: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Posted: Fri Jun 12, 09 5:16 pm Subject: Woodworm - can I treat it? |
I've been given a wooden chest of drawers which my partner spent several hours sanding to take the varnish off. It's now ready for staining or painting but we've now spotted signs of woodworm.
Is ... |
| Topic: Goat wanted, Liskeard |
cherrybanana
Replies: 2
Views: 2616
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Forum: Livestock and Pets Posted: Wed May 13, 09 12:55 pm Subject: Goat wanted, Liskeard |
Can anyone suggest somewhere near Liskeard that breeds/sells goats? A horse-owning colleague of mine wants one to help clear the horses' fields.
And is it advisable to have 2? Or will the horses ... |
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