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- Mon Apr 18, 2016 6:18 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Changing feeds....no more TC Lite
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6335
Re: Changing feeds....no more TC Lite
Thanks Josette, I'll check feed label on Nutrena and compare with TC Lite.
- Mon Apr 18, 2016 6:13 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: How many lbs of feed at one time?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6465
Re: How many lbs of feed at one time?
I've used the TC helpline (customer service?) several times, always with good advice and information about using their products. I believe it was Tracy who helped me, although it has been a while since I've phoned. I would contact Triple Crown to get their input about your situation. Best of luck wi...
- Tue Apr 12, 2016 9:12 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Changing feeds....no more TC Lite
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6335
Changing feeds....no more TC Lite
Feed store guy told me today that Cargill is not renewing their contract to produce Triple Crown feeds. According to his info, Bluebonnet Feeds will be producing Triple Crown, still under the TC name. If this is correct, I'll need to change feeds altogether, since no one around here but my current f...
- Mon Apr 11, 2016 4:01 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: About a dog...
- Replies: 40
- Views: 23285
Re: About a dog...
Very cute, pup, and one more 'darn' about the ear cropping. Maybe time, finance, etc. will "impede" your ability to have those ears cropped and maybe you just might not get around to it .... ;) Nova, IMHO sounds too close to "NO", in case you must use that word in your training. ...
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:21 pm
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- Topic: Yoda and I go showing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9176
Re: Yoda and I go showing
What a pro pup! How did you do?
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:20 pm
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- Topic: Silent Auctions for Fundraising?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8997
Re: Silent Auctions for Fundraising?
I've attended a variety of silent auctions, from volunteer fire department bar-b-ques, where the items were either "re-purposed", or, gift certificates from local businesses, to large, non-profit organization cocktail affairs where the wine flowed and the bids soared 8-) Previews of the mo...
- Thu Mar 24, 2016 5:51 pm
- Forum: The Menagerie
- Topic: Talk to me about feline diabetes--now hyperthyroidism!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18372
Re: Feline diabetes--actually hyperthyroidism! UPDATE
Two months now since our big boy was diagnosed hyperthyroid. He's been on the 2.5 mg methimazole b.i.d. and recent blood check shows him in the 'low normal' range. His appetite is good, not raging, not gone. His weight is much lower than I'd like, although DH thinks he looks good (he prefers skinny)...
- Thu Mar 24, 2016 5:44 pm
- Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
- Topic: Morgan folks, did you know this lady?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3192
Morgan folks, did you know this lady?
The obituaries for our local newspaper recently included Jeanne Thomas, who passed away on March 10, 2016. I did not know her, but her obituary states : "Mrs. Thomas was an avid Morgan horse breeder, trainer and historian, and had several world champions over the course of her career. She was a...
- Thu Mar 24, 2016 5:38 pm
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- Topic: Credit card recommendations?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5317
Re: Credit card recommendations?
Thanks for feedback. DH has Chase Freedom and likes the cash back option, and the 'no annual fee' component, too. I'm trying to pare down/consolidate the number of cards I have, which includes too many gas cards.
- Tue Mar 22, 2016 4:25 pm
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- Topic: Credit card recommendations?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5317
Credit card recommendations?
Subject line sounds like an oxymoron, but I'm considering changing credit card providers. I don't need airline miles, but it would be nice to have some type of 'cash back' or some other perk associated with use that isn't restrictive. No annual fees, certainly. No preference as to MC or Visa. You ca...
- Tue Mar 22, 2016 4:12 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: PPE near SW Denton,TX...on PRE yearling
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2706
Re: PPE near SW Denton,TX...on PRE yearling
Are you looking for a vet? Contact Dr. Donnell at La Mesa Equine Lameness Center (Pilot Point) to see if they handle PPE's. It has been about 6 years since I've used them but he is extremely thorough in his exams.
- Sat Feb 20, 2016 6:20 pm
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- Topic: Landscaping/flower question...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11846
Re: Landscaping/flower question...
I use native plants whenever I add anything to our landscape. You might consult your state's native plant society for recommendations on plants for your area. Natives are already adapted to moisture, light, soil types, and although they might not be as "showy" as invasive or non-native pla...
- Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:46 pm
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Waterproof treatment for blankets
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10104
Re: Waterproof treatment for blankets
The only horse 'clothing' I've ever washed in my machine was saddle pads. Best to take sheets and/or blankets to an out-of-the-way laundromat, where, hopefully, no one will gripe about having critter clothes in the washer. Remove all leg straps, surcingles, etc. which can come off (wash them separat...
- Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:16 pm
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- Topic: Cat medication question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15268
Re: Cat medication question
My hyperthyroid kitty gets a heavy-duty grooming by his little sister on a daily basis, with emphasis on the ears! Wondering if she would inadvertently ingest a dose of the transdermal rx thyroid stuff when grooming her HT big brother if I switch from pill to transdermal?
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:20 pm
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- Topic: Laddie rocking his Micklem, for Calvin!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10312
Re: Laddie rocking his Micklem, for Calvin!
Thanks! Being in a (mostly) snow-less location I was trying to get a visual on that one....
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:14 pm
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- Topic: Cat medication question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15268
Re: Cat medication question
Going on 4 weeks now, of pill-giving, so still early days. My hyperthyroid boy gets a pill in a.m. and p.m. right before a stinky canned cat food meal. I tell him, "Sebastian, let's take your pill." Tilt his lower jaw down (he tilts his head up as a reaction), quickly, carefully shove pill...
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 4:22 am
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- Topic: Laddie rocking his Micklem, for Calvin!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10312
Re: Laddie rocking his Micklem, for Calvin!
Can you elaborate on the snowball gun?
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 4:19 am
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- Topic: Advice About Critter-Proof Grain Storage?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 20944
Re: Advice About Critter-Proof Grain Storage?
Metal garbage cans. I can still heft the 50# bag of feed up and over the top edge to dump into the can (did this just this morning, BTW). I have a large can that can hold two bags of horse feed. At one time I considered getting one of those big rectangular metal contractor tool boxes, but decided it...
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 4:15 am
- Forum: Tack, Apparel, Facilities and Transportation
- Topic: Waterproof treatment for blankets
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10104
Re: Waterproof treatment for blankets
I've always used a spray on product used to treat tents for camping, etc. Can't remember the name but you can probably find in sporting goods store or similar. I've treated blankets and sheets after they are completely cleaned and dried, at the end of the season, before being stored. I pay particula...
- Wed Feb 10, 2016 5:32 pm
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- Topic: Bread machines?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5545
Re: Bread machines?
Suzon, maybe we could work a swap! Look under my classified ad for tack and see if there is something(s) there you'd like in exchange for your (presumably working-in-good-order) bread machine! If so, PM me
- Fri Feb 05, 2016 6:13 pm
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- Topic: Bread machines?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9181
Bread machines?
This topic might have been covered on The Other BB, but I'm asking again. I don't do "homemade" bread, so I'm wanting a machine that can handle it all ;) Any recommendations? Something that I can put ingredients into, all at once, push a button, and have an edible loaf of bread at the end ...
- Fri Feb 05, 2016 6:13 pm
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: Bread machines?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5545
Bread machines?
This topic might have been covered on The Other BB, but I'm asking again. I don't do "homemade" bread, so I'm wanting a machine that can handle it all ;) Any recommendations? Something that I can put ingredients into, all at once, push a button, and have an edible loaf of bread at the end ...
- Fri Jan 29, 2016 5:20 pm
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- Topic: Interior shutters
- Replies: 9
- Views: 9639
Re: Interior shutters
If you need to reduce the size of the interior measurement, you could consider mounting a strip of wood moulding, vertically (top to bottom), on each side of the window (on the inside), painting/staining it to match your existing trim, and then getting ready-made shutters to fit. It means you'd prob...
- Thu Jan 28, 2016 5:20 pm
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- Topic: Brag on Annie!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10024
Re: Brag on Annie!
You realize this puppy now has a full-time job! What a good girl!
- Thu Jan 28, 2016 5:17 pm
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- Topic: Can someone explain the Oregon thing to me?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14402
- Thu Jan 21, 2016 4:45 pm
- Forum: The Menagerie
- Topic: Talk to me about feline diabetes--now hyperthyroidism!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18372
Re: Talk to me about feline diabetes--now hyperthyroidism!
Thanks for feedback, Larbear. Is your kitty still with you? Did you continue methimazole or did Eggie have the I-131 treatment? Right now, our kitty is on the 2.5mg methimazole b.i.d. I was wondering if he should've started on just 2.5mg daily, then increasing dosage if necessary. Pilling, thankfull...
- Wed Jan 20, 2016 4:54 pm
- Forum: The Menagerie
- Topic: Talk to me about feline diabetes--now hyperthyroidism!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18372
Re: Talk to me about feline diabetes--now hyperthyroidism!
Oh, angela, it pains me to hear of your trials with your kitty. Trying to find correct diet, rx, etc. is so exasperating! Thanks for sharing. We are now looking at feline hyperthyroidism with our kitty--not diabetes as originally suspected! Vet could palpate his thyroid yesterday, and blood panel wa...
- Mon Jan 18, 2016 5:59 pm
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- Topic: Radio in the Barn
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15824
Re: Radio in the Barn
If it truly keeps pigeons and sparrows away, I might have to keep the radio on! I used to listen to radio only in the a.m. while doing chores, but stopped after I decided my chooks needed more quiet during their egg production :) In the afternoon, however, I'll put on a CD during chook and pony chor...
- Mon Jan 18, 2016 5:52 pm
- Forum: The Menagerie
- Topic: Talk to me about feline diabetes--now hyperthyroidism!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18372
Re: Talk to me about feline diabetes
Thanks for info. Kitty has vet appt tomorrow, so we'll go from there. In the meantime, I am researching canned cat foods, since our 4 indoor cats have been on an rx diet, which I have always felt was just trash. Kicking myself thinking that our 11 y.o. kitty's problems might stem from his nutrition....
- Sun Jan 17, 2016 3:49 am
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- Topic: Therapy Turkey on a Delta flight
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16137
Re: Therapy Turkey on a Delta flight
Even if it is truly a 'therapy turkey', where is the consideration for putting an animal such as this under the stress of having to live in a human world, putting up with all the things humans take for granted that would otherwise cause either alarm, flight, stress to such a critter? I suppose one c...
- Sun Jan 17, 2016 3:42 am
- Forum: The Menagerie
- Topic: Talk to me about feline diabetes--now hyperthyroidism!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18372
Talk to me about feline diabetes--now hyperthyroidism!
We suspect our 11 y.o. kitty might have developed diabetes. Significant weight loss over the last few months, increased thirst, increased appetite. He is also scratching his neck and ears quite a bit, despite getting the all clear for ear mites. He'll go this week for blood work to look for diabetes...
- Fri Jan 15, 2016 3:59 am
- Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
- Topic: "What's for dinner?"
- Replies: 808
- Views: 638204
Re: "What's for dinner?"
Whataburger junior and a diet DP! I was at a meeting in town and grabbed the burger on the way home!
- Fri Jan 15, 2016 3:55 am
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- Topic: Feed Room Sinks...yay or nay? Thoughts and feedback please?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 21167
Re: Feed Room Sinks...yay or nay? Thoughts and feedback please?
Yes,definitely. I have one of those deep laundry sinks on 4 legs from Home Depot, right next to the HWH. The most I've had has been 2 horses, but for soaking hay cubes in warm water, washing hands (endlessly), filling a bucket of warm water at night to add to horses water buckets, you name it. Plus,...
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:17 pm
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- Topic: RIP David Bowie
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7547
Re: RIP David Bowie
I was fortunate enough to see his Glass Spiders tour, way back in the way back. He was very gifted and stayed true to the spirit that propelled him. One of the greats, RIP.
- Sat Jan 09, 2016 4:07 am
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- Topic: Decrapification
- Replies: 61
- Views: 36109
Re: Decrapification
Melody, I think you should take your mom's bowling ball in its bag and find an alley about an hour away from you in a town where they won't know you. Bowl a bit (either with the rental ball or your mom's), bowl a strike for your mom. Then quietly leave her ball on the rack and walk out with the empt...
- Tue Jan 05, 2016 5:31 pm
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- Topic: From whence springs the ability to fix things?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 16943
Re: From whence springs the ability to fix things?
My knowledge of tool use definitely came from osmosis, from being around my dad. He was always building stuff for the house. Built the back screened porch, a window box for my bedroom, shelves everywhere, new kitchen cabinet doors, dog house, tool shed, etc. etc. One summer my brother and I helped h...
- Sun Jan 03, 2016 6:42 pm
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- Topic: Decrapification
- Replies: 61
- Views: 36109
Re: Decrapification
DH is a bit of a hoarder, so my decrap program is mostly ferreting out his crap and convincing him to bag it! My last year's goal of re-organizing our workshop was successfully completed. Now for the garage... I am constantly gathering items to donate to local thrift shops and to the Habitat Re-stor...
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 8:09 pm
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- Topic: Meet my new kitteh
- Replies: 23
- Views: 16265
Re: Meet my new kitteh
Kudos to you for adopting a black kitty! She and our Ziggy could be sibs! Our shelter was so excited when we adopted him 4 years ago; they said black kitties are difficult to find good homes for (for a variety of reasons). Getting a mature kitty is so wonderful! We will need pictures of her 'coming ...
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 8:05 pm
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- Topic: Batten The Hatches TX!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5845
Re: Batten The Hatches TX!
A couple of sleepless nights here in Cen Texas, but other than gale force winds and cold, and a slight dusting of snow, so far so good. My old guy is out in his pasture during the day with blankie and fly mask (as goggles!), already rolling in freezing mud, loving it. My chooks, however, are getting...
- Sat Dec 19, 2015 5:40 pm
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- Topic: Retirement locations
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12654
Re: Retirement locations
Lots of nice area east of Austin, TX. Horse country but close enough to airports for travel. And not really that far from the coast. College Station (2 hrs. NW of Houston) is home to Texas A&M University (whoop!) and some nice places in the vicinity. No state income tax here, very friendly folks...
- Sat Dec 19, 2015 5:31 pm
- Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
- Topic: Putting weight on new guy....
- Replies: 23
- Views: 18358
Re: Putting weight on new guy....
Not to get off-thread, but rice bran apparently runs about 24.2% for Non Structural Carbs (NSC); I've always read it is best to provide lowest NSC possible in feeding regimes. And alfalfa hay is nearly lowest of many feed substances in NSC (about 11.5%), but it is high in calcium. I wrack my brain s...
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:08 pm
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- Topic: A Message from the Queen
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4784
Re: A Message from the Queen
DH, being a former colonialist--is that a word?-- is already practicing (sp) nos. 1, 2, 8 (most especially), 9, and 15
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:02 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Seniors...will you buy another when....
- Replies: 141
- Views: 108402
Re: Seniors...will you buy another when....
Jingles for Lad, and a comeback, in any way possible....
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 5:57 pm
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- Topic: Easy bread pudding recipes?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3492
Easy bread pudding recipes?
I have an easy recipe for Bread Pudding with Lemon Hard Sauce but it always seems a bit dry. I've thought of doubling the sauce, which might help, but would like to see some other recipes for bread pudding. Something with alcohol would be nice.... No fancy stuff, or complicated standing-over-a-hot-s...
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 5:57 pm
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- Topic: Easy bread pudding recipes?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3467
Easy bread pudding recipes?
I have an easy recipe for Bread Pudding with Lemon Hard Sauce but it always seems a bit dry. I've thought of doubling the sauce, which might help, but would like to see some other recipes for bread pudding. Something with alcohol would be nice.... No fancy stuff, or complicated standing-over-a-hot-s...
- Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:43 pm
- Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
- Topic: Changes to expect in the aging horse
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12846
Re: Changes to expect in the aging horse
Yes, I'm trying not to second-guess the future or over analyze things, but I've always been able to pick up on stuff early in the game. Yesterday my guy ate some of his hay in the pasture and then walked away, stood there with his head slightly down but eyes still open. He shifted his weight quite a...
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 4:39 pm
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- Topic: Holiday Card Exchange
- Replies: 24
- Views: 17948
Re: Holiday Card Exchange
Oh, received some neat cards yesterday! Thanks!
- Wed Dec 09, 2015 4:38 pm
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- Topic: Your favorite hand lotion/cream/salve
- Replies: 19
- Views: 16413
Re: Your favorite hand lotion/cream/salve
Some good feedback here! Interesting that no one has mentioned any of the Burt's Bees products. I have their cuticle cream and hand salve in the little tins; although they are greasy, they do a good job overnight. They don't seem to have much staying power during the day, though. I myself tend to wa...
- Mon Dec 07, 2015 4:52 pm
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- Topic: Your favorite hand lotion/cream/salve
- Replies: 19
- Views: 16413
Your favorite hand lotion/cream/salve
This year I thought I'd give my personal trainer (fitness, not riding) a gift basket with a variety of hand lotions, hand creams and hand salves for Christmas. She suffers from perpetually dry hands and likes to keep plenty of soothing goop in every room, tote, purse and vehicle. We have lots of art...
- Sat Dec 05, 2015 5:11 pm
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- Topic: I miss my dog :(
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14784
Re: I miss my dog :(
It can certainly take a while to float through all the emotions, bouncing back and forth between an ok day and utter sadness. Labs are such great dogs. We helped our 14 y.o. lab mix cross to the Rainbow Bridge on Feb 14, 2011 and she is still deep in my thoughts, maybe not each day, but certainly ev...