Chicks on parade, so sore, another sad first

1897978_990216490991605_7300563351309665422_nHaving responsibility for a total of 13 chickens has proven to provide Cindy with a large chunk of responsibility.  I am not sure how much time each day on average is used up with chicken care but it’s sizable for sure.  Yesterday she was trying to give Lola some extra care.  She has been acting like she isn’t feeling great.  To me it just seems like her one leg/foot may be bothering her which we can’t do much about except let her rest it.  Cindy was worried that she could be egg bound but upon further research she found that Lola’s breed often will not lay eggs until at least they are 7 months old which Lola is a month shy of.  She still gave Lola careful care and examination which I was surprised she tolerated.

The baby chicks are growing fast and are very entertaining.  Jaina, from the new set of five babies is very interested in freedom.  Every time we are in the bathroom she jumps and flaps her wings, getting surprisingly high.  She also is not afraid of hands and is very willing to hop up on Cindy’s hand and be held.  Cindy is planning to take both “brooders” outside today so the chicks can feel/see the sun for the first time in their lives.

There is very little that is not sore on me today.  The 250 pull ups I did on Tuesday rolled into the leg/shoulder workout from yesterday has left me universally hurting.  I guess overall that is a good thing if the soreness is from exercise instead of just old age aches and pains.  I am hoping to get back on the bike with Cindy this weekend but impact work like running is still off the menu for me.

This weekend is Mother’s Day meaning it is yet another opportunity to revisit the reality of life after mom’s death.  I know I have said it time and again but it still does not seem like she could actually not be around.  Maybe part of me still clings to the scenario I dreamed last week where it was all just a big misunderstanding and mom had to fake her death for reasons unknown to others.  I’m not sure if it will ever really sink in.