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Cas! Did you not just tell us a couple of days ago that you have too much going on right now?? No chickens girl. No chickens. Especially if you don't eat many eggs!

Adulting is hard. You can say that again. When we're kids, we all want to be adults, and then we are adults we want to be kids again.

Oh my....on chickens. If you don't like eggs or you don't want them for meat. I would say just go visit a friend witth chickens. They can be a ton of work.

I'm divorced and a mother of three young boys. I work full time as an assistant nurse and some days I just feel overwhelmed with,, life. I just wanted to write and tell you that your videos help me so much. Your positive energy and attitude is contagious. Thank you for that. Love from Sweden ❤

when I meet people I don't ask them what do they do, I ask what brings you joy in life.

If you don't particularly like eggs or chickens, then what you really need is a friend that has chickens. That way, when you visit your friend you can also get your chicken fix at the same time.

I found out the hard way that very few people join groups and classes alone so it still makes it very challenging to make friends in those spaces. People don't go there to make friends, they go to spend time with their friends taking part in something.

Let the chicken idea go Cas. They might end up drowning in your backyard that gets flooded! I know people who got rid of their chickens because of the smell, especially when it rains, chicken poo smells awful and wet chicken poo even worse!! Chicken coop, chicken feed, chicken feeders and watering cans, going out to care for them in all kinds of weather, etc. As for the chicken idea, "This too shall pass!!" Just let it go Cas, let it go!!

the coop isnt enough, you also need an enclosure for the coop to stop predators.

The hair twirl while fake talking on the phone. LOL!

Here's what I always think about keeping chickens, or any livestock: who will take care of them when you leave? Seriously. You can't drop a bunch of chickens off at your vet for boarding. If you don't like eggs, does your family? Are you planning to eat those chickens? Isn't it easier to just pick up a dozen eggs when you need them and get nicely packaged chicken thighs at the store? Are you prepared to deal with the cost of keeping chickens? In summer they can scratch for bugs and what not, but you're in Canada! What happens in the winter? I mean chicken feed ain't chicken feed, know what I mean? And you have to protect them from the elements. And predators. You're in the country. Are there foxes, coyotes, wolves, bears? Sasquatch? You may find out that there are at the worst moment. Are you planning a cottage industry to sell the eggs? Check the local food selling regs. Hmmm...Gosh, don't you have enough going on with being a firefighter, and your amazing YT channel and having had an HGTV show? I told my husband about that and seriously, we're both fangirlling you for it. You will be in the best shape of your life and you've got that big textbook to learn...Have I talked you out of the chicken thing yet? (By the say, I once had a friend who became a chicken farmer. She went from city slicker to chicken farmer...It's work. Really hard work.) BTW, I'm 65 and just now starting classes for my PhD. You go girl, in all you want to do! But maybe the chicken thing...uh...no.

Here is something that my daughter and I do…1-2 times a month, we go out for coffee together. We usually go to my DIL’s bakery (where sometimes we run into my son) but also will head to a mom & pop cafe for a full meal.  This has helped our bond grow even stronger. So, start by taking your daughter’s out for on-on-one time. They will come to cherish those moments. I also have done this with my son, but his schedule is crazy so I usually just head to his house to visit (they just had a baby!).

Ps. We are all your friends here Cas!!! 😉

Stop Cass!!!!  Breathe!!! Enjoy what you already have!!!!  

I lived a hyped up life for so long!!  It is an addiction and when you force yourself to slow down, your mind will slow down. And you can live a simple life. Doing what you do well. Do it for your husband!  And for your viewership. That busyness keeps so many from simplifying their homes. It doesn’t have to be boring. It can be deeply fulfilling and satisfying.

Just my 2 cents-❤

Ah... The baby chick fever. Been there done that. Chickens were neat To have and raise and I'm glad I had that experience, but they were so much work!
Some advice: Prefab coops are usually too small for chickens.

Chickens get sick easily and if they don't get sick and die they end up getting eaten by a predator. Most vets do not treat chickens and if they do they are classified as an exotic pet and will cost you more. You basically have to be your own chicken doctor.

Chickens are loud and messy. They poop everywhere. Hens sing a song when they lay eggs and rooster crow anytime they want to not just at sunrise.

Some other issues: dealing with frostbite on the chickens combs and wattles in the cold winter months and dealing with their water freezing. In the summer they can get heat stroke and die.

Take it from someone who raised chickens, don't get them especially if you don't eat eggs and don't plan on selling eggs or raising chickens to eat. There are easier things to do in the homestead hobby than raise chickens. ;)

Without our health the other areas are even more tough to deal with. It took me a longtime to get this. Fortunately I still have my health.

I feel like you should film yourself doing funky walks every day. 😂 That clip was fantastic.

It's so likely that you will not even read this message, but maybe I just need to write it down for it to become a reality.
I have everything I've been asking for in my marriage, my kids my home, my work (from home) my salary (other than my home and car, I am debt free)
With all that said, I am feeling very alone, can't find anything to do in the area yet, and  can't find someone to do it with, like a gym partner, or a craft buddy, or someone that will take a walk with me during the day.
I am SUPER thankful for everything I do have, and at the risk of sounding like I am complaining, this is something I truly need.
I believe that having a "buddy" will motivate me to do more things, other than work.
Thanks so much for your ebook.
I am going to download this now, and start working on what I can.
❤❤❤

I was pretty light on friends, so I joined 2 local writers groups. Now I have so many friends, and it's so much fun. So I think the doc 's recommendation is perfect.