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Beth C:
I hear ya' - heat index was 114 yesterday. A friend posted a picture on FB of a church sign that read: Satan called. He wants his weather back!
Don:
We had a great spring all things considered. It was a little cooler than normal some days and then Bam! We move into record breaking temps. Its been 104 real temps for the last few days which is above the all time record. The birds can't find enough shade. On our east porch in the shade this afternoon its even 98. They just stand panting with their wings spread like Johnny said. Hopefully it will cool off before we have any more losses. A friend's a/c is not working, one company said they could come out Tues afternoon. Anyone in Alaska have room for an old Curmudgeon with several hundred birds?
Beth C:
I hear ya' Don - I want to be the reverse snow-bird: I want to head north for the summer! Yesterday I lost a nice buff hen and the hardest blow of all, Felix, my buff cock and favorite bird on the place. I don't get attached to many, and this is why...
OldChurchEggery:
The heat here in Virginia has been terrible, too. On top of that, a mob of raccoons ripped through the wire of my grow-out pen and killed all of my spring hatch. Because of the heat, they were all nestled on the ground trying to stay cool. Once again, I am going to have to start over from scratch with my Silvers. Maybe the third time's the charm?
Beth C:
Oh, Erica, that is just heartbreaking! I am so sorry...
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