INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Lay a ruler across the opening of the bag. Write down the length. This will be how long you will be making the sticks for the frame. Purchase some thin balsa wood sticks from an arts and crafts store. They look like squares or rectangles when you look down at them from the top. Cut the sticks down to the right length. Put a drop of wood glue in the middle of one stick. Place the other stick on top of it, making a cross or X shape. Wait for the glue to dry.  Try to get the thinnest stick possible. It will be the lightest and easiest to fly. Do not buy dowels; those are not balsa wood and will be too heavy.

SUMMARY: Measure across the bag's opening. Consider using balsa wood sticks instead.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Mid-calf boots look great with socks or tights paired with shorts, a skirt, or a dress. Shorts and miniskirts are well-known for looking flirty and fun in outfits. Knee socks will provide the same effect, while also lengthening your legs.  Wear your socks-and-boots combo with a cute pair of shorts, a T-shirt, and a jacket.  Alternatively, wear socks and mid-calf boots with a short skirt and your favorite top, or a casual dress. Mid-calf boots can be combined with dresses of any length. Wearing mid-calf boots with a maxi dress is popular with country and bohemian styles, especially when paired with a denim jacket. Wearing them with a shorter (knee-length) dress offers an updated version of that look that’s a bit more youthful.  If you’re going to wear your boots with a short dress, you may or may not want to add a pair of tights and a denim jacket, depending on the weather and your tastes. Wear your boots with a cute sweater dress in fall or winter, or a tank dress in summer.  To wear mid-calf boots with a maxi dress, make sure you pick a looser pair of boots. Sleek, form-fitting boots may not complement a long dress as well, as they may look too formal. Try to pick a dress that hits your ankles. Form-fitting bottoms, like leggings or skinny jeans, work similarly to tights in that they help your boots in making you look svelte and leggy. This is especially desirable if you’re on the shorter side, as it can enhance your height and make you look taller. Pick any style or color of leggings or skinny jeans you want. Black is always a good choice; it will go with any boot color.  Pair your boots and leggings or jeans with your favorite sweater or T-shirt. Make sure your sweater or T-shirt is long enough to cover your bottom.  Layered outfits with jackets or cardigans also work well with this combination. Wear a loose top with a jacket, your favorite jewelry, leggings, and a pair of mid-calf boots to create a laid back but fashionable outfit. Mid-calf boots and shorts can make the perfect fall or spring outfit, especially on those days where it’s cool but not freezing.  Wearing your boots with your favorite blouse, tights, and a pair of linen shorts.  Alternatively, for windy fall days, pair your boots with a cute sweater, wool shorts, and tights. Boot-cut jeans reached the height of their popularity back in the early 2000s, but seem to be making a comeback as of recent years. They were also made to be worn with mid-calf boots! Let your jeans cover your ankles for that extra trendy touch. Wear your boots and jeans with a cute T-shirt, a form-fitting turtleneck sweater, or your favorite blouse with a cardigan layered over it. Mid-calf boots look great with knee-length or maxi skirts. These particular cuts complement the boots as well as your legs. Choose any color or pattern you want for your skirt and play around with different looks!  Combine a maxi skirt with mid-calf boots, your favorite graphic tank top, and layered necklaces for a day out or to a concert. Pair a knee-length skirt with a pair of mid-calf boots and an off-the-shoulder top to look cute on date night! Boyfriend jeans are a very popular style and are perfect for those cooler days out! Slide on your pair of mid-calf boots after putting on cuffed jeans to create a stylish spin on this trend. This look works best with layered outfits.  Wear your cuffed jeans and mid-calf boots with a turtleneck sweater and puffy vest on those chilly fall days. Combine cuffed jeans, mid-calf boots, and a tank top for warmer weather. Add a pendant or two for a bit of extra flair. This will further enhance your legs, making them look longer. This type of look is flattering for everyone, but especially so for people on the shorter side. Pair black tights with black boots or brown tights with brown boots, for example.  Pair black tights and boots with a cute dress, denim jacket, and wrap scarf or pendant necklace. Dress for cooler days with a sweater, wool shorts, brown tights, and brown mid-calf boots.

SUMMARY: Layer knee socks under mid-calf boots to create a youthful look. Pair mid-calf boots with your favorite dress for a rustic look. Combine mid-calf boots with form-fitting bottoms to lengthen your legs. Wear mid-calf boots with a pair of shorts for a fun cool-weather outfit. Pair mid-calf boots with bootcut jeans for a sleek and slightly retro look. Wear mid-calf boots with your favorite skirt for a romantic, everyday style. Coordinate mid-calf boots with cuffed jeans to try the “boyfriend” look. Try matching your boots with tights to create a svelte appearance.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Let your chickens see the treats in your hand so they approach you. Continue to do this around 2-3 times a day so your chickens associate food with the bridge noise. Make sure you’re making your bridge noise first and giving them treats immediately after. Watch your chickens reactions after you bridge. If they perk up and approach you like they're waiting for food, the training is working. Give them the treats after they've come to attention and approached you. If your chickens aren’t associating your bridge noise with food, keep training them until they do. It could take several weeks for all of your chickens to get there. Make sure all of your chickens are adequately trained before you let them out. If one chicken doesn't associate your bridge with treats, that chicken won’t respond when you try to call the flock back to their coop. You may need to make it several times so all the chickens hear it. When the chickens return, give them their treats. If any of your chickens don’t respond to your bridge noise, go collect them and bring them back to the coop. Keep training them until they make the connection.

SUMMARY:
Make your bridge noise and give your chickens a treat. Start hiding the treats while making your bridge noise after a few days of training. Let your chickens roam free once they associate your bridge noise with food. Make the bridge noise when you’re ready for your chickens to come home.