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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    They didn't show up Jim. Nothing new there though. Another cold snap that needs to go away soon. Today is the shortest day of the year. In a couple weeks the days will be gaining some daylight every day .... Yippee Stay Safe ... bigz
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    I actually have a new one like that still in the box from prolly 10 years ago. I need to run 150ft of extension cord to the coop and never bothered with doing it. Thinking of running electric up there with outlets, and then use the heater. I have to check for eggs anyway, so no big deal to carry...
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    These next couple of days are going to feel like heaven compared to the last week. Collecting eggs and checking water 3 time daily, and I still have collected a couple frozen eggs even with deep straw in the nests. I think this is going to be a long winter this year. Boy, would I like to be...
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Yep, I agree that it's going to be a long winter. The pullets are laying really well. I collected 9 out of 10 yesterday. Busted another bale of straw for the big coop. The birds get excited when they see me coming with the fresh bale. Glad the cold blast coming should only be 2 days. It will...
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    Comment by 'bigzio' in article 'Alternate method to prevent water freezing.'

    Daily coop chores are simply part of the program here. Checking on the coops 3 times daily is normal practice here. It prevents eggs from freezing by being collected often, as well as the water by replacing in the morning and if needed again on the 3rd trip out. (I'll know on the 2nd) The extra...
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Good to read all is well with everyone. Thanks for reminding me EE to place the pressure washer in the basement. Mine is still out in the garage. Gearing up for deer gun season and happy to hear the temps will be reasonable for long hunt times. The rainbow layers are laying well now; however...
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Good to hear you sold the Plucker Jim. I'm sure the new owner will get plenty of use out of it. Just started getting pullet eggs from the chicks I picked up June 8. They look like blue pheasant eggs, but will increase with size as the girls grow older. Stay Safe ... bigz
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    The summer like weather is fine by me. Hopefully it will cool off soon and make hunting an option. No way I'm hunting in these temps. Garden is about done here too. Cut 4 large heads of cabbage for making kraut. I'll keep one for fresh eating though. Had another Coopers hawk attempt on the free...
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    Review by 'bigzio' in article 'Common Predators to Look Out For In The Fall'

    Great article with good information, however the worst predator here to my flock are Bobcats! They are brazen relentless hunters that can sneak like no other and patiently wait on the edges of the lawn and snatch the hens when they are close enough for a never fail attack. Trust me, you are...
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    Review by 'bigzio' in article 'Molting: All You Need To Know'

    Excellent article with tons of accurate information. For first timers, as well as seasoned vets this thread is well worth reading!
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Good to see everyone is doing great. Pullets will be 16 weeks old this Thursday. Amazing how fast time flies by. Nice to see you stop by BBP. Hope all is well by you too. Stay Safe ... bigz
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    Review by 'bigzio' in article 'Factors that Influence & Affect Egg Laying'

    Good article with good information. We choose to allow the hens to rest when the daylight hours shorten. It's nice to give them time to rejuvenate their bodies, especially the older hens after months of laying. Typically, here most pullets will continue to lay through their first winter without...
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    Comment by 'bigzio' in article 'The Secret Weapon for Safe Coops: Why Hardware Cloth is a Backyard Chicken Must-Have'

    Great write-up and I 100% agree with you. Worth the extra money for sure. We have so many coons here the hardware cloth is a must.
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Good to hear you have the driveway fixed up Jim. Do you get to keep the box blade until the owner needs to use it? First day of bear season for the dog hunters. They have a cool weather start for the first week. Dug most of the potatoes yesterday. I have 3 bushels so far and prolly a bushel in...
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Hope everyone can get out and enjoy the coming weekend. It sounds like perfect outside weather is on the way! We bought 5 doz corn from the neighbor @ $4 per doz. We froze 28 bags and enjoyed some on the weber grill. The deer ate most of the garden here. I still have potatoes and some green...
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