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  1. bigzio

    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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  7. bigzio

    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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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Thanks for the update, Renee. Good to hear that you don't have any more losses. Some birds just don't have the longevity gene and only make it a couple of years. Stay Safe ... bigz
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Any update to report Renee? The cooper hawks are relentless here. I haven't had any losses lately, but only because the hens are being left out for a couple hours in the late afternoon while I supervise their movement. I'll be glad when they (hawks) migrate south. Deer were hungry for squash...
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    My concern would be the farmers field since it has been sprayed often. They do caution on the round up bottle not to allow farm animals to have access to the fields. The standing water could also have residue in it. just a hunch, but the only help I can offer. Good Luck! Stay Safe ... bigz
  12. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Wow she is a 90 degree scorcher out there today. Good thing the hens coop and run are in the shade. It's prolly better to leave them there, rather than have them running around panting today. The move of the pullets from the brooder to the coop went really well, and they are enjoying their...
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Maybe she likes all the attention she is getting EE. My peeps in the brooder need to get out to the big coop. I've been so busy with other things, that I haven't finished the predator proofing yet, but now it needs to get done... Stay safe ... bigz
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Happy 4th of July to all! Hope everyone has a great weekend! Stay Safe ... bigz
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Good to hear you finally have the corn planted Jim. It should germinate really fast with all the rain we are getting. We are about to get another big storm in the next few minutes. I already have over 50 gallons of rain water stored. No need to save anymore right now. Stay Safe ... bigz
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Back up and running here. I was forced to upgrade my puter. The old one finally gave up trying to work. Plenty of rain here in the past couple days. The heavy soil here is showing some puddles now. The peeps are doing great and really growing fast. Good to see all is well with everyone. Stay...
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    The cost for the electric fence isn't an issue bl4. The cooper hawks here in the woods would pick off the whole flock, one at a time. They sit up in the trees and plop down on a bird when it's to their liking. They are brazening enough to just sit and watch you walk away and then attack. My new...
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Funny thing is that it's the same coop and pen that never had a problem with coons, until like you said Tor an older smarter more strength coon comes along. I'm lucky to have a second coop to hold the remaining birds until I can get the coop and pen secure. Good thing I have peeps coming...
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    It's war against the coons here too now. First time I ever had a problem with them. Big coon managed to get under the coop and into the pen and then worked his body against the pen and the building to get high enough and bust a window screen and get in. Killed 8 hens and injured one. Moved the...
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    I have 12 rainbow layers coming from Sunnyside on June 5. I hope they turn out to be decent layers. I have no experience with them. Hope the hens turn back on for you EE. Once they get used to the fresh digs, they will be happy again. They hate change, even if it's good for them LOL! Stay...
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