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  1. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    We did have more ice tree damage last night. I have some more added to the clean-up chores for sure. Sure, hope this is the last of the freezing rain for a while. I'll be cracking 30 dozen eggs at church in the morning for easter breakfast. Happy Easter to all! Stay Safe ... bigz
  2. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    LOL Jim, yep not only harder but it takes way longer to get trees cut up compared to when I was young and spry. Another thing that really helped was when my son was young and still at home, we had two saws going at once to get er done. Hope the trees get a break to shed their ice today. Stay...
  3. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    I also have a couple snow banks to melt yet. I won't miss them when they are gone either. Freezing rain here with the winds today broke Ice coated branches off trees everywhere here, as well as some downed trees. Power was off for a short time. I was happy when it came back on for sure. Sounds...
  4. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    First I heard of it, not being on face book. Good information. It would be about 4 or 5 miles from me. I can't see the farmers giving up their high quality farmland unless the payoff is huge. If one was to look at the plat book and count the number of land owners, it seems un-likely to survive...
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    I'm not aware of any proposal near here. Where is the proposed location? Bigz
  6. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Plenty of snow to melt yet after the big storm. I can't hardly wait for the white stuff to go away. it's been white here long enough. !2 out of 15 hens laid eggs the other day. Most days 10 is the norm. I never had a problem with worms here either. Stay Safe ... bigz
  7. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Good information TOR. I raised Light brahmas for 5 or 6 years. My avatar is a light brahma rooster. They also are great winter hardy birds for Wi. Brahmas lay light brown eggs, but some EE do too. Always exciting when the new poults start to lay kzp. Almost feels like Christmas! Stay Safe ... bigz
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    Comment by 'bigzio' in article '14 Chicken Myths You Need to Let Go Of'

    Good article and I agree 100% with everything. Nothing new to me, but after raising poultry since 1973, I should be expected to know it all, especially because I pay close attention. In regard to the smartness issue, it's amazing how the flock remembers where the treats are given and the dust...
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  9. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Welcome to the cheeseheads kzp! Any time after 6 months old your poults should start laying, with the EE starting to lay first. Good choice on the breeds, they should do well for you. This has been a colder than usual winter so far. I won't be sad at all when temps stay above 20f. I have to...
  10. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Welcome to the cheeseheads WIchix! I lean on plenty of fluffed up straw to help the flock weather the brutal weather. I know they really enjoy the added warmth and wind blocking ability it provides them. Stay Safe ... bigz
  11. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    With these brutal temps Jim, one gallon of wine equals one serving per container! Stay Safe ... bigz
  12. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Holy frigid morning to everyone. Congrats on the eggs EE! I have to check for eggs three times daily in this weather or I'll be collecting frozen eggs, even with the straw bed over a foot deep. Funny how much lower the ceiling gets with the constant addition of fresh straw. -1f for a high temp...
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    Comment by 'bigzio' in article '15 Little Chicken-Keeping Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making'

    Nice article. If I was looking to hire a coop manager, you would get the job!
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  14. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Nice to see you stop by cuties and say hi! Time sure does fly by. Preparing for the cold snap that is on the way. Stay Safe ... bigz
  15. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    The flock is doing great and laying really well so far. The old hens took forever to get over the molt. it's nice to not see any feathers being lost finally. Jan is almost half over and longer days are not far off now. Stay safe ... bigz
  16. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    This warmer weather even with the freezing rain, I'm calling a blessing. Way more fun doing the chores. Drive safe out there, or better yet, stay home if you can. Stay Safe ... bigz
  17. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Happy New Year Hope everyone's start to the new year has been a good one. The break in the cold today feels heavenly today. Chores are way more fun in mild winter weather. Stay Safe ... bigz
  18. bigzio

    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
  19. bigzio

    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...
  20. bigzio

    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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