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  1. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Never had an issue; but we don't have it on in the winter either as the potential for predators is quite low. We use it to contain the birds in the winter. As far as hawks; providing enough cover, making friends with the crows, and having a good roster are all helpful. Looks like the latest...
  2. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    I highly recommend Electric fencing to protect your flock. We have had no predator problems outside of an occasional hawk. A little bit of a cost up front, but totally worth it. The flexibility to move the fencing is such a bonus too.
  3. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    We bought the trailer and just needed to close the openings and add the roost and chicken door. We left all the lights on so we can use it as a small animal trailer if needed. The big coop behind is the OG coop. We built a prefab shed on top of a hay wagon running gear.
  4. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    We made the Deuce Coop for the new chicks; it will be their grow out pen.
  5. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    After the ‘Rona debacle; I hold little to no faith in any report stating something is harmless, especially concerning a company known for creating agent orange and partnering with a company that worked on creating the chemical weapons of WWII. If it does not belong there in the natural state of...
  6. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    It would be safe to assume that plants treated with glyphosate will contain residuals of the chemical. Our grain crops are contaminated; testing completed on products made from oats, wheat, etc. have found to contain glyphosate. Chicks are growing like weeds…. looks like there are at least...
  7. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    There are 8 Whiting True Blues (unsexed), two Barred Rocks, and 4 Silver Laced Wyandottes. I am down to 16 chickens, and since the majority are six, time to add more to the group. The Lav Orpington Roo that remains in my flock is going to the chopping block. He is such an idiot, he is not even...
  8. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    So……. This happened…. :)
  9. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Getting spoiled the last few weeks in California. Nice to visit on someone else’s dime if you can pull it off. Trying to get chicks, and completely unsuccessful at the moment. Need to start replacing the aging flock who are now 6.
  10. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Tim, I worked on this with my small town ages ago. Send me a PM and I’ll get some info to you. Good luck!
  11. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Found this link…. https://www.poultryshowcentral.com/Wisconsin_Swap.html
  12. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Such beautiful weather! Had to go have a run in the woods with the pooches…
  13. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Unfortunately my big bruiser Marans Roo did not survive the cold snap…. We think he had a heart attack or something similar. He was fine yesterday morning and by evening he was gone…. The best dang roo you could ask for. He protected his ladies as well as you would expect, and was respectful to...
  14. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    During extreme cold (like crazy -20 temps) I mover my ducks indoors; otherwise they had their heated dog bowl available all the time… never mattered to them what the temps were. Going to put the chickens in lockdown tomorrow morning. Shut all the doors and add some new bedding. My poor roo does...
  15. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    New information on H5N1 (Bird Flu). They have found it is causing mild illness in people and majority of infections were from the mass eradication of poultry. Perhaps the best course of action is to let the virus run its course and allow birds to develop immunity, instead of wholesale...
  16. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Picked up some carboys a few months ago to make mead (I have a few gallons of honey to experiment with). Just need to get water that is not treated city water and start making a few batches. Spent Christmas Day taking the dogs to the woods again. My in-laws dog joined us for the walk (blonde dog)
  17. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    One Lab, one Boxer (with coat). Today it is all white.
  18. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Took the pups to the woods yesterday…. They had a blast.
  19. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Hey BigZ! Saw Cuties this weekend, she is doing amazing. It was nice to catch up. Nice harvest of bucks this year at the in-laws property. Processing is done in house (helps when your son-in-law is a butcher). Still have the OG chickens, they are all doing well. Nothing really new here. 🙂
  20. babylady4

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    We had Calls for a while. Had a freeze proof dog water dish for them to slop in all winter long: they loved it.
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