Hiya Michiganders -
I haven't checked in here for a while....although I do lurk from time to time
Had the day off today, too and tagged along with my wife to the grocery store and the bakery was filled with paczski! She had to drag me away from there...we left without any.
My wife has...
Hi Michiganders -
Wondering if any of you are going to attend the Ohio National in Columbus on the weekend of Nov 14-15?... My brother and I are planning on going. Never been to a show before, but it sounds pretty cool.
There seems to be byc'ers from all over the place planning on being there.
hiya ganders - Loving this fall weather!
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What material do you use to cover your runs?
A friend gave me the heavy duty cover from one of those temporay garage tents. It gave me enough material to cover the large fowl run 16x16 and two sides.
Opa - Are you building a frame? How...
Hiya ganders -
Ok, my dad was all set to go get 6 Delaware pullets for me ... from a lady about an hour away. I made arrangements with her a couple days ago....but I told dad to call her before he left just to make sure nothing had come up...and she remembered our arrangements...so he did...
Way to go Ooopsy! You are quite the nurse. What a lucky roo!
I've decided to get the Delawares....my brother wants some, too so we'll split the gas $$. AND I talked my retired father into making the 2 hr round trip to bring back 6 pullets....this will be interesting as he is NOT a chicken...
Howdy all -
I have a chance at some Delawares (the NH reds are gone) about an hour away from me...only want 2 or 3 (maybe 4) more...and I really would like more dels......BUT my neighbor lady has some nice buff orps and white rocks to sell....right around he corner... not sure what to...
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We do both... hunt, fish, keep chickens, garden with our kids, take walks, etc., but... we love to watch our teems play, too. Especially on a cold rainy day.
WE do both around here, too..But it is awful hard for me to sit inside and watch a game on a nice fall afternoon.....but rainy...
Hiya Michiganders -
My wife is wearing me out with all this canning....about 40 1/2pints of pepper relish and 15 quart of apple sauce today .....listened to the msu - um game....while we were working. Carmel apple jam tomorrow!
I have a chance at 3 New Hampsire Red pullets (22 weeks old )...
Thanks CAT - my coop is insulated...I salvaged all the other material, so I bought insulation...but the bales along the run is a great idea.
Patandchicken's page suggested a max/min thermometer..and I think that's a good idea to see how the temps fluctuate.
My brother has had chickens for...
patandchickens has a neat page about keeping your coop warm, too. Lots of good info for rookies like me......
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=1642-winter-coop-temperatures
CAT - all your vents open, all the time?
Hello there ganders -
I'm enjoying this change in the weather...
and it's got me wondering about my coop. I just built it this spring with a window on each side and vents along the top of each wall (about 5" x 48" each)....and after reading on here I know they need the ventilation all...
Hi michiganders - Fall sure blew in today....we better get ready cause cold weather's gonna be here soon.
Ooopsy - you are a saint!....people like you, that make a such a difference in so many's lives, are MAJOR unsung heros...heck we weren't sure that we even wanted to get a dog when our 2...
Hiya Ganders !
Big weekend plans for anybody?
We don't really...football game tonight..(brother is head coach for a small high school).....put up a couple tree stands (archery season starts!).....we still got tomatoes coming on.....and apples and pears to get...
Pretty exciting stuff, huh.
I took some classes way back when I was in my 30's and loved them! You are right, my attitude was so different than it was when I was younger....I was eager to learn....plus I was paying for them and darn sure was gonna get my money's worth!!
Good luck HB Rooster - you'll do great, I bet.
Thanks Chikeemomma and CATRAY -
We've got an orchard about 3 miles away with all kinds to choose from.... probably will get over there this weekend and pick up a variety.
My aunt has a pear tree that's loaded...going there, too!..
Hello Ganders
Birthday wishes to miss_jayne and Hillbillyhen!.....
Hey all you applesauce makers...what's the best apple to use? probably a combination of a couple?.....Ours are just coming on here in Ohio....Oh, and what kind for that carmel apple jam??..
Never made applesauce before....my...
Hi Michigan people - Hope all you sickies are feeling better soon....I'm with Wynette...I don't like touching my keyboard while I'm visiting the Michigan thread...
......where's the lysol?.....
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Hi Michiganders...
CATRAY44 - could I bother you for that recipe?....sounds great....
And if you really cook w/ lard, I may stop in for a visit!
(don't worry I'm in Ohio)....
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This is very sad. They did find Annie Le on her to be, wedding day. This is one of many reasons I do not read the newspaper or watch TV and havent in more than 20 yrs.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6833804.ece
She is in my prayers.
I'm with you...