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  1. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    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...
  2. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    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.
  3. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    hiya ganders - Loving this fall weather! Quote: 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...
  4. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    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...
  5. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    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...
  6. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    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...
  7. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    Quote: 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...
  8. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    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 )...
  9. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    Quote: Ok, 2 more.......so cristy, do you consider yourself a yooper? or is that a term you are uncomfortable with?
  10. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    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...
  11. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    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?
  12. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    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...
  13. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    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...
  14. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    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.
  15. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    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.
  16. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    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!..
  17. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    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...
  18. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    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?.....
  19. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    Quote: 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)....
  20. chickinlickin

    Michigan

    Quote: 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...
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