Colorado

[Mtn Margie]

Hi, Colorado! I just joined today and was directed this way. I live in the mountains west of Lyons - and, yes, pretty much just behind the epicenter of the flood. It has been a HARD autumn! We were isolated for two weeks before we managed to repair our private 4 mile road enough to get out, and then had nearly 3 months of a 3 hour commute to the plains going a very long way around. One of our chickens drowned, others were fine. Ducks had a blast. One goat killed by falling hay bales. Houses fine, but road destroyed and lost some things like the outside freezer and the car muffler first time down the road.

I've noticed several people wanting to live a life off-grid and am very interested in helping folks do it. With a collapsing world civilization, those who live as self-sufficiently as possible most likely have a better chance of making it. Besides that, it makes me feel good.

I have had chickens for five years, but am new to ducks this fall. I'm learning they are very different. So far, I like ducks more. I have 4 Pekins - 2 drakes and 2 hens, 3 rouen hens, and 19 khaki Campbell's (3 drakes.) I am planning to have the 3 rouens, 1 Pekin drake, and 1 KC drake plus 5 hens for dinner over the next month or so. It will be a first time cooking duck. I've been reading instructions online.

I don't think I want to read through 1785 posts to find out who is here and all that, so will just sort of jump in and try to figure things out as I go along.

Hey, welcome. You are in my neck of the woods. I get the whole drive thing and am so glad 7 is now open. My horses are down near Rabbit Mtn and I head that way once a week or so.

 

[Mtn Margie]

Hello all. I don't have anything to add here, just joined and looking into learning what I can. I live in Fort Collins and an hoping to meet people in this area to talk about everything. Anyone willing just send me a message.

Thanks, Cheryl ~

Love the screen name and welcome!

 

[suncatcher]

I found the scratch and dent area, nice discounts. Thanks

Yep, here it is for those of us less adept at finding things on the internet! http://www.brinsea.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=52

I have a small incubator for sale, she comes with two chicks. You can pm me for more information and price.

 

[Snowflower]

Hi, Mtn Margie! Are we even closer? I'm also up 7. Do you still have a sense of shock at the changes from the flood? It still feels surreal, every time I drive in the canyon.

 

[Mtn Margie]

Hi, Mtn Margie! Are we even closer? I'm also up 7. Do you still have a sense of shock at the changes from the flood? It still feels surreal, every time I drive in the canyon.

I am up above Jamestown. I agree. The absolute brutality of the water is both unnerving and beautiful at the same time. Some of my friends are without homes and some we will help repair in the Spring, after the hopefully not so destructive run-off. I think it will be awhile before our lives are not so ruled by the flood.

 

[ttclan]

Hi, Colorado! I just joined today and was directed this way. I live in the mountains west of Lyons - and, yes, pretty much just behind the epicenter of the flood. It has been a HARD autumn! We were isolated for two weeks before we managed to repair our private 4 mile road enough to get out, and then had nearly 3 months of a 3 hour commute to the plains going a very long way around. One of our chickens drowned, others were fine. Ducks had a blast. One goat killed by falling hay bales. Houses fine, but road destroyed and lost some things like the outside freezer and the car muffler first time down the road.

I've noticed several people wanting to live a life off-grid and am very interested in helping folks do it. With a collapsing world civilization, those who live as self-sufficiently as possible most likely have a better chance of making it. Besides that, it makes me feel good.

I have had chickens for five years, but am new to ducks this fall. I'm learning they are very different. So far, I like ducks more. I have 4 Pekins - 2 drakes and 2 hens, 3 rouen hens, and 19 khaki Campbell's (3 drakes.) I am planning to have the 3 rouens, 1 Pekin drake, and 1 KC drake plus 5 hens for dinner over the next month or so. It will be a first time cooking duck. I've been reading instructions online.

I don't think I want to read through 1785 posts to find out who is here and all that, so will just sort of jump in and try to figure things out as I go along.

You're in my neck of the woods. The flooding was such a mess, glad to hear you fared well. We have friends who lost almost everything. Our family and farmette are evacuated until Spring because of effects from the flood.

We live off grid as well, but that's because we semi-inherited an old cabin that was never put on grid. Still working on figuring out how to make things work, so when we get back to our place in the Spring, we'll have to chat and maybe my hubby can pick your brain some for ideas.

We have had chickens for a few years, but got ducks a couple years back, and love them better too.

 

[ttclan]

I think it will be awhile before our lives are not so ruled by the flood.

So very, very true.

 

[suncatcher]

Hope everyone is staying warm, we had minus 2 degrees last night, and a light dusting of snow.

 

[WendyGeisler]

HI All,
I would love some advice on egg eating. I have a red star who is going after eggs. I have separated her to cull, but am afraid the rest of the flock has picked up the habit. We have been watching them a ton this weekend, and have twice seen 5 or 6 chickens run for a just laid egg. Is there any hope in this situation?
Wendy

 

[suncatcher]

My daughter had this going on with her flock, and when she let them free range in a bigger area, and gave them a can of dog food every other day, they stopped eating the eggs, one even went broody on some this last year. This is what I have read up about stopping egg eating..... Some say put in ceramic or wooden eggs, let them peck them until they get sore beaks, others say put mustard in an egg you have blown out, and still others say use a nest box where the eggs roll to the back, so they can't reach them. IDK which will work for you, but worth a try to save your flock and eggs!