Colorado

[P-Funk]

My brother got me a script for a magazine called simply 'Chickens' for Christmas. According to this mag it keeps your birds warm just by feeding them scratch grains in the morning and night. We're doing everything we can here, as it's -3 on the Palmer Divide. P.S. there's a heat lamp over one of the roosts so they can decide 'weather' or not they want to sit under it. Just watching the news and it's -41 in Alamosa.

 

[Pozees]

Last night I dreamed about my chickens being cold and that I snuck them inside my house in containers. Has anyone ever had chicken dreams? I think I am so worried about the upcoming 2 nights of -5 degrees that it's getting to me. This morning I talked my DH into moving the coop up against the house to provide more shelter from the wind. Is this enough? should I bring them inside over the next 2 days? I have really really big rubber maid containers with mesh fitted lids and have used them as temporary "chicken hotels" when a chicken needs to be separated or such. I know they will be warm in the laundry room and safe if needed.

I have had chicken dreams, yes, especially if I go to bed trying to work something chicken-related out in my head

They should be fine in the coop. When I opened the pop door this morning it was 9 degrees outside and my girls marched right down the ramp and got busy eating. They stay very warm - as Wendell said, they have these nice down coats that are well suited (no pun intended) to this type of weather. As long as they go to bed with full crops they should be fine. I have been giving extra scratch along with the apple they almost always get in the late afternoon, and I always bring their day's feed out when I open the door in the morning, which they have been cleaning up the last few days. It's hard not to worry about them, but honestly, they should be fine.

 

[coloradogal]

Those sure are some pretty eggs! I can't wait until my Maran crosses start laying.

They were pretty eggs. I can't wait for your crosses to start laying too... it should be soon. Mine are finally starting to go out of the coop with the big girls.

Sorry I haven't been around lately. There is major things going on at work. I work for a non-profit and it appears that there is a hostile takeover going on now. Once I know more, I'll let you know. I don't know anything regarding the fact only that I'm standing on the side of the kids while the interloper is trying to get her hands on the pot of gold earmarked for them. Where is the local Anonymous when you need them, right? Because there's a sizeable amount of money involved, the lawyer sharks are starting to swim because let's face it, the longer they stay involved, the more money they can siphon off earmarked for the children. I'm just so angry because the organization is responsible for my son learning to walk again and for standing by me in my darkest hours. It's one of the few organizations I've ever been involved with that truly supports the whole family when they are dealing with serious and life threatening illnesses. You guys can imagine that my neck is out there because I was raised that if we see wrong and do nothing, we are as guilty as those doing that wrong. So I've been very vocal and speaking very blunt things and now the intimidation is starting to flow my way.

I can't get into more than just generalities because I don't know the story. I do know that if they will intimidate me for for speaking out and trying to find clarity with transparency, there is something they are doing that isn't right. I'm scared because this is one organization that put the kids first. It's probably the only organization of this size that doesn't give exorbitant salaries to their executive staff and board. I don't know truly what is going on only that the true measure of a friend isn't what you do when your friend is at the top of their game. The measure of a friend is if you can stand with them when they are at their lowest.

I'm scared because I know that the little guy has no power against the big guy and there is so much money at stake now that I'm so afraid of being crushed. Standing against power and knowing you are outgunned but fighting for something is the hardest thing. I'm just so afraid. I'm going over scenarios now of being crushed and losing everything and where I'll put my chickens and my dogs or if I'll just go build a yurt someplace so they can be all with me. I don't need much. Only a roof, water and a space big enough for my dogs to run and my chickens to range. I've been homeless in my youth and also with my son right out of college so I'm not afraid of that. I'm afraid for those things I love being crushed because of my stand. My son is disabled but he's incredible. He just turned 18 and is in his second year of college. He's done more than the doctors or anybody believed he'd ever do. What if they continue playing dirty and begin to target him? I'm just so afraid so I haven't been sleeping well at night. I've been crying quite a bit and just praying. Please God in Heaven, protect our kids and please help your poor, humble servant to find the strength to do what's right. I am so just grateful that I was raised to believe in God because if I didn't, I'd never have the courage to face such long odds. Somehow knowing He's walking beside me gives me the courage to continue.

Sorry for blabbering but please just say your prayers for all of us trying to stand together.

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

Ok, eggs are cooking! Holding steady at 99.5 and 52% humidity.

Wendell- The food dye idea worked great! Aiming and judging how full the water troughs are now is much easier!

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

They were pretty eggs.  I can't wait for your crosses to start laying too...   it should be soon.  Mine are finally starting to go out of the coop with the big girls.

Sorry I haven't been around lately.  There is major things going on at work.  I work for a non-profit and it appears that there is a hostile takeover going on now.  Once I know more, I'll let you know.  I don't know anything regarding the fact only that  I'm standing on the side of the kids while the interloper is trying to get her hands on the pot of gold earmarked for them.   Where is the local Anonymous when you need them, right?   Because there's a sizeable amount of money involved, the lawyer sharks are starting to swim because let's face it, the longer they stay involved, the more money they can siphon off earmarked for the children.  I'm just so angry because the organization is responsible for my son learning to walk again and for standing by me in my darkest hours.   It's one of the few organizations I've ever been involved with that truly supports the whole family when they are dealing with serious and life threatening illnesses.    You guys can imagine that my neck is out there because I was raised that if we see wrong and do nothing, we are as guilty as those doing that wrong. So I've been very vocal and speaking very blunt things and now the intimidation is starting to flow my way. 

I can't get into more than just generalities because I don't know the story.  I do know that if they will intimidate me for for speaking out and  trying to find clarity with transparency, there is something they are doing that isn't right.    I'm scared because this is one organization that put the kids first.  It's probably the only organization of this size that doesn't give exorbitant salaries to their executive staff and board.  I don't know truly what is going on only that the true measure of a friend isn't what you do when your friend is at the top of their game.  The measure of a friend is if you can stand with them when they are at their lowest.

I'm scared because I know that the little guy has no power against the big guy and there is so much money at stake now that I'm so afraid of being crushed.  Standing against power and knowing you are outgunned but fighting for something is the hardest thing.  I'm just so afraid.   I'm going over scenarios now of being crushed and losing everything and where I'll put my chickens and my dogs or if I'll just go build a yurt someplace so they can be all with me.  I don't need much.  Only a roof, water and a space big enough for my dogs to run and my chickens to range.  I've been homeless in my youth and also with my son right out of college so I'm not afraid of that.  I'm afraid for those things I love being crushed because of my stand.  My son is disabled but he's incredible.  He just turned 18 and is in his second year of college.  He's done more than the doctors or anybody believed he'd ever do.  What if they continue playing dirty and begin to target him?  I'm just so afraid so I haven't been sleeping well at night.   I've been crying quite a bit and just praying.  Please God in Heaven, protect our kids and please help your poor, humble servant to find the strength to do what's right.   I am so just grateful that I was raised to believe in God because if I didn't, I'd never have the courage to face such long odds.  Somehow knowing He's walking beside me gives me the courage to continue.

Sorry for blabbering but please just say your prayers for all of us trying to stand together.   

I will pray for your fight Mayah. It's a vicious world sometimes. Hope you find out what's going on soon. :

 

[Pozees]

They were pretty eggs. I can't wait for your crosses to start laying too... it should be soon. Mine are finally starting to go out of the coop with the big girls.

Sorry I haven't been around lately. There is major things going on at work. I work for a non-profit and it appears that there is a hostile takeover going on now. Once I know more, I'll let you know. I don't know anything regarding the fact only that I'm standing on the side of the kids while the interloper is trying to get her hands on the pot of gold earmarked for them. Where is the local Anonymous when you need them, right? Because there's a sizeable amount of money involved, the lawyer sharks are starting to swim because let's face it, the longer they stay involved, the more money they can siphon off earmarked for the children. I'm just so angry because the organization is responsible for my son learning to walk again and for standing by me in my darkest hours. It's one of the few organizations I've ever been involved with that truly supports the whole family when they are dealing with serious and life threatening illnesses. You guys can imagine that my neck is out there because I was raised that if we see wrong and do nothing, we are as guilty as those doing that wrong. So I've been very vocal and speaking very blunt things and now the intimidation is starting to flow my way.

I can't get into more than just generalities because I don't know the story. I do know that if they will intimidate me for for speaking out and trying to find clarity with transparency, there is something they are doing that isn't right. I'm scared because this is one organization that put the kids first. It's probably the only organization of this size that doesn't give exorbitant salaries to their executive staff and board. I don't know truly what is going on only that the true measure of a friend isn't what you do when your friend is at the top of their game. The measure of a friend is if you can stand with them when they are at their lowest.

I'm scared because I know that the little guy has no power against the big guy and there is so much money at stake now that I'm so afraid of being crushed. Standing against power and knowing you are outgunned but fighting for something is the hardest thing. I'm just so afraid. I'm going over scenarios now of being crushed and losing everything and where I'll put my chickens and my dogs or if I'll just go build a yurt someplace so they can be all with me. I don't need much. Only a roof, water and a space big enough for my dogs to run and my chickens to range. I've been homeless in my youth and also with my son right out of college so I'm not afraid of that. I'm afraid for those things I love being crushed because of my stand. My son is disabled but he's incredible. He just turned 18 and is in his second year of college. He's done more than the doctors or anybody believed he'd ever do. What if they continue playing dirty and begin to target him? I'm just so afraid so I haven't been sleeping well at night. I've been crying quite a bit and just praying. Please God in Heaven, protect our kids and please help your poor, humble servant to find the strength to do what's right. I am so just grateful that I was raised to believe in God because if I didn't, I'd never have the courage to face such long odds. Somehow knowing He's walking beside me gives me the courage to continue.

Sorry for blabbering but please just say your prayers for all of us trying to stand together.

Are you allowed to say the name of the non-profit? Not that I think I can do anything, I know I can't, but I can look for information. You are in an impossible situation. My only comment would be that you are not "as guilty of doing wrong" if toning down is the way you protect your son. I sense we are similar in nature and I know I find it next to impossible not to speak up when I see something as wrong as what you are seeing, but if the well-being of your son is in question you may have to get into that next-to place. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Pozees]

Just wanted to let those of you experiencing unemployment know Bob has just joined your ranks. He was laid off yesterday mid-morning after they pushed him to hurry up and get to work early yesterday to finish a major service on a motor grader saying they were in a hurry to have it back. Turned out they were in a hurry to have it done so they could lay him off. We've gotten through it before, and we will again, I'm just really appalled at the way they treated him.

 

[gardendufus]

Thought I'd post this craigslist ad for free chicken coops in Falcon. It was posted on the 9th, but is still there. Might still be available. No pics.

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/zip/3533533229.html



I have two chicken coops that need work that need to go asap! I dont have pictures. they are good sized coops one can hold 10 birds and the other can hold 8. I cant move them so its up to you to get them. email is interested.

• Location: Falcon

 

[suncatcher]

My brother got me a script for a magazine called simply 'Chickens' for Christmas. According to this mag it keeps your birds warm just by feeding them scratch grains in the morning and night. We're doing everything we can here, as it's -3 on the Palmer Divide. P.S. there's a heat lamp over one of the roosts so they can decide 'weather' or not they want to sit under it. Just watching the news and it's -41 in Alamosa.

Sounds like a good idea. Will check out this magazine, as I have been looking for one. Was looking at the Storey (sp) books too, as they have been around forever!

 

[suncatcher]

They were pretty eggs. I can't wait for your crosses to start laying too... it should be soon. Mine are finally starting to go out of the coop with the big girls.

Sorry I haven't been around lately. There is major things going on at work. I work for a non-profit and it appears that there is a hostile takeover going on now. Once I know more, I'll let you know. I don't know anything regarding the fact only that I'm standing on the side of the kids while the interloper is trying to get her hands on the pot of gold earmarked for them. Where is the local Anonymous when you need them, right? Because there's a sizeable amount of money involved, the lawyer sharks are starting to swim because let's face it, the longer they stay involved, the more money they can siphon off earmarked for the children. I'm just so angry because the organization is responsible for my son learning to walk again and for standing by me in my darkest hours. It's one of the few organizations I've ever been involved with that truly supports the whole family when they are dealing with serious and life threatening illnesses. You guys can imagine that my neck is out there because I was raised that if we see wrong and do nothing, we are as guilty as those doing that wrong. So I've been very vocal and speaking very blunt things and now the intimidation is starting to flow my way.

I can't get into more than just generalities because I don't know the story. I do know that if they will intimidate me for for speaking out and trying to find clarity with transparency, there is something they are doing that isn't right. I'm scared because this is one organization that put the kids first. It's probably the only organization of this size that doesn't give exorbitant salaries to their executive staff and board. I don't know truly what is going on only that the true measure of a friend isn't what you do when your friend is at the top of their game. The measure of a friend is if you can stand with them when they are at their lowest.

I'm scared because I know that the little guy has no power against the big guy and there is so much money at stake now that I'm so afraid of being crushed. Standing against power and knowing you are outgunned but fighting for something is the hardest thing. I'm just so afraid. I'm going over scenarios now of being crushed and losing everything and where I'll put my chickens and my dogs or if I'll just go build a yurt someplace so they can be all with me. I don't need much. Only a roof, water and a space big enough for my dogs to run and my chickens to range. I've been homeless in my youth and also with my son right out of college so I'm not afraid of that. I'm afraid for those things I love being crushed because of my stand. My son is disabled but he's incredible. He just turned 18 and is in his second year of college. He's done more than the doctors or anybody believed he'd ever do. What if they continue playing dirty and begin to target him? I'm just so afraid so I haven't been sleeping well at night. I've been crying quite a bit and just praying. Please God in Heaven, protect our kids and please help your poor, humble servant to find the strength to do what's right. I am so just grateful that I was raised to believe in God because if I didn't, I'd never have the courage to face such long odds. Somehow knowing He's walking beside me gives me the courage to continue.

Sorry for blabbering but please just say your prayers for all of us trying to stand together.

You may want to get your own "sharks", find one that will give you a free consult, if possible. Good luck!