Heritage Large Fowl - Phase II

[hellbender]

Ah... Looks like my front yard... makes sense now. ;-)

Hill Folk...lol

 

[brahmabreeder]

This is the worst winter we will have had in decades. Summers are very comfortable and Fall is absolutely great. Other advantages....Friendly people, no food tax and for that matter, taxes in general are very reasonable compared to most places.

I think you have been to Morgantown? Come visit where I live sometime...If you don't need bright lights and lots of excitement, you love it here.

This was taken from my back yard a couple Springs ago.

Yes, Morgantown. I have a crap ton of family that lives around there. A few of my uncles share a horse farm( Ranch, maybe? ) and then the other two have a cattle/horse farm. Not quite my speed since I prefer animals that can't trample me to death.

 

[bnjrob]

Yes, Morgantown. I have a crap ton of family that lives around there. A few of my uncles share a horse farm( Ranch, maybe? ) and then the other two have a cattle/horse farm. Not quite my speed since I prefer animals that can't trample me to death.

Considering how some of our chickens act when we open the door to their run and they think we have something good to eat - they could trample us to death if we tripped and fell.

 

[3riverschick]

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I can laugh at that because we are in western PA and I had to break trail to get to the coops today!

Karen

 

[3riverschick]

Maybe use some tab grommets like the ones listed here.
But would need to find one strong enough for your tarp
http://www.horticulturesource.com/tarpline~m156

 

[hcammack]

I can laugh at that because we are in western PA and I had to break trail to get to the coops today!

Karen

Low of -17 tonight -33 with windchill.

 

[3riverschick]

Who are these people? Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) Anyone ever heard of them?

Layers Housing

Jan 20, 2014

News

US welfare organization revises Free Range standards

http://www.worldpoultry.net/Layers/...re-org-revises-Free-Range-standards-1447398W/

 

[3riverschick]

Low of -17 tonight -33 with windchill.

oh...stay warm!!
Brrr,
Karen

 

[NikonD2xer]

Grommets are definitely the preferred method if I can get them into this stuff. I got the heaviest duty grommets I could find online. This billboard tarp is incredibly heavy - it's a 31 mil thickness and the 16' x 16' tarp weighs over 70 pounds. Was looking for alternatives in case I can't get the grommets into this stuff. I know how hard it can be to get those things properly installed in lighter weight materials. Been there. Done that. Ouch. Working up the courage to try it on this billboard tarp. Maybe I need some Calf Manna for conditioning first.

I would give these a try. http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of-4-multipurpose-tarp-clips-68014.html.

Can be used on any thickness of sheet material, almost up to 1/4 inch. We use all over the place. Have used these on the pontoon and boat covers traveling down the freeway at 70 mph. Won't come loose unless you release it. Best part is they are reusable unlike grommets.

 

[Lacy Blues]

Oh my goodness! I just found this NEW thread. Sure wish I could have clicked on it and gone directly to where I left off. Had to find my place and start reading again. Posting this so I can find myself next time I get on.

Note to self: start reading again on page 334.