"Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

[kuntrygirl]

I got a light green egg from one of my quail today!!! How weird!

NICE!!!

 

[kuntrygirl]

Well, Amanda and I started painting the wood we're going to use for the new bunny enclosure. It was so hot, will probably wait for at least less humid weather to continue. I think that's coming up on a few days. Woohoo.

I posted this on the bunny thread, if I posted here just give me a senior moment. One of my bunnies got snuffles. The vet said it was heat stress related. She already had a fan and tree and open space with a breeze, but I added a misting system and got out the frozen bottles. It will all be better when I have the new enclosure built.

Looks like you all had fun.

 

[TerriLaChicks]

Good morning peeps !!!!!!!!!! I hope that everyone had a great Labor Day Weekend. I have so much catching up to do. You all have been chatting it up.

Well to let everyone know about my weekend.

I left out about Saturday morning headed to Terri's to meet her for brunch and canning. Well, I arrived at Terri's and we began our Saturday morning Brunch. I had brought a few goodies and Terri had things prepared as well. After playing with my 2 favorite dogs in the whole wide world (Terri's beautiful babies), we sat down and enjoyed the most wonderful brunch that I have ever had.

This is what was on the menu.

1. Terri's special spinach dip. This dip was DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think that I ate about over half of it. Not sure if I left any for Terri and Jim.

It's not that often I get a chance to splurge on such delicious food and I did. Terri, you HAVE TO send me that recipe. I want to make some THIS WEEK and eat that alone as a meal.

2. Terri had a HUGE Muffaletta that we cut and ate. (see pic below).

As pieces were dropping out of my sandwhich, I was picking them up with my fingers. I didn't show any of my manners at all, AND I DIDN"T CARE because it was a free for all weekend!!!!!!!

3. Terri had some to-die for brownies. You talk about good. Bite size so you could pop in your mouth. YUMMY-Liscious.
4. I brought my "not so famous" wine. I had bottles of Japanese Plum, Peach/Nectarine and Fig Wine. I bought a bottle of each for Terri and then I bought some for us to enjoy with our meal.
5. I also bought goat cheese, guacamole, different types of chips, pretzels, crackers and chocolate covered pomegranates.

So we dug in and sipped on the Japanese Plum wine which was my personal favorite. I was't too thrilled with my fig wine (not sure if Terri tasted the other 2 wines yet) because it didn't have the alcohol content that I needed. And my peach/nectarine wine was too sweet (in my opinion) and a little too thick but I found out that I can use it as a daiquiri mix and add crushed ice and blend and I will have a frozen daiquiri. So, I will have it that way. But back to the lab on the fig wine.

Here is our spread.

Muffaletta


So after stuffing ourselves full, we broke away from the buffet and walked outside to see the chickens, guineas and peas. They were free ranging and enjoying the beautiful day. All of the animals look so happy and healthy.

And then Terri showed me the place where the upcoming "1st annual Catdaddyfro guinea hunt" as CackedNut has named this annual event that will take place.

When she pointed to this monster, my mouth dropped and the trumpets sounded in the background and I saw the heavens open and angels with harps ascended from above and were flying around this monster of a tree. And then I said to myself, "Jeff has no idea what is in store for him if he plans on catching these guineas!" And then I wanted to faint but with all the food I had eaten, Terri would not have been able to pick me up, so I composed myself.

All I can say is that we need to begin taking reservations and probably invite the Mayor, the councilmen and all of the citizens of Alexandria because this will be a show that NO ONE will EVER forget.

I think we should set a date for this here. Poor Poor Poor Jeff.

He will have to battle not alone the guinea mama attacking him but the Vultures flying up above, hawks, eagles, bats and I think I saw some of those banana spiders that someone posted a pic of.

The area where this tree is, is something that you would see on a scary movie where people are trying to escape and running for the lives. That's all i will say about that but you call can see for yourself.

Introducing Jeff's Grave-site because this will be his final resting place.

After walking off our food, we went back in to begin the canning class. Terri's Canning 101 was now in session. I had bought some muscadine juice and canning jars and Terri showed me how to can. Terri had everything set up. All of the canning equipment that we needed was in place and ready. Everything was very organized, neat and clean. Perfect! Terri was an excellent teacher in that she took me through every step and showed me how to can muscadine jelly. I have a sometimes irritating habit of asking too many questions but I was designed that way and that's how I learn. But Terri was patient with me and answered all of my questions. Terri did all the work as I just sat and watched. Everything turned out perfect. (5) 16 ounce jars of muscadine jelly were canned and I was so excited. As soon as I make my home made biscuits, I will have them with my muscadine jelly.

Final Canning


Muscadine Jelly the next day.


So our day came to an end and I headed back home. What a great way to enjoy a Saturday.

We had taken pics in our 2 piece swim suits but I didn't want Jeff to get any crazy ideas and forget about his guinea hunt, so I didn't to post those pics.

Thanks Terri. I had a great time !!!!!!!!!! Looking forward to the next time.

Thanks for all the compliments - I had a blast! We DEFINITELY have to do this again!
and maybe next time throw it open to all La-yers!

 

[Angelicisi]

I also have Blue and Splash. If I can manage to save enough, in the spring I will be adding a pair or trio of Buffs from the top breeder in the country.

As to husbands, yes they can be challenging. We went from 7 ducks, 2 geese, and 60 chickens to 30 ducks, 20 geese, 20 turkeys, and 160 chickens in about 1.5 years. He was good with everything as it went, then suddenly one day realized that the brooders were full of show birds being grown out to pick through, and hatchlings to fill orders. He went and counted the birds and about had a stroke...lol. He had no idea because I was selling enough birds, eggs, and mealworms every month to keep up with our feed bill, and hadn't really looked in the brooders.


LOL...you should be scared: Very scared! Honestly, if something would happen and we had to move somewhere I couldn't have at least a pair of geese and a few chickens it would be horrible. I really think I would slip into some kind of weird depression that would end up with me being the crazy old lady who feeds the pigeons at the park all day every day.

 

[LemonMeringue]

Good morning peeps !!!!!!!!!! I hope that everyone had a great Labor Day Weekend. I have so much catching up to do. You all have been chatting it up.

Well to let everyone know about my weekend.

I left out about Saturday morning headed to Terri's to meet her for brunch and canning. Well, I arrived at Terri's and we began our Saturday morning Brunch. I had brought a few goodies and Terri had things prepared as well. After playing with my 2 favorite dogs in the whole wide world (Terri's beautiful babies), we sat down and enjoyed the most wonderful brunch that I have ever had.

This is what was on the menu.

1. Terri's special spinach dip. This dip was DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think that I ate about over half of it. Not sure if I left any for Terri and Jim.

It's not that often I get a chance to splurge on such delicious food and I did. Terri, you HAVE TO send me that recipe. I want to make some THIS WEEK and eat that alone as a meal.

2. Terri had a HUGE Muffaletta that we cut and ate. (see pic below).

As pieces were dropping out of my sandwhich, I was picking them up with my fingers. I didn't show any of my manners at all, AND I DIDN"T CARE because it was a free for all weekend!!!!!!!

3. Terri had some to-die for brownies. You talk about good. Bite size so you could pop in your mouth. YUMMY-Liscious.
4. I brought my "not so famous" wine. I had bottles of Japanese Plum, Peach/Nectarine and Fig Wine. I bought a bottle of each for Terri and then I bought some for us to enjoy with our meal.
5. I also bought goat cheese, guacamole, different types of chips, pretzels, crackers and chocolate covered pomegranates.

So we dug in and sipped on the Japanese Plum wine which was my personal favorite. I was't too thrilled with my fig wine (not sure if Terri tasted the other 2 wines yet) because it didn't have the alcohol content that I needed. And my peach/nectarine wine was too sweet (in my opinion) and a little too thick but I found out that I can use it as a daiquiri mix and add crushed ice and blend and I will have a frozen daiquiri. So, I will have it that way. But back to the lab on the fig wine.

Here is our spread.

Muffaletta


So after stuffing ourselves full, we broke away from the buffet and walked outside to see the chickens, guineas and peas. They were free ranging and enjoying the beautiful day. All of the animals look so happy and healthy.

And then Terri showed me the place where the upcoming "1st annual Catdaddyfro guinea hunt" as CackedNut has named this annual event that will take place.

When she pointed to this monster, my mouth dropped and the trumpets sounded in the background and I saw the heavens open and angels with harps ascended from above and were flying around this monster of a tree. And then I said to myself, "Jeff has no idea what is in store for him if he plans on catching these guineas!" And then I wanted to faint but with all the food I had eaten, Terri would not have been able to pick me up, so I composed myself.

All I can say is that we need to begin taking reservations and probably invite the Mayor, the councilmen and all of the citizens of Alexandria because this will be a show that NO ONE will EVER forget.

I think we should set a date for this here. Poor Poor Poor Jeff.

He will have to battle not alone the guinea mama attacking him but the Vultures flying up above, hawks, eagles, bats and I think I saw some of those banana spiders that someone posted a pic of.

The area where this tree is, is something that you would see on a scary movie where people are trying to escape and running for the lives. That's all i will say about that but you call can see for yourself.

Introducing Jeff's Grave-site because this will be his final resting place.

After walking off our food, we went back in to begin the canning class. Terri's Canning 101 was now in session. I had bought some muscadine juice and canning jars and Terri showed me how to can. Terri had everything set up. All of the canning equipment that we needed was in place and ready. Everything was very organized, neat and clean. Perfect! Terri was an excellent teacher in that she took me through every step and showed me how to can muscadine jelly. I have a sometimes irritating habit of asking too many questions but I was designed that way and that's how I learn. But Terri was patient with me and answered all of my questions. Terri did all the work as I just sat and watched. Everything turned out perfect. (5) 16 ounce jars of muscadine jelly were canned and I was so excited. As soon as I make my home made biscuits, I will have them with my muscadine jelly.

Final Canning


Muscadine Jelly the next day.


So our day came to an end and I headed back home. What a great way to enjoy a Saturday.

We had taken pics in our 2 piece swim suits but I didn't want Jeff to get any crazy ideas and forget about his guinea hunt, so I didn't to post those pics.

Thanks Terri. I had a great time !!!!!!!!!! Looking forward to the next time.

Oh my! I do believe that I need to add my name to the reservation roster.......I will bring my chair and try not to fall over laughing if Jeff is going to try to catch keets there!!! LOL! Glad you all had a fun weekend!

 

[kuntrygirl]

Hunters catch record 727-pound alligator in Mississippi

Some Good Eating.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/09/03/hunters-catch-record-727-pound-alligator-in-mississippi/

 

[LemonMeringue]

I started with hatchery birds that I still have in my laying flock: Wonderful girls. Strange thing is that it was my geese that sucked me into exhibition poultry. I got a pretty rare breed and color and decided to look into chicken breeds as well: So many of the older heritage type birds are in need of preservation. Anyway, that is when I got my eyes opened.

The old, privately bred strains of birds look very little like their hatchery cousins. It is well worth the time to go to a show to look just to see the difference. Plus, you are going to see a few rare breeds here and there that aren't typically found in backyard flocks. I consider it window shopping...although that didn't last too long: I HAD to have some of the big fluffy and gorgeous birds I saw! That is when the chicken math REALLY gets a hold of you.

For instance, here are a couple of my juvenile Black Orpingtons: They are part English bred.


Some of my Juvenile Barred Rocks from Jaime Duckworth...


A couple of my juvenile New Hampshire cockerels this week with my Red Dorking and a Blue Orpington.

One of my spring hatched New Hampshire pullets


Then the chicken math turns into turkey math....


And the turkey math into duck and goose math...



Always remember...chickens are a gateway livestock: Next thing you know you will be surrounded by beaks and bills of every type!

Thanks for sharing! Beautiful birds!!

 

[PrimroseMom1]

The only thing that tree is missing is a hulking vulture. Lol. I can't wait for the Jeff v. Guinea event. Terri and Julie, your day looks fabulous. Actually one of my favorite foods is biscuits and muscadine jelly.

Well, Amanda is back at school so my partner isn't here to inspire me.

Coco the snuffles bunny still doesn't sound good, not worse, but not significantly better after one week (of 2 weeks) antibiotic treatment. So, I'm going to call the vet today. She definitely does not seem too hot with the misting system. It's supposed to cool the air by 20 degrees. It does make everything wet, but her enclosure is so big at least 1/2 of it is dry and her food and frozen bottles are on the dry side. Her tunnel and house are dry, too.

And how is your day? I think the last 2 days have been the hottest yet, or else I'm getting tired of the heat.

 

[foreverlearning]

Good morning peeps !!!!!!!!!! I hope that everyone had a great Labor Day Weekend. I have so much catching up to do. You all have been chatting it up.

Well to let everyone know about my weekend.

I left out about Saturday morning headed to Terri's to meet her for brunch and canning. Well, I arrived at Terri's and we began our Saturday morning Brunch. I had brought a few goodies and Terri had things prepared as well. After playing with my 2 favorite dogs in the whole wide world (Terri's beautiful babies), we sat down and enjoyed the most wonderful brunch that I have ever had.

This is what was on the menu.

1. Terri's special spinach dip. This dip was DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think that I ate about over half of it. Not sure if I left any for Terri and Jim.

It's not that often I get a chance to splurge on such delicious food and I did. Terri, you HAVE TO send me that recipe. I want to make some THIS WEEK and eat that alone as a meal.

2. Terri had a HUGE Muffaletta that we cut and ate. (see pic below).

As pieces were dropping out of my sandwhich, I was picking them up with my fingers. I didn't show any of my manners at all, AND I DIDN"T CARE because it was a free for all weekend!!!!!!!

3. Terri had some to-die for brownies. You talk about good. Bite size so you could pop in your mouth. YUMMY-Liscious.
4. I brought my "not so famous" wine. I had bottles of Japanese Plum, Peach/Nectarine and Fig Wine. I bought a bottle of each for Terri and then I bought some for us to enjoy with our meal.
5. I also bought goat cheese, guacamole, different types of chips, pretzels, crackers and chocolate covered pomegranates.

So we dug in and sipped on the Japanese Plum wine which was my personal favorite. I was't too thrilled with my fig wine (not sure if Terri tasted the other 2 wines yet) because it didn't have the alcohol content that I needed. And my peach/nectarine wine was too sweet (in my opinion) and a little too thick but I found out that I can use it as a daiquiri mix and add crushed ice and blend and I will have a frozen daiquiri. So, I will have it that way. But back to the lab on the fig wine.

Here is our spread.

Muffaletta


So after stuffing ourselves full, we broke away from the buffet and walked outside to see the chickens, guineas and peas. They were free ranging and enjoying the beautiful day. All of the animals look so happy and healthy.

And then Terri showed me the place where the upcoming "1st annual Catdaddyfro guinea hunt" as CackedNut has named this annual event that will take place.

When she pointed to this monster, my mouth dropped and the trumpets sounded in the background and I saw the heavens open and angels with harps ascended from above and were flying around this monster of a tree. And then I said to myself, "Jeff has no idea what is in store for him if he plans on catching these guineas!" And then I wanted to faint but with all the food I had eaten, Terri would not have been able to pick me up, so I composed myself.

All I can say is that we need to begin taking reservations and probably invite the Mayor, the councilmen and all of the citizens of Alexandria because this will be a show that NO ONE will EVER forget.

I think we should set a date for this here. Poor Poor Poor Jeff.

He will have to battle not alone the guinea mama attacking him but the Vultures flying up above, hawks, eagles, bats and I think I saw some of those banana spiders that someone posted a pic of.

The area where this tree is, is something that you would see on a scary movie where people are trying to escape and running for the lives. That's all i will say about that but you call can see for yourself.

Introducing Jeff's Grave-site because this will be his final resting place.

After walking off our food, we went back in to begin the canning class. Terri's Canning 101 was now in session. I had bought some muscadine juice and canning jars and Terri showed me how to can. Terri had everything set up. All of the canning equipment that we needed was in place and ready. Everything was very organized, neat and clean. Perfect! Terri was an excellent teacher in that she took me through every step and showed me how to can muscadine jelly. I have a sometimes irritating habit of asking too many questions but I was designed that way and that's how I learn. But Terri was patient with me and answered all of my questions. Terri did all the work as I just sat and watched. Everything turned out perfect. (5) 16 ounce jars of muscadine jelly were canned and I was so excited. As soon as I make my home made biscuits, I will have them with my muscadine jelly.

Final Canning


Muscadine Jelly the next day.


So our day came to an end and I headed back home. What a great way to enjoy a Saturday.

We had taken pics in our 2 piece swim suits but I didn't want Jeff to get any crazy ideas and forget about his guinea hunt, so I didn't to post those pics.

Thanks Terri. I had a great time !!!!!!!!!! Looking forward to the next time.

Wow, looks like a great weekend! Set a date, start making reservations (add me to that list), and start a list of who is bringing what. This should be fun...

 

[LemonMeringue]

The only thing that tree is missing is a hulking vulture. Lol. I can't wait for the Jeff v. Guinea event. Terri and Julie, your day looks fabulous. Actually one of my favorite foods is biscuits and muscadine jelly.

Well, Amanda is back at school so my partner isn't here to inspire me.

Coco the snuffles bunny still doesn't sound good, not worse, but not significantly better after one week (of 2 weeks) antibiotic treatment. So, I'm going to call the vet today. She definitely does not seem too hot with the misting system. It's supposed to cool the air by 20 degrees. It does make everything wet, but her enclosure is so big at least 1/2 of it is dry and her food and frozen bottles are on the dry side. Her tunnel and house are dry, too.

And how is your day? I think the last 2 days have been the hottest yet, or else I'm getting tired of the heat.

I am sorry for all my friends here and elsewhere that are weary of the heat. I am still loving it! I am relishing it since I know the days like this are numbered. I sometimes even wear a sweatshirt.......I know, that's just not right! Haha!