Maine

[lazy gardener]

Welcome to Maine, Collie.
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I'm about 2 weeks away from having a hawk proof run completed. Barring any flock losses between now and then, I'll be looking to thin out the herd so I don't go into the winter with a large flock. I have some nice hens that I'll be looking to move out. Possibly a few pullets as well. Will also be processing roos soon. If anyone needs a flock master, let's talk! If anyone is interested, please PM.

 

[Feather duster]

LG , when you get your run completed could you give us a picture or two. I always like to see other peoples ideas and projects for future reference. I was also wondering how much electric poultry fence you use. I run (3) 164 ft. lengths of it. It gives them a nice little area to run around in. The only problem with it is they don't give it away, its quite pricey. This year I made a small area inside of the electric fence with chick fencing and kept the chicks inside that until they were about 10 weeks old. I haven't had any shoot out through it this year. I've been kind of pondering over in my mine if that cheap plastic orange type snow fencing wire tied to the inside of the electric fence would work and still keep predators out. I haven't had any try to fly over it so far. Maybe the Plymouth Rocks are to heavy. Well its time to tend the girls and give them their afternoon mug up of FF, and see if they left me any cackle berry's. So long.

 

[lazy gardener]

I'll try to get some pics up. I'm a techno moron, so we'll see how I do! With this heat, and my decr energy level, I don't get a lot done. Have some of the post holes dug. Last night, I found out I need to pick up one of the holes and slide it forward about a foot! Hate it when that happens!

 

[lazy gardener]

I know what you mean Bucka. I have potatoes that should have been dug about a month ago, but no sense digging them if I don't have cold storage. I hate to see what the mice are doing to them.

 

[Feather duster]

Here are some pictures of my Partridge Rocks that I took this afternoon. They are right at the point of lay now,21 wks old. Two pullet eggs so far. I have nine of these,but hard to get them all in one photo. They sure are busy bodies, and like to talk a lot.
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[lazy gardener]

Nice looking birds.

 

[chickery-do]

I'm looking for someone who has somepullets of Plymouth Rock and some Americana's (yes I spelled it wrong). If you know anyone please have them email me, thanks. I'm by Bethel ME. Somewhere close to there would be great! Thank you

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Anyone looking to add some goats? I have two females that need a good home. They're adults, never been bred. Very friendly. They do not ever escape. They will follow you around the yard and for the most part are able to be redirected with verbal commands. They've been wormed monthly and their hooves are freshly trimmed. Price is negotiable.

 

[CoopChick719]

I'm picturing little rat intestine sculptures underground.... I stuffed poison down the rat holes coming into the hoop coop and put some rocks in there to keep the chickens from digging it out. I couldn't sleep either. So glad this soupy weather is supposed to break!

The PoP keeps disappearing and they are emptying the water dish. Still haven't seen any dead but there is a smell coming from under the coop soooooo

fingers crossed that it's working. I have thoroughly grossed out the girls in my office with the stomping story. My boss suggested using the "rat rocks" in the garden like garden gnomes.

Here are some pictures of my Partridge Rocks that I took this afternoon. They are right at the point of lay now,21 wks old. Two pullet eggs so far. I have nine of these,but hard to get them all in one photo. They sure are busy bodies, and like to talk a lot.

Beautiful girls! I had 2 PR's, Mrytle & Vern, which just happened to be a sweet old couple who were our neighbors. They've passed on. God bless them. Unfortunately my Mrytle was taken by a fox a few months ago.

Anyone looking to add some goats? I have two females that need a good home. They're adults, never been bred. Very friendly. They do not ever escape. They will follow you around the yard and for the most part are able to be redirected with verbal commands. They've been wormed monthly and their hooves are freshly trimmed. Price is negotiable.

Do you have any pictures? I may know someone.

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Do you have any pictures? I may know someone.

Pippy is a pure nubian, black and white. I think she's registered, if I can find the paperwork. Sweet as can be. Tends to scream like nubians do, but sweet. She rarely gets into things like goats do. Especially in her older age.

Caramel is a half-la mancha, half oberhasli (registered). She's a bit more "goaty" and stubborn. She gets into all kinds of things.



They love "cookies" (animal crackers). Caramel also loves tomatoes. Whole.



They are very good at winter fallen tree clean up



Caramel tends to get into things when unwatched (and often despite being watched). Here she is s/p ripping the christmas wreath off the garage door. She had no regrets. It was delicious.



Ok, I have to admit Pip took a piece of it but ran as soon as she heard me coming. Caramel stayed to devour it until I came to get close enough to smack her away.







But at least she's cute.



She thought both the shingles and the roofer were delicious and was upset when they were out of reach.



When Pip was younger she used to jump in the lap of anyone sitting to be petted. Being 130 lbs, this was a problem. It felt like you were being tackled in football. After we stopped her from doing that her new thing was to jump and put her legs around your neck and then caress your ears with her goaty lips or just be happy back there (by moving her head back and forth and upside down). She has also been broken of that habit. While it was cute, it was also like playing tackle football...



Pip can get into things, too. This is her wearing the buck rag (an old t-shirt) that I left in the goat haus one day. She even got the sleeve on right. She was pretty pleased with herself.