Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[NovaAman]

I hit FFH on my way home after work and met a man who also has some birds and got to talking for about 15 minutes. I was checking out, there was a girl behind me, purchasing those tiny bags of chick starter instead of the 50# bag of medicated feed, and the conversation started between her and him. He was talking about roosters being mean, and I had to interject my opinion that that was not the case with all of them, seeing as I have a crap load of roosters here, and the only one who shows any ill effects is Florus, who can out run Rod.. but still seems to lose his tail feathers big time. Well anyway, we got to chit chatting and I find it amazing sometimes how enjoyable converstations with complete strangers over chickens and other birds, like a peacock who shows up and hangs with the guineas and over winters in their barn, can make you feel lighter inside after a particularly trying day. I even asked if he was on BYC, he said his wife was, but I don't think she frequents the MI thread, as he said he had no idea what Chickenstock was. Very nice man.

BTW, flockraiser is on sale for 14.99 this week through the 30th. Nothing like saving a few bucks, even if it is only $5 for the two bags.

My keep board is going bad. I think I need to either clean this one, or get a new one as i have to pound some keys to get them to work.

 

[preciouskitty]

Well, I am not gonna email the guy about "coolest coops in US". But I do kinda like my coop (painted it to match farms around here)
And, I am testing uploading a pic as I haven't been able to get it to work yet....

 

[ChicwannaB]

Naglady....sorry for your loss. I lost 3 hens early this spring, one was by accident, then 2 had some sort of illness; the first suffered for 4 days before I found a vet who'd see her thinking it may be eggbound and they could fix it I took her in, it wasn't and I had to put her down...$89.50!!!

The 2nd one, acted the same way and I took her out back and shot her myself so she wouldn't suffer. It wasn't an easy task to do, but part of being a responsible owner. It always hurts, My condolences.
Then 2 to my neighbors Husky, that's 5 for the year!!!
Whoever said living the country life was easy????

 

[RaZ]

Another Garden City resident goes back to court tomorrow (June 26) at 9:00 am to defend his rights under the Michigan Right to Farm Act. If you have a free morning, please come to the 21st District Court and show your support.
The court is located at 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, MI 48135.

I'll be there for support.

 

[RaZ]

Well, I am not gonna email the guy about "coolest coops in US". But I do kinda like my coop (painted it to match farms around here)
And, I am testing uploading a pic as I haven't been able to get it to work yet....

You should contact him. That is one fine looking hen house.

 

[preciouskitty]

You should contact him. That is one fine looking hen house. 

Why thank you. Fell in love with it when I saw it online. Coop was delivered intact & pen put together on site.

After looking at all that would be required to get the old shed/coop here fixed, critter proof, etc., decided the price was right...not to mention the amount of time it would've taken me )which I do not have!)

 

[gladahmae]

Does anyone within an hour of traverse city/Frankfort have a few hatching eggs? I've got another broody so I'm looking for a few new breeds. Looking for large fowl, new hampshires, light Sussex, wyandottes, welsummers, silver pencilled anything, or partridge rocks. I only need 6 eggs. Otherwise I'll just give her some mutts to hatch.

 

[Our Roost]

gladahmae
We live in Freesoil just about 7 miles south of Manistee. We have a buff orpington rooster servicing orps, jersey giants, silver laced wyandottes, barred rocks, and black sex links. We get about 10 to 15 eggs per day from 20 birds. We dont check for fertility but your welcome to whatever you want egg wise. The Buff orp is beautiful and a little over a year old. He is for free for the asking. Hes a little bumpy and not too much on the friendly side, but is really good and protective to the hens. Contact me if you are interested via private message.

 

[gladahmae]

gladahmae
   We live in Freesoil just about 7 miles south of Manistee. We have a buff orpington rooster servicing orps, jersey giants, silver laced wyandottes, barred rocks, and black sex links. We get about 10 to 15 eggs per day from 20 birds. We dont check for fertility but your welcome to whatever you want egg wise. The Buff orp is beautiful and a little over a year old. He is for free for the asking. Hes a little bumpy and not too much on the friendly side, but is really good and protective to the hens. Contact me if you are interested via private message.

Thanks for the offer! I've got a few Roos of my own here, and no shortage of eggs, I'd just like a few more breeds to decorate my run.

 

[chickflick]

Looks like we got some newbies!