Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[1muttsfan]

Capac allows- Cows and Pigs and Chickens and that's how you get CAPAC

Seriously? That is really cool.

Actually botulism is an issue in honey, which is also intensely sweet, you are not supposed to give it to babies. High sugar levels do discourage bacterial growth, but do not absolutely prevent it. But I don't think there was any implication in the original post that Maple Syrup is a botulism risk, it was really just a misspoken aside, which I replied to just so that the risks of botulism in other foods would not be underestimated.

 

[uchytil]

And how long does it take to get that quart of syrup? Price of the jar and lid?

I don't think that $15/qt. is all that bad.

It's 10 here at most stores. I sell for 10. Maybe this year I'll go higher. I get my fancy quilted, and regular Mason, jars at thrift stores for pennies on the dollar. Lids and bands are always new.

 

[lbrykowski2011]

Wow, I lived in that same neighborhood for 13 years and went to Clinton Valley Elementary school. I was actually graduated from HS way before you lived there though...

I moved in 69 from there to 16 and Garfield area my freshman year in HS.

That is so cool, my mom lived there in 69 when I was born and then moved out in 71. It was my grandma's and then I moved in with her in 88 because i was working right by there and my parents were in Utica (that's where 1 was raised and graduated). I do love it now in the country though. I believe it was Mulberry and Drexel, right on the corner. She passsed in 06

and I havent been back down there since, miss her to much to even drive by the house. It is def a small world out there.

 

[RaZ]

Judge throws out Michigan ban on exotic swine

Posted: Mar 24, 2014 12:24 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 24, 2014 11:24 AM EDT
By JOHN FLESHER
AP Environmental Writer
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - A circuit judge has ruled that a Michigan ban on certain types of exotic swine breeds is unconstitutional.
In an opinion released Monday, Judge Thomas Solka of Marquette County sided with three Upper Peninsula operations that challenged an order issued in 2010 designating the swine as invasive species that would be off-limits in the state.
The order by the Department of Natural Resources targets animals commonly known as wild boars, Eurasian or Russian wild boar and razorback hogs.
Before it was issued, dozens of farms and hunting ranches across the state kept those types of swine. The DNR says they've been escaping into the wild and damaging the environment and crops.
Solka's ruling says the order is arbitrary, unreasonable and denies the hog owners equal protection under the law.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

 

[chickflick]

Pallet Barn. Great idea! (Please share)
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More pallet ideas: http://tiny.cc/palletprojects
Thought this was pretty cool!

 

[gladahmae]

Today is beyond stressful for me. I'm trying to get the house completely clean, and 3 little boys packed for vacation when one of my dogs decides to start puking. I managed to get him out the door before i had to clean anything up, and look out the window in time to see him passing blood. Quick call to the vet and had him in within 30 minutes. And that was 3 hours ago and they haven't called me to update anything yet. This is our YOUNGER dog....ya know, the one that's NOT supposed to have major health issues (we also have a going-on-11 year old that I expect will begin having health issues any day). So I'm baking up a storm and cleaning everything in sight so I don't completely lose it right now. As it is, my toddler was walking around yelling and looking for the dog a little while ago.....they are buddies.

 

[Maah]

Today is beyond stressful for me. I'm trying to get the house completely clean, and 3 little boys packed for vacation when one of my dogs decides to start puking. I managed to get him out the door before i had to clean anything up, and look out the window in time to see him passing blood. Quick call to the vet and had him in within 30 minutes. And that was 3 hours ago and they haven't called me to update anything yet. This is our YOUNGER dog....ya know, the one that's NOT supposed to have major health issues (we also have a going-on-11 year old that I expect will begin having health issues any day). So I'm baking up a storm and cleaning everything in sight so I don't completely lose it right now. As it is, my toddler was walking around yelling and looking for the dog a little while ago.....they are buddies.

Oh no! 3 hours though... maybe you can call them for an update? I am the same way if something is stressing me... clean clean bake bake bake... Um, and for me a case of gut rot and a bottle of Tums. Hang in there & keep us posted. Poor pup.

 

[chickflick]

So sorry, Glad! It's so hard waiting for them to call! You need to call them and ask for an update! I'm the same way, hate leaving for vacation unless my house is clean. Just hate coming home to a dirty house.
Hope you hear good news soon!

 

[featherfun]

Hey! I am new here. Got my first batch of chicks and 2 ducks a couple wks ago. Its so much fun. Ducks are messy lol. I live in hillsdale county and would love to meet some people close by. Thanks!

 

[uchytil]

Hey! I am new here. Got my first batch of chicks and 2 ducks a couple wks ago. Its so much fun. Ducks are messy lol. I live in hillsdale county and would love to meet some people close by. Thanks!

Welcome! The ducks got a pond or pool? Mine love any water they can get to!