Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[aart]

This cracked me up...

 

[Peep-Chicken]

This cracked me up...

 

[snowflake]

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Well the chickens are doing ok but when we got up this morning to do chores one of our donkeys almost didn't make it. He was lying on the floor of the barn very stiff. He's doing better now,

OMG didn't know donkey's had a problem with cold, but mini's are a lot like a dog I guess and they can freeze hope your little guy is OK

Thanks to those of you who shared your knowledge about hoof care and related info. I found it very interesting. Always surprising that I know so little about things I know nothing about. Know what I mean?

yes, and I'm right there with you Bob, fun thing about this forum, you learn a lot about a lot of things

the comic strip was

sitting here drooling over the day lilies catalogs that came today. they always look so beautiful

 

[ASilkieLife14]

Unfortunately he past away

my poor baby

 

[Trefoil]

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Well the chickens are doing ok but when we got up this morning to do chores one of our donkeys almost didn't make it. He was lying on the floor of the barn very stiff. He's doing better now, after we wrapped him in a heated blanket and put a heater next to him. I just hope he'll be okay.

I'm so sorry. We're all here worrying about out chickens and tend to forget about goats,dogs, and mini's.

 

[1muttsfan]

So sorry to hear about your little donkey.

 

[chickflick]

So sorry! Poor little guy

 

[mindylee]

Oh no!
Sorry for ur loss!
Hugs

 

[JackieandChicks]

Unfortunately he past away

my poor baby

Oh no. That is sad. One of my worse fears is losing my horses.

Was it colic? That is common this time of year with equines as they tend to not drink enough water with the cold. It's highly unusual for them the freeze to death.

 

[troyer]

Hello everyone! I'm not sure if I'm in the right forum. I'm looking for someone to hire to build me a permanent coop with outside fencing, possible electric for my 2 geese. I need electricity run to the coop, I need a pool well built( I already bought the pool) and I need it completely predator proof. On average, I have 10-12 raccoon in my back yard as well as fox and coyote. Please, anyone with experience. Spring is coming and I can't keep them in my garage much longer. If you know a reputable builder with references, I would really appreciate it!

If you have any Amish in the area or within 1 hour to 1-1/2 hour you might be fortunate to get someone with some know how. Ask for references as some of them are just doing it to fill in in the winter months. If you would land the right one your experience will be great. Unfortunately I don't know the area or I might be able to help a bit more. There are some Amish in the Marlette-Brown City area, but they are probably too far away.