Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[Folly's place]

I wore a sweat shirt today while clearing some giant prickly weeds near the coop, and was melting out there! The poison ivy has been growing like crazy too, while it's been too hot to dress in armor and deal with it. Bah! Humbug!
I'd rather have it cooler, for sure.
Mary

 

[aart]

Bring on the heat.

 

[1muttsfan]

Of course is it much cooler up here, and we have had some nights into the 50's , and a few obnoxious trees starting to change color. Boo. I could use another month of heat.

Probably too late this year to treat that poison ivy anyway, Mary. By Early July it develops a waxy coating that prevents herbicides from being very effective.

Feed is inside all year around, to protect it from weather and varmints. Water is outside in the summer, and inside in the winter.

 

[Sally PB]

I am learning so much on this site and in this thread. Thank you all!
Best,
Sally

 

[RaZ]

Of course is it much cooler up here, and we have had some nights into the 50's , and a few obnoxious trees starting to change color. Boo. I could use another month of heat.

Had a few 50 degree nights here too. That wind off the lake can get damn cold. So far the trees are still green but I'm sure that will be changing soon. Boooo!. What happened to summer?

A nice day off for me today. Mid-80's and picture perfect. Trying to catch up on so many neglected chores but I keep getting distracted and/or forgetting what it was that I was just doing. Of course stopping to watch the antics of the chickens doesn't help.

 

[aart]

What happened to summer?

Even tho I hate the heat, I have much enjoyed the cooler parts of this summer and was almost lamenting the passing of it....not many turning leaves, but the light levels and angles are fast changing.

 

[RaZ]

Even tho I hate the heat, I have much enjoyed the cooler parts of this summer and was almost lamenting the passing of it....not many turning leaves, but the light levels and angles are fast changing.

The heat I like...the humidity not so much. It was mid-80's air temp here today but there was a nice off-shore breeze to keep everything comfortable.
The chickens are always a good indicator of comfort level. If they aren't heat stressed then it is a good day. Today they shared time in the shade and in nice sunny sand baths.

 

[Frankiegirl]

Good morning All!!!
I got my first eggs today!!!!! I am so excited. Can a chicken lay 2 eggs in one day?? Butterscotch went in the nest box twice So I wonder if it was her twice. Once she laid the first egg, everyone else came into the coop to check it out. It was so stinking cute. The second egg is a bit smaller than the first but they are the exact same color. Such a thrill to see these ladies grow up from little chicks.
Just wanted to share the good news of the day. Hope you have a good day!

 

[Sally PB]

Congratulations! They are beautiful, and so is the girl who laid them!
Best,
Sally

 

[1muttsfan]

Probably 2 different hens. What pretty eggs!