Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[Trefoil]

Question....I put some play sand and DE in a pan for the chicks to play in. That shouldn't be a problem for 3 week old chicks should it?

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Hi MI people...question. I'm getting my first batch of chicks at the end of Feb. I keep reading medicated vs. non-medicated feed for them and the coccidia (SP?) issue. Is there a high prevalance of it in MI...specifically Northern Lower MI?

Also...when do you all put new chicks outside...with this weird weather we've been having...what's "too cold" for little ones who have their feathers. (Really, I'm just hoping it doesn't snow in May!)

Thanks!
Dawn

I think its one of those better safe than sorry things. Its hard to tell just how prevalent it is because I believe most people feed the medicated starter, that cocci is still a problem probably means its very prevalent. Once chicks are fully feathered out, they should be good in a coop as long as it doesn't get super cold. But they have to become accustomed to the temperatures. I wouldn't put an adult chicken that has been in 68 degree temperatures suddenly out in a coop at 15 degrees.

 

[Farmerboy16]

Driving home in unplowed roads with about 6 inches of snow this snowstorm is quite nerve wracking, thankfully I was using my dad's 4 wheel drive pickup truck with heavy load in the bed of the truck.


Some pictures during the snowstorm

Old barn on neighbor's land

Snow covered creek in the woods with Jade my dog.

Cows waiting for their yummy hay

Yes, Maybelle have a nose pokey thing on her nose, its the only way that she can't nurse.

 

[Chambertin]

Anyone notice anything wrong with this photo?

He forgot to bring the eggs in.

 

[Brethren49619]

 

[kimmie6067]

Same boat here. and of course the more we yell and holler the longer they stand there lookin at you like, what you don't like to be close to me, LOL

So true so true, hahahaha

 

[Opa]

I could do with out thi

 

[Lisa and girls]

Winter wonderland all over again. Enjoy the day all! It'll be nice to shovel in non-single digit temps for a change!

 

[kimmie6067]

Good Morning! The SUN is out!!!

I had a freasian (sp) step on my foot once. Man, did that hurt. Foot was bruised and painful for a long time.

Oh Freasian's are beautiful and big! Are you sure you did't break it? I had a filly bite me on the chest once while I was walking next to her now that hurt!!!!!

 

[taprock]

I am so glad most of the snow missed us. It is pretty when you don't have to be in it. We only have a few inches. I'm off to attempt a gluten free cake for my mom's birthday.

Anyone notice anything wrong with this photo?

I showed this to DH last night. His response was " you never let the roosters use the good china."

 

[tjbeckman]

OUCH! I had a mare who wouldn't take a bit so I would have to use my finger on the roof of her mouth to get her to open up, well she clamped down on my finger! Ughhhh

I guess its time to go out and start to shovel... Of course this would be the time that the snow blower breaks down! Oh well