Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[snowflake]

This is what I did in just one day...




It is only a small portion of what remains....

WOW that was a lot of work!!!We are hoping to start on our next week...., not to fond of being out in the COLD Wind any more, spent enough yrs working outside

A couple pictures from the other day. They are enjoying the plowed area.


Benny who came from Mom2em.


Curley who is one who gets herself iced up frequently.

The first swap is in Imlay City on April 27 I am pretty sure.

Girl at TSC said chick days should start in March.....

Spring is just around the corner...

 

[MIchickens]

My chicks should be hatching today or tomorrow. I can't wait for McMurray to call me and let me know they shipped. Its like Christmas! I feel like a little kid...lol.

 

[kimmie6067]

I don't know if this has been answered yet or not, but I get organic mash at Piers Feed. I don't know if they have pellets or not, but they keep the organic feed in back, so you will need to ask.

Hi Juise, I was wondering how do we know that the feed is organic? Being that there will be fertilizer that was not organic or even pesticides used were the organic is grown now. Those things just don't go away, maybe never. My husband works for a fertilizer company here in Michigan. You know what I mean, how can organic companies claim that it's 100% chemical free?
Kimmie

 

[kimmie6067]

We are not close to lansing, but we have TONS of seramas for sale.

Hi Theron, what other breeds do you have for sale? I live near Harrison so you are not far from me. Do you sale fertile eggs?

Kimmie

 

[HooverHenHouse]

Kimmy-in FFA I studied and researched organic farmers, and we traveled around to talk to some farmers...this is what I remember
Organic is ALOT of work, you must wait a period of time (maybe 5+++years??) And not put anything unorganic in/on that ground. No chemicals, or enhanced seeds...after that period you still have a lot of work making sure everything that touches that ground is organic, then you can get certified as organic, and they will do check ups on your crops etc.
Should be the same for any organic producer/grower, but theres a good chance billy bob selling veggies down the road isn't certfied organic so may not be 100%
Also thats usually why organic costs more..as it takes more money and time to make the product.

 

[kimmie6067]

Turns out I got a concussion yesterday. I was carrying a load of wood, slipped on ice, and because of the load in my arms, fell forward. Yep, facefirst into my stack of logs. One nailed me in the throat, so I feel (and look) like I got punched in the throat. And my head got hit too. Bruises everywhere. But since, I've been in a bit of a fog and have had a headache. A doctor today confirmed, and said if the headache gets worse, go to the ER.

Stacy how awful get better and take care! I hate ice I have fallen many times and feel like I need nails in the bottom of my shoes.

I was looking at a few houses in South Lyon... Some of them, I can't believe they are going for so cheap!!! Good luck in your search!
Oooohhh! Bring me back some cactus salsa Mmmmm!!!

Oh no!! Be careful!!! Feel better!

Where do you live I can bring some back, are you going to CS?

This is what I did in just one day...




It is only a small portion of what remains....

Raz take care of you back, that was a lot of wood to stack

When I had roosters, the hens seemed more stressed. Always worried about the next attack. I had one hen that was so stressed, she was always hiding and definitely not enjoying life. I swear she died from her stress. And I don't know what the rooster contributes to make the eggs taste better, besides the obvious and I don't think that has a taste....

Hope you feel better Stacy.
The poor cows look so cold. Can't you put coats on them?

A couple pictures from the other day. They are enjoying the plowed area.


Benny who came from Mom2em.


Curley who is one who gets herself iced up frequently.

My chickens have never been out of the coop to free range, I have a chicken tractor but would love to let them out on their own. The question is how far will they travel from the coop and will they go back in? I live 1/2 mile back on a private trail but do have a neighbor behind us pretty close, but I think they are in Croatia for the a while.

 

[kimmie6067]

Kimmy-in FFA I studied and researched organic farmers, and we traveled around to talk to some farmers...this is what I remember
Organic is ALOT of work, you must wait a period of time (maybe 5+++years??) And not put anything unorganic in/on that ground. No chemicals, or enhanced seeds...after that period you still have a lot of work making sure everything that touches that ground is organic, then you can get certified as organic, and they will do check ups on your crops etc.
Should be the same for any organic producer/grower, but theres a good chance billy bob selling veggies down the road isn't certfied organic so may not be 100%
Also thats usually why organic costs more..as it takes more money and time to make the product.

Wow sounds like a lot of work.

 

[theron]

Hi Theron, what other breeds do you have for sale? I live near Harrison so you are not far from me. Do you sale fertile eggs?

Kimmie

Right now, we only have hatching eggs from our mixed laying flock other than seramas.

 

[BackyardFarmMom]

Where do you live I can bring some back, are you going to CS?

Yes I will be at CS... Don't worry about it!
But I was just telling BF last week how good I remember it... then you said you were in AZ! LOL

 

[taprock]

My chickens have never been out of the coop to free range, I have a chicken tractor but would love to let them out on their own. The question is how far will they travel from the coop and will they go back in? I live 1/2 mile back on a private trail but do have a neighbor behind us pretty close, but I think they are in Croatia for the a while.

They don't go too far (couple hundred yards) and stick to their favorite spots. They go farther when there is less to eat in the spring or fall. The guineas on the other hand I have to herd all the time, they go a long way. Usually they stick with a rooster in a group. Mine didn't like to go in when they were young, now at least an hour before dark they are all roosted. I have taught them to come for treats so it usually isn't a problem to round them up.

Headed down by Flint today and tomorrow for a conference. Not looking forward to being gone and the travel.