Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[Trefoil]

Thanks Chickwisperer, I was getting discouraged, didn't know how long it would take.

Raz - That's too bad about Hanson, it was worth a try. I also wrote to TSC, didn't find a department to write to so asked then to forward to appropriate dept.

 

[chickwhispers]

@Trefoil You're welcome. She's hatching some in the spring for me and I can't wait. The first ones I had didn't make it (from a not very reputable breeder I guess) . Died within a week. That was both of our first year with chickens. She's a former neighbor of mine and neither one of us knew the other was getting into backyard chickens! Lol funny how things work out! We were always doing that sort of thing! But I digress.... She said Silkies are sensitive and she will raise them for 4 or 5 weeks for me to make sure they're all strong. Any thing else I can help with let me know. I can ask her. I don't know a lot about them but she's glad to help when she can. She's a high school teacher and all her students really like her. She's also a great chicken mom and friend. We still call each other neighbor.

 

[annagarret]

I'm SO SICK OF THIS COLD and the frozen eggs that it makes! Don't get me wrong. I don't hate winter. I just *prefer* it to be in the 20s instead of the 5s. Had to throw away a lovely olive egg yesterday (and if these are PULLET eggs, I can't WAIT to see what size egg she is laying come summer) and 2 brown eggs today.

I know......I have always wanted to visit Alaska or Iceland....you know what I did , I have been following Iceland's weather and they have been consistently WARMER than us every single time...

....I need to fly to Iceland for the winter from now on....go figure

.....Curious are there any BYC member's who live in Iceland?

Any one else worried about the high winds vs the cold ?? Dh and I are going to add more plastic to the coop tomorrow morning...

 

[ladyrsanti]

http://www.npr.org/blogs/13.7/2014/01/23/265236667/the-return-of-the-chicken-police

 

[chickwhispers]

@ladyrsanti I checked out your link and though I had to look up the video itself on you tube I found it and watched it and her other video "the Universe is Hilarious" which she expands on the results of her "Chicken Police" video. Both terrific! Thanks for the link! I won't give anything away just as a "chicken addict" they are must see!

 

[chickwhispers]

I know......I have always wanted to visit Alaska or Iceland....you know what I did , I have been following Iceland's weather and they have been consistently WARMER than us every single time...

....I need to fly to Iceland for the winter from now on....go figure

.....Curious are there any BYC member's who live in Iceland?

Any one else worried about the high winds vs the cold ?? Dh and I are going to add more plastic to the coop tomorrow morning...

Yes, I worried all night! I know the have feathers to keep them warm, but mine had the dog attack in December and their new feathers are only about half way out so they can't fully fluff yet. I worry about their combs too. No major frostbite just a little on the tips, but still, you worry.

 

[eatwhatyougrow]

Thanks Chickwisperer, I was getting discouraged, didn't know how long it would take.

Raz - That's too bad about Hanson, it was worth a try.  I also wrote to TSC, didn't find a  department to write to so asked then to forward to appropriate dept.

might try family farm and home as well if you pm the letter you sent tsc i could try to use it as a guide to write a letter to tsc and ffh as well. I was once on a zoning commission, maybe be time to get back in the game. Also have a couple friends in lansing house of rep.

 

[chickwhispers]

@eatwhatyougrow as a former zoning commissioner, you have invaluable knowledge!

Awesome!

 

[BigHope888]

@ Ladysranti, thanks for the cute videos!

I got a case number. I don't know if I should be flattered, insulted, or proud of myself.

~~Dear Nicole, Thank you for the recent inquiry submitted to Governor Rick Snyder's office. As a member of Governor Snyder's staff, please accept this response on his behalf. Your initial inquiry was received in this office on 1/23/2014 8:11 PM. We assign each case a unique reference number -- which it makes it easier for us to assist you moving forward. Your case number is S*****3. For your convenience, I've included a copy of your initial inquiry just below my signature line and contact information. In an effort to be of assistance, I can report that I've forwarded your correspondence to our rapid response team for review. We will be following up with you in the immediate future. Meanwhile, please do not hesitate to contact me directly for updates or if there is anything else I can be doing for you. Sincerely, John Byrd II Constituent Services Division Executive Office of the Governor, Rick Snyder O: 517-335-7858

 

[SillyChicken]

Yeah, I got a reply:

Thank you for recently submitting your suggestion to Governor Rick Snyder using our on line office on 1/22/2014 9:58 PM. As a member of Governor Rick Snyder's staff, please accept this response on his behalf.

Governor Snyder believes that our state government has to be innovative and efficient in order to deliver the services citizens deserve with the revenue it has available. We are in the process of implementing billions in structural reforms, bringing innovation to government and delivering a new level of transparency and accountability in Michigan. Individuals and organizations are working together in unprecedented ways to reinvent our government with a common goal in mind: Providing world-class service that supports, drives and enables prosperity for Michigan's residents.

Your ideas and suggestions are critical as we continue this process. We'll keep your correspondence close at hand as the conversation continues and continue to update you regarding our progress. We also post regular updates at our website and on Governor Snyder's blog at the web address of http://www.michigan.gov/snyder.

Thank you, again, for taking the time to correspond with us. Please let me know if there is anything we can be doing for you.

Sincerely,

John Byrd II
Constituent Relations Division
Executive Office of the Governor, Rick Snyder
O: 517-335-7858

Translated to: Blah blah blah, bla biddy blah blah blah.. bibiddy blah... blah blah blah and further more, boo hoo to you, sincerely, blatantly blah byrd II (more like flipping us a double byrd)


LOL, it's a Friday... and I'm feeling a bit snarky!! My word for the day... SNARKY! LOL!

Good for you Tre for writing!!


DH woke up this morning with hopefully just the 24 hr flu thats been going around.

I don't know about you guys, but I feel so unprepared for all this cold weather... I worry about the live stock.