Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[uchytil]

Finally signed up on all the proper threads for CS. It'll be our 3rd year going. Hope to bring HH. Bringing a dessert, selling Maple Syrup, bunnies, and maybe some tart cherry wine. Shooting pix again. Hope the lurkers that usually go are there. Good times.

 

[uchytil]

Hall's Feed (as in Hall's sweet corn) over by Moomers by West high school. I pay 13.something for layer, and 14 or 15.something for 20% and 23% for my broilers and chicks (that's for a 50# bag). Super nice people, AND it's non-GMO feed. They're open Mondays and Thursdays from 9-5, other times by appointment. Shoot me a pm if you need the address. I'm sure I have one of the feed bag tags around here SOMEWHERE.





I'm starting to feel like I'm NEVER going to finish putting my garden in. Of course, it's mostly my own fault because I keep buying more and more stuff to put in, but STILL! Last week I put in 30 Roma plants. I have another 10 plants (2 each of some sort of slicer, cherry, yellow, heirloom, and early girls) that I need to find a place for. Today I put in 42 pepper plants. I have an 8ft fence of snap peas growing nicely, radishes, carrots, parsnips, and beets all in (though the last 3 haven't germinated yet.....AND I got them in a few weeks later than I wanted). Herbs (6 kinds i think). Potatoes. And I still have to put in all of my zucchini, yellow squash, watermelon, and cantaloupes in. Being a 'farmer' is a lot more work than people think!

I also got a bunch of my wintersown flowers in the ground today. Lupine, foxglove, california poppies, and whatever the flowers were that the kids picked out (calendula and baby's breath maybe?). My morning glories are coming up along the fence too! I'm trying to stay on top of the weeding and watering in that bed this year so that it looks NICE for a change! AND my friend is giving me all the daisies I want; they are clearing out a flower bed that's gotten pretty crazy so they can put something else in. WOO HOO! Free flowers!

Ya think

 

[famousgrouse]

Hello.. New guy from Romeo, MI. Just wanted to introduce myself. Just getting started in the backyard chicken adventure. Have my Coop half built (Loosely using a design by member "Atholcoop" posted in the small coops section) and looking forward to getting some chickens.
Speaking of that. I will being looking for some Pullets in the next few weeks. I am wondering if anyone knows somewhere within an hour or two drive that might have pullets for sale? I would rather not start with new chicks for my first time. I am thinking the pullets may be easier. Possibly get some chicks next spring. Suggestions. I am looking for 4 hens. Docile breed that can handle MI Winters. Also looking strictly for layers.
Thanks
Jeff

 

[thechickenflock]

Welcome to BYC Jeff! I hope you enjoy your chicken adventure works out for you. I don't know of anyone selling pullets but I can look into it. If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask!

 

[RaZ]

famousgrouse

I might be able to hook you up with 5 Welsummer pullets that I was thinking of bringing to Chicken Stock.

 

[famousgrouse]

Thank you so much.... Excuse my ignorance but what is chickenstock?

 

[preciouskitty]

Thank you so much....  Excuse my ignorance but what is chickenstock? 

Welcome !
Check out the links in RaZ 's signature. Totally awesome event in Lansing on 21 June.
You'll get to meet a ton of people from this thread...plus food, plus Dr. Fulton from MSU speaking....
Good times!

 

[1muttsfan]

Oh tart cherry wine! Now I really wish I could come

 

[tntchix]

Opa, I was thinking the daylight thing was my imagination. I have been exhausted for days now. But, it's a good exhausted. I am loving it. Take your breaks as needed and be glad it isn't -30 degrees again. I sure am.

 

[fuzzybutt love]

Silly i am sad to read of this. Depression is a horrible thing. i feel terrible for his family and friends as well.