Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[ta2d]

[COLOR=333333]Hi everyone, my name is Amanda and I'm in White Lake. Last year I hatched 2 geese with my children for the hatching experience, however, then we named them, and I still have them. I can't keep them, I"m in a subdivision, but I can't take them back from where I got the eggs because they will be culled and we LOVE these Geese. We hold them and snuggle and they both lay lots of eggs. They are very people oriented as they have only ever been around myself, children and friends. I had a good home lined up for them right here in my city, but this morning she texted me her husband said no. [/COLOR]

[COLOR=333333]I have to get rid of them as I'm breaking my sub division rules by having them. But, I can't just give them to anyone or anywhere. I'm looking for a home near me, White Lake, Highland, Howell, Hartland, Holly, Rose twp., etc where we can come visit. I will pay for their food, vet bills etc. but they need a forever loving home. [/COLOR]

[COLOR=333333]If you are near these cities, and you have room for 2 beautiful female geese to have as pets, not food, could you please contact me? I have to get rid of them soon, please, can you you help out a fellow Michigander?[/COLOR]

[COLOR=333333]My email is [email protected]. Thank you.[/COLOR]

I just joined the group. I'm in Willis, Michigan near Ann Arbor/Ypsy. I'll talk to the missus if your still looking for a home for the geese. We have a lake full of geese, ducks and swans, so a few more around the yard probably wouldn't make a big difference. We could build another pen. I'll let you know once I talk to the better half.

 

[Amanda39]

Thank you! These are pet geese, and most comfortable around people. Not that they wouldn't socialize, but they are people geese LOL You have pet geese, ducks and swans? I didn't even know you could have swans as a pet?

 

[ta2d]

We don't own them, they're wild. We have two lakes on our property. Most of the land is wooded accept for about 2 acres where the house and pole-barn are.

 

[OldMissionChick]

Took Howard to an avian vet about his bumble. Turns out to have a septic joint got some antibiotics so hope it helps. I am open to any natural remedies if anyone has any.
He wasn't crazy about the hour drive 1 way at first, but after becoming my co pilot he was better.

Then after some organic kale and beet greens on the way back it was nap time lol

 

[aart]

This is a great pic!
I can almost start formulating a story...'Howard goes for a Ride.'

Hope he recovers quickly.

 

[OldMissionChick]

This is a great pic!
I can almost start formulating a story...'Howard goes for a Ride.'

Hope he recovers quickly.

Almost like one of the Ernest movies lol. We hope so too since now he is no longer edible if culled. Any ideas how to administer a pill? Stuff it in some bread? Smells like fish food lol

 

[wannahomestead]

Yesterday and today one of my ladies has been laying a GIANT egg by comparison. The one yesterday clocked in at 65 grams! Previous to thee largest egg we had gotten was 48grams. I cracked it open today and it was a double yolk. I'm assuming the big one we got today will be another double yolk.

 

[wannahomestead]

If anyone in southern mi area (greater lansing area) is looking for Khaki Campbell drakes I have 2 for sale.

http://lansing.craigslist.org/grd/5171642365.html

 

[taprock]

OMchick - Howard is adorable. Hope his foot heals quickly. We are headed your way today. I'm not looking toward to going through both Petoskey and TC on a Friday afternoon!

The coyote was back and DH missed it. So I was considering the fact there is no way I can lock up all my flocks right now, they all free range. I fixed two pens so they are enclosed and then started considering what to do about the rest. DH tells me there is some at work being scrapped he can bring home. I wasn't sure what to expect. This is what I got.

I know some may think it's not tall enough but I like it so the guineas can fly out if they want but it gives the non flyers more protection.

I've also started with fall preparations by putting down a new layer of wood chips in expectation of fall rains and mud.

I did also find a great necropsy resource if anyone needs it. I had two roosters die of what appeared to be heart related. We looked at the second and found nothing notable except a case of minor case of mites and two small dark spots on his heart. So I keep watching the flock and we'll see what develops. I talked to the vet who was helpful. I love how he tells me " it's not AI, if it was half your flock would already be dead". :/ Not really encouraging.

Also ISO a call duck, either sex, within a couple hours of Mackinaw.

 

[aart]

I did also find a great necropsy resource if anyone needs it. I had two roosters die of what appeared to be heart related. We looked at the second and found nothing notable except a case of minor case of mites and two small dark spots on his heart. So I keep watching the flock and we'll see what develops. I talked to the vet who was helpful. I love how he tells me " it's not AI, if it was half your flock would already be dead".

Not really encouraging.

Do tell!