Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[wannahomestead]

Hi! I have 2 drake ancona ducks that need rehoming... we ended up with 3 drakes and 2 hens. Looking to possibly trade for a female duck. But if not, finding our extra boys a home would be nice. We raised them from chicks and are very attached, prefer not to have them end up as dinner. We're in the mid-michigan area. PM if interested.


The boys are the three in the middle.

I'll trade you a Khaki Campbell drake for one of your boys, lol.

If I can find these boys a home I may be interested in one of yours. I'll let you know if I find mine a home.

 

[Stacykins]

Just had to put down my sweetest and most wonderful goat buck ever. Seriously, you could lead him on a piece of dental floss, even if there was a doe in heat. He was such a snuggler even from day one. But when the vet is at a loss, you've been fighting for weeks, and you wake up to find him having gone so downhill it is unfair to make him keep going, it is time. The vet did not know what to do anymore. Johnnie had a mass in his neck. Not CL (a disease), it was tested. But he could hardly eat or drink.

The vet agreed it was definitely best. You know how medical professionals talk when they know something is futile. So at least he is no longer suffering anymore. Even with brand new babies out there, I will not be able to go out to the goats without breaking down into a sobbing mess when I don't hear his voice anymore. My father is having a really hard time too even if he doesn't say anything (stoic men and all) because Johnnie was his special boy who followed him everywhere.

I am keeping Johnnie's son as a company for a young buck I bought earlier this year. He needs companionship. For now, I have him moved right next to the doe pen in a portable pen, so he doesn't get too lonely and depressed. He keeps calling out, which breaks my heart even more.

Johnnie as a tiny, adorable baby. I feel so guilty too that I did not take many pictures of him as a glorious adult. His thick, luxurious beard would make even Blackbeard jealous.

 

[aart]

Just had to put down my sweetest and most wonderful goat buck ever. Seriously, you could lead him on a piece of dental floss, even if there was a doe in heat. He was such a snuggler even from day one. But when the vet is at a loss, you've been fighting for weeks, and you wake up to find him having gone so downhill it is unfair to make him keep going, it is time. The vet did not know what to do anymore. Johnnie had a mass in his neck. Not CL (a disease), it was tested. But he could hardly eat or drink.

The vet agreed it was definitely best. You know how medical professionals talk when they know something is futile. So at least he is no longer suffering anymore. Even with brand new babies out there, I will not be able to go out to the goats without breaking down into a sobbing mess when I don't hear his voice anymore. My father is having a really hard time too even if he doesn't say anything (stoic men and all) because Johnnie was his special boy who followed him everywhere.

I am keeping Johnnie's son as a company for a young buck I bought earlier this year. He needs companionship. For now, I have him moved right next to the doe pen in a portable pen, so he doesn't get too lonely and depressed. He keeps calling out, which breaks my heart even more.

Johnnie as a tiny, adorable baby. I feel so guilty too that I did not take many pictures of him as a glorious adult. His thick, luxurious beard would make even Blackbeard jealous.

Aww sorry Stacy.

 

[wannahomestead]

So sorry for your loss @Stacykins

 

[Folly's place]

So sorry. Mary

 

[JackieandChicks]

I love goaties...I am resisting big time getting them! So sorry for your loss.

 

[JackieandChicks]

So, pics of my BLRW project...I am very happy with my grow-outs so far! Foley lines...and they just keep getting darker red and slate blue as they get older. The first pic has also some of my English Orp babies. I have three groups I am growing out

 

[Folly's place]

Beautiful birds! Mary

 

[1muttsfan]

Sorry Stacy

 

[dyorto]

Any tips for keeping my chickens cool? I have them a larger enclosure, but there is no natural shade and these past few days have been hot. I've noticed them with their beaks open