Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[1muttsfan]

My silkies were wonderful mothers.

 

[wannahomestead]

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I think it's less about the breed, and more the individual bird. This is only my first experience with broody birds, and so far it seems to have gone well

 

[Featherlyadvice]

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I think it's less about the breed, and more the individual bird. This is only my first experience with broody birds, and so far it seems to have gone well

That's really cool. I have 4 barnevelder pullets right now and one is about 4 weeks older than the others. She panics when one gets out of the brooder, they all sleep practically underneath her and I had this thought yesterday that I'd wager she'll be a good Mama after looking after these other ones.

 

[uchytil]

That's about all you can do, except get a better quality one - Brinsea's Spot Check is well worth the cost.

That's the best advise IMO. As a shipboard Engineer I was also certified as a Metrologist to calibrate meters and gauges. Thermometers are tricky. However, using ice/water mixture, and at boiling, will help you know if you are in the ballpark "at that set-point".. It won't tell you if the devise is accurate at other points though. Your advise to buy a quality thermometer is the best bet.

 

[uchytil]

Getting some much need rain - a good soak! Making a venison stew, taking a day off of work, and doing whatever I want for a change. Enjoy your's!

 

[1muttsfan]

That's really cool. I have 4 barnevelder pullets right now and one is about 4 weeks older than the others. She panics when one gets out of the brooder, they all sleep practically underneath her and I had this thought yesterday that I'd wager she'll be a good Mama after looking after these other ones.

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Barnvelders are frequent broodies.

 

[wannahomestead]

Getting some much need rain - a good soak! Making a venison stew, taking a day off of work, and doing whatever I want for a change. Enjoy your's!

Man I hear you on the rain! We just had a little drizzle come through, and I'm hoping for a real good soaking.

I just had my lawn brush hogged down today, I can actually see the road again . I had grass up over 4 feet in some places.

Started researching cover crops a bit for the garden this fall. I know it's depressing to think about, but trying to plan things ahead .

I'm also going to extend the garden area this fall in preparation for next year.

I found 2 little chickies outside of the coop today in a panic! They clearly roamed too far. Luckily no one messed with them, so that's good

 

[Featherlyadvice]

Getting some much need rain - a good soak!  Making a venison stew, taking a day off of work, and doing whatever I want for a change.  Enjoy your's!

We're making venison stew today as well! I always feel kind of bad for making soup or stew on a day like today. Its 90 degrees and super humid where we are. Blah. The only good thing about the heat is that the homemade bread rises fast!

 

[wannahomestead]

Can anyone tell me what this plant is? I'm trying to determine if it's of value, or if it's just some kind of big giant thing taking over my tree

 

[1muttsfan]

Looks like burdock (makes burrs)