Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[1muttsfan]

Hi Bob! I've always had a liking for Indian Runner ducks - so cool looking.

 

[RaZ]

Sure was cold this morning. My thermometer said 16 but the radio said 13. Either case is too dang cold. My arthritis has really been bad for the past few days. Right hand barely works. I keep dropping things. I'm going to have to try CBD oils or something.

Sure is beautiful outside. Great day for bird watching. From the couch of course.

 

[Sally PB]

30 and sunny. My age and disposition.

 

[chickflick]

Raz, told you about the stuff I use. My hands haven’t hurt all winter. Your arthritis may be more advanced than mine but it sure has helped me.

 

[Sally PB]

This month, my reaction to the weather has been like this:

 

[rjmyooper]

So a local U.P. here, who has a farm, has asked me if I wanted to buy their flock. 4 Hens and a Drake Khaki Campbell's. They are about 3 years old.
So what do you guys think about buying adults? Is there anything I should be weary of?
At that age, I would want to raise some Chicks pretty soon.

 

[1muttsfan]

If those are the birds you want it might be a nice opportunity for you to get some. As birds get older they tend to lay fewer eggs, but usually can still lay for years quite well.

 

[RaZ]

We are under a weather advisory beginning at midnight. Goes to noon tomorrow. Right now it is a mild 35 and brilliant sunshine. It must have excited the girls, they gave up 10 eggs from the 14.
Early this morning there were a pair of pileated woodpeckers in the yard. They have been showing up on a regular basis. There is also a pair of crows that seem to be courting. Bird watching could easily become a full time occupation here. I'm not complaining.

 

[Sally PB]

People have talked about crows chasing off hawks. I finally saw that happen. WOW!

 

[aart]

People have talked about crows chasing off hawks. I finally saw that happen. WOW!

It can be fun to watch!
Have seen them chase off other large birds too, turkey and canadian goose.

Yesterday I saw a large crow and a hawk land in the same tree,
they both sat there for about 5 minutes then flew off .
No chasing that I saw.