Michigan

[RIRJen]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gamefowl-Tie-Cords-Calzas-/170680271895?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bd564417

found some online...but is anyone familiar with a local store chain that carries them?

 

[hickchick55]

What a day! I left the girls out while I ran to town for a few minutes (I know, I know, big mistake). I came home to pandemonium. Chickens screaming and running about, and a husky dog chasing them around. I screamed at the dog and it stopped and hunkered down and I was able to grab it. Lucky for the dog- I am a little afraid of dogs and I can't believe I grabbed it like that. Anyway, all the chickens are ok, and I didn't let my husband shoot the dog. I had an idea who it belonged to, but she didn't answer her phone so I called Animal Control and tied the dog up. The owner and Animal Control both showed up at the same time. I think she was mad that I called them, but she is lucky to still have a dog and I told her that. I hope I am not sorry I didn't let my husband shoot it and I won't leave my girls out again when I leave, no matter how quick the trip. Happy ending again.

 

[ChicwannaB]

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[ChicwannaB]

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closecall hickchick, your neighbor will learn...they LOVE their dogs, YOU love your chickens too. They have to be responsible owners as well or pay the price. I have neighbors who repeatedly let 2 labs out to run at night. SOmeday there won't be 2 labs anymore. I can't call AC at night and sure get sick of my 5 house terriers going off at 2-3 in the morning, then I hear the neighbors Brittney's do it about 1/2 hour later so I know the labs have moved on down the road. GRRRRRR

 

[babigyrl22]

sheesh it's hot! One of my BR's combs flopped over and she was panting. She is now in my bathtub cooling off. She is drinking up a storm in there. We have water and ice jugs out there... but she is happy right now. I will give her some private time before I shove her back out to the coop.

LOL she jumped on my back while we were working in the coop. Think she was trying to tell me to take her in the house?

 

[fifelakelooper]

Glad there was a happy ending Hickchick. I am a dog lover for sure....but irresponsible dog owners NEED to have the dogs taken away from them. Just like neglectful parents. Dogs should NOT be running loose over the neighborhood (up here hunters will shoot them for sure) and I also hate to see a dog chained up all day. What is the point? Get a barking recording if that is all you need a dog for. Hope I didn't offend anyone who ties up their dog but I really HATE seeing that.

 

[Opa]

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I am not aware of any place that carries them in Michigan. These are most often used by individuals who raise fighting cocks and since that is illegal in Michigan there isn't much demand. This is unfortunate as it is an excellent method to deal with roosters. Some of you may have seen the rooster that was staked at Chickenstock. That actually is a very good price for a tieout since it includes the swivel, however making one yourself is a very simple task.

 

[Opa]

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I was out there shortly after 7am and I wish that I had started earlier. I was sweating, I mean glowing, like crazy by the time I finished. This was the third picking of beans and since I don't intend to can anymore I didn't have to be careful with the plants while picking. In fact a good percentage of the plants are pulled from the fence and as soon as it gets a little cooler I will pull the rest of the vines off as it is much easier while the vine is still green.

When I brought the beans into the house Hope had me dump them in the middle of the dining room table and then for about 3 hours Granny, Hope, and I snapped beans. They are now all washed and in jars, and the first batch is in the pressure cooker. We would up with 38 quarts. When you add that to the 110 pints we've already canned I think we are set as far as green beans go.

The next pick task is to picked the horticulture beans, shell, and can them. I've got 4 rows 35' long and the plants are absolutely loaded so there will be a lot to deal with. I'm thinking I may can about half and dry the rest. I will dry them as much as possible, vacumn seal in plastic bags, and then freeze. That way encase they haven't dry completely I won't have to worry about spoilage.

 

[ChicwannaB]

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I am not aware of any place that carries them in Michigan. These are most often used by individuals who raise fighting cocks and since that is illegal in Michigan there isn't much demand. This is unfortunate as it is an excellent method to deal with roosters. Some of you may have seen the rooster that was staked at Chickenstock. That actually is a very good price for a tieout since it includes the swivel, however making one yourself is a very simple task.

Opa, did you make yours or buy it?? the tied out roo at Chickenstock was he one of yours??

 

[Opa]

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Sorry to read about your problems with raccoons. While geese are fairly effective watchmen during the day, at night they are just a vulnerable as your other birds.