Michigan

[fuzzybutt love]

Drat. The chicken wire that is all ready wrapped around the garden is rusted. From what I can read I should probably replace it before I let the chickens run around in it so now we are one step back on the coop and run construction.

It's probably more costly, but the galvanized fencing will last better



OK, my orpington is officially broody. I have the "chicken hickies" to prove it (was that you that called them that, Nova?) I had to literally force her out of the nest today, though she was clearly relieve once she hit dirt. I hadn't seen any broody poos, and i'm not losing another one, even if she is a witch.

i brought the remaining eggs from rose out to her, i miss her and i really hope at least one hatches.

Finally got to walk out to my friend's property, to see the lady slippers! there are hundreds, there are quite a few in bloom already I also discovered what is possibly white wild snapdragons, and wild columbine! was so excited, but there was only a few of those ones. The columbines had a hummingbird friend, though. I wish i had batteries for my camera, stupid thing only will use the expensive ones or it won't turn on, grrr.

 

[uchytil]

So can you get a DUI while mowing?

Probably where you live anyway.

 

[RaZ]

Open Intox?

You can get it with quads, snowmobiles and boats... wouldn't surprise me...

Indeed. but not on your own private property.

Shoot RaZ... Think you could file a PPO against that woman? File a harassment lawsuit of something... I mean, heck with as often as she's calling the cops, parking her trash in front of your truck and your side of the property line... Jezu... she needs a life.

A friend of mine works for a big law-firm downtown. She told one of the lawyers about what is going on and he has been passing on advice. Basically, I have to wait until I am somehow "harmed" by deeds or actions. So we shall see what happens next week at my arraignment. If the case is dismissed, then it's "no harm, no foul".

If, the case moves forward, then I can take counter actions. Funny how legal wheels turn...

 

[M.sue]

I can't believe it's still nice out! Wind picked up a bit but I love the longer days and so do my chickens. Forgot to mention that I ordered a saddle for my one BSL that is showing signs of wear. I can't sew worth a hoot, just enough to hem & mend. Now my mom can sew & she said she's make me a couple more just to have on hand. She'll be able to make them for practically nothing, just use up all her scrap material. My GF is rolling his eyes & shaking his head from above and I know he thinks I lost my mind in doing such a silly thing.

Hey everybody what a beautiful day outside today. Chicks are outside loving it and I could watch them all day. Anywho here are the pics I said I'd have today hope you guys and gals like them.

Looks great Sara....Where did you ever find purple feeders? Love them....I've only ever seen red or yellow ones.

it's my birthday

Happy Birthday.....hope you enjoyed your day!!

Dear heavens, I'm glad you clarified; I almost had to put you on block or something. For a second I thought nature was taking place outside your house!!!!

And we certainly can't be having that.

LOL Olive.....Actually I could care less about the dandelions, they are out back. My DH is the one who is anal about his lawn. You should of seen them when they were in full bloom....prettiest & brightest field I've ever saw!!

Here's Miss Waffles today with some of her new teenage feathers. Can't wait to see her "all grown up". Before I saw these pretty feathers pop out I was convinced she was a strange almost porcelain d'uccle. Lol They are really pretty in the sun.




She is BEAUTIFUL! Do you plan on showing? Don't know much about showing or show quality but I say she'd get my vote!

Seems they come in all sorts.

My nephew had a English Bull Dog/Pug mix and every time that dog got into the truck it was like a bomb exploded....Dog hair everywhere, every time to the fullest. Vet said it was sorta like a defense mechanism on his nervous system or something. He was an antsy rider.

So can you get a DUI while mowing?

I heard of people getting them while riding bikes but on a lawn mower doubt it. She is out to get you....keep your eyes & ears open!

 

[1muttsfan]

Yes, aveca's shipped egg sheet is GREAT - Here it is -And Thanks, aveca!

Shipped Eggs Sheet Hi all, Aveca sent me her notes for hatching shipped eggs. If this works and a lot of us use it with our shipped eggs, the hatch ratio contest will be out of bounds this

time Here it is--Remember, these instructions are for shipped eggs
it says allow eggs to sit 12 - 24 hrs in a place where if they are cool , they can warm up slowly. leave them after carefully unwrapped upright inside cartons and close lid so they will not warm up too quickly. eggs that warm too quickly , or cool too quickly are shocked . causes lower hatch rate.one of the reasons shipped eggs do not fare well..slow cooling and heateing give better success. cool eggs can remain in cool area, remember warm very slowly, do not ever shock shipped eggs or any egg by throwing it in the incubator , this causes condensation on the inside of the cool egg and bactieria begin to grow and kill the egg. always warm eggs slow;ly,.... try to keep already warm eggs stable, do not allow those to take sudden chill. never be inpatient to get eggs in incubator.warm eggs that take a sudden drop in temps will kill the developing germ. even in late development. you should have your incubator up and running days befor they arrive and be stabalized. place eggs upright carefully in turner trays or cartons if hand turning. allow shipped hatching eggs to sit upright position in incubator with egg turner off for 7 - 10 days , this allows air cell to stabalize and give the germ time to organise and get a healthy start without constantly being moved disturbing delicate vessels and cell formation. shipped eggs most likley suffered some damage, constantly disturbing this formation will give lower hatchs.
depending on damage, turn your egg turner on day 7 and allow eggs to be turned for the last part of incubation. this excercises the embryo and prevents the embryo from laying in an area where waste product inside the eggs collects, helps circulation and proper development. Run your humidity lower than recomended to help air cells to dry down and helps in healing.unless eggs are coming from very arid regions where the cells start out larger due to rapid evaporation.
do NOT lay shipped eggs down on thier sides in most cases during lockdown. it is best to sit these in slightly cut down paper cartons... do not use styro cartons as they heat and release chemicals that can be toxic. cutting the side of the carton down just a little ensures pipping can occur without running into carton wall. sometimes befor or during shipment conditions are right for the germ to begin to develope, this is the most delicate time for a hatching egg. and the time when most are damaged ..tiny blood vessels are beginning to form, and cells are deviding and organizing , and being shocked with sudden temp changes and shaking .so dont beat yourself up if all of your shipped eggs do not hatch, more than air cell damage , the germ itself became disorganized and cannot re build itself. that is why the freshest shipped eggs are most desirable. you will get a larger percentage to hatch using this method and conditions in your incubator are correct. it is so worth it to buy from a good breeder. often it just isnt possible to drive across the country just to pick up some eggs or birds so try this method and happy hatching, remember post office personel are not trained in handeling these products , thier job is just to move item place to place..hopefully there was not a drastic temp change or prolonged air flights in sub freezing cargo in low 02, 30 thousand

 

[M.sue]

For all of you hatching, which do you per fer doing....hatching naturally under a broody or using an incubator? Which has the greater success rate? I'd honestly like to try it one, something to think about doing in the future.

 

[1muttsfan]

You get a much better success rate with non- shipped eggs, regardless of how you brood them. a good broody will hatch out eggs, but so will a good incubator, and a lot more of them at 1 time.

Someone (york?) asked me about my basques - they are quite wonderful so far, very personable and not panicky at all. I also had the best percentage of hatching them from all my shipped eggs, although that may have been because of the packaging which was excellent.

 

[Olive Hill]

Broody = Easier

Incubator = More reliable, controllable and greater capacity.

 

[sarah92480]

Ok since I've missed like 100 pages of posts, I'm not reading them all to catch up. Nova, wanna give me a recap??

I had a really bad cold and was busy this weekend so I got behind on my reading!!

 

[Bianca67]

Juise, hope your birthday was great!