Minnesota!

[Cebarmlds]

About 3 years ago my SSH roo had big swollen wattles from them hanging in the waterer, I massaged coconut oil onto them and he just stood and let me do it and he wasn't generally friendly but not a jerk either. They looked back to normal a couple days later. So if you catch it early maybe you can save them.

 

[The BlanchRanch]

Hello there,

I too am kinda new to this site. I have only been doing the chicken thing for a few months and up until a few days ago....before the cold snap came along, I was getting 2-4 eggs our 4 hens. I might do the chalk dusting method to find out which one is slacking.

They all seem to be taking the cold snap in stride. They are out when I get home from work about 3:00 pm and don't act any different. The eggs as you can guess are frozen by the time I get home...been feeding those to the dog...she loves it.

I just put in a coiled rope light under a paper bag to heat the nesting box, we will see this afternoon if they use the box today.

Pictures to come later.

Welcome Welcome!!!
Love the nest test. That I want to see. I too am sick of frozen eggs.
LTC? How long were you in? That is an impressive rank.
Also great area. I would love to live around there. All the bluffs and beauty. You are a lucky guy.

 

[The BlanchRanch]

HEY 1000 posts. Guess I am gabby!
Cleaned out a bunch of chicken poop today and out down some straw in the run and fresh pine shavings in the boxes.
Had to go to the V.A. today so I stopped by Anoka Ramsey Farm & Garden Center. I really love that tiny roo they have. It just walks around the store and lets you pick it up. Lots of chicks and pullets. Picked up the straw and some treats.

 

[KlopKlop]

HEY 1000 posts. Guess I am gabby!
Cleaned out a bunch of chicken poop today and out down some straw in the run and fresh pine shavings in the boxes.
Had to go to the V.A. today so I stopped by Anoka Ramsey Farm & Garden Center. I really love that tiny roo they have. It just walks around the store and lets you pick it up. Lots of chicks and pullets. Picked up the straw and some treats.

they have chicks this time of year???

 

[The BlanchRanch]

A photographer that is doing a project came by and took some shots of us in the garage. What do you think?

 

[The BlanchRanch]

 
HEY 1000 posts. Guess I am gabby! 
Cleaned out a bunch of chicken poop today and out down some straw in the run and fresh pine shavings in the boxes. 
Had to go to the V.A. today so I stopped by Anoka Ramsey Farm

they have chicks this time of year???

Yep!!

 

[KlopKlop]

Very cool! Nice bikes!

Is the lift you have the one from harbor freight? I have drooled on those more than once at the store

 

[KlopKlop]

Yep!!

awwww so cute!!!!! rhode islands and BAs?

 

[The BlanchRanch]

Very cool! Nice bikes!

Is the lift you have the one from harbor freight? I have drooled on those more than once at the store

No. A friend gave me a great deal on this one. It is really heavy duty. Nicer than I need. I almost bought the one at Harbor Freight many times.

 

[The BlanchRanch]

Quote: The sign said Ameraucanas Road Islands and Barred Rocks. I doubt purebreds. 6.50 each.