Okies in the BYC The Original

[EngieKisses]

I think this one is funny!

 

[Sooner]

She got them from a guy at the show. I am sure we will hatch some eggs.....not sure beyond that. Haven't thought that far ahead. They are from the spring hatch so we will guess around 8 months.

Yeah I am up way late for me.....can't stop my mind tonight....gonna try to lay down & get some sleep....

 

[countyroad1330]

Oh I understand those kind of nights. I just woke up from my nap at 11:30, so I'm going to be up tryin to finish my paper.

At Grady County this year the winning Bantam was a black Cochin roo. I think they are absolutely gorgeous birds.

Hope you get some rest!

Barnswallow - Are ya'll having to remodel, or is this left over from someone else? That is so scary for your son! Prayers that he is well again soon!

 

[Jer-man]

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Teach, Sorry very sorry! Just know the prayers will continue for you and your family.

 

[Jer-man]

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this was sunday 11-8-09


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I'm jealous!

Your first time @ Texas? It looks like you took that first picture at least 1/2 way through the race. I saw Jimmie's bandaged car in the back. Thanks for the pics! I hope you had a good time.

I know I always do.

Good morning all!

 

[Jer-man]

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What did you use for bait to catch the raccoon?

P&B, thats the best part. I have a galvanized trash can that I keep my feed in. The racoon started prying the lid off and getting inside. So I thought if he wants in so bad. I took the feed sacks out and laid it over on its side and put the trap inside. Didn't even put any bait in it!

I do have to give my wife Debra, credit for the idea though.

 

[Sooner]

Good Morning Okie's!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day. Considering I am up this early that isn't a good sign for me. I hope some of the MIA folks will check in soon. Sure do miss everyone since POOPS.

 

[BetsyOK]

Teach, so sorry for your loss. Had a very similar situation with my mother in February, so I definitely understand what you're going through. Time and close communication with remaining family helps a lot to ease the pain.

 

[poultryand bees]

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Have you tried rolling one of those long magnets on wheels over the ground? Builders and Roofers use them to clean up nails after they finish a project and we periodically roll one around the area where the hooved animals are, after a good rain has come and gone. Nails seem to float to the surface of the soil after a hard rain and I am amazed we keep finding bits of wire and nails in the same area, after several years of picking them up. We also have a hand held one that we drag along the ground, but it doesn't cover as much area at one time nor is it as strong magnetically, as the one that is 3 foot wide on wheels.

ETA - they are called magnetic sweepers

 

[BetsyOK]

Barnswallow, the roofers that replaced our roof a couple of months ago had a nifty magnet device they used to suck up the dropped nails. Maybe you could borrow or rent something similar?? It probably wouldn't get all of them, but it might be a big help.