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[Plain Old Dee]

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Atwoods will be putting their 3 quart heated dog water bowls on sale soon watch for the sale paper they were $10.00 each the last few years

or you can use the black rubber water bowls the ice will come right out then just put in fresh water a few times a day


Allen

That is a great idea! I don't get the sale ads though

I already do have the black rubber feed pans for water...I am just not looking forward to getting the hose out twice a day to run all the way up to the barn to fill waterers...UGH! That is the part about winter that I dislike the most...hauling the hose and rolling it up again so it won't freeze...

I knew there was a reason I didn't want chickens again!

I hate having to carry the buckets of warm water to the henhouse. In the winter, we've been known to pour really hot water over the ice in the waterers. At that time (20+ years ago) we used old hot water tanks cut in half for feeders and waterers. There are still some out in the goat pen that still hold water, believe it or not

. We poured the hot water over the ice - it mixed with the cold water and ice and gave the chickens a nice warm drink. I had to carry the water 3 - 4 times a day.

Come to think of it, now I'm the one working and DH stays home (disabled). Now HE will get to carry the water. Life is good!

 

[HennyPennies2007]

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That is a great idea! I don't get the sale ads though

I already do have the black rubber feed pans for water...I am just not looking forward to getting the hose out twice a day to run all the way up to the barn to fill waterers...UGH! That is the part about winter that I dislike the most...hauling the hose and rolling it up again so it won't freeze...

I knew there was a reason I didn't want chickens again!

I hate having to carry the buckets of warm water to the henhouse. In the winter, we've been known to pour really hot water over the ice in the waterers. At that time (20+ years ago) we used old hot water tanks cut in half for feeders and waterers. There are still some out in the goat pen that still hold water, believe it or not

. We poured the hot water over the ice - it mixed with the cold water and ice and gave the chickens a nice warm drink. I had to carry the water 3 - 4 times a day.

Come to think of it, now I'm the one working and DH stays home (disabled). Now HE will get to carry the water. Life is good!

I carry it out in gallon milk jugs......

 

[Teach97]

Carla - sorry to hear that! I will get some prayer warriors on that!

saw a later post...glad he is in good spirits and wanting out!! Make sure he listens to what they tell him to do!!

Okla-doodle-doo - I am in the panhandle...and snow ain't cool! Well it is technically cold but that ain't the point! It isn't fun to mess with...kinda pretty coming down but if it sticks then you gotta move it. Don't think it will stay on the roads still fairly warm. it will be good for the wheat which is good for the deer which are fun to shoot at which causes me to have dinner!!! Don't know anyone that raises them...but i want some...I actually need them...my wife would argue that...

Thanks for the thoughts guys. Things went very well. We buried his ashes in saddle bags...thought that was a good way for a cowboy to go. John Connely (former governor of Texas) said that my father had the finest eyes for cattle of any man he knew. This was in the late 60's early 70's. Abck when cattle prices were crazy and my dad was running ranches.

 

[HennyPennies2007]

OK OKes...I'm going to bed with Tom Clancy again...mike is studying...reviewing...PLease pray that he does well and finds favor in the eyes of those in charge... he is such a good guy and so kind and generous...I pray that God will bless him....may not be this job...or in this life....

 

[Sooner]

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Teach good to have you back

Q- can't wait to see the pic's, I like the box!

Carla, take care of yourself and Gerald!

 

[OldTownChickens]

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yea a few silkies a few Delawares and a few naked necks

Allen

 

[faerielady]

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He calls me the "crazy chicken lady" and doesn't much care for the chickens. However, this chick is from the batch I hatched last week and he really likes its color. Still surprising to see the anti-chicken person with a chick in his lap. LOL Still got it there too. Chick is asleep.

 

[Teach97]

I forgot to reply to the person that asked about who all was still hatching...we are supposed to stop?? That sounds like quitting to me! We don't tolerate not quitters around here!!! Unless it is someone that quits hating chickens and starts sleeping with them...wait...that might be bad as well...I don't know. i think I will go to sleep...it ain't with Tom Clancy though...Max Brand...I likes westerns!!

 

[TheBarnSwallow]

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I went on a website in regards to the event and found this to be great

1857 massacre

I even sent an email to my friends and family who are history buffs too, they responded so far with never hearing about it but am greatful for the link to learn more... Thanks for sharing though Buster its a great history lesson

 

[Sooner]

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Actually I was waiting to see if I got my flock tested today(didn't/rain) and to talk to Miss Madison.

My question to you is how much he wants for the Crevecours??