Surviving Minnesota!

[ketojenn]

It's supposed to be clear and mid 50's tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to that. I'll take mid 50's and no rain at this point.

 

[CindyinSD]

We have at least 6” of snow, but I’ve been outside for around an hour and a half and didn’t measure when I came back in. Still snowing. It’s 29 degrees, so there’s that. The cows’ water was only slushy so I didn’t need the mallet...

I am SO over winter.

 

[duluthralphie]

When I was a kid we did May baskets .. it was warm and pleasant. Corn was planted most years...

Since global warming started May is cold miserable and snow filled.... maybe our teachers in the 60s were right we are headed into another ice age!

 

[bobbi-j]

We have at least 6” of snow, but I’ve been outside for around an hour and a half and didn’t measure when I came back in. Still snowing. It’s 29 degrees, so there’s that. The cows’ water was only slushy so I didn’t need the mallet...

I am SO over winter.

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And I was getting grumpy because it’s cold and rainy. I hope spring finds you soon!

 

[jerryse]

Ok sky is a little brighter . So I took a short shroom walk and nothing . Ok Ralphie I got chicks maybe dux . The hen that was due the 25th has 4 out 1 almost out . I was going to toss the eggs today .

 

[ketojenn]

Moved my new babies into a bigger brooder in the house since the one in the chicken house is full. I also brought it into the living room My dh will not be thrilled, but I get chicken TV from my recliner now!

Plus, our bunny, Shadow, now has friends. Not sure how she feels about that.

 

[Bogtown Chick]

I just looked at the 14 day forecast people. 54 highs (1 60 degree) and night time lows of 30 and 31 don’t have me the most excited. Earlier this week I was going to work in my shortsleeves or longsleeves. Coats have been put away. I had to dig them out again! We have mud season for the 3rd time. Slimy clay. I want a clean car... more than one day this spring.

Jerry I need to get the trees in this week. It’s not just a matter of digging holes around here. With our big brown goats around here with flashy white tails -they will not last the week without fencing of some sort. Dirty buggers. Although the white tails seem to be concentrated in the green ditches as of right now threatening to dent my dirty clay car.

7 hens -5 are laying. I think the 3 year old Ameraucana are done. Lavender and blue. But they always get a chance around here. The Welsummer just started this weekend. She’s 3 years old too. We’ll let the Ameraucanas be. They are so pretty and strong anyways.

Prom last weekend. We’re recovered now. I think. In laws returned from Texas. BB banquet last week.

Helping mom get adjusted and things done around the house she wants done. Dad really did a lot outside even while he was ill. It’s like herding cats to get kids to help or DH if I can’t do it. DS was taught a lot about G’pa’s John Deere utility tractor before grandpa passed but he’s a busy boy too. We did manage to get a load of junk in the pick up truck destined for the dump yesterday. That always feels good.
That’s about it for me. I’m pretty boring chicken wise. Might be getting a rooster soon...

 

[MNChickMom]

Good morning - dense fog north of the banana belt.

Cleaning things up for inspection next Friday. I am finding a lack of cats is increasing my work load. May have to consider a cat that doesn’t break into pieces and is not needy! No free handouts find your own food!

 

[Cebarmlds]

Morning.
I will have buff Orpington cockerels looking for a home they are just about 4 weeks old now.

 

[ketojenn]

Morning! It's foggy up here this morning, but the sun is rapidly burning it off. Finally going to be a good weather day.

Turkey eggs went into lockdown. I didn't even need to candle, they were rocking quite a bit last night.

Our big dummy, Ruby, is excited to have new babies/food. She doesn't harm the chickens, she's just curious, but they make up a large part of her diet.
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