Surviving Minnesota!

[jerryse]

 

[ejb3810]

It is 11 degrees here at 8:40. Consequently I would appreciate it if those in the Mn Banana Belt Or No Dak Banana Belt would keep there temps to themselves. It is quite depressing to learn that there are places worth inhabiting!
The snow cover is complete without patches of ground showing through and no warm up forecast until next Thursday. I dare not let my chickens free range or pigeons fly until afternoon, when the hawks have probably filled their bellies. Those of you who are reporting hawks flying over your birds during summer months are likely seeing hawks which do not prey on other bird species. The primary hawks of concern for me are Goshawks and Sharp shins. the Sharp shins will kill a full grown pigeon but are too small to carry it off. They generally will not give up the kill even when approached by humans, which is a mistake. The Sharp shins are also bad around bird feeders. Kestrels due to their small size are only a threat to chicks in most cases.

Ralphie, it will be of interest to read a report of the event of your NPIP inspection.

Jerry, my experience is that those rodents are not trustworthy and endeavor to spread false hope!

 

[I Love Layers]

It is 11 degrees here at 8:40.  Consequently I would appreciate it if those in the Mn Banana Belt Or No Dak Banana Belt would keep there temps to themselves.  It is quite depressing to learn that there are places worth inhabiting!
The snow cover is complete without patches of ground showing through and no warm up forecast until next Thursday.  I dare not let my chickens free range or pigeons fly until afternoon, when the hawks have probably filled their bellies.  Those of you who are reporting hawks flying over your birds during summer months are likely seeing hawks which do not prey on other bird species.  The primary hawks of concern for me are Goshawks and Sharp shins.  the Sharp shins will kill a full grown pigeon but are too small to carry it off.  They generally will not give up the kill even when approached by humans, which is a mistake.  The Sharp shins are also bad around bird feeders.  Kestrels due to their small size are only a threat to chicks in most cases.

Ralphie, it will be of interest to read a report of the event of your NPIP inspection.

Jerry, my experience is that those rodents are not trustworthy and endeavor to spread false hope!

In SW north Dakota its 34 and feels like 20 with wind chill

 

[holm25]

My Muscovy hen thinks shes a chicken! She lays in the nest box!

 

[scandiafowl]

Good morning, fellow Minnesotans!

Due to a shipping error I now have 22 Jersey Giant chicks instead of the six I originally ordered. They are from a breeder on the west coast, not hatchery chicks.

I need to reduce the group to ten, that is all I have room for. If you is interested in this breed please PM me. I'm selling local only.

Here's to warmer temps!

 

[holm25]

Our Angus had s huge heifer calf last night. I need to find better internet to upload pictures.

 

[Bogtown Chick]

Good Morning Minnesota, Illinois, Dakota, Wisconsin Peeps.

I rose to a bright orange sunrise. It was amazing. I cleaned out the water fount for the chickens. Threw in a little Merrick's Blue ribbon and went down to let out my chooks. Roger chased Lucy out right away...there will be an egg there today I'm sure. and Marigold my baren EE was up in a nest pretending. Dixie is broody in the choice back nesting box. Although she laid for me the last two days. Its just what she does. Little Growler. And while all this was going on Cute Old Sylvia stayed on the roost asking me her questions in her high pitched voice. Later the Ginger Roo came up for his cracker.

Kids are still sleeping in. I've made a batch of Lavender Cold Process Soap this morning. Inspired by all the lavender chatter I'm sure. And I picked up some knitting needles and am going to make a dish cloth today. I haven't knitted in 3 years I don't think. DH is fishing this side of the Canadian Border on the Rainy River and it's too cold out to get in the yard yet...so I'll just futz around the house doing my own things I guess.

Have a great day all!

 

[jerryse]

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False Morels AKA Big Reds

Tue, April 05, 2016

 

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[duluthralphie]

It appears my farm is just outside the mushroom area at the moment...