Surviving Minnesota!

[holm25]

Thanks Holm, I tried straw a few years ago, the ladies were too dumb and ate it, 3 got impacted crops from it so now I stay away from it... but that is a good idea...

I have never seen my birds eats straw before... Weird...

 

[Elise Ferguson]

I've been debating getting some older hay from the barn that was too stemy for the horses to use as bedding. I figure if they eat that at least it's grass and not straw. Might not be as warm though.

 

[duluthralphie]

Spring is almost here!!

Ralphie, sorry to hear about the Large comb situation. I think large combs should be optional in he north for all breeds. But who cares what I think, lol

Not looking forward to the lower temps coming up. I have to go out and try and find some big pine shavings. Last batch I got from TS were just slivers, I can't use those as my birds just eat them... Fleet farm only has tiny shavings, starting to get frustrated here.

Runnings has the best I have found

 

[duluthralphie]

I have never seen my birds eats straw before... Weird...

I am coin pile and save leafs next year...the ones I used this year are the best bedding I have ever had.

 

[Bogtown Chick]

Arg. A big rough night already.

I did it to myself. and Sean Connery. Left the back door open to the run. Forgot this morning. At about 4:20 today. Broad daylight before our very eyes in the front yard:
Sean has two tail feathers left some scrapings and punctures to his back and looks like he’s had the bejeezus shook out of him. I’m sure he’s shocky. He’s in the warm house and a 15 year old with tears in her eyes syringing sugar water and electrolytes. Now nestled in a clothes basket, dark room and waiting for my assessment in a day or two. If he’s with us still. He can stand. He can turn his head sidevto side. He can get back on his feet from his back.

DS scrambled for the right firearm. Then find the shells. but things move fast out there. And now we’re planning his return.
Smart bugger knew what time I closed the door and came early too. Earlier than before because the Pop doors been shut. My thoughts are that Sean was waiting for Sunny Two to roost and he got caught out there or he went to save his girl. He’s been my extra rooster and I’ve been thinking about culling him because he’s so randy. I mean this fox knows how to pick them for me... honestly. But who’s next... ? We’re thinking and hoping him.

 

[Bogtown Chick]

My oak leaves and one bale of swamp grass hay are performing well in the run.

 

[duluthralphie]

Down with Fox!

Down with fox..

Down with Fox!

 

[I Love Layers]

Last day of school was today, wished I could say the first semester was done but I can't since my school makes the "amazing"(not) decision to end first semester on January 15. We did take our Algebra 2 finals today and yesterday since its a lot of stuff to remeber over break. I am feeling really good about yesterday's and I am hoping for am A. Unsure about todays however

 

[Bogtown Chick]

Things got Christmas there on BYC!

Woot.

 

[Cluckies]

Runnings has the best I have found

I went to runnings last year, too small, and they said it was the biggest they get. when I catch it right at TSC, they are nice big and fluffy...

Arg. A big rough night already.

I did it to myself. and Sean Connery. Left the back door open to the run. Forgot this morning. At about 4:20 today. Broad daylight before our very eyes in the front yard:
Sean has two tail feathers left some scrapings and punctures to his back and looks like he’s had the bejeezus shook out of him. I’m sure he’s shocky. He’s in the warm house and a 15 year old with tears in her eyes syringing sugar water and electrolytes. Now nestled in a clothes basket, dark room and waiting for my assessment in a day or two. If he’s with us still. He can stand. He can turn his head sidevto side. He can get back on his feet from his back.

DS scrambled for the right firearm. Then find the shells. but things move fast out there. And now we’re planning his return.
Smart bugger knew what time I closed the door and came early too. Earlier than before because the Pop doors been shut. My thoughts are that Sean was waiting for Sunny Two to roost and he got caught out there or he went to save his girl. He’s been my extra rooster and I’ve been thinking about culling him because he’s so randy. I mean this fox knows how to pick them for me... honestly. But who’s next... ? We’re thinking and hoping him.

Oh nooooo


I do have my leaves which I put in the big part of my run, I love having those for the girls. I collected 9 big paper leaf bags this fall, that is all that would fit in my shed...