Texas

[topdycke]

We're barely halfway through the day and there have been a few surprises.

For one, this happened.

You can see everything up here!

Yeah, you're gonna have to feed me up here. I don't think I can get down.

So there's that.

Then, my Cutie (my adorable little mutt who also loves to hop onto my shoulder) didn't come out when I called. I thought, okay, maybe she escaped the yard again. She'll come back when she hears me scooping out food.

So I went to the feed container, opened it up, and inside was Cutie. I was horrified. She was fine and she chirped at me, waiting for me to lift her up. Needless to say, I ran her to the water and made sure she drank. I was so upset because I always check to make sure none of the chickens stay in the feed bucket. They love to hop in when I'm distracted, gah! She's fine, but thank God for small blessings. I didn't close the container correctly yesterday, so she had enough air. Jesus.

I need a drink.

Great photo. You should use it for your avatar!

 

[Teri Metcalf]

We're barely halfway through the day and there have been a few surprises.

For one, this happened.

You can see everything up here!

Yeah, you're gonna have to feed me up here. I don't think I can get down.

So there's that.

Then, my Cutie (my adorable little mutt who also loves to hop onto my shoulder) didn't come out when I called. I thought, okay, maybe she escaped the yard again. She'll come back when she hears me scooping out food.

So I went to the feed container, opened it up, and inside was Cutie. I was horrified. She was fine and she chirped at me, waiting for me to lift her up. Needless to say, I ran her to the water and made sure she drank. I was so upset because I always check to make sure none of the chickens stay in the feed bucket. They love to hop in when I'm distracted, gah! She's fine, but thank God for small blessings. I didn't close the container correctly yesterday, so she had enough air. Jesus.

I need a drink.

That's great! Glad that Cutie is alive and well.

 

[Teri Metcalf]

What do yall think of this serama rooster, he is 4 months old and triple laced?

What do yall think of this serama rooster, he is 4 months old and triple laced?

He's gorgeous! Hard to believe that he is so handsome at only 4 months. You should use that last pic as your avatar.

 

[jockeyeba]

What do yall think of this serama rooster, he is 4 months old and triple laced?

He is beautiful, is that a normal color for Serama's?

 

[Italia]

Austin is reporting 12.5 inches of rain in south Austin! Here, 25 miles east of downtown, we have only had 1.5 inches so far.

How much have y'all had??

We got 2 inches here. I hope the twelve pours into lake travis. It even rained worms! We did an internet search and found some comfort, but at first we were pretty freaked out, had to take a shower. Found strange hair like worms in containers that were under trees. Creepy. I should have taken pics before we dumped them out. I have the urge to feed everyone copious amounts of garlic!

 

[Teri Metcalf]

After nearly 7 inches of rain our girls are trying to dry out on the poop deck.

 

[Italia]

If you start fermenting their feed, it will cut your feed bill almost in half and your chickens will be healthier.

I needed to see this as a reminder. I do this, and one lazy day sets me back a few weeks, before the pain of the feed bill hits and it becomes a great idea again. It is easy as pie, I have no excuse other than pure laziness. I really need to set up an area with specific buckets and make it part of an everyday thing. As it stands now it is random and I need to make it a daily routine. Ugh.... thanks for the bootie kick...... I needed it.

 

[Italia]

After nearly 7 inches of rain our girls are trying to dry out on the poop deck.

7 inches

wow! Lucky duck

 

[LBejaran]

If you start fermenting their feed, it will cut your feed bill almost in half and your chickens will be healthier.

I've definitely wanted to ferment their feed for awhile; my browser history can attest to that, haha! My only problem right now is putting money aside for the buckets and ACV, and setting aside time to turn those buckets into the perfect place to let the feed ferment. Apparently, I am my father's daughter becauseI'm already finding ways to customize the buckets. I'm thinking of cutting out a portion of the bucket's lid and replacing it with window screen to keep the air flow up and the bugs out. And instead of drilling holes, maybe installing a colander within the bucket itself so I don't have to lift an entire bucket out. It would enable me to have less work for the same result. Plus, there would be a little less of our feed falling through the holes.

So many plans! I just wish I could already set them into motion.

 

[LBejaran]

Great photo. You should use it for your avatar!

Thanks!