Texas

[Ren2014]

Just like umbrellas - if you have one/carry one, you can guarantee it won't rain. If you don't have one, well...

- Ant Farm

lol, we got to mow today, woo hoo!

 

[Ren2014]

Sunshine, heat and a FREAKIN chicken snake today in Red Rock. GEEES... I was just saying we haven't had one in a week. This bad boy was 6 ft.

I did by some sulfur to put out but have been waiting for it to dry up. It did, we mowed and rain's a comin again

 

[RoosterCogburn7]

Muscadine jelly. That has been a long time.

 

[TexasLisa]

lol, we got to mow today, woo hoo!

Nooooooooo!!!! How could you say that? I am so tempted to get out there, but it would really muck our yard up plus wet grass is hard on the mower. sigh....

Muscadine jelly. That has been a long time.

Ken and I were given a jar of Muscadine Jelly. First time we ever had it. Good! My son's friend gave us some muscadine plants. I have them in a large pot waiting to be planted.

Rain is to hit us again this afternoon. Lord please have mercy....

 

[hungnguyen]

Sunshine, heat and a FREAKIN chicken snake today in Red Rock.

Yep, look like the summer pattern has returned. We will feel the heat and dryness for the next 10 days. At least, no more muddy ground and the chicken can scratch now. Watch out for hole in chick cage that snake can get in; I lost a few like this so far.

 

[Lacy P]

Ugh. Not ready for snake season. I got 2 Guinea hens and I think I am going to buy 2 peacocks to put in my pen to try and discourage them from coming in...

 

[hensfortherapy]

Does anyone near Liberty Hill, north of Austin have a couple laying hens they would like to rehome? I am more than willing to buy them. I promise to only let then free range when I am outside with them,as I really am not sure if a hawk or a stray dog got my last two.
I was not able to make the auction this past Sunday in Briggs. I really would like to have a couple of layers and not brood chicks.

 

[hensfortherapy]

My brother's graveside service was beautiful. Military honors. All he would have wanted. Taps, gun salute and presentation of our flag to his sons. Thank you to the Color Guard that executed it flawlessly with honor and grace.

 

[ChicKat]

Originally Posted by Ren2014
Nooooooooo!!!! How could you say that? I am so tempted to get out there, but it would really muck our yard up plus wet grass is hard on the mower. sigh....

Ken and I were given a jar of Muscadine Jelly. First time we ever had it. Good! My son's friend gave us some muscadine plants. I have them in a large pot waiting to be planted.

Rain is to hit us again this afternoon. Lord please have mercy....

still too mudy here.... yep, Mercy is always good. ;O) ...Got 5 cups of grapes yestarday -- (mine are all wild growing) -- and there's a lot out there.....

Yep, look like the summer pattern has returned. We will feel the heat and dryness for the next 10 days. At least, no more muddy ground and the chicken can scratch now. Watch out for hole in chick cage that snake can get in; I lost a few like this so far.

I have muddy ground and sprinkles today...also rain got in some of the feeders....drat. Summer pattern? snakes? --

. good advice about the holes...sorry that you lost some chicks.

Ugh. Not ready for snake season. I got 2 Guinea hens and I think I am going to buy 2 peacocks to put in my pen to try and discourage them from coming in...

Heard about a flock of chickens herding a rattle snake into the woods away from their owner -- kind of a cool story.-- Couldn't find that video - it was a team effort by the old hens -- cool to watch.
Here's a hen killing a baby sidewinder:

This video - shows a chicken snake shaking its tail like it was a rattle snake...and interesting how when the snake stops running and starts attacking back.

Hate when they do that -- they become fearsome IMO.

Does anyone near Liberty Hill, north of Austin have a couple laying hens they would like to rehome? I am more than willing to buy them. I promise to only let then free range when I am outside with them,as I really am not sure if a hawk or a stray dog got my last two.
I was not able to make the auction this past Sunday in Briggs. I really would like to have a couple of layers and not brood chicks.

Maybe try Craigs list, or a local feed store bulletin board... you could also check your local paper and even put a wanted ad at your feed store or in your paper. Barring success from that -- try to contact someone around who has chickens -- like people who sell roadside eggs. Although they don't usually want to part with their chickens -- it could be that you could get a laying hen that way. Good luck with your quest -- and let us know about your success with it.

My brother's graveside service was beautiful. Military honors. All he would have wanted. Taps, gun salute and presentation of our flag to his sons. Thank you to the Color Guard that executed it flawlessly with honor and grace.

 

[elevatedruby]

i got to meet one of the chicken snakes and when i tried to stab it i knocked the wall out behind it and it got away hopefully it wont return soon or at least i got my pellet gun close. messed up part is my brother walked in 5 minutes after me and he saw it and ppointed it out to me. i honestly thought he was joking at first too