Texas

[lovingmyhens]

It was 70 degrees yesterday.  Actually it was pretty warm at 6 am and now it has been raining a grey drizzle all day and it is in the 40s.  Can we rewind the weather to yesterday please!

X2!!

 

[ronniewayne]

I could use some advice. Yesterday, we acquired three peeps (two barred rocks and one easter egger) who are about 3 weeks old. A friend had purchased them at the local feed store, and after two weeks was told by her landlord that she could not have chickens. Right now we have them in an outdoor coop, and they're as happy as clams. But the outdoor temperature is still in the 60s and 70s. We can bring them into the garage when the cold front hits tomorrow night.

But in early December we're going out of town for several days. By then the peeps will be about 4 1/2 weeks old, probably too young to be left in an outdoor coop. Our other chickens are all adults and cold hardy. But suspect that these peeps will still be too young to be outside when the temp gets into the 30s and 40s.

I would leave them in a coop with a light that at least comes on at night. or just leave it on 24 hours with plenty of feed and water as long as they have room to get away from the heat they will do fine . no drafts of course.

 

[ronniewayne]

ms jellybean
where in north tx are you? I have a rototiller I would be willing to rent you if you would be willing to pay in vegtables .

 

[jockeyeba]

It's wet and 37*, very windy too - gusts to 30mph. Chance of more rain so it is cloudy.  My single pane windows make it look like the house is a sauna.  Come on Wednesday!  50's and sun!!!

Wish I could stay in bread today.  

I am making bread.    I started it last night so it will be ready to go into the over soon.  My mom wants me to make the cranberry orange version when she is here next week.  I have a lemon herb (rosemary, lemon thyme and basil) version going. No cheese in it though.  

Stay warm and dry everyone!  Have a blessed day.

Those loafs on that site look fabulous I will be making some tomorrow!

 

[jockeyeba]

My 'soup" recipe.  Yummmmy!

Looks good Made my Chicken Tortilla Soup a few days ago & Shepards Pie tonight......going to try your bread for sure

 

[jockeyeba]

It is 38 here now and raining!   The poor young chickens don't see to mind.  I don't have heat in their coop because they are still in the hoop-coop and the covered area where they sleep is only 4x4, so for 18 half grown chickens that makes for a cozy temperature.  The older chickens have a heat lamp on.  It's not that cold but the rain makes the air feel damp.  They all received extra feed today, even the horse.

Extra feed & hay for my sheep, their not too happy with the cold & rain Put my 18 yr. old in the barn with the other 2 horses today. Put a windbreak on the Wyandotte coop

 

[TexasLisa]

GOOD MORNING FELLOW TEXANS!

It is a bit cold today. We are reading 40 degrees and it is still raining and the wind is blowing. Good day for soup, bread, and coffee. We got 3" rain!

Lisa

 

[TXchickmum]

Good morning! -cool, windy, and overcast in N. Texas. -'bout 36 degrees. Coffee is definitely hitting the spot! -'bout to cook the family some apple fritter bread, eggs, bacon, and grits. -always a big breakfast on the weekend. -think I shall finish harvesting the herbs from the garden before the sleet arrives. -basil and sage are drying in the laundry room this morning.

 

[Ms Jellybean]

Those loafs on that site look fabulous

I will be making some tomorrow!

They are wonderful and you can make it so many different ways. Read the comments for ideas. I love how you can start it the night before you bake it and do nothing to it. Easiest bread ever!

Extra feed & hay for my sheep, their not too happy with the cold & rain

Put my 18 yr. old in the barn with the other 2 horses today. Put a windbreak on the Wyandotte coop

I am hoping mean 18 year old horse and not a teenage person. There are times I think my 19 year old son would benefit from a night in the barn (if I had one).

ms jellybean
where in north tx are you? I have a rototiller I would be willing to rent you if you would be willing to pay in vegtables .

I live in McKinney. My garden is 10x20 but I get quite a few veggies. I could share some. I mostly grow beans, squashes and tomatoes. I tried corn last year. Never again.

In fact, I have some sweet corn seeds that are nonGMO and organic (I think) if anyone would like them. They should still be viable.

 

[showbarnmom]

Alright, jockey, you're on! Here's my redneck brooder pen