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[Stumpfarmer]

Trying to find the components in the Stumpfarmer Family Archaeological site to move ABBA's feed bowls into something they can't flip over, that will fit into the hoop house's existing doors, that I can find/build from current inventory, that isn't too heavy/awkward for me to move on my own, or that I can put together with the energy I have today. It's the last two that are stopping me cold.

 

[cheryl98117]

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It took me 2 hours this morning to get caught up with the forum! lol Thats why most of my posts are all in a row. lol Looks like we might actually get some clearer sky's this afternoon, but I'm not going to hold my breath.

Hows everything at your little farm going?

 

[CarolynF]

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My feeder is rather tall and narrow and easier to tip than the big metal or 5 gallon bucket ones, so I used a little something from the house. It's called Quake Putty (aka Museum putty). I bought it at Lowes or HomeDepot after the last quake that shook our house enough to get my attention. It's like ultra super sticky silly putty or floral putty. It's original purpose was securing fragile items to a shelf in case of a quake. It's used in museums, too. Anyway, I have my feeder sitting on top of a 4x6 and I put a wad of the quake putty on the bottom of the feeder to keep it from getting knocked off. It works very well. It definitely fits into the "easy" category.

 

[herbandteas]

I had that problem this morning too. Had to restart the modem and the wireless. whats funny is after that DH was on his computer and I am sitting a cross from him on my computer and his is working and mine was not!!!!


Then it started up again

 

[Chickielady]

Hi, popping in for a minute to say we got the stuff for a hive body & 2 supers, and I am ordering the frames after this post.
I know it is later in the season NOW, but everything is late NOW!!!
We are about 3 months behind in our weather, and If I get a hive & have to hand feed the bees honey all winter, then so BEE it.
FiL has told us that he has ALL his bee gear, hardware & wooden, that is at least 3 hive bodies and about 8 supers from what I could tell, lots of frames, extra everything~~~
Good news too~
I went out in the sun and looked for the miner bumblers, and there they were coming & going from a tiny hole in the ground under a weed leaf..
Their entrance hole is about the size or a little bigger than a pencil!
I never would have found it but had to sit & watch.
I am soooo glad they are safe !
I have to build a shelter & put a round piece of fencing around it so we do not further disturb them.
I'll be back later~

 

[4cats3kids1hubby2many]

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I'm teasing....my DD was mad at me the other day and told me this...but funny one of her friend's had called her mother this...I saw a friend on FB whose child had told her this. Must be an epedemic or something.

It doesn't bother me, because you are right.....I am instilling morals and beliefs and work ethics and respect for people and animals, etc. So If I get the award....I want a big shiny trophy....cuz I am doing my best.

BTW...thank you

I tried to raise my kids to be thoughtful, self reliant, kind, and never to pay full retail for anything if they could avoid it...

I love couponing. Never full retail - you betcha.

 

[Stumpfarmer]

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My feeder is rather tall and narrow and easier to tip than the big metal or 5 gallon bucket ones, so I used a little something from the house. It's called Quake Putty (aka Museum putty). I bought it at Lowes or HomeDepot after the last quake that shook our house enough to get my attention. It's like ultra super sticky silly putty or floral putty. It's original purpose was securing fragile items to a shelf in case of a quake. It's used in museums, too. Anyway, I have my feeder sitting on top of a 4x6 and I put a wad of the quake putty on the bottom of the feeder to keep it from getting knocked off. It works very well. It definitely fits into the "easy" category.

Well, fine for those who have something besides pasture-grass or wire mesh to stick things to, but not applicable to this sturucture. (I have the stuff, too, but it is 100% not applicable to the circumstances).

 

[CarolynF]

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Rats, sorry it didn't help.

 

[Stumpfarmer]

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Rats, sorry it didn't help.

My problem: I assume that I have been sufficiently clear for anyone to advise me.

I really need to post a photo of the current version of the hoop house. It will, by winter, have two more security levels and a solid-sided coup attached, but at the moment it's a hardware cloth and 1" mesh chicken wire tube supported by PVC pipe, with a drilled and glued ridge board, one end solid plywood and the other a two-piece door, the foundation of which is two eight-foot 4X4s, sitting on what was 4' tall grass: not a smooth surface in sight. Also the Tower of solitude, which is similar only in the use of hardware cloth and chickenwire.

 

[VelvettFog]

I have a chicken who developed a limp over night. As I was walking up to the coops to let the girls out this morning, I realized that I had not closed the pop door. I was a little worried, because that means anything could have gotten to them in the night. Everything seemed ok, then I noticed that my favorite bird has a limp. She's the only one who let me pick her up, so it was easy to examine her. The only sign of any injury I could see is a very very small scratch on the top of the 'sore' foot. No thorn in the foot pad that I can see. And I cannot seem to get her to complain to any touch. When she walks she lifts the sore foot very high, and sets it down gingerly, and seems to try and not put her full weight on it. She still comes to my whistle, just not running. I checked all the joints in that leg, and she does not complain nor can I see/feel anything.

What should I be on the look out for?