Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[sunshinemartini]

Went to the barn to check on things...and it appears the Cayuga's are layin' !! One big cold egg. I couldn't tell if it was frozen or not. Anyone ever attempt to incubate duck eggs?

 

[Amyable]

Went to the barn to check on things...and it appears the Cayuga's are layin' !! One big cold egg. I couldn't tell if it was frozen or not. Anyone ever attempt to incubate duck eggs?

Yep, doing it right now, with Cayugas! I hatched 5 Welsh Harlequins last year. Just like chickens, except they go 28 days and can tolerate higher humidity.

 

[sunshinemartini]

Yep, doing it right now, with Cayugas! I hatched 5 Welsh Harlequins last year. Just like chickens, except they go 28 days and can tolerate higher humidity.

Awesome!! So, how can I tell if it got frozen?, other then it obviously being solid, it was just very cold, brought it in and it's in a bowl on my kitchen counter. I'd like to gather a few before I set them.

 

[bigzio]

Eveniing All...the sunshine helped today, now let's up the temp a tad aor two!

Hope you do get the wash machine moved upstairs Jim. It would make life so much easier, especially being able to eliminate lifting the water up and out. It just might happen here too in the future. I know suzie would love me for it...that's worth something , I guess.

I hear ya Joe, but a guy has to keep fighting for what is right. What really set me off was when the DNR said PETA wouldn't stand for more open seasons without due cause and proof of the need....really? He didn't have much to say when I asked him who he was employed by?
The conservation congress takes time to implement changes, and our input isn't lost or ingored in numbers. It's our only chance for real changes.

Hurly nice eggs...i can tell you are still working and have all kinds of time. Wait til you someday retire, then plain deviled eggs will have to be worked into your full schedule...LOL!

Jen, just call them pets, then the livestock rule won't apply....ya gotta stay a step ahead of tie wielding, this is just the way it is folks.... most of the time. (in my opinion)

Thanks for the reply flocksalot. Nice to know it will still run rh that high without any water.

Have fun...bigz

 

[Angiebubs]

K I goodman where r you at? There are several people in Hudson that have chickens and advertise on craigslist. I am about 45 minutes north of there.

 

[delisha]

Hi All! I'm new to this site and currently don't own any chickens. Hopefully one day we will. We live in the city of Hudson, WI (so the twin cities). I cannot find the city ordinance's where it says they are not allowed - though I know it's there. I'm hoping to find or start a group to get this changed. But in the mean time, does anyone have any tips on where I can find the code so I can specifically read about what it says??

Thanks so much!
Jen

http://ecode360.com/9775805

 

[Hurley]

Hurley nice eggs...i can tell you are still working and have all kinds of time. Wait til you someday retire, then plain deviled eggs will have to be worked into your full schedule...LOL!


Have fun...bigz

LOL, all kinds of time, yup, that's me.

Actually, it was the first day I got home before sundown, and that was so exciting that I combined making deviled eggs with egg coloring with the boys. They had fun making momma's eggs "da rainbow cowors", so who could resist that and staying up late anyway to get it done?



Hey TO! 4 clears, 8 seriously dancing little developing quail.

Loving this incubator, man - talk about no maintenance so far. That puppy has been rock solid and the eggs are developing very well. Only tossed out 5 pullet eggs (not yet fertile) and 3 random others, the other 60 or so are developing...

 

[Bigfamily4me]

I'm sick. Just a cold but talking on a phone all day and not coughing in some bodies ear ain't easy.

Forgive me if I already told you about the workshop. Cold meds on board. But Halden did really well with the workshop. He didn't get overwhelmed by 6 new adults. He did table time and was showing everyone what a smart little boy is in there. They were really impressed and it makes everyone more hopeful of a positive outcome.

Something else... Jim posted something funny. When I read it i guffawed, which is humorous on its own!

The type is getting blurry. Work tomorrow, kid birthday party Sat, family birthday party Sunday. Oh and the boys are candle lighters at 8am church Sunday. Why do I do these things to myself. SLEEP is needed!

Oh and I have 4 Marans in lockdown right now. Three days I think. No brooder set up yet of course. Why be prepared when you can procrastinate?

Edited to add: out of 13 hens I got 1 mother plucking egg! Lazy things...

 

[Terri O]

Hi all! Just got back from Dog class a little bit ago. We went down to the more beginner class because the instructor said Magic needs "more confidence" before she can do the bigger obstacles. It is an odd way of training for me because the last time the instructor's motto was "Correct the wrong and make the right easy" This instructor says "reward the right and dont let the dog make the wrong move" Totally different!

WHen we lived in Oconomowoc I had chickens...I gave my neighbors eggs. As long as I didnt have any complaints I was OK. I did talk to the city manager, he said that I was going to say they were my kids' pets...I said I brought pictures! It was of my 3 year old eating cherrios on the deck with a hen sharing!

I have a really sore throat tonight...dont get it! I had a cold last week and it went away. Now I have this! Cant say I am enjoying it!

I need to get these littles in bed...I doubt that they will sleep tonight!
TerriO

 

[babylady4]

jbher...

If I were you, I would not violate the code...... a $1000 fine is a bit steep..... and ignorance is no excuse.