Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[babylady4]

Ashland is beautiful! The ice caves were stunning!

I'll post pics when we get back.

 

[cuties]

Ashland is beautiful! The ice caves were stunning!

I'll post pics when we get back.

Glad you had fun!

 

[Terri O]

Thought this was interesting and maybe of some use to some of you. This is from the rescue that I work with:

What is Coccidiosis?
Coccidiosis is an intestinal disease that affects several different animal species including canines and humans. Coccidia is one of the most prevalent protozoal infections in North American animals, second only to giardia. Eimeria and Isospora are the two genera that are often referred to as "coccidia." These two genera contain a large number of species that infect a variety of animals throughout the world.
The diseases caused by these microscopic protozoal parasites are referred to collectively as coccidiosis, and they vary tremendously in virulence.
Some species cause diseases that result in mild symptoms that might go unnoticed (i.e., mild diarrhea) and eventually disappear, while other species cause highly virulent infections that are rapidly fatal. The causative agent is a protozoan that has the ability to multiply rapidly. The major damage is due to the rapid multiplication of the parasite in the intestinal wall, and the subsequent rupture of the cells of the intestinal lining. Several stages of multiplication occur before the final stage, the oocyst, is passed in the feces. Oocysts are extremely resistant to environmental stress and are difficult to completely remove from the environment. Oocysts are frequent contaminants of feed and water and when the sporulated oocysts are ingested by other animals they start the life cycle over in the new host.
Life Cycle of Coccidia
The life cycles of both genera of coccidia are similar. A host is infected when it ingests oocysts that have been passed in the feces of another host. The oocyst encysts in the host's small intestine, and the sporozoites contained within the oocyst are liberated. The sporozoites penetrate the cells of the host's small intestine and reproduce asexually. Each generation of asexual reproduction produces multiple merozoites; the merozoites are liberated from the cell and infect new cells. It is this stage of the infection that can result in destruction of massive numbers of cells in the host's small intestine and, ultimately, lead to the host's death. Some of the merozoites that enter the host's cells transform into gametocytes. The gametocytes transform into gametes, the gametes fuse, and the resulting zygote begins to develop into an oocyst. The developing oocyst escapes from the host's cell, and it is passed in the host's feces. Typically, when the oocyst is passed in the feces, it is not infective because it does not contain sporozoites; this is an unsporulated oocyst. After several days (or weeks, depending on the species) outside of the host's body, the oocyst completes development and sporozoites are found within; this is a sporulated oocyst, and it is infective to the next host.
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Lots of new words with "ities" in them!

 

[Celtic Chick]

Flashbacks to microbiology.

Cind!

Zeke!

Night all!

 

[zeke]

well hello to you robin,,, your not quite yourself without your partner,,,heather,,, whats the deal? hope she finds time to get back and stir you and jim up a little,,,, sleep well c.c zeke

 

[Cindlady]

Hi All!

Just made 5 Angle Food cakes!

(1 flopped

)
I'm hungry!

Night All!

 

[babylady4]

Amy, on our way to Eagle River!

 

[unkadan]

Amy, on our way to Eagle River!

Pond hockey?

 

[Terri O]

Hi All!

Just made 5 Angle Food cakes!

(1 flopped

)
I'm hungry!

Night All!

So Cind...did you use the bottle trick to separate your yolks from whites? I should try to make a GF one...Angel Food was always my choice for birthdays since I was little! So you are getting enough eggs then! I am going up in numbers too....unfortunately it seems like I have a bunch of late layers lately so they are frozen by the time I get to them! I think I need to hit the nest boxes 3 times a day during this cold stuff!

You all were talking about frostbite etc...I did an unintended study here. I had to house a bunch of extra roos in an outdoor dog kennel. THey can go inside to roost if they wish but usually sleep "under the stars." Most of their combs have frozen. They few that dont have any damage are the OE birds. They are a cross of Cuckoo Marans and Blue Ameraucana. They have combs like an Ameraucana. Obviously there is no humidity out there from breathing. I agree with whoever said that the humidity is not the only problem. Interesting.

I need to head out now and pick up frozen eggs...I am down with a cold (AGAIN) so I am procrastinating as usual!
Have a great day! TerriO

 

[jvls1942]

good late morning, I let the birds loose,, gave them a little water.. I will have to go out later and fill the feeder.. getting only 5 eggs per day.. might have to whack those red stars.. I think they are beyond laying.. I think the guy I bought them from lied to me.. I can put them on c l as stewing chickens.. $3.oo / each.. somebody will buy them..

If it wasn't so cold out, I would butcher them myself ..

can't think of anything to write about.. maybe something exciting will happen today ..

....jiminwiscstillonhisfirstcuppa.......