Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[jvls1942]

I just found out Mills Fleet Farm plans to build a 219,000 sq. ft. store in the southwest quadrant of I-94 and 60th St in Kenosha. Now I'll have 2 F&F!!!!!!

Yea, wish me luck on the hatch. I'll be home all weekend to monitor to temp and humidity. Also, not really nervous or worried about turning either. The dang hen moves them when getting on and off, so I figured that whenever I add water, I'll move 'em and that will be enough.

Funny note: The instructions said to sterilize the bator and eggs? I didn't see a reason for this as the eggs I've hatched before were under a broody and never sterile, nor was the hen! I could see if the bator had been used before, but geez.

well, sterilization is not a bad idea. I admit I don't do it as often as I should.
I give my bators a good cleaning after I shut them off for the season. but when I start them up, I go for months and months .

as far as sterilizing eggs. we wash ours sometimes.
If they are not too soiled, they go in,,, as is ..

I just sold 12 hens. mostly the Sagitta offspring
I still have about 20 chickens to get rid of.
I hope she didn't take all the ones that are laying.
I gave her the barred rock. I know it was laying.

I also gave her two that were in the nests.
so she should have at least 3 started layers.

......jiminwisc......

 

[GranolaGirl72]

That will be a happy lady, Jim.

 

[corewassen87]

That will be a happy lady, Jim.

is there such a thing?!

 

[Daethen]

is there such a thing?!

Yes, Corey, there is.

 

[bigzio]

Fish Fry Friday to all.... hope you enjoy yours if indeed you have one!

Yep, Happy Lady's means you don't have to give up your half of all stuff....pays to be nice!

Getting close to the bash again already...gonna order another heirloom pizza cutter...takes time to get the order filled.....hope you all can make the annual event at Camp.

Loved the Sunshine today, and so did the hens finding those new green shoots!

Stay Safe ..bigz

 

[GranolaGirl72]

So found a farm up in Merrill that has different birds in addition to heirloom pigs. I noticed that they pride themselves in being a vaccine free farm. Any thoughts on buying birds that are not?

 

[jvls1942]

good evening,

I just got a job tonight. tomorrow I start.
start the incubator up, that is.
Jordan's parents just delivered 100 eggs for me to incubate.
Sagitta, Jersey Giants and something they called fuzzy heads. I am guessing some sort of Polish .

I sold 12 hens today.
it will be interesting to see how many eggs we get tomorrow.

Jordan's dad is going to do some welding for me in return for incubating the eggs.

I checked the local dealer to see what he could come up with for discs for my potato hiller. how does about $1600.oo sound ? me too..

I don't think he had any idea of what I am trying to put together.

GG I just sold 12 unvaccinated hens. and I am sure I have bought some in the past.
ya takes your chances.

Corey, were your piglets vaccinated ?
were they cut ?

If it dries out a bit, I am going to retrieve the cultivator from behind the garage and maybe start taking some spring teeth off of it.

.....jiminwisc.......

 

[babylady4]

Hello from southern WI!

First week at the new job: I love it!!!! It is so nice to be working in corporate offices; and I even get to wear my blue jeans.

CS, they have instructions for installing a computer fan into your incubator on this site. I did that with mine and it has been just fine.

Started the process for my relocation package today...... it will be so nice to get our own private country estate and get my birds! It could not happen at a better time, as they JUST had a heroin bust one block down from out house yesterday. Cops came in complete with SWAT team...... the school was locked down as well.

I hope the sun appears soon!

 

[CherMoz]

Good morning! The sun is shining here

None of my chickens were vaccinated. They have all done well. Some people have said have all vaccinated or none vaccinated (for Marek's at least). Whether or not that is advice to abide by is unknown by me.
I would like the name of the farm you are speaking of, as my DH has expressed an interest in raising some pigs in the future.
Have a good day all!

 

[jvls1942]

good morning,
today I am starting up one incubator.
have 100 eggs to set.

then if it isn't too muddy, I am going to try to bring the cultivator from the garden to the driveway and start modifying it..
lots of nuts and bolts to loosen up.

today is round two of the dogs'worm meds.

CS, a fan is a good thing to have in the bator.
BL4 's idea is a good one.
wire it in so that it runs constantly.

.........jiminwisc......