Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[babylady4]

BigZ, what was the name of that pioneer style farm down here in IL? The one that holds a plant and chick sale every spring? I wanted to post the info.....

 

[ParkfieldFarm]

Hey all--how's everyone surviving? Everything feels go-go-go. We had a snow day yesterday--I couldn't make it into 'real' work but of course I spent all day on the computer working on farm stuff. Overall I'm enjoying myself but I wouldn't mind an afternoon off.

FANTASTIC hive BL4! Congrats

 

[Hurley]

Lots of white stuff all around, but the cold isn't bad and it's sure pretty. Beats negative 28 any day. The outdoor chickens gave me the middle wing finger when I opened the coop door this am. They said they are perfectly fine eating snow, rather than hopping out 2 feet to the water, thank you very much.

The month old chicks are growing fast. Going to have to put up a larger brooder area for them in the basement this weekend. A little barred rock pullet is my buddy. I open the brooder to care for them and she hops up on the side and waits to be picked up and carried around while I tend to chores.

Tonight, she was quite the little ham. She yawned, so I mocked her. This started a yawning fight. I would fake yawn at her and she'd fake yawn back, all exaggerated and looking like an opera singer. Little stinker. She was quite proud of her new trick.

 

[Hurley]

I know nothing at all about beehives, but that there looks impressive! Best of luck!

 

[No More Empty Nest]

New hive arrived today! I’ll have to put my own stamp on it so it is distinctive for the bees.

I have been down with a cold since Monday night..... first illness all winter. May it be the last one as well!

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Wow! Nice hive!

We had our grandson over today. That little 18 month old sure tires me out, but I love him to death. Thank heaven for nap time!

 

[QueenAvis]

Happy Valentines day!

 

[Hurley]

Happy Valentines Day!

 

[bigzio]

Chilly FFF here today with the wind!
It's the Garfield Farms in Campton Hills Il bl4.
In may they have a special event for all the critical and rare breeds of livestock and poultry. It's on my bucket list to make the event one of these years.
http://www.garfieldfarm.org/

bigz

 

[babylady4]

That is the one; thank you! May 19th is the date for this year.

I made it to work today, and was happy to go home...... sucks being sick, I get so worn out. Looking forward to a quiet weekend.

I’ve been looking a shed plans; I think I found the one I want for the coop. A lean-to style that is elevated. Looks easy enough to build (but I am sure my neighbors will be over to help).

 

[babylady4]

No going back now! Submitted my chick order! Finally getting chickens! I’ve been on this board for NINE YEARS without chickens!