Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[dkvart1]

Morning all!

Cind, sorry to hear you've been under the weather.

Dooner, a call is a breed of duck.

DH took another trip out to house and the neighbor lady he met earlier had mowed our lawn for us, how sweet was that! DH told her if there's anything we can ever do for her... he'll be snowblowing her drive this winter. Crazy man LOVES to snowblow! Everybody wins!

She's a widow, sells real estate, loves to plant flowers and the lot I want to buy off her is full of flowers. We have a lot in common, as I too fill up every available space with flowers and used to sell real estate. She has a daughter who lives in Chicago and visits 3x's a week who's a photographer (I might actually be able to learn a few things from her! woohoo!).

Raiquee, I know what you mean, we found a lot of beautiful acreage with great outbuildings, but the house generally couldn't accomidate us without a lot of work and expense. If it were solely up to me I would have taken less house and a lot more acreage. In the interest of getting out of FL, I sacrificed acreage for a house that is totally redone top to bottom with new EVERYTHING on only 1/2 acre. DH will be 60 this year and I'm no spring chicken myself, and some minor work is one thing, a complete overhaul to make a house suit our needs is a whole 'nother animal.

There are two empty lots behind us and one on the side of us, so there is a potential to increase our acreage a little. Our new neighbor owns all three. Hubby thinks she asking WAY to much for the lot next to us, but I think she may come down a bit and if means I have to work full time for 3 or 4 years to pay for it I will. I INTEND to get that lot one way or another!

I believe it's about 3/4 of an acre, which would be perfect for a little orchard, garden and room for a couple of pygmy goats and of course more chickens

And who knows I may shoot for the lot behind us too! I'm a firm believer in "you can never have too much land!!" Of course this purchase meant I have to forego some things I have always dreamed of having like a peacock and having a horse again, but I guess I can survive without them.

Well off to make some phone calls, have to see if Dish Network or Direct TV can provide high speed internet service (dial up out there) and if I can get wifi service somehow (no reliable cell phone service either!). Then round up some things to take to Goodwill.

Have a fantastic day folks!

 

[Treeva]

I have a question on Premise ID - I know we've talked about it on this board a bit and I'm looking for some information. We just received notice that our birds for County Fair will be required to have a Premise ID prior to getting Pollurom tested. Can you tell me how to go about this (is it a form I fill out possibly online?), how much it costs etc. What is all involved in this. My son is going to use (2) hen's that a friend of mine owns out of her good sized flock. He has been working over there weekly with feeding, watering, collecting eggs, handling the hens etc. My concern though is that I'm sure she doesn't have her birds Premise ID'd - they are pets for her and quite honestly I don't want to open a can of worms for her my registering these (2) hens - depending on what it costs and what other types of red tape issues this may create for her. She is kind enough let us use her hens, I don't want to create more problems for her.

Can anyone with familiarity in this give me some guidance as far as what it entails, does it require a state inspection etc. and what does it cost.

Thanks!!
Mary

 

[dkvart1]

Okay, couldn't resist... "borrowed" photos from realtor website of the new house (only another hour and 1/2 and it's ours yipee!)

Backyard

I'll let you guess this room

Dining Room hehe

Living Room

Lower Level Family Room

 

[WIChookchick]

Quote:
OK I am SOOOO jealous.. but I think I got more useable acreage, that I might eventually be able to use!!

 

[bigzio]

Good Morning All... thanks for sharing all the pics and all the great stories. Sorry for any misfortunes some of you had to deal with. I'm dealing with my own too.

Treeva....it's no cost, and you are only registering your premise...not the number of birds you have. Here is the link. You will receive a registration card with your premise # on it.
http://www.wiid.org/

Later.... ~ bigzio

 

[Terri O]

Good morning! That looks like a nice place...especially the snow on the ground!

Your DH will be happy with our snow...you, not so much! But you are welcome to come and ride here...I have only 1 backside and 5 horses! New friends--YIPPEEEEE!

Dooner, here is a pic of my calls:

THey are the "wild" colored variety but they come in all sorts of colors. THese two are relatively quiet but the one on eggs is a screamer! You always know when she comes off the nest! Speaking of; one of her eggs blew up yesterday and another one was rotten so that leaves her with 2 that are "supposed" to hatch on Saturday. I dont have a lot of hope...I only see him mating with the quiet one, and she doesnt seem to be laying...oh well!
I did forget that Jim was out coop building...thought he would bring a computer along or at least have access to one so we wouldnt miss him...

He is going to have a TON of posts to read; his tired old eyes will give out for sure!

DrH--good luck fishing! I wish I was going too. At least I have a tiny bit of time here this morning to do nothing before I have to go to work. Wish I had the whole day off! DD25 is going out to mow the lawn...now THAT is a waste of real estate IMHO! I would rather pasture it and feed less hay or put it in garden space! How much lawn do you really use anyhow?

Treeva--the premise ID is a controversial thing for sure! WI has backed way off on it though from what I understood. It doesnt cost anything to get one and you can do it on line. The number is for the place where the birds are kept however. Are you sure the lady that has them doesnt have one already? I used to have one and let it lapse so now I use somebody else's number so my daughter can show at state! (SSHHHHH! Did I really type that?) I am just lying.

Because pullorum testing is a state thing I guess that Is why they require it. If your friend is an objector (like me) and doesnt want to get one you could probably get your own. Good grief--it is 2 birds we are talking about here! Just do a google search for it and it will tell you what to do. No inspection, no fee you just get a number. HTH!

DD is back in--"way too cold and windy to mow the lawn!" Yep--figures!

Well--time to get out and let out the critters I guess...HAVE A FANTASTIC DAY! Terri O

 

[Treeva]

Thanks a Huge Bunch Bigzio and Terri!!!! Appreciate the clarification. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to make things more difficult for a friend.

Thank you!!!
Mary

Our chicks, which will be moving to her house when they get older, are just so much fun

. They are now 2 weeks old and just starting to really get some feathers. They are Cochin Bantams so we are amazed at the number of feathers on their feet. Yep, I can't tell you how much time I've spent just sitting there and watching them do what they do in the brooder. Better than television. We are just thrilled that all arrived safely in the mail and seem to be thriving.

 

[Ms.Frizzle]

First day of finals, and in the Science building their were baby chickens, and at McDonalds there were baby mallards. And I missed BOTH!

 

[Celtic Chick]

Thanks, Terri O! But I was braindead and forgot to wish DrH a very happy belated birthday. Sorry about that! I sure got a good chuckle picturing him laying on his picnic table with his girls using him for a roost.

I like your imagination, TO. Kinda reminds me of a movie version of an idyllic, quaint Amish farming community. That would sure be nice to be living in an area where everyone had & loved chickens, & where everyone was happy to help each other out. That is how my family always was when I was growing up. And I love gardening & canning. And kicking back in the evening with an adult bev! How about getting together in a big barn, Doc?

The chickens would have us all kicked out in no time, I guess. I love all your babies, TO! But, boy, does the stink eye from your broody ever give me the chills!

Ditto on the "Cool about the goats RAIM!" My hubby wants goats. Yet it always seems to be "my fault we have so many animals".

That's ok. It is my fault.

Sorry to hear about Stanley, dkvart1. That is so difficult when you lose a family member (all my pets are among the closest of my family) that has been around for so long. The move will do you good. Too busy to think.

Where about are you moving to up here, if I may ask? The house looks very nice. I like your new dog! And BTW, I am Irish, so we can compare to see who is a more blinding shade of white.

Awww Carol, I'm so sorry too. What a horrible thing to have to come home to.

MustLoveHens, that was the best goat story ever. Chopper was quite the champ. So sorry you don't have him any more. And what a beautiful pullet Valerie is! I just love her coloring.
otonoh, I'd put the water out in the run. I've read that if you keep it in the coop, it will raise the humidity in there & cause potential respiratory problems. I love your door & ramp. Very nice.
SF, cograts on the B, and on the house!
H&R, hope your son feels better real soon. Ouch! Poor kid.
I can't believe I finally caught up with all this reading!

Now off to the dentist. Ugh!

 

[babylady4]

WCC, my friend wants a horse she can finish; she has loads of experience and wants something that has been worked with a bit. Nothing under 3 years. Not sure how far she is willing to travel but she does travel from Wausau to Dubuque a few weekends a month to visit her BF.

Let's see...... Call Ducks......

As babies....

All grown up! (TO has the mallards now)

TO, sorry about that loudmouth. I am glad she is out in the country though! Think of that noise in a suburban back yard!

DK1, your new house is beautiful!

SF, good job on the final! Ms.F you will be just fine!




Anybody want to test drive a car for me in Naperville IL????

Ok, I better get something done here. Later all!