Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[jvls1942]

good morning,, I lurked as long as I could.. I have no new news, Nothing to talk about but the weather.. about -15* .. supposed to be up in the 30's by Sunday.. as long as it stays above zero for the rest of the winter, I guess we can tough it out,,

DrH, tough break about your friend's son.. I don't know how I would handle such a situation.. not good, I would guess..

I hope the heater in the guinea coop gave them a little comfort last night..

I think I will break another bale of straw and freshen up the deep litter..

There was a flock of blue jays in the yard this morning,, no wonder I am going through so much feed.. I wonder how they would taste ?? Do you think the DNR would re imberse me for the feed ?

.......jimsee?ItoldyouIhadnonews..........

 

[Dr HaHa]

Didn't read the new posts but just found out the kid didn't die after all! So there's hope yet. Rumors

 

[jvls1942]

I just love arguing with my kids on cold mornings like this. If it is -10 outside and the wind chill is -20 you NEED to wear a HAT when you walk to school!!! No debate!

I am putting off getting into the freezer car........ and the cat just threw up. Great.

Everyone stay warm.... share body heat if you have to...

I can remember walking to school with wet hair.. more than once it froze like one of those plastic halloween wigs.. held better than hair spray, I would guess..

I could never understand how the girls could stand the cold, wearing skirts..

 

[denisemhogan]

Hello everyone...My friend Judi is on your board. (I bought the nicest prettiest
lavendar orp. Roo from here). I have a question...The Ideal Hatchery special is pretty awesome....but the common sense person in me thinks these chicks would show up dead with these temps...though suppose to war up to 15 by weeks end. Ideal says they'll be fine....anyone order chicks this earlyand they aren't all dead?

 

[jvls1942]

Hello everyone...My friend Judi is on your board. (I bought the nicest prettiest
lavendar orp. Roo from here). I have a question...The Ideal Hatchery special is pretty awesome....but the common sense person in me thinks these chicks would show up dead with these temps...though suppose to war up to 15 by weeks end. Ideal says they'll be fine....anyone order chicks this earlyand they aren't all dead?

If Ideal says they can deliver, I would venture to guess they can.. If they show up dead, Ideal will replace them, I would guess..

to be on the safe side, before ordering, ask Ideal what they would do in such a situation..

I brooded 80 chicks outside under a brooder hood at minus 20 degrees.. something I would not suggest, nor would I do it over again.. It was a situation that I had no choice..

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

 

[Angiebubs]

DenisemHogan: People on here know me as "Angiebubs" lol I am SO glad you made it on here!!! Will Ideal let you order them now with a later shipment date? Also FYI: The person that I get the eggs that produced "Amery" is planning a chick day at her co-op in mid March or early April...they will have several fun varietys of sexed pullet chicks...you should come up?!!!! If you go back a few pages (think 8 or 10?) and look for BlackBrookPoultry-you will see the list of varieties she posted on Sat or Sun.

 

[NDchickens]

Just looked at the weather website. It's STILL 12 below with 29 below windchill! Really? Warm up a little, will ya? 3 of the 5 eggs I got yesterday were frozen. Dogs didn't see any problem with that situation. Hopefully DH can get them earlier this afternoon before they freeze again today.

Keep warm everyone!

 

[Angiebubs]

DeniseH.: Also-there are people on here with Lav Orps that you could get eggs/chicks from (BBPs' would probably be related-but you could check with her). I think that CelticChick has Lav Orps as well.

 

[Terri O]

Good morning! I was just going to start my post and I hear that the fuel oil truck is here...I sure hope there is enough $$$ to pay for this! Man is oil pricey. I guess I dont have to talk to him until he is done. Then give him a check. I dont think I would like to have that job; or any that I had to work outside all the time. In and out of a warm truck--no thanks!

Almost up to 5 out there...when it gets over 5 or 10:15AM (whichever comes first) I will head out to water and feed. DH said he tossed some hay to the horses when he left and the birds have food so I am not in too much of a hurry. I think the time will beat the temperature today though! I am glad the sun is bright today and there is no wind. That wind was nasty yesterday on the back side of the buildings.
Plumbing is frozen today of course. Will have to see if it breaks the pipes again when it opens up. The joy of living in an old house for sure!

I have not much to report either...only that I HAVE to do something in this house today besides loading the stove and reading my computer screen!

OMG--$700 for oil! And the price is DOWN .40 from last fill. WHew. now the account is sure lighter. THe fuel guy is really nice, he comes right in and ignores the dogs. They dont even bark very much! In fact they barked less that when DS and DD got home form work last night!

Yeah, I feel safe....from my kids!

10:11...time to sign off and head out to the big chill. I am going to try and bring everything I need today instead of taking multiple trips into the house. I wonder if I will have any eggs that arent cracked today. I think my grand total yesterday was about 10. Most had already cracked...

Later all--I am going to try the Flylady thing of "Just vacuum for 15 minutes--you can do ANYTHING for 15 minutes!" You are supposed to STOP after 15. I might just do it!
TerriOneedsgamestogethouseworkdone

 

[denisemhogan]

DenisemHogan: People on here know me as "Angiebubs" lol I am SO glad you made it on here!!! Will Ideal let you order them now with a later shipment date? Also FYI: The person that I get the eggs that produced "Amery" is planning a chick day at her co-op in mid March or early April...they will have several fun varietys of sexed pullet chicks...you should come up?!!!! If you go back a few pages (think 8 or 10?)  and look for BlackBrookPoultry-you will see the list of varieties she posted on Sat or Sun.