Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[199787]

Angiebubs, I saw that on the news last night. Did you get the 8 inches? So glad it wasn't here, but feel bad for you for sure.

The anticipation is just killing me! After the one early bloomer I have 3 pips and two rockers. I suppose I wont see another chick till tomorrow. The little single chick is snuggled in the brooder with a miniature build a bear right now. She/He, aka Muffin Head, is so precious! It isn't as dark as pictures I've seen of black Langshan chicks. I think it might be a white Langshan? It can happen I guess... I asked on the Langshan thread we shall see what they say.



edited to add picture...

Lisa

 

[Angiebubs]

lmiller its starting to come down pretty well right now heard 3-9 incnes...its wet enough thinking it may bring down netting over run again!

 

[babylady4]

Those of you with sand points, I hope you are getting your water checked for contamination. You can check with your local University on water testing, they usually do not charge too much for the basics, the more extensive tests cost a bit more.

I enjoy embarrassing my kids too! They all know I have no shame or inhibitions when it comes to giving them grief. I threatened my one child that I would come to school with them and sit in classes all day long with them for a week. Of course I would not show up in normal clothes either...... a mumu and curlers was the plan.

I am thinking I might have to bring in the tomatoes tonight..... or at least put them inside the garage so they do not get too cold.

I am hoping the weather warms up a little bit this Saturday.... I have that wedding to go to......

 

[zeke]

GOOD CRISPY MORNING EVERYONE!

ok, drum roll please, we have a winner, NUGGET!!! so now I have stirfry, crockpot, soup, noodle, dumpling, fricassee and NUGGET

Thank you all for your suggestions, which I wrote down and am keeping BTW, I loved them so much I might just have to get more chookies just so I can name them!!! (sounds like a good reason, don't you think???

I know this is a bit of a reach backwards. But I was thinking about this while at work today, so bare with me. Since you are the care giver of these interesting named [ cookies]. It seems to me maybe you should have a title as well. I propose we refer to you as the [[ CHICKEN TENDER ]]

 

[cuties]

Angiebubs, I saw that on the news last night. Did you get the 8 inches? So glad it wasn't here, but feel bad for you for sure. The anticipation is just killing me! After the one early bloomer I have 3 pips and two rockers. I suppose I wont see another chick till tomorrow. The little single chick is snuggled in the brooder with a miniature build a bear right now. She/He, aka Muffin Head, is so precious! It isn't as dark as pictures I've seen of black Langshan chicks. I think it might be a white Langshan? It can happen I guess... I asked on the Langshan thread we shall see what they say. edited to add picture... Lisa

Too cute! I could not imagine the anticipation! !!!!!!! Bbl4, have fun at the wedding even if it is super cold! Angiebubs, too bad about the snow :-( I got all the flowers weeded and deleafed across the fence! Feels good to get somewhere! My daughter helped a ton! My son was upstairs pretending to take a bath! Little $#! T.

 

[cuties]

   I know this is a bit of a reach backwards. But I was thinking about this while at work today, so bare with me.  Since you are the care giver of these interesting named [ cookies]. It seems to me maybe you should have a title as well.  I propose we refer to you as the  [[ CHICKEN TENDER ]]

Hehe

 

[zeke]

Good morning,

Kristi - Sorry no clue , I have 4 polish that I have no clue on as well.

JJ - I read about bale gardening in a self sustaining book once. Now that your brought it up I should look into it again, my property is 95% sand 5% soot (A forest fire whiped everything out back in the 50's or 60's and the burnt stuff is still in the sand). I've always had a hard time growing stuff here. The bales may fix that

Judge - I have a sand point as well, its a shallow well driven into sand (less than 25' ft deep) where the water table is high. Ours is only 14'ft deep and the water is cleaner than bottled water We are low lying and have all sand, you'd think we lived at the beach. Heck we made the kids a sandbox and they were digging to see how deep they can go, at about 3 ft down they hit water.

Vivki - I'm jelous, I miss my moms ruhbarb. Some day I will have rhubarb and strawberries

Cuties - cute pic

Ok so I asked over on the duck threads but I want to ask here too. I have a feeling the one person who responded to my post spoils her flock sooo..... I have a mallard hen sitting on about 15ish eggs in a branch brush pile. I think she's about a week or 2 in since I dont know when she first started. Its going to be 30's for the next 2 night. Will she and the eggs be ok outside? I have a large dog crate (the plastic kind with the metal gate). Should I move her or just leave her ? I dont want to mess with her if it will hurt the eggs but I dont want her or the eggs to freeze.
Also I have 4 week old chicks outside in their own coop, they havnt had a heat lamp in at least two weeks. Should I give them some heat for the next couple night ?

Sorry for all the quesitons lately.

She should be just fine.... Were is the duck thread?

 

[zeke]

CS...congrats!!! What a relief from a long long process...and what a relief with no baby's in the house.

X2!!!!!!!

 

[Apyl]

It's under "other backyard poultry" if you use the forum button at the top of the page.

Thanks, I did end up leaving her out there and gave the chicks a lamp.

 

[Apyl]

Those of you with sand points, I hope you are getting your water checked for contamination. You can check with your local University on water testing, they usually do not charge too much for the basics, the more extensive tests cost a bit more.

I enjoy embarrassing my kids too! They all know I have no shame or inhibitions when it comes to giving them grief. I threatened my one child that I would come to school with them and sit in classes all day long with them for a week. Of course I would not show up in normal clothes either...... a mumu and curlers was the plan.

I am thinking I might have to bring in the tomatoes tonight..... or at least put them inside the garage so they do not get too cold.

I am hoping the weather warms up a little bit this Saturday.... I have that wedding to go to......

Is there a reason there may be contaminates ? Our well was installed by us when we cleared the land to move the trailer in. We have no neighbors and only woods all around and dont dump anything toxic on the property. The well is only 6 or 7 years old. Should I be worried ?