Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[bigzio]

Back from the monthly meeting at Camp. The snow has piled up there like most places by now, and the sunshine was a welcome sight today....bring on more of that delightful stuff.

I can't believe that I'm still dealing with the extra cockerels from last spring. Must be a soft spot or dumb spot in me, God only knows for sure, but soup or noodles are closing in now for sure. I don't have to worry about freezer burnt chicken, do I. I'll prolly put the deed off for a few days yet....must be the put it off another day in me.

Stay Safe... bigz

 

[Gurk]

May I just ask what breed of chicken everyone has. So new here just getting to know everyone. What they raise and where they are from.
Thanks

 

[corewassen87]

I have d

May I just ask what breed of chicken everyone has. So new here just getting to know everyone. What they raise and where they are from.
Thanks

I have a deleware and 4 easter eggers and one other mutt here in antigo.

 

[CherMoz]

I am south southwest of Madison and have a mixed flock - some Polish that are six years; Americaunas; Marans; Partridge Barnevelders;Colombian Wyandottes; Orpingtons; and a bunch of mutts of these different breeds. I end up with a very colorful basket of eggs! I also raise turkeys. I had serious fox issues one and a half summers ago. One of Jimineisconsin's Maremmas would have been a welcome addition.
More sun today, please!

 

[jvls1942]

I am south southwest of Madison and have a mixed flock - some Polish that are six years; Americaunas; Marans; Partridge Barnevelders;Colombian Wyandottes; Orpingtons; and a bunch of mutts of these different breeds. I end up with a very colorful basket of eggs! I also raise turkeys. I had serious fox issues one and a half summers ago. One of Jimineisconsin's Maremmas would have been a welcome addition.
More sun today, please!

jiminwisc has one woolie headed male puppy left.
I have him listed on C L for $500.oo..

It is cold here this morning. my puter room in in the basement and there are no heaters turned on down here.
It is below 70*F in this room. after the puter runs for awhile it usually brings the temp up to 70*F . and if it is warm outside the temp in here can reach 75*F ..

I have a mixture of chickens. some Sagitta second generation off hybrid . naked necks, a barred rock, a buff orpington, and a purebred ginger red old english rooster.
two geese and 5 guineas . and Maremma LGD as shown in my avatar ..

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

 

[corewassen87]

Might pick up a plow truck today. 89 Dodge Ram with a 7' western. Truck is rough but it works. 700 bucks seems like a good deal to me. Any thoughts?

 

[jvls1942]

Might pick up a plow truck today. 89 Dodge Ram with a 7' western. Truck is rough but it works. 700 bucks seems like a good deal to me. Any thoughts?

I had a dodge suv with a plow on it several years ago.
I got rid of it when I bought my tractor and bucket.
in 2006.

the only thing I did not like about it was that I had to go far under the front of the truck to put two pins into the frame to mount the plow.

plowing with it was a pleasure. it had more power than the jeep cherokee that I had before it.

a plow alone would cost you at least $700.oo.
it is much warmer than riding on a tractor, too...


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

 

[bigzio]

Sunny cold morning to everyone. Yep cw that sounds fair enough if it runs for another year, and like Jim said the plow is worth something, as well as scrap price of the truck if it dies on you.

Gurk, I have Buckeyes (25) and a few older hens, one black java, one blue Ameraucana, and a light brahma.

Fish Fry Friday tonight...store bought tilapia baked with Cajun fries and crab salad is the menu this time around.

bigz

 

[FawnR]

Hello from SE Wisconsin!

Baby it's cold outside! My first batch ever of chicks is coming next Wednesday and I'm all set for them! I have been reading, and researching, building coop and preparing for ove a year.

The Brooder is all set up in the house for the 9 babies. I also have ready, a large kiddie pool inside a metal pen with a mesh top on it, for when they get bigger, that will be out in the garage. I have a EcoGlow chick heater in the smaller brooder, and have heat lamps and shields to add to that in the big brooder as needed. My plan is to move the chicks to the larger brooder in the garage as soon as they have enough feathers, along with the heat sources as needed. I do have heat in the garage I can run if needed also, but would rather not have to unless it drops -0.

My questions are:
How big should they be to move to the garage brooder? How many weeks old? I'm thinking maybe 3 weeks? I will be opening the overhead door in there every day, and will have the brooder as far from that as possible, with a wind blocking barrier on it. But they will get a draft for a few minutes.
When can I start introducing them to the outdoor coop with heat in there? I can acclimate them gradually to the coop, but how big should they be to handle the WI temps? 5 weeks maybe?

I have flexibility and space, and will not rush moving them before they are ready, so your input is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[bigzio]

Welcome to the cheeseheads fawn. It sounds like you are off to a good start with the preparation. Depending on the breed will determine how fast they feather out before they are moved to where they could become chilled. Once you have a few weeks invested in the program will help with your decision.....I always take the safer side of things...but that's me. Good Luck with your newbies, they are addicting and 9 is just a start for you, if you do indeed enjoy the poultry passion we all have here!

bigz