Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[ParkfieldFarm]

Oh! And our big news this spring is that we bought our farm finally after three years, AND we got a Livestock Conservancy grant to put towards our outdoor chicken runs! It's been sloooow going getting it up but so far so good. Ten exterior runs, partially covered, and we're probably paying about 5k for it and the grant was 2k

 

[TOR]

So doing a little research soil test id P and K and PH does not included nitrogen as that is a separate test. Guess some farmers will take apiece of the corn plant and have it tested. Seldom is the nitrogen test done. Special procedure for nitro test.

 

[babylady4]

Yay Keedokes!!!!!

 

[jvls1942]

well, it looks like most of us got some rain. we got a lot.
it never fails, though, just when I get set to saw the big branch off of the black walnut tree , the rain comes.
that's OK, we need the rain, and I needed a day off.

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

well, it looks like most of us got some rain. we got a lot.
it never fails, though, just when I get set to saw the big branch off of the black walnut tree , the rain comes.
that's OK, we need the rain, and I needed a day off.

We are getting alot of rain right now its been raining hard for almost 1 hour. What do you all do for winter? Im trying to prepare last year the chickens didnt do so well. I can only have 5 chickens and supplemental heat is a option but i dont like heat lamps. Im going to get some straw/hay. And i have a heated waterer. What else can I do.

 

[TOR]

We are getting alot of rain right now its been raining hard for almost 1 hour. What do you all do for winter? Im trying to prepare last year the chickens didnt do so well. I can only have 5 chickens and supplemental heat is a option but i dont like heat lamps. Im going to get some straw/hay. And i have a heated waterer. What else can I do.

My chickens stay in the front of the barn and have no heat, not much for drafts. Place for them to roost. I give fresh water daily in below freezing. I use a rubber feeder. The left over water will freeze I just turn over and step on it. The rubber feeders I found are very durable. I have a few of them.
If it is real cold below zero I at times give them water twice a day and get eggs. try get eggs before they freeze and crack.

 

[TOR]

September 2 is the last day to order free covid test from the government. If anyone is interested.

 

[WIchickMama]

lots of rain the last 3 days, have had to turn the mulch in the chicken coop so it wasn't soaking everywhere-can't even mow the lawn--yes I am complaining, it is the only place I don't hear "mom, mom, mom!" lol

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

My chickens stay in the front of the barn and have no heat, not much for drafts. Place for them to roost. I give fresh water daily in below freezing. I use a rubber feeder. The left over water will freeze I just turn over and step on it. The rubber feeders I found are very durable. I have a few of them.
If it is real cold below zero I at times give them water twice a day and get eggs. try get eggs before they freeze and crack.
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I have one of those to i usally use it for scrap foods or fill it up with water if we are leaving for the weekend.

 

[jvls1942]

I got two large branches cut off .
I thought it would be more like pine. not so.. it is more dense.. but the electric chain saw handled it well.
there are more dead branches to come off. I will have to bring in the portable scaffold (tractor loader) to get at them..