Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[jvls1942]

I got a little tractor time in this afternoon. last chance
before the cold wave washes in.
lots of ice . I spun the tires in reverse as far
as I drove forward. not good for mileage.

 

[wyoDreamer]

DH has an "alaskan sawmill" that he uses to cut the boards. it is a frame thingy that holds his chainsaw and makes parallel cuts along the length of the trunk. luckily he has a chainsaw that is big enough. It does an ok job, not for commercial use for sure.

 

[jvls1942]

wyo, I have watched several utube videos
of the alaskan saw rig.
you have to sharpen the chain in a rather
flat configuration rather than at a 60 degree.
none of my saws has the hp to cut very much
that way. I know my back wouldn't take the
abuse.

 

[bigzio]

Here you go Jim ... a fresh new post like the light snow we received early this morning.
I suppose the wood pile will really take a beating this next week.
More straw added to the coops at chore time here shortly. Gotta keep the coops as cozy as possible for the ladys.

Stay Safe and warm ... bigz

 

[jvls1942]

cold out. not so bad, but when the wind is blowing
it makes a difference in the house..
drifting along the wind break..

 

[bigzio]

Yep, Jim the wind makes the difference for sure.
I can tell the difference by how often I need to add more wood to the boiler.
The hens don't care for the extra cold either. They don't mind cold, but wind and extreme cold makes them just want to huddle and stay warm. Large coops with people doors are the only types of coops I would ever own here in Wi. Chores are done inside and out of the wind....just sayin.

Stay Safe...bigz

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

Yep, Jim the wind makes the difference for sure.
I can tell the difference by how often I need to add more wood to the boiler.
The hens don't care for the extra cold either. They don't mind cold, but wind and extreme cold makes them just want to huddle and stay warm. Large coops with people doors are the only types of coops I would ever own here in Wi. Chores are done inside and out of the wind....just sayin.

Stay Safe...bigz

I really wish i made a walk in coop.

 

[jvls1942]

that wind blowing past the house causes
a vacuum. it sucks air out of every tiny
crack.
I have had nothing but walk in coops.
If I had to do it over, I would have built
a coop with an overhead door so I could
put the tractor bucket inside to clean the
coop out. no wheelbarrows..

 

[bigzio]

Hope everyone survived this cold snap on the last days of Jan. Sounds like things will be a little more human like tomorrow for a change. I need to get outside and get moving on some more firewood.
The wood boiler has been hungry and eating some prime hickory and ash like candy. It will be nice to have a slower burn for a few days too.
Thinking about getting the seed order ready already. Nice to get it in before favorites might be sold out.

Stay Safe..... bigz

 

[jvls1942]

Brent, after today you can fire up once more
and coast until spring.
we have all of our seeds from last year, yet.
I still don't know if we will plant anything.
Now that I fixed my tiller, maybe I can work up a
spot for a half dozen tomatoes and maybe some
green peppers, and maybe some corn. and ,,,whoa !!!