Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[jvls1942]

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I fixed up a dog kennel for chickens.It is two sections long and one section wide.. I drag it around with the tractor to fresh ground..

. I streched small diameter chicken wire over the top.. then I ran 2 foot high chicken wire all around the perimeter at ground level.. I had a fox squeeze in where the metal frames connect at the ground and form like a triangle..

I drapped a long tarp up the sides and over the top for shade and some wind protection.. that is where the main problem came in.. the tarp filled with rain water and leaned the sides toward the center and the ceiling sagged,, a LOT.. I have to make some rafters so that the water runs off instead of collecting..

 

[jvls1942]

good morning all, I have not ventured outside yet. It just looks cold..

I am tossing the rest of the unhatched eggs today..

gotta empty out the Blazer and go get feed this afternoon..

first will have to check with the Dr to see if it will be OK for me to lift feed sacks..

Hope the house hunting is over and you end up with what you wanted..

not much else for news or gossip.. later,,,,,,,,,

 

[kingdr85]

GOOD RAINY MORNING TO ALL!!!

I have a little dilemma....it turns out that one of my BEAUTIFUL silkies is a roo (i knew he was a roo the entire time but was in denial). I unfortunately cannot keep roos so he has to go. He is show quality bearded white roo and is a TINY little thing but already mating and of course crowing. He is about 5-6 months and I got him from a breeder in Mequon WI (Rubin Ranch...she has hundreds of silkies from Bobbi Porto and all kinds of top breeders).

I was wondering if the best thing to do is to sell him craigslist? - I cannot keep him for too long or I'll be in TROUBLE with the ciy

As always, THANK YOU!!!

 

[kristip]

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Dkvart.. I have silkie eggs in the incubator that Elaine has, she is keeping a few and the others are coming home to me..
One or two are yours if you want them!!!

So I have 6 in the large chick brooder I am going to move them to the "sick chicken" room as soon as I get it cleaned out.
No sick chickens...

BUT I have dug myself a hole.... I am getting 4 free chicks in April.. on top of what I get back from Elaine, which I Hope

will be 3 big chicks and OEGB, bantam Cochin, Silkie and Silkie/polish and silkie/EE cross chicks.
And I just emailed on a blind hen. I think I need to stop now..
Oh wait.. Hurley/ODrH is putting some cuckoo marans in the bator for me!!
unless.
PLS!! some one, do you have a call duck hen??
PLS!!!!

Carol

Well geeze Carol.. might have to "relieve" you a chicken or two... lol. No... of the two chicks we added this srping... I have a strong suspicion my cuddle little BO is a boy. so might be looking to add another one to keep my other baby ( 3 weeks) company. So if you have any young pullet layer breeds to sell... let me know!

 

[WIChookchick]

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CL101- Terri O has Tolouse? or grey Embden geese, three are sitting on nests as we speak... You can PM her or send her an email
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LOL.... all winter when I had eggs I kept thinking "needs more bugs"

LOL.... Thanks! now I have the song "Mr. Tinkertrain" stuck in my head!

AHHHHH the chickies! the chickies! Save me from the cuteness!!!

I need a bigger coop!

Cindlady!!

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Kingdr 85!!
You can probably sell him via the CL you might also check Kiijji its the free ebay classifieds, and yes you can sell pets there.
You are also very close to Hens and Roos, Terri O and Me!! We are all near Madison.
Good luck and let us know how it turns out!

kristip as soon as I know what I am getting either in the bator or from the nice lady in madison. I will GIVE them to you, really they are "free" to me, so I can give them to good homes!!
Laters.. off to clean the small chicken room so I can lay more newspaper down and shavings!!

 

[bigzio]

Snowy Morning All.... Huge flakes and we have prolly 2" already

I live here why? Breakfast went well, and a nap is on the menu....maybe a bloody mary or two for insurance.

bigzio was a light brahma...I still have 7 of his women but no light brahma roo's....they are here for the long haul, however long that is?

Hope the water stays away Doc....I can understand one eye open for sure!

Stay Safe ~ bigzio

 

[jvls1942]

I have a lady from Clintonville in my wi animal swaps group looking for any age runner ducks.. anybody have any they would like to sell?

snowing like crazy here , too.. If it keeps up I might have to plow.

 

[FrenchToast]

Susie"J" :

Wow so much to read and great pics. BCC those are soooooooo cool. I hope all the sick folks are better soon.

OMG French Toast what kind is that in your pic ? Another to add to my wish list.

Good luck Jim hope all goes well with the surg. DrHaHa sounds like progress is going good with the primer. Hope the weather is kind to you.
We had a great weekend with Grandkids and friends. Wish weekends were longer

Well hang in there with the up coming weather. Good Evening to all.

These are showgirls. A silkie with a necked neck. I've fallen in love with them. I also love the little bantam turkens. To me they look like little old men !!

Here are some more pictures of the showgirls.

 

[Buck Creek Chickens]

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unless there is a problem some where I will have extra's, but these are my show birds so I will not be parting wil some till they color out,
darn my 'puter is out for an arternoon and i have 3 pages to catchup on.

can't spell today ether

 

[Buck Creek Chickens]

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I'd be interested in your roo, mine is shooting blanks if you know what i mean