Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[Tomski]

Another crappy, overcast, windy day here in da U.P. -

I think I might take advantage of no snow and shuffle some stuff around to better winter storage (camper, both util trailers, tiller...etc.). Move the tiller to the very back shed. The camper and one of the utility trailers will get moved further out back so I don't have to look at them all winter. I'll stage the small utility trailer so that it's better accessible during the "snowy" months just in case a good deal on wood pops up and for when I finally clean out the garage...LOL I have a bunch of 2X12's cut into 2' lengths that I place under the wheels. Don't know if it helps but it certainly can't hurt.

The four new hens are still segregating themselves from the rest of the flock... I think I will put them on the lower roost tonight, after dark and see if that helps. I should probably be searching around to make sure they aren't laying eggs in hiding spots too.

I have six nest boxes but they all seem to like to use only one... Chickens are weird.

Maybe the four new ones will adapt one of the empty nest boxes...

Cind - The only Jet Mechanic that I knew in Misawa was a civilian contractor named Bill who played bass in the little band that we had formed. I was there during 79-82 and then again from 87-88.

I guess I should get going - I may head up to camp to check on a few things after I get done shuffling stuff around.

 

[Angiebubs]

Trying my post again!!

I am a true chicken addict-when asked what I wanted to do for my bday today, my answer? Stay home for once and hang out with the chickens LOL.

My boys rewarded me with mounting the girls for the first time out in their run. (Ok reward maybe isnt the right choice of words) Do they usually act like they have a hurt wing or do something weird like a lil side step dance? They keep dropping one wing ?

I've had lights up in the coop for over a week now, and still no eggs since Thanksgiving (at that time only 2 were old enough). My other pullets range from 19 wks to aprox 24 wks. now I would have thought with the additional light SOMEONE would have laid by now (Sigh) Hoping for another bday suprise in the form of an EGG today......

 

[Dr HaHa]

Just got back from getting the straw, got 4 good bales. Last time I was up in his mow had a hard time finding good bales. Broken bales would work but not really set up for that. The kids were going gonzo when I was putting them away, they like! Have you ever noticed that if a hen is in a nest box and she sees you she'll wait till you leave and go lay in different box? It's like oh crap if I lay here he'll know where to look and take my egg

Got another slw egg yesterday and an slw was in a box this morning. Got back and no egg in that box

but B'two was in the one next to it. Maybe 2 eggs today

Told the guy with the straw about running the bator and a possible duck egg. Said that if it hatches then I'll have to dig a pond and put fish in it. He said maybe there's 35 duck eggs and one chicken.

H&R congrats on the good hatch! Smacked my elbow instead on my melon this time. Can't take that many more times!

TO I'm not kidding that was exactly what I was thinking the split second before I landed. And while I was laying there. If I would have been barefoot I think there would have been time to count my toes. Life flashing before your eyes ya know. Thinking that we ought to decide on an annual date and place for the BASH. That would resolve all the trying to get everybody to agree on a weekend. The BASH is this weekend at this place! Mark it on your calendar. Whatcha tink?

 

[MustLoveHens]

Hi again!
It's nice to have the house to myself! DH went to the movie to see some new alien flick Dark Matter maybe...

Angie-yes that wing drop is completely normal. The rooster is doing a little courtship ritual dance to attract the hens attention. Sometimes they roosters get a little carried away and fall. It's rather amusing. Happy Birthday btw. I'd want to stay home and chicken watch on my birthday too! It's a nice day for it!

FT-that video link is discusting (sp). Why in the world would any sane person spend that kinda cash on a house you don't like in the first place? Geez, She at least could have made an orphanage out of it...Or given me the money LOL!.....Shame on her...

 

[Angiebubs]

MLH: Thanks for the Bday wishes....another exciting event-the girls are checking out the nestboxes...and trying to make nests in the pine shavings (iscouraging that) Hopefully eggs soon. Its pretty funny watching the boys prancing for the girls.. The 3 roos were raised together aand so far no agressiveness between them either (Barred rocks).

 

[jvls1942]

good morning.... I am all for having the bash at the church camp again.. No matter where we have it, I have a long drive. I don't care what date , that doesn't matter to me..

I am going to type a long story now so you are forwarned.. It is going to be boring , too..

a LONG time ago some people in Wausau decided to have like a mini winter olympics here.. just to help shorten the long winter months.. it was a fun time and went over very well.. so they held it again the next year.. each year it grew and people began looking forward to it.. there were no great prizes or anything like that.. just fun winter games..

after a time, folks from the surrounding area began coming.. the games grew each year.. they were all controlled by volunteers.. after a lot of years, the people from the other areas began to grumble ,, they wanted the games to travel to the other communities each year to make it "fair" for everyone .

and do you know what ? the jacka$$es in charge AGREED !!!!
Hey people, this is the "Wausau games" ???? start your own..

Story #2.

One Christmas season Annie and I invited anyone who wanted to come to an informal gathering.. We have half our basement made into a family room with a fireplace.. so a few of the inlaws and outlaws came and we had a ball !! so we did it the next year.. and the next year,, then the extended family from Madison wanted to come.. fine, the more the merrier.. so it went for two more years.. Then the Madison bunch decided that they wanted it down there next year because they always had to be the ones to travel.. so be it.. everybody went to Madison.. EXCEPT Jim&Ann and their kids..
Well, things did not go well with that year's party.. there were hissy fits and bickering and I guess some people even left early.. that was the last year any party was held, ever..

Brent started this group.. he had the first and second bash.. last year we all saw what happened.. I am not against having a spin off bash , but if we give up the main bash,, I will not attend any bash, at all.........

IMHO ...........jiminwisc...........

 

[FrenchToast]

Hey DrHa I'm tinkin you're on to something !!!! This is the date, mark your calenders and we'll see you there !!! And don't forget to bring your White elephant gift !!!

The ONLY thing I would change about last years bash would be THE HOT Weather,oh wait, I have no control over that, dang !!

Happy Birthday Angibuds !!! How Ooold are you? How OOooold are you .........?
Sounds like your hens are just young yet. They must be close if the roos are dancing !!
Maybe turn on some tunes for them !!!
"Do a little dance, make a little love, get down tonight, get down tonight !!! ..........

Congrats on on the hatch H&R, what ya gonna do with all those chicks ????

DrHa your turn is coming next week. I love it All Ducks and one chick !!! Better clean out your spare bathtub !!

TO I think your OM and my OM are long lost brothers !!! He never wants to do anything fun !! But after he gets there he changes his mind, most of the time !!! If he can talk hunting he's set to go !!!!

One more paint chick hatched this morning !!! But I lost one of the blacks. It managed to squeez itself under the egg carton and I found it dead this morning. Luckily is wasn't a paint, sad either way.
WCC hold your breath on even a paint roo !! I have big plans for these paints !!! We shall see.


If there is only one bash to go to it would be Bigzios, It is great !!! Well wortht the travel. Now just need to find a camper and critter sitter !!!

I think we should all bring our favorite chicken !!! And maybe have a chicken race, anyone remember them on Utube?

 

[bigzio]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...playoff football weekend. Are you excited like me To and FT and Tatters? I pick the falcons to beat the giants. I think Eli will really show the pout face Sunday. I think the Lions go home after the game tonight.

Tomski and FT....was the Bar and Grill the one with all the dollar bills signed on the back bar? I like that place and had quite a few lunches there. Maybe a beer or two with lunch.

Cind, I think you were referring to the high steppin pick of Doc's roo! Yep, nice pick Doc!

The Bash is gonna be on it sounds like. Are you coming Cind? If you'all are ok with it at Camp again, we can't make it official until a reservation is made. It doesn't matter to me when we have it....it sounds like folks want the May 18,19,20 date? Tell me to do it and I'll make the call. I don't want to sound bossy. I'm a better follower than a leader.

Yep, that's the roosters mating strut....too funny, eh! First time my son saw that, he broke out laughing

I'll be back... bigz

 

[Dr HaHa]

I came back because I forgot to wish Angie Hap B'day. So Hap B'day!!! Glad you get to watch your chickens always a good time! Went out to look for eggs about an hour ago and guess what? Found one slw egg in a box one over from where B'two was the last time I was in there. Hollywood Squares with chickens. I'll take box #3 for a thousand Alex. AAANNNGGG

I'd like to buy a vowel Mr. Rayburn. The password is.... FT sorry to hear you lost one but glad to hear you gained one! Pretty sure I thought of the solid date/place idea last year

or someone did.

Drives me nuts every year. I can, I can't

I agree Jim, Bigz started this thread and we should respect his thoughts! You da man! Make the reservation and let us know! Then we can move on to what to bring too much of.

 

[FrenchToast]

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I say make the call Bigz !!! Don't remember the dollar bills hanging around ? It was right on the corner of Hwy 55 and Hwy 64.
Can't remember the name, was a husband and wife name though

Oh Ya, I'm so excited about the game I forgot it was even going to be on today. Now let's see if I can get OM out of his chair !!!
I'm pooped out today, road trips and shopping wear me out !! Need to go outside and look for my glasses !!! May have dropped them outside since they are not in the house that I can see anyway !!
Feeling like a nap though. Man I sure wish I wasn't a night owl !!! I could lounge around all day and then decide to start my projects at 7pm !! Gee Wiz !!!