Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[Cindlady]

Hot, tired, and frustrated! I couldn't get feed Fri. because my renter gave me a bouncing check!

He gave me another one Fri. night and PROMISED it would be good

but that means I can't cash it 'till Mon and guess what.... close to 100* tomorrow and 68 dew point! I can't handle that!

but I HAVE to try because after tonight the chickens will have NO FEED! I am not a happy camper!!!!

LMAO!!!! One of the cats was sleeping too close to the edge of the bed and slid right into my waste basket!

Should have seen the look on her face! LOL poor girl.

Anyway I resorted to setting up the sprinkler! Everything is dying and that means no bugs or worms either. Nothing for the chickens to forage means they are eating more feed! Maybe I can save a few blackberries too.

I'll catch you all later!

 

[Hens and Roos]

Morning all!
Thought I'd check in before I get going!

Dan-I'll have to take some pics. See what you think. I'd hate to pull them if there is hope.

BBP-nice mare. Good luck with the delivery. Do you know when she is due? What is her name?

DAS-that was hilarious! The seat belt buckle thing is so true!

BL4-Glad you had a good time at the zoo! Nice score on the camera btw. I'd just deal with the police chief. Tell those others to call him instead of harassing you. I agree with BBP. Like they have nothing better to do then arrest ducks?!?

Cind and Vicki-That ID system had been around "forever". I fought against this when I was showing birds back in Cali. My take is from the poultry aspect.
It is the NAIS for the National system and the WI version is the WLIC-that is the livestock premises ID system. The WI one is a complete joke. The State Vet that came up with the plan has since retired. He was asked to help create it and seeing job security, he did it an a way that the WI tax payers gave him a nice $100,000 a year to oversee a system he helped the lawmakers create but knew nothing about. I have heard the WI was doing away with it since that have no space for the paper work and most people don't bother with it anyway. There are only two states that complied with the NAIS at that was WI and Indiana. One driving force behind it's creation (for poultry) was response to the Avian Flu but like many things in our government, it was started without them really grasping the concept of how to implement it and the cost to implement it. All this decision making was made by law makers who have no idea about farming or livestock raising. Then, as the legislation was meandering through the laborious process it goes through, the fear from Avian Flu died down because the People realized that is was not nearly the Pandemic the Media portrayed it to be. Then the People got side tracked by their MP3 players and IPhones and FB so they forgot all about it. But the legislation was still going through and finally got passed. Actually it was rather quick when you think about it! LOL. So now the Farmers are left to deal with a system that is complete bunk and has absolutely no value to anyone but some person some where who is getting paid a nice chunk of tax payer change to "oversee" it. Probably the vet dude in the article who has no clue as to what the system is. The best thing at this point would be to contact our state legislators and tell then we don't want it, don't need it and to the Feds butt out of our business.
Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Animal_Identification_System

Link to the WI stupidity:
http://www.wiid.org/

Well, best get off my soap box and get to work taking care of my non traceable critters! LOL!!

It's more paperwork but our kids need to have the ID # in order to show their birds at fair........

 

[bigzio]

Just about to start the grill...had to laugh Doc about the beer bread....mentioned it to suzie and she has a loaf made to go with the venzun...gotta love it's easy and fast to make, and so tasty.

Poor spreader would stay empty here frenchie....no BS ever from me!

 

[jvls1942]

I hauled one barrel of water down to the garden and did a couple choice rows of corn.. then did just a few feet of each row of beans.. I plan on babying just certain plants, then if it doesn't rain, at least we will have some plants make it..

the garden does not look too bad.. I can't believe how great the broccoli is doing in this heat and drought. I cut a nice head of broccoli and we just had it for supper. had a nice big piece of raspberry pie for dessert..

Annie picked all the peas.. it was not a bumper crop,, I plowed all the pea patch under this morning.. she also brought back 4 ripe tomatoes.. Oh yeah, and 4 green peppers, too..

If you found a broken egg in the nest you do not have an egg eater.. egg eaters usually eat the whole egg.. or at least the yolk.. you might find a sticky spot where the egg was.. like we are finding.. I have one egg eater locked up, but now there is another one at it.. there is a nice butchering party coming up real soon.. BTW, the one locked up has not laid an egg all summer..

speaking of heat; I don't know how many of you are still wearing long Johns, but if it stays in this heat range for more than a couple of days more, I am not wearing mine anymore !!!

have 7 more keets and 5 poults in the TV..
...........jiminwisc.........

 

[babylady4]

I would appreciate your thoughts on this..... I wanted to make something that was not too restrictive but not so open that the board would actually listen....


Proposed Poultry Ordinance:

Common regulatory issues:


:Number of birds
:Regulation of Roosters
ermits/Fees
oultry Enclosure/Containment restrictions
:Slaughtering Restrictions
istance Restrictions
:Nuisance Clauses
enalties

Number of allowed birds per property: lot size should be considered when applicant applies for coop permit; average yard of 60x120 a maximum of 6 birds total (combination of ducks or chickens) example 3 bantam ducks and three medium to small breed chickens. If lot size exceeds 60x120, applicant may request 1 additional bird per 1000 sq feet (must be approved)

Regulation of Roosters: No Roosters allowed

Permits/Fees: Each property owner seeking a “Coop License” from the city must apply for a permit with the city each January or within 30 days of acquiring poultry. License is good for one full calendar year beginning January first, and ending December 31st. License must be renewed prior to January 1st of each year; late fees will apply.

Poultry Enclosure/Containment restrictions: Poultry are not allowed to run at large. Fencing is required for free ranging (fencing must prohibit birds from escaping). All poultry must have a completely enclosed run available to them when they are not free ranging. Poultry shelters should provide 2 square feet per bird, enclosed run should allow 10 square feet per bird. Supervision is required when birds are allowed to free range.

Slaughtering Restrictions: No slaughtering of poultry allowed inside City Limits.

Distance Restrictions: Poultry must be kept at least fifteen feet from the residence.

Nuisance Clauses: Food shall be kept in rodent proof containers. Manure shall be composted to eliminate odors.


Penalties: License revocation if 3 or more violations are made over a 6 month period. Current fines for failure to comply with City Ordinances apply.

 

[tiki244]

Kristip-sorry MGs are modern game bantams

Apyl forgot to say Congrats on the first egg!!!!

cindlady~ Hope it goes thru on Monday

MLH ~ and when I went to High School there was no such thing as a pc.

Crazy huh? I remember those first cells about the size of bunch of celery6 inch antenna.

 

[tiki244]

Nice Job bl4. I think it may be good to put in a regulation on how far to keep it from the property line. Anyway, that's what I have seen in other's writ up.

 

[babylady4]

Right, but some of the properties are so small that 15 feet would be the back of the property line..... I wanted to make it as accessible as possible to all residents as I possibly could......

Right now I am so sick of looking at ordinances I could scream......

Time to do my next illegal activity I guess...... go get milk.

 

[Amyable]

It is the NAIS for the National system and the WI version is the WLIC-that is the livestock premises ID system. The WI one is a complete joke. ....the best thing at this point would be to contact our state legislators and tell then we don't want it, don't need it and to the Feds butt out of our business.
Well, best get off my soap box and get to work taking care of my non traceable critters! LOL!!

I'm in total agreement. Premise ID is the reason I won't show any birds at fairs. I simply refuse.

Time to do my next illegal activity I guess...... go get milk.

I shall have a glass here and toast your ordinance-busting self!

 

[jvls1942]

I would appreciate your thoughts on this..... I wanted to make something that was not too restrictive but not so open that the board would actually listen....


Proposed Poultry Ordinance:

Common regulatory issues:


:Number of birds
:Regulation of Roosters
ermits/Fees
oultry Enclosure/Containment restrictions
:Slaughtering Restrictions
istance Restrictions
:Nuisance Clauses
enalties

Number of allowed birds per property: lot size should be considered when applicant applies for coop permit; average yard of 60x120 a maximum of 6 birds total (combination of ducks or chickens) example 3 bantam ducks and three medium to small breed chickens. If lot size exceeds 60x120, applicant may request 1 additional bird per 1000 sq feet (must be approved)

Regulation of Roosters: No Roosters allowed

Permits/Fees: Each property owner seeking a “Coop License” from the city must apply for a permit with the city each January or within 30 days of acquiring poultry. License is good for one full calendar year beginning January first, and ending December 31st. License must be renewed prior to January 1st of each year; late fees will apply.

Poultry Enclosure/Containment restrictions: Poultry are not allowed to run at large. Fencing is required for free ranging (fencing must prohibit birds from escaping). All poultry must have a completely enclosed run available to them when they are not free ranging. Poultry shelters should provide 2 square feet per bird, enclosed run should allow 10 square feet per bird. Supervision is required when birds are allowed to free range.

Slaughtering Restrictions: No slaughtering of poultry allowed inside City Limits.

Distance Restrictions: Poultry must be kept at least fifteen feet from the residence.

Nuisance Clauses: Food shall be kept in rodent proof containers. Manure shall be composted to eliminate odors.


Penalties: License revocation if 3 or more violations are made over a 6 month period. Current fines for failure to comply with City Ordinances apply.

I would suggest this: don't throw all this at them at one time.. save several items for bargaining power.. they are not going to be receptive at first, and then what do you have left to offer ?

and you know that I would not be the one to suggest fees/taxes fines etc.. so I won't even go into that aspect..

just remember, you are trying to move out to the country.. whatever you implement now will affect everybody in the future and you will be free and clear of it.. how are those future people going to view what you have done?