Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[vickiw]

Here is the completed residence of my new neighbors, "THE COOPERS" and their backyard (aka run). If you look close you can see some of them lounging under their shade canopy.
If you're curious, I use the mailbox to hold my gloves, tools and their evening treats. (oops, the gate still needs painting )

 

[bigzio]

Perfect Summer Day To All....Yep with all the customers I had selling dogs over the years...your example is a perfect one for dealing with the issues that seem to present themselves with every litter sold...I'm not so sure i would refund their money. Just sayin...I hate dog customers so much, they were the reason I quit raising them....I'll never deal with another one again...good luck!

Maters are lookin good picking 15lbs every other day now...One tipped the sacle at 1 1/2 lbs.

Venzun burgers with grilled onions and fresh tomatoes...broccoli salad on the side and a point 2012 black ale for wash tonight....heaven.

Nice pics TO, thanks for sharing them.

bigz

 

[tiki244]

Very Nice Vicki!!!!

 

[Terri O]

Good evening! Went into my Pinterest acct today and found a recipe for shrimp curry...on the menu for tonight! I had to use up the basil I picked and put in the fridge and it got a little black so I put it outside to dry back out...yeah, I am cooking it! Well, my typing doesnt seem to be any better now than this morning...the delete key is one of my faves for sure!
Dinner sounds delish by you Bigz (as usual) I am picking the maters too...some tonight along with the curry dressed with fresh basil, garlic and EVO. MMMMM! Adding a few little zukes in with the curry to "lengthen" it too. Prolly a few cukes along with....dontcha just LOVE the garden season? SO much to enjoy.

Kristip--I have had possums eat on eggs and stuff that coons have killed.. Never have actually SEEN them kill live things though...I think they are more opportunistic feeders. I know there are folks who disagree though. I have my info from DrJames; a zoo and wildlife vet that did a talk for us at a 4H function--very interesting man for sure!

Got a call from my Tuesday riding friend...we are going to trailer the horses to ride on my hay guy's property tomorrow along with another friend that lives near him. That is the one whose horse wouldnt cross a certain line in the road last week...sheesh! SO now I feel like I am taking that friend away cause she doesnt want to ride the other person's horses any more! I think I feel like I am in HS again!

Jim...are you planning on giving her her $$$$ back? I am with Brent on that--NO WAY! IF you think it was partially the dogs' fault maybe half but like you said they are PUPPIES! What did she expect? They come preprogrammed? I am glad that you are getting them back too. I guess it's just like doing daycare; the kids arent the problem--it is always the parents!

Better get that curry going...DH took the dogs to the dog park and it is so nice and quiet here...WHY do I have SIX dogs? Hey Jim...ya got a buyer for both pups?

(that's ME getting slapped there!)

Later! Terri O

 

[bigzio]

Your're gonna be in trouble with OM now...LOL!

 

[bigzio]

http://video.wpt2.org/video/1630672563 I'm gonna try to paste a link to the wolfs in Wisconsin and your breed of dog Jim...farmers use and his way of working with them...click on wolf's in Wisconsin and hit the full screen icon under the pic on the right....

 

[jvls1942]

Hi All,, I went to the wine shop and bought a few things to finish the last 3 jugs of wine.. I did jug #5 today.. I am not sure it is going to turn out as I would like.. It was all done, but too sweet, so I cut it with about 1/4 water and tried to restart the fermentation.. not too promising looking so far..

when I got home from town, I was greeted by 4 dogs.. I was surprised, although I knew they were coming.. Annie did give the money back.. I left the puppies loose all day.. Not so much as a sideways glance at the birds.. I think maybe they found a dead chicken and had a tug O war with it.. they did that once here.. they do chase the chickens away from the feed dish,, (theirs and the chickens').. for some reason they like the laying granuals.. I wouldn't mind keeping them all.. but that would never do..

My new putor is faster and better, but I cannot watch you tube with it.. it runs in jerks.. and takes a long irritating time ..

I am in contact with the people from Northern Wisc who were featured on TV with their Maremma dogs.. I will be trying to work out a breeding deal with them..

I did not hear from my tractor mechanic again this weekend, so I called another guy who I talked with a few weeks ago.. he lives about 15 miles from me.. I said I could drive the tractor to him if that would speed up the repairs, rather than wait until he has time to pick it up.. then later on during the day, bro #2 from RI called me and said he had a mechanic lined up.. Only that one is in Wisc Rapids.. Too far away , in my way of thinking.. Annie said to stay with the local guy.. He does this full time and works exclusively on tractors.. Might cost a little more $$ but if I have trouble in the future he will be easier to get a hold of..

I called Wausau Hydraulics this AM.. he said my part would be ready on Tuesday.. Then he called me at about 1 PM and said the part was ready. $130.oo.. I sure hope it fits...

we have 3 baby cockatiels ready to go to new homes.. we got rid of 3 already.. Now there are 2 pairs of the adults starting to lay eggs.. How much can I sell the babies for on Craig's List ??

Nephew found a dead half eaten chicken behind the garage.. It happened before the puppies came back.. I am guessing skunk or coon..? that makes 3 in 3 days.. Of course this last one had to be one of the expensive black ones..

those young chickens are starting to be easily recognized as hens and roos.. It must make Annies mouth water, because she said that we should send a few roos to freezer camp..

bbl...........jimindeepsh!t..........

 

[Bigfamily4me]

Jim you have to be more careful where you step... Or else wear really tall mudder boots

 

[Terri O]

OK--now I am ******! Just typed a whole bunch of stuff to Jim and lost it! It is definitely something with the shift key!
So I talked about your puppies and your 'teils...not typing it again!

The lady called from Chicago and said she has a BR cockeral and a few quail she would like me to take...I hesitate to bring anything here until I get rid of whatever it is that is killing chicks. I am hoping that stuff that Tiki found is going to get here soon! I also ordered some Oxine to spray and kill bacteria and stuff. I sure hope it works!

Going out to lock up...sweet dreams all--I am riding tomorrow and I cant wait!
Terri O

 

[ElaineS585]

Hello, again. Am looking forward to Wednesday -- cooler weather!

Hey, TO, you're 2 for 2 for killing plants from me!! Sorry to hear that - both for the plants and for the work digging them out and then planting them!

Found out yesterday that Dane Co. is working on a Countywide ordinance - thought I'd post what was written... Although I don't agree with all of it, I do like how it tries to lay everything out there for consideration. Skip now if not interested! Later, Elaine

TO: Dane County Board of Supervisors
Town Supervisors & Planning Commissioners
County Executive Joe Parisi
All Other Interested Parties
FROM: Majid Allan, Senior Planner
DATE: July 16, 2012
RE: Staff review of OA #11, 2012-13, Regarding the Keeping of
Domestic Fowl in Single Family Residential Yards
CC: Renee Lauber, Planning Consultant, Dane County Towns Association
Jerry Derr, President, Dane County Towns Association
This memo describes attached Ordinance Amendment #11, 2012-13 Regarding the Keeping of Domestic Fowl in Single Family Residential Yards. To assist town and county officials in decision making, the Planning Division prepares written descriptions of each proposed amendment to land use and development related ordinances. The Zoning & Land Regulation (ZLR) Committee will hold a public hearing on OA #11 on Tuesday, August 28th. Please direct any questions to me at 267-2536, or by email
at [email protected].
I. BACKGROUND
Ordinance Amendment #11 was developed by staff at the request of several Supervisors following a groundswell of constituent interest in keeping chickens on residential lots. A number of cities and villages in Dane County, including Madison, Stoughton, and Oregon, allow limited numbers of egg producing poultry to be kept in residential areas. Many other communities around the state and country also allow the keeping of so-called “backyard chickens”. Proponents point to the benefits of low impact,
low maintenance egg production as basically an extension of backyard gardening. However, concerns have also been expressed about the potential negative impact that backyard chickens may have on property values and sanitary conditions in residential areas. To address these concerns, the ordinance amendment includes a “delayed implementation” provision that would to provide time for concerned
neighborhood / homeowner associations to develop or amend restrictive covenants before the ordinance takes effect.
II. SUMMARY
OA #11 would allow the keeping of up to 6 female “domestic fowl” in the rear or side yards of single family residential lots in any zoning district, provided the use complies with numerous standards listed in new section 10.195. As noted in section 10.195, the standards are designed to, “..ensure that the keeping of fowl is done in a responsible manner that protects the public health, safety, and welfare and avoids conflicts with neighboring uses.” Below is a detailed description of the proposed ordinance.
III. DESCRIPTION
OA #11 adds a definition of “domestic fowl” to section 10.01, creates a new section 10.195 listing the
standards that apply to keeping domestic fowl, and establishes a nominal $15 fee for zoning permits for required enclosures.
A) Article 2 defines domestic fowl to include female chickens, ducks, and quail. Roosters, geese, turkey, and pea fowl would not be allowed under the ordinance.
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B) Article 3 clarifies that chicken enclosures do not qualify for the zoning permit exemption that is available to non-permanent accessory structures under 120 square feet in size. All chicken enclosures will require a Dane County zoning permit.
C) Article 4 creates section 10.195 listing the standards that apply to the keeping of backyard chickens.
The standards include the following:
1. Slaughtering animals is prohibited.
2. Covered enclosures must be provided, and domestic fowl must be kept in covered or fenced enclosures at all times.
3. Covered enclosures must be kept in a clean, sanitary condition that will not disturb the use or enjoyment of adjacent lots.
4. Zoning permits are required for covered enclosures.
5. Domestic fowl may only be kept in the rear or side yards of single family residential lots.
6. Covered and fenced enclosures may not be closer than 25 feet to any residential structure located on an adjacent lot, and may not be closer than 75 feet to the ordinary high water mark of any lake, river, or stream.
7. Any violation of the standards in section 10.195 shall be subject to the penalties that apply to other zoning violations, per sec. 10.25(5).
8. The ordinance would not take effect until January 1, 2013, providing an opportunity for neighborhood / homeowners’ associations to develop or amend their restrictive covenants to address the keeping of domestic fowl.
D) Article 5 amends chapter 12 (zoning fees) to establish a $15 zoning permit fee for covered enclosures.
IV. ANALYSIS
This section provides a brief staff analysis of the proposed ordinance.
• Allows many county homeowners the same privileges as their city neighbors
Residents in the towns of Dunkirk, Dunn, and Pleasant Springs provided much of the motivating force for OA #11. Many were surprised to learn that the county did not have a provision allowing backyard chickens like the city of Stoughton and village of Oregon. Given the relatively rare occurrence of neighbor complaints over backyard chickens in urbanized communities allowing them, and the fact that many residential parcels in Dane County are larger than their city / village counterparts, staff anticipates few problems with the implementation of this ordinance.
• Provides safeguards to ensure problems do not arise
The standards for the keeping of backyard chickens are designed to ensure that problems do not arise between neighbors. If a problem were to arise, with, say a poorly maintained and smelly / unsanitary chicken enclosure, the ordinance includes enforcement provisions that will enable a quick resolution.
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ORD. AMDT. 11, 12-13
AMENDING CHAPTERS 10 & 12 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, REGARDING THE KEEPING OF DOMESTICATED FOWL IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL YARDS
The County Board of Supervisors of the County of Dane does ordain as follows:
ARTICLE 1. Unless otherwise expressly stated herein, all references to section and chapter numbers are to those of the Dane County Code of Ordinances.
ARTICLE 2. Subsection 10.01(19r) is created to read as follows:
(19r) Domestic fowl. Domestic fowl includes female chickens, ducks, and quail. Geese, turkeys, and pea fowl are not considered domestic fowl for the purposes of this ordinance.
ARTICLE 3. Subsection 10.04(1)(b)9.b. is created to read as follows:
b. Subsection 10.04(1)(b)9.a. shall not apply to covered enclosures used for the purposes of keeping domestic fowl.
ARTICLE 4. Section 10.195 is created to read as follows:
10.195 STANDARDS FOR KEEPING DOMESTIC FOWL IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL YARDS. (1)
Purpose. The purpose and intent of this section is to provide a listing of standards that shall apply to the keeping of domestic fowl in the yards of single family residences. The standards are designed to ensure that the keeping of fowl is done in a responsible manner that protects the public health, safety, and welfare and avoids conflicts with neighboring uses.
(2) Use. The keeping of 6 domestic fowl in the yards of single family residences located in any zoning district shall be a permitted use, if such use complies with the following:
(a) Domestic fowl shall not be slaughtered.
(b) Domestic fowl must have access to a covered enclosure.
(c) Domestic fowl shall not be allowed to roam free and must be kept in a covered enclosure or fenced enclosure at all times.
(d) Covered and fenced enclosures must be clean, dry and odor-free, and kept in a manner that will not disturb the use or enjoyment of adjacent lots.
(3) Permits for covered enclosures. Notwithstanding the exemption set forth in section 10.04(1)(b)9a, zoning permits shall be required prior to the erection, placement or construction of covered enclosures.
(4) Location of covered and fenced enclosures.
1. Covered and fenced enclosures shall be within the rear or side yard.
2. Covered and fenced enclosures shall not be closer than 25 feet to any residential structure on an adjacent lot.
3. Covered and fenced enclosures shall not be located closer than 75 feet from the ordinary high water mark of any lake, river, or stream.
(5) Violations. Any violation of these standards shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 10.25(5).
(6) Effective date. This section shall become effective as of January 1, 2013.
ARTICLE 5. Subsection 12.05(17) is created to read as follows:
(17) The permit fee for covered enclosures used for the purposes of keeping domestic fowl shall be $15.00.
[Explanation: This ordinance provides for standards for the keeping of limited breeds of domesticated fowl in the yards of single family residences, and sets forth permit fees for certain covered enclosures.]
Submitted by Supervisors Miles, Solberg, Salov, Schlicht, Bollig, Hotchkiss, Hesselbein, Chenoweth, Dye, Sargent, Pertl, Hendrick, Bayrd, Erickson, Wegleitner, Pan, McCarville, Ripp, Veldran, Schmidt, Zweifel, Krause and Downing, July 12, 2012. Fiscal and Policy Notes not required.