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  1. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Good to hear you finally have the corn planted Jim. It should germinate really fast with all the rain we are getting. We are about to get another big storm in the next few minutes. I already have over 50 gallons of rain water stored. No need to save anymore right now. Stay Safe ... bigz
  2. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Back up and running here. I was forced to upgrade my puter. The old one finally gave up trying to work. Plenty of rain here in the past couple days. The heavy soil here is showing some puddles now. The peeps are doing great and really growing fast. Good to see all is well with everyone. Stay...
  3. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    The cost for the electric fence isn't an issue bl4. The cooper hawks here in the woods would pick off the whole flock, one at a time. They sit up in the trees and plop down on a bird when it's to their liking. They are brazening enough to just sit and watch you walk away and then attack. My new...
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Funny thing is that it's the same coop and pen that never had a problem with coons, until like you said Tor an older smarter more strength coon comes along. I'm lucky to have a second coop to hold the remaining birds until I can get the coop and pen secure. Good thing I have peeps coming...
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    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    It's war against the coons here too now. First time I ever had a problem with them. Big coon managed to get under the coop and into the pen and then worked his body against the pen and the building to get high enough and bust a window screen and get in. Killed 8 hens and injured one. Moved the...
  6. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    I have 12 rainbow layers coming from Sunnyside on June 5. I hope they turn out to be decent layers. I have no experience with them. Hope the hens turn back on for you EE. Once they get used to the fresh digs, they will be happy again. They hate change, even if it's good for them LOL! Stay...
  7. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Come on nice weather, you need to show your face! Right now, we have 49f and that's just not good enough. I'm still holding off on planting any squash seeds. They hate cold ground and will fail for sure. I suppose the wild turkeys are happy season is over too. I've had good success with the...
  8. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    It's better to be safe than sorry when growing maters. You can always freeze or give away the extras. It's finally happening! We are getting some much needed rain. This really is a blessing seeing how dry the ground actually is. 63 in the house this morning, so I broke down and built a fire ...
  9. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    I'm less than an hour from you Jim, and we didn't get one single drop yesterday. I'm jealous for sure. Stay Safe ... bigz
  10. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    I've been praying for rain here too! It is really dry and not natural for no rain this time of year. The storms were all thunder and lightning and no rain drops ..... dang. Looks like I'll be hauling water and using sprinkler cans to coax some sprouting. Good Luck with all the new peeps everyone...
  11. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Dang it Tor. Sorry to hear about the losses and the flock in shock. Maybe some treats can coax them back. Mine know what a bag of meal worms is and come running. Yep, I'm holding off on the maters and peppers and other stuff that can't take the cold soil. Nice part is that it's early and ahead...
  12. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Agreed with everyone that is a nice coop, Debbie. Good idea to use the sod like that. I'm enjoying this nice weather. Spent most of the day tilling and planting. Good feeling to have some of what I wanted done. Stay Safe ... bigz
  13. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    It really is dry in the gardens here. Hope to get some stuff planted before the rain forecast for Thursday. I need to till a second time to break things up more. Potatoes, onions, cabbage, broccoli, onions, and radish are on my get planted first list. The rest can go in after the soil warms up...
  14. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Here in my area, it seems like once the skeets are out, the morals are up too. Bagged a nice Tom the first week. I haven't seen any Toms since then, only hens. Garden is way too wet to till yet. I have plenty of other outside stuff to do anyway. Sunshine has really been hard to come by around...
  15. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    We lucked out with the storms going just a little NW of us. Two tornadoes touched down by Matoon and Birnamwood and wiped out some farm buildings. No human loss, but not sure about animals. The wind sounded like jets for a couple hours. I'm also a lawn hater. No way I'll promote the grass to...
  16. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Good information given on the spraying topic. I also have big farm equipment spraying next to my coops on my rented property. I think one should always be concerned of the unknowns in regard to long-term results on the poultry. My practice is to keep the poultry away from the crops until the...
  17. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Good Friday FFF to all! Nice rain last night, and one can see the grass starting to green-up. The hens are out and about finding all kinds of worms today. Lock-up was late last evening with the hens refusing to go into the coop until after 7pm. For those that celebrate, I hope everyone enjoys...
  18. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Yep Amer, back 18 years ago there was a handful of poultry fanciers that joined Rob when he started BYC backing his new venture by posting often and welcoming newbies with open arms. He has grown this site into something quite special! I'm sure he is proud of what it's become. Stay safe ... bigz
  19. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Hope everyone is enjoying FFF. The hens are out and about today having a blast. They are in no hurry to head back into the coop. Three Tom turkeys are giving them the evil eye, wondering who they are. Just a tad better with the melting going on. I'm anxious to get some work in the woods done...
  20. bigzio

    Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

    Freezing rain here now. We are under a Winter storm advisory until 4am. Next sunny day will be so welcome here. 6 tom turkeys and 3 hens were huddled here all day and yesterday. They would shake off every once in a while, and go back to the huddle position. Wood fire sure feels good during this...
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