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    A bunch of ducks and some chickens

    What a handsome boy!!
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    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Woke up at 2:30 to find that my house is only 44 degrees. The emergency number for the furnace folks goes to voice mail. The blizzard is still raging, so they probably couldn't get here even if they answered their phone. I plugged in some space heaters but overwhelmed the old electrical system...
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    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Woke up at 2:30 to find that my house is only 44 degrees. The emergency number for the furnace folks goes to voice mail. The blizzard is still raging, so they probably couldn't get here even if they answered their phone. I plugged in some space heaters but overwhelmed the old electrical system...
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    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Full blizzard mode here! Snow has blown into every coop, drifted into every run and 50 mph gusts have blown snow inside the always-closed mudroom door. Smaller dog refuses to go outside. I will forgive any accidents with complete understanding.
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    New christmas sweatshirt you say? 💩💩

    Taking care of chickens often overrules my common sense. I applaud your dedication and hope your skirt and shoes survived unscathed!
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    New christmas sweatshirt you say? 💩💩

    Perhaps they just wanted to "christen" your Flock Mama shirt to officially make you one of the flock? In any case, congrats on getting the stain out!
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    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    3:13 a.m. -- Dinah ran across my bed and began loudly whining while looking out a window. Slightly illuminated by the farm light, I could see a possum lumbering across the yard. I went out to get it. Part of me is glad I was not able to catch the critter -- which holed up under a spreading...
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    Eva’s Friends

    I hope you and your family enjoyed Christmas! I think my Christmas wore me out a bit; I spent hours yesterday trying to get rid of a headache. And, it's not like me to laze around on the sofa all day, which I did -- except, of course, when I had to get up to take care of critters. My sister...
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    Saphire gem chicks

    Until I got some chicks directly from a hatchery during a special in-person event, none of my birds were vaccinated. At the event, vaccines were given for free if you asked for them. I figured, why not? But honestly, I don't agree with your vet about the necessity to vaccinate. The farm stores...
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    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    My sister and I cracked up over the scurrying Santa dog; thanks for posting it! My anxiety over having her and my BIL here for Christmas was unwarranted. Meals went fine, gift-giving was thoughtful and he -- a landlord with much snow removal experience -- helped me figure out what I needed to...
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    New members

    What a wonderful menagerie you have! Hope your mean emu girl is behaving better now. Welcome to BYC; it's good to meet you!
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    Beautiful birds!

    So very beautiful!
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    Merry Christmas to you and your amazing menagerie!!

    Merry Christmas to you and your amazing menagerie!!
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    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Haven't seen any possums in the last few days, and I'm relieved. I've always felt a bit sorry for the silly little critters and am surprised that with their poor eyesight any of them survive to adulthood. Couple that with their moseying gait, and it's a wonder coyotes haven't wiped out their...
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    Hello

    There are many knowledgeable folks here who know much about raising poultry -- and now, it appears we have one more!! In five years of raising chickens you've likely experienced your share of ups and downs, learned what works and what doesn't, what you and your chickens like and what they...
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