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Post by pinegrov on Apr 27, 2012 21:48:44 GMT -5
Money well spent.
Vern and Sandy
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Splash
Mar 20, 2012 18:38:48 GMT -5
Post by pinegrov on Mar 20, 2012 18:38:48 GMT -5
We keep a few splash bantams around.
Vern and Sandy
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Post by pinegrov on Mar 9, 2012 21:49:56 GMT -5
Terra, you did a great job. Congratulations!!
Vern and Sandy
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Post by pinegrov on Mar 8, 2012 21:27:52 GMT -5
Ditto
Vern and Sandy
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Post by pinegrov on Jan 30, 2012 22:07:55 GMT -5
Don,
I think it is better to have the hens split into 3 pens and rotate the male. If all were together, the male would have his favorites and not get to all of the hens. With your setup, he is more likely to get to all of the females.
I have 16 chicks out so far, with about 40 eggs in the hatcher due to hatch tomorrow. Lots more due to hatch in 2 weeks.
Vern
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Post by pinegrov on Jan 16, 2012 16:51:25 GMT -5
Leisha,
I'm just starting to set eggs now. We are in northern Minnesota, so it is not practical to ship until April or May because of the cold. Even at best, hatching shipped eggs is risky business. That is why I charge only for eggs that hatch. So much can and does go wrong. I think the biggest hazard is that the air cells pop because of the air pressure changes on the planes when being shipped by air.
I am a bit touchy about extending any credit while waiting for the eggs to hatch, as I did get stiffed by two people last year, even though they did have eggs hatch.
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Post by pinegrov on Jan 11, 2012 20:19:18 GMT -5
Sandy and I always go to the Minnesota State Show. It is very well run. Hutchinson is about one hour west of Minneapolis.
Vern
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Post by pinegrov on Jan 9, 2012 19:49:41 GMT -5
Congratulations on me becoming a grandpa. I'm thrilled. I always worry that buyers will not have any luck getting chicks. This is great.
Vern
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Post by pinegrov on Dec 17, 2011 13:04:12 GMT -5
Don has about covered things with the points system. We have a place on this site to list all the meets by district.
Vern
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Post by pinegrov on Nov 11, 2011 13:59:42 GMT -5
Sandy and I are old timers I guess as we have been in the UOC since 1996 or 97. Like Terry we are 4-H leaders with our county. We continue even though our own kids are grown and gone on their own. It's good for the kids and even better for us as I think working with kids keeps us relevant. Sandy actually does not like chickens, but is a good sport about the whole thing, helping in any way she can. She sees that kids working with poultry develops life skills that go beyond just learning about birds. We have LF Buffs, Bantams in 5 colors, Black Cochin Bantams and White Bearded Silkies. We recently ended up with LF New Hampshires by accident, so will take a stab at those too. Lots of work to be done on those Hamps, but the challenge is what makes it fun. Would love to hear from any Orp people who have Hamps. We have lots to learn. In fact, the more I learn, the more I find I have to learn.
Vern
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Post by pinegrov on Nov 9, 2011 19:54:09 GMT -5
I am always interested in how people have put their facilities together. Seeing the breeding pens, growout setups, and conditioning pens of others is very helpful when planning my future building projects.
Vern
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Conduct
Nov 3, 2011 18:56:16 GMT -5
Post by pinegrov on Nov 3, 2011 18:56:16 GMT -5
Amen
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Post by pinegrov on Sept 16, 2011 21:31:36 GMT -5
Did you take pictures of any of the other coops?
Vern
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Post by pinegrov on Aug 20, 2011 14:11:19 GMT -5
I agree with both Jon and John,
Jon, I too would like to see more action.
John, I'm with you on the too busy thing. Sandy and I both work full time and spend most of our summer getting our county fairgrounds in order. The Fair was last week, now off to the Minnesota State Fair this week, then its the Fall Shows. Our Son is getting married in Sept. so there is little time for internet stuff. However, winter will give us more time to enjoy the UOC sites.
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Post by pinegrov on Aug 1, 2011 17:31:39 GMT -5
We have to deal with 30-35 below, which is no bargin, but I think I can handle that better than 112 above. How can man or beast survive those high temps?
Vern
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