eekuasepinniW Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Desperately need some substantial rain. Just dusty dry soil that is impossible to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Turned into a beauty day! Chillen in the hot tub with some vo How many dudes with suits off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmillz25 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Thought you had a vicious one? He's just biting the dog who bit him lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Thought you had a vicious one? It went away after I threw up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 How many dudes with suits off? Just two of us...next week we start naked tanning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Desperately need some substantial rain. Just dusty dry soil that is impossible to work with. 0.08" here since 4/22. Not good. I've been watering the flower garden and veggies. The grass can go to hell. I'm hoping to get some chickens anyways so they can pick at it and fertilize it. Pastured eggs FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 0.08" here since 4/22. Not good. I've been watering the flower garden and veggies. The grass can go to hell. I'm hoping to get some chickens anyways so they can pick at it and fertilize it. Pastured eggs FTW. We have 18 chickens.... Good stuff. We took the dirt from their run last weekend and spread it in the garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 We have 18 chickens.... Good stuff. We took the dirt from their run last weekend and spread it in the garden. Nice. I may have to pick your brain a bit since I'm going to be a noob. I'm looking to build a coop (preferably mobile like a chicken tractor) over the next month. Then I'll start adding the pullots. I want to let them roam the yard as much as possible. I don't use chemicals anywhere in the yard so they can have a field day with grass, weeds, and bugs. I'm starting to raise my own mealworms too...we'll see how that goes. What types of chickens do you guys have and which do you prefer for eggs? A coworker of mine just picked up 3 chicks each of Rhody reds and leghorns. I was leaning that route with maybe a couple of easter eggers just for something different. My goal is to start with 6 and maybe upgrade to a dozen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Get some Guinea hens too Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#NoPoles Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Nice. I may have to pick your brain a bit since I'm going to be a noob. I'm looking to build a coop (preferably mobile like a chicken tractor) over the next month. Then I'll start adding the pullots. I want to let them roam the yard as much as possible. I don't use chemicals anywhere in the yard so they can have a field day with grass, weeds, and bugs. I'm starting to raise my own mealworms too...we'll see how that goes. What types of chickens do you guys have and which do you prefer for eggs? A coworker of mine just picked up 3 chicks each of Rhody reds and leghorns. I was leaning that route with maybe a couple of easter eggers just for something different. My goal is to start with 6 and maybe upgrade to a dozen. I know you want free range, but if you do that guaranteed they are going to get picked off BT predators. I have two friends with chickens, and even out my way where I'm more urban than you, they each had to build protective pens for them during the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Nice. I may have to pick your brain a bit since I'm going to be a noob. I'm looking to build a coop (preferably mobile like a chicken tractor) over the next month. Then I'll start adding the pullots. I want to let them roam the yard as much as possible. I don't use chemicals anywhere in the yard so they can have a field day with grass, weeds, and bugs. I'm starting to raise my own mealworms too...we'll see how that goes. What types of chickens do you guys have and which do you prefer for eggs? A coworker of mine just picked up 3 chicks each of Rhody reds and leghorns. I was leaning that route with maybe a couple of easter eggers just for something different. My goal is to start with 6 and maybe upgrade to a dozen. no problem. We have several kinds. We have Rhody Reds, leghorns, silkies, and we got 5 buff orpingtons a few months ago. The orpingtons are seperated for now, but the others all roam and share the same coup and we have never had any issues really. We have two coops. One is bigger with windows and 5 nesting boxes, and several bars across the inside for roosting. It has a big door that opens on the side which makes it easy to clean and to get food in and out. The other coop is new and a bit smaller, but pretty much the same premise. they are both stationary. We have a space for them to roam, but predators can be a problem, and we learned the hard way when one was killed by a hawk a few years ago. We have an area that is fully fenced in that they can be kept in and move around, and then we can let them into a much bigger run by opening the door to that pen. I just finished installing a cedar fence today and we have a wire fence on the other side of the run. What we do ( its kind of a pain in the a$$), but worth it, is we put netting over the entire top of their roaming area, about 4-5 feet off the ground. We give them a pretty large area to roam, which is why putting this netting up is a huge project. They have a whole section of the backyard to roam free. We buy feed in bulk from a place in Taunton, but we also give them scratch, bread, and worms as well ( we have a worm farm). They go crazy for the worms lol. We dont use any chemicals either and we give them grass clippings and stuff like that as well I will take pictures of the setup tomorrow and post them. It has worked well for us. Through the course of the summer we will actually widen their roaming area into the woods a bit and they clean the leaves and everything right out. Its like free landscaping. We sell them by the dozen as well for 3-4 $ a dozen. We use quite a few, but whatever is left, we have plenty of people who will buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dendrite Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 no problem. We have several kinds. We have Rhody Reds, leghorns, silkies, and we got 5 buff orpingtons a few months ago. The orpingtons are seperated for now, but the others all roam and share the same coup and we have never had any issues really. We have two coops. One is bigger with windows and 5 nesting boxes, and several bars across the inside for roosting. It has a big door that opens on the side which makes it easy to clean and to get food in and out. The other coop is new and a bit smaller, but pretty much the same premise. they are both stationary. We have a space for them to roam, but predators can be a problem, and we learned the hard way when one was killed by a hawk a few years ago. We have an area that is fully fenced in that they can be kept in and move around, and then we can let them into a much bigger run by opening the door to that pen. I just finished installing a cedar fence today and we have a wire fence on the other side of the run. What we do ( its kind of a pain in the a$$), but worth it, is we put netting over the entire top of their roaming area, about 4-5 feet off the ground. We give them a pretty large area to roam, which is why putting this netting up is a huge project. They have a whole section of the backyard to roam free. We buy feed in bulk from a place in Taunton, but we also give them scratch, bread, and worms as well ( we have a worm farm). They go crazy for the worms lol. We dont use any chemicals either and we give them grass clippings and stuff like that as well I will take pictures of the setup tomorrow and post them. It has worked well for us. Through the course of the summer we will actually widen their roaming area into the woods a bit and they clean the leaves and everything right out. Its like free landscaping. We sell them by the dozen as well for 3-4 $ a dozen. We use quite a few, but whatever is left, we have plenty of people who will buy. Sweet...thanks for the info. I was looking at the portable electric fences, but saw these too...http://ziptiedomes.com That would give some protection and shade from above. Do you heat yours in the winter or just give them shelter? I know you want free range, but if you do that guaranteed they are going to get picked off BT predators. I have two friends with chickens, and even out my way where I'm more urban than you, they each had to build protective pens for them during the day There's no way I'd let them roam freely here without some protection. They'd all be gone in 2 nights...lol Get some Guinea hens too BrianThought about it. Maybe after I get a little experience with the chickens first. I love goose eggs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 does anyone know what kind of math would like come after calculus? would be kind of cool to go a little beyond that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Sweet...thanks for the info. I was looking at the portable electric fences, but saw these too... http://ziptiedomes.com That would give some protection and shade from above. Do you heat yours in the winter or just give them shelter? There's no way I'd let them roam freely here without some protection. They'd all be gone in 2 nights...lol Thought about it. Maybe after I get a little experience with the chickens first. I love goose eggs too. Where we have them is kind of naturally shaded, so we haven't had an issue with that. The winter can get a bit tricky. The laying really slows down, sometimes to a stop for some. There is an option to use lighting to simulate longer daylight conditions to help produce more. We don't really do that. We do provide heat for them though, especially at night. With the heating device and the way they huddle, it seems to be plenty warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Man it got humid quickly...dews when I woke up this morning were mid-40s, then we got just a light wetting of 0.11" and now dews are in the low 60s tonight. Very noticeable to the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy_wx Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 does anyone know what kind of math would like come after calculus? would be kind of cool to go a little beyond that Technically, differential equations is separate from calculus and is traditionally taught immediately after calc 3. But there is so much more math that can be learned beyond calculus such as: partial differential equations, (complex) analysis, numerical methods, statistics, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkyfork Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 0.08" here since 4/22. Not good. I've been watering the flower garden and veggies. The grass can go to hell. I'm hoping to get some chickens anyways so they can pick at it and fertilize it. Pastured eggs FTW.khaki campbell ducks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 0.08" here since 4/22. Not good. I've been watering the flower garden and veggies. The grass can go to hell. I'm hoping to get some chickens anyways so they can pick at it and fertilize it. Pastured eggs FTW. 0.04 here. I've never seen anything like this. And now Tuesday's rain is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Turning on the pool heater today--COC pool day on tap. Meanwhile, I couldn't find a shorter clip, but from 3:15 onward, envision Wiz naked (if you dare) with a group of hairy, pudgy guys. Shudder....... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCZy-U0_1X8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostonseminole Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Driest ever,! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Damage In Tolland Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 In all seriousness. at BDL..we are going to have to start seriously considering the driest May on record. With dry COC K weather this week and massive heat/SE ridge building Mem Day onwards..where is the rain going to come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 0.04 here. I've never seen anything like this. And now Tuesday's rain is gone No it isn't. You aren't looking at anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 No it isn't. You aren't looking at anything. I don't think he was around yet for 1962 thru August 1966. That was a real drought, with 1965 the driest year on record for CT,RI,MA,PA,NJ,DE. Someplace in the west part of NY holds that state's record, set in a different year, but '65 was NYC's driest by over 6", with '64 in 2nd place. Got a surprising 0.26" overnight, doubling my May total. Had expected under a tenth. Still a long way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny rider Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Where we have them is kind of naturally shaded, so we haven't had an issue with that. The winter can get a bit tricky. The laying really slows down, sometimes to a stop for some. There is an option to use lighting to simulate longer daylight conditions to help produce more. We don't really do that. We do provide heat for them though, especially at night. With the heating device and the way they huddle, it seems to be plenty warm. We have had hens for years, and have also raised meat birds. I find that Orpingtons are the best birds for our relatively cold part of upstate NY. Australorps are my personal favorite, and my kids love the Buffs. They are very hardy and lay nice large eggs. I think you will enjoy yours. And we do not provide heat in the winter. As long as your birds can stay dry and have a place to get out of the wind and direct weather they will do fine. The laying does slow down considerably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I don't think he was around yet for 1962 thru August 1966. That was a real drought, with 1965 the driest year on record for CT,RI,MA,PA,NJ,DE. Someplace in the west part of NY holds that state's record, set in a different year, but '65 was NYC's driest by over 6", with '64 in 2nd place. Got a surprising 0.26" overnight, doubling my May total. Had expected under a tenth. Still a long way to go. People talk about 65 and 66 here a lot. Local pond all but dried up. Anyways best chance of rain west and north it seems Tuesday. Hopefully we all get some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 No it isn't. You aren't looking at anything. Looks to me from what I saw was mostly from about ORH north for good rains with less than .10 south...but maybe you have access to other data? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Looks to me from what I saw was mostly from about ORH north for good rains with less than .10 south...but maybe you have access to other data? Well the euro was driest here. But also wettest here yesterday and that failed. I think best chance again is west and north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Well the euro was driest here. But also wettest here yesterday and that failed. I think best chance again is west and north. To me anyway..it has that look of Berks to MPM to Dendrite axis while south and east of there again is screwed..though less this time for SW Ct who got 1-2 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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