Teresa & Mike CHS - Our journal

[Mike CHS]

The 4H show forced us to get 5 Barred Rock hens that are about 24 weeks old and laying. Actually the parents of the young fella that was showing these are sheep people and we have a lot in common. He worked really hard raising these girls and they warrant a nice home so they are in a temporary coop until we fix something up for them tomorrow. Not that it matters to us but the hens were Reserve Champions at this show. We need to figure out if we want to put them in with the Rhode Island Red and then raise some Black Sex Links to sell. I still haven't decided if that rooster has any future other than the oven so that is yet to be determined.

 

[Mike CHS]

My favorite time of day is feeding the spotted ewe and her lambs. I spend way to much time with them and they are totally spoiled. Maisy gets fed at the same time and she usually had some treats in her bowl which she rewards me with some loving.

Notice the udder on Mama is staying full and the lambs are almost as big as she is at 13 weeks.

 

[CntryBoy777]

Nothing like feeling Loved.....makes all the sweat well worth it.....IMO.....

 

[Baymule]

You sure have a good line of sheep, wow what growth! I love the spotted ewe too. Maisy has wrapped herself around your heart, they have a way of doing that. Keep that rooster and raise some black sex links. I love black sex links!

 

[Mike CHS]

I finally got the first picture of the Barred Rocks loaded on my PC. They are settling in well and since they were handled daily by the young man that raised them they are completely tame.

Teresa got one look at my breakfast this morning and said she had to take a picture to send to the daughter so since she thought it was so different I'll share it here.

The meat is some of my pulled pork.

 

[Latestarter]

Ummmmm that is quite a novel breakfast (from one who gills meat for breakfast on occasion ). But hey, as long as it satisfied the food craving/need, I'm all for it!

 

[CntryBoy777]

I was never one to cater to "Standards" and will eat dinner for breakfast and breakfast for dinner. My goal is to subside the hunger and whatever is available is on the menu.....sure looks Good to me.....and would be more than happy to have a plate right along with ya.....

 

[Bruce]

Eggs, meat and "fruit", sounds like breakfast

 

[greybeard]

I see 2 proteins, some fat, and a little fiber.
Where's your carbs?



Quite often, we eat a breakfast type meal at suppertime. Either at home or drive 20 miles over to IHOP or even Denny's and order from the breakfast menu.

 

[CntryBoy777]

Sorry......I forgot to mention the birds.....it was a very noble thing that ya did by taking those pitiful Barred-Rocks off the hands of the 4H....they knew you were the one to get them back to their vibrant and plump selves...... .....I bet that took a bunch of "Arm Twisting" for ya to get them....