What is in your cup? - Page 1765

CRussel · 10-09-2013, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

PICS! or it doesn't exist!

cool well water and about to be some brandy

OK, OK. These are from the original building project, along with pics of my first batch of hens.

Spoiler:

Fresh squeezed orange juice to go with the output from the girls...

dreams · 10-09-2013, 01:59 PM

Nice coop.

I grew up with backyard chickens and rabbits and the daily eggs were nice, but I really hated when it was time to eat the chickens and rabbits.

Morning coffee in my cup.

CRussel · 10-09-2013, 02:26 PM

Local varmints are an issue around here, so that mesh goes 18 inches into the ground. So far, in 4 years, we've had no issues with any varmints getting into the coop. But we have lot a couple of chickens to predators while they were free-ranging about the yard (and across the street and down the block, and wherever.

) Both times when the weather fooled me and it started seriously raining, causing them to try to hide where they clearly got trapped.

Eating them isn't an issue. When they get done laying, they can simply retire until they die of old age. Frankly, this breed is not good eating, they are pure layers. But while they are in their laying prime, they reliably pop out an egg every day.

Right now we're down to two chickens, only one of whom is still laying. But we should have four more coming in the next couple of weeks.

Peet's English Breakfast tea.

ProfCrash · 10-09-2013, 02:29 PM

There is an entire thread on raising chickens at Kindle Boards. Complete with chicken pictures and structure builds

CRussel · 10-09-2013, 02:34 PM

I'm not surprised. Another resource (and one of the best, from what I have seen) is Backyard Chickens.

poohbear_nc · 10-09-2013, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRussel

Local varmints are an issue around here, so that mesh goes 18 inches into the ground. So far, in 4 years, we've had no issues with any varmints getting into the coop. But we have lot a couple of chickens to predators while they were free-ranging about the yard (and across the street and down the block, and wherever.

) Both times when the weather fooled me and it started seriously raining, causing them to try to hide where they clearly got trapped.

Eating them isn't an issue. When they get done laying, they can simply retire until they die of old age. Frankly, this breed is not good eating, they are pure layers. But while they are in their laying prime, they reliably pop out an egg every day.

Right now we're down to two chickens, only one of whom is still laying. But we should have four more coming in the next couple of weeks.

Peet's English Breakfast tea.

Packing up my bags now .... gazing at pics of my new roommates .... bringing a bottle or two of single malt to repay mine kind host .... TajMaHen here I come!

poohbear_nc · 10-09-2013, 08:25 PM

Black Boss Porter in my glass ... dark, rich, smooth, malty, with quite a kick!

dreams · 10-09-2013, 11:43 PM

Fresh cup of coffee and finishing off my dinner of roast and potatoes.

CRussel · 10-10-2013, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Packing up my bags now .... gazing at pics of my new roommates .... bringing a bottle or two of single malt to repay mine kind host .... TajMaHen here I come!

Ah, stepping up to luxury accommodations on the premier vacation destination of Canada. We'll roll out the best -- organic mash, fresh water in the feeder, and, of course, fresh hen scratch in the dormant annual flower beds. (Best way to get them turned over for the winter. :P) Nothing but the best for you. Especially since you're bringing single malt.

pdurrant · 10-10-2013, 05:26 AM

Just water in my glass.

dreams · 10-10-2013, 10:34 AM

My normal morning coffee in my cup, while still yawning.

poohbear_nc · 10-10-2013, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRussel

Ah, stepping up to luxury accommodations on the premier vacation destination of Canada. We'll roll out the best -- organic mash, fresh water in the feeder, and, of course, fresh hen scratch in the dormant annual flower beds. (Best way to get them turned over for the winter. :P) Nothing but the best for you. Especially since you're bringing single malt.

I'll need a reading chair - with a side table for the glass of single malt .... otherwise your preparations sound heavenly!

Oh Canada!

[I'm currently stocking Lagavulin, Talisker, Laphroaig, and Ardbeg -- did I leave any out?]

CRussel · 10-10-2013, 02:04 PM

"Reading Chair"? Oh, sure -- we've got a very nice roost for you here - carved out of native Alder, and shaped to exactly the right size. All the chicks have given it their full approval, and there's an excellent side-rail that will do nicely for the table. Heck, we've even got lighting if you like to read in bed. :P (Days get pretty short here, so we tend to turn the lights on to keep the overall "daylight" time up to at least 12 hours. )

Hmmm. A very nice selection of single malts there, though I admit to being partial to the occasional Glenmorangie as well.

Murchie's Russian Caravan tea.

cromag · 10-10-2013, 02:46 PM

Finishing Tea #1, with tea #2 standing by. There's a lot to be said for efficiency.

poohbear_nc · 10-10-2013, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRussel

"Reading Chair"? Oh, sure -- we've got a very nice roost for you here - carved out of native Alder, and shaped to exactly the right size. All the chicks have given it their full approval, and there's an excellent side-rail that will do nicely for the table. Heck, we've even got lighting if you like to read in bed. :P (Days get pretty short here, so we tend to turn the lights on to keep the overall "daylight" time up to at least 12 hours. )

Hmmm. A very nice selection of single malts there, though I admit to being partial to the occasional Glenmorangie as well.

Murchie's Russian Caravan tea.

Sounds perfect - a reading roost with light!

Shaped to fit my fanny!

Hmmm .... I'd love to try the Glenmorangie Cellar 13 ... have any pals in England that would ship us a bottle?

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10-09-2013, 01:59 PM	#26462
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,112 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Nice coop. I grew up with backyard chickens and rabbits and the daily eggs were nice, but I really hated when it was time to eat the chickens and rabbits. Morning coffee in my cup.

10-09-2013, 02:26 PM	#26463
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,158 Karma: 79742714 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), Fire HD 8	Local varmints are an issue around here, so that mesh goes 18 inches into the ground. So far, in 4 years, we've had no issues with any varmints getting into the coop. But we have lot a couple of chickens to predators while they were free-ranging about the yard (and across the street and down the block, and wherever. ) Both times when the weather fooled me and it started seriously raining, causing them to try to hide where they clearly got trapped. Eating them isn't an issue. When they get done laying, they can simply retire until they die of old age. Frankly, this breed is not good eating, they are pure layers. But while they are in their laying prime, they reliably pop out an egg every day. Right now we're down to two chickens, only one of whom is still laying. But we should have four more coming in the next couple of weeks. Peet's English Breakfast tea.

10-09-2013, 02:29 PM	#26464
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	There is an entire thread on raising chickens at Kindle Boards. Complete with chicken pictures and structure builds

10-09-2013, 02:34 PM	#26465
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,158 Karma: 79742714 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), Fire HD 8	I'm not surprised. Another resource (and one of the best, from what I have seen) is Backyard Chickens.

10-09-2013, 08:25 PM	#26467
poohbear_nc Now what? Posts: 58,806 Karma: 135181808 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Black Boss Porter in my glass ... dark, rich, smooth, malty, with quite a kick!

10-09-2013, 11:43 PM	#26468
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,112 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	Fresh cup of coffee and finishing off my dinner of roast and potatoes.

10-10-2013, 05:26 AM	#26470
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 71,496 Karma: 306214458 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Voyage	Just water in my glass.

10-10-2013, 10:34 AM	#26471
dreams It's about the umbrella Posts: 25,112 Karma: 56250158 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony 505\| K Fire \| KK 3G+Wi-Fi \| iPhone 3Gs \|Vista 32-bit Hm Prem w/FF	My normal morning coffee in my cup, while still yawning.

10-10-2013, 02:04 PM	#26473
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,158 Karma: 79742714 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), Fire HD 8	"Reading Chair"? Oh, sure -- we've got a very nice roost for you here - carved out of native Alder, and shaped to exactly the right size. All the chicks have given it their full approval, and there's an excellent side-rail that will do nicely for the table. Heck, we've even got lighting if you like to read in bed. :P (Days get pretty short here, so we tend to turn the lights on to keep the overall "daylight" time up to at least 12 hours. ) Hmmm. A very nice selection of single malts there, though I admit to being partial to the occasional Glenmorangie as well. Murchie's Russian Caravan tea.

10-10-2013, 02:46 PM	#26474
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 24,281 Karma: 459220161 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Finishing Tea #1, with tea #2 standing by. There's a lot to be said for efficiency.

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