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chickenladycris
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Cris
Prairie Farm
WI
USA
77 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 6:42:44 PM
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Hi all, I'm Cris from Wisconsin. I've been lurking for a while, and finally decided--I have to talk to these lovely women I keep reading about!!!  I live in a little cottage in a rural village (it's at the intersection of two county highways--blink, and you've missed us). My little home was once a barn, and yes, I do sleep in the hayloft! I have been severely bitten by the poultry bug. I have 6 laying hens and a rooster named George, plus three ducklings and 23 silkies under heat lamps. And, in a couple of weeks, I'll be getting 25 meat chickens and two turkey poults. It is so much fun! My current projects are fixing up housing for all my flock members, including an awesome new-to-me refurbished shed that I am painting a lovely purply-pink shade. In addition to poultry, I have two dogs, five cats (three are outside kitties), an angora rabbit for wool, and two finches for entertainment at the supper table. I love knitting--currently have 6 different projects going--and sewing little creations. Has anyone else discovered the joys of freezer paper for home-made patterns? Heaven!! Anyhoo, I am just so excited to start meeting you all. I have lots more to share, but hey, who wants to overwhelm everyone at the first get-go?? ha ha!
"A farmgirl can never have enough chickens!"--me |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 7:04:17 PM
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welcome Cris from Washington!! I an soo glad you decided to join us! You'll fit right in here so jump right in!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 7:11:36 PM
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Hi Cris! A big farmgirl welcome to ya! You'll love it here! Your little barn home sounds like heaven :)
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 7:11:50 PM
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Well hello Cris from WI. Welcome to the Farm....girl! hahaah I love the idea of a little barn/cottage. How perfect. Man you have (and are getting)a lot of chickens. A Roo named George is so cute.I live in a small cow-town myself. Bigger than a "blink" though. hahaaha But you can smell cow-poo all the time because the farms are just about 1/4 mile from us on one side, even though there's a grocery store within walking distance the other direction. So we have the best of both worlds. It's a perfect town for owning a bike and people walk late at night and aren't afraid. I love that about it.Well, Welcome Sister. I hope you enjoy this "coop" as much as I do.I have so many new friends and am learning so much!
Sister-chick# 905(Oct.7th2009)
Judy
Hugs&Squeezles!
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 7:45:29 PM
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Hello Cris! I am also from Wisconsin. It is nice to see more and more Wisconsinites. It would be nice to meet up some time.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 7:58:05 PM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Cris! Another Wisconsin farmgirl woohoo! Sounds like you have a great place, where is Prairie Farm? We are so glad you joined us! You will love it here.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
2027 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2010 : 8:02:46 PM
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Hi Cris from MN! Sounds like you will fit right in with us farmgirls. Make yourself at home and can't wait to hear more about your adventures!
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
www.wakeupstartlearning.blogspot.com
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 05:50:11 AM
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Welcome from Connecticut!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
1406 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 06:12:09 AM
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Hi Cris, I like the way you spell your name. Welcome, Carol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Farmgirl #680! |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 06:37:24 AM
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Welcome Cris! It's nice to meet you! I have to say that barn/cottage sure has my interest too!! Maybe you can do pics of your little corner of heaven for us sometime. I know you will love it here it becomes like a second home!
Mary Jane from New York country!
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 11:42:51 AM
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hey chris good to have you here-it's great. i would love to sleep in a hayloft that sounds sooooo cool.
whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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Lin
True Blue Farmgirl
807 Posts
Lin
Sioux City
IA
USA
807 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 12:38:32 PM
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Welcome Cris, from Iowa!!! Your home and your chickens sound like a "little piece of heaven"!! So glad you're here!! Lin
"Our beautiful earth is worth saving"!! |
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Twinsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
116 Posts
Debbie
Wyoming
USA
116 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 5:11:20 PM
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Welcome Cris! So glad to have you join in. The gals on here are so wonderful. Would love to see pictures of your place, it does sound like a "piece of Heaven".
Twinsmom
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 6:35:04 PM
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Welcome Cris - you are going to have fun with the poultry! And I just learned about freezer paper patterns but haven't tried it yet - thanks for the testimonial!! Glad to have you join us
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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chickenladycris
True Blue Farmgirl
77 Posts
Cris
Prairie Farm
WI
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2010 : 7:37:38 PM
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Hey all--what a warm welcome! I feel all sorts of fuzzy.
So, I would love to attach pictures--but I don't know how. But, I have a little blog if you wanted to check it out:
www.chickenladysgreatadventures.blogspot.com
I have pictures, and little video clips, and some recipes & crafty projects, too. I am horrible at keeping a written journal, but my blog is kind of like my "electronic" diary. 
"A farmgirl can never have enough chickens!"--me |
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patchworkpeace
True Blue Farmgirl
478 Posts
Judy
Jackson
Michigan
USA
478 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2010 : 04:24:04 AM
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Cris, welcome from across the pond in Michigan!
Judy
Success is measured not by the position one reaches but by the obstacles one has to overcome to reach it. Booker T. Washington |
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solilly
True Blue Farmgirl
726 Posts
Lillian
Williamsburg
Virginia
USA
726 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2010 : 10:37:03 AM
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Hi Cris you will love the girls your place sounds great. In my 20's and 30's I could have done the loft now in my late 50's not so sure day in and day out. The idea is still great. Good to have you here you will love the site and the girls. Lilly here in sunny Virginia 
learning the life I always wanted. |
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sw80689
True Blue Farmgirl
207 Posts
Sharon
Papillion
Nebraska
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2010 : 12:54:35 PM
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Welcome from Nebraska, Cris! You are going to love all these wonderful gals. Great idea about the freezer paper. Can't wait to hear more ideas from you. Your cottage sounds very special. I don't have chickens, but hope to soon!
Blessings and enjoy your weekend,
Sharon
*We are all angels with one wing, the only way to fly, therefore is to embrace one another* |
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