4H projects

[5Cent]

Myles got the advisor's approval to proceed with his self-defined 3D printing project, and barn setup continues.

Pens ran a week over on lead time but didn't impact anything thankfully, pigs come home next Sunday.

 

[Hedgelj]

My daughter's projects:
Breed chicken - ordered and picking up next month (buckeyes we're adding to our flock anyway)
Meat chicken - awaiting the poultry order
Meat Rabbits - ordered will pick up in July
Dog - still debating but she'll probably do this again

 

[bowhunter1023]

We're doing woodworking and meat chickens. Might be a breed chicken project, but so far we're keeping it simple again.

 

[5Cent]

They're home, eating and drinking, but not happy about being in single pens. They're litter mates so they're stressed, cold, and in a new place. Fingers crossed both are alive tomorrow AM.

How they rode home:

Wtf is this!:

Homemade hauler just needs the final touches, but it worked as intended and was made from 100% left over project items for free.

 

[5Cent]

Ear tags and 1st weigh in this Saturday. So far so good. They transitioned off the breeders weaner feed to our local Kalmbach 20% w/o issue, currently at 3.5lbs/day each. I've had to spray em 1x for mites/mange, and they've had 2x Draxxin for coughs and 1x dewormer.

 

[ThatBuckeyeGuy]

Ear tags and 1st weigh in this Saturday. So far so good. They transitioned off the breeders weaner feed to our local Kalmbach 20% w/o issue, currently at 3.5lbs/day each. I've had to spray em 1x for mites/mange, and they've had 2x Draxxin for coughs and 1x dewormer.

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Looking great! Nice straight backs and filling out nicely!

 

[5Cent]

They need to be atleast 60lbs at min I feel to make the 210-280lb requirement for final weight on Mon 8/5. Even then that's pushing them hard, I hope they're heavier. My goal for him is a lean 250lbs +/- 10lbs, her around 230lbs. I think he'll be close to 75-80lbs this Sat., her barely over 60lbs. 89 days until weigh in, so plenty of time to adjust diet and exercise strategy. We're learning a lot and Ty is stepping up to the plate daily to make sure food, water, poop is managed.....with some gentle reminders

 

[ThatBuckeyeGuy]

They need to be atleast 60lbs at min I feel to make the 210-280lb requirement for final weight on Mon 8/5. Even then that's pushing them hard, I hope they're heavier. My goal for him is a lean 250lbs +/- 10lbs, her around 230lbs. I think he'll be close to 75-80lbs this Sat., her barely over 60lbs. 89 days until weigh in, so plenty of time to adjust diet and exercise strategy. We're learning a lot and Ty is stepping up to the plate daily to make sure food, water, poop is managed.....with some gentle reminders

Harder reminders will definitely come as it gets closer to fair lol. They'll start packing weight faster as the summer goes but with today's availability there's several finisher feeds to trim or pack them towards the end but the way they look now at least in the pictures I'd say you're off to a great start!

 

[Hedgelj]

Market chickens - ordered pick up in August
Market rabbits - ordered
Breed chicken - ongoing

Dog - ongoing

 

[5Cent]

Myles's 3D Printing self-determined project has been approved. We gave the printer a good breakdown and cleaning of critical parts on Thursday and he's off and running with getting a printed chess board and pieces started.

Pigs got their 2nd weigh-in today, and some fresh pens. Chomppers came in at 98lbs, Pepper at 81lbs. Thats a good 1.93lb ADG for him and 1.60lbs. for her. Trajectory is good, hopefully they continue to stay hungry. Puts him around 255/265 ( heavy weight class) and her hopefully 220/230 (lightweight class). The hardest challenge we have ahead is breaking the bond. She absolutely loses her mind if we take him out for a walk alone, he goes 30% as wild as she does when we take her alone. Together, one person can walk them wherever the hell they want lol. 72 days to break em...it's on!

 

[ThatBuckeyeGuy]

Myles's 3D Printing self-determined project has been approved. We gave the printer a good breakdown and cleaning of critical parts on Thursday and he's off and running with getting a printed chess board and pieces started.

Pigs got their 2nd weigh-in today, and some fresh pens. Chomppers came in at 98lbs, Pepper at 81lbs. Thats a good 1.93lb ADG for him and 1.60lbs. for her. Trajectory is good, hopefully they continue to stay hungry. Puts him around 255/265 ( heavy weight class) and her hopefully 220/230 (lightweight class). The hardest challenge we have ahead is breaking the bond. She absolutely loses her mind if we take him out for a walk alone, he goes 30% as wild as she does when we take her alone. Together, one person can walk them wherever the hell they want lol. 72 days to break em...it's on!

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Memories a kid will never forget!

 

[finelyshedded]

Myles's 3D Printing self-determined project has been approved. We gave the printer a good breakdown and cleaning of critical parts on Thursday and he's off and running with getting a printed chess board and pieces started.

Pigs got their 2nd weigh-in today, and some fresh pens. Chomppers came in at 98lbs, Pepper at 81lbs. Thats a good 1.93lb ADG for him and 1.60lbs. for her. Trajectory is good, hopefully they continue to stay hungry. Puts him around 255/265 ( heavy weight class) and her hopefully 220/230 (lightweight class). The hardest challenge we have ahead is breaking the bond. She absolutely loses her mind if we take him out for a walk alone, he goes 30% as wild as she does when we take her alone. Together, one person can walk them wherever the hell they want lol. 72 days to break em...it's on!

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That barn is a beaut Clark!