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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 14, 2011 8:20 AM Post #8494907
| This is our new ranch, BR Ranch Billy named it for us it will be a working chicken ranch someday.
I live where a lot of trailers and modular homes are and a stick built house is one that is built from the ground up. It is a Beautiful house on a cement foundation. It sits on 1.3 acres that is fully fenced in with a 6 ft high chain link. It is 2150 sq foot 3 bedroom 2 bath with a real garage. It is totally solar right now, I need the wind generator and have a lead on a 10,000 watt stand by generator. My neighbor hauls my water for 20 bucks a load, which is 750 gallons. The water tank is 2500 gallons. There is a shed, a solar room and some cement pads for Rv's on it as well. I am leasing it for a year to make sure Billy and I can survive, after that year I will be purchasing it for 30K. It is 11 miles from work, 3 miles on a dirt road. Neighbors are not really close to me, I would say a few acres between us. Billy will have a big room and I will finally have a guest room. My trailer I live in now would fit in the dining room and the kitchen of the new house..
Front of house
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 14, 2011 8:20 AM Post #8494908
| Kitchen looking from the front door
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 14, 2011 8:20 AM Post #8494910
| View from Kitchen 
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 14, 2011 8:21 AM Post #8494911
| Den Living room 
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 14, 2011 8:21 AM Post #8494914
| Dining room to the right 
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 14, 2011 8:22 AM Post #8494916
| From the corner of the property which will be the horse area shows the solar and water tank storage room
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 14, 2011 8:22 AM Post #8494919
| Front porch View, thats what you will see when you come visiting... Right ZZ??
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greenhouse_gal
Southern NJ
United States (Zone 7a)
April 14, 2011 8:55 AM Post #8494983
| MissJestr that looks wonderful! I had no idea you were moving; the house is gorgeous and looks like it's laid out beautifully. How much of your electricity will be supplied by solar panels? I'm assuming that you're not off the grid. Will there be a place for your horses?
I'll bet Billy is so proud of his new house! |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 14, 2011 8:59 AM Post #8494996
| Hey Green, I am Totally off the grid, the solar will supply all the electricity for the house with a stand by Generator just in case. Electricity is about 3 miles from the house so I think maybe in 10 years we can be wired, depends on how many people move out there.
I am figuring when I get the wind generator up the stand by generator will be in case of emergency. Since I live in Sunny Arizona I am figuring it maybe will be used when I need the air conditioning that is a huge unit on the top of the house. The house is well insulated, it was a 80 degree day outside and it was 62 inside with the wall that was facing the sun really cool to the touch. Billy LOVES the new place, it is a bigger room for him.. |
Light_for_Jesus
(Zone 6b)
April 14, 2011 9:09 AM Post #8495017
| Looks ideal. Congratulations! Tell Billy hello from all of us. |
Eufaula
Eatonton, GA (Zone 8b)
April 14, 2011 9:31 AM Post #8495050
| Wow! You hit the jackpot with this house Girl! Wishing You and Billy well and Congratulations! |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 14, 2011 9:46 AM Post #8495071
| It sure is pretty and although right now when you are in the kitchen your voice echo's I am sure in no time it will be home...
Sunday is moving day, 5 trucks, 1 flat bed, 3 horse trailers, one will be used to move horses and once everything is unloaded its a BBQ and beer... |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 14, 2011 9:56 AM Post #8495087
| One of the guys I work with gave me a awesome house warming gift.. a 123 piece Huskey tool kit, 36 piece screwdriver set, and flashlight with attached ratchet and bits COOOL TOOL, box cutter and a can of fabulous blaster magnetic lubricant spray... That is one gift that I will use I am thinking every day!! |
AnnieBBB
(Zone 5b)
April 14, 2011 9:59 AM Post #8495100
| It's gorgeous! Perfect place for you and Billy to make more happy memories! Congratulations! |
Eufaula
Eatonton, GA (Zone 8b)
April 14, 2011 10:20 AM Post #8495140
| OH My, Your friend gave you a wonderful practical Gift. I know you will really enjoy those tools! |
HoneybeeNC
Charlotte, NC (Zone 7b)
April 14, 2011 11:33 AM Post #8495310
| MissJestr - looks like you will be living the dream I always wanted. Enjoy your new home, and keep us updated.
(The reason I never got to live this way? -- hubby refused to live in the middle of nowhere!) Grrrr! |
DonnaB
Vancleave, MS (Zone 8b)
April 14, 2011 11:58 AM Post #8495363
| how awesome MissJ. I bet Billy is counting the days in his sleep. I pray everything works out and you can buy the home |
porkpal
Richmond, TX
April 14, 2011 1:10 PM Post #8495531
| A good move indeed! Best of luck. |
steadycam3
Houston Heights, TX (Zone 9a)
April 14, 2011 2:00 PM Post #8495662
| Thanks for sharing this with us! That is a really nice house and I do hope you will be successful with sun and wind for electric. I would really like to do that and get off the grid but I am not able to do that now. My house would have to be retrofitted. Expensive. Does it get very cold there? Here in Houston, it's the cooling electric bill that we dread, not the heating bill. I am so happy for you and your son. Happy Housewarming!!! Cam |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 14, 2011 2:49 PM Post #8495750
| It does get cold, but the wood burner will heat up the front rooms. For the bedroom I am looking into free standing propane heaters like I have in this place now, very efficient for little amount of propane. But I will work about that next fall. The heat will be interesting, maybe during our monsoon when it is humid. I am told that house does not get hot in the summer, we will see about that as well and there is a swamp cooler in the master bedroom that might cool off the bedrooms, and all the rooms have ceiling fans. There is always the horse water tank to cool us off.. LOL |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 14, 2011 2:51 PM Post #8495755
| I will rope off a little more than a quarter acre for the horses, 3 sides with the fencing, and one side with hot wire and a gate. Then they can get in the shade of the solar room until I can get the sheds for them put up. |
greenhouse_gal
Southern NJ
United States (Zone 7a)
April 14, 2011 4:04 PM Post #8495885
| Roseanne, it sounds like paradise. I had no idea this was in the works! |
wren107
Jacksonville, FL (Zone 8b)
April 14, 2011 4:05 PM Post #8495887
| MissJ I love your new home. Wish I could send you some of my flowers for your new yard |
Light_for_Jesus
(Zone 6b)
April 14, 2011 4:58 PM Post #8495994
| I know Arizona gets up around 120 degrees at times in the summer. Can't imagine the heat.
I have a swamp cooler and prefer it. Only costs $20 a month to run. I've been told in places that are humid, like Houston, swamp coolers are useless. The new one I just bought is different from the others I've ever owned. It has a thing on top that fits in the window and can easily come off for winter. How cool is that? I may post a picture.
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ZZsBabiez
Lodi, CA (Zone 9b)
April 14, 2011 5:04 PM Post #8496001
| I wish I could get there before all the work is done! I dream of coffee on that porch with you.. While we watch Billy play with his goats.. LMBO |
steadycam3
Houston Heights, TX (Zone 9a)
April 14, 2011 6:40 PM Post #8496283
| keep a notebook or journal of your adventure and update us here, when you have time. Cam |
Haystack
Ferndale, WA
April 14, 2011 6:41 PM Post #8496288
| I really love the pic's, looks like real desert though to me. The house is very nice and very large. I'm so excited for you and Billy. Billy has promised me a bed in his room if we come down. ZZ's am I supposed to pick you up on the way down...Haystack |
Light_for_Jesus
(Zone 6b)
April 14, 2011 7:18 PM Post #8496444
| Don't forget to pick up some hay on the way down. |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 14, 2011 7:44 PM Post #8496559
| Whewww Busy day Green house it just fell into our lives, I checked and double checked and triple checked everything before I made the decision. I have lived on Solar before Billy, it is cool, but in a smaller house and a smaller system. I figure it is ment to be so we are going for it. When we drive up the sight all around is enough to take your breath away.
LFJ Today the temps were 74 here, and when I walked into the house at 5:30pm it was 60 degrees... It does get around 100 here, I am in Northern Arizona so it is a tad bit cooler.
Wren, the plan is to install water catchers on the roof to harvest the water for the chickens, dog and garden, wont have a garden this year, but next year I should have the water and the know how to conserve for the garden and we will plant flowers and trees. I did plant some Basil in the windowsill of the Kitchen today and am thinking I can get away with a small planter on the front porch, recycling the rinse water for the dishes to water them.
Mr Haystack, we will have two twin beds in Billy's room for when his brother spends the night and I have a guest room that will have a bed in it for Visitors... HINT HINT!!
Steadycam I am keeping a journal for Billy, I will pass the house down to him because he is the one who will be right beside me fixing,planning and living the dream...
Thank you for all the good wishes and I will keep posting pictures in this thread, since after all it will be a Working Chicken Ranch and I want you all to share in the process..
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porkpal
Richmond, TX
April 14, 2011 8:03 PM Post #8496610
| I am so happy for you Miss J, and so pleased to have you back on the forum. |
MsCritterkeeper
The Heart of Texas, TX (Zone 8b)
April 14, 2011 10:37 PM Post #8496831
| Congrats MsJester!! Looks like a very nice place.
We lived in Kingman for about a year. I loved the mountains & Golden Valley, but there is NO PLACE like TEXAS. I'm glad to be home.
I wish you many happy days in your new place.
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 15, 2011 5:35 AM Post #8497089
| Thanks Pork and MrsC...
MrsC the house is outside of the airport going towards Vally Vista. Actually if you are on Rte 66 and you come upon mile marker 66 you can look over the tracks and see the house, but there was a Railroad accident and the railroad closed all the homemade trails that went under the tracks so I have to go thru the airport complex to get out there... |
Haystack
Ferndale, WA
April 15, 2011 8:08 AM Post #8497496
| This is all going to be very exciting, and you and Billy have lots of fun projects ahead of you. Horses, chickens, ducks, turkeys, piglets, cowlets, WOHOOO, YIPIE YIyaah. Can't wait for the pic's. Last one to visit is the horse hiney...Hay
Roseane how long would a round bale last, just a ball park figure according to what you plan on having for livestock...? And how much will a round bale cost you down there?
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ZZsBabiez
Lodi, CA (Zone 9b)
April 15, 2011 8:17 AM Post #8497520
| Don't forget the goat Haystack! Billy needs a goat.. LOL I can't believe she missed that in my earlier post.. Poor thing is so busy and I sit here and give her a bad time. LOL
I am over the top excited for you Rosie.. The future is going to be bubbling with fun things to do.. even with all the work, I know it will be super fun!! |
porkpal
Richmond, TX
April 15, 2011 8:25 AM Post #8497542
| How far is the new house from your old one? |
wren107
Jacksonville, FL (Zone 8b)
April 15, 2011 9:00 AM Post #8497616
| Miss J when you are ready I can send you some Heirloom Daff(they do not mind the heat as much as other) some Heirloom Amaryllis and some other stuff.
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 15, 2011 8:27 PM Post #8499013
| ZZ... I swear You and Beadmom and Frans have jinks me. I will know tomorrow if we are the proud owners of 2 pygmy goats to take care of the weeds out there..
Hay I cant wait it is so awesome, my feet hurt from walking stretching and cleaning... It is awesome. I am not sure about how much a large bale will feed , I did some research awhile ago, I know they can weigh 500 to 2000 pounds and I know an ave bale is 75 to 100 pds. I am not quite sure how I would feed it and I am not sure how much one would cost.
Porkpal, My house now is in the hills, which is 14 miles away from my work. My new house is in the Valley and is only 11 miles from work.. I will miss the snow when the valley has the rain, but I think I can manage..
Wren do they talk a lot of water??I know that my porch gets afternoon sun, although not direct overhead it is shaded.
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ZZsBabiez
Lodi, CA (Zone 9b)
April 15, 2011 8:41 PM Post #8499032
| I didn't do it... (this time) I would have though..If I had the opportunity I'm sure.. :)
I'm so happy for you I can't wait to read what's next!! |
porkpal
Richmond, TX
April 15, 2011 9:00 PM Post #8499053
| Miss J your roof looks like it would be ideal for a water collection system. (Which, of course, is only as good as your rainfall...) Will you eventually get "city water" or can you put in a well? |
wren107
Jacksonville, FL (Zone 8b)
April 16, 2011 3:45 AM Post #8499252
| Not a lot, the Daffs go dormant in the summer. I very rarely water any of them. Mine get some shade. 
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Light_for_Jesus
(Zone 6b)
April 16, 2011 6:44 AM Post #8499558
| For some reason daffodils do not grow for me. My tulips do fine, but the daffodils always die. Other people around here can grow them, but not me. ?? |
porkpal
Richmond, TX
April 16, 2011 6:53 AM Post #8499573
| Here nearly all bulbs rot, although with recent droughts perhaps that will change. |
wren107
Jacksonville, FL (Zone 8b)
April 16, 2011 9:23 AM Post #8499806
| One thing I have found it if you plant them higher than the directions say they do better, I have been growing the Fairy Tale Amaryllis in the picture above for over 50 years and The heirloom daffs in the picture below for the same amount of time and we do get very wet in the summer. 
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ZZsBabiez
Lodi, CA (Zone 9b)
April 16, 2011 4:41 PM Post #8500538
| As soon as I can leave here... I am so there Roseane! I can't even leave for an evening right now... but someday.. I will have that coffee with you!
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 16, 2011 7:43 PM Post #8500899
| My Door will always be open for you and anyone else who is coming thru Arizona... That would be so awesome.. OH BTW ZZ... on my porch now is three chairs, two tables and horse shoes.. ROF have not even packed up this house yet but my new porch is done...
I have started a thread on the Sustainable Alternatives forum as not to offend anyone about our solar journey...
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1173336/ Come join us...
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 18, 2011 7:50 AM Post #8503760
| Sharing house warming gift... Made by the same guy that made me a door handle for my sliding glass door out of a bit.. 
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porkpal
Richmond, TX
April 18, 2011 10:01 AM Post #8504002
| An Easter Pig! |
greenhouse_gal
Southern NJ
United States (Zone 7a)
April 18, 2011 10:05 AM Post #8504006
| Oh, how cute! Is it metal? |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 18, 2011 12:21 PM Post #8504252
| Yep made out of an old propane tank that leaked and horseshoes and Various other metal he found.. I love it..
AND the new tip I got on my other thread. You know those Flower bed solar lights?? well put them outside during the day to charge then bring them in at night for free lights.. I am thinking a few baskets with some rocks in there will hold them and I can put one in Billy's bathroom and two down the hall (That gets really dark) and one in Billy's room for a nightlight. Just take them out when I leave in the morning and bring them in around dark... I am so loving that Idea...
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ZZsBabiez
Lodi, CA (Zone 9b)
April 18, 2011 2:32 PM Post #8504469
| Oh wow! That is a fantastic idea! Thank you for sharing that!
Love the pig.. :) |
Haystack
Ferndale, WA
April 21, 2011 9:11 AM Post #8511040
| ZZ's are you talking about visiting or wanting to move to Arizona...Yes of course I'm nosey...
Miss Jester just want you to know the lives of our forum family is never off Topic...We want you you to keep us up on whats happening with you and Billy...Hay |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 21, 2011 2:31 PM Post #8511639
| Thanks Mr Haystack You and ZZ are suppose to come for a visit, the front porch is ready...
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greykyttyn
Joplin, MO (Zone 6b)
April 21, 2011 3:19 PM Post #8511724
| Congrats on the new house its wonderful! You both definitely deserve it. I love the pig.
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 21, 2011 8:29 PM Post #8512539
| See my Front porch is ready for visitors, the rest of the house well its slow going.. 
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AnnieBBB
(Zone 5b)
April 21, 2011 8:38 PM Post #8512563
| It looks inviting and peaceful! |
porkpal
Richmond, TX
April 21, 2011 8:40 PM Post #8512570
| Looks quite spacious; how many visitors do you want? |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 21, 2011 8:44 PM Post #8512579
| The milk can is from my Grand Daddys dairy, the teapot was given to me by an old cowboy to water plants , the Iron stand is from a old railroad switch and the Gnome I bought so Lingernot would have a friend, the blue bucket Billy and I found on a hike...the rusted bucket you see on the right hand side is an old standard oil can and the horse shoes are from a friends wedding, they were the table decorations... The old handle on the left side and the coupler is from an old ranch here and that was part of the irrigation system. I even have the key that started it all... The family is long gone, but before the last boy passed on, he took me out there to see it. In its hayday they ran 1000 head of cattle and grew their own hay and had a killer water system.
LOL it has history that is for sure.
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 21, 2011 8:45 PM Post #8512582
| Everyone is welcome, we have 2 RV spots that you can park your RV and step out on a concrete pad. I have 3 bedrooms and a loveseat that makes into a bed, Billy has offered Mr Haystack his bed, so that leaves the other one that can be used... We have plenty of floor space as well.. |
porkpal
Richmond, TX
April 21, 2011 8:49 PM Post #8512588
| Your hospitality is very tempting - now I just need a farm-sitter... |
Haystack
Ferndale, WA
April 21, 2011 10:53 PM Post #8512718
| Am I sensing a chicken head meeting at Miss Jesters, she is so kind to invite us, but, is she asking for more than she thinks...LOL...Roseane is a priceless Princess...Hay |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
April 22, 2011 9:18 AM Post #8513381
| I would SO love to host a Chicken Head Meeting at the BR Chicken Ranch... |
porkpal
Richmond, TX
April 22, 2011 7:41 PM Post #8514316
| That would be such fun! |
Haystack
Ferndale, WA
April 22, 2011 8:44 PM Post #8514411
| Hmmm, Tempting... |
ZZsBabiez
Lodi, CA (Zone 9b)
April 23, 2011 5:14 PM Post #8516126
| Oh wow.. it would be so fun!! |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 7, 2011 8:10 AM Post #8545550
| Here are our new additions... Chompers and Bisquit 
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 7, 2011 8:11 AM Post #8545551
| Chyanne Running 
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 7, 2011 8:11 AM Post #8545554
| Rosielena too 
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 7, 2011 8:11 AM Post #8545556
| The Motley Crew 
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porkpal
Richmond, TX
May 7, 2011 9:56 AM Post #8545718
| Great pictures! I love to watch horses running and playing. Are these newbies milk goats? |
green04735
Bridgewater, ME
May 7, 2011 3:11 PM Post #8546232
| Nothing more breathtaking than watching a horse running I love it |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 7, 2011 6:06 PM Post #8546561
| No the goats are wethered one is a 5 year old and one is a 4 year old they were 4H pack goat projects and really friendly. Billy loves them and goes out every morning to say hi... Its too cute. |
Haystack
Ferndale, WA
May 7, 2011 8:02 PM Post #8546840
| I posted a comment but must have forgotten to send...The horses in motion, make me feel transfixed...There is nothing more majestic than watching these powerful animals at a full run, prancing or just plain frolicing. Love the Motley crew...The goats are cute though I'm not a fan of goats, I had two of them and they just ate the chicken feed faster than the chickens could. It seems as though you and Billy Bob are having a time of it...So happy for you. Hope you had a great birthday bash young lady. Wished I could have been there to celebrate with you all...Hay |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 7, 2011 8:28 PM Post #8546882
| Mr Haystack there is still time to make it here for the birthday housewarming party, it is at the end of May..Please pop by and pick up ZZ on your way...LOL |
Haystack
Ferndale, WA
May 7, 2011 9:26 PM Post #8546952
| Your such a big tease, that would be so much fun to pick up ZZ's and shoot over to your place for your birthday bash...Hay |
wren107
Jacksonville, FL (Zone 8b)
May 7, 2011 10:10 PM Post #8546997
| Don't forget to swing by and pick me up, please
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 7, 2011 10:38 PM Post #8547034
| You know it would be awesome to you all of you here even Aundre the Demon Child... Haystack you know you have a place to lay your head down, and Miss Wren, the loveseat makes into a bed..
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wren107
Jacksonville, FL (Zone 8b)
May 8, 2011 8:45 AM Post #8547573
| I wish I could but money is tight and I have promised to take 2 local DG friends to a Round Up on that day and one of them has just had lung cancer surgery so I specially do not want to break my work. |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 8, 2011 3:12 PM Post #8548066
| New coop up SWEET MOTHERS DAY... Chickens are coming home tomorrow... YEA |
ZZsBabiez
Lodi, CA (Zone 9b)
May 8, 2011 3:36 PM Post #8548121
| I am with you in spirit Rosie.. as soon as I'm able to leave here, it will be a totally different story. Right now, my mom is a priority.
I enjoy every picture, every post and so yearn to be there to help, and plant, and cook in a solar oven, and the whole shootin match. :)
I'd love to meet up with Haystack too... or any other DGr that I can for that matter! :) |
Light_for_Jesus
(Zone 6b)
May 8, 2011 4:17 PM Post #8548207
| ZZ, how is your mother? You have mentioned her several times, so I was wondering. Hope she is well. |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 8, 2011 8:19 PM Post #8548877
| I know Joyce and Miss Wren that you cant come out right now, I hope you all know that if you are ever passing thru Arizona, you have a place to stay... And Mr Haystack... well you know that boy is looking forward to seeing you one day.. |
beclu727
Dacula, GA (Zone 7b)
May 9, 2011 7:16 AM Post #8549428
| I don't know how I missed this thread earlier. MissJestr, Congrats one thousand times on the new home. It is beautiful. I really like the openness of the inside. And the outside views. Wonderful! |
ZZsBabiez
Lodi, CA (Zone 9b)
May 9, 2011 8:17 AM Post #8549595
| Thankz MsJ.. I sure love the pictures... and don't envy how tired you must be with all you had to move.. (been there) and I didn't have animals to move! I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy if I even had one!
Thankz LFJ.. she is fine.. just that she is 97 and needs 24/7 care, and that care giver is me.. :) The days I curse having to be here and putting everything on hold are quickly forgotten when I think of the price I'll have to pay to be free to leave. I know it won't be forever, so I treasure every day I have that I can spend with her. |
terri_emory
Alba, TX (Zone 8a)
May 9, 2011 2:21 PM Post #8550382
| Congratulations on your new home! I hope you have many glorious years of happy living there! |
CajuninKy
Biggs, KY (Zone 6a)
May 11, 2011 10:54 PM Post #8556946
| Is the house adobe or is that a plaster finish? I love it. Not very green but I guess you are used to that? I'd love to live off grid but DH has to have his conveniences. LOL The sustainable living forum should be very helpful for you but please don't leave us hanging. We want to keep up with your adventures. Did you get everybody moved? I know how hard that is. It was a nightmare for us. And we didn't have any job security for 3 months after moving here so us and all the animals were just in limbo. Took a while to get all 9 horses and the pigs moved. Had somebody feeding them for us but they didn't do a good job of it. The horses lost a lot of weight and we had most of our hay supply disappear. The sow lost a litter of piglets in the malay. It was a nightmare. I pray your move has been a good one and everybody is settled in now. I can't wait to see how your place progresses. Tell Billy hello for me and give all the critters a scratch. |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 13, 2011 3:23 PM Post #8560953
| Everyone is moved the geese were the last to come over. Sad story about the chickens, but most of them are here. It is a plaster finish but well insulated. It was 89 yesterday and when I came in the house it was 72. I am sure it would be colder if I put curtains up. I will be posting pictures of the pens this weekend. This is what we saw when we came home the other day. 
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 13, 2011 3:24 PM Post #8560954
| Billy calls them his new neighbors 
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AnnieBBB
(Zone 5b)
May 13, 2011 8:21 PM Post #8561639
| What a beautiful sight! You have the most beautiful place. |
CajuninKy
Biggs, KY (Zone 6a)
May 15, 2011 2:18 PM Post #8564753
| I am really looking forward to seeing more pics and following your and Billy's journey. |
Haystack
Ferndale, WA
May 15, 2011 6:43 PM Post #8565542
| Billy Bob is a priority for me also. I think of him often, and how I'd love to spend some time having him show me around...It'll happen, just have to be patient about it. Man meeting up with ZZ's and comming to your place would be the frosting on the cake. I do think of it often...Haystack |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 15, 2011 8:30 PM Post #8565823
| It would be heaven for us as well Mr Haystack. Cajun I will take some more pictures tomorrow morning and share...
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CajuninKy
Biggs, KY (Zone 6a)
May 16, 2011 5:41 AM Post #8566220
| Looking forward to new pics. Whoo hoo !! |
terri_emory
Alba, TX (Zone 8a)
May 16, 2011 7:17 AM Post #8566434
| That welcoming committee looks like their happy to have you as neighbors, too. I very much feel that a good fence and good cows/horses make for really good neighbors! Once again, best of luck to you all in your new home! |
ZZsBabiez
Lodi, CA (Zone 9b)
May 16, 2011 8:48 PM Post #8568339
| I think of it often too Hay.. |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 18, 2011 3:06 PM Post #8572203
| New Coop 
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 18, 2011 3:08 PM Post #8572208
| Side view 
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 18, 2011 3:08 PM Post #8572209
| Billy and Billy 
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 18, 2011 3:09 PM Post #8572212
| Again... Yep that is a wild turkey she has been hand raised since she was one day old. 
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 18, 2011 3:10 PM Post #8572213
| Sunset 
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 18, 2011 3:11 PM Post #8572219
| The view from my kitchen window 
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AnnieBBB
(Zone 5b)
May 18, 2011 7:23 PM Post #8572796
| It's beautiful!! I wish you and Billy all the happiness in the world! |
Haystack
Ferndale, WA
May 18, 2011 9:41 PM Post #8573043
| That Billy is bigger than Billy, how cute are those pic's. I adore that little man. Thanks for sharing those pic's love the pen, and it is so nice that you can keep an eye on it from the kitchen...Hay |
CajuninKy
Biggs, KY (Zone 6a)
May 18, 2011 10:20 PM Post #8573072
| Nice and roomy. Good job. Shouldn't that be Billy and Betty? LOL Beautiful sunset. How far away is that mountain? You and Billy will have to straddle Rosie and Chief and head out that way. |
ZZsBabiez
Lodi, CA (Zone 9b)
May 18, 2011 10:24 PM Post #8573079
| Awesome pictures Roseane... I really love being able to see them when ever I want! Love the view from the kitchen, and the nice big coop. I'm happy things are coming together for you. Love you and Billy so much. |
terri_emory
Alba, TX (Zone 8a)
May 19, 2011 6:04 AM Post #8573388
| Good view from the kitchen window! Are the mountains in the background of the kitchen view the same as in the sunset photo? I love the colors of sunset! That is what I am going for in my rose/perenial garden. |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 19, 2011 10:27 AM Post #8573878
| The mountains are if I look thru the left window, the coop the right window. Those mountains are about 15 miles away, there are some closer...
I am glad to share pictures and Billy the human named Billy the turkey when it was 1 day old and we never changed it.. Maybe we should spell it Billie??
The coop cost me a box of nails thats it... Pretty thrifty |
terri_emory
Alba, TX (Zone 8a)
May 19, 2011 10:44 AM Post #8573902
| Indeed! And you got to use your new tools! |
CajuninKy
Biggs, KY (Zone 6a)
May 19, 2011 11:55 AM Post #8574035
| Can't beat that deal with a stick! I always look in the big dumpster behind the fire department for anything I can use. My husband said I am a dumpster diver. I said I am a proud dumpster diver. I like having the luxuries of life! LOL |
AnnieBBB
(Zone 5b)
May 19, 2011 7:21 PM Post #8574833
| I love the coop even more now LOL Your new home is just beautiful and the scenery is awesome. |
catmad
Pelzer, SC (Zone 7b)
May 20, 2011 5:17 AM Post #8575377
| Not, not a Dumpster Diver, a Pro-active Recycler. I think it's part of the fun. Takes a bit of creativity, too. Nothing beats the feeling of getting something useful from something useless. MissJester, a great start! I love your pictures, and keep coming back to see how it's going.
Keep up the good work:) |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 20, 2011 7:08 PM Post #8576693
| Please enjoy the last pictures of Billy Bob the turkey. The carnage I came home to today rocked me to my core,. What ever happened today took out 8 of my best layers and our turkey. When the numb wears off I may talk about it. The hens I lost took out my ability to pay for Billy (the Humans) horse events this summer but god will only give me what I can handle. I only have 3 layers left and egg orders I cant fill. I know that all will be ok in the am, but right now I cant stop the tears
I have made a call to get Billy(the human) a replacement Turkey a cross between a wild and a Nantucket. .
Yes I am asking for a material issue, please say a prayer that God can find me a way to pay for Billy Bob (the human) horse events this summer or it will be a long slow summer until the juvenile birds can lay and all will be ok.
I am thankful that I have a roof over our heads and food in our tummys. All will be better tomorrow. |
wren107
Jacksonville, FL (Zone 8b)
May 20, 2011 7:39 PM Post #8576738
| MissJ everything will be ok. Check you Dmail
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ZZsBabiez
Lodi, CA (Zone 9b)
May 20, 2011 8:13 PM Post #8576789
| Oh NO! Now what? OMG you have had the worst luck for predators! I'm so sorry. :( You poor thing.. I'm sick over it. :( |
porkpal
Richmond, TX
May 20, 2011 9:03 PM Post #8576849
| I wish you lived closer, I have laying hens to spare... |
CajuninKy
Biggs, KY (Zone 6a)
May 20, 2011 9:47 PM Post #8576879
| I wish we lived closer too. I am paring down my flock and would be glad to let you have a bunch of hens. Do you have any idea what it was? I will be praying for you guys. God knows what we need. |
catmad
Pelzer, SC (Zone 7b)
May 21, 2011 4:35 AM Post #8577095
| I am so, so sorry. It hurts so much to lose critters that are so dear to you, I know. Poor Billy, he must be heartbroken. It's so hard to keep them safe. |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 21, 2011 8:58 AM Post #8577511
| This morning was bitter sweet. What was once a thriving flock is gone. I so wish I lived closer to you all. The one white rock made it thru the night and we found Billy Bob feathers and brought them in the house. I made a call yesterday to a friend who has turkeys, cross between wild and nantucket. I will call her back on Sunday and we will go see her. She has some month olds and some newly hatched and is out of town today but will be available tomorrow. I have not completely searched the parameter of the place yet, but I know it was not my dogs, they have been around poultry since they were born. I am thinking it was a neighbor dog got in and did the dead and got out. I wish the wind would blow to carry the feathers that are strewn about in the wind.
The animals are not as loud today it is subdued here and my heart is very heavy. Billy knows what happened he is taking it kind of hard but I know he will bounce back.
Repairs have been made to the coop last night and I will be stringing what is left of my ranch wire on the outside for added protection.
Thanks all for the comments it is just a setback one of many to come I am sure...
Love Roseane and Billy |
ZZsBabiez
Lodi, CA (Zone 9b)
May 21, 2011 9:33 AM Post #8577560
| You guyz were the first thing on my mind this morning. I'm glad you are doing a little better. Poor Billy. :( I know you will make it through, but still.. I hope you get some help with Billy's entry fees. We love you! |
DonnaB
Vancleave, MS (Zone 8b)
May 21, 2011 11:44 AM Post #8577735
| Oh MissJester. I am so sorry. What a sad thing to happen. Hope you both feel better soon |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 21, 2011 4:32 PM Post #8578127
| I have a hurt white rock in the house. I found her yesterday I thought she was dead but still breathing. I put her in the coop inside and thought if she will make it thru the night it is ment to be. She did and this afternoon I took her to the water and she drank. I figure I can keep an eye on her in the house so in a dog crate in the middle of the living room she is resting comfortably. I dont feel anything is broken, she just lays there sleeping. I am hoping she is in shock she does not move much and Billy talks to her she raises her head.
I did notice I have 4 black chickens left and I got three eggs today That is a good sign.. |
green04735
Bridgewater, ME
May 21, 2011 6:57 PM Post #8578388
| I`m so sorry for your losses.Hope the house chicken gets better |
AnnieBBB
(Zone 5b)
May 21, 2011 8:41 PM Post #8578560
| I'm so sorry to hear that!!! I hope the house chicken gets better. My heart aches for you and Billy. |
Light_for_Jesus
(Zone 6b)
May 22, 2011 4:53 AM Post #8578950
| That's one of the most difficult parts of chicken raising is keeping them safe.
In thinking of building a coop at the horse lot the hardest part in my mind is how to keep a predator from digging under. What I would really prefer is to have a bit of concrete, one and a half feet down into the ground, not very wide, but deep. They rent machines here that dig these trenches, or so I've been told. The next option is laying wire down in an L shape, or slanted away from the run or coop. Either way, it is not an easy task.
I'm sorry for you and Billy. Surely things will get better from here on. You have much to be thankful for, a new home and the two of you are healthy and safe and have each other. That's the most important thing.
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 22, 2011 7:23 AM Post #8579221
| We are living and that is the important part. They ripped the wire from the wall in a small hole and that is how they got in. I buried the wire at least 10 inches underground so they could not dig under, never expecting they would rip it from the wall. The white rock is hanging on, she is in a cage in the spare room with food and water and still laying down. She moves, but just does not stand.. She is still living though..
All is well we woke up to face another day..
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terri_emory
Alba, TX (Zone 8a)
May 23, 2011 6:47 AM Post #8581486
| I am so sorry for your loss. I've posted my troubles/adventures w/the neighbor's dogs. It is indeed so hard to make the coop secure and then find oneself worrying while at work that the re-enforcements to the coop hold. I hope your injured hen pulls though, you find a good replacement turkey, and all gets back to normal soon... |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 24, 2011 8:23 PM Post #8585533
| Whitey died today, I think she had a broken back.
GOOD NEWS... Billy will be getting two new turkeys on Friday, he does not know yet. I found a ranch that has them and a few month olds, cross between Red and wild. I will surprise him by a tour of the ranch and then he gets to pick out his new ones. She tried to interest me in a piglett ummm no not at this time. Then she tried to intrest me in a cow... hummm no not at this time.
It was the most peaceful place, she had all kids of birds, has cows,pigs,goats and the most pretty peacocks just running with the guineas and geese. Then her husband explained some solar things to me and it was such a peaceful afternoon I did not want to leave... So on Friday morning I will take him there to look at the ranch and we will leave with the turkeys. She is giving them to me at a cost of $8 a bird, which the feed store had babies for $10. Also when she rotates her stock she will sell me some layers to replenish in a few months. All is good it was such an awesome afternoon...
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porkpal
Richmond, TX
May 24, 2011 8:28 PM Post #8585539
| I'm so glad that things are looking up for you. Billy will be very excited about his new pets - I hope you take lots of pictures. |
AnnieBBB
(Zone 5b)
May 24, 2011 8:46 PM Post #8585575
| Oh yes, pictures!!!! |
Light_for_Jesus
(Zone 6b)
May 24, 2011 10:00 PM Post #8585652
| Sounds like you made some good friends too. |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 25, 2011 3:16 PM Post #8587031
| OH Light I have re connected with some wonderful people. Her and I had a talk around a camp fire at a Barn B Que about 4 years ago and she sorta let me vent about Billy's parents... I would see them every year at the Barn B Que and we would always share a laugh about that night... She said I looked so much happier yesterday then she has seen me in the past... |
CajuninKy
Biggs, KY (Zone 6a)
May 25, 2011 7:18 PM Post #8587498
| Is her ranch near your new home? |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 25, 2011 8:20 PM Post #8587633
| Yes it is about 14 miles not far. We will make an morning of it, I am really excited and all he knows is he is going on an adventure... |
CajuninKy
Biggs, KY (Zone 6a)
May 26, 2011 9:18 AM Post #8588369
| I smile just thinking about how excited and suprised he will be. |
Light_for_Jesus
(Zone 6b)
May 26, 2011 9:24 PM Post #8589889
| Replace those tears with smiles. Have a great time. |
terri_emory
Alba, TX (Zone 8a)
May 27, 2011 6:18 AM Post #8590364
| How wonderful! |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 28, 2011 10:05 PM Post #8593845
| Oh he is so stoked... He named them Billy and Nanny I dont get it but they are his. They are in his room and we talk to them and hold them. He reads them books. The people we got them from came by today and said they are in good hands... I will have pictures tuesday. She requested I dont take pictures at the ranch it is a private place for them and I complied. But wait till you see them at our place... They are really cool. |
DonnaB
Vancleave, MS (Zone 8b)
May 28, 2011 10:29 PM Post #8593859
| can't wait to see them |
AnnieBBB
(Zone 5b)
May 29, 2011 7:48 AM Post #8594400
| YAY, pictures coming soon!!! |
CajuninKy
Biggs, KY (Zone 6a)
May 29, 2011 10:52 AM Post #8594685
| Can hardly wait. Billy Bob sure has a nac for unique names. LOL |
ZZsBabiez
Lodi, CA (Zone 9b)
May 29, 2011 11:06 AM Post #8594700
| I love that Billy reads them books! What a great way to encourage his reading! Just love that!~ |
Light_for_Jesus
(Zone 6b)
May 29, 2011 12:34 PM Post #8594827
| Yes!
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 29, 2011 3:20 PM Post #8595059
| Here are some moble pictures till I can upload more...
Coming home
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 29, 2011 3:20 PM Post #8595060
| Billy's room 
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 29, 2011 3:21 PM Post #8595063
| Look furniture and pictures on the wall 
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 29, 2011 3:22 PM Post #8595067
| I had to put two pictures together to capture the whole rainbow 
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DonnaB
Vancleave, MS (Zone 8b)
May 29, 2011 6:40 PM Post #8595485
| love rainbows. Have seen dbl one a few times.
Billy looks so happy with his new pets |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 29, 2011 7:57 PM Post #8595643
| Again taken with a mobile phone Billy the human and Billy #2 Turkey watching Funny Home Video's on TV 
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MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 29, 2011 7:58 PM Post #8595646
| Billy hanging yesterday at the party... When he was a baby, I would lay horse blankets in one just like this and then put him in there and roll it up to the round pen when I worked out the horses.. LOL 
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ZZsBabiez
Lodi, CA (Zone 9b)
May 29, 2011 9:06 PM Post #8595724
| I just love those pictures!!!
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greykyttyn
Joplin, MO (Zone 6b)
May 29, 2011 9:33 PM Post #8595740
| Wheel barrels made the best seats when i was a kid. Its a very cute photo. Your way more moved in than I am! I still haven't gotten anything on the wall or all my stuff moved in. Got several boxes at mom's still... no idea where to put them. I need to put stuff on my very blank walls... |
greenhouse_gal
Southern NJ
United States (Zone 7a)
May 30, 2011 3:10 AM Post #8596020
| What a great picture of Billy in the wheelbarrow! I have never seen them used that way before. It took me a couple of minutes to realize what he was sitting in. |
MissJestr
Kingman, AZ (Zone 7a)
May 30, 2011 6:36 AM Post #8596341
| Grey DONT open the Closets and the Spare Room or the Garage...LOL You would be surprised..
Green. I wish I could find the pictures of when he was a baby they were cute. It was the Wheel barrel that we used to clean stalls and He would rest on a bunch of saddle blankets so he never touched the metal, and the incline was enough to help him sit up and watch. He was protected by the wind, the dogs and he had a round pen side seat. I could watch him and work with the horses at the same time. He was never close enough for the dirt to hit him.. He loves to ride in them now.. |
ZZsBabiez
Lodi, CA (Zone 9b)
May 30, 2011 8:08 AM Post #8596608
| That is so cute Rosie! I love that picture.. well, both of them.. The wheelbarrow picture looks like one of those wicker chairs with the huge backs? Like to call those the queen chair.. so that looks like a King's chair which I think is appropriate.. |
CajuninKy
Biggs, KY (Zone 6a)
May 30, 2011 1:06 PM Post #8597285
| Thanks a million for sharing the pics. You have great windows. I'll bet you could grow a garden in the sun from those windows.
I love Billy and the turkey watching TV. Looks for all the world like the turkey is engrossed in the show.
You are making a great life for Billy. He will never foreget his childhood. |
DonnaB
Vancleave, MS (Zone 8b)
May 30, 2011 4:38 PM Post #8597738
| love the wheelbarrow seat. Billy is so cute |
AnnieBBB
(Zone 5b)
May 30, 2011 6:18 PM Post #8597949
| Didn't even know it was a wheelbarrow until it was pointed out LOL, it just looks like a big comfy chair! Love the pics, thanks for sharing Billy with us! |
ZZsBabiez
Lodi, CA (Zone 9b)
May 31, 2011 11:50 AM Post #8599477
| Tell him we want to see a pic of him reading his favorite book to the turkeys! OMG I would love that video!!! :) |
CajuninKy
Biggs, KY (Zone 6a)
May 31, 2011 1:37 PM Post #8599657
| It would be a classic for sure!! |
