Hey all, had a couple guys ask me about the conditions here this spring, so I thought I'd post my observations. The later part of the winter wasn't bad at all, we really didn't get much more snow or storms after Dec. Did see a lot of birds in the winter so I think they came thru okay, not great, but good. For the spring here, it was IMO a good nesting season (so far) no cold snaps, storms or winter weather. Earlier this spring, I did see quite a few paired up, but the down side was only one hen per rooster. Would have liked to seen more than one hen per, but didn't.
As of today, it's been very dry in the Central and western part of the state, no rain to speak of, close to drought conditions. Not good for the chicks. They need water and lots of insects, but all we've got so far are ticks! I haven't seen any grasshoppers which the chicks (and adults) need. If this weather stays as it has been (hot and dry), I fear the broods will suffer and chick survival will be tough go. So, please pray for rain for us here.
The eastern part of the state has had a lot more rain, so I think conditions there are better than here. Who knows what will happen in the next month, I hope we get those nice gentle rains.
Anyway, that's about all for now. Will keep you guys posted.
Take care all
Greg
As of today, it's been very dry in the Central and western part of the state, no rain to speak of, close to drought conditions. Not good for the chicks. They need water and lots of insects, but all we've got so far are ticks! I haven't seen any grasshoppers which the chicks (and adults) need. If this weather stays as it has been (hot and dry), I fear the broods will suffer and chick survival will be tough go. So, please pray for rain for us here.
The eastern part of the state has had a lot more rain, so I think conditions there are better than here. Who knows what will happen in the next month, I hope we get those nice gentle rains.
Anyway, that's about all for now. Will keep you guys posted.
Take care all
Greg