DeepSpinLofts
1606 posts
Dec 08, 2009
12:52 AM
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12/8/2009
Anybody out there experiencing freezing temperatures?
I overheard meteorological scientists speaking in regards to global climate conditions and they say the Polar Ice caps are melting and there are changes in birds migratory patterns.
Temperature in my neck of the woods will be mid 20's tonight. I live in the Bay Area region of northern California and to many of us this is down-right cold.
QUESTION: Do we need a climate adaptation strategy in order to survive the "DEEEEP" freeeeze!
Marcus
Deep Spin Lofts
Last Edited by on Dec 08, 2009 12:55 AM
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Electric-man
2480 posts
Dec 08, 2009
5:38 AM
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Cold here in N. central Oklahoma! Below freezing here every night as of lately! Had to up the feed a bit, lost a couple YBs already due to going lite. Hawks are relentless too. EVERYTIME I test the sky, it cost me. Just trying to be patient and not push it. Artic blast forcasted to come in tonight though, ought to up the stress level though! LOL
Personally don't believe in the global warming crap myself, but thats just my opinion!
Still lifting Marcus?
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Val
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Longroller
GOLD MEMBER
236 posts
Dec 08, 2009
9:53 AM
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In the grand Pacific North West (east side of WA) we woke to 0 degrees..supposed to get to 12 today. Same for the rest of the week. Keeps the pellet stove hot, coffee pot working overtime and the birds singing the four part harmony acappella chorus of CORN CORN AND MORE CORN. smile....at least the sun is shinning.
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De Oppresso Liber
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Scott
2672 posts
Dec 08, 2009
9:59 AM
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Marcus, we had snow yesterday in Valley Springs , last night was in high twentys which is common here this time of year for the night time lows. With clear blue skys it will warm to low 50s which is what myself and birds love this time of year.
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Scott Campbell
" God Bless "
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JBow
141 posts
Dec 08, 2009
10:45 AM
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we woke up with 6 inches of snow and there calling for more. Tonight the low will be -1 yeppeee. oh and thats not counting the windchill. Well I need to get back out and do somemore shoveling so tomorrow when its real windy it can drift right back in where i shoveled. I'm loveing this Global Warming. Lmao
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Velo99
2236 posts
Dec 08, 2009
11:58 AM
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Jbow
We missed most of the snow. Was till way cold the last few days though. Sposed to be 10 tonite with a high of 30 tomorrow.
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V99
blue sky single beat
in cadance performing now
earth beckons the winged
drawn breath is let quickly forth
orchestral movement follows
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DeepSpinLofts
1607 posts
Dec 08, 2009
2:24 PM
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I read all of your posts and it appears that we are experiencing similar conditions.
3 birds in 2 days are gone (probably a Coopers Hawk). This particular BOP has been around for several days. Hides in trees and sits on my neighbors fence making piercing shrieks.
It's gotten to the point where my birds need to get out in the sun and roll off that late night freeze... but I'm losing my best stuff to these BOP. I lost a nice pearl eyed red badge that took years to develop as a strain here at Deep Spin Lofts (30ft FAST, FREQUENT & STABLE). Was considering stocking this one because I was either getting rolldowns or stiffs from badges lately.
Now Jbow, how in the world do you manage with 1 degree temperatures? Must be very tough ehhh...
I have been back with rollers for several years now and have started to get a little depressed for the 1st time. My squabs are freezing in the nest and other miscellaneous crap is pissing me off. The deep freeze is setting me back after years of hard work. Almost thought abought quitting.... but changed my mind due to the love of the roll (and the birds).
Scott -- So you got snow out there where you live. I heard it snowed in the valley in certain places like Stockton, Davis, Walnut Creek & Concord. Those birds of yours are fine I hope. Very outstanding family Scott. Keep up the good work!
Marcus
Deep Spin Lofts
Last Edited by on Dec 08, 2009 3:08 PM
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katyroller
670 posts
Dec 08, 2009
2:41 PM
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On 12/04, we had snow in Houston and set a record for the earliest snow fall in history. We only had snow on the ground for a day and the lows are back in the seasonal norm of the high 50's low 60's.
Tracey
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lew3015
70 posts
Dec 08, 2009
2:48 PM
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You guys in the warm states haven't seen cold yet. Here in Michigan it has been below freezing all day every day for 3 weeks now, and the news is calling for 6 to 9 inches of snow tonight, how would you like to trade. One thing though, I have been flying almost every day with out having any hawk problems. (knock on wood) the red tails are still living across the road for me in the woods, so far they haven't been any problems.
To all you fellow rollers, Have a good Christmas, hope you keep them flying.
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Lew
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rtwilliams
GOLD MEMBER
529 posts
Dec 08, 2009
5:07 PM
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We have not seen 32 degreess in a week. My birds have an hour to get a drink before the waters are frozen solid. at 1800 hrs the temp is 12. and supposed to be below 0 tonight. not counting the wind chill.
Birds gat a lot of extra food today.
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RT Williams
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DeepSpinLofts
1609 posts
Dec 08, 2009
6:03 PM
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Re: "birds have an hour to get a drink before the waters are frozen solid."
RT that sounds like extremely harsh weather!
Marcus
Deep Spin Lofts
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katyroller
672 posts
Dec 08, 2009
6:46 PM
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lew3015,
You get snow and we get hurricanes. Want to trade?
Tracey
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rtwilliams
GOLD MEMBER
532 posts
Dec 08, 2009
6:49 PM
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Nope I will take the snow and cold.
I can just buy a heater, and a fireplace you will need flood insurance. lol
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RT Williams
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rtwilliams
GOLD MEMBER
533 posts
Dec 08, 2009
6:55 PM
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I want to build kit boxes into a shed. probally 9X10, I could then heat the shed with a oil based radiator heater, somewhat inexpensivily I hope, and keep everything just above freezing thru the winter. I would put 3 kit boxes down each side at 3 feet wide.
Only down side, is a second loft for breeders. Everything in the planning stage still.
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RT Williams
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katyroller
673 posts
Dec 08, 2009
7:08 PM
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RT,
How many kit boxes do you need? My loft is 10x10 and everything is under one roof. I have 3' deep kit boxes on one wall, a 2' aisle and (2)5'x 5' breeding pens on the opposite wall. This set up is great when it's raining. When not breeding you can use the breeding pens as breakups or you can use kit boxes if you have enough. Just an idea.
Tracey
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wishiwon2
248 posts
Dec 08, 2009
8:09 PM
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Hasnt been above 10 in 5 days. Night time temps between -6 and -22, windchills in the -35 range. Today was the first day since Friday the wind was less than 20 mph. I flew all the birds today, we all enjoyed the 'brisk' Dec day together. LOL about the hose freezing for ya'll. I havent used a hose since October, I just pack a bucket or bottle from the house with warm water.
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Jon
If it were easy, everybody would do it
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rtwilliams
GOLD MEMBER
534 posts
Dec 08, 2009
8:40 PM
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Tracey
Can you post a picture of your loft. My son flys a his own rollers also. So he needs a couple boxes, and I need 3 or 4. A couple for older birds and a couple for the young birds.
I really like Paul's Loft and would consider that. Which is simialr to what you are talking about.
Jon, you are always one upping people or in this case one downing in the temp. LOL
Was just talking to a farmer here, that was telling us about a storm in the early 90's in your country. He said the wind chill was minus 90 or something. The storm killed 700 cows or so. Dang that is cold.
Stay warm!
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RT Williams
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wishiwon2
250 posts
Dec 08, 2009
8:47 PM
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Its true, it was 1989. Thousands of cattle, sheep and wildlife literally froze in their tracks. It was horrible to clean-up after. Air temps were like -40 and wind chills -70 for several days, plus it snowed like crazy just before so drifting was huge. I hope it doesnt ever happen like that again.
I heard a saying that I think applies to me and others who live similarly, "If you're gonna be stupid, you'd better be tough".
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Jon
If it were easy, everybody would do it
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Scott
2676 posts
Dec 08, 2009
8:57 PM
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This boy lives on the tundra and puts company in a herders trailor with a wood stove but no wood LOL
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Scott Campbell
" God Bless "
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katyroller
676 posts
Dec 08, 2009
8:59 PM
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RT,
I would but my digital cam crapped out. I put in a request to Mrs. Claus for a new one this year! My set up is very much like what Paul F. has.
Tracey
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winwardrollers
348 posts
Dec 08, 2009
9:12 PM
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Scott
That was shirt sleeve weather when you were at Jon's house compared to now...lol
I call him "Jon from a Far"
bwinward
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Ballrollers
GOLD MEMBER
2200 posts
Dec 09, 2009
8:56 AM
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So which is it folks? Global warming or a new Ice Age? Either eay, I don't think there is much you or I can do about it. I don't think I'll sweat it...
Cliff
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Velo99
2241 posts
Dec 09, 2009
10:44 AM
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Was watching the History Channel the other day and theres evidence of what they called a mini iceage in Northern Europe and England in the 1300-1400s. They said it lasted about a century.
They`re all wet with their global warming junk.The question is still raised...Why did they call Greenland,Greenland? Ummm because they used to farm there? We might be on the end of an ice age. As the world temps warm back to where they were a couple of thousnad years ago.
I saw some pix in a NatGeo of an Ethiopian warrior from the turn of the century. He was buff like a NFL linbacker. What does that tell you?
Weather conditions change in one part of the world affect other parts of the world. The biggest part of the weather is controlled by ocean currents. Currents shift,weather changes. No mystery no global warming. It might be Mother Earth trying to cull some species including us.
I know Al Gore(who is projected to be a BILLIONAIRE in the next two years)is old enough to remember the old Parkay commercials...its not nice to fool with Mother Nature.
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V99
blue sky single beat
in cadance performing now
earth beckons the winged
drawn breath is let quickly forth
orchestral movement follows
___ ~_____ _
\__\_/-|_| \__\____
/()_)__14___()_)\__\
Last Edited by on Dec 09, 2009 10:49 AM
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DeepSpinLofts
1612 posts
Dec 09, 2009
5:45 PM
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Re: "The biggest part of the weather is controlled by ocean currents."
I agree V99!
Marcus
Deep Spin Lofts
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JBow
143 posts
Dec 09, 2009
8:47 PM
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I got my snow removaling done. (snow shovel) This morning all that i had done from the house to the loft and to the chickens was all filled back in and lots of drifts to. my drive was to my surprised clear. The wind was out of the wnw all night 25mph and it blew my drive clear. Now i know why they spend all that money on global warming. Geez i'm such a believer now. I've been trying to find my flip flops and short pants and tank tops i'm sure i will have to shovel somemore tomorrow.
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Sunflower
GOLD MEMBER
575 posts
Dec 10, 2009
4:35 AM
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Only -2 here in eastern Kansas this morning. Thank goodness for heated waterers.
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Keep em Spinning
Joe
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markw
28 posts
Dec 10, 2009
4:49 AM
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-6 here in Iowa.Des moines had 16" of snow and blizzard conditions yesterday.Where I live we had 10" The big ISPA show in D.M. is this weekend.We are supposed to have a Parlor Roller competiton.Not too sure how we are going to pull it off.
Dug my way to the loft twice yesterday due to 30-50mph wind gusts but the birds are doing great.
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DeepSpinLofts
1613 posts
Dec 10, 2009
4:26 PM
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I overheard on XM Satellite radio that this very cold weather system is blamed for 17 winter storm deaths in Northern parts of the United States.
That's not good news!
Marcus
Deep Spin Lofts
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