Posts by Midwest Lizabeth

#1--determine whether or not you are allowed to have roos--if you're not supposed to have them, then get rid of the roos (don't wait for someone to complain)   #2--If you can have roos, decide if you want to keep them, then...

Grrrrrr!!  The lids are plastic.   This topic really interested me, as we started to can this summer (in a water bath canner-high acid salsa & jams).  We are contemplating the purchase of a pressure...

I have not used them, but they look most interesting . . . . it appears that you do need to purchase new gaskets on a regular basis.  I believe that I'd opt to keep rings on the lids to keep them from getting chipped or...

Get "Spin Blend". . .it's better for you.  Price Chopper has it.

Here's my basic recipe for deviled eggs.  Our family thinks they are good.  Boil 15 or 16 eggs if you want 24 egg halves as you're bound to have a couple that won't want to peel or don't slice right.  You'll...

Skyesrocket:  Thanks for the 4H idea.  Do you know if the 4H piglets have to be born between certain dates?  I think I saw that a few years ago.  I'll try to find our local 4H and see if any of the kids are into...

We waited for over two years before we finally got piglets.  We'd almost given up.  This year our Cassie had piglets.  It was our first experience and they are so cute!  The little piglets are growing up so...

She looks like she could be a silver Ameraucana.  See:  http://ameraucana.org/scrapbook_files/silverf.JPG

Mommissan:  Thank you for sharing your experiences.  We'll try to wait it out and keep a close eye on her.  If she starts loosing weight, we'll build a cage.  Thanks again.  Liz

Have a broody large fowl black Cochin. . .hatched June '11. . .she's been doing the broody thing for about two weeks. . .we collect eggs daily. . .and take her out and put her by the food/water 2-3 times a day.  I searched "broody...