Posts by dfr1973

This was very helpful and informative.  Hubby and I just processed our first Cornish/Rock meatie this evening, and I was able to use these pics to show hubby how it is supposed to go.  While it could have gone better, it also...

Keep a radio on, as in my town the sirens are usually 5 minutes behind the radio announcements.  If you choose to be above ground, keep an eye on the sky, watching for green and/or boiling clouds.  You've already moved your...

The canopy may have been "easy" to crochet, but it is still impressive that you took the time to make it!  And it is also very beautiful ...   As for the doilies - DO IT!  Especially if you have those old pattern...

Since you know how to sew, I have one word for Florida (deep south) climate: LINEN!  Make yourself some long-sleeved linen button-up shirts to protect against the bugs.  Don't wear skirts when doing land-clearing, either -...

Quote: Originally Posted by CochinBrahmaLover   never knew the deployed to places like Korea and Kosovo.....   DRF1973- sounds like your entire family has been in...

I did 6 yrs in the Army; hubby is up to 10-ish now.  I went to Iraq; Hubby has been to Kosovo, Korea, and Afghanistan.  Speaking from my own experience, it really is harder to be the one at home than it is to be the deployed...

Two words: Processing FEES.  They tend to average 3%, and the past couple years I have seen locally-owned businesses that post little signs asking customers to use cash when possible to help them avoid the processing fees (and...

Quote: Originally Posted by coberdor  The article states that this is retail chicken, which means battery hens in crowded conditions   With meat chickens, that would be broiler houses.  If...

Quote: Originally Posted by Oregon Blues  just how is this bacteria from the exterior of the chicken getting into the urinary tract?   Lack of proper handwashing.

Quote: Originally Posted by The reluctant chicken  They don't like their pictures taken. Quoted for emphasis.