Posts by WillsC

Quote: Originally Posted by mickey328  Thanks for posting, Will.  Sounds like the side experiment wins.  I'm just in the process of starting with MW's so would e really interested to know the specifics, if...

Update.  The mealworms have now grown to a size that some conclusions can be drawn.     The bin that was 100% manure has about 50% as many MW as the control and is in decline.  Mold was a constant problem in the...

Today I saw the first tiny worms in the manure bin.......and the beetles are still alive so we know they are mating and laying eggs and those eggs are hatching.  My bins are outside in a shed so it is warm and the warmer it is...

Quote: Originally Posted by pigeonguy  Are they still alive in the manure. I started with larvae so yes the pupated and the beetles are still alive and kicking.  I have not seen worms yet in the 100% manure bin...

I have had one called the Scarecrow for a few years.  They work quite well.  I use to use it to keep the deer out of my blueberry patches. It scares the daylights out of the deer and once it does they give it a wide birth...

I would put them where they get the most sun.

Quote: Originally Posted by Kassaundra  I have a question for those that are having allergic reaction problems, how are you getting so much exposure?  I never sift through frass or anything like that, so just...

Well I can tell you the ducks like the mealworms as much as the chickens do.   Just a small update as all the pupae have hatched so it is on it's way.  

Tore out a 75 foot row of mixed Ouachita and Natchez blackberries.   Horrible sour things.....some people like them but it just depends on your soil I guess, here they are just nasty.  I absolutely adore the huge and sweet...

Generally they root best when growing actively but if your frost holds off it might.  Lol yes just leave one:)   I have never seen an arbor or pergola where they were multi stemmed from the ground though I'm sure some are but...