Posts by MsMelvin

10-4 on the apples and melons !   Usually, the girls (2 am. buffs) are allowed free range all day then in at night.  Problem is; the grass is greener in the neighbors yard - across the road!  So you know how...

They started tugging on the bale as soon as I set it down...not for long though...cut the twine and shook some loose -  lost interest quickly.   It is green and smells good..although I don't really see clover...

...what a great source of information you all put together; and thank you for the links.   Found a farmer not far that has 2nd cutting bales of rye-timothy-clover mixed (4.50) have appointment this morning to meet.  ...

When she stood up I saw a quarter size hole in one egg...and the little bugger is talking to mother goose.  This is great; can't wait for the sun to shine this morning so I can see in the nest.   I took her lettuce and...

Pure buff goslings in NE PA.  Hatch date set around March 16...strait run only.  (Parents are from Metzer farm).  Seven eggs / goslings not spoken for...

I'm afraid if I take the eggs she will re-build somewhere and lay more...her nest is in the safety of the coop now. Also, don't want to loose her trust.   They are pure American buffs, in NE PA.  I do have four sold and...

My vote is to take two...for companionship.  Hopefully someone else can step in for the remaining ones.  Don't worry about "trouble"...you are doing a good thing.

Have any of you shaken eggs to control population...or do you let them all hatch then scramble to find homes for the ones you do not wish to keep?    She stayed on the nest yesterday so they are still "just eggs"... I...

Nope, no luck here with the pellets either...she picked a little, did eat some but not crazy about it like I had hoped.   The pellets I was talking about are three or so inches long and two inches squared...dark green, no hay...

I know they are intended for horses, however I'm seeking a "green" alternative for the grass they love so much.  (Winter's in full swing here).   Romaine is a highly regarded treat they come running for but I can't give...