Posts by 2DogsFarm

My hens get a "breakfast" of cooked oatmeal (rolled oats) every morning along with their regular feed. I add plain yogurt and (when I have a surplus) a couple of their eggs - with shells -  mixed in. All of it has extra...

Turns out the predator was a red fox. I've been keeping the survivors penned and last Saturday while I was working in my barn I heard the hens squawking - looked out to see the fox staring into the fenced henyard. If he was a bird dog...

First off, Bless you & MFB for saving this guy from a lousy situation. As for his costs: would your vet take payments? I paid off an $1800 colic surgery back in the 90s in installments - it was the only way I could afford it (never...

I finally tried the recipe for apple dumplings that uses Mountain Dew & refrigerated crescent roll dough. Not sure you really need the soda - it doesn't seem to add anything to the recipe. Maybe sub orange juice instead? Anyhow, they...

I have 5ac, so no, not perimeter-fenced. Just the pastures - which would not keep a dog out, but my pony would probably take care of that.   I am going to ask my neighbors who have dogs if their dogs have noticed...

Thanks for the sympathetic responses.   In the cold light of day I am leaning toward loose dog - I read the BYC Predator thread you linked to Relearning, and I am soooo sorry to hear you lost your turkeys.   At least...

I came home to carnage yesterday.   Left my little freerange flock as usual around 9A, got home at 6P anf they did not come running at the sound of my car,as is their habit, to mug me for treats. Just one hen in the...

http://www.notderbypie.com/rhubarb-curd-shortbread/   Even if you don't make the shortbread - the rhubarb curd is good enouhg to eat with a spoon!   This cake is easy and tasty...

Not all poisons are anti-coagulants, some of the newer ones are neurotoxins and that is by no means a "peaceful" death. Both are also toxic to any animal that consumes them either primary or secondary as the warning labels...

Mmmmmmmmmm : 9 I think I drooled a little just reading that recipe. I am always looking for new things to grill & ideas for using chicken breasts. This filled both requirements & I'll be trying it soon!