Thank God for Mom & Pop stores! I wish more people would realize what the big box stores are doing to the family owned and operated stores and support them. There's more to it than shopping by price. Let's go where our dollars are appreciated and make a difference. I shop on principle and that...
That's a great job for a teenager. I remember making more money pet sitting in the summer than I could babysitting. And you're right....girls tend to be a bit more reliable.
LOL this is funny. I was hoping to figure out how many nesting boxes I needed, but it seems everyone has a different opinion. Some say 4/5 per box, some say 10 per box. I guess each flock is different!
Okay, so I've learned a lot by reading these posts. I never knew you couldn't use cedar shavings in chicken coops. I mean, pine is cheaper and that's what I was planning to use, but there really is a problem with cedar?
I like what I'm seeing. I have an 8x10 chainlink fence dog kennel (no house) that I'm considering converting into a chicken pen. But it won't be mobile. I need to figure out a roof for it and some sort of box inside it for the hens to nest. I was planning to buy a plastic dog house, but now you...
Oh wow, okay...I'll be early this time. Seriously, before 8 am??? I'm coming from a distance which is why I called this time to see. I must have been too late last time. No offense, anyone! I'm not a vendor. I'm actually really excited there's two meets. I'll check them both out and I'm sure to...
I just called Mrs. Hertzler to confirm. They are having the Fun Day at the Farm this Saturday. There will NOT be a vendor fee after all, but she's done a lot of advertising and is expecting a huge crowd. TSC had one a few weeks ago, but there was nothing there. This will be the place to be. I'm...