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    Chicken's since can walk

    Thanks
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    Chicken's since can walk

    Thanks, some info is general or obsolete issues: local, state & federal laws change my area re-zoned recent for development "NO CHICKENS!" I'm praying & pleading they change back into favor again it's torture I miss having feathered children. Explain: I live in a commonwealth state each...
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    seeds vs starts....

    Exactly, discovered the peril 15 yrs ago with plants vs. seed. Many nurseries are selling modified heirlooms GMO varieties hybrid strains for container gardening or the container soil grown in using pre-treated slow action fertilizers or herbicides for weeds. Then discovered seed exchange...
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    Comment by 'CassieW' in article 'Gardening with Chickens'

    My great uncles farm implemented method field rotation clearing with cattle, goats, pigs, ducks & chickens. Began after harvest clean field, build winter fat reserves and served as composting or prior winter crop planting fields. Included planting winter greens or winter cover crops adding...
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    Growing a tomato plant inside my house-- help me make this successful

    That was once true, currently same happening with live stock as toward humans (H5N1, MRSA & HIV/AIDS). New transmission never existed are now entering the fray. Imports are increasing introducing as domestic production declines. Many meats are imported despite lobbying labeling origin denied as...
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    Comment by 'CassieW' in article 'Henrico County Virginia Chicken Ordinance'

    Note ordinances are changing due urban sprawl and tax revenue generation (housing-condo's or apartments, retail and business development) for Henrico West they've restricted roosters or denied chickens rezoning. Ensure document livestock prior existence on land prior development encroachment to...
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    Chicken's since can walk

    I love this site though new here not a novice to farming. Family history Appalachia farming goes back the colonial era throughout Virginia, Carolina's & other original founding colonies due marital ties. Owner the family ledgers, housekeeping journals and other family letters. All documenting...
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    Growing a tomato plant inside my house-- help me make this successful

    Tip: another use eggshells - if hens are laying thin or irregular weak egg shells a sign of calcium deficiency. Must crush egg shells very well and mix with feed ratio is a teaspoon to every 2 cups feed. Shells must rinsed/microwave 20 seconds/crushed: kill bacteria (salmonella) & crushed...
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    Growing a tomato plant inside my house-- help me make this successful

    Water Soluble fertilizer yes, best (cheap & organic) is homemade compost tea: You take completed compost medium (decayed manure, vegetation & etc) place in course burlap optional in a container or water (water barrel, gallon buckets or container) making a supplemental nutrient tea adapt with...
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    Growing a tomato plant inside my house-- help me make this successful

    I gave it away in my first reply here goes a little simpler: 1) Foundation (soil & rooting system) - your primary investment is soil growing medium and the root structure of tomato plant. As you transplant tomatoes either nursery or starter seeded a permanent growing container or location: do...
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    Growing a tomato plant inside my house-- help me make this successful

    Compact tomato plants or short germination to harvest times are usually new varieties. The best alternatives heirloom varieties that are adaptive indoor, container or space plus volume tomatoes; I recommend classic Roma, Cherry or Pear heirloom tomatoes. They lack size yet make up in volume...
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    Comment by 'CassieW' in article 'Chicken Laws and Ordinances (And how to change them)'

    Honestly, urban & suburban chicken owners are regarded as devaluing property or creating nuisance. Here is the reason why: 1) Livestock or agriculture animals may fall under varied tax guidelines that may decrease property values. a) This varies regionally, owning livestock may permit...
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    HENRICO Co, VIRGINIA ~ Need help/support/direction

    Sorry a lot material but I'm covering over 80 years activities "know virginia various locations including Henrico (new laws and adjustments) the rule was 6 months maintain livestock grandfather clause state but there is a R zone a type a residential county only that you maintain livestock but...
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    HENRICO Co, VIRGINIA ~ Need help/support/direction

    You are right it boils down to tax income revenues: 1) Short Pump mall was farm land 2) Shops at Willow Lawn was farm land prior 1955 Development retail offers the county a cut into sales tax revenues and higher property tax assessments both value of land and buildings. It also increases...
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    HENRICO Co, VIRGINIA ~ Need help/support/direction

    A-1 is zoned for agriculture... the exception is do you live in a subdivision. Henrico county has a "Subdivision Ordinance" you can blame those homeowner covenant based residential developments. Under Subdivision Ordinance they can re-zone immediately the prime reason is if you operate a...
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