This year I'm growing cowpeas/blackeyed peas for the first time. If I let the chickens at the plants once they have bloomed and are producing the pods, is that ok? I hope someone knows! The treat chart just says cooked only for beans, but I have heard that pea plants are ok.
I'm also...
Ok the spring nursery, known as our yard, is well underway. Things are very different this year - so far, we have 2 orphaned baby black squirrels in a cage and FIVE orphaned baby possums!!
We have found seven baby possums so far, but one was already dead and one other one died. It seems like...
Ok, I know this SHOULD be the easy part, but how, exactly do you remove the old water heater thermostat from the old water heater?
When I started to do it myself, my DH gave some long-winded story about how difficult it is and how you need special tools and so forth. I think he was just being...
Does anyone know where to get black leghorns for this spring? I would buy either hatching eggs or female day-old chicks? Please help, I can't find any anywhere. Also, is there a breeders association or club in the US? Thanks for any help or suggestions!
Just getting started (again) with building a fresh new coop over this winter, then in the spring starting with new laying hens. Interested in BC Marans, Americaunas and good ol' Leghorns. Already talked to Bev - great lady! But I have to wait and see how the breeding goes! Please post if you can...