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Today was a rainy day in Georgia so I decided to make and incubator and hatch my own eggs I had everything I needed except the styrofoam cooler It took some time to regulate the temperature but I think I've got it Let you know what happens in 21 days

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This seems to be working pretty well I took my paper chicken feed bags and covered a raised bed I had, then I punched holes in the feed bags, planted the lettuce Covered the bags with wheat straw and a little 10-10-10 I know it may not look like it but weeds have been minimal and the plants...

Pictures of my first straw bale gardening efforts This has been very easy gardening The plants I've planted seem to be doing very well It has even allowed me to plant my tomato plants a little earlier

What is the story on using Cedar to build a coop I have read that cedar is toxic to chickens Are there only certain types of cedar you can use The coops in the ad were made of Red Cedar

I thinned my asparagus bed and was afraid I would not get any spears this year They are already starting to peek thru the soil The roots are 5 years old and the spears are bigger around than my ring finger I also put some in containers but they have not come up yet This is also the first year...

Does anyone do hay bale gardening? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Is it as productive as gardening in the dirt? Going to get 4 bales today to begin the process What vegtables do you plant when you use this method?

Dug out my asparagus bed Roots very large Started with 10 plants, and after 5 years I have a wheel barrow full of roots Will transplant into larger area, sell some and give some away I love gardening, such a learning experience

I purchased a ginger root from the grocery store,planted it with soil from the yard and potting soil There is a spot near my door that got plenty of sunshine, so I put it there This is a very pretty plant and almost completely edible As it grows the leaves make a wonderful tea or can be cut...

Yesterday I collected 9 eggs All of Big Daddy's girls are laying I have 11 hens, 2 are from my very first flock and no longer laying All are Dominiques plus 1 Wellsummer (had 3, 2 chicks died) This weekend I will begin selling my eggs, so excited

I recently read an article that said spraying the coop with cheap vodka is better than using apple cider vinegar because in addition to sanitizing it also kills bugs etc Another reason for using it is it drys quickly so no chance of mold Has anyone tried this and would alcohol work just as well?

My chickens do not free range but have a large coop with access to a fenced outside area Of course nothing can grow there I scratched up the dirt and sprinkled rye grass seed in the area The chickens have not been able to go out and the grass is growing very well All of a sudden I have the...

Already had Romaine and Butter Crunch lettuce on sandwiches and in salads Few days ago planted Red Lettuce and cabbage Today collard, turnip and mustard greens Lastly beets and onions Anyone else?

Today I attended an egg candling class in Calhoun Georgia Presented by the Dept of Agriculture approx 2 hrs long no fee and very informative We had some lecture, a written test (study material provided), candled 4 flats of eggs and there was no fee If all goes well, you are presented with a...

I have a flock of Dominiques 1 roo and 8 hens They are in a very large pen with access to the outside I want to get the same number in Welsummers and add to my flock Can they be kept in the same pen and will the breeds remain pure

3 days ago I found a very large snake under the chicken feeder It was dark I was startled and by the time I figured it out the snake was gone Yesterday afternoon I went to collect eggs and stepped in the pen, he was crawling up the wall I got a hoe and chopped him He fell to the ground tried...

I collect my eggs before it gets dark but yesterday I got home after dark I decided to collect the eggs any way and walked to the pen with a flash light Turned on the light and there was a very large black snake under the feeder At that moment I to became a chicken and ran to get my sister...

I am officially in the egg selling business Today I sold my first dozen eggs As an incentive I am giving a half dozen free with each dozen hoping this will help build a good steady customer base. I have 8 hens 3 older and 5 younger The younger girls eggs are smaller but they are getting...

I keep my layer feed, corn and sunflower seed in a galvanized can to keep out critters This morning I found bugs in the cracked corn and the sunflower seed. I saw no signs of mold but moisture is accumulating in the can. Is the corn and sunflower safe for the chickens eat? I have taken the...

My 5 baby girls are 23 weeks as of yesterday Today I collected 3 of their small but well developed eggs I already had 3 hens laying so all together from Sunday until today 15 eggs Soon I will put out my sign fresh eggs for sale. Soon I'll reap the rewards of something I did not think I would...