Morning.
So when will this girlies start laying? Any way to know what is coming?
They are some well fed brats. I dropped a 10 lb gorgeous watermelon I had just picked out the garden yesterday, so they got it. The little bit I salvaged was wonderful. Lucky things. They are eating cherry...
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Not sure where Olla is but someone just posted some for sell on the Baton Rouge CL yesterday!! http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/grd/2410174212.html
45 minutes north of alex and 50 miles south of monroe , we can get to Monroe to buy the Blue laced if anyone wants to sell them , my...
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Dude, one phrase; chicken math. Google chicken math, search it here. Listen to me!!! Do not get 3 chicks.
I started out wanting 4 hens and I was mad that TSC would not sell me 4 (min of 6). Then I decided on 6, but got 8 since some would die or be Roos. Then I built for 16 and decided...
I second the suggestions of game cameras. They are cheap enough. Do check the laws for your state; here, for photos to be evidence, there has to be something posted that says property is under surveillance. So, a post it would work, just something. We have had a lot of break ins our way lately...
I have food outside the coop, hanging under so the feeders stay clean and dry. I keep a waterer hanging inside the coop and one outside. I just feel like the coop stays cleaner.
That is a beautiful coop!
Lowe's is offering 5% off purchases when you use your Lowe's credit card. They do run specials on occasion ($10 off $40 purchase)
I feel you. My coop costs twice what I planned. And we are still not done.
In my opinion, buy it. That is a good price. I have spent much more time and money than I ever thought possible since. Began my coop project. yo and your family can paint it and make it special.
Cajun Magnolia, (I can not do quotes on the iPad, sorry) I have made 2 different batches. The better one was 3 c. Apple cider vinegar, 2 cups white vinegar, 5 cups sugar, 2 Tbsp mustard seed, 2 tsp. Celery seed, 2 tbsp picking spice and. 1/2 tsp red pepper and 1/2 tsp turmeric. I used sliced...
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Funny you should ask about canning today. I pickled green beans, okra, and cucumbers today and just finished peeling and cutting 30 pounds of carrots to pickle tomorrow. I have more carrots that I'm thinking of pressure canning, but I may have to buy more jars. lol
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Hi ShdyLdy! Yes, chickens a so addictive!! I wanted 4... I have 16. And I am researching meat birds. Lol. They a fun! barred Ocks are good layers. They are my friendliest birds and they are pretty.
I have a question: who cans? I have fallen in love with canning and pickling. The pressure...
Look at all the ducks!!! They are so cute!
My four year old has fallen in love with the chickens again. He was meh for a few weeks, but the last few days, he has been asking to go visit them. He wants to pet the Orpingtons and even held the little mystery chick for a second. He brings them...