I'm interested to know if anyone here is anti-NPIP testing and certification and if they'd be willing to talk about their reasons.
I've heard one person who wants to be "off the radar"--although they do ship across state lines and advertises/sells through BYC.
I've heard another person...
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What was the reason given for not being able to hot compost in the back yard? We've done it for years. And it rains her a lot; one might think it's difficult to do, but it's easy. So, i don't understand why they say it can't be done.
BTW, I've never taken a composting class. I've...
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Are loose chickens illegal where you live? They aren't here. Loose cats, loose chickens, loose peacocks -- all legal. Police won't respond to such non-sense calls.
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I approve of all except the Oprah show. We really don't need to be donating fame, notoriety, or proceeds to the wealthy. We need to keep it all for ourselves.
I disagree. I'm no huge Oprah fan by any stretch, but she is finishing her show after 25 years and can you imagine THAT being...
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The newspaper/shredded paper/cardboard method (I prefer the first two) combined with the manure (nitrogen)/straw/shavings/shredded paper (carbon) that then has grass clippings heaped on up to 12 inches makes a "hot compost" in place. The steaming grass clippings says it all. Breakdown...
Welcome!
Glad you found the forum.
I've had a couple of parakeets, but I am not a parakeet expert nor keeper. I did keep African Greys that came from a nest in Africa as babies. Had them for 20 + years.
I hope you can have chickens again soon.
Meanwhile, this may be of help as you get to...
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Just try breaking up your topics a bit with spaces. It makes it much easier to read.
When I see "wall posts" I typically don't read them and just move on. The content may be good, but my eyes can't take it.
Good for you for following through. Good for you for not engaging your...
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If the mention of Oprah were deleted, I would nominate you and this thread for some funny award or some literary award or some educational award or I might sacrifice the thread to the great goat spirit.
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I approve of all except the Oprah show. We really don't need to be donating fame, notoriety, or proceeds to the wealthy. We need to keep it all for ourselves.
Welcome!
Enjoy the forum. (Actually, it would be difficult to not enjoy. Especially if you like having fun.)
The FAQs at the upper right hand corner of the page, may prove helpful as you find your way around.
(Also, beware of the tough duck and goose gangs that walk the forum threads.)
The person was being funny and good humoured. I'd be tempted to respond back, tell them that you now understand the great goat spirit, humbly bow down, and would appreciate the assistance.
You could then tell us all a great story about the blood letting of the goat for "science".
If you...
*grabs the chickens by the reigns -- or their tales as my case may be . . .*
I offer this Tip of the Day -- a "tip" that has already been addressed in the forum: [u]Title Your Thread Meaningfully[/u] so it is not overlooked or ignored.
If you have an "emergency" or need "help", if you give...
I've lost chickens to (* are the most frequent offenders):
* Racoons
* Opossums
Weasel
* Cooper's Hawk
Red Tailed Hawk
Crows
* Bald Eagles -- quite a few losses
* Dogs
Bob cat (once that I know of)
Mountain Lion (three that I know of, plus geese)
Rats/Snakes have taken eggs.