Any one want to join me in waiting for eggs, posting and comparing notes?

[KnobbyOaks]

you can buy one of those metal diffuser plates, I had one in my old stove when we lived down on Long Island. You can also put them on a cookie sheet for a bit maybe, or even just a sauce pan or skillet. You are right though.. trade off..lol

I am saving my eggshells and crushing them when they dry out but haven't fed them to the chickens yet. I wonder why that article you quoted from didn't include feeding them back their shells. I had been putting my eggshells in the compost pile but the chickens found that and were eating the eggshells so I stopped adding them there and clean them all up. They looked too close to the real thing. My SIL said to put them in the hole when you plant your tomato transplants. Too late for that now but I might stuff them alongside anyway.

I guess I need to look for those old metal diffuser plates. I remember those years ago when I was a kid.

 

[debbie_nibbles]

Happy weekend everyone! The husbands off helping our son on some home remodeling, and I'm kind of in limbo this am I really wish it would warm up a little so I can go out and plant the peas, and fence off the garden area. We are right now at 36 and at least the winds have stopped! I have blooms on my Thunder plum trees!!! Azeleas also starting! Maybe it's a day to head to Silverdale and do some summer clothes shopping for the trip Wishing all many eggs and soon to be eggs real soon!

 

[KnobbyOaks]

Have a great day everyone! I am picking up my first born from the train at 3pm, I can't wait!! I have missed him so badly, ,his spring break at University of Delaware is super late. He is such a wonderful loving son, I am so happy that I have him in my life!
Here he is working at the racetrack this summer with one of the horses getting ready to cool out after a bath and workout.

XO to all!
MB

Great looking young man, MB. Bet his social calendar is full. What is he studying, not prying, just curious?

 

[BroosterSpringsteen]

MB, your son is a handsome kid. Enjoy his break!

My boy is off at a track meet today. Hopefully, it'll be a little warmer than it has been. My day should be pretty quiet and relaxing. I'm planning to spend it knitting, watching basketball, and playing with the new chicks.

Speaking of knitting, I'm not sure why my website link isn't working. Try it this way:
http://www.caffaknitted.com

 

[Melabella]

Great looking young man, MB. Bet his social calendar is full. What is he studying, not prying, just curious?

Oh no, I don't think you are prying! I posted his picture, lol,,, I'm sure he would love that. Thank you for the compliment! Yes, he does have quite the social calendar, he and his girlfriend look like supermodels, but then again, I'm biased...lol. He is 6'2" as well,, long and lanky.. so precious.


He is marketing major, with a minor in International business. He is going to take it and run right back to the racetrack like his foolish parents! lol... it's in his blood. a program he want's to apply to after graduating requires you be a college graduate, so I guess it won't be for nothing. He wants to go into bloodstock work, importing horses from Europe. The world is his oyster right now, so young, and so full of promise. What is that famous saying... "Youth is wasted on the young". I try my best to give him the tools,, up to him now to use them.

MB

 

[KnobbyOaks]

Oh no, I don't think you are prying! I posted his picture, lol,,, I'm sure he would love that. Thank you for the compliment! Yes, he does have quite the social calendar, he and his girlfriend look like supermodels, but then again, I'm biased...lol. He is 6'2" as well,, long and lanky.. so precious.


He is marketing major, with a minor in International business. He is going to take it and run right back to the racetrack like his foolish parents! lol... it's in his blood. a program he want's to apply to after graduating requires you be a college graduate, so I guess it won't be for nothing. He wants to go into bloodstock work, importing horses from Europe. The world is his oyster right now, so young, and so full of promise. What is that famous saying... "Youth is wasted on the young". I try my best to give him the tools,, up to him now to use them.

MB

Definitely precious. That's what I was wondering, the taking after his foolish parents thingy (okay, I didn't say foolish first).

I always find it interesting what direction kids take in school.

 

[debbie_nibbles]

MB, your son is a handsome kid. Enjoy his break!

My boy is off at a track meet today. Hopefully, it'll be a little warmer than it has been. My day should be pretty quiet and relaxing. I'm planning to spend it knitting, watching basketball, and playing with the new chicks.

Speaking of knitting, I'm not sure why my website link isn't working. Try it this way:
http://www.caffaknitted.com

That one worked Great projects! I'm trying to do knitting but my hands won't stop crocheting LOL Trying to overcome! I do the Elmo, Angry birds, animal hats. I've also done these LOL

Have a great weekend Brooster

 

[jklyles1]

Love this thread..love all of the pictures, ideas, troubles, funny stories etc...love to listen and try to support or help all of you!!!


This doesnt belong on this thread BUT since we are all friends I want yalls opinion!!! I bought 2 Black Copper Marans pullets for $10 each and both were actually boys. They were 5 wks old when i bought them. The women said she would mail my $20 back last week and she hasnt and wont answer calls or text from me. Also one of them has a leg defect. I spent $80 in gas money to drive over there to get them too! What would you do??

 

[lsutigers1809]

Hello everyone i have a question regarding first eggs i have 5 rir pullets they are around 17 to 18 weeks 2 od them have large red combs for hens and i know thats a sign they are close to laying but o was wondering are there other signs they are close or anything i can do to coax them into laying i did buy a phoinex hen that was laying bit 3 weeks ago so they can se whAt to do you know an example but i feel like they should be ready any help would be appreciated

 

[debbie_nibbles]

Here's somethings that keep me busy, besides photograpy, gardening, and traveling

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