BREEDING FOR PRODUCTION...EGGS AND OR MEAT.

[JRNash]

Lol. My conditions here are the exact opposite. Heavy clay soils. And lots of humidity. I favor the higher voltage fences for one reason. We have an akita that is well over the 100# mark. She does NOT beleive in fences. Ive seen her go under the electric fence as if it was not there. What do I do? Go out,
Grab it.,and promptly get fried.. So I take the dog,Soak her with the hose. And its the same thing. She actually stopped with the wire on her neck to see if i was going to fuss at her. It has something to do with the double insulating property of their hair. Unless it hit her nose. No shock. That's why I went to the 6joule. It stops her in her tracks.

 

[Mini Meat]

When i need to perk up my electric fence during the dry season, I pour a gallon or two of water around the ground rod. Really gets it going strong.

 

[JRNash]

We DON'T have a dry season here.Starting to think I'm in the everglades. More rain today.

 

[Beer can]

Seems like everyone is getting more rain then they need right now. My garden is suffering from it . I've never grown it before but the only stuff doing exceptionally super good is a row of kale. Seems unaffected by the drenched ground and lack of sunny days. Kale is definitely going to be part of our garden for now on. Spinach was a complete loss, chickens got to eat what little there was. The beets and swiss chard look pathetic but at least they don't bolt, and have a chance if we ever get some sun.

 

[ronott1]

Seems like everyone is getting more rain then they need right now. My garden is suffering from it . I've never grown it before but the only stuff doing exceptionally super good is a row of kale. Seems unaffected by the drenched ground and lack of sunny days. Kale is definitely going to be part of our garden for now on. Spinach was a complete loss, chickens got to eat what little there was. The beets and swiss chard look pathetic but at least they don't bolt, and have a chance if we ever get some sun.

Not the Western United Sates LOL.

Send some this way!

 

[jbkirk]

Seems like everyone is getting more rain then they need right now. My garden is suffering from it . I've never grown it before but the only stuff doing exceptionally super good is a row of kale. Seems unaffected by the drenched ground and lack of sunny days. Kale is definitely going to be part of our garden for now on. Spinach was a complete loss, chickens got to eat what little there was. The beets and swiss chard look pathetic but at least they don't bolt, and have a chance if we ever get some sun.

Everybody here wants rain EXCEPT the berry farmers (they want it in 3 weeks)

 

[bnjrob]

Seems like everyone is getting more rain then they need right now. My garden is suffering from it . I've never grown it before but the only stuff doing exceptionally super good is a row of kale. Seems unaffected by the drenched ground and lack of sunny days. Kale is definitely going to be part of our garden for now on. Spinach was a complete loss, chickens got to eat what little there was. The beets and swiss chard look pathetic but at least they don't bolt, and have a chance if we ever get some sun.

I know the feeling. Normally here in Texas we're fighting drought, this year my garden is badly stunted because it's been too wet. In trying to garden year round and become more self-sufficient, I have a greater understanding of my ancestors who couldn't go to the store to get whatever food was ruined by weather and pest problems.

 

[gjensen]

The moral clarity, class, character, toughness, and determination that our forefathers had making a living off of the land is beyond impressive today. The same generation that wants to blaspheme the men that came before us could not even survive a season living as they did. Today we whine about the weather, and our concern is what our thermostat is set on. Yesterday they got out of bed and went to work. Today it is entertainment and a luxury to play pretend, though I do tip my hat to those that have it in them to really try.

We never stay in the center long. The balance is between the extremes. We may enjoy normal for a time, but normal is really the averaged extremes.

 

[hellbender]

I know the feeling. Normally here in Texas we're fighting drought, this year my garden is badly stunted because it's been too wet. In trying to garden year round and become more self-sufficient, I have a greater understanding of my ancestors who couldn't go to the store to get whatever food was ruined by weather and pest problems.

We've had rain almost every day here for what seems like 2 months, with little let-up but our gardens are thriving! I think it might be the way the gals and kids plant them. (I do NOT garden...bad back...comes in handy when I feel lazy). They have Black plastic on the gardens....every part of them, with the plants shooting up through...(not including corn or hay) lololol

I'm very happy with the pumpkins Ariel planted this year. I don't remember the type but they aren't the Halloween type but rather are very large light colored monsters that get over one hundred pounds...I'm told WELL OVER a hundred pounds. They will be used for chicken feed and I guess feed for whatever else will eat it.

 

[gjensen]

I think she is referring to soil drainage/aeration .. . the soil is waterlogged. They are in the area that has been flooded. Maybe raised beds, but when is the next time this will happen again?