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jardog1820 said:
Must be something in the air my rooster went off at 4:00am a couple of days ago. It was still pitch black out. I know cause I went out and knocked him off the roost. He stopped after that and hasn't done it since. I can justify him crowing at dawn but not 2 hours prior. Now that it's cooling off his voice is carrying further and although my neighbors haven't said anything I'm trying to keep them happy. Anyone have any suggestions or advice?
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What are we going to do with all of these noisy birds? We've had to stuff ours back into the coop until sunrise for the past four days. My theory is that the changing seasons are confusing them and they aren't tired anymore at 4 or 5am before the sun is up. We normally keep the chicken door open all the time (their run is more of a fully enclosed aviary with hardware cloth buried 12" in the ground) so they can come and go as they please, but I think we're going to transition into winter mode and shut the door at night. I hate to do it because they only have a 4x4 foot area inside but we really can't get in trouble with our neighbors. We already had some witch call the police on us this spring because our grass was too tall ( :rolleyes: ) so I can only imagine how they would complain about the increase in early morning noise. I can't wait to move out to the country and get some LAND so we can have the noisiest animals we want without worrying. Guineas and peafowl ahoy!

News about sprouting food as well - I got a mix of seeds to try from Circle-F to see if they would even sprout, and pretty much everything except the oats did really well. The millet & buckwheat did especially well and we may just get our buckwheat seeds for planting from there next year since they are 75 cents a pound. However, the peas all sprouted really well too but the girls won't eat them. I seem to remember reading that there is some harmful chemical in them that cooking eliminates but sprouting doesn't - does that ring a bell to anyone else? If that's true maybe they are smarter than I give them credit for.
 
Pozees said:
Quote: Pozee, Since you got no other replies, I searched the canning thread. Didn't find Caramel Apple Pie Jam, but I found this:

Caramel Apple Jam

6 cups peeled, cored chopped apples, gala works good (I took a stick blender to them in the pot after they cooked a bit)
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 cups brown sugar
3 cups white sugar
1 package powdered pectin

Heat the apples, water, lemon and cinnamon on medium heat about 20 minutes or until soft. Add pectin bring to a boil, add sugar and bring back to a boil for 1 minute. Ladle into sterilized jars and water bath for 15 minutes on pints.


Then I found this one on google. (Sorry I just can't stop myself from searching.) Basically the same.

Carmel Apple Pie Jam

* 6 cups diced peeled apples (1/8-inch cubes)
* 1/2 cup water (or apple juice)
* 1/2 teaspoon butter (optional)
* 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
* 3 cups sugar
* 2 cups packed brown sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions:

In a Dutch oven, combine the apples, water and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until apples are tender, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in pectin and bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Add the sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg and return to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner. Makes 9 pint jars!
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I just saw this posted on Craig's List. I'd never heard of it...did y'all know?

Market morning Bird Swap

Buy or sell it here! A unique way for animal people to come together. People from all over the front range gather here the FIRST Saturday of the month and bring their farm animals. The typical assortment of animals include: rabbits, chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, goats, puppies, kittens, pigs, cages, fencing, and farm fresh eggs. It is a great resource to weed down flocks, get ready for new projects or find a new hobby!

Market Morning is offered as a service to the community by J & T Country Feeds in Greeley. Located at 6380 W 10th Street (highway 34 business)

The fun begins at 7-7:30 am and runs until about 10. Please call for more information! 970.378.0240 or email us.

J & T Feeds
6380 W 10th Street (Highway 34 business)
Greeley, CO 80634
www.jtfeeds.comI


Oh, Wendell...just saw your post...how awesome! That's just great news
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gardendufus said:
Pozee, Since you got no other replies, I searched the canning thread. Didn't find Caramel Apple Pie Jam, but I found this:

Caramel Apple Jam

6 cups peeled, cored chopped apples, gala works good (I took a stick blender to them in the pot after they cooked a bit)
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 cups brown sugar
3 cups white sugar
1 package powdered pectin

Heat the apples, water, lemon and cinnamon on medium heat about 20 minutes or until soft. Add pectin bring to a boil, add sugar and bring back to a boil for 1 minute. Ladle into sterilized jars and water bath for 15 minutes on pints.


Then I found this one on google. (Sorry I just can't stop myself from searching.) Basically the same.

Carmel Apple Pie Jam

* 6 cups diced peeled apples (1/8-inch cubes)
* 1/2 cup water (or apple juice)
* 1/2 teaspoon butter (optional)
* 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
* 3 cups sugar
* 2 cups packed brown sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions:

In a Dutch oven, combine the apples, water and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until apples are tender, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in pectin and bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Add the sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg and return to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner. Makes 9 pint jars!
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You are the best, thank you!!! I am hoping to try it this weekend, I buy Gala apples every week anyway, house favorite :)

How is your GLW?
 
mickey328 said:
I just saw this posted on Craig's List. I'd never heard of it...did y'all know?

Market morning Bird Swap

Buy or sell it here! A unique way for animal people to come together. People from all over the front range gather here the FIRST Saturday of the month and bring their farm animals. The typical assortment of animals include: rabbits, chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, goats, puppies, kittens, pigs, cages, fencing, and farm fresh eggs. It is a great resource to weed down flocks, get ready for new projects or find a new hobby!

Market Morning is offered as a service to the community by J & T Country Feeds in Greeley. Located at 6380 W 10th Street (highway 34 business)

The fun begins at 7-7:30 am and runs until about 10. Please call for more information! 970.378.0240 or email us.

J & T Feeds
6380 W 10th Street (Highway 34 business)
Greeley, CO 80634
www.jtfeeds.comI


Oh, Wendell...just saw your post...how awesome! That's just great news
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I had not heard of this - will you be checking it out and reporting back to us?
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