Dixie Chicks

[getaclue]

I don't free range, because I didn't want to lose any to predators.

 

[Amberjem]

awesome answers and thoughts shared everyone ty


I did mean to exclude predator issues in that question. seems like no matter what we do it always come back to some thought for predator issues safety of the birds from them ect. ..

some of the draw backs for me is the lil buggers laying where they shouldn't, feed consumption going down low yes but quality of egg shell also declined.... simple solution for me is they are released out in the afternoon..

bennys birds happy lil guys and gal's, weed control pest control... lower feed.....provides lots of entertainment for them as a flock, some integrations with free range..I observe much more flock integration as a whole in free range setting as apposed to confined.

 

[Amberjem]

 

[minihorse927]

Pros, less feed, pest control, weed control, happier birds, less cleanup

Cons, predators, eggs laid in hidden nests sometimes, birds not going back into the coop at night and roosting in a tree or elsewhere.

 

[Amberjem]

so what is everyone up to for the holidays?

 

[getaclue]

Bah Humbug! LOL! We are still unpacking, and building the coop. I don't even want to think about the Holidays.

 

[minihorse927]

Nothing here. Trying to avoid people and only going out into public because I have to work.

 

[hennible]

Ideally, nothing

 

[perchie.girl]

I am doing a very small turkey... about twelve pounds. Stuffed with Mrs Cubbisons stuffing.
Home made cranberry sauce
Creamed onions
Either mashed potatoes or mashed Rutabegas. If I can find the rutabegas in the store it will be those
Green bean casserole (maybe)

Fresh veggies Carrots, radishes, celery, Green onions
Black olives, Sweet pickles,

There are only four of us... Grandma Mom Son and Me.


deb

 

[perchie.girl]

Hey anyone seen this movie?

http://www.cmt.com/movies/chicken-people/

Its been out a while but the first time I saw an ad for it was last night. Looks hilarious.

deb