Dixie Chicks

[Alaskan]

I agree with the calculator.... Hiw did you manage 85%?

 

[Cold Canadian]

Yay for eggs hennible!

Not enough light you say? Even though I place them outside on the nice days? Gaah!

Hubby and I were talking last night. So the original plan was to sell 2 goose pairs when they are older.. But if they do lay next year we may be better off to keep them and sell eggs after a test hatch..

I've heard that you should snipe the tops when they get long and lanky ? My father used to try growing under lights and his plants all turned out that way , Waiting on moreconstant temps and then will fire up the green house ....

 

[1kluckychik]

I agree with the calculator.... Hiw did you manage 85%?

Just happened.

 

[Ravynscroft]

Small numbers will skew the averages... the averages are based on large numbers hatched, just like 50/50 pullets and cockerels chances...

 

[getaclue]

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Yes, but there are other factors too. Back in the day, my grandfather didn't always shoot all 4 legged predators, but would fire off a shot, and the sound scared most of them off, at least for awhile. The more persistent predators were shot. Fur was not taboo, and the hides were tanned, and used, or sold. This kept predator populations under control. Eagles were protected, but not all raptors were, so that thinned their population, and kept them manageable. There were less diseases, and contaminates way back when, so animals were not exposed to as many types of germs. I learned that in regards to canning. Being in the South, and at sea level here in Florida, most things could be water bath canned. Now, there are several types of bacteria in the soil that are resistant to simple boiling, so more, and more foods have to be pressure canned to be safe. There were less people, and more areas for nearby wildlife to survive without having to encroach on areas that had people on them. When the areas for wildlife became overpopulated, and their areas didn't provide enough to sustain them, that's when farmers would have more trouble, but again, killing off the excess, keeping the numbers under control, helped both the wildlife, and the farmers.

In addition to all that, as if that isn't enough, the majority of people are way too far removed from their sources of food. Back in the day, grocery stores didn't carry the vast amounts of processed foods like they do now, and were usually much more expensive, so people relied a lot more on local sources. Now, mass production has done a lot of damage too.

 

[perchie.girl]

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Yes, but there are other factors too. Back in the day, my grandfather didn't always shoot all 4 legged predators, but would fire off a shot, and the sound scared most of them off, at least for awhile. The more persistent predators were shot. Fur was not taboo, and the hides were tanned, and used, or sold. This kept predator populations under control. Eagles were protected, but not all raptors were, so that thinned their population, and kept them manageable. There were less diseases, and contaminates way back when, so animals were not exposed to as many types of germs. I learned that in regards to canning. Being in the South, and at sea level here in Florida, most things could be water bath canned. Now, there are several types of bacteria in the soil that are resistant to simple boiling, so more, and more foods have to be pressure canned to be safe. There were less people, and more areas for nearby wildlife to survive without having to encroach on areas that had people on them. When the areas for wildlife became overpopulated, and their areas didn't provide enough to sustain them, that's when farmers would have more trouble, but again, killing off the excess, keeping the numbers under control, helped both the wildlife, and the farmers.

In addition to all that, as if that isn't enough, the majority of people are way too far removed from their sources of food. Back in the day, grocery stores didn't carry the vast amounts of processed foods like they do now, and were usually much more expensive, so people relied a lot more on local sources. Now, mass production has done a lot of damage too.

Oh for sure.... Back in the day you cut off the moldy parts of the fruits and veggies and ate the bruised parts. Waste not want not. By eating those extra bacteria we gained immunity... up to a point for certain. Same goes for the livestock you raised the ones that didnt thrive were shot and processed and eaten.... Culling is such a politically correct term. that covers a wide assortment of ways to remove a critter from the gene pool.

I think the worst invention ever was the TV Dinner.

deb

 

[getaclue]

Culling is such a politically correct term. that covers a wide assortment of ways to remove a critter from the gene pool.

I think the worst invention ever was the TV Dinner.

deb

Ok, our forefathers arranged for them to cross over the rainbow bridge. That should be politically correct enough. LOL!

 

[Beer can]

First my brain hurt with the calculating, now I'm confused as I get to the last few posts. ...?

 

[Alaskan]

Close your eyes and spit three times.

That will take care of everything.

 

[Beer can]

Lol!