Homesteaders

[Fuzzy Moto]

Ok, so CX it is I guess. I'm still going to do some rangers and such but the majority will be CX. I will need to buy a truck load of mason jars though before I process, can't let all the good broth making stuff go to waste.

Please everyone, enjoy the ride on the soap box . No one is being mean and I take all advice and input with stride. I mix and match ideas until I have something that works.

I'm excited about getting more birds. Now all I need is a trampoline frame and a few cat boxes and the meaties will have a nice coop.

I do plan on ranging in the early part of the day, say 7 am until human dinner at about 530. Then I will give them dinner and close up for the night. I want them healthy and happy, not fat and crippled. That's cruel. Process time will be a time of many thanks and much kindness as I will feel horrible for taking a life to feed my kids but it must be done. @duluthralphie the thought of carrying a bird by its feet is not nice. Can't we just pretend that everyone is civil and nice on processing day? Those poor birds deserve a bit of dignity. Lol.

I agree. Thank you all for getting up on the soap boxes. You have opened my eyes to a different perspective and way to raise CXs. I was going to pass on them in favor of Dixies or rangers when I went for meat birds this year. Guess I will have to re-evaluate. So in another way - Gee Thanks more stuff to think about

. But I am really thankful for all the additional information that I did not know I did not know, nor knew to ask if it was possible. Keep using the soap boxes and I will learn what I can and wish to out of it all.

 

[KlopKlop]

Didn't mean to imply any negative connotations by using the term 'soapbox' before. Hope that didn't rub anyone the wrong way.

Glad that you guys are coming over to the 'Cornish cross side' I still highly recommend Dixies though! I do both!

 

[Chicken girl 15]

No negativity taken. I enjoy the fact this group sees everything from so many sides. My "soapbox" isn't big enough to climb on yet , as I'm only nearing the end of year one with a flock and just going into my 4th season with a garden. I am full of ideas but not sure how to make things work.

So I guess in short, RIDE THEM SOAPBOXES!!!!

 

[KlopKlop]

No negativity taken. I enjoy the fact this group sees everything from so many sides. My "soapbox" isn't big enough to climb on yet , as I'm only nearing the end of year one with a flock and just going into my 4th season with a garden. I am full of ideas but not sure how to make things work.

So I guess in short, RIDE THEM SOAPBOXES!!!!

Very good. Dont sell youself short, im sure you have plenty of info to share that we dont know

 

[rancher hicks]

No negativity taken. I enjoy the fact this group sees everything from so many sides. My "soapbox" isn't big enough to climb on yet , as I'm only nearing the end of year one with a flock and just going into my 4th season with a garden. I am full of ideas but not sure how to make things work.

So I guess in short, RIDE THEM SOAPBOXES!!!!

You only need an opinion to get up on a soapbox and we all have those. "It's ain't interfering to have an opinion." - Matthew Cuthbert

 

[KlopKlop]

Has anyone here started garden seedlings yet? I might start my tomatoes and peppers this weekend

 

[duluthralphie]

Has anyone here started garden seedlings yet? I might start my tomatoes and peppers this weekend

I bought a "plant grow bulb" does that count?

 

[duluthralphie]

You only need an opinion to get up on a soapbox and we all have those. "It's ain't interfering to have an opinion." - Matthew Cuthbert

Same as Bellybuttons!

 

[Serenashome]

Has anyone here started garden seedlings yet? I might start my tomatoes and peppers this weekend

I started mine last weekend. Started them this year in old fish tanks with grow lights on top. It's working great already have tomatoes up. We started tomatoes, peppers and some herbs. Nice to keep the cats out too

 

[KlopKlop]

I started mine last weekend. Started them this year in old fish tanks with grow lights on top. It's working great already have tomatoes up. We started tomatoes, peppers and some herbs. Nice to keep the cats out too

What zone are you?

I'm 4b and we are looking at an early spring. Average last frost here is may 15th so I want to be ready with real healthy plants by then