"Louisiana "La-yers" Peeps"

[1MrsMagoo]

Well that's a hideous looking creature. Poor thing.

Completely agree. Despite the complete lack of plucking required....I could not have something running around here that looked like that.

 

[DHinton]

I'm sorry to give you bad news, but I don't think you'll be able to purchase tilapia fingerlings (legally at least). Tilapia culture is very strictly regulated in Louisiana because it is an invasive species. I believe the Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries will only issue a permit for a commercial operation.

Have you considered other native species? I'll try to dig up a little information and will let you know if I find anything good.

I'm up for anything, I just really have no idea who to contact. I've hit up nurseries, feed stores, and a number of offices at the lsu agcenter today.

 

[1MrsMagoo]

PVC will definitely dry and crack with prolonged sun exposure.

Yes, but I think plastic conduit is, for the most part, UV resistant. Major difference is that it is gray, and at least the last time I looked, less expensive. Oh, and it also bends a bit easier.

 

[luvmychicken]

Quote:
awsome

 

[1MrsMagoo]

I'm up for anything, I just really have no idea who to contact. I've hit up nurseries, feed stores, and a number of offices at the lsu agcenter today.

Other than Tilapia the main fish I read about being used in these systems are as follows:
Trout
Koi and Ornamental Goldfish (pretty but not for eating)
Hybrid Bluegill (from native species...available from any pond stocking company. Made by crossing a male bluegill with a female sunfish. Offspring are usually up to 90% male.
Hybrid Striped Bass (also crosses of native species)
Minnows
Catfish

I know it is a haul for you, but the Arkansas Pond Stocking company will be at Crossroads Feed just east of Bogalusa on February 12th. I couldn't find their website but here is their phone number (870) 578-2905. I would ask them for their route schedule and see if they are coming anywhere closer to you. They usually make the rounds of all the feed stores every spring.

I have purchased fish from them in the past (we used to live in a rental with a large pond...I was allowed to fish as long as I purchased some stock). Anyway, they offer a lot of variety in species and size. Find out what they have and then google the fish name along with the word aquaponics...then prepare to sift through a ton of forums.

 

[kuntrygirl]

I have 2 americanas and 4 RIR and americanas mixed

You are going to have a lot of fun.

I hope so. This is the first time I have tried to hatch anything. My hubby thinks I am crazy. I did find out the eggs were laid yesterday. So they are fresh so to speak. I marked the date on them so I can keep track. Do I need to turn them

No turning necessary. The broody hen will do everything. That's why I LOVE hens and prefer hens instead of an incubator. No turning, no temp checks, no adding water, no humidity checks. All you do is wait for Day 21.

Let me ask you this. Where is the broody hen? Is she alone where she can't be disturbed or where other hens can go and lay eggs in her area? What type of area is she in? What is her "stretch her leg" access? Food? Water? Talk to me.

She is in the nest I have 5. So yes the other hens can lay in the box next to her. She can get to food and water pretty easily.

How will you know if another hen gets in the same nesting box with her and lays an egg? Are the eggs that are under your broody hen marked?

 

[kuntrygirl]

Good morning Lay-ers.

Anyone ever eat turkey gumbo? I'm thinking I may want to try that.

 

[luvmychicken]

Good morning Lay-ers.

Anyone ever eat turkey gumbo? I'm thinking I may want to try that.

yup its pretty good

 

[kuntrygirl]

Good morning Lay-ers.


Anyone ever eat turkey gumbo? I'm thinking I may want to try that.

yup   its pretty good

Good, then that is the next gumbo that we will try. Thanks.

 

[grambysfarm]

Good, then that is the next gumbo that we will try. Thanks.

Yummy! What time is dinner?