Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[fuzzybutt love]

If i got the wrong word it is plants in glass containers like an aquarium that is sealed anx supposed to live indefinitally there

 

[Elyssia001]

Something like these Fuzzy?

http://www.abundantearth.com/store/ecosphere.html

 

[jerabu]

Break time.

The entire front yard is cleaned up and respectable. Small controlled burn went off without a hitch. Even the sidewalk, driveway and street are free of winter debris. I don't think the bald cypress survived the winter though.

Bee hives have been inspected and moved to a new location. Packages should be here soon.

Bald Cypress grows in Michigan? I may actually have on in my yard. Used to live in FL where they were everywhere, but when I moved back up here, I had something very similar in my yard, doubted it would be a bald cypress, even though that part of my yard is wet enough.

Species? Anyone?

Paper wasp, or bald-faced wasp at best guess.

 

[chickflick]

Something like these Fuzzy?

http://www.abundantearth.com/store/ecosphere.html

I have one of those! Over a year now.

 

[ladyrsanti]

I think it depends on what kind of plants you put in them, for sunlight. I prefer the woodsy types, moss and ferns, which don't require direct sunlight. And they do occasionally need to be opened for trimming and a little water. Most plants will grow too large and need a pruning and most containers leak at least a little moisture. My biggest problem with them is mold. You have to keep everything completely sterile while assembling and given that most plants and dirt have a lot of surface area to hold spores, that's a tough job. Almost all of my attempts have suffered at least some mold. Right now I have two in the window that are "open" terrariums. I'm in love with moss though.

 

[Brennigan]

Come on over to Holland!

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/article/20140402/NEWS/140409710

We've been "okayed" for chickens in the city! While its not a lot of chickens (maximum of 6, but I think you can sneak in a few bantams), its definitely a win!

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Happy Thursday!

 

[tori8780]

Come on over to Holland!

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/article/20140402/NEWS/140409710

We've been "okayed" for chickens in the city! While its not a lot of chickens (maximum of 6, but I think you can sneak in a few bantams), its definitely a win!

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Happy Thursday!

Thats awesome! Hopefully more cities continue to follow suit. And 6 LF hens are enough to supply a family with eggs We get 12 per day from our 13 hens.

 

[Amy PT]

I have a "raz" question: i have the idea of making a terrarium. Latest thing? I thought perhaps it would be nice. Buuut they usually call for sealing the container up afterwards? I don't know if it would be sustainable without direct sun

I have had a terrarium for 4 years now. It has an African Violet, a silver hypoestes, some moss, and a teeny gnome and chicken statue. I open it every 4 months or so for snipping plants back, and to wipe the inside of the glass. Ours has indirect sun..

Come on over to Holland!

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/article/20140402/NEWS/140409710

We've been "okayed" for chickens in the city! While its not a lot of chickens (maximum of 6, but I think you can sneak in a few bantams), its definitely a win!

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Happy Thursday!

Yay for Holland!!

 

[chickwhispers]

Come on over to Holland!

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/article/20140402/NEWS/140409710

We've been "okayed" for chickens in the city! While its not a lot of chickens (maximum of 6, but I think you can sneak in a few bantams), its definitely a win!

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Happy Thursday!

Yay!!! for Holland!!! One small step for mankind, One giant step for Chicken keepers of Michigan!!!!

 

[Maah]

Come on over to Holland!

http://www.hollandsentinel.com/article/20140402/NEWS/140409710

We've been "okayed" for chickens in the city! While its not a lot of chickens (maximum of 6, but I think you can sneak in a few bantams), its definitely a win!

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Happy Thursday!

This is great! If only all cities would follow their example.