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[Lynzi777]

Not sure if this is the answer you are looking for, but my neighbor's roo and mine have, what we refer to as, "CROW WARS" . Some days it's all day long, some days it's just in the morning. They can't even see each other, but if one crows the other crows in response.

I have a feeling thats the case here. I just hope it's not bothering my one and only neighbors across the street. I'll have to ask her....

On another topic...
Have any of you ever tried to hatch a double yolker? I just got a huge egg out of the nest box, almost double the size of the other one it was in there with. I brought inside to see if I could candle it to be able to tell if it had two yolks or not and it looks like it just might! I'm putting it aside seeing as how my eggs are due to hatch in less than 10 days. Once they hatch I may put this thing right in the bater with two more eggs and see what happens. Should be interesting...

 

[SunnysideupstateNY]

Maybe it is too moist? There are also some varieties that are biannual producers, not sure which ones.
I picked up a book a while back, "carrots love tomatoes". I LOVE it, there is a section for fruit trees, i'll look up the apple section for you and see what companion plantings would help your trees.
Since your kids are getting them for you, have you or they been paying attention to whether or not the varieties you have can cross pollinate with one another? My grandfather also had a quince in each orchard for cross pollination when he had the farm.

On the hatchery discussed, someone started a thread asking about it last year, I posted that a few people I knew who had done business with them did not like the attitude, thought it was unkempt and were disappointed with the birds. The hatchery replied on the thread very defensively and with copies of their NPIP certs and stuff like that. The way they responded rubbed me the wrong way, if you can't admit to a mistake or think that everyone else is wrong, that's a bad way to do business.

 

[Sally8]

Maybe it is too moist? There are also some varieties that are biannual producers, not sure which ones.
I picked up a book a while back, "carrots love tomatoes". I LOVE it, there is a section for fruit trees, i'll look up the apple section for you and see what companion plantings would help your trees.
Since your kids are getting them for you, have you or they been paying attention to whether or not the varieties you have can cross pollinate with one another? My grandfather also had a quince in each orchard for cross pollination when he had the farm.

On the hatchery discussed, someone started a thread asking about it last year, I posted that a few people I knew who had done business with them did not like the attitude, thought it was unkempt and were disappointed with the birds. The hatchery replied on the thread very defensively and with copies of their NPIP certs and stuff like that. The way they responded rubbed me the wrong way, if you can't admit to a mistake or think that everyone else is wrong, that's a bad way to do business.

It is very, very damp here. We live in between 2 tall hills, along with our house, yard, the county road, we have a creek that runs along. Otherwise the hills go straight up on both sides. But should that stop blossoms? We have a wild crab apple tree that is always full of blossoms, our neighbors' have 2 apple trees, Northern Spy and Golden Delicious that were loaded with blossoms and now fruit this year. I just don't understand. Sunshine is always an issue here with everything but we watched for weeks to see where the most beneficial sunshine was. They were bought 3 different years at 3 different places/nurseries. I just cannot figure it out.

 

[stonykill]

Hey from Staten Island! zip 10307
Looking for some fertile eggs for 3 silkie broody girls I can't break. I need them shipped so am looking for someone as close as possible for say 1 dozen. I'm considering all breeds so if you can accommodate me this week please pm me or write to
[email protected] and let me know what you have available.
Bantams as well as standards welcome. I am looking to spend $20 + postage.
tks maggie

pm sent

 

[SunnysideupstateNY]

It is very, very damp here. We live in between 2 tall hills, along with our house, yard, the county road, we have a creek that runs along. Otherwise the hills go straight up on both sides. But should that stop blossoms? We have a wild crab apple tree that is always full of blossoms, our neighbors' have 2 apple trees, Northern Spy and Golden Delicious that were loaded with blossoms and now fruit this year. I just don't understand. Sunshine is always an issue here with everything but we watched for weeks to see where the most beneficial sunshine was. They were bought 3 different years at 3 different places/nurseries. I just cannot figure it out.

I'm not sure. You're not the first person who has said something about having no blossoms on their trees this and/or last year. And come to think of it, their trees are under some large oaks and probably don't get enough sun. I know our Cortland didn't blossom this year b/c the deer got after it really bad. I waited too long to put a fence around it.

 

[Nambroth]

We have this lichen all over the trees including huge Ash and Locust tree's. I've done a lot of research on why no blossoms but I have no clue. They look very healthy. Any idea's?



Not sure why my pictures turned out sideways on here. Sorry. From what I've read, the lichen only attaches itself to unhealthy trees. I have it on everything. (The stone along our house, my clothesline, other non fruit trees)

Lichen is not an indicator of health-- nor do they harm the tree. The actually don't absorb nutrients at all from the surface they grow on. The are an indicator of good air quality-- though most of us don't live urban enough to worry about that too much, I think.
Lichens of this type indicate two things: The air is clean and that area is getting a lot of sunshine.

People think that lichens only attach to unhealthy trees-- not so. It attaches to all things, as you have observed. It only seems to grow in great abundance on live wood that either: gets a lot of sun (such as broad horizontal branches of large mature trees), or if the branch is already in decline, reducing the amount of foliage and therefore allowing the lichen to get more sun.

I know this does not necessarily help you but lichens are often misunderstood.

By the way, this looks like perhaps Wax Paper Lichen, or Hammered Shield Lichen.

 

[Tab's chicken obsession]

Well I've finally caught up reading. I didn't get back on Sunday and the internet was down yesterday. Sunday I cooked one of our meaties and it turned out good. Leftovers went into chicken stew yesterday. I've been stiff in the hip area and have sore ligaments, but otherwise feel ok. I'm feeling like I know how ducks feel when they walk--waddling.

Breella-- How much would you be selling apples for?

Nutty--- Hope your DH isn't as much of a peach today.

Welcome to Luvmychicks!

Rancher thanks. It's hard sitting still for me when you so much that needs doing, but I'm doing more of it anyway.

 

[ChickPrincess]

I just bought 5 chicks and 2 poults from them earlier this spring. They didn't talk anyone down to me but the prices were much higher than listed on line. Plus there were hidden costs. $7.00 for a small order and another that is escaping me. I called ahead to see if they had Buff Orpingtons and they did but when i got there they only had 1. i never placed an order, just stopped. They all looked very healthy and are nearing laying eggs. 1 turned out to be a cockerel but I'm not driving over an hour to get a replacement. Not sure if I'd recommend because of the cost.

Yup...that was another thing. They actually charged us for a box. But it was a box from Lowes or similar store, not like something they ordered. $3.00. And yes, their prices were very high.

 

[ChickPrincess]

I'm spending the day washing all pillow casings from our couch (not an easy chore) and spreading borax all over anything that can be vacuumed. Letting it sit for a few hours and hopefully dehydrate whatever's biting me! No new bites since yesterday morning, but I have made sure to apply neem oil on my lower legs every time I go outside. I smell.

For anyone who lives in Tully or surrounding areas...
Just got a FB message about an elderly woman in that area who has lost her African Grey. She is desperate to find it and there have been a few sightings of it. Keep your eyes in the trees for an unusual bird and if spotted, contact me? The bird will NOT approach a man, but may be convinced to come to a woman.

 

[ChickPrincess]

I just wanted to share my other feathered friend. This is my Frankie.