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[mefordz]

old*cowboy :

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What breeds of bantams?

OK, looks like he will have several varieties of old english game bantam. A few silkies, and a few Cochin.

Said he might be able to pick out a few others if he has time.​

 

[artsyrobin]

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Where is he located and what is the story on him???

ok, just went and looked at the post- they've given you some good advice, (except for culling immediately)... keeping him quiet it is the best plan for a day or two- i am nursing one of my ducks with an injured leg- hot baths twice a day and in a pen outside so she can be with her friends- helps keep her positive, she didn't eat the first couple of days and is now eating

 

[banjoejoe4783]

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allright i love to see new birds we have been getting ready for the 6 county show in pryor TERRY BRITT is the judge and dustin started bathing birds tonight and will do more tomarow i hope all the 4Hers birds are staying clean in all this rain dustin has taken over the living room with all his birds but they will stay clean and dry LOL

 

[RetiredArmyWife]

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We still need it. We are finally catching up from the drought, but I know what you mean. Wet dogs dragging mud in is getting old. I'd rather have snow though. I know I'm one of the few that feels that way.

We keep a bucket of water by the back door. We dip the dogs feet to rinse them. As we go in the back door I say dirty feet.
Both dogs know to lie down on the rug inside the back door until they get their feet dried...Very Smart dogs.

Smarter then mine, they almost knock me over to get in.

 

[bfrancis]

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did u build this? do u have plans?

I did build it....don't have plans written down, but probably could come up with some.

 

[Kassaundra]

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Your turnip greens will not die back for harvest. Pull some, cut the greens back leaving 1 inch of stem and remove the root leaving about 1/2 inch. Give the greens uncooked to your chickens if you don't like turnip greens. These may be stored in the fridge or in a bucket of sand in your garage or cellar. My father in law would dig a hole in the garden in a raised bed, line it with hay, fill with turnips and cover with a burlap bag and 12 inches of hay.

So if I harvest them now they won't be bitter? This is my first time growing turnips, and I was told if you let the tops die they (the roots) will be sweet instead of bitter or sharp (hot). I can store them in the garage through the winter if it isn't heated?

 

[old*cowboy]

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What breeds of bantams?

OK, looks like he will have several varieties of legal bantam. A few silkies, and a few Cochin.

Said he might be able to pick out a few others if he has time.

Hate to be a pain, and sure appreciate the info. But what is a "legal" Bantam

 

[sixshooter60]

old*cowboy :

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OK, looks like he will have several varieties of legal bantam. A few silkies, and a few Cochin.

Said he might be able to pick out a few others if he has time.

Hate to be a pain, and sure appreciate the info. But what is a "legal" Bantam​

Im not 100% sure but i believe it means they are recognized by the ABA as a color of oegb .. i could be wrong as i dont know much .

 

[NanaKat]

We have been pulling and eatting turnips for several weeks. Even those the size of baseballs.
The key is cutting the greens right away. None have been hot or bitter so far.

Yes, for storing root crops, you want a cool dark place. My grandmother used to keep them in a wood lath box and covered them with a burlap sack in her garage...no heat. The box allowed the turnips to breathe. If exposed to light, the turnips will sprout greens, but that makes the turnip bitter and they can get soft. I prefer sand because I can sprinkle a little bit of water on the sand to keep a tiny bit of moisture in the box to keep them from getting shriveled....tiny bit of water.

A trick to cooking turnips: as you peel them, cut a sliver of the flesh and taste it. If it is a little hot or sharp, add a tsp of sugar to the cooking liquid..
I cook mine with chicken bullion and a little bacon fat and boil until tender.

 

[sixshooter60]

Since its a slow night thought i would post a pic or two of what im hatching