Okies in the BYC The Original

[quenston]

Al these are redwood or at least that it what the label says on one of them, at this point I just took a rag and warm water and wiped them down the one is ready to go I think but the other one is well should I say for parts only lol, the inside needs rebuilt totally and rewired I tested everything in it the thermastat works but the heating coil is shot but guess what I got 2 extras!!!! I am in the process of making room in the house and as soon as I get everything settled in I will take some pics to share with you all. As far as building brooders etc AL I have 96 acres left to fill, now on the feed part..... Thats a different story!!

 

[nnbreeder]

Q if you have that much land i would broadcast some Japanese Millet in the spring and do a lot of free ranging. It grows fast and is good forage.


If you have horses though keep them out of the millet as in certain conditions it can be toxic.

 

[Poco Pollo]

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What's a good place to get Japanese Millet, and to you have other suggestions for free ranging? I've been thinking about using a 5 acre parcel for this purpose in the spring. Any ideas?

 

[quenston]

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Les the only problem I have is that I have to clear it first lol. I am looking to get a good sized tractor after first of the year to start clearing, I dont have any horses but plan to in the future.

 

[nnbreeder]

Good forage crops are Millet, Hay Grazer, Alfalfa and just about anything used for cattle. Around Sept 15 plant either Wheat or Rye for the winter.

Q what kind of clearing do you need to do? If you just need low brush cleared goats would work good. Any friends with skinny goats?

 

[poultryand bees]

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Disclaimer: this group is a wonderful group of people, many of whom are addicted to poultry auctions, hatching eggs and acquiring poultry. Since we tend to also be enablers, if you don't already have such addictions, we would like to help you acquire some.

So, what kind of poultry are you looking for next?

 

[poultryand bees]

Q - I agree that goats are good for clearing underbrush, and would add that llamas will eat underbrush quite well also. Plus, since they are taller, they can eat higher than the goats.

Any of you planting stuff just for cover, please consider throwing in a few lbs of yellow, white and arrow clover for the bees.

 

[poultryand bees]

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no, the runs will dry out, along with the mess. Pigs have a special fragrance that lingers the entire time they are on your property.

 

[poultryand bees]

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Curiosity - were the coons valuable for fur or fur and meat?

 

[nnbreeder]

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Curiosity - were the coons valuable for fur or fur and meat?

Fur only. we would use the carcasses to catch possums and coyotes.