Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

[dheltzel]

Don't tell me that, Hubby will not be amused. I did spread some seed a week or two ago, we'll see if it makes it until spring. It is not a high traffic area, but it is a favorite chicken area. So, I need AstroTurf.

The grass may germinate, but it will still be very young and tender when heavy frosts hit, making it likely to die out during the winter. You may need to fence off the area until the grass is well established. You definitely want Tall Fescue when you buy the next lot. There are improved varieties that are used for playing fields and it is commonly available in home centers in the spring. I would look for high-quality and buy less to save money, rather than go for the lowest price per lb. High quality is 1) very few weed seeds and 2) proven, named varieties (not K31, the cheap stuff). Sowing sparsely and protecting it well works, because the individual plants will grow larger if not crowded.

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

The grass may germinate, but it will still be very young and tender when heavy frosts hit, making it likely to die out during the winter. You may need to fence off the area until the grass is well established. You definitely want Tall Fescue when you buy the next lot. There are improved varieties that are used for playing fields and it is commonly available in home centers in the spring. I would look for high-quality and buy less to save money, rather than go for the lowest price per lb. High quality is 1) very few weed seeds and 2) proven, named varieties (not K31, the cheap stuff). Sowing sparsely and protecting it well works, because the individual plants will grow larger if not crowded.

Thanks for tips, will do!

 

[BullChick]

In life, there are many things that can have their pros and their cons. My husband just called to say that he should know Monday morning for sure whether or not he is getting a new job. If he does, I will be going on the road with him. Pro, I won't be alone. Con. I won't EVER be alone. And I will have to give up my little farm (as it is). For clarification, he is a trucker. We will be on the road 3-4 months at-a-time before coming home for a couple of days. We are possibly going to be hitting Aurora up for eggs when we are here. I hope she has enough to sell us!
I currently have 15 hens and a rooster 1 - 2 1/2 -years-old. I will be looking to rehome them over the next week. I will only be asking $5. The five Bourbon Red turkeys I have are another matter. I am holding off putting them up for sale until I know for sure I am leaving. If you think you are interested in a trio of turkeys, please do let me know.
This has been an interesting journey. I am glad I took it, and I am glad I have had you guys to help me along the way. I can't believe I am actually crying right now!
I do believe that in the mid-summers I will spend two months at home to raise CRX. It will satisfy my need to watch something grow, and it will be food for the freezer during the rare times we are home, as well as something for the truck as I will be canning (truck stop food is $$$!!!).
I hope to hear from a few people. Processing 16 chickens and 5 turkeys is a lot of work, and I would have to do it in one day. I am not Wingstone or Fisherlady. They can do anything!

 

[fisherlady]

In life, there are many things that can have their pros and their cons. My husband just called to say that he should know Monday morning for sure whether or not he is getting a new job. If he does, I will be going on the road with him. Pro, I won't be alone. Con. I won't EVER be alone. And I will have to give up my little farm (as it is). For clarification, he is a trucker. We will be on the road 3-4 months at-a-time before coming home for a couple of days. We are possibly going to be hitting Aurora up for eggs when we are here. I hope she has enough to sell us!
I currently have 15 hens and a rooster 1 - 2 1/2 -years-old. I will be looking to rehome them over the next week. I will only be asking $5. The five Bourbon Red turkeys I have are another matter. I am holding off putting them up for sale until I know for sure I am leaving. If you think you are interested in a trio of turkeys, please do let me know.
This has been an interesting journey. I am glad I took it, and I am glad I have had you guys to help me along the way. I can't believe I am actually crying right now!
I do believe that in the mid-summers I will spend two months at home to raise CRX. It will satisfy my need to watch something grow, and it will be food for the freezer during the rare times we are home, as well as something for the truck as I will be canning (truck stop food is $$$!!!).
I hope to hear from a few people. Processing 16 chickens and 5 turkeys is a lot of work, and I would have to do it in one day. I am not Wingstone or Fisherlady. They can do anything!

I can totally understand the enormity of the changes for you... and will do whatever we can to help you out. As far as the processing goes, you tell me when and I will be there with my equipment to help out for the day(s). You know I work 24 hour shifts but at least it is a regular rotating schedule, so I can tell you about a month in advance which days I am available and we will take it from there.

and just because you don't have your birds year round doesn't mean you can't be on here year round! So we still expect you to be on here on a regular basis!

 

[LittleMissPurdy]

In life, there are many things that can have their pros and their cons. My husband just called to say that he should know Monday morning for sure whether or not he is getting a new job. If he does, I will be going on the road with him. Pro, I won't be alone. Con. I won't EVER be alone. And I will have to give up my little farm (as it is). For clarification, he is a trucker. We will be on the road 3-4 months at-a-time before coming home for a couple of days. We are possibly going to be hitting Aurora up for eggs when we are here. I hope she has enough to sell us!
I currently have 15 hens and a rooster 1 - 2 1/2 -years-old. I will be looking to rehome them over the next week. I will only be asking $5. The five Bourbon Red turkeys I have are another matter. I am holding off putting them up for sale until I know for sure I am leaving. If you think you are interested in a trio of turkeys, please do let me know.
This has been an interesting journey. I am glad I took it, and I am glad I have had you guys to help me along the way. I can't believe I am actually crying right now!
I do believe that in the mid-summers I will spend two months at home to raise CRX. It will satisfy my need to watch something grow, and it will be food for the freezer during the rare times we are home, as well as something for the truck as I will be canning (truck stop food is $$$!!!).
I hope to hear from a few people. Processing 16 chickens and 5 turkeys is a lot of work, and I would have to do it in one day. I am not Wingstone or Fisherlady. They can do anything!

i am going to duct tape you here!!!...okay..we have to talk little-lady!!.....i know you will have a computer, but.....what am i gonna do now? who is gonna listen to my bird/hubby/rabbit/bee/cow/goat/dog..whatever issues

...just kidding, you know i will do what you need me to help out with.....just give me a time....

, i will be there.

 

[OneMountainAcres]

In life, there are many things that can have their pros and their cons. My husband just called to say that he should know Monday morning for sure whether or not he is getting a new job. If he does, I will be going on the road with him. Pro, I won't be alone. Con. I won't EVER be alone. And I will have to give up my little farm (as it is). For clarification, he is a trucker. We will be on the road 3-4 months at-a-time before coming home for a couple of days. We are possibly going to be hitting Aurora up for eggs when we are here. I hope she has enough to sell us!
I currently have 15 hens and a rooster 1 - 2 1/2 -years-old. I will be looking to rehome them over the next week. I will only be asking $5. The five Bourbon Red turkeys I have are another matter. I am holding off putting them up for sale until I know for sure I am leaving. If you think you are interested in a trio of turkeys, please do let me know.
This has been an interesting journey. I am glad I took it, and I am glad I have had you guys to help me along the way. I can't believe I am actually crying right now!
I do believe that in the mid-summers I will spend two months at home to raise CRX. It will satisfy my need to watch something grow, and it will be food for the freezer during the rare times we are home, as well as something for the truck as I will be canning (truck stop food is $$$!!!).
I hope to hear from a few people. Processing 16 chickens and 5 turkeys is a lot of work, and I would have to do it in one day. I am not Wingstone or Fisherlady. They can do anything!

good luck with everything and I expect to see you here still to your more than welcome to some eggs when your back in the area, just give me a heads up and I'll get some together for you I have 10 chicks growing up now so they can't ALL be boys which means more eggs! If you end up processing, I'd come help too. I don't know what I'm doing but I need to learn so let me know!

 

[stake]

Don't tell me that, Hubby will not be amused. I did spread some seed a week or two ago, we'll see if it makes it until spring. It is not a high traffic area, but it is a favorite chicken area. So, I need AstroTurf.

Anne:

I have given up on grass....and its too expensive to keep throwing seeds..., in the spring I am going with white clover...if I have been informed correctly, its about $10 for a 1/4 acre.....

 

[OneMountainAcres]

Everyone looking for grass seed, I don't know if you know but I think it's Scott's that developed a new GMO, roundup resistant grass and seed. Please be careful and try to choose a different brand. That scares the He// out of me that they want to spread GMO grass around the world. Scott's employees are already testing it at their homes

 

[BullChick]

Quote: Uh, as nice as that offer is, it was made a little too late. However, I am curious. Would you have used regular tape, or the designer kind? If I am going to imagine being taped up, I need details!

And to stop thinking of the person that thought... Moving on!

(there we go with the duct tape again)

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I appreciate all the offers! If I sell most of the birds, there is a guy that has a table, boiling pot, and plucker. I think I can get another mutual friend to help, but it would be a big job, and both guys have "interesting" ways of doing things. One makes them bleed for about five minutes alive (yes, they are really alive) and the other lets them flop headless. Amusing, but messy and bruises the meat. Anyway, that will fill the area.
If I can't get anyone to buy birds, I will have to take Karen up on her offer to come here (next Saturday or Sunday), and whoever is up for helping, I will take you up on it. Free meat, and feed. I should have 2-3 bags of layer feed, a bag of cracked corn, and possibly corn on the cob (given to me, but only fit for animals) and a few huge pumpkins.
If I leave, I will be gone by Tuesday, October 28th. This is really a

time for me. DH is just switching companies and trucks. I get to figure out everything else. I am a good wife. I will not kill my husband. I am a good wife. I will not kill my husband. I am a good wife. I will not...

 

[chiques chicks]

MCC, you better not leave us even if you don't have birds! Having spent time talking with you and your hubby, I know you'll get through this. Please stop in here to visit!

I would take the turkey in an instant if I were closer. Heck knowing you had them I was hoping for eggs in the spring.