Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

[fisherlady]

I was given a bunch of these boxes and do not know what to do with them, never had them.

. never had them either... you'll have to give it a try and report back.

 

[stake]

So after the farm show and reading tonight I've decided I want to add wyandottes, minorcas and ameraucanas to my chicken flock. I would love some cubalayas, but seem like they may be hard to find. Definitely going to be tracking down Cayuga ducks and maybe some indian runners too.

H:

Talk to Troyer about his cubalayas....he's posted a bunch of pics of some really outstanding Roos and I think Anneintheburbs has fired up the bater for a batch of these too.....

 

[stake]

I hatched chicks yesterday and today.

Definitely nice birds at Troyers!

MS:

Any Dorks in the mix???

 

[stake]

Thanks for the idea's on the heating pads, my point of using corn is to use what I already have, which is dried field corn and plenty of old clothing for material.

Today is my first day home of being jobless and I had a bad decision, the house was so quiet except for the sound of rain hitting the window that I slept way to long and now will not get everything done that I wanted to today...so much goingthu my head that I want to do.

With all the incubator's being fired up, could some of you post what you are putting in them..... I could use some new Muscovy and would rather buy from someone here.

Wing:

I hope congrats are in order regarding the job!....Don't know about heating pads except there are ones you can buy, and you microwave them before using.....

 

[stake]

Wing,

Could you crack the corn to prevent it from 'popping'? I would think just a coarse ground (just enough to break kernels into halves or thirds) would be all you need. The kernels pop because of pressure build up from moisture in their core, breaking them would eliminate that.

After cracking them you could rinse them to remove dust/contaminants if you wanted and then make your heat packs.

cracked corn is available at TSC for $12.50/50lb....I know cause I was there today...

 

[Bettacreek]

I was playing around with a new scent today. I figured I'd share the bright colors to help break up any winter blues that are starting to form!

 

[stake]

I was given a bunch of these boxes and do not know what to do with them, never had them.

I've only had in a restaurant....I think salt/pepper and a drizzle of olive oil about it....my two cents

 

[hendricks115]

Being a major foodie, I've eaten and hand made these. It's a flour/mashed potato mix. We've had them with a creamy meat sauce, olive oil with sauted onions, garlic and herbs drizzled over sprinkled with parm, and even just melted seasoned butter.

 

[LittleMissPurdy]

Flax works very well for those, but it is pricier. I believe the wrap I have contains flax. Good luck!
Welcome!
LMP, road trip!

Congrats!

oh..yeah...for fruit rolls..so totally!

We were actually getting ready to head for the exit when the lights started blinking and the announcement started. I think we seen everything today and I think my daughter ate her way thru.

didn't even have anything on the news about it...huh, must not have been major...that is a good thing.
Nothing wrong with taste testing through..

We didn't smell smoke or anything. When we were driving out we didn't see any firetrucks either. Hopefully it was a false alarm or burnt potato.

@AnneInTheBurbs & @LittleMissPurdy
Summer road trip would be awesome! Can snack on our fruits and veggies while touring the property and sampling wine.

fruits & veggies good...wine, I would LOVE too, but unfortunately cannot

..although I am sure Annie could cover for me!

...by the way..that label is so cool!

So after the farm show and reading tonight I've decided I want to add wyandottes, minorcas and ameraucanas to my chicken flock. I would love some cubalayas, but seem like they may be hard to find. Definitely going to be tracking down Cayuga ducks and maybe some indian runners too.

in other words..one of each would do just fine..

 

[LittleMissPurdy]

what about dried beans ? thats what we use in NY for those heating pads

that is a good idea..what kinds? kidney, could you use peas?

Thanks for the idea's on the heating pads, my point of using corn is to use what I already have, which is dried field corn and plenty of old clothing for material.

Today is my first day home of being jobless and I had a bad decision, the house was so quiet except for the sound of rain hitting the window that I slept way to long and now will not get everything done that I wanted to today...so much goingthu my head that I want to do.

With all the incubator's being fired up, could some of you post what you are putting in them..... I could use some new Muscovy and would rather buy from someone here.

don't worry too much, you know it isn't going anywhere, it will be waiting for tomorrow or whenever you get to it....that is what DH is always telling me when the list doesn't get crossed off..

, don't know whether to thank him or...

...you do deserve to "take" a day you know..or a least have a "light" day...

***Got an egg yesterday and today

...I believe they are from two different wyandottes....the Marans are now over 5 months...but I guess this is a challenging time of year

...to expect too much