Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

[Blarneyeggs]

so...my Magnolia decided to bloom, must actually be spring here!

 

[barbiegirl]

so...my Magnolia decided to bloom, must actually be spring here!

Very pretty!

 

[troyer]

Troyer feeds cracked corn and mealworms to his dragonflies to put on some size before processing them

ISO guinea, any color, they are only for bug control

I have one female here, she is pearl colored. $15.

oh my gosh!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE dragonfly's..damsels..oh, that is so cool Troyer!

Thanks

 

[stake]

I have a turkey vulture hanging around, it is huge! should I be concerned?

My girls have watched many of them and never called general quarters....

 

[Kinmera]

I have missed you all so much!

I had a lovely round of mishaps that made it so I couldn't log in for months....
Computer died, no money to replace due to a financial emergency
Had to cancel Internet at home and cell service by of same financial emergency.
Not able to access BYC from work during lunch anymore be they changed our security protocols


Just got everything back up and running this weekend.... Thank God for tax refunds!

How is everyone doing?

 

[SilkieSensation]

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Do you mix it or does the feed store do it? I think I might try purina. Does anyone use purina chicken feed?

I go to the mill & they mix it for me. Some mills require 1,000 pound minimum order, others only 500 pounds. My current mill is 500 pounds & cost me about $100 for a batch. That's about $5 per 50 pound bag. MUCH cheaper than commercial feed & protien is 18+% without any soy.

Still waking on goats. See a lot of pygmy on craigslist. Not sure I want any that small. Process are all over the map. I've seen various breeds from $95-$700. Then there is the fencing issue.

I have my goat tied out to a rather heavy dog box...takes 2 adults to move it easily. We just scoot her box every few days so she can reach fresh grass. Tie her where she can reach the creek or put a water bucket against the back of her box where she can't tip it with the chain. No problems unless I put her close enough to tangle a tree.

 

[Bettacreek]

Still waking on goats. See a lot of pygmy on craigslist. Not sure I want any that small. Process are all over the map. I've seen various breeds from $95-$700.

Then there is the fencing issue.

If you want milk, go for a milking breed. Scour your classifieds for a solar charger and any fencing equipment you can find. Wire sucks used, but the posts and charger are just fine used. It will make your life much easier in the long run. Goats can be a real PITA with escaping and destroying everything. I ended up sticking with sheep. I get milk and lamb meat AND wool to spin. Win-win-win.

 

[barbiegirl]

I have missed you all so much!

I had a lovely round of mishaps that made it so I couldn't log in for months....
Computer died, no money to replace due to a financial emergency
Had to cancel Internet at home and cell service by of same financial emergency.
Not able to access BYC from work during lunch anymore be they changed our security protocols


Just got everything back up and running this weekend.... Thank God for tax refunds!

How is everyone doing?

Welcome back!

Hope the rest of the year goes better for you!

 

[Blarneyeggs]

I have missed you all so much! I had a lovely round of mishaps that made it so I couldn't log in for months.... Computer died, no money to replace due to a financial emergency Had to cancel Internet at home and cell service by of same financial emergency. Not able to access BYC from work during lunch anymore be they changed our security protocols Just got everything back up and running this weekend.... Thank God for tax refunds! How is everyone doing?

Welcome Back!! Glad you're here and things are looking up for you.

Quote:
Do you mix it or does the feed store do it? I think I might try purina. Does anyone use purina chicken feed?

I go to the mill & they mix it for me. Some mills require 1,000 pound minimum order, others only 500 pounds. My current mill is 500 pounds & cost me about $100 for a batch. That's about $5 per 50 pound bag. MUCH cheaper than commercial feed & protien is 18+% without any soy. Seriously?? I NEED. A deal like that! Just had someone today ask me about soy free feed for my chicken, I would totally buy that right up if I could get it that cheap closer by.

Still waking on goats. See a lot of pygmy on craigslist. Not sure I want any that small. Process are all over the map. I've seen various breeds from $95-$700. Then there is the fencing issue.

I have my goat tied out to a rather heavy dog box...takes 2 adults to move it easily. We just scoot her box every few days so she can reach fresh grass. Tie her where she can reach the creek or put a water bucket against the back of her box where she can't tip it with the chain. No problems unless I put her close enough to tangle a tree.

 

[LittleMissPurdy]

Another member here had and may again have a market for them, I think it's primarily an Asian market?

There are some people who value the eggs. They are said to have high nutritional value. Current prices seem to be in the $3/ dozen area.

I'm just starting them, we'll see. I am always eat them. I try not to raise anything that can't be used in some way. Trees that I plant provide fruit, nuts or firewood, animals provide some sort of food. Only exception is my dog. She's purely companionship since I'm alone most of the time.

I already have people asking if I'm going to have turkey this year. Now to get some to hatch!

now Ray..you are NOT alone...

...just say the word, I would love to visit ya...told Todd all about ya..the crazy-good guy with the kilt

, and serious enabler who handed me a bator!!

... he said.."sounds like someone to meet!"..hahaha