Some of this is true, there were a lot of people that adopted animals during covid lockdowns, because they were lonely and dumped them as soon as their lives returned to normal and probably were never really animal people anyway.
well new is nice, and it's a good investment; they'll last your lifetime, and won't leak en route to the allotments
Will you use the liquor you drain off before serving there as @TropicalChickies does to improve your plot and what grows in it, or do you have other plans for it?
I was thinking of using one dry for catching and relocating mice.
I've been thinking about getting a pair of sibling dogs after the old cat has said farewell. A pair wouldn't have to rely on me for affection and socialising, and I could set up a 24/7 food and water station. They would be very good at taking me for a daily walk! And they might deter the occasional visit from Mr Fox.
I wonder if that would work as you imagine.
thanks @BDutch - but there are 6 of them! all set hatched this time, though I think there is a runt that Paprika is supporting thus far, and is why she didn't bring them out yesterday when the weather was perfect for it. Today it's raining again so I'll keep them well supplied with food inside the coop; long wet grass is not ideal for newly hatched chicks (though if Paprika thinks otherwise, I'll follow her lead).Congrats Perris with 4 newhatched cute chicks.
The dogs and chickens won't be mixing.
are you pleased with the harvest so far from this year's efforts on the plot, and the prospective harvest still to come? I'm sure the chickens are pleased with it, though I suspect they're less demanding than you
It's much like the hype about chicken keeping.are you pleased with the harvest so far from this year's efforts on the plot, and the prospective harvest still to come? I'm sure the chickens are pleased with it, though I suspect they're less demanding than you
I thought this was an interesting article about growers, appreciation of nutrition, and food waste, https://theconversation.com/people-...d-and-eat-more-healthily-says-research-212572 But I do think those who try to encourage more people to grow edibles need to be more upfront about the costs, effort, and risks. Home-grown produce usually works out more expensive in my experience - and that's without factoring in my time - and weather or pests may lead to a big or even total loss. How much do you think you lost to the tomato blight that you reported recently?
I've spent very little money on my plot. I've rescued and been given most of what I've grown. I have a few advantages compared to most at the allotments. I've done this as part of my work before, albeit on a much larger scale. I have the time, a factor many don't appreciate when they start. I'm not trying to save the planet, or have any intention of attempting to feed myself from what I grow. I did it to prove a point, or many points probably. I've been lucky in that I've produced much more than all bar my Russian friend. Unlike my Russian friend I've given about eighth percent of what I've produced away. Many of the plot holders spend a few hundred pounds on a tool for this or that, compost, fertilizers, seeds etc. I did my whole plot with one very basic tool and a border spade. I've enjoyed doing it. It gets me out of the city and helps to keep me active. At my age being active is important.
The tomatoes went in late so I can't say. I rescued quite a few because I was on the problem quickly, bút I'm here every day while others may come once every couple of weeks.
