Silkies - They’re simply SPECTACULAR!

[CSolis]

I have to go pick some elderberries off the bushes I've been cultivating since finding them on the property.. I'll clean the bugs off then create ice tubs with them in there.. Elderberries are super duper fruit!

 

[AngBantamLuv]

I have to go pick some elderberries off the bushes I've been cultivating since finding them on the property.. I'll clean the bugs off then create ice tubs with them in there.. Elderberries are super duper fruit!

Keep the bugs!!

 

[CSolis]

Keep the bugs!!

I don't think they will eat stink bugs!

 

[CSolis]

Found two nests while harvesting the berries.. couldn't see inside the first one, but in the second patch of berries I saw a young cardinal fly down out of the next bush over, and sure enough there were eggs in it!

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

New babies video n pics lol...don't judge my attempt...huge emphasis on "attempt" LOLOL
Post in thread 'July 2022 Hatch-A-Long' https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/july-2022-hatch-a-long.1531955/post-25933939

 

[CSolis]

New babies video n pics lol...don't judge my attempt...huge emphasis on "attempt" LOLOL
Post in thread 'July 2022 Hatch-A-Long' https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/july-2022-hatch-a-long.1531955/post-25933939

Ya dun good Gamma!

 

[AngBantamLuv]

Found two nests while harvesting the berries.. couldn't see inside the first one, but in the second patch of berries I saw a young cardinal fly down out of the next bush over, and sure enough there were eggs in it!View attachment 3178488View attachment 3178491

Omg thats so amazing!!! And I love your berry tree! Ooh now i wish i could wander your property for hidden native plant gems!!

I had a rose mallow come up and keep going.. been collecting seeds for my neighbors. I love this thing.

 

[CSolis]

Omg thats so amazing!!! And I love your berry tree! Ooh now i wish i could wander your property for hidden native plant gems!!

I had a rose mallow come up and keep going.. been collecting seeds for my neighbors. I love this thing.

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I found the first elderberry bush buried under kudzu, vines, and brambles.. the place was over grown with 'stuff' when I bought it.. first year I found a 20 x 25 foot dog pen of 6 ft chain linked fence... and the first elderberry patch.. second year I found native poinsettia plants. There's trumpet vine growing up 500 year old oak trees, and various other plants I haven't identified.. one is a small rapidly growing vine that reminds me of ferns but has tiny red flowers.

 

[AngBantamLuv]

I found the first elderberry bush buried under kudzu, vines, and brambles.. the place was over grown with 'stuff' when I bought it.. first year I found a 20 x 25 foot dog pen of 6 ft chain linked fence... and the first elderberry patch.. second year I found native poinsettia plants. There's trumpet vine growing up 500 year old oak trees, and various other plants I haven't identified.. one is a small rapidly growing vine that reminds me of ferns but has tiny red flowers.

Hmm.. interesting about that fern plant. Can you post a pic when you get a chance? I WISH I had native poinsettia. Well, I do. The ugly all green weed looking one

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

Ya dun good Gamma!

Thank u....not nearly as good hatch as I normally have...so not sure if the heat wave we are in messed with em or what happened...