Surviving Minnesota!

[holm25]

If it runs, it is likely worth a lot more than that!  You can run a hatching tray in the bottom of it, but it is best to hatch separate with higher humidity in another unit. 

What if I used my Hova for a hatcher??

I might have to send this person an email...

 

[Bogtown Chick]

I've not really had any trouble with single comb hens. But yes the Roosters would be a pain for frost bite. The RIRs are laying machines. But my RIR did run into egg yolk peritonitis. Which is think is common for them or hatchery versions of them.

 

[holm25]

I've not really had any trouble with single comb hens.  But yes the Roosters would be a pain for frost bite.  The RIRs are laying machines.  But my RIR did run into egg yolk peritonitis.  Which is think is common for them or hatchery versions of them. 

My first year I had trouble with hens and roosters and now none of my birds get frost bite and I have a door window open all winter.... Frost bite is confusing....

 

[jerryse]

Morning

 

[Cebarmlds]

My aunt is selling Rhode Island Reds that were hatched this spring... I have seen them and they look healthy and lay a lot!

I thought RIR's were mean birds, so never have been interested in them. And I don't need or want laying machine types. But thanks for letting me know!

 

[Cebarmlds]

Good morning all

 

[jerryse]

Okay I'm going to post this stew Recipe. DH is ranting and raving about it again. And I had two bowls and I want a third. It is so nummy.

PORK BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW

1 Pork Butt or Shoulder Roast
2 TBSP Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic pressed
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp coriander
1 chopped onion
1 butternut squash peeled, seeded, cubed
4-5 cups chopped kale
45 ounces chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes
2 TBSP Tomato paste


When it's done I like a bit more salt added to my bowl. But boy it smells so good in the house and its very wholesome and lots of healthy stuff going on.

That looks so good . Do you grow squash ? If so you should really try the Golden Delicious squash / pumpkin . That is the one Festal grew . Really the best I ever tasted .

 

[duluthralphie]

I find it real hard to get excited about a dish with squash and kale in it...............

oh Good Morning!!!

Where do I find the "golden delicious" seeds? I love growing squash, Judy eats them, I insist they be pie. sold or chicken feed.

 

[KlopKlop]

Oooo.  I love RIRs. They are such friendly hens too.  Little loves. 

Mine are friendly as long as you don't bother them on the nest! You really can get an earful and a sharp little peck to warn you off

 

[jerryse]

I find it real hard to get excited about a dish with squash and kale in it...............

oh Good Morning!!!

Where do I find the "golden delicious" seeds? I love growing squash, Judy eats them, I insist they be pie. sold or chicken feed.

I will share some Mike Gilbert gave me 2 squash . He got them from Don Cable years ago . Lost or forgot the name . Recent Festal pumpkin discussion put me onto what I have . I will plant mostly these next year . Dickinson is good Cushaw is better and Golden Delicious is the best . No wonder Festal had such huge fans . I see that the Festal had a shelf life of three years . So the ones being sold are the remaining stock . So better grow your own . There is one seller on eBay selling Golden Delicious seed .