The Evolution of Atlas: A Breeding (and Chat) Thread

[getaclue]

https://www.agweb.com/article/usda-...sZL-ePfU36HbiByO4Wc5a5Wy3mwBcvNaboMPTkHAukcvg

 

[speckledhen]

https://www.agweb.com/article/usda-...sZL-ePfU36HbiByO4Wc5a5Wy3mwBcvNaboMPTkHAukcvg

And the joy just keeps coming. Conveniently, if this continues, that will kill the Thanksgiving turkeys, but no one will be able to get together anyway. It worries me because they tend to have kill zones and my own birds could be at risk, if not from the avian flu, at least from the gov't.

 

[getaclue]

I hope they get it under control quickly.

On another note, posts are starting to pop up from people that "panic" bought chicks, and have little to no idea what they're doing. The "how much does that cost, because I don't have much money" is the part that bowls me over. No planning, no researching as to their needs, and no budget. GRRRRRRRRR!

 

[speckledhen]

I knew that would happen. Idiots; yeah, that sounds harsh, but c'mon . That is why I did both these videos:

And this additional one about heat bulbs and other stuff:

 

[getaclue]

Yes, I subscribe to your youtube channel, and you did a good job of mentioning that people should NOT jump into chickens on impulse, or without doing their research first.

 

[speckledhen]

Yes, I subscribe to your youtube channel, and you did a good job of mentioning that people should NOT jump into chickens on impulse, or without doing their research first.

I know you do, Cheryl, much appreciated. I posted for the lurkers here more than anything. And no, I didn't just mention it, I beat them over the head with it, LOL. Gotta get it through some thick skulls!

 

[seminolewind]

I've made these before and they really were lovely, some of the suggestions in the ratings are helpful if you are not used to making biscuits on your own. If you don't have buttermilk, you can use regular milk with a little lemon juice added.

when I buy buttermilk to use for baking, I will keep it in my refrigerator for months. as long as it doesn't have anything weird growing in it, it is still fine for baking. Just shake it up and throw it in.

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/bas-best-buttermilk-biscuits

That recipe made me drool!

 

[seminolewind]

Oh, I hope so, Mary! We'll all end up living like the Amish if this keeps up, the ones who can adapt, that is. Today is my son, Michael's 43rd birthday, and I doubt he feels like a celebration.

On the other hand I found a very easy crockpot meal and am making it today, though I had to substitute one ingredient. Sounds so good and the comments were very positive from those who made it themselves.

Love it!!!! Last night I made a crock pot full of Italian spaghetti actually "Gravy". It had a lot of meat in it. Boy did I make a lot!!!

 

[seminolewind]

You all sound like this virus didn't really affect your lives because you were already doing most. Like chickens, gardening, etc. I'm happiest at home.

 

[getaclue]

seminolewind, it's made a bit of difference, but not very much.