The Old Folks Home

[chickadoodles]

Quote:
Originally Posted by superchemicalgirl


These guys are large but not super large. They don't spend much time eating, mostly gobbling and displaying for the ladies (or whoever wants to look at them). I processed their sister last fall and she was so large she didn't fit in the scalder or cold water bucket very well (in fact, got stuck). How do you scald? Or rather... WHAT do you scald in? I would have done one of these boys last fall had doing the smaller girl been less difficult.


A large canning pot will also work well.

 

[Hangtown Farms]

I am in the process of fencing in the garden ( darn deer) was out of fencing so I opted to dig the holes for the fruit trees.
I now have them in my future night goat pen . The goats will come after I finish the garden area and fence the pasture for them and build the goat shack.

the fruit trees are in large 25 gallon tubs now so these are good size holes. They are in rows as I plan to plant on guide wires which is a common way to grow them out here to maximize space . the wires will be about 6 feet and 10 feet up. 2 rows of guide wire per row of trees.
My tractor was not much help today and it was hot even hit 100 up here in the hills.

 

[ronott1]

I am in the process of fencing in the garden ( darn deer) was out of fencing so I opted to dig the holes for the fruit trees.
I now have them in my future night goat pen . The goats will come after I finish the garden area and fence the pasture for them and build the goat shack.

the fruit trees are in large 25 gallon tubs now so these are good size holes. They are in rows as I plan to plant on guide wires which is a common way to grow them out here to maximize space . the wires will be about 6 feet and 10 feet up. 2 rows of guide wire per row of trees.
My tractor was not much help today and it was hot even hit 100 up here in the hills.

Nice Job Jason!

At 6:26 it is still 103 in Woodland CA.

 

[scottcaddy]

Quote: I happen to have a heavy-duty old 15 gal Trash can that must cross the scales at about 20 Lbs. (without a lid) that is clean. I use a propane fish cooker burner under it to heat the water, works real good for our big birds!
Scott

 

[apteryx]

For those three minutes of each year you won't find a soul on the road. Even schools all watch it.

There are 14-18 horses and it's an amazing race to watch

Most people in New Zealand seem to watch too. Great race.

 

[Wisher1000]

Hi all! I'm new here. I qualify for AARP....does that get me entry into Old Timers?

Hopped on your thread because of the race talk.

Hey there, you two! Welcome to The Old Folks Home! We are happy you joined us. I have noticed several other new names, as well. If you are new, or fairly new to this thread and I haven't welcomed you properly, I am sorry. I am getting a bit senile....... ya' know?

 

[Pozees]

Hey there, you two! Welcome to The Old Folks Home! We are happy you joined us. I have noticed several other new names, as well. If you are new, or fairly new to this thread and I haven't welcomed you properly, I am sorry. I am getting a bit senile....... ya' know?

Totally.

 

[lularat]

Totally.

x2. Guess that's why it's called "The Old Folks Home"

 

[ozexpat]

When you get a little senile, It's a place where you can meet new friends every day

 

[chickadoodles]

I am in the process of fencing in the garden ( darn deer) was out of fencing so I opted to dig the holes for the fruit trees.
I now have them in my future night goat pen . The goats will come after I finish the garden area and fence the pasture for them and build the goat shack.

the fruit trees are in large 25 gallon tubs now so these are good size holes. They are in rows as I plan to plant on guide wires which is a common way to grow them out here to maximize space . the wires will be about 6 feet and 10 feet up. 2 rows of guide wire per row of trees.
My tractor was not much help today and it was hot even hit 100 up here in the hills.

Looks good Hangtown. What kind of fruit trees are you planting?