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[LindaB220]

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However, I do remember ordering ram in Germany to try something new. It was rough to get through. Very strong flavor. I've stuck to lamb since then.

Speaking of mutton, they say that Lizzie Borden whacked her stepmama because she served cold mutton stew for breakfast. Justified homicide? (I got that tasty tip form on old 1960's country cookbook.

 

[superchemicalgirl]

SCG I second the suggestion of Plymouth Rocks, and if it's meat birds you're after, contact Frank Reese at Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch in KS. Be warned, his Rocks grow s-l-o-w-l-y but they finish good sized and drop-dead gorgeous. He also has Cornish, BTW, and may simply be able to supply you with more of those if that's what you really want.

Thank you. I'm looking for good dual purpose - good meat and good layers and hearty through the winters up here.

 

[chickadoodles]

Quote: What about Chantecler's? They are from Canada.

 

[Alaskan]

 
SCG I second the suggestion of Plymouth Rocks, and if it's meat birds you're after, contact Frank Reese at Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch in KS.  Be warned, his Rocks grow s-l-o-w-l-y but they finish good sized and drop-dead gorgeous.  He also has Cornish, BTW, and may simply be able to supply you with more of those if that's what you really want.

Thank you. I'm looking for good dual purpose - good meat and good layers and hearty through the winters up here.

I have been very impressed with how fast my Dominiques have reached a nice size. Of course they will never grow a big breast, but they sure grow fast, and their meat output is decent.

 

[chickadoodles]

Today we started picking pears for preserves only a basket full today but we will likely be canning pears for a month.

 

[chickisoup]

Anyone interested in some chive seeds? These are Starro Chives, a variety developed and sold by Johnny's Seeds at least 20 years ago now. Don't know why they stopped offering them. They are a great thick-walled variety which makes it perfect for drying and freezing. I always stock up my winter stores. They are great in soups, casseroles, etc. I love the pretty purple flowers which makes a them a great plant to attract pollinators into my garden.
Anyway, I just winnowed some seeds and have plenty left over if anyone is interested. Just pm me your address and I'll drop you some in the mail.

 

[ozexpat]

A little factoid

The US top 20 cities you are most likely to be bitten by a mosquito

1. Atlanta
2. Chicago
3. Washington, D.C.
4. Detroit
5. Raleigh-Durham
6. Boston
7. Houston
8. Nashville
9. Charlotte
10. Dallas-Fort Worth
11. Richmond-Petersburg
12. Miami-Fort Lauderdale
13. Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek
14. Memphis
15. Columbus, Ohio
16. Cleveland-Akron
17. Huntsville-Decatur, Alabama
18. Minneapolis-St. Paul
19. Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News
20. Albany-Schenectady-Troy

 

[Bunnylady]

I notice that Wilmington didn't make that list; the person compiling it clearly hadn't been in my yard during the summer. "Most likely to be bitten by a mosquito within 20 seconds of stepping outside," or maybe, "highest number of mosquito bites in a 5-minute period" are lists that I think we'd be contenders for.

 

[subhanalah]

Everywhere I have ever lived is on that list practically.

 

[ozexpat]

I notice that Wilmington didn't make that list; the person compiling it clearly hadn't been in my yard during the summer. "Most likely to be bitten by a mosquito within 20 seconds of stepping outside," or maybe, "highest number of mosquito bites in a 5-minute period" are lists that I think we'd be contenders for.

We have our share in the Philippines. At this time of year its pretty bad. I figure 8 bites whenever I go out to the coops and three just getting from the car to the house.

I buy back woods insect repellent by the case which helps a lot but with a decent breeze, there are very few at the house.

Fortunately, while I get more bites than anyone - mosquitoes love me - they dont bother me after 10-20 minutes. I just need to keep busy during that time.