Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[KMHunter]

Quote: Unfortunately, those probably won't lay blue eggs. You need to get them from a breeder who is breeding blue egg layers to be sure that you will get blue eggs. So EE's aren't going to be what she wants.

 

[Slinglings]

I have honeysuckle, but no asparagus.
Is it best to get starts or will seeds take ok?




When I want more I just cut off a shoot and root it. When I moved into my house 10 years ago there was one small vine and now there are three huge ones I've never tried seeds. Where do you live? I could root some and try mailing it to you.

 

[Slinglings]

Quote: I have honeysuckle, but no asparagus.
Ooh! I love honeysuckle! Maybe I could get a few starts of the honey suckle from you next time we meet up or at the show in March if you are coming?

I'm planning on pruning my Honeysuckle today. I'll save some starts in case anyone wants. I'm not sure how well the start from winter cuttings, but it can't hurt to try.

The flowers look like this, but I am not sure of the exact variety, off the top of my head.

If anyone has advice on what to do with the starts, plz let me know.

Russ
It seems like I just cut it off and put a bunch in soil and most of them developed roots. It's been a long time. Maybe google it.

Mine is a little redder than this, I think. If you are rooting any, I would take a few pieces of yours. I have no idea what variety mine is. It was here when I moved in.

 

[KMHunter]

I just got my 4 year badge

Congrats!

 

[Imp]

Quote: I have honeysuckle, but no asparagus.
Is it best to get starts or will seeds take ok?




When I want more I just cut off a shoot and root it. When I moved into my house 10 years ago there was one small vine and now there are three huge ones I've never tried seeds. Where do you live? I could root some and try mailing it to you.

Sara,
Root them in water? or starter mix? Use rooting hormone?
I'm just planning on a few in water; some outside some inside. But I have all here if needed.

Russ

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Quote: Unfortunately, those probably won't lay blue eggs. You need to get them from a breeder who is breeding blue egg layers to be sure that you will get blue eggs. So EE's aren't going to be what she wants.

X2 Also There is another that lays REALLY NICE BLUE eggs. I am not positive but I think it is cream leg bar.

 

[KMHunter]

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Quote: Welcome to the fastest moving thread out there!

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Yes here it is right from the Greenfire site.

the cream legbar has made the leap to the United States, offering a new array of options for America’s backyard poultry enthusiasts. With its spiky feather crest and its penchant for laying vast quantities of sky-blue eggs, the legbar is sure to get an enthusiastic welcome as the new kid on the block. But, the appeal of these obvious features pales in comparison to the revolutionary practicality cream legbars offer Americans: the ability to produce visually sexable chicks, generation after generation. For these reasons Greenfire Farms is pleased to introduce this remarkable breed to America.

 

[CarolynF]

I'm planning on pruning my Honeysuckle today. I'll save some starts in case anyone wants. I'm not sure how well the start from winter cuttings, but it can't hurt to try.

The flowers look like this, but I am not sure of the exact variety, off the top of my head.

If anyone has advice on what to do with the starts, plz let me know.

Russ

That's the variety I have, too. It's the most common but I can't remember the name. In some parts of the country it is considered a noxious weed because it spreads so fast! So if anyone is thinking of moving and taking it with you, it would be wise to check that out first. just fyi. I absolutely LOVE the fragrance of these, they're so much like plumeria and gardenia!

I think if you're taking cuttings a month in advance, the best way to "hold" them would be to put a handful of them into a pot of dirt and keep it outside where the rain will keep it wet.

 

[CarolynF]

X2 Also There is another that lays REALLY NICE BLUE eggs. I am not positive but I think it is cream leg bar.

CR... yes, that's the one but they seem to be really rare thus $$$$. If you know of a good source let us all know. There is a small breeder in Port Orchard that has a trio and is trying to get them going, but it will be a while yet. And they aren't as pretty as a blue wheaten am.
Congrats on your 4 year badge, too!

I like to get them at the same age, Carolyn I don't want to raise chicks and I don't want to end up with a rooster.

I'm glad you understand. Hatching out little ones would be fun, but....

I was at Wilco on Wed. and got to oooh and aaah over theirs. I was in the neighborhood because I'd taken my Mom (age 93) to the doc. She won't usually go into a store unless she really has to. But for BABY CHICKS I was able to convince her! That was a real treat!!!
When I get desperate again I can go down to the local feed store and listen to all the little chirps and peeps.

Unfortunately this may be the wrong time of year for any breeders to have birds of that age or breed. I understand you want to have one asap, but if you want something that specific you might have to wait.

That seems to be the issue. It's tough having to cool my jets though.

I haven't heard back from Cowgirl Grace yet, but I'd love to go see hers just for the fun and to see her greenhouse.
Kim, I'm glad you're getting better. Don't rush it, take good care of yourself.