Washingtonians

[4cats3kids1hubby2many]

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That is my experience when my kids were little....eat like piggies....then out grow their shoes, shirts, and jeans.

 

[JayneMae]

Hey, everybody! I just recently moved with my family to just outside of Orting, near Puyallup. We're first time chicken raisers.

 

[brennant]

Well, the noisy ladies are on their trek to Ethel, WA. May they sing their little hearts out!

Thanks to SadieSue, T-hi for getting them down to their new home.

Do they make fancy "pants" for the naked butt Orpington? Poor thing has no dignity... hopefully she will produce lots of eggs though! (She was for me).

Thanks again!

B

 

[brennant]

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Also, I don't think the other three have realized they will have 50% more room in the coop. Now they can lounge!

 

[ByN8ureHomstead]

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no sales tax in Oregon ....

But doesn't Washington have no state income taxes?

 

[Illia]

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Where do you get ground cherry plants? Do you need to start from seed, or can you purchase starts? Would they do ok in a hot frame, or other cover? What type of light do they require? If not full sun then I cant grow them here... All, well 90% of my shade has been given to the chickens... They sound quite interesting though!

I got mine (seeds) from Chickielady who got hers as seeds from Territorial Seed Co. Personally I'm not a fan of that company though

But you can get them at most Organic or Heirloom seed companies. My personal favorite being Baker Creek. They do need full sun, they need plenty warmth, I'd recommend a plastic cover or coldframe or something, but if you're in a decent area go ahead and try them as is.

Very, very, very few stores might sell Ground Cherry starts but it is unlikely. Most stores, if anything close, sell hybridized Tomatillos, Eggplants, and Tomatoes. I'd recommend looking online or getting a catalog to order from.

 

[Kaneke]

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several of us in the area .... what kind of chickens do you have?

 

[Kaneke]

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no sales tax in Oregon ....

But doesn't Washington have no state income taxes?

true, but that may not affect chickens being sneaked across the border from Oregon

rare that those chicks produce a POSITIVE cash flow ... or at least positive enough to report to (shhhh)

 

[Kaneke]

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yes I look forward to helping shepherd them southward

thanks, Toni and Dana, for putting this together !

with luck I'll meet up with you at the Red Wind tomorrow

 

[RustyHen]

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That is exciting news. How fantastic & congratulations.
I quit several years ago. Such a monkey off my back.

Russ

Yeah but now with out the snoose I worry I may get worms and don't like the taste of wazine.

Try DE