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[itsren]

Hey I'm excited to see you today Renee! Bring your eggs, I wanna compare! I'll bring what we've gotten today so far. I sold all the rest

It will be nice to meet you too Robin!!

Will do. I only have 4 though... Yesterday I scrambled 14 and fed them to the family just to get them out of my fridge.

 

[hallerlake]

Quote: I informed mannapro of the problem. Maybe they'll fix it.

 

[itsren]

I can't convince my husband that he should wear a chicken drinking a beer hat for Halloween to match my super cool chicken hat. I told him the lederhosen and the Octoberfest hat were removable, and he wouldn't need to wear the glasses... but for some strange reason, he has a thing against wearing chickens on his head. Such a shame.... the man has no sense of humor.

Guess I'm going to be the only one sportin' a very stylish hat on Halloween.

 

[RonB]

Question for those of you who have done this chicken thing long enough that you aren't checking for eggs 10 times a day

Do you check for eggs any time you feel like it, even if there's a hen in the nest boxes, or do you wait until they're all empty so you don't disturb them? Sometimes when I go out there there's hens in the nest boxes and most of the time I leave them alone; I guess I'm afraid of scaring them out of the box and missing out on an egg for the day. Will they just come back if they're ticked off that I disturbed them?

FWJ
As you can see everyone has their own routine. I check mine when I get home in the morning, again when I get up from my nap ( I usally let the girls out to run then) and again just before dark. I have trouble with eggs getting broke so I try not let them build up in the boxes. right now they are laying everywhere but the nest box's

. in the sand under the roost, on top of a nest box, even in the middle of the floor.

 

[FirewifeJess]

Getting ready to hop in the car. Can't wait to see you guys! I'm the crazy one with the chicken purse and chicken feather earrings

 

[Greg Richardson]

Putting the Garden to Bed for Fall
Wednesday, October 3
7-8:30 PM
City of Mill Creek Council Chambers
15728 Main St, Mill Creek

Mother Nature doesn’t clean up her space in the winter so why should we? There are lots of reasons to prepare your garden for winter and the tips, methods and rationale will be covered in this class. Topics will include mulching, pruning, perennials and shrubs. Bring your questions! Speaker: Wink Cushman, WSU Master Gardener
Door prizes will be given away at all three workshops, plants, compost, mulch, garden tools and more. Please RSVP to be entered into the door prize drawing, bring a friend and get 2 tickets in the drawing!
Register here
Septic Sense
Saturday, October 20
10:30 AM-1 PM
Fern Bluff Grange
32401 Cascade View Dr, Sultan

Join your friends and neighbors for a lively class on keeping your septic system in tip top shape! Preventing problems with on-site septic systems can save you thousands of dollars in repair costs. This class has been standing-room-only in north Snohomish County, and is being offered for the first time in the Sultan area. Teri King from the University of Washington SeaGrant program leads the class.
Join us before the class to learn tips for winterizing your farm with popular speaker Alan Skank(pictured above)!
Register here


October Events
Farm Walk-about in North County
October 2 | 5:30-7 PM
Please register for address information.
Join us for a farm walk-about at Half-Trak Farm in the Victoria Heights Neighborhood in north Snohomish County. This private dressage and sport-horse facility partnered with Snohomish Conservation District to go green. The farm composts and spreads all of their manure on site and manages eight acres of pasture. Come see compost bins, heavy-use areas, mud-free padddocks, covered and outdoor riding arenas, and alternative bedding systems.
Register here

Curb Appeal by Naturescaping
October 10 | 7-8:30 PM
Mill Creek Community Room, 15720 Main Street

Speaker: Monica Van der Vieren, Native Plant Steward | Landscaping with native plants is a great alternative to lawns and it can be done in a way that enhances curb appeal AND reduces yardwork. Monica has helped residents in Seattle and other urban areas learn about landscaping for wildlife habitat and stormwater control. She will have great examples of plants that attract birds, bees and butterflies, and are the right size for small yards.
Register here

Mud, Muck, and Drainage
October 17 | 7-8:30 PM
Mill Creek Council Chambers, 15728 Main St

Speakers: Stacy Aleksich, Low Impact Development Specialist & Derek Hann, Engineer | You may think mud and drainage aren’t an issue in your neighborhood, until you try to drive home through a fl ooded street. Our two speakers recently worked with a neighborhood in north Everett to install seven rain gardens to creatively handle fl ooding while also creating beautiful features in their yards. Learn about free design services, how to coordinate ‘neighborhood rain garden socials’, and other nature-friendly ways to address drainage problems on your property.
Register here

Fall Farm Tips
October 20 | 9-10:30 AM
Fern Bluff Grange, 32401 Cascade View Dr, Sultan

Rural property owners - if you also own livestock, or want to establish animals on your property, you won’t want to miss this class. Keeping fall chores easy, minimizing mud and manure issues, and avoiding weed problems are key to establishing a healthy environment for your livestock. Alan Shank, farm planner and horse owner, will cover fall farm practices, mud and manure tips, and great ideas for keeping pastures green and lush.
Register here

All classes are free.
Questions? [email protected] or call 425-335-5634, ext. 4
SCD services and workshops in the Stillaguamish watershed are supported by the Stillaguamish River Clean Water District to help residents improve water quality.

 

[Chickielady]

Hey I'm excited to see you today Renee! Bring your eggs, I wanna compare! I'll bring what we've gotten today so far. I sold all the rest

It will be nice to meet you too Robin!!

Me ?
Probably meet you all at the Winter Brisk for sure !
Love that show, we have so much fun.....Monroe is my favorite though.
More room & we can have an awesome pot luck there.

 

[Chickielady]

I want a red one.

I use a basket...I LOVE BASKETS ! and this is a good example of a way to use baskets.
I have so many....way too many, I cannot resist baskets.
Fantastic basket makers in the Aberdeen area...every year at the Elma Fiber Festival they come, and I gotta buy something !!!
Their prices are really low too !

 

[Chickielady]

Will do. I only have 4 though... Yesterday I scrambled 14 and fed them to the family just to get them out of my fridge.

 

[Chickielady]

I can't convince my husband that he should wear a chicken drinking a beer hat for Halloween to match my super cool chicken hat. I told him the lederhosen and the Octoberfest hat were removable, and he wouldn't need to wear the glasses... but for some strange reason, he has a thing against wearing chickens on his head. Such a shame.... the man has no sense of humor.

Guess I'm going to be the only one sportin' a very stylish hat on Halloween.

Oh man, let Ogress see that !
She does have an Octoberfest Party every year...and alot come in fashion, lederhosen & all.....but maybe not this year what with all her classes.............