Wish I Lived On a Farm

[Kara]

If you do decide to get into chickens, be VERY careful!!!

VERY, VERY!

They are extremely addictive...but oh, how wonderful those fresh eggs are. Round out your egg basket...get light/med/dark brown egg layers, as well as "Easter Eggers" and tinted layers, and a couple of white egg layers to boot.

We started with Cochins, Turkens & Silkies, and now have Ameraucanas, Australorps, Brahmas (light & dark), Barnvelders, D'Uccles, Faverolles, Hollands, Sussex, Sebrights & Wyandottes as well. (I think that's everyone?!?!?!?)

And remember this, above all else...Silkies are minions of the devil, no matter how cute & innocent they appear to be.

PERIOD!

[Jay_Bunny]

I actually have no idea what any of those are as far as chicken breeds. We'll have to do a bit of research to find out what kinds of chickens to keep.

[jessie_k_pythons]

if you are truly wanting to look in to owning land that is zoned for livestock I would look into Arizona. Its really is a buyers market right now. I just bought a place, large property, zoned for horses and live stock and at a price that was outstanding.

If you do happen to look in to AZ as an option, spend a day or two in Sonoita. right around fall we have the fair and livestock show, Sheep and Alpaca fiber contest and anual Hen and Rooster show.

I do have to agree with Blu that it is hard working with live stock but once you get the hang of it and dont over do it on the animals, the ends are very rewarding.

Good luck on what ever you deside.

[jessie_k_pythons]

If you do decide to get into chickens, be VERY careful!!!

VERY, VERY!

And remember this, above all else...Silkies are minions of the devil, no matter how cute & innocent they appear to be.

PERIOD!

I totaly agree. I have way to many as well. as for the slikies I couldnt agree more. They are cute, fluffy and just funny looking but mine are little pains, they get out, you cant catch them because they are so fast and they peck hard for such little birds.

[snakelady]

Chickens are as addicting as snakes! and there are over a hundred varieties to choose from.

I never had any problems with my silkies and could always catch them easily. Probably because I handled all my birds as chicks. So, they where not afraid of me at all. They make good mothers, too. I guess they can be a little special ed at times but it was just funny to watch them.

Good luck with your veggies. Are you going to try any herbs? They are a great addition to the kitchen and pretty easy to grow.

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[Jay_Bunny]

We are trying out sweet corn, cucumbers (for making pickles), and carrots. When I get the chance I'm going to the store to get mint and rosemary.

[snakelady]

Have fun! If you like pesto, basil is a fun one too.

I'm sure you already know this but just in case...

...with the corn you have to have a bunch together say like in a square area (not one line) in order for it to pollinate properly.





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[Jay_Bunny]

Thanks for the advice on the corn. I always thought you put it in a row.

[snakelady]

Well it is in rows when you have a big field.

...but in the home garden you've just got to make sure that the pollen gets spread around because you won't have a ton of it. A square is a good way to do that. If you are short on space you could do rows but they should be a least say 4 rows together.

[Jay_Bunny]

Thanks a lot. We are starting all our veggies from seeds because we just love to make life difficult. hehe. I'm about to plant the seeds in the next hour or two and I'm crossing my fingers for good seedlings. Should I cover the egg crate (I'm using the egg container to start the seeds) with plastic to keep the humidity in?