Chicken/egg question

[DrHenley]

For the last 30 years my husband has owned a red pickup truck like that. Sells one and gets another that looks just like that. Mud and all. Can't ride in the passenger seat for the guns, ammo, tools etc. God forbid you do not touch/ drive or wash his truck EVER Gotta be a man thing.

It says "I'm a real truck, not a sissified citified imitation of a truck." LOL

 

[Brent S]

There is very little flat ground here. The flattest area was wooded and I slowly cleared that half area off over the years but haven’t done anything with it yet. I’ve planted trees, grapes, bushes and assorted edibles on just about all the rest of it though. It’s still a work in progress that I will never completely finish in my lifetime.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

There is very little flat ground here. The flattest area was wooded and I slowly cleared that half area off over the years but haven’t done anything with it yet. I’ve planted trees, grapes, bushes and assorted edibles on just about all the rest of it though. It’s still a work in progress that I will never completely finish in my lifetime.

With all the hard work you’ve done and everything you’ve planted, you should feel really good about it! Such an accomplishment.

 

[dirtdiva]

There is very little flat ground here. The flattest area was wooded and I slowly cleared that half area off over the years but haven’t done anything with it yet. I’ve planted trees, grapes, bushes and assorted edibles on just about all the rest of it though. It’s still a work in progress that I will never completely finish in my lifetime.

Gardens and houses tend to be that way. And just when you think you are done you rip something out and start over or think of something to change.

 

[Brent S]

With all the hard work you’ve done and everything you’ve planted, you should feel really good about it! Such an accomplishment.

One thing to consider on planting a lot of things is then you have to maintain them. I’ve created a full time job here! Honestly with the world in its current state I’m really glad though. Also I now have more time to manage things now. That is if it ever quits raining...

 

[Brent S]

I feel for all the people who said they would plant edibles if shtf ever happens. The problem is with that is it takes years for most things to mature enough to produce well. Some of my plants didn’t produce for 5 years. Sure you would get a piece of fruit or so but no real results for a long time.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

One thing to consider on planting a lot of things is then you have to maintain them. I’ve created a full time job here! Honestly with the world in its current state I’m really glad though. Also I now have more time to manage things now. That is if it ever quits raining...

It will stop on Thursday. Like you, I am itching to get outside and work. LOL about the maintenance part! Yeah, it gets to be a lot of work. The upside, it will keep you healthy.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I feel for all the people who said they would plant edibles if shtf ever happens. The problem is with that is it takes years for most things to mature enough to produce well. Some of my plants didn’t produce for 5 years. Sure you would get a piece of fruit or so but no real results for a long time.

Those folks are screwed if this gets too bad. I’ve had more than one plant and tree have to be replaced or like you noted, taken years to produce anything worthwhile. Growing ones own food is nothing to be done last minute!

 

[DrHenley]

Most summer vegetables will produce in a matter of months from planting. My problem is that nothing grows here, and if I bug out I will have wait and plant at the BOL. That is some of the richest soil on earth and things grow like crazy. You can clear down to bare soil in the winter and by May it's a jungle. It has to be weeded constantly or the garden will disappear, LOL. And keeping the critters out is another problem, but if I'm there 24/7 then I can tend to it.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

Most summer vegetables will produce in a matter of months from planting. My problem is that nothing grows here, and if I bug out I will have wait and plant at the BOL. That is some of the richest soil on earth and things grow like crazy. You can clear down to bare soil in the winter and by May it's a jungle. It has to be weeded constantly or the garden will disappear, LOL. And keeping the critters out is another problem, but if I'm there 24/7 then I can tend to it.

Why not put in some raised beds? Home Depot has some corner blocks now that all you do is stack the blocks and slide in the lumber...voila you have a garden space!

 

[dirtdiva]

I feel for all the people who said they would plant edibles if shtf ever happens. The problem is with that is it takes years for most things to mature enough to produce well. Some of my plants didn’t produce for 5 years. Sure you would get a piece of fruit or so but no real results for a long time.

I see these people everyday. There is a definite learning curve to gardening. For many successful gardeners it has been a lifelong endeavor. Don't wait till your life depends on it to start.

You can clear down to bare soil in the winter and by May it's a jungle.

When you leave the soil uncovered mother nature will cover it. Mulch the soil or better yet plant a cover crop to build the soil over the winter and then turn it under when you get ready to plant. Builds the soil and prevents weeds.

OTE="DrHenley, post: 176211, member: 1623"]It has to be weeded constantly or the garden will disappear,[/QUOTE]

Mulch is the answer. Straw, grass anything that will cover the soil. Your back will approve.

Home Depot has some corner blocks now that all you do is stack the blocks and slide in the lumber...voila you have a garden space!

For the money native lumber is cheap and I get 5 years out of it even in my rainy climate. Not hard to build. It's 4 pieces just a box

 

[Brent S]

It will stop on Thursday. Like you, I am itching to get outside and work. LOL about the maintenance part! Yeah, it gets to be a lot of work. The upside, it will keep you healthy.

Keeps you healthy in two ways, from the exercise and then from eating healthy food that’s pesticide free!

 

[user 7704]

I was outside and my hen that was missing for 3 days came walking around the house. She isn't injured. How she survived in the woods for 3 days, is baffling.

 

[dirtdiva]

I was outside and my hen that was missing for 3 days came walking around the house. She isn't injured. How she survived in the woods for 3 days, is baffling.

Better name her Lucky.

 

[user 7704]

She's gone again. The others have always treated her badly. I think she may just be fed up with the abuse. I would like to put her in the infirmary and check her out just to be sure.

 

[user 7704]

Thought.... . she is sitting on eggs and had to rush back to them. I will know in about 20 days or so. It takes 21 days to hatch.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I see these people everyday. There is a definite learning curve to gardening. For many successful gardeners it has been a lifelong endeavor. Don't wait till your life depends on it to start.



When you leave the soil uncovered mother nature will cover it. Mulch the soil or better yet plant a cover crop to build the soil over the winter and then turn it under when you get ready to plant. Builds the soil and prevents weeds.

OTE="DrHenley, post: 176211, member: 1623"]It has to be weeded constantly or the garden will disappear,

Mulch is the answer. Straw, grass anything that will cover the soil. Your back will approve.

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That is a magnificent garden DD!!






For the money native lumber is cheap and I get 5 years out of it even in my rainy climate. Not hard to build. It's 4 pieces just a box[/QUOTE]

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

Thought.... . she is sitting on eggs and had to rush back to them. I will know in about 20 days or so. It takes 21 days to hatch.

We’ve got a goose on eggs. Love those little goslings when they are hatched! They get used to me and eat out of my hand. So sweet.

 

[user 7704]

We’ve got a goose on eggs. Love those little goslings when they are hatched! They get used to me and eat out of my hand. So sweet.

I've never had one go broody anywhere but in the nesting box. I hope thats what it is. I would love to take her food and water though.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I was outside and my hen that was missing for 3 days came walking around the house. She isn't injured. How she survived in the woods for 3 days, is baffling.

Wow! That’s pretty amazing! I had one survive a night, but since I don’t normally let them free range that has been the longest.

 

[dirtdiva]

Mulch is the answer. Straw, grass anything that will cover the soil. Your back will approve.

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That is a magnificent garden DD!!






For the money native lumber is cheap and I get 5 years out of it even in my rainy climate. Not hard to build. It's 4 pieces just a box

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Thanks Georgia that was actually the garden at my old place. Can you believe when I bought that piece of property originally that was a gravel road. Lots of work over the years went into it though.

 

[user 7704]

My missing chicken showed up and I followed her around for an hour (yes, an hour) I was ducking behind trees like s spy. Finally, she went into the junky garage and didn't come out. I'm guessing she is sitting on some eggs. Yay. I feel better knowing she's not out in the woods. Her breast did look like it had a booboo of some type. I couldn't get close enough to see. She was hatched so I didn't handle her as much as the store bought chicks.

 

[Brent S]

Thought.... . she is sitting on eggs and had to rush back to them. I will know in about 20 days or so. It takes 21 days to hatch.

I had a silki do the same thing. Was a goner for sure, but weeks later she came back with a whole group in tow.

 

[user 7704]

Found her hiding spot. She has eggs, but they are small because she is so young. I took some out of the nest that were laid today and put under her. Took her food and water too. 20 days or so and we shall see.

 

[Brent S]

Found her hiding spot. She has eggs, but they are small because she is so young. I took some out of the nest that were laid today and put under her. Took her food and water too. 20 days or so and we shall see.

Congrats grandma!

 

[user 7704]

The hen has been out of the coop for 4 days and has 16 eggs under her. Many can't be viable if she left them unattended all night.

Hopefully, the recently laid eggs and the 3 i put under her will be hatched.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

The hen has been out of the coop for 4 days and has 16 eggs under her. Many can't be viable if she left them unattended all night.

Hopefully, the recently laid eggs and the 3 i put under her will be hatched.

Crossing my fingers for you!

 

[DrHenley]

Historical egg preservation methods:

 

[user 7704]

Actually, I got the wax and mineral oil ideas from an episode of Doomsday Preppers the tv show.

 

[Dani]

Historical egg preservation methods:

Really enjoyed that video. Some ideas I had heard of like the top 1 using lime and a couple others. Wood and was a complete suprise. Have to admit I will watch more of the Exploring the 18th Century videos. Thanks for sharing!