so we got any farmers here

[black diamond busa]

When I was a kid we had hundreds of chickens... I hated em then and I still hate em... in the summer they would cram into the corner in the coop under the tin roof and smother each other, you would have to go into the nasty coop and schew them out of the corners... When it rained the would go outside and look up and drown.... The best part of raising chickens was killing them to eat!

cap

I think I would hate having hundreds of them too. Right now I only have eight and don't want anymore right now. That should be more than enough eggs since we only have the 2 of us in my house

 

[Excursion05]

I might let them run loose next summer after the know where they get food from every morning lol

My son (now 20) is quite the farmer. When I asked him about fencing in his chickens he said "They know where to come when they get hungry". He also has some calves but his main herd is meat goats, he always has between 50 - 100. Talk about noisy! But only at feeding time or if a little one gets separated from it's momma. He works as a carpenter and farms on the side.

 

[black diamond busa]

My son (now 20) is quite the farmer. When I asked him about fencing in his chickens he said "They know where to come when they get hungry". He also has some calves but his main herd is meat goats, he always has between 50 - 100. Talk about noisy! But only at feeding time or if a little one gets separated from it's momma. He works as a carpenter and farms on the side.

That's pretty awesome. I give great respect to these people that don't mind working hard all day. I think its something we have lost, taking pride in what you can do with your own 2 hands.

 

[Chaney3000]

Never had fresh eggs so I wouldn't know. I only had the grocery store stuff. Don't think I would want a chicken farm though. I would like to start a garden though but not sure I got the room for something like that.

 

[VIPER]

fresh chicken eggs are the best for sure. I put in my usual garden this year its 100x75. I fence it in with chicken wire 2 layers high to keep the deer out. Did corn, green beans, peas, tomatoes, taters, and onions this year. Been feasting on all the goddies for a while now. My wife has also been making salsa.

 

[Chaney3000]

fresh chicken eggs are the best for sure. I put in my usual garden this year its 100x75. I fence it in with chicken wire 2 layers high to keep the deer out. Did corn, green beans, peas, tomatoes, taters, and onions this year. Been feasting on all the goddies for a while now. My wife has also been making salsa.

Fresh garden salsa sound awesome. I might be able to do one of those raised bed gardens and throw some things in there.

 

[black diamond busa]

fresh chicken eggs are the best for sure. I put in my usual garden this year its 100x75. I fence it in with chicken wire 2 layers high to keep the deer out. Did corn, green beans, peas, tomatoes, taters, and onions this year. Been feasting on all the goddies for a while now. My wife has also been making salsa.

I would love to do one that big but figured for my first try I should start small. I'm really glad to see so many people here are into growing there own things.

 

[dadofthree]

That's pretty cool, but not sure I could do it. Aren't chickens messy?

Fertilizer for the garden

 

[dadofthree]

Those are some big eggs brother

 

[Blanca BusaLess]

Neighbors have chickens loose in back yard. Every once in a while one flies over fence and my dog chases it back.
I like the free eggs but don't like the rooster. He needs to learn my day off and scream accordingly.

 

[black diamond busa]

Neighbors have chickens loose in back yard. Every once in a while one flies over fence and my dog chases it back.
I like the free eggs but don't like the rooster. He needs to learn my day off and scream accordingly.

Didn't you just get your son a bb gun a couple months back?

 

[rubbersidedown]

I think farming is a noble and honourable proffesion. Unfortunately,the newer generations will not see it that way.

"The fastest way to starve to death,

is to grow food."




RSD.

 

[captain]

Fertilizer for the garden

Chicken poop will burn up the soil unless you condition it first... Cow poop on the other hand is PERFECT for a garden..

 

[StromBusa]

I raise some honeybees, and a small garden... yes, a good feeling.

 

[StromBusa]

And make some maple syrup from the trees

 

[black diamond busa]

That's pretty cool. Very nice looking garden and I have always wanted to make maple syrup. You can keep the bees

 

[StromBusa]

Complete with product

 

[StromBusa]

That's pretty cool. Very nice looking garden and I have always wanted to make maple syrup. You can keep the bees

lol, the bees can be a pain in the ....well everywhere! peeps want their honey though

 

[lil charlie]

And make some maple syrup from the trees

I'll take a bottle of syrup and honey please. Fresh syrup is the bomb

 

[StromBusa]

I'll take a bottle of syrup and honey please. Fresh syrup is the bomb

You wouldn't like it drizzled on good vanilla bean ice cream