I finally feel like I can post a countdown!
After weeks of researching breeds, I placed my order with Cackle Hatchery in early February with a hatch / ship date in late July, because that was the earliest date that all the different breeds I wanted were available.
I spent several Months...
Hey Neighbor! I understand exactly how you feel. You are definitely not alone, but as a couple of folks already mentioned, you will land on what’s best for you.
Raising E. Fetida in compost is not difficult, if all their living conditions are met. However, I think raising enough to be a significant part of a full chicken diet would be very difficult. And yes, cold will kill them.
An alternative is to create an indoor compost bin - have open access to...
This may not be the best forum for this question (Mods please move if necessary).
Being a somewhat newbie, I really enjoy learning about all the different breeds. However, I’d like to hear some reasons / purpose for so many different breeds.
One that I just learned about is the Whiting True...
VERY interesting! This town is about an hour and a half from me. This makes me wary and I WILL be on the lookout for any similar ordinance proposals closer to my town.