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Seems like I am unable to edit a title on a thread I started on the old site that has been continued on the new site. Suggestions? Thank you.

Gave the run a good raking out- added all of the poo and massive amount of feathers from the epidemic-style molt going on in my flock to the compost. Then piled it high with leaves and pine needles. Add and handful of scratch, and you have one heck of a party! Lop an old pumpkin in half and add...

We are first time raisers of meaties. We have 50 Freedom Rangers, and we did a test bird last night to see how our setup would work out. Then he went straight onto the grill so we could get a feel for how resting the birds a couple of days will add to the texture and to taste the fruit of our...

I had 2 fried eggs for breakfast. I then took my Gram out for lunch and had about 2 more on a salad. Just now I needed a snack and without thinking, I ate the last 2 hard-boiled pullet eggs that were hanging out in the fridge! Eeeeek, egg overload!

Now that we have nearly eaten through my first year's canning supply, I have all of the empty jars and lids/rings to match piling up. How do you all store them until canning begins again?

I had noticed something trying to dig under their tractor yesterday morning. So I camped out with the 3 dogs and kept whatever it was at bay for the night. We are planning to trap it, but can't get the trap until tomorrow. I'll have you know that 4 week old meaties peep all night long...

This Welsummer chick is about 3.5 weeks old- pullet or cockerel?

Just wanted to give all of you processors a heads up, a nice Foodsaver model is on sale at Cabela's. Now don't buy 'em all up before I get the chance to get mine...

I had checked for hatching chicks last night- none. I ran out with excitement this morning- to two mangled dead chicks Blood and guts all over the inside of the broody coop. She let me remove the dead chicks and take a listen to the other eggs- heard at least one peeping and it had pipped. The...

Hey all! I've decided to start a thread dedicated to the biggest movement in gardening, Square Foot Gardening (SFG for short). Mel Bartholomew is the leader of SFG movement and has written a few books titled as such. SFG is all about growing more in less space with less work, pretty ideal if you...

I've had chickens for quite some time now, but I have just become interested in making their run more interesting due to less time free ranging. They still get to roam, just not nearly as much as previously. I have seem some bushes planted in runs on BYC, I would love to do this! Anyone have any...

I just posted these pics in the Old Fashioned Broody Info thread and decided to give everyone a look-see in the coops section. I've got a broody Speckled Sussex sitting on 7 Welsummer eggs from Ruth, a fellow BYCer I JUST finished her broody coop and popped her in it. She is a little dazed and...

I have been searching and searching for sites that allow small sexed orders of WH- came up with californiahatchery.com as one of the best options. ANY opinions?

I've searched and searched! Hoping that BYC will come through once again!

The chickens are happy as clams! 3 out of the 4 dogs are too! The brindle boxer decided she was frozen and headed inside. Cat's will be cats I suppose. About a foot and still falling! After much playing and shoveling I'm warm by the fire in here!

In helping my little old Gram clean out a junk room, she bestowed upon me her and her mother's century old button collection. While they are endearing to simply look at, I would like to to do something creative with them. Any ideas?

Hey all! Check out this article and video- this is the story of Tonka. He is a badly emaciated dog brought into one of the hospitals I work at. I can personally attest to his beautiful personality and his love for people. He really is the sweetest boy I've met...

Can I do this? I have all I need besides the pectin and I REALLY don't want to fend off the masses at the store today. The Cranberry Sauce I made yesterday jelled just fine without it, do you think they would help hold up the Strawberries in the jam?

I like cannister but DH likes upright- what are you all using that is the best of either? Needless to say we have lots of dog and cat hair on floors and furniture. Need something that does all surfaces well. Thanks!

I am trying to make a musical mobile for a friend's baby, but can not seem to find the wind up motor part ANYWHERE!!! I do know that I could dismantle a used mobile and it looks like I'm headed to Goodwill tomorrow if my BYCers can't help me.... help please?!