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"Hi Gina, When my ewe weans her lambs I usually milk her for a few months. The sheep milk is a wonderful addition to goat and cow for a mixed milk cheese. I usually don't drink it (have goat and cow milk in quantity) but did taste it this spring.…"
"Processing chickens isn't something I would advertise doing to make a living, but I do process Cornish X birds for my freezer every December. We, meaning a whole bunch of people, get together kind of like the Amish do at a barn raising and process a…"
"The only experience I have is from the two very large hives that are in trees in my back yard. They are very, very calm. What a wonderful job they do pollinating my acre! The drawback is that I am not able to harvest any honey, so having one hive…"
"I have two ewes and a wether to sell. They are Katadhin. Also a young steer who is grass fed. Give me a call and we'll chat! 480-892-2604"
"I sold all the Marans within 6 hours but there will be new one hatching weekly. Call to put in your order. These turned out to be the best in many years as I added a new rooster who is improving the line."
"I live in Gilbert. There were 31 Marans and every one of them sold within 6 hours. I do have MORE in the incubator due to hatch in a few days and another batch the first week in April. following those will be the batch I start this weekend."
"I'd like information about the Marans, too. We'll call you, Bobbie!
BTW, where are you located?"
BTW, where are you located?"
"I am interested in the black maran chicks. But cannot take them for a bit. Can we work a deal on that?"
My Roman Tufted geese hatched this morning. Adorable, deep yellow fluff balls. The tuft on top of their heads make them even cuter! The Roman Tufted is the smallest of the geese breeds, by far the most gentle and quiet. Usually I allow them to hatch…
"Makes me hungry reading about it! Looking forward to visiting you!"
"There will be black, red and gold sex links, Black Copper Maran, Welsummer, Rhode Island Red and Ameraucana chicks. Also have Black Spanish turkeys babies hatching."
"I'm so happy to know you enjoyed your time here on the farmstead...............learning how to properly butcher poultry. Personally, I so enjoyed our time together! Your interest in life, positive "will do" attitude is your key ingredient for…"
"You are right! No chicken processing today in the rain. It was so cold and nasty doing farm chores this morning. Had on rain coat and rain pants.....who would have thought in April we'd be cold!
My address is 1250 E. Mesquite St, Gilbert, 85296…"
My address is 1250 E. Mesquite St, Gilbert, 85296…"
"It'll be wonderful to have you and Steve come on Saturday! Since I've lived here for 30 years and know the area well, I'll be more than happy to talk with both of you , answering any questions you might have about local acreage. There are pro's and…"
"Well, Donna..........This morning I held a poultry butchering clinic. it was a "hands on" where each person got to kill, scald, pluck and take the innards out, making the chicken ready for the fry pan. This was well attended and loads of fun! Next…"
"I own 4 cats which roam all over this acre. They never bother the free roaming hens, BUT chicks are another story. I hatch approximately 100 chicks every month and raise them for one week before selling them. The first three days they live in a…"
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Bobbie
You will be proud of me and happy to know that your chickens did not go to waste.
Monday night I roasted one of the birds (froze the other) for two hours to 160 degrees. I did leave in salted water for several hours first as you suggested. It was fall off of the bone delicious and the salt had done wonders to bring out the flavor.. Tuesday we had leftovers for Chicken Alla King, Last night I added peas, carrots and potatoes to the rest and made a pie. I also made stock from the carcass. It is in the freezer in two cup containers for the next time that I need it. Now that makes me happy!
Friday the 29th or Saturday the 30th is open for me.
What type of chicks are hatchings?
Hey Bobbie,
I truly enjoyed spending time with you today. On the way home, I called my son and told him of my adventure. He laughed and said "Wow mom, it sounds like God is answering your prayer for a mentor." So, Bobbie what I told you when i left has already been confirmed. My email is darunion@cox.net.
Steve was all ears listening to me go on about it when I got home. He said you sound like an incredible lady. I told him not to say that to your face or you would be embarassed.
Let me know when you would like to come by for some veggies and to have a look.
I cannot wait to make cheese with you sometime.
Donna
Steve and I normally go yardsaling on Saturday mornings. No yardsales today, so we went for a drive; looking at prospective properties. I enjoy drives in the rain, drinking coffee and goal setting. So far nothing is on the calendar for next Saturday. I will be there.
Bobbie,
I am sure that you will not be processing chickens in the rain today. So just let me know when you intend on rescheduling. Can you provide me with your addres, please? I will write it down and have it for next time.
My phone number is 602-300-5726. Email is darunion@cox.net.
Thank you.
Bobbie,
I will be happy to attend. I will sign up to be one of your students. If I can talk Steve into coming, he will only agree to watch. I just asked him and got only a grunt in response. At least he did not say "No". I am ever the optomist, I am sure that he will come. Count me in for 1 plus 1 maybe.
Thank you for the invite.
Donna
Bobbie,
My husband Steve and I would love to come for a tour of your place. Saturday afternoons or Sundays are good for him. Any time after April 3rd. He is my support person in my whole veggie/small animal husbandry world. But after visiting a 1 acre farm this weekend, he is interested in purchasing a lot for ourselves. He is in the research stage. Smart man that he is, he would like more exposure to these ideas that
are new to him.