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chris trammell replied to Michelle's discussion Feeding chickens in Micro Livestock
"I grow dubia roaches they are so easy to take care of. I can forget about them for a week and they are fine. Also they breed like crazy. No disease, don't fly, climb, or leave their habitat ."
Feb 11, 2016
chris trammell replied to chris trammell's discussion In search of native grasses in Native & Perennial Foods
"We have a riding ring that we want to return to pasture also we want to reduce irrigation. I don't think those other varieties are gonna be to find of less water."
Sep 8, 2015
chris trammell replied to chris trammell's discussion In search of native grasses in Native & Perennial Foods
"We actually have. Also we have Timothy, alfalfa, rye. Also I planted a 4x10 sunken bed of 40 different veggie seeds then let them go to seed. veggies,herbs,flowers."
Sep 8, 2015
Peggy Sorensen replied to chris trammell's discussion In search of native grasses in Native & Perennial Foods
"You could probably throw in a variety of seeds; right off hand I'm thinking sweet clover.  "
Sep 8, 2015
DePhane Marcelle replied to chris trammell's discussion In search of native grasses in Native & Perennial Foods
"Oh, very nice. . I will plan a trip there. Thanks for the info. ."
Sep 7, 2015
chris trammell replied to chris trammell's discussion In search of native grasses in Native & Perennial Foods
"Thank you Jeff I've never heard of that nursery. I'm betting they have a bunch of things i'd like to experiment with."
Sep 7, 2015
chris trammell replied to chris trammell's discussion In search of native grasses in Native & Perennial Foods
"Yes exactly preferably from a seed library or forage. We are going to prepare a small plot then scale up to full pasture. Then start reducing irrigation and see what happens. Hoping to put the hurt on mr bermuda grass"
Sep 7, 2015
Jeff Adams replied to chris trammell's discussion In search of native grasses in Native & Perennial Foods
"Fyi Only, You can find some natives grasses at Desert Survivors Nursery in Tucson as a backup plan, though sounds like you hope to source something cheap or only seed..."
Sep 7, 2015
DePhane Marcelle replied to chris trammell's discussion In search of native grasses in Native & Perennial Foods
"Ooooo, yes us to... We have duck's & chickens that would love to eat the clipping's.. Keep us posted if you find some.. I will look as well.. We are getting ready to plant grass after construction .."
Sep 6, 2015
chris trammell posted a discussion in Native & Perennial Foods
Hi, I'm trying to find a source or a spot to aquire some native grasses. like az fescue,blue gama, cotton top. Reason being I want to plant a non irrigated pasture to replace an irrigated one. Native seed search has them but there expensive if I…
Sep 5, 2015
chris trammell replied to Silvia Messmer's discussion Where to locate sugar cane in the home garden in Native & Perennial Foods
"I'm interested in growing sugar cane as well. I have big stock tanks I was planning on putting it in and place it near an eastern wall. Does anyone know a good source for sugar cane starts ??"
Dec 27, 2014
chris trammell replied to Catherine, The Herb Lady's discussion Home Made Bacon - No nitrates or nitrates - really! in Growing Gourmet
"Omg I'm curing a belly for the first time in my fridge currently and am on day 3 my plan was to smoke it today! But I was wondering how long it will last? When I say smoke I mean hot smoke in a weber bullet. My rub/cure was organic sugar and canning…"
Jun 21, 2014
chris trammell replied to Nancy Williams's discussion Japanese quail in Micro Livestock
"Where are you located ?"
Jun 4, 2014
chris trammell replied to K. Neil's discussion growing comfrey in Growing Gourmet
"Yes, I bought two small comfrey plants at shamus tropical plants.You can find him on Craigslist he's off bell 35th ave.
The one I bought had two small comfrey plants growing in it(15 bucks)I planted them 5 days ago in front yard (south facing) on…"
Apr 12, 2014
Kari Spencer replied to chris trammell's discussion Handsome studs wanted: in Micro Livestock
"We have a gorgeous Blackbelly ram, which would be a great stud for your Dorper.  You can contact me at TheMicroFarmProject(at)gmail.com.  Be provide breeding services on our property.

-Kari"
Feb 16, 2014
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Feb 15, 2014
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