Poultry Talk Ontario (pto.ca)

I have no idea if it will work or not, but I just went and planted peas around my lilac hedge. Will see if they use it as a place to climb and vine. I had soaked and sprouted too many, but if it works, it may become my lazy man's way. Shall see.

Warmest day for a long time here, no wind, bright sun, Jackie had twins last night. I planted a bunch of daffodils along the road, 10 eggs. I have no idea how it happened, but I have 11 goats here right now. Two of them are boarders and should go home next weekend. Made a deal to sell a milk goat wh...

Happy, I am getting to that stage too, but firmly in denial. Goats chickens dogs horse garden, How far into the future am I entwined with them? I think and wonder about it. And I go out and play with baby goats and feed the chicks with the broody hen and prune the fruit trees. And say, Oh well, its ...

Is this what they mean by cancel culture? I have been hearing that phrase and dont know what it means.

Mother hen with seven chicks this frigid morning. Getting the standard birthday meal of boiled egg. For me, works better and more easily available than chick starter. And no brooder lights and such fooling around. Seven out of 8 hatched.

People here will give you answers whether you want them or not. And some times they even know what they are talking about.

And then I read Lolotsung's reply (thanks) and we don't have to ask WLL although her input would also be welcome.

Odd question. Apparently when you get twin calves of different sexes the female is a freemartin. I guess the same doesn't happen in sheep and goats? Doesnt seem to be a problem with goats. First goats we had were twins, Bubble and Squeek. I dont know their background. Outwardly they were girls, but...

The Criplets.

Eventful last few days. Planted 12 hills potatoes before the rain on Thursday. Target, Fathers day. Have three broody hens set right now. First one should hatch a week today. Second on the wed after, and just set the third one yesterday. I dont like having them hatch at the same time, never goes wel...