TOO Homesteading
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You all are making me want to get some chickens again. For what it's worth I felt our co-op was a touch small for six chickens. Surprisingly we never had a huge slow down in egg production in winter. Maybe 4-5 eggs instead of 5-6 eggs a day. I feel it was due to the warmth caused by their close proximity. Or we just got a good batch of layers and we were lucky.
I planted my pear and apple trees over the weekend. They survived the wind thanks to proper staking, now we're looking at overnight lows in the upper-20s here. The peaches have already bloomed and are in full leaf. Apples are in mid-bloom and would be a bit difficult to cover with how tall and slender there are. Are you guys with young fruit trees covering them up during this cold snap?
I haven't, Jesse. The 16 I planted late fall are blooming though. Crossing my fingers.
Big_Holla
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Wouldn't hurt, we did a couple times when I was younger til the trees got too big. Can't remember if it made a difference those years though LOL
Buckmaster
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Picked up some stainless steel from a second hand restaurant supplier. I’ll be trying my hand at making maple syrup next Spring.
Buckmaster
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I’ve made beer. I make wine. Been thinking about some “shine”. Anyone have any experience? Been thinking about buying a small still. https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Gallon-3...r-Alcohol-Wine-Moonshine-Boiler-/401772045005
triple_duece
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Picked up five new blueberry bushes....just because. These were to add to my collection already growing. What’s a few more?
Buckmaster
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I have 12 gallons of 17% strawberry fermentation....now considering reductions options. Wine or shine?
Falls under the nuisance wildlife laws.
Landowners and tenants: It shall be lawful for any person to trap live, non-migratory animals, except white-tailed deer, black bear, or wild turkey when such animals have become a nuisance. Such trapping shall be in accordance with the following provisions..
The above statement and all the provisions can be found here: https://www.westchesteroh.org/home/showdocument?id=36
Kill away...
Big_Holla
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I got quite a few friends who make butter that look like that
Buckmaster
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I saved the green tops off my cleansed ramps. I ran them thru the food processor with some EVO making a pesto. I then placed individually into an egg carton, then froze. It makes a great mix while making burgers, meatloaf, etc.
I got quite a few friends who make butter that look like that
Quarantine goes much better with green butter.
Buckmaster
Senior Member
My indoor sunroom shelf garden has been planted. Lettuce, Spinach, and Fresh herbs. My goal is to keep this going year round.
rooster85
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I have a feeling you guys are talking about some "special butter" I didn't realize existed. 
Buckmaster
Senior Member
On order. Handmade Purell anyone? https://www.amazon.com/Moonshine-Still-Stainless-Distiller-Thermometer/dp/B07TGKDY4F