I have added a list of books that I have read recdently. I am continually looking for things to read and currently prefer poultry or homesteading/small farm books. One that I have just started is a scientific study of greylag geese called: Here Am I - Where are you? by Konrad Lorenz. I think it will be more difficult to read but should be interesting. I will also read Five Acres and Independence by M. G. Kains, which is a more applical book for us now.
I usually read two or three books at a time. It seems to be best to have a heavy book included with a light book or two. That way when I get tired of making my brain smarter, I can read something that helps me relax.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Planning for the Future
In my searching around for all things chicken and duck, I found that Tractor Supply has a still air Little Giant incubator for just $44.00. That is cheaper than anything I have seen online. With that in mind, I took myself down to the local Tractor Supply store in Mesquite TX and bought me one.
They did not have an egg turner on the shelf at that time, but I knew from their website that they carry them. It is about the same price, which is not too bad. After all I will not be paying for shipping. Therefore, I plan to buy one sometimes this month.
I have been finding other "clucking" and "quacking" sites on Facebook. It is always interesting to read what they have posted. I have gotten several ideas from them. I have also located a few small hatcheries that were interesting.
As for ducks, I hope to be ordering them from www.holderreadfarms.com as Mr. Holderread has written several books on ducks, chickens, and geese. He has reasonable prices on ducks and the shipping cost is okay.
As for chickens, I will probably be ordering some from http://www.meyerhatchery.com/ , http://www.welphatchery.com/ and possibly http://www.purelypoultry.com/. There are certain breeds I want and each hatchery has certain offers that sound better than others. Meyer has the best price on frypan specials, Welp has excellent prices, and Purely Poultry also has some good prices. I will start with Meyer and Welp and then see.
By the way, Meyers has great sales, an interesting write up on each breed, and a nice Facebook page.
Happy Clucking
They did not have an egg turner on the shelf at that time, but I knew from their website that they carry them. It is about the same price, which is not too bad. After all I will not be paying for shipping. Therefore, I plan to buy one sometimes this month.
I have been finding other "clucking" and "quacking" sites on Facebook. It is always interesting to read what they have posted. I have gotten several ideas from them. I have also located a few small hatcheries that were interesting.
As for ducks, I hope to be ordering them from www.holderreadfarms.com as Mr. Holderread has written several books on ducks, chickens, and geese. He has reasonable prices on ducks and the shipping cost is okay.
As for chickens, I will probably be ordering some from http://www.meyerhatchery.com/ , http://www.welphatchery.com/ and possibly http://www.purelypoultry.com/. There are certain breeds I want and each hatchery has certain offers that sound better than others. Meyer has the best price on frypan specials, Welp has excellent prices, and Purely Poultry also has some good prices. I will start with Meyer and Welp and then see.
By the way, Meyers has great sales, an interesting write up on each breed, and a nice Facebook page.
Happy Clucking
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