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Post by Opti on Jul 25, 2014 20:51:02 GMT -5
While I'm sure its a pain in the ass picking the cherries, its kind of cool it produces so much.
Maybe the next thing you can hatch is cherry hawks or some fruit eating (flying) bird.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2014 22:12:43 GMT -5
That picture I posted of the tree on the 17th when I thought it looked overflowing with cherries? It looks WORSE now. There was a ton of little yellow cherries in that pic and now they're all big and ripe. I'm calling uncle. I'll maybe give it one more go tomorrow since it's Saturday and I have time, but that's it. The rest can just rot and fall off. I don't care.
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Post by mmhmm on Jul 25, 2014 22:15:41 GMT -5
Got any neighbors with cherry-loving kids? They'd strip that tree in no time! I know my kids would have!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2014 22:25:08 GMT -5
They're pretty sour baking cherries. My kids will eat them off the tree, but they definitely make you pucker up. I've heard reports back that they're amazing in cobbler though, but I doubt I'll have time for any baking until winter.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2014 16:54:08 GMT -5
I will get rid of these cherries one way or another....
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Post by CarolinaKat on Jul 28, 2014 8:23:53 GMT -5
That picture I posted of the tree on the 17th when I thought it looked overflowing with cherries? It looks WORSE now. There was a ton of little yellow cherries in that pic and now they're all big and ripe. I'm calling uncle. I'll maybe give it one more go tomorrow since it's Saturday and I have time, but that's it. The rest can just rot and fall off. I don't care. This is how I feel about my blueberry bushes. The birds can have them for all I care. It's bad, I know. But after years of being forced to picked them as a kid, I don't do it anymore. I also HATE the taste of blueberries, and I am pretty sure it stems from the picking for blueberries as a kid. So stop picking cherries before you hate them is my advice.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 8:36:08 GMT -5
That picture I posted of the tree on the 17th when I thought it looked overflowing with cherries? It looks WORSE now. There was a ton of little yellow cherries in that pic and now they're all big and ripe. I'm calling uncle. I'll maybe give it one more go tomorrow since it's Saturday and I have time, but that's it. The rest can just rot and fall off. I don't care. This is how I feel about my blueberry bushes. The birds can have them for all I care. It's bad, I know. But after years of being forced to picked them as a kid, I don't do it anymore. I also HATE the taste of blueberries, and I am pretty sure it stems from the picking for blueberries as a kid. So stop picking cherries before you hate them is my advice. I said I wouldn't, but I picked some more yesterday. I gave an ice cream pail full to my ex and the rest are still sitting in the fridge. I may dehydrate them. I have 4 gallon freezer bags packed in the freezer. I don't know how many pies/desserts that will make, but I'll find out this winter. On the plus side, they're starting to rot on the tree. I don't think it will be long now!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 8:38:15 GMT -5
This is yesterday. Still really red!
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Post by CarolinaKat on Jul 28, 2014 8:47:29 GMT -5
This is how I feel about my blueberry bushes. The birds can have them for all I care. It's bad, I know. But after years of being forced to picked them as a kid, I don't do it anymore. I also HATE the taste of blueberries, and I am pretty sure it stems from the picking for blueberries as a kid. So stop picking cherries before you hate them is my advice. I said I wouldn't, but I picked some more yesterday. I gave an ice cream pail full to my ex and the rest are still sitting in the fridge. I may dehydrate them. I have 4 gallon freezer bags packed in the freezer. I don't know how many pies/desserts that will make, but I'll find out this winter. On the plus side, they're starting to rot on the tree. I don't think it will be long now! My parentls had a plum tree when I was growing up (hurricane has since killed it). We could never pick the plums at the top of the tree. When they started to rot, the entire back yard smelled like a winery. It was awesome. Just had to remember not to step on them though, very squishy. Also our dog LOVED the plums, especailly after they were overripe.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 8:55:10 GMT -5
I said I wouldn't, but I picked some more yesterday. I gave an ice cream pail full to my ex and the rest are still sitting in the fridge. I may dehydrate them. I have 4 gallon freezer bags packed in the freezer. I don't know how many pies/desserts that will make, but I'll find out this winter. On the plus side, they're starting to rot on the tree. I don't think it will be long now! My parentls had a plum tree when I was growing up (hurricane has since killed it). We could never pick the plums at the top of the tree. When they started to rot, the entire back yard smelled like a winery. It was awesome. Just had to remember not to step on them though, very squishy. Also our dog LOVED the plums, especailly after they were overripe. We have like 6 plum trees too. I never pick them.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2014 8:00:31 GMT -5
We need a chicken update picture. They now come running when I call (I really need to post a video, because it's funny as hell with their fuzzy feet), and their favorite food is cheese sticks. Here they are begging off the kids and Fluffy Butt leaping for the cheese.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 22, 2014 8:08:59 GMT -5
I'm soooo wishing I lived closer...(cuase you know - those cherries just shouldn't go to waste).
I must've missed some of this, how many chickens made it to adulthood? AND -even more important - how many eggs a week are you getting now (they are starting to lay, right?)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2014 8:22:52 GMT -5
There was another thread somewhere about the second batch. I hatched 24 in the first batch and 14 in the second, one baby died when only a few days old. That's the only one I lost until recently when most of the roosters went to their new "home".
So, final tally. I have 8 hens and one rooster. Neighbor lady that kind of claimed chickens without asking has 5 hens and one rooster. My aunt has 4 hens and my son's friend in town took 2 hens.
16 roosters were sold.
No eggs yet. My hens are part of the older group but are still only about 4 months old. They generally start laying about 6 months, but that will be December, which is when they quit for the winter unless under lights, so I might not get any until next spring.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2014 8:27:53 GMT -5
I'm a little on the fence about whether or not keeping the rooster was a good idea. He's respectful of me, but is definitely getting "cocky" and he's always picking on the hens.
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Post by Nazgul Girl on Sept 22, 2014 10:55:31 GMT -5
Very cool pictures - what lovely children ! And chickens !
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2014 11:42:27 GMT -5
So, for quite a while chickens have been running from behind the barn everyday to meet me when my van pulls in. I of course think this is incredibly cute and funny. Well, last night pulled into the garage went into the house to put some groceries away before heading out to do chores, open the door to the garage and there are chickens in the garage, on the steps and on the landing by the door waiting for me to come out. Not quite as cute.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 25, 2014 12:59:31 GMT -5
OMG - Priceless! How long before they start following you in the house?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2014 9:42:54 GMT -5
Just found out the "elderly" lady next door is in love with my chickens. (I put elderly in quotes because even though she's 88, she's more active than most 30 year olds taking care of the farm and all). Anyhow, another neighbor told me last night that she was worried that I'd be upset they were over at her place all the time and start cooping them up. I didn't even know the little stinkers were sneaking over there! Every day when I get home they are by the barn waiting for me.
Anyhow, makes me happy she enjoys them.
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Post by The Captain on Sept 29, 2014 12:24:02 GMT -5
I so enjoy reading your posts about your chickens. I've wanted to get some for years but DH said no (in all fairness, he would end up doing all the work ). Now that we live in an area where they are not allowed, I can only live vicariously through you.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 10:58:29 GMT -5
We got some nest boxes for the girls. They don't look the most cozy being metal with wire floor, but free. Can't beat the price anyhow. The sister hens next door have started laying, but mine haven't yet...either that or they've been doing it outside. I'm probably going to have to start locking them up for awhile to train them to use the boxes. I did yesterday, but they made me feel so sorry for them this morning all lined up in a row looking up at me that I let them out today.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 11:00:45 GMT -5
Hmmm....not sure why my picture won't show.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Oct 6, 2014 11:04:52 GMT -5
We got some nest boxes for the girls. They don't look the most cozy being metal with wire floor, but free. Can't beat the price anyhow. The sister hens next door have started laying, but mine haven't yet...either that or they've been doing it outside. I'm probably going to have to start locking them up for awhile to train them to use the boxes. I did yesterday, but they made me feel so sorry for them this morning all lined up in a row looking up at me that I let them out today. I see it MPL.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 11:07:11 GMT -5
Firefox appears to be freaking out on me. If I go to the board in IE, I can see it fine.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Oct 6, 2014 11:08:10 GMT -5
I'm seeing it in Firefox.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 11:10:51 GMT -5
Ok. Something is wonky with MY Firefox. LOL
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Post by Nazgul Girl on Oct 6, 2014 11:57:05 GMT -5
Such neat pictures ! Thanks for sharing !!
Bawk !
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2014 12:14:42 GMT -5
I would love cherries for cobblers if I were there I would be picking them and the plumbs. I wonder how long it takes one to produce, may plant one out by the fence, don't want it up by the house. I hate these damn walnuts and pecans, neither are much good. If the pecans were I would be picking them up. I think they need fertilized and sprayed with bug stuff, hubby may when he retires. Not long. I have been trying to remember when I planted this one and I'm thinking it was 2007 or 2008? It grew fast. It was just a potted 5 foot tall thing when I got it and I've been getting cherries for several years. It's not a messy tree either, so it wouldn't be a big deal to have it by the house and in the spring it's covered with pretty pink flowers. I planted a couple plum trees not long after and they don't seem to be doing anything. I wonder how old all the wild plums are on the property? Anyhow, my tree is a Bali Cherry. Supposed to be good for colder climates. They're not sweet. They're meant for cobblers or pies.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2014 21:23:32 GMT -5
We have our first egg!! Guess which one. ROFL Hopefully they get a little bigger eventually.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Oct 9, 2014 8:03:21 GMT -5
WAs it yucky or fairly clean? DH and I had a discussion about scrubbing the eggs before cracking them open. He not only rinses but scrubs them with a scrubber. He didn't think the egg company (organic with vegan feed, etc.) washes the eggs before putting them in the box. I told him that eggs come out of hens with "stuff" on them. Please tell me that I'm right!
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