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Load Up the Pantry

Re: Load Up the Pantry

We never had to winterize the coop. My parents had winter hardy breeds that did fine in a small wooden outside shed. And yes I've fumbled fingered many a lost egg in the chicken coop. They did not last long. Ever see them go after a praying mantis?

I have also had the misfortune of being hit by a rooster's spurs. OUCH!!! That is one reason I pick Buff Orpingtons. They are a popular breed in my area for small farms and family flocks. They are noted for their gentleness and are often seen at county fairs. I have never raised this breed but I'm hopeful they will live up to their reputation.

As to taking in stray chickens... I don't know if I would do that. I'd have to take what comes with them like lice etc. Have you ever eaten an old rooster? I don't think my jaws need that much exercise. Guess we could always make coco van.
 
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I don't have a rooster because I live within the city limits and roosters are prohibited.

I highly recommend the Cochin chicken breeds. They have feathers down their legs and feet, making them immune to winter weather. They are also quiet, calm and so massive, they can only fly about 2 feet off the ground -which makes caging them very easy. They also lay very large eggs. I have never been pecked despite moving my broody white Cochin off the nest daily to collect the eggs.

http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/product/white_cochins.html
 
Re: Load Up the Pantry

I think we need to get back on topic. This major shopping trip I plan to be adding canned veggies and pet food also pet supplies. I figure the dog can eat what we do but the cat being a carnivore is SOL if we run out of cat food. Kitty litter is on the list too.

Also plan to pick up canned soups and broth. These are close to instant food that only needs heating. I will have to check with the manufacturer to see if they can be eaten out of the can without heating. If we do have an in-house case I plan to stock the quarantine area with instant foods like this and water. With a small camp stove, to be used outside, I (hopefully) can segregate our sick room from the rest of the house.

Other projects for this weekend include planting more of the garden, harvesting and freezing the asparagus, checking the fire extinguishers, putting together some pre-measured, home-made baggies of powdered rehydtation solution and checking the OTC meds for use-by-dates.
 
Re: Load Up the Pantry

Yesterday I went around and today to.

I still see that bulk protein in drug store are still very cheap and will become unafordable soon.

Vagabond Snowy
 
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