"Hi Sharon, we're still rebuilding our flock from a persistent fox this spring - homing our geese with the chickens did the trick - and could use some more laying birds... ours are freeranging too, they'd fit right in :) Susan"
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Sharon Berger added a discussion to the group Livestock
free roosters and hens
I've got 2 buff roosters (born this April) to give away. They seem like nice fellows, but we aren't interested in keeping roosters right now. Also, 6 buff hens (2-3 years old) who still lay big, brown eggs occasionally. All healthy looking. We raised some more hens this spring and are just downsizing the flock. All of them have been free-ranging. Let me know if you are interested in any of these critters. Thanks, SharonSee More
Sharon Berger replied to Erik W's discussion Another Superpail question in the group Storing A Year's Supply
"These lids are so awesome! I just packed a few pails with used buckets, gamma lids and mylar bags - very satisfying! And I love the lego look : )
I am looking for more buckets and wondered if anyone knows if they are available for free (or…"
Sharon Berger added a discussion to the group Veggie Gardens
free planters
Hi thereI have a huge supply of black plastic (1/2 gallon?) containers to give to anyone who can use them. I live in Willseyville but come to Ithaca almost every day and can drop off there.Sharonsa.berger@frontiernet.netSee More
denise mooney replied to Sharon Berger's discussion goats in the group Livestock
"thanks for your input, sharon!...i hope your flock of sheep is doing well...anyone who gets wind of available goats, let me know...have fun!..."
Sharon Berger replied to Sharon Berger's discussion goats in the group Livestock
"Hi Denise
We actually decided to buy a flock of sheep first, so no goats yet. Don't know of any that are available, but I do periodically. Will let you know.
Warmly, Sharon"
denise mooney replied to Sharon Berger's discussion goats in the group Livestock
"hi livestockers!
its been awhile since u posted this, sharon...just wondering how u made out w the goat situation...here at wollman pond farms in trumansburg, we r just thinking about what breed to start with...we have no experience so would…"
David Quinn-Jacobs replied to Sharon Berger's discussion how long do you keep your laying hens? in the group Livestock
"We're giving away 5 "retired" layers for stewing or as broody hens. If anyone would like them, please give us a shout. Picking them up in the evening when they come back to the coop would be best."
Susan Verberg replied to Sharon Berger's discussion how long do you keep your laying hens? in the group Livestock
"I seem to have a similar experience as Katie... when I was researching for homestead free ranging I found a good way is a three part rotational, 10 new chicks every year where in the third season the new chicks phase out the old ones. It's what…"
Sharon Berger replied to Sharon Berger's discussion how long do you keep your laying hens? in the group Livestock
"Interesting, Katie. We may give this system a try. Thanks for the response."
Katie Quinn-Jacobs replied to Sharon Berger's discussion how long do you keep your laying hens? in the group Livestock
"We've learned to replace our flock every year. We tried to get a second year out of our hens, but it's not worth the feed. They did well until they reached 21 months and then the combination of winter, molting and age brought egg…"
Sharon Berger added a discussion to the group Livestock
how long do you keep your laying hens?
Hi folksWhat do you think? How long do you keep your layers for? We have a mixture of ages among our birds, so it is hard to tell who is productively laying and who is not. Thanks,SharonSee More
Susan Verberg replied to Sharon Berger's discussion chicken plucker? in the group Livestock
"I hear from farmers a lot of the produce and livestock crates are not that expensive but need to be bought in bulk... maybe that's an idea? I would love three or four plastic chicken crates... and if someone has a farm tax writeoff they could…"
crowjoy replied to Sharon Berger's discussion chicken plucker? in the group Livestock
"Nancy you are more than welcome to borrow our plucker, but we don't have any cones to speak of (make shift, attached to our barn.)
But, we've wished that a group of small scale chicken growers would band together and each provide a piece…"
IthacaNancy replied to Sharon Berger's discussion chicken plucker? in the group Livestock
"I have about ten to twelve chickens to process - more than I'd like to do with out a plucker, and better equipment than I have here at home. I could certainly do one a day if I needed to, but the idea of bringing them somewhere that could…"
crowjoy replied to Sharon Berger's discussion chicken plucker? in the group Livestock
"We took 33 CornishX to Paul at Parish Meats yesterday and it was great. Liked him, liked his set up, liked what I got back, liked the price."
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- What type of food preserving do you want to do with others?
- Brewing, Canning, Cellaring, Cheesemaking, Drying, Freezing, Lacto-Fermentation, Pickling, Personal Care Products, Smoking, Stocking a Year's Supply
- What do you hope to achieve by joining IthaCan?
- Ideas, support, inspiration, help
- Do you have any expertise or resources that you can offer to the IthaCan community?
- I know how to can, brew, make cheese (minimal knowledge), pickle, freeze.
- What is your favorite home-preserved food?
- so hard to choose one! canned tomatoes, jam, cheese.
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 7:22am on March 26, 2009,
Katie Quinn-Jacobs said… - Terrific photo, Sharon. Makes my head shot look very dull.
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Canning Jar and Gardener's Pot Swap
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Learn to Can Series
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