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  1. politicalcenter

    politicalcenter Well-Known Member

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    IMG_20170603_150917077.jpg This is heirloom corn. It grew a lot more before it tassled.
     
    politicalcenter, Jun 21, 2017
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    That kinda looks like Deer Country.The biggest enemy of a garden.
    I see the barb wire.Deer might get brave an attempt to jump over.
    Deer are leapers.
     
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    TG you are in way cool Texas! ;-)
     
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    It takes a very high fence to keep deer away.
    More people need to start eating the damn things again. That approach would be far cheaper and tasty.
     
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    Black snakes are great varmint killers.
     
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    Smartmouthwoman Bless your heart Past Donor

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    Beautiful garden! Thx for the pics!
     
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    More afraid of coons. They wait till the corn is just about ready to pick...and then.
     
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    No.problem. it is further along now. We are getting the first pickings of okra, cukes, and tomatoes. One more picking on the broccoli and its goat food. I like to post picks of the garden cause I like to brag about it.
     
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    We bought some heirloom corn to have ground into corn meal. The farmer and his wife were working in the corn field gathering corn when we went to pick up the corn we had bought. They had tin stove pipes over there boots. No need to ask why it was their snake protection. A very novel way of saving yourself from snake bites.
     
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    The fence is to keep rabbits out. Deer can be kept out very easily. Two ways....spread human hair around the garden. Or fill a sprayer up with urine. Make an unbroken line all around the garden...not on the plants. Redo after every rain.
     
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    Yes, they are he kept the mouse and rat population down.
     
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    I found a big red rat snake in a chicken nest one morning when I went to gather the eggs. Now that will make you take notice...lol. He got my attention. He wasn't in a hurry to move out of the nest. We had to remove him and relocate him only to have him back in a couple of days. He was harmless, and he just loved eggs. They are good to keep around and keep the varmints down.
     
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    Hungry squirrels will also do corn damage. Squirrels are cute as can be and can do damage to equal their cuteness.
     
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    i think i am a neo luddite, because i don't use facts when determining if chemicals are good or bad since scientists disagree with each other depending on who gives them money.

    there is a lot of people that want food, and they can make more money killing bacteria with chemicals than with the natural ways.
     
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    Miss one rain and they can consume everything in one night.
    A long rain would be a Thanksgiving feast for deer.
     
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    My chickens are almost 4 months old. When should they start laying? I'm getting hungry. Forget the snakes. I recently switched to adult feed from chick starter so that they can make egg shells.
     
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    What in sam hill are you talking about.?
    Have you been reading - Animal Farm - again.
    I realize it's a short read.But this is unnatural.
     
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    Usually, it takes about 6 or 7 months. Be patient you will be rewarded. It always seems like they will never start laying eggs.
     
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    My neighbor and I both are sissies. We have thought about doing the tree rats in but we don't have the heart. Besides they prefere my pecans. I also grow a lot of flowers. IMG_20170621_165716001.jpg IMG_20170530_100046644.jpg IMG_20170526_193332.jpg IMG_20170621_165621766.jpg
     
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    Spring chickens should start laying by fall. I usually put a dish of gravel next to the feed dish. It gets the gizzard working and it costs nothing. Make sure they ain't eating their eggs. It happens.
     
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    Here, Foolie. I saw this on FB and thought of your phobias. Youre welcome.

    FB_IMG_1498055703073.jpg
     
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    Only the top floor is open.
     
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    I always used oyster shells.
     
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    That is what is recommended, but they are so expensive. Gravel works well...and its free.
     
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    On hot and dry summer days vinegar is a good weed killer. I mix pure vinegar with soap... sometimes. I also have been known to use dish soap and water to kill aphids. I just make sure not to spray ladybugs.
     
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