Critter Chatter

Spider Report

Critter Chatter

  In case you even have this happen, here’s the low down on the spider killing experience. Spraying for spiders is usually ineffective because of the body not touching the ground thing. So, here’s what was done: He sprayed the other day to “keep them down” until he could get back for the full treatment. [...]

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My Chicken Pooped on a Reporter

Critter Chatter

See me and three of my kids on the local news.   And watch me wipe poo off a suit.  Hurray!

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Goat Poisoning Emergency

Barnyard

  In the three years that I’ve had the goats, I’ve never had to take them to a vet for shots or anything.  But, yesterday my husband texted me Sylvie foaming at the mouth and looks like hell.  I called my trusty goat advisor and she said it was likely bloat, which will kill a [...]

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Calling All Beekeepers

Barnyard

Earlier this month, I called on all chicken keepers to share their experiences and thoughts about keeping chickens.  The responses were so good, I wanted to do it again–this time with you beekeepers. I’ve got a couple of questions for you in this post.  Feel free to poke your head in with any beekeeping-related observation.  [...]

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“Organic” Eggs

Barnyard

I can’t say the following surprises me, but it does disappoint. Check out this video report on YouTube, and then take a look at this “Scorecard.” How does your egg supplier fare?

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