Ugh, that is how I have been feeling of late. I picked up a bug from the grandkids and both my son and I have been ill for the several days. I have only been able to do the most basic things (like feed us, thankfully) for a little while now, haven't been up to doing anything.
Today I really need to bake some bread, and my friend down the road has asked for some white bread for her hubby, he really likes it! So I am going to make an attempt at getting some things done today. Like writing this.
I have been reading a lot about companion planting lately and have decided that is the way I would like to go, I remember that my great grandfather used to plant a lot of marigolds in the garden but I never knew why! I just thought they were pretty.
I like the idea of one plant helping the other and also helping me with weed and pest control! I have heard a lot of different things from people around me when I asked about it, some seem to think it doesn't always work out so well...what do you think?
The other thing on my mind a lot lately is this; if I don't want to start out with chicks, getting started with chickens, where would I look for young hens? So far I get a lot of gee I don't knows when I ask, so I am hoping that one of my readers may know. I live in Northeastern Indiana, if that helps.
I am hoping that I will feel well enough again soon to get back into my daily routine, this being germy really stinks!
I hope all of you are staying warm and safe, until next time...
Meanderings of my journey into a simple self-sufficient lifestyle as well as any other thought that strays through my mind.
2 comments:
I never buy chicks but do know alot of people who do. I will tell you where I look when I am wanting knew chickens. First I go to craigslist for your area and even surrounding areas (as far away as you're willing to drive) and look in the farm section on there. And then I look in the local newspaper ads. And last I would stop and ask people who have chickens running around their yard.It usually does not matter if you know them or not..most people love their chickens and are glad to share their info with you. I will add that if you live in the city limits there could be laws against raising chickens or having roosters. You do not need a rooster to have eggs. I actually greatly dilike roosters as they tend to get a little mean if you have children around (that's just my opinion....from experience).I hope this helps.
I'm so sorry you all have been under the weather. I have heard of alot of people catching them old flu and colds.I hope you are feeling better now. Hope you have a great weekend.
Hi Deb,
I live in Ca. so I don't know how much help I will be, but if you have flea markets around they sometimes have young hens. Craigslist is a good one like Cary Ann said.
We planted marigolds in our garden this year. I don't know if it helped or didn't, but they looked pretty around the tomatoes.
I hope you feel good soon!
Sarah
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