Recent content by NovaAman

Wow! I was surprised to see something from SS. I haven't logged on in so long! I have been working on the new chickens, and new coops. I have 2 broody hens at the moment, just had 2 broodys hatch out 2 months ago. I currently have 32 chickens, 2 silkies that are due to hatch yesterday, so a...

Ok... Leave her be. Candle on day 8. If the nest crate is big enough, put a chick water-er and a bowl of chick feed 24% with her. Silkies are great, she will get off to eat and drink and go back on the eggs. I put my silkie hen in an area by herself. I carefully clean the eggs a few days before...

So, today I have gotten all the seeds I need sorted and ready for potting. I am going to try those pots that you can start the plant in and then replant it, pot and all, in the ground. I have to buy wood still to make another box for the raised watermellon and cantaloupe. Hoping I do not have...

1. What state/province/country are you in and what is your climate like? Michigan, crazy! 2. How many people are in your family? Marital status? Divorced, 2 sons 3. How would you define self sufficiency? Partial. 4. What would you do with your spare time if you had any resources you...

They are so sweet!

I would love to learn to live completely off the grid, but, I do not have the time or money to go to learn the skills I would need. So I will have to learn in steps.

Well, I am a member of BYC, and since the site is down for upgrade, it suggested this site as well as a few others. So here I am. My name is Nova. I have just over an acre of land, with too many trees and not enough sun. I do container gardening in the area that has sunlight since that area is...