It’s just how it’s been since we moved in. Believe me, it is a lot to care for. But the yard/house would look very unkept if I didn’t stay on it. Or let it go altogether.3 acres seems a bit much, especially when a pair of guinea hens could keep the pests down easily (used to work and spend time at farms, where I learned about 99% didn't have an idea how to run a farm or ranch).
I'd say do guineas and either quail or pheasants, then convert most of your yard into far easier to maintain wildflowers (which require next to no care once established)It’s just how it’s been since we moved in. Believe me, it is a lot to care for. But the yard/house would look very unkept if I didn’t stay on it. Or let it go altogether.
This year, month or so now that I think about it, I want to try guineas. My grandmother-in-law raises hers from hatchlings. I need to see if she has any for me.
I’ve been debating on chickens, but want to try a year with guineas first since they will require less care.
Also can't hurt to have a garden with easier to maintain plants such as thornless blackberries and American plumsI'd say do guineas and either quail or pheasants, then convert most of your yard into far easier to maintain wildflowers (which require next to no care once established)
Pheasants are on our future want list too. We have a wild male that hangs around every year. Last year we even had a group of wild turkey chicks. Never did see the parents, but it was fun seeing them grow up.I'd say do guineas and either quail or pheasants, then convert most of your yard into far easier to maintain wildflowers (which require next to no care once established)
I have lots of gardens and a pretty large raspberry patch too! Ive been trying to get more varieties, but they keep dying on me over winter.Also can't hurt to have a garden with easier to maintain plants such as thornless blackberries and American plums
Pheasants are on our future want list too. We have a wild male that hangs around every year. Last year we even had a group of wild turkey chicks. Never did see the parents, but it was fun seeing them grow up.
I’d love to be surrounded by wild flowers. I have been spreading native seeds around in hopes some will take. But I’m not prepared for the work involved to clear out grass to plant wildflowers. It’s a nice thought though.
Work involved? Just burn or rake the grass in the area you want to start growing in, that's what I do, then spread the seeds.....
I have lots of gardens and a pretty large raspberry patch too! Ive been trying to get more varieties, but they keep dying on me over winter.
We do have an apple tree and will be adding to our grove area. Plums are good too. I really wanted peaches, but even the cold hardy one wouldn’t be able to hack winters like this. So I’m kinda disappointed.
This summer I want to try hydroponics. Not that I need to add anymore to my summer goals, but I think it will be great for my fish and I’ll get some greens out of it
Awesome- it’s hard to find people who know what a guinea fowl is! And you know how to ranch! I lived on a ranch and raised poultry for 5 years. If anyone would like to know how to raise a bird I can tell you right now. A few pointers for now:3 acres seems a bit much, especially when a pair of guinea hens could keep the pests down easily (used to work and spend time at farms, where I learned about 99% didn't have an idea how to run a farm or ranch).