Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 181Dec 20, 2011 3:20 pm They eat duck eggs a lot here. White ducks. You had them? Taste earthy. Only had them when we moved up north. Would never have them in chch, too posh. Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 182Dec 20, 2011 3:31 pm I've had ducks in the past-their eggs make the best sponge cakes! I do plan to get a couple here as well.... Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 183Dec 20, 2011 3:36 pm Yeah, they do make good cakes. Used them in a choc cake only. Haven't eaten then fried etc. we got given a few once. Mum use to make good pavs with goose eggs ( we had 3 of the meanest geese ever, always trying to chase ya) they were gros. Rang their necks and they even tasted gros...no real meat. Fruit looks great. Can't wait to pick my own...from your trees one day! Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 184Dec 20, 2011 4:32 pm Well get your little Kiwi butt over here woman! Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 186Dec 20, 2011 5:01 pm Well, from this distance it's little! Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 188Dec 28, 2011 8:53 pm Deemaree Hi there Cassie! We are about to extend the chook run a further 20m along the fenceline-it will allow the hens to forage under some of the fruit trees during the day-at the moment their run is 6m & 6m-so the extra room will be appreciated I'm sure! We are also about to add some more hens to the flock of 4 we have (currently 1 wyandotte & 3 Isa Browns)-hopefully with a couple of marans, another wyandotte and two australorps. I want some of the "old" breeds roaming around! The chook is such an asset in the garden-food disposal unit, garden labourer and egg provider! Also able to be eaten if required-perfect pet! I agree about the chooks but then I am biased cos I love mine and today I got my very first egg from them!! I love watching them fight/argue over food scraps! (especially meat!) Have you considered Salmon Faverolles? I recently read in a few places that ISA browns really aren't the best ones to get and are mostly good for people starting out so try not to get any more - they just don't go the distance due to the way they have been bread etc. 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 189Dec 28, 2011 8:54 pm The orchard and the vegies are looking great Dee!! You must be soooo excited about it all! I'd love to see a wider photo of the orchard aisles 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 190Dec 28, 2011 9:54 pm So why gave you not "egged" my ladies on yet Lisa??? I am still waiting for an egg or two... RF Build: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=34534 Flooring: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=39733 Chat: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=53303 Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 191Dec 29, 2011 7:32 am ^^ Hi Lisa- actually when I extend the flock I'll be getting some Maran & Australorps. I'm keen to get some of the Heritage breeds- I got the ISA Browns purely for their egg production in these early years. They are much more friendly than Millie though (our Wyandotte) - we call her our neurotic blnde! Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 192Dec 29, 2011 1:39 pm Rightio-this morning I've planted out chilli,capsicum & eggplant seedlings in the newly created garden bed under the kitchen window. This area faces North-East so will get plenty of sun and being against the bricks should help extend the season with the generated warmth.... the sticks are to ensure that the dogs don't decide to sleep there! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Towards the North in the orchard: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Neurotic Blonde! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ruby just after laying: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Garlic harvest: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Part of lunch the other day: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 193Jan 01, 2012 12:54 pm WOW - AMAZING For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 194Jan 01, 2012 5:05 pm The orchard is looking great Dee!! 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 195Jan 01, 2012 7:10 pm Thanks Ladies! DH & I sampled our first apricots from that orchard today-and they were divine!!!!!!!!!! Also ate more apples & strawberries this afternoon......mmmmmmmmmmmm! Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 196Jan 02, 2012 4:36 pm from our home to yours.........
have a great year ahead. I am sure it will be amazing and even better than you could have imagined Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ xx Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 197Jan 02, 2012 4:43 pm Awww...thanls Nic-but.........ummmm...what is that photo which isn't appearing? Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 198Jan 02, 2012 4:47 pm Re: Sufficiently sufficient..... 199Jan 02, 2012 4:48 pm It might be a bit darker in the mornings but the light is still light, so you should be getting it. Similar to what you see from your western windows 3 19969 |