sara | February 29, 2008
I was asked by Tim @ Field Day if farm cats are healthy or prone to illness.
Everyone at work tells me off for talking about my cats so much – but it sounds like you’re every bit as much a cat lover as me! I always thought that farm cats tended to be healthy because [...]
sara | February 28, 2008
Charolais cattle have been bred and reared on our farm for nearly 50 years as they are a large fast growing breed of beef cattle. TBird asked about the temperament of Charolais cattle.
What kind of temperament do your cattle have. My husband thinks Charolais are famous for a not-so-great temperament.
We raise Hereford/Angus cross. We have [...]
sara | February 27, 2008
Incubation Period
The incubation period for Canada Geese eggs is 35 days.
Incubation Temperature
The temperature in the incubator for Canada Geese eggs is 99.5 degrees fahrenheit.
Humidity Levels
The humidity level (wet bulb thermometer) for Canada Geese eggs is 86-88 degrees fahrenheit.
Final Day Of Egg Rotation
The final day of egg rotation for Canada Geese eggs is day 32.
Please note that all of this information is only [...]
sara | February 26, 2008
Sage is a perennial herb that is easy to grow and the seeds can be sown between February and April.
The TopVeg website was able to provide me with excellent seed sowing information.
Farming Friends & TopVeg have now collaborated to create a How To Grow Sage growing card.
How To Grow SageClick on the image to enlarge and if you wish to print off this growing [...]
sara | February 25, 2008
“What, exactly, IS a courgette? Sounds like some type of squash. Must be a British thing,”asked Boggywoggy.
A courgette is;
A small squash or marrow.
The fruit from the plant.
Also known as a zucchini.
Yellow, green or light green in colour depending on the variety.
Known scientifically as the cucurbita pepo.
Often shaped like a cucumber.
Used like a vegetable rather than [...]
sara | February 24, 2008
Craig recently asked, “I was just wondering if I could gather snails from my garden and eat them? And if so how would I go about ensuring they were cleaned out ?”
What an interesting question that I am sure many people have wondered.
I have done a bit of research and found that the Caferouge website states,
“There are [...]
sara | February 24, 2008
The first daffodils of the year have bloomed on the farm.
Do you have any daffodils growing in your garden?
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Gardeners, Plant and Nature lovers can join in every Sunday, visit As The Garden Grows for more information.
If you would like to grow daffodils then Thompson and Morgan supply daffodil bulbs.
sara | February 23, 2008
There are lots of wooden objects and buildings on the farm but one of the most important wooden objects for a livestock farm are the feed troughs.
These feed troughs are in the fold yard and are used by the beef cattle.
The cattle get barley, fodder beet, potatoes or silage in these troughs depending on the [...]
sara | February 23, 2008
Parsley is a very versatile herb that is easy to grow and the seeds can be sown in February.
The TopVeg website was able to provide me with excellent seed sowing information.
Farming Friends & TopVeg have now collaborated to create a How To Grow Parsley growing card.
How To Grow ParsleyClick on the image to enlarge and if you wish to print off [...]
sara | February 22, 2008
Incubation Period
The incubation period for peafowl eggs is 28-30 days.
Incubation Temperature
The temperature in the incubator for peafowl eggs is 99.5 degrees fahrenheit.
Humidity Levels
The humidity level (wet bulb thermometer) for peafowl eggs is 83-88 degrees fahrenheit.
Final Day Of Egg Rotation
The final day of egg rotation for peafowl eggs is day 25.
Please note that all of this information is only a guide [...]
