This year's addition to the chicken coop are Rhode Island Red chickens from a breeder. We hope they are...
This year’s addition to the chicken coop are Rhode Island Red chickens from a breeder. We hope they are a better examples of the breed. The last reds we got from Farmer’s Supply were small and we did not give them pullet food for 5 full months. Chicks from big hatcheries have not been very big either. These hopefully are more true to the breed and with proper pullet nutrition will deliver large brown eggs.
The shipment from the breeder was mis-routed to Texas and the delivery took and extra day. We got 8 week old chicks and 20 day old chicks which were not thriving. We lost 4 of the small chicks and now have 24 very nice birds all seeming to thrive.
Ron has planted a nice garden for these chicks just outside the new chicken barn. When they are old enough (and the garden is growing) we will loose them into this pasture of rye, clover, peas, millet and assorted greens the chickens love. The hens have their own pasture planted that will be ready in several weeks too and after we finish harvesting the asparagus which grows in the same ‘pasture’. The pasture is really just the lower section of our raised bed garden area adjacent to the chicken yard.
People are hungry in Edmond, Oklahoma. It is our hope to provide a source of nutritious fresh food by serving local food banks.
The garden sits in the bottom of Chisholm Creek and shows great promise with great top soil and a nice flat 1/2 acre for cultivation.
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People are hungry in Edmond, Oklahoma. There were times as a child that I was hungry. People don't get enough fresh vegetables. It is my hope to provide a source of nutritious fresh food to my community of local food banks, kitchens, friends and family.
The garden sits in the bottom land of Chisholm Creek and has great top soil and a nice flat 1/2 acre for cultivation. We have added a water well, irrigation and electricity.
The setting is my favorite reason to garden here. The old elm tree shades a nice sitting area from which to view the garden and the rich nature that comes and goes in the bottom.
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Even in prosperous Edmond, food banks do a steady business serving the poor. Most efforts are operated by volunteers. They almost always need help. Please give cash or volunteer.
Great examples:
Regional Food Bank: where you can donate or volunteer.
Other Options, Inc. in OKC
Project66 Community Food Pantry in Edmond