Comments on: Liming the Chickenhouse http://tinyfarmblog.com/liming-the-chickenhouse/ Daily photo-journal of organic market gardening: growing local food with two acres and some tools...! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:18:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chicken House Equipmenthttp://tinyfarmblog.com/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-118842 Chicken House Equipment Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:16:07 +0000 http://tinyfarmblog.com/2008/04/06/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-118842 [...] be extremely harmful to both the chickens and your loved ones. %%CONTENTBOTTOM%% %%SPECIALOFFER%%[caption id="attachment_46" align="alignright" width="150" caption="chicken house"][/caption] Choosi...0" height="150" [...] [...] be extremely harmful to both the chickens and your loved ones. %%CONTENTBOTTOM%% %%SPECIALOFFER%%[caption id="attachment_46" align="alignright" width="150" caption="chicken house"][/caption] Choosi…0" height="150" [...]

]]> By: Mike (tfb)http://tinyfarmblog.com/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-118753 Mike (tfb) Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:48:40 +0000 http://tinyfarmblog.com/2008/04/06/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-118753 "I am struggling to understand why whitewashing has fallen out of popularity particularly here in the US" - that's what I wonder about so many things I've discovered for myself since doing the city-to-tiny-farming transition. Like, basic scratch cooking with fresh ingredients instead of eating all kinds of processed junk: cheaper, easier, as convenient as you chose to make it, TASTIER. Of course, living in cities as three-quarters or so of the world does now is a gamechanger... :) “I am struggling to understand why whitewashing has fallen out of popularity particularly here in the US” – that’s what I wonder about so many things I’ve discovered for myself since doing the city-to-tiny-farming transition. Like, basic scratch cooking with fresh ingredients instead of eating all kinds of processed junk: cheaper, easier, as convenient as you chose to make it, TASTIER. Of course, living in cities as three-quarters or so of the world does now is a gamechanger… :)

]]> By: mayapple hill farmhttp://tinyfarmblog.com/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-118699 mayapple hill farm Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:29:22 +0000 http://tinyfarmblog.com/2008/04/06/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-118699 A great, classic material for barns and basements - inexpensive, effective, and a beautiful chalky white. So much better than paint or stain. We use it in all of our barns and it makes a vast difference.One word of caution: wear eye protection. it is a strong base and will literally melt your cornea off (yes, I learned this the hard way). Fortunately, it healed, but I never touch the stuff without goggles now. A great, classic material for barns and basements – inexpensive, effective, and a beautiful chalky white. So much better than paint or stain. We use it in all of our barns and it makes a vast difference.

One word of caution: wear eye protection. it is a strong base and will literally melt your cornea off (yes, I learned this the hard way). Fortunately, it healed, but I never touch the stuff without goggles now.

]]> By: Mike (tfb)http://tinyfarmblog.com/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-118586 Mike (tfb) Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:04:18 +0000 http://tinyfarmblog.com/2008/04/06/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-118586 Yes to Type S. It is ideal, what you want to get. For a more technical view, try this <a href="http://www.graymont.com/what_is_lime.shtml" rel="nofollow">lime factsheet<a>. Or just use your Type S! Yes to Type S. It is ideal, what you want to get. For a more technical view, try this lime factsheet. Or just use your Type S!

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]]> By: Plans For Chicken House The Main Points | Chicken Arkhttp://tinyfarmblog.com/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-118146 Plans For Chicken House The Main Points | Chicken Ark Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:45:59 +0000 http://tinyfarmblog.com/2008/04/06/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-118146 [...] should contain and where you can purchase them from, can be accessed simply by clicking the link.This is something that can most definitely not be rushed. Plans for chicken houses need to be made, ...it permits the chickens; movement, fresh air and daylight, just as you need this things, so to do [...] [...] should contain and where you can purchase them from, can be accessed simply by clicking the link.This is something that can most definitely not be rushed. Plans for chicken houses need to be made, …it permits the chickens; movement, fresh air and daylight, just as you need this things, so to do [...]

]]> By: Keeping Chickens – Starting Out At Home | Chicken Arkhttp://tinyfarmblog.com/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-113703 Keeping Chickens – Starting Out At Home | Chicken Ark Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:04:25 +0000 http://tinyfarmblog.com/2008/04/06/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-113703 [...] or are just interested in keeping chickens as a hobby; a host of chicken keeping adventure awaits.Keeping Chickens - Back Garden Chicken Coop Want a hobby that actually gives something 'back' in egg...n 2003, (as recorded in some sources) there are now more chickens in the world than any other bird. [...] [...] or are just interested in keeping chickens as a hobby; a host of chicken keeping adventure awaits.Keeping Chickens – Back Garden Chicken Coop Want a hobby that actually gives something 'back' in egg…n 2003, (as recorded in some sources) there are now more chickens in the world than any other bird. [...]

]]> By: Chooks R Us » Blog Archive » How To Build A Basic A Frame Chicken Coophttp://tinyfarmblog.com/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-113344 Chooks R Us » Blog Archive » How To Build A Basic A Frame Chicken Coop Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:18:07 +0000 http://tinyfarmblog.com/2008/04/06/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-113344 [...] Plans, then visit David Daffae's site on how to choose the best Chicken Hutch Plans for your needs. First things first you have to make sure that you have gotten what you need. Its a real pain to have...l. 5 long pieces of timber (for the coop frame). 11 short pieces of timber (for the frame and [...] [...] Plans, then visit David Daffae's site on how to choose the best Chicken Hutch Plans for your needs. First things first you have to make sure that you have gotten what you need. Its a real pain to have…l. 5 long pieces of timber (for the coop frame). 11 short pieces of timber (for the frame and [...]

]]> By: Chooks R Us » Blog Archive » Tips On Chicken Coop Interiorhttp://tinyfarmblog.com/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-113333 Chooks R Us » Blog Archive » Tips On Chicken Coop Interior Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:17:17 +0000 http://tinyfarmblog.com/2008/04/06/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-113333 [...] Daffae's site where you can find out all about Chicken Coop Designs and what they can do for you. You are probably looking at this article because you want to build a chicken coop and you have come ...k. Tip One: Before anything I strongly suggest finding out the laws in your state or region. Some [...] [...] Daffae's site where you can find out all about Chicken Coop Designs and what they can do for you. You are probably looking at this article because you want to build a chicken coop and you have come …k. Tip One: Before anything I strongly suggest finding out the laws in your state or region. Some [...]

]]> By: Chooks R Us » Blog Archive » Large Chicken Houses – The Primary Important Things About Constructing A Larger Chicken Househttp://tinyfarmblog.com/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-113324 Chooks R Us » Blog Archive » Large Chicken Houses – The Primary Important Things About Constructing A Larger Chicken House Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:18:48 +0000 http://tinyfarmblog.com/2008/04/06/liming-the-chickenhouse/#comment-113324 [...] they will feel safe and comfy enough to lay eggs. That's why Building A Chicken House is Essential. You may be surprised to learn that in the past, people raised chickens within their backyards as pet...y. The increase in people raising chickens by themselves came due to the health benefits and low [...] [...] they will feel safe and comfy enough to lay eggs. That's why Building A Chicken House is Essential. You may be surprised to learn that in the past, people raised chickens within their backyards as pet…y. The increase in people raising chickens by themselves came due to the health benefits and low [...]

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