Monthly Archives: July 2014

Chickens Roosting

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Jerry

The chickens still will not spend the night in the coop.  I suspect that since they are on a slope now and the coop is at the bottom of the slope most everything is “higher” than the coop, even if … Continue reading →

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All Around The Mulberry Tree

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Jerry

I have found two mulberry trees on the front half of my property.  The larger one I found two years ago but lost it last year.  I know how can you “loose” a tree.  Well I’m not that good at … Continue reading →

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July Chicken Update

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Jerry

I got the chickens moved to an area they have never been to before.  It is an area of brushy undergrowth and a few large trees.  It also is the hill going from my high ground to the river bottom … Continue reading →

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Crazy Chickens

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Jerry

The chickens got moved to a completly new location a few days ago.  This area has some large trees and is full ofu underbrush.   It is close to the house and I want it cleared to plant something that looks … Continue reading →

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We Have Mulch

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Jerry

My mother noticed a company clearing for a new bike path and asked them if we could have the wood chips since they were working less than 2 miles away.  They were willing so the wouldn’t have to drive the … Continue reading →

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Asparagus is Growing Good

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Jerry

Two years ago I planted some asparagus crowns.  At the time I didn’t really know where I wanted them so I just stuck them in the ground near the front of my property.   This turned out to be a bit … Continue reading →

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First Mowing With Electric Tractor

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Jerry

I am getting close to working out all the bugs with the Elec Trak electric tractor.   Tonight I actually got about an acre mowed before it got too dark.  The grass is tall in some areas so I had to … Continue reading →

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Elec Trak is Moving

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Jerry

Work on the electric tractor is progressing.  I’ve found several places where there were corroded connections.   This is bad is a high current application as it raises resistance,  which produces heat, which raises the resistance even more, which creates more … Continue reading →

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