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A.K.A. Overgrowem

A.K.A. Overgrowem

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I can get a good sized lot (wasteland) in the back of a large subdivision for $200. I could develop a couple garden plots there. Would gardeners go for a share crop garden deal? What would be a fair divide? How large would a plot be for a hobby gardener?
 
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farmerfischer

farmerfischer

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A.K.A. Overgrowem said:
I can get a good sized lot (wasteland) in the back of a large subdivision for $200. I could develop a couple garden plots there. Would gardeners go for a share crop garden deal? What would be a fair divide? How large would a plot be for a hobby gardener?
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4'X4' or 4'x8' raised beds I think would be good for the hobbyist .
 
farmerfischer

farmerfischer

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A.K.A. Overgrowem said:
Thanks for your reply. I'm not thinking of raised beds, strictly on the ground. Zone 8. If I may ask, If you put chickens in a garden for a day, will they eat your plants?
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Some if not a lot of them.. Lol. And depend on what your growing. The other problem with putting chickens in there is they'll scratch the soil and plants up.
 
SouthCross

SouthCross

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Chickens will attract, dogs, cats, raccoons, bull snakes, and fleas.

And Hawks...

Chickens are natures retarded little children.
 
sandhill larry

sandhill larry

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It's lots of work, but my BIL has movable chicken tractors. It's a wire pen made on a PVC frame. Two people can move them around. He moves them every two to three months, so that area can then be gardened. They will eat the grass like crazy when they get on a new spot, so that is what they would do to your plants.
 
A.K.A. Overgrowem

A.K.A. Overgrowem

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sandhill larry said:
It's lots of work, but my BIL has movable chicken tractors. It's a wire pen made on a PVC frame. Two people can move them around. He moves them every two to three months, so that area can then be gardened. They will eat the grass like crazy when they get on a new spot, so that is what they would do to your plants.
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Is there anything that will de-bug a garden and not shred it.? Ducks, Geese, turkeys? Chickens if left in the garden 4 or so hours?
 
A.K.A. Overgrowem

A.K.A. Overgrowem

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sandhill larry said:
It's lots of work, but my BIL has movable chicken tractors. It's a wire pen made on a PVC frame. Two people can move them around. He moves them every two to three months, so that area can then be gardened. They will eat the grass like crazy when they get on a new spot, so that is what they would do to your plants.
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Chicken tractors are fab for small flocks of layers or meat chickens. Got 2 free wheels this A.M. Too small, dang it.. Looking for a Tiny Tyke Playhouse. Craigslist has 2 listed at $20. each. Not near. Going to use one, + PVC. and build one almost wood free and, other than wire, almost iron free, with little care needed for the tractor itself. Nice ones sell for $350 to $700.+ in my area.
 
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weedhead24

weedhead24

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A.K.A. Overgrowem said:
Is there anything that will de-bug a garden and not shred it.? Ducks, Geese, turkeys? Chickens if left in the garden 4 or so hours?
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Bugs are natural those butt heads or ants .It's normal for them to take out , a small percentage of your crops .It happens to everyone .I wouldn't try to kill every bug is a waste in my opinion you probably could but not really worth it.if you can sow plenty extra just my take on it
 
A.K.A. Overgrowem

A.K.A. Overgrowem

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Anyone know about bug zappers? Wanting to hang one near a coop. The trend seems to be lots of volts that blow anything they meet to smithereens. I'd like something that simply kills the critter and it falls, pretty much intact, for the hens in the A.M.. Know of any low power models? Can I power down the one I have? Any suggestions?
 
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Strain Wrecked

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A bug zapper attracts bugs, you will kill some of the ones you want to. but you will also attract more. so any that dont get zapped will now live there...
 
ROOSTERMAN

ROOSTERMAN

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Guinea hens will help eating the bugs without destroying the crops but its far from a silver bullet. Its more becouse you want them around as pets than anything else.

As far as sub-division its likely best to make custom plots according to what the customer wants. Just dont forget about a water source
 
A.K.A. Overgrowem

A.K.A. Overgrowem

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ROOSTERMAN said:
Guinea hens will help eating the bugs without destroying the crops but its far from a silver bullet. Its more becouse you want them around as pets than anything else.

As far as sub-division its likely best to make custom plots according to what the customer wants. Just dont forget about a water source
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Guinea's are loud. not for me. Sorta lookin for a Goldie Locks plot size I will have to fence them. Need more space use 2. Water shouldn't be a prob. several sources avail. Little sweat and some ingenuity should provide plenty.
 
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