First Off Let Me Start By Saying This Is A "Medical Garden" For Real Medical Purposes =D. This vid was taken 01/05/10.There is 3 Strains in this garden "Afgan,Blue Berry, and some "Supposed "Sweet Tooth" but im not sure yet This small but very effective closet setup is runing off a 400 watt HPS The bulb is a Normal Philips High Pressure Sodium bulb that you can puchase for no more than $25.00 USD The Reflector is what makes all the difference spend a little extra change on a good reflector cause they are soo worth it im using the Xtra Sun 6 im almost positive hydrofarm makes it but dont quote me on that what makes the Xtra Sun 6 so different from you everyday cheap under $50 doller reflectors is that it contains a very highly reflective european aluminum and the reflective aluminum cause what can best be described as a "honey comb" pattern in it which helps the light reflect at all different angles therefore you can grow more bushy plants and not have to sacrafice and prune off the lower growth as much because your light is and can still hit the very bottom growth now im saying you will never have to prune because that is a normal and should be expected but thats a different topic this "Xtra Sun 6" reflector went for $99.95 at my local garden store comes with a 5 year warrenty on all reflective materieal from the manufactor and also a 1 year on the whole thing for some of you who are new at this most good reflectors comes with built in mogul sockets the "Xtra Sun 6" does ...
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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Enjoying Farm Fresh Eggs
One of the most enjoyable reasons to have chickens is the regular supply of delicious farm fresh eggs. Here are a few tips on egg production from your backyard flock.
First, you don't need a rooster in your flock to have eggs. Hens will lay eggs with or without a rooster around. If your only goal is to have eggs to eat, you can skip the rooster. He'll just consume feed and raise the cost of your egg production. If, on the other hand, you want to hatch eggs, you will need a rooster.
As a general rule, your hens will begin laying eggs between five and six months. If you've never seen young hen eggs, you are in for a surprise. They are miniature versions of the ones you buy at the grocery store. They will get bigger as your hens get bigger, but the eggs are tiny when the hens first start laying. Hens will lay eggs until they are four years old (sometimes longer), but reach their peak between one and two years. My young hens generally produce an egg a day.
To ensure good egg production, make sure you provide proper nutrition for your hens. They need plenty of protein (16-18%). My chickens free range and get much of their food that way, but I also supplement their diet with a good layer feed. The feed is also specially formulated with additional calcium to ensure strong shells. If you can't find a layer feed with the proper balance of calcium added, then you will want to give your chickens another source of calcium. You can use oyster shell, or even feed them ground up egg shells. You also need to make sure they have access to plenty of fresh water at all times. This can be challenging during the winter if you live in a harsh climate where their water may freeze.
It's a good idea to have nesting boxes for your hens. They prefer to lay eggs in a somewhat enclosed area. Be sure to have a separate perching area, so that the hens don't try to sleep where they are laying their eggs. Be sure to have some sort of bedding (I use hay) for the hens to scratch out their nests to lay the eggs. Be sure to collect the eggs frequently, unless you want your hens to go broody and hatch them. They will tend to lay eggs in a series until they have a "clutch" of eggs to sit on. If you don't collect the eggs frequently, your hens may feel they have enough eggs to hatch and stop laying.
There are several reasons why your hens' egg production may decrease. The most common reasons are the change of seasons, poor nutrition, age, stress, molt and disease. Your hens need 14 hours of daylight to maximum egg production. When the days become shorter in the fall, your hens may stop laying altogether unless you provide artificial lighting.
As stated above, your laying hens need the proper balance of food. Feeding your chickens whole grains and table scraps may affect their ability to continue to lay a good supply of eggs. Be sure to keep their diet balanced. You can count on good layers producing well for two years. After that, their egg production will gradually fall off until it eventually stops altogether around four years.
Chickens are highly susceptible to stress. Stress can come from changing environment, either moving the chickens, their coop, the dynamics of the flock (adding chickens -- especially roosters) or a change in weather conditions. Loud noises and predators can also cause stress and result in a fall-off of egg production.
Your chickens will molt a couple of times a year -- usually in the fall and in the spring. During this time, they will loose feathers and egg production will decline or stop altogether until they are finished molting.
The worst situation, of course, is to have disease in your flock. If you suspect your hens are sick, you should contact a veterinarian for help. In order to protect the health of your flock, make sure you provide them with proper food and water, shelter and protection from predators. It's also best to be very cautious when adding other chickens to your flock. I always keep any new chicks in quarantine until I am certain they are healthy -- even those I hatch in the incubator, and I never take in adult chickens
Eggs are a wonderful and delicious source of nutrition for your family. But beware: Once you've had farm fresh eggs, you'll never want to go back to store bought again!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
A train Clones Prop 215 thseeds 175MH & 125W CFL growing 25 days pt.5
A-Trains under sunburst 175MH & 125W CFL grow 6500k lights 25 days old = Prop 215 patient Rx current and grown compliant to the laws of local government A-Train from Thseeds Mazar I Sharaf x Train Wreck very tall spindly plant, Indica Dominant 60 I 40 S type Hybred. Started on Feb 09, 2010 under lights, transplanted to Soil (Fox Farm: Ocean Forest :) . Video footage is dated Mar 6,2010 via Canon IXY L4 (Jap ver.) Parts: Sunburst Hydrofarm 175MH Mogul Vertical socket w/ 125W CFL 2 15L Black Pots A-Train Clones specs: Type 40/60 Sativa/Indica Height 120-140 cm Yield 300-350 psm Flowering Time 55-60 days Ocean Forest Fox Farm Soil 2 small Hindu Skunk clones too :) eww stinky hindus haha :) and lots of TLC and Grass Gazing not grazing yet or hazing hahaha Comments or give props thanks :) subscribe for more treats
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Indoor Gardening, Hydroponic, Hydroponics Store Portland OR
Welcome to West Coast Organics and Hydroponics. We are located in Boring Oregon and offer the best products and service in the North West. 12410 SE 282nd Ave., Unit C, Boring, OR 97009 Advanced Nutrients, Botanacare, General Hydropoincs, Roots Organics, Bio Biz, Fox Farm, House & Garden, grotec, Sun Systems, NGW, Hydrofarm, BWGS, Sol, Milwalkie, Dutch Master
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Farm Business Ideas - Turn a Lifestyle Into a Money Maker
People from time immemorial have always practiced farming. This being so, there very many farming business available and they can be transformed into highly profitable incentives. Most people have been able to venture successfully and made a niche business from these ideas. Such Farm business ideas are like;
* Herbs Farm-It is obvious that herbs and anything herbal nowadays enjoy a big following. You plant and take care of your herbs, then when they are mature you harvest them, take them to the market .Wholesalers, retailers, and manufacturing companies have a big demand for these herbs. You start small then as demand grows you expand and plant more. The only disadvantage of this business is that you need to have some prior knowledge about herb farming before you start out. This though should not be a hindrance to your starting the business. You learn as you grow your farm business. Furthermore, the profits are worthy the learning trouble.
* Organic Farming-For farming enthusiasts, this is the ideal farm business idea. There is a big booming market for organically grown produce. Organic grown products have been scientifically proved health than the traditional grown produce. They really a big following and the market is quite hungry for these produce. Before you start on this endeavor, you should consider various factors. Start up financial investment is quite hefty, also this is a specialized type of farming hence you should consider getting an expert to help you out. Once it take off profits are huge.
* Flower farming
* Lawn care farm business
* Tree planting and selling business
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