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July 14, 2010 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

Don’t miss this Idaho Public TV program on Eating Local!  Click here to see the video promo on Facebook: http://bit.ly/9IVGXk “Do you know where your food comes from? “Eating Local,” our new OUTDOOR IDAHO show, explains why it matters. Airs Thursday, followed immediately by our DIALOGUE show, on the same topic, where you can call in with questions and comments.”…
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July 13, 2010 By Candace Godwin 5 Comments

It appears that CdA City Chickers may end up with a full hen house if yesterday’s meeting of the City of Coeur d’Alene’s General Services Committee is any indication.  According to a story in today’s CdA Press ( http://bit.ly/95GVdI ), the Committee is going to recommend to the City Council to reinstate the unlimited rule regarding the number of chickens one can own within city…
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June 29, 2010 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

Motivation.  Everyone needs a little every now and then – even chickens.  We’ve recently experienced a significant drop in egg production; like to zero eggs per day.  When you are feeding 5 hens and you are getting, maybe two eggs per week, you begin to think “chicken dinner” vs fresh eggs.  I tried my usual form of motivation — a daily rant…
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June 23, 2010 By Candace Godwin 2 Comments

It appears that Urban Chicken Farmers in Coeur d’Alene may have a feathered friend in City Councilman, Mike Kennedy.  While I was unable to attend the City Council’s General Services committee meeting on Monday, I was contacted by Mr. Kennedy to share my thoughts on the three chicken limit.  I believe 6 to 8 hens is a fair limit; but I have read that…
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What is she up to now? Germination testing, of cou What is she up to now? Germination testing, of course! I saved quite a few seeds this summer, and I want to ensure they are viable for next season. I'd say this is a yes! 

If you saved garden seeds this year or acquired some from friends, it's a good idea to run a quick Germination test. It's better to know now than be disappointed in spring. You can sow in seed starting mix, as I have done here, or place seeds in damp paper towels inside a baggie. And no, as much as I would like to, these seedlings will not be grown out - they're headed to the compost bin. 🫤

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