0147 Capturing a honeybee swarm, annoying broiler chickens and a pre-farrowing pig

Chicken Thistle Farm CoopCast

English - June 10, 2015 23:04 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 900 ratings
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Previous Episode: 0146 Gardening, pig, chicken and beekeeping updates from the farm

Next Episode: 0148 SPROUTCAST (short) On the road talking about pig farrowing

This week we walk arounf the farm and update you on all the things going on.
We captured a wild honeybee swarm and talk about what the process was and how we managed things. We discuss the Cornish Cross chickens that are not being liek regualr chickens of past years. Then we talk a bit about the pig we are expecting to farrow any day now. Then we finish up in the vegetable garden discussing some of what's been going on there!
Busy time of year and a lot going on.