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by vancheese
Fri May 16, 2014 7:34 am
Forum: Livestock
Topic: rhubarb and Rabbits
Replies: 6
Views: 6328

Re: rhubarb and Rabbits

Um, atm I use oats when I can get them, Now it is a mixture of wheat, barley and corn
by vancheese
Thu May 15, 2014 1:13 pm
Forum: Home Brew and other Country Skills
Topic: Begineers Beer recipe
Replies: 4
Views: 3175

Re: Begineers Beer recipe

I can't source kits like that here in hungary, hence the semi-back to basics recipe request
I might have the same book somewhere too :)
by vancheese
Wed May 14, 2014 1:35 pm
Forum: Livestock
Topic: rhubarb and Rabbits
Replies: 6
Views: 6328

rhubarb and Rabbits

I've been reading "The domestic Rabbit" by Sandford and within the biblical text, he says that rabbits can process Rhubarb leaves. Has anyone got any experience of this as I thought that these leaves were highly toxic for all animals. i've lots of bunnies and leaves but I don't really want...
by vancheese
Wed May 14, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: Home Brew and other Country Skills
Topic: Begineers Beer recipe
Replies: 4
Views: 3175

Begineers Beer recipe

Hi People I've been brewing country wines and all-in-one home brew kits for a while now as I need an affordable decent ale (none of this lager stufff) in Hungary. I'm looking to move to brewing from Spray Malt, Hops and yeast. I was hope that people could point me in the right direction with a suita...
by vancheese
Fri May 02, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: Livestock
Topic: Poultruy heat lamps
Replies: 6
Views: 4267

Re: Poultruy heat lamps

The local hungarian thing is to use a 60W light and place it in a large glass jar. The jar retains the heat and the chickens can snuggle up to it and stay work. Get a box insulate with cardboard and you should be ok? I can upload some pictures later on if wanted
by vancheese
Fri Apr 18, 2014 12:46 pm
Forum: Livestock
Topic: Loose Rabbit fur
Replies: 8
Views: 4990

Re: Loose Rabbit fur

Unfortunately, it isn't any of those great reasons. Sadly, the doe (& her offspring) who suffered from this have subsequently died. I suspect that it was a genetic-related illness.
by vancheese
Fri Feb 28, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: Livestock
Topic: Loose Rabbit fur
Replies: 8
Views: 4990

Re: Loose Rabbit fur

Not sure, Just wanted to make sure others don't get it!
by vancheese
Fri Feb 28, 2014 5:35 am
Forum: Livestock
Topic: Loose Rabbit fur
Replies: 8
Views: 4990

Re: Loose Rabbit fur

No to either of these

One rabbit ripped her skin and is finally healing, she does look a bit like frankenstein's bunny monster but she will live!
by vancheese
Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:45 pm
Forum: Livestock
Topic: Loose Rabbit fur
Replies: 8
Views: 4990

Loose Rabbit fur

Hi people I've a few rabbits, a new zealand white buck and various mixtures for ladies. I've discovered that one of the lady rabbits has very loose fur. In fact, she has managed to rip her fur and expose the underlying skin several times. I've also recently dispatched another related rabbit who when...
by vancheese
Tue Dec 17, 2013 3:46 pm
Forum: Home Brew and other Country Skills
Topic: cleaning a cheesy-smelling sheepskin
Replies: 3
Views: 3228

cleaning a cheesy-smelling sheepskin

Hi people

I've two nice sheepskin rugs which after a wash in the machine, smell a little cheesy and off. Does anyone have a tip on how to make them smell nice and clean

Andy
by vancheese
Sat Dec 14, 2013 4:25 pm
Forum: Livestock
Topic: Rabbit/Goat food
Replies: 17
Views: 9468

Re: Rabbit/Goat food

Whole fresh vegs? Anyone particular? There is a local market which I could get some cheap 2nds from. The alfalfa pellets cost 90 HUF/kg cmp to Oats at 60 HUF/Kg. Rabbit food is about 140 HUF/Kg The pellets are process but they are green and you can see bits of the orrignal plant in the center. Just ...
by vancheese
Sat Dec 14, 2013 11:35 am
Forum: Livestock
Topic: Rabbit/Goat food
Replies: 17
Views: 9468

Rabbit/Goat food

Hi nice people My local Animal food shop has run out of alfalfa hay pellets until next may!! I've been feeding rabbits/goats these mixed with oats as their main food source. I'm wondering if people could suggest some subtle supplement to go with the oats. I've 3 massive rolls of grass hay which I've...
by vancheese
Fri Sep 20, 2013 2:43 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: Rotorvating timings
Replies: 9
Views: 5311

Re: Rotorvating timings

Great advice! I'm a bit loathed to weedkill, ploughing could be an option
Sadly the pig is in the freezer and there aren't enough rabbits :)
I'll let you know what happens

Andy
by vancheese
Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: Rotorvating timings
Replies: 9
Views: 5311

Re: Rotorvating timings

Yikes, Lots of work :(
Is there anything else I can do bah digging this area by hand? Blowtorching the grass?

Andy
by vancheese
Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:47 am
Forum: Allotments, Veg Patches and Container Gardening
Topic: Rotorvating timings
Replies: 9
Views: 5311

Rotorvating timings

Hi people I've a semi-large area of grassland (50 x 50m) which I would like to use for growing sunflowers (for rabbit food) and then assorted crops. My question is when and how frequently should i rotorvate the land to remove the majority of the weeds and grass and make it suitable for crop growth. ...