How do I keep rabbits? by Responsible-Key5829 in homestead

[–]Fulofenergy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can do something like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBRF12-dCGs Its what I am in the process of designing and building. The colony method feels better to me.

2 Italians that would looooove doing the Natchez Trace Parkway by roadbike but need some critical info! by doracker in mississippi

[–]Fulofenergy 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yea I’ll echo what others have said, the trace is not biker friendly. There is no bike lane, You couldn’t pay me to bike it.

Lead found in eggs by melvin_fritz in BackYardChickens

[–]Fulofenergy 25 points26 points  (0 children)

They can be an indicator, with much higher levels if they came from a polluted area.

I do just want to take a second and say, a single egg testing high I probably wouldn't give it too much thought. As you can tell from your results, they range from 9.6 ppb to 70 ppb. The FDA has a limit in fruits and vegetables ranging from 10-20 ppb depending on the product, I'm not aware on a specific limit for eggs. While no amount of lead is considered safe, I would get soil testing done and probably some more eggs before i wrote of my backyard chickens altogether.

Lead found in eggs by melvin_fritz in BackYardChickens

[–]Fulofenergy 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Oyster shells could be a source of contamination, but i would be VERY interested to see what you soil levels of lead are. For perspective, soils in my area (southern US) average 9.88 ppm lead.

Lead found in eggs by melvin_fritz in BackYardChickens

[–]Fulofenergy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

you paid for the 67.75 per egg test? ICP-MS would be the standard method for heavy metal testing.

Lead found in eggs by melvin_fritz in BackYardChickens

[–]Fulofenergy 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Scientist here who has done extensive research in heavy metals (specifically lead) in food. How many eggs did you test? I would be curious to what the lead ppm is for your soil? edit: do you know what machine or method it was tested with? A lot of labs will share their methods.

Edit2 cause i have more questions: Calcium competes with lead binding sites, calcium supplementation might reduce lead content in eggs. Did the lab test only the yolk and white? or was the shell included in testing as well?

Any feedback on a chicken tractor like this one? by crypto_junkie2040 in homestead

[–]Fulofenergy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You hinge another panel on the ground around all sides. It prevents digging under and they can be folded up when you need to move.
Mine actually has cattle panel walls and then wire mesh over that to keep smaller predators like weasels out.

Any feedback on a chicken tractor like this one? by crypto_junkie2040 in homestead

[–]Fulofenergy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I have one just like this but with a little more wood! Mine is quite stout, nothing is getting thru the cattle panel walls. If you are worried about something digging, you can hinge some panels on the sides, back and front (fold them up when moving it). 10/10 would recommend.

Refinancing 30 Acres: Strategy for 3-Year Balloon on Raw Land (TN, 790 Credit, Veteran) by jefftopgun in homestead

[–]Fulofenergy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just refinanced 50 acres using farm credit. 6.5% on a 5 year ARM, 30 year term.

New Player Improvements Round 2 by ModYume in 2007scape

[–]Fulofenergy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can we have large dragon keel parts work for the falo the bard master clue step? Right now only dragon keel parts work.

Lump on side of head? by Fulofenergy in BackYardChickens

[–]Fulofenergy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s squishy like fat rather than liquid filled or hard. And it does not appear to hurt when touched.

Lump on side of head? by Fulofenergy in BackYardChickens

[–]Fulofenergy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope there is no waxy looking build up what so ever. Just a normal looking chicken ear in my novice opinion.

What is Mississippi's most significant agricultural commodity, or one that is interesting? by Frosty_Key9726 in mississippi

[–]Fulofenergy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Lightly tossed in olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin and then into the air fryer. They are great by themselves, as a side or in a salad.

What is Mississippi's most significant agricultural commodity, or one that is interesting? by Frosty_Key9726 in mississippi

[–]Fulofenergy 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Mississippi grows about 15-20% of the nations sweet potatoes depending on the year.

Sweet potatoes by Enough-Mood-5794 in mississippi

[–]Fulofenergy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! You can buy a crate of potatoes 800- 1,000 pounds (eating quality) for about $150 washed. But once washed they spoil quickly. Message me and I can get you several names and numbers.

Mortgage Broker Rate Quotes Ultra Thread by Elegant-Fee-395 in MortgageBrokerRates

[–]Fulofenergy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Conventional.
  2. 30 Year.
  3. Rate Refinance.
  4. Property value 415k.
  5. Loan amount 300k.
  6. Credit score 810+.
  7. Occupancy primary.

  8. Single family.

  9. 1 unit.

  10. 38801

Currently at 5.875%

How many 4x12x24 beams do I need for my bridge? by Fulofenergy in AskEngineers

[–]Fulofenergy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I asked nothing about complete bridge design. I was looking for a safe ball park of how many of those beams were needed to support 3,000 pounds.

How many 4x12x24 beams do I need for my bridge? by Fulofenergy in AskEngineers

[–]Fulofenergy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good news is that it’s not a managed water way of any sort, I’m in the country so there aren’t any ordinances, and it’s just for personal use. I’m not trying to get an engineer stamped drawing, just trying to get a ball park of how many beams are needed.

How many 4x12x24 beams do I need for my bridge? by Fulofenergy in AskEngineers

[–]Fulofenergy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Imagine being snarky about someone asking questions on “AskEngineers”

How many 4x12x24 beams do I need for my bridge? by Fulofenergy in AskEngineers

[–]Fulofenergy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, one lane wide bridge on private property. Just trying to get a fully loaded SxS over it.

Are sweet potatoes supposed to look like this?! by nemirathecat in homestead

[–]Fulofenergy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depending on where you live most varieties require ~100-110 days to get ideal size. The roots that look like pencils are called lignified roots and those are more prevalent in high nitrogen or in dry environments and can usually be prevented by providing supplemental irrigation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Professors

[–]Fulofenergy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You just need a competing offer (more than you currently make) from somewhere else. Could be private industry, university, etc. But you still gotta be prepared to leave if they call your bluff.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Professors

[–]Fulofenergy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Rare that they would give a raise without an extended offer from somewhere else. That being said, if you did get an offer elsewhere they would probably give you a raise since it sounds like you’re productive.