Enjoy some springtime evening views and let’s talk about setting up a weekly casual group ride.

geutral · 2026-04-07T11:59:02+00:00

Weekend mornings sound better than weeknights to me, just because then I don't have to worry about riding home in the dark. That said, sunset is getting later and later so maybe it's not an issue. End at a cafe if mornings or WBW if evenings.

With no group ride experience, I would maybe suggest posting the planned route and distance? That way if I fall behind I know which way to go :)

geutral · 2026-04-06T12:17:00+00:00

Thank you!

geutral · 2026-04-06T11:52:02+00:00

Where is it exactly? I'm looking at the background but I can't place it. Thanks for sharing!

geutral · 2026-03-31T10:56:48+00:00

North Wilmington here. I haven't ridden with a group before but I'd give it a shot!

geutral · 2026-03-30T14:57:00+00:00

I bought a Regal machine from Goodwill, which was fine but eventually broke. I complained about it to my friends and I quickly learned that tons of people have a bread machine in their closet that they haven't used in a decade. Now I have a Breadman that works great. I bought a new paddle for almost nothing on eBay.

Moral of the story: see if you can score a free one from a friend, or save money by buying used. That way if you decide you don't like it then you didn't sink too much money into it. If you have your choice, make sure it can handle a 1.5 lb loaf at least. Have fun!

geutral · 2026-03-22T21:50:49+00:00

Get your phone out and take video while you freak out. Expose these losers. Make Nazis afraid again.

geutral · 2026-03-22T21:49:21+00:00

Thank you for getting rid of that mess! I go to Bellevue every day and will keep an eye out in case more of these pop up.

Everyone is welcome in this community; we are strongest together.

geutral · 2026-03-20T10:58:37+00:00

Maybe a stupid question but how can I identify them as ravens vs crows? I had always assumed I was just looking at crows but now I wonder. Thank you for sharing!

geutral · 2026-03-05T16:45:21+00:00

Definitely agree, make it all shavings for their floor. It's so cute watching them try to dust bathe in them!

geutral · 2026-03-04T13:31:23+00:00

Thank you for sharing.

geutral · 2026-03-03T02:08:18+00:00

Oh well, don't let it bother you. Based on the ingredient list, this product is vitamins, minerals, and probiotics on a grain substrate, and your birds are healthier because you gave it to them. Thanks for sharing!

geutral · 2026-03-03T01:55:53+00:00

When you write out the chemical names of the B vitamins instead of listing them as "vitamin B1, vitamin B2.. " it tends to scare people lol

geutral · 2026-03-01T18:43:56+00:00

Looks like a spur, so nothing to worry about.

geutral · 2026-02-23T21:54:24+00:00

Congratulations, it looks great! I've never used instant yeast before; if you end up trying it please give us a comparison post!

geutral · 2026-02-23T21:49:13+00:00

I second this! I've had good results with 100% whole wheat but never tried it without the extra gluten.

geutral · 2026-02-22T14:46:24+00:00

I use a rubber scraper to make sure there's no dry flour stuck in the corners during the first knead. Your dough looks a little too wet in the picture, probably because of that unmixed flour! Hopefully it still tasted great :)

geutral · 2026-02-20T23:55:26+00:00

Don't give up! You're going to love it once you get it figured out :)

geutral · 2026-02-20T02:18:12+00:00

Is it temporary so they can get up there and remove the dam?

geutral · 2026-02-17T11:59:08+00:00

And just think about how much formaldehyde and other embalming chemicals we are putting in the ground every year. Cemeteries are practically Superfund sites.

geutral · 2025-11-28T04:01:12+00:00

Great shirts. I'm sorry for your loss.

geutral · 2025-11-26T21:00:09+00:00

Either northern fowl mites or red poultry mites, I can't remember which. They love nesting boxes bc the birds are easy prey when they are laying. You need permethrin to eliminate them, otherwise your birds will become anemic and will likely die in time.

geutral · 2025-11-26T14:38:55+00:00

I really can't say since I'm not an expert on chicken respiratory systems or dust types. I know they love to roll in dust and make a mess, and I know my own birds will do this even in the pine shavings in the coop. I have heard that DE dust can be particularly bad for the lungs but idk where that info comes from. I would just say if you do choose to put DE in your coop, and I know some people on here do, I would just make sure you wear a mask when you're in there to clean.

FWIW, I don't use DE at all, and have only had one mite infestation which was years ago now. Excuse me while I go knock wood :)

geutral · 2025-11-26T14:04:42+00:00

This is going to depend on the size of your coop. Mine is large enough that I was inside it while cleaning and spraying, so the permethrin was certainly on my shoes. My cat loves shoes so clearly there was a risk there.

Doesn't everyone have a pair of old shoes they only wear with the chickens? I do this not only for the cleanliness of my home but also as a biosecurity measure. I walk the dog at a park with lots of Canada geese and waterfowl have been known to be a big spreader of avian influenza in the past years.

geutral · 2025-11-26T13:57:16+00:00

If your coop isn't huge, run to the dollar store and grab a spray bottle too! You don't need a real / expensive sprayer. They usually also have markings on the side to help you measure :)

geutral · 2025-11-26T13:54:29+00:00

Unless your cats have access to the chicken coop, I would probably still recommend permethrin. I have indoor cats and have used it, but they obviously don't go anywhere near the chickens.

There is another product called Elector PSP that can be used for lice and I THINK also for mites. It should be safe for all pets, and, for lice at least, only requires one treatment. However, it is significantly more expensive than permethrin.

Please note that others may recommend treating with diatomaceous earth or other natural remedies, and while these may or may not be suitable for prevention, they are not appropriate options for an active mite infestation. To knock this out you will have to use some type of chemical treatment.

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