Roller Mill Vs Hammer Mill

The 2016 Prettiest Chicken Contest, in Fort Collins, Colo., is playing up the popularity of backyard flocks, many of which boast fancy chicken breeds, like Silkies and Polishes, that are more well-known for their looks than for their eggs or meat.

“You leave a small footprint and no waste. Avoid trips to the lumberyard. It could even be a desire to use 2-by-4s or 1-inch planks that are actually the correct dimensions. “Portable sawmills aren't for the faint of heart, but they are a tool a good...

Some farmers choose to use the traditional method of a horse-drawn mill, as shown in the video above. You'll need to be patient during this step. Everyone has an opinion on when the sorghum is finished, and you will find a spectrum of sorghum from the...

In the 1800s, sorghum growers would pull their harvests together to mill the canes for juice, cooking down the green liquid much like sap for maple syrup. As a wave of gold sweeps over the Bluegrass State and cool air blows in, signaling the transition...

A number of Christmases ago, I had expressed an interest in flower pounding, a decorative craft that has been around for a long time.My wife picked up on my not-so-subtle hint and presented me with a how-to book.In a nutshell, the process involves taking...

Poultry historians believe Van Gelder crossed another Belgian chicken breed, the rose-combed Antwerp Bearded Bantam, with a single-combed Dutch Sabelpoots Bantam to produce a compact, booted bantam with a small single comb and a beard.

Many large cider mills closed.Still, dozens of cider mills hung on or have been restored. On chilly days, you might like to take this tip from a: They steam the cider, as they do milk for latte, and then sprinkle with cinnamon.Dr. Willia, George Mason...

The persistent winter foliage reminds us of eventual spring, and shelters songbirds on frosty nights. Evergreens are ever popular in the home landscape. 'Soft Caress' is not only attractive in its own right, but especially so for gardeners who are familiar...

Do not include the bark in the measurement. Board footage is calculated based on a log's diameter and length. Use the board footage that corresponds to the length of the log.Make deductions for any defects in the log, such as squirrel holes, burn scars...

Corkscrew Vine thrives in warm and humid conditions, though it will grow well in drier climates, and can grow up to 20 feet high.This vigorous vine has beautiful pink or reddish sprays of blooms which appear from fall to frost.

Put into a heavy saucepan. Sprinkle with cinnamon. In the book of Genesis though it is not identified, popular Christian tradition has held that it was an apple that Eve coaxed Adam to share with her.Apples are one of the healthiest fruit that we consume.1

Tasks like this go so much faster in a group, and it's great fun to chat, nibble and share stories while your hands are busy. The other batch began with peeled apples. She completed it quickly while we worked on the applesauce, and just as the first jars...

Wrap the rope around the middle of the oat bundle and tuck the end under to secure. Most animals, except chickens, will eat unhulled oats and straw. You may use the grasses for forage and the cleaned oat heads for human food after you've processed the...

If the windmill were to turn too fast, it could damage the diaphragm at the top of the mill where air is collected and pushed down into the pond for aeration. If the pond is in a shallow valley, it might be advantageous to place the mill on a rise and...

There is no need to peel them because the food mill will remove the peelings and only press the pure applesauce into the container.When I had a large amount of chunked apple pieces in my bowl, it was time to cook them down to make the applesauce.

This isn't much of a problem as long as the hulls are moistened every now and again when the garden is watered.The only real problem is the cost, as buckwheat hulls are considerably more expensive than some other mulch options.

Here are some of the best. Rebekka Ford of Grand Marais, Minnesota 5. Lisa Madley of Kensington, Connecticut 3. Robin Watts of Charlotte, North Carolina 1. Chickens editors asked for photos, and readers sent them in.

Ravelry.com forums are a terrific way to organize knit-alongs and spin-athons, and offer successful examples to follow. Cardboard boxes with loose fitting tops are a great choice. If you're not a pattern designer yourself, partner with one to design a...

By my calculations, that's about an eight hour round trip. One of our favorite hiking trails is the one that goes up to the top of the promontory above the super-chic town of Portofino.

Goats need lots of copper. In the end, don't be afraid to experiment with your recipe. Over a couple seasons, we had problems with palatability and outright refusal of goats to eat it.

I've owned a lot of different cars and trucks in my lifetime, and I'm happy to report that this Vespa is my favorite vehicle among them all. Read more of Digging Italy » Tags construction , creek , rick gush , truck , vespa , water , waterfall

Find local furniture craftsmen or wood workers and ask if anyone would be interested in buying cedar wood. Who would pay the cost to cut down the trees if you're selling them to a local wood worker?

So, pots of divisions are sitting in my driveway waiting to find homes. I have iris out the wazoo and am hoping to find them good homes. This is a great way for you to ‘get rid of' plants or divisions you don't want and get a hold of some new choices.

Ultimately, PVC pipe proved the best. Pointy nail plates or barbed wire wrapped around the roller can work, but make sure the points don't protrude beyond the belt face. Plastic-mesh gutter cover was ample at my local rebuilding center (it apparently...

The name translates from French meaning “thousand flowers,” and indeed, the Mille Fleur's plumage appears to bloom before your eyes, with the most beautiful feathers appearing after the bird's first molt.

Aside from your work gloves and eye protection, the only tool you will need for sharpening is an 8- or 10-inch bastard cut mill file, which can be found at most reputable hardware stores.

These are all great ideas, and I am so tempted to print a copy, which I can then keep with all the other neat ideas I've clipped from magazines—not to mention the great ideas that are in magazines I have yet to clip.