01-21-2018, 08:15 AM
Show Birds are what we raise and take pride in.
Ours are Bards.
We had many more of both hens and Bard Show Birds but have been culling our flock . At present we have two Show Birds and 62 hens .Free range.
Not housed or penned .
Speaking of Koi - One of our nephews has been raising Koi for over 30 years - he has built intricate ponds akin to the fish ponds down 4 mile . About a decade ago he built us 2 ponds expressly for raising of Koi . The multi colored ones from japan are almost two feet in length and 5 to 6 inches in girth ,with puffy eyes like popcorn .These old time breeds can fetch over $2000.00 per Koi.
They have prolific offspring which we raise in separated ponds till large enough to mingle with the adults .We also put netting over the ponds so the carnivores or rips can not access as easily.
This is just one facet of our farming operation and easy to do .
Teaches the grand kiddos all types of animal husbandry .
We also raise citrus and avocados which are sold at the Hilo Farmers Market exclusively .
Kalo and Ulu along with potatoes and dry land rice and mungo beans.
We work hard outdoor rain or shine 365 days per year.
Mrs.Mimosa
Ours are Bards.
We had many more of both hens and Bard Show Birds but have been culling our flock . At present we have two Show Birds and 62 hens .Free range.
Not housed or penned .
Speaking of Koi - One of our nephews has been raising Koi for over 30 years - he has built intricate ponds akin to the fish ponds down 4 mile . About a decade ago he built us 2 ponds expressly for raising of Koi . The multi colored ones from japan are almost two feet in length and 5 to 6 inches in girth ,with puffy eyes like popcorn .These old time breeds can fetch over $2000.00 per Koi.
They have prolific offspring which we raise in separated ponds till large enough to mingle with the adults .We also put netting over the ponds so the carnivores or rips can not access as easily.
This is just one facet of our farming operation and easy to do .
Teaches the grand kiddos all types of animal husbandry .
We also raise citrus and avocados which are sold at the Hilo Farmers Market exclusively .
Kalo and Ulu along with potatoes and dry land rice and mungo beans.
We work hard outdoor rain or shine 365 days per year.
Mrs.Mimosa