Colorado fruit growers use oil orchard heaters to ward frost
Colorado growers have adopted California style oil orchard heaters to protect orchards against frost. A trial by one farmer saved an entire apple crop on a protected area despite nearby losses, with costs around 1000 dollars for a 28,000 dollar crop. Gas oil and coal pots are discussed as alternatives, with climate differences noting western methods may need adjustment.
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Poultry Pointers From an Old Farm Guide
Practical tips for small poultry operations. Incubators in hot weather work best in cellars, trap nests to track payments, ducks needing bath water, encourage fowls to follow plow to control pests, focus on dressing and packing for market. Medium sized birds fetch best prices. handle young turkeys with care. keep chicks in coop till after eight in the morning. limit hens per run to thirty to forty. large flocks reduce profits when range is free.
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