Florida Vacations - What To Do?

Well another year has come and gone and it's time for our annual trip to Florida. Last year we took a break from our annual drive to Florida and went to Branson, MO. instead which turned out to be a wonderful trip also. We've been to the Orlando area twice before now and both of those times we did the Disney routine and loved every bit of it, but since we have now been to all of the parks twice, we want to do something else this time around.

So what to do? Well, the main thing we aim to do this time around is golf! We are both "not so good" golfers but hugely enjoy playing it. As 18 handicappers, we aren't setting the PGA tour on fire (not that I care since Tiger Woods ruined my thoughts about him) but good enough to keep the ball generally on the course and have some fun doing it! The Orlando area has many great golf courses around and we intend on trying a few of them out, like Bay Hill and Reunion Resort.

Other things on the ole "bucket list" is Universal Studios and Sea World. We can't wait to check them out as we have not been to either park before but have heard good things about them. Other than that, the main goal is simply to enjoy the sunshine for a week or so and I'm sure that can provided at least for a portion of our trip.

Since we no longer have any pets to speak of since all of our kids grew up and moved out on their own (no the kids weren't pets, but we didn't replace the cat and dog after they passed), the only thing we have to worry about while we are gone is our chickens. We have a family member who will coming by daily to keep the chicken coop and the chickens cared for and all we have to do is pay them in eggs!

So off to sunny Florida we go! If you haven't been and live in a northern area of the US like we do, it's a great way to break up the winter doldrums for a short time.

You won't regret it.

So You Want To Be A Chicken Farmer?

So you want to be a chicken farmer? So where to start? I have built a number of do-it-yourself (DIY) projects in the past (enclosed trailer, water gardens, etc.) so I am no stranger to these types of projects but I have to admit this one I knew was going to be a bigger one than I was used to.

There is a lot of research that goes into something like this and it shouldn't be entered into lightly. I know chickens aren't exactly at the top of the food chain but they are living creatures and if you are venturing into doing this you need to keep in mind that their care will be important and shouldn't be taken lightly.

I would recommend that you do some serious research into what is involved with building a chicken coop as well as what is involved with their care. It does take time and effort and whether you are deciding to raise chickens as a source of food or for their eggs, both will require some dedication on your part to properly take care of them. There are also costs involved beyond the coop itself as they must be fed and cared for as well.

Some things to keep in mind when venturing into this process are your local ordinances on keeping chickens. Many a person has started into this project only to find that it was illegal in their area to keep chickens. You don't want to make a big investment, only to find that you aren't allowed to have chickens in your neighborhood.

Feed for your chickens can usually be found at one of the many local farm supply chains. They also will carry your bedding supplies depending on the method you choose for your chicken coop. I am in the process of adding all this and more to my main website in a section DIY Chicken Coops and when completed, it will chronicle the entire process from beginning to end will hopefully help you make informed decisions on becoming a chicken farmer.