Re: [gardeners] Gardening in Bastrop
margaret lauterbach (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Wed, 24 May 2000 09:58:06 -0600
At 02:40 AM 5/24/2000 -0500, you wrote:
>Penny,
> Down South many of the birds raise at least 2 broods, many raise 3.
>Cardinals, Mockingbirds, Carolina Chickadees, Blue Birds, Mourning Doves,
>Carolina Wrens are just a few that come to mind that do nest here.
> Ruby-throated Hummingbirds take bird baths in the dew trapped on the
>larger leaves, like corn.
> I'm trying to find some ducks. They don't scratch like Guinea Hens.
>Chickens peck at tomatos. Emus step on stuff with their big feet. They are
>nuts about tomatos, too.
> Allen
> Bastrop Co., SE Central TX
> Zone 8
>
Banty hens are good, Allen. They may go after cucumbers, though. Margaret L