johnpop 3 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I have my self a rather large allotment half of which is planted with vegetables, a small area lawn for the kids to play, I keep a few hens and have a large flight with mixed caged birds.I also have a large shed work shop.Just wonder if any one has ideas of small projects or things I could do to make a few quid from my garden to help with food and general up keep of my plot cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graham4877 1,181 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 get some plants that look like tomato plants you'l be rolling in it....or stoned :laugh: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticJock 539 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Racing pigeons Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 29,835 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) Theres a nice few bob in stolen gold jewels and bank notes.............dont take up too much space,no real upkeep required......worth some thought anyway Edited August 17, 2012 by gnasher16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
long dogs 580 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 make a few ferret/terrier boxes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticJock 539 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 You gotta be joking gnash, they still haven't got rid of the Brinks Mat lot yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
South hams hunter 8,890 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 There's no real money in pigeons unless your going to spend a lot of money. Make some nets while your sat around? Terrier boxes as suggested, get specialist aviary birds such as Australian finches, gouldians, grass finches etc. good money in fancy quail such as blue scaled, calis etc 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnpop 3 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Was thinking along the lines of making things like that was also thinkin of garden planters terrier boxes dove cote stuff like that but would it be a good earner after all the time making them? Have tried with budge breeding but didn't rear enough to make profit on 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oxo 396 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Bloke up our allotments breeds fancy rabbits and guinea pigs, does ok selling them on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnpop 3 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Oxo was thinkin about the rabbits also and had thoughts about tryin to raise chickens of fancy breeds but would probably need incubator and things which is more out lay. But would fancy a try at the rabbits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bullterrier Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 when i had by allotment i used to make hundreds of hanging baskets in my polytunnel used to give the money to my kids for helping me you could do this in the spring and make say terrier /ferret boxes and nets all year round atb john Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greengrass 201 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Get some horseman pigeons , a few racing pigeons to sit there eggs for them and sell the youngsters, there are always buyers for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnpop 3 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Cheers mate. To be honest I am half way through makin a 35 foot tunnel at the min all frame work done but bad weather as put me back big style but want it sorted for next spring maybe do car boot sales with planters and the plants. Ox mind is ticking now. Ha ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) my brother in law makes planters out of decking plants them out and sells them with hanging baskets bird tables and boxes on the car boot .. he sells bedding and veg plants always busy stands 3 boots a week do`s all the baskets and planters round the pubs and supplies a few garden centres bloke stands our car boot with free range eggs Edited August 17, 2012 by the_stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 plant the weed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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