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Hello everyone started by John16n33 (1/15/12 at 5:56pm)	LOL!!!! ; ) someone has a twisted sense of humor! ; ) A... Yesterday at 9:13 pm by MsMKJ	10	93
Any advice for making a smooth transition to living in GMIL's house? started by mnnice (2/1/12 at 1:49pm)	Thanks for the update. I hope it goes well with the other... Yesterday at 4:34 pm by FarmerBeth	10	90
Farmers Market Canopy? Banner? started by lovermont (3/31/11 at 6:13am)	I agree. Some of my favorite farms at the farmer's market(we... Yesterday at 4:11 pm by justmama	10	544
can chickens eat barley? started by acu-mom (Jessica) (12/20/10 at 5:05pm)	i have the same questions as you, what did you end up doing? 2/7/12 at 11:50pm by 1love4ever	3	621
Vent- neighbor poisoned my chickens! started by confustication (10/11/10 at 7:16pm) 1 2	You've just made me feel better about the folks in my... 2/7/12 at 8:43pm by SweetSilver	36	2,864
Hand-washing laundry - wringer buckets? Has anyone used one for this purpose? started by amyamanda (2/25/10 at 11:10am)	I am currently using an electric washer. In the past when... 2/7/12 at 7:00pm by FarmerBeth	17	3,257
Any families looking to start a homestead with other families? started by FreeRangeChicks (9/2/11 at 7:39pm) 1 2	This idea is so wonderful to me!! I have been thinking about... 2/7/12 at 12:43pm by 1ColoradoMomma	27	818
High speed internet options in the middle of no where? started by Satori (2/6/12 at 9:49am)	http://www.hughesnet.com/ http://www.wildblue.com/ maybe... 2/6/12 at 12:01pm by zebra15	1	11
rural properties - any advice? started by spiritofthings (1/22/12 at 11:59pm)	We live on 60+ acreas, just outside a very small mountain... 2/1/12 at 11:27am by grahamsmom98	7	171
Detox period from high powered career? started by AnkaJones (1/18/12 at 11:48am)	Anka: Thanks for writing. I know A LOT about what you're... 1/30/12 at 9:33am by modestmothering	2	100
Spinning wool? started by MaxsFox (9/18/11 at 2:45am)	I would agree, once you get the hang of spinning. Spinning... 1/24/12 at 11:47am by SweetSilver	13	206
Raising chickens?? Some very very basic questions... started by crunchy_mommy (1/16/12 at 8:49am)	OP, I think with a quarter acre one of those chicken tractors... 1/23/12 at 6:30am by FarmerBeth	7	141
Dilemma... started by seawitch (1/10/12 at 2:29pm)	I have relatives in Belapatfalva Hungary. They have good... 1/19/12 at 9:38am by mattemma04	9	185
Where to locate the woodstove? Wanting to avoid a costly mistake.... started by SweetSilver (1/13/12 at 10:48am)	We have vents over our stove, which is downstairs. We easily... 1/14/12 at 3:20pm by mamandedeux	5	94
Good places to homestead? started by nicky85 (10/18/10 at 2:22pm)	I am transitioning to AL soon. I can not wait to get away... 1/13/12 at 8:07am by NCognito	6	1,179
Beginning my transition started by NCognito (1/12/12 at 10:44pm)	After much thought about homesteading this year is finally... 1/12/12 at 10:44pm by NCognito	0	45
Finally moving to "our forest"; wanting to teach caution without scaring the kids. started by SweetSilver (12/29/11 at 7:46pm)	I grew up on a lot of land, it during hunting season we were... 1/12/12 at 6:37pm by Peony	10	228
Looking for some non-religious homesteading-type blogs started by GardenStream (3/3/11 at 7:49am) 1 2	Bump....and I'm adding my blog: ... 1/11/12 at 8:10pm by babyfarm	31	3,218
Line Drying...inside? started by alaskanmomma (11/29/11 at 12:04pm) 1 2	I haven't been air drying laundry indoors this year. We just... 1/11/12 at 5:11pm by ArtsyMomma	29	481
Looking for a specific blog... started by MamaLeslie (1/7/12 at 9:09pm)	Yes, yes! Thank you! 1/11/12 at 7:12am by MamaLeslie	2	69
Thinking about raising chickens... started by carol7906 (12/23/11 at 12:32pm)	The girls need about 14 hours of daylight to lay at a normal... 1/7/12 at 11:31am by cameragirl	16	170
Woodstove Mama's- House temperature? started by Adaline'sMama (10/21/11 at 10:21am)	It finally got cold here today and the house has been... 1/2/12 at 4:50pm by Mom2SammyJoe	8	240
Anyone switch to country living/off the grid later in life? (50’s or older) started by dbsam (3/11/11 at 7:30am)	Thank you SkyShepard, at least, I assume that was directed to... 1/2/12 at 12:44pm by 1stimestar	14	699
grinding grain - how much to buy? started by erinbethp (12/28/11 at 11:42am)	Vac packed in buckets with oxygen absorbers and stored in a... 1/1/12 at 5:03pm by Momsteader	1	32
grinding grain - how much to buy? started by erinbethp (12/28/11 at 11:41am)	I just bought my first grain mill (a KoMo Classic! so... 12/28/11 at 11:41am by erinbethp	0	10
Great Pyrenees advice needed started by talia rose (12/9/11 at 8:37am)	ready for this? my English Setter is the best flock guard... 12/26/11 at 5:40am by mamabearsoble...	7	152
Indoor air quality and woodstoves started by LindyGirl (12/18/11 at 1:19pm)	I personally wouldn't worry about it-- there is always... 12/24/11 at 6:33pm by Snapdragon	11	149
How do you earn cash to pay the bills? started by MissKnitwit (8/18/11 at 9:48pm)	Good point Iowa regarding the internet service. Out here... 12/23/11 at 10:37am by BabyFireFly	15	1,251
Chicken feed info... started by mrstugga (12/9/11 at 8:29pm)	My hens love eating apples.I toss a few in the coop with some... 12/20/11 at 8:46am by mattemma04	4	64
Wood cook stoves started by babyfarm (10/29/11 at 1:23pm)	We bought a wood cookstove (1940's) a year ago and I cooked... 12/18/11 at 7:06pm by verde	6	172
Helpful off-grid videos for all the mamas! started by FarmerRachel (11/10/11 at 9:35am)	These are good videos. I'm enjoying it. Always good to get... 12/16/11 at 8:21pm by gratefulmomma87	2	118
EarthShips started by mamayogibear (12/15/11 at 4:42pm)	I figure it can't hurt to ask here on MDC but does anyone... 12/15/11 at 4:42pm by mamayogibear	0	46
Clothesline tips and tricks started by livinlovinlaughin (6/18/11 at 6:10am) 1 2	That's a very cool idea! Going to make one myself for next... 12/10/11 at 5:02am by Lovesong	23	1,633
Best solar oven? started by aba (12/7/11 at 2:16am)	Okay thanks -- I am sensitive to smells and was hoping there... 12/9/11 at 8:44am by aba	2	50
Homesteading Question: How much will it cost to build my own cabin? started by FarmerRachel (11/11/11 at 9:09am)	Sustainable Energy Association in the US has an annual Open... 12/7/11 at 6:14pm by nhplantlady	3	152
What to do with an Acre? started by mommahhh (11/21/11 at 8:28am)	we live on an acre. well, it's 1.29, but some of it is a... 12/1/11 at 9:45am by harrietsmama	2	167
Help! My chickens are eating my tofu! started by dovey (9/9/11 at 8:43pm) 1 2	cameragirl, we do the same thing, too! They do love it! I... 11/24/11 at 8:55am by FarmerBeth	21	394
Building Bat Houses started by dbsam (11/1/11 at 8:11am)	Do you have a 4-H in your area? They can vary a lot from... 11/21/11 at 5:56pm by FarmerBeth	4	65
The Path to Self-Sufficiency (long) started by MayasMama88 (3/7/11 at 10:39am) 1 2 3	Just noticed this. I don't know about hips and pelvises in... 11/20/11 at 7:39am by FarmerBeth	48	2,685
Our new tiny cabin started by FeralFox (11/6/11 at 10:15pm)	Love it! I used to design homes as my career pre-babies and... 11/8/11 at 9:11pm by gardenbelle	4	244
Has anybody built their own wind turbines? started by txranchinmama (11/1/11 at 8:41am)	We just moved to a rural home and got a subscription to... 11/5/11 at 1:50pm by harrietsmama	1	34
Rural living without a partner in crime started by seawitch (7/17/11 at 3:03pm)	Oh I am so sorry to hear that. And you with a baby still.... 11/1/11 at 9:54pm by 1stimestar	10	1,534
Location started by dogmom327 (10/21/11 at 12:28pm)	I hadn't but off to research. Thank for the suggestions, I... 11/1/11 at 7:42pm by dogmom327	8	129
Purchasing Raw Land started by Momma2DoubleCuties (10/28/11 at 3:04pm)	There are land restrictions, though this land is considered... 10/29/11 at 4:52pm by babyfarm	10	112
Question about eggs... started by swd12422 (10/15/11 at 8:16pm)	You know, I didn't think about old hens. Hens new to laying... 10/23/11 at 4:01pm by cameragirl	17	179
Chicken Mamas: Mobile coop or stationary? started by Orionsmama (7/16/11 at 12:33am)	I realize that this is a really old thread, but for anyone... 10/23/11 at 3:31pm by annethcz	7	1,342
Windmill or not to windmill,that is the ? started by rayyy (9/3/11 at 2:09am)	I just can't see the economics working long term. We have... 10/23/11 at 2:13pm by annethcz	3	251
Sleeping arrangements...is this true? started by MaxsFox (9/22/11 at 3:21am)	I think this is one of those things that there may be a shred... 10/23/11 at 1:19pm by annethcz	16	529
It's time for the "W" word again, and I'm not talking winter: It's wood season! started by FarmerBeth (10/7/11 at 8:04am) 1 2	We're getting a wood burning fireplace insert in two weeks... 10/20/11 at 9:54am by RainbowTurtle	21	249
Sun-Mar and flies?! started by sprinkle pocket (8/30/11 at 2:59pm)	oh i'm so glad you figured it out. also good to hear the... 10/18/11 at 2:39pm by talia rose	3	306