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Homebirth without running water, tips? started by isras1 (4/9/10 at 3:14pm)	I was searching 'home birth without running water' and this... 4/2/11 at 10:23am by GreenGranolaMama	5	808
i want chickens started by natty529 (2/21/11 at 8:52am)	The two basic kinds are laying breeds and meat breeds,... 3/31/11 at 4:12pm by Hykue	17	568
we ate a goat! started by hildare (3/21/11 at 10:12am)	Sorry, I didn't see this for a long time . . . I don't know... 3/31/11 at 2:39pm by Hykue	15	491
button quail questions started by abiyhayil (3/30/11 at 7:56am)	From what I've read not only should they not be kept outside... 3/31/11 at 6:11am by limette	1	122
The BLUE HERON RANCH COOKBOOK . . . originally titled . . . Cooking Off the Grid started by wasabihoneybee (3/29/11 at 10:12am)	This looks wonderful! 3/30/11 at 7:26am by Imagining	1	165
I learned to milk cows today! started by diana_of_the_dunes (3/25/11 at 5:59pm)	I think I'm going to become a regular milker, so I'm going... 3/28/11 at 6:58am by diana_of_the_...	3	156
I am always cold started by epdeans (1/12/11 at 2:42pm) 1 2	I second Smartwool. We all have their long underwear and... 3/27/11 at 9:39am by Ruthiegirl	20	970
Where to start?? started by thelocknestmother (3/26/11 at 1:46pm)	I know there are a couple out there, but the book I mentioned... 3/27/11 at 6:11am by Ldavis24	4	148
Do we continue to rent in country or return to city? started by robin4kids (3/21/11 at 7:43am)	I would not be comfortable with staying in that home. I... 3/26/11 at 9:21am by JesKace	8	468
Choosing goats - help started by confusionincan (3/17/11 at 5:00am)	When you're looking at your goats, try to get a dairy goat... 3/25/11 at 6:41pm by fsonj	7	333
Planning to buy land, build house, rv, etc.. how to do this? started by AllysonB (3/23/11 at 8:11am)	Good advice. We own a cottage in an area where the minimum... 3/25/11 at 7:26am by Caneel	8	513
The babies are here! started by limette (3/20/11 at 6:42am)	They are sooooo cute! I just love them. Congratulations on... 3/24/11 at 3:54pm by QueenEsther	7	203
For those of you with woodstoves... started by Adaline'sMama (2/18/11 at 12:08pm)	I will have to try to make these... thanks 3/23/11 at 12:13pm by Meksmama	11	501
Looking for Propane Refrigerator ratings started by rwisland (3/22/11 at 11:09am)	I have a small Servel 400 Fridge and want to upgrade to a... 3/22/11 at 11:09am by rwisland	0	178
Moral Struggle With Dairy started by MayasMama88 (3/10/11 at 10:50am)	See, Hildare, I honestly never thought of bull calves and... 3/21/11 at 2:42pm by MayasMama88	19	527
Rural services started by crazyms (3/7/11 at 10:50pm)	Our cell phone service isn't too bad where we live. I... 3/20/11 at 3:27pm by annethcz	4	329
Guineas or Quails to Control Ticks? started by cparkly (2/8/11 at 9:00am)	I HATE ticks so we got a half dozen Guinea's last spring. We... 3/16/11 at 9:37am by treekidsandadog	6	335
Drinking well water? started by NikonMama (1/13/11 at 4:51pm) 1 2	Chiming in to say definitely test. Rural areas, old farms,... 3/16/11 at 4:37am by karne	20	805
The end of the world! And other thoughts on self-sufficiency... started by diana_of_the_dunes (1/19/11 at 8:16am) 1 2	I'm not going to get into the political side of this because... 3/12/11 at 6:26pm by crazyms	33	2,483
Bees started by treekidsandadog (2/16/11 at 10:18am)	We attended our first beekeeping seminar on Saturday. There... 3/7/11 at 10:55am by GardenStream	3	224
how do you keep animals from running away? started by onetrumpeter (2/17/11 at 7:59pm)	Well.... our chickens are totally free-range. There are no... 3/5/11 at 3:33pm by lobster	14	627
When your S/O doesn't share your dream started by Ldavis24 (2/28/11 at 9:19am)	It is so interesting you mention this as just this evening DH... 3/3/11 at 6:56pm by Ldavis24	10	435
Need advice on structures for pasturing laying chickens. started by Leersia (2/18/11 at 8:29pm)	Nice mobile home! I love it! There is a picture of a large,... 2/27/11 at 8:08pm by BeckyBird	6	338
Incubating Duck eggs -- did you spray them? started by Kontessa (2/17/11 at 9:02pm)	I have incubated any ducks (yet!) but a friend of mine raises... 2/26/11 at 3:11pm by annethcz	3	243
thinking about making the move, care to share your advice? started by anomaly13 (2/15/11 at 3:03pm)	Have you considered a root cellar for food... 2/20/11 at 11:05am by MovnMama	5	263
Self Sustaining Intentional Communities? started by ghostlykisses (5/4/10 at 5:03pm)	i know this is an old thread, but i do! pm me for details.... 2/19/11 at 11:17am by bremen	3	794
Mountain Lions and Bobcats and Lynx started by Chicky2 (11/1/10 at 2:11pm)	we just visited a local sheep farm and i asked about... 2/18/11 at 5:39pm by talia rose	8	603
Talk to me about meat rabbits started by Erinz (2/2/11 at 3:26pm)	wow, just wanted to thank you all for such helpful info!!! ... 2/17/11 at 8:27pm by onetrumpeter	6	547
Silly city girl question -- cats started by swd12422 (2/16/11 at 6:52am)	Our "inherited" barn cats tended to leave us a present of the... 2/16/11 at 12:41pm by Perdita_in_On...	2	204
hand wringers? started by monkeyma (2/14/11 at 6:54am)	That's why I clicked on it originally. 2/16/11 at 12:29pm by asraidevin	4	240
Found that putting a dark red heat buld in my coop kept my hens laying regualrly throw out the... started by angieyes (2/7/11 at 5:20pm)	We have 2 red bulbs in our coop...same size coop as OP...We... 2/13/11 at 4:09pm by treekidsandadog	4	274
The future homestead: we can afford it! started by diana_of_the_dunes (2/7/11 at 8:14am)	Unfortunately, the land is already being conventionally... 2/13/11 at 1:42pm by diana_of_the_...	11	476
Chicken/garden questions started by bigteamug (2/11/11 at 3:14pm)	I have my 8 hens in a metal shed. I use pine shavings on the... 2/13/11 at 4:34am by mattemma04	2	295
Washer/Dryer recommendations (2400 watt inverter) started by germin8 (2/11/11 at 9:40am)	Yes, I had previously seen the mothering.com forum on... 2/12/11 at 11:44am by germin8	2	280
Anyone here have an electric composter? started by grahamsmom98 (2/10/11 at 10:48am)	We are considering purchasing a Nature Mill Pro XE... 2/10/11 at 10:48am by grahamsmom98	0	108
Washing Soda alternative? started by ewilkins_doula (1/4/11 at 10:00pm)	Sometimes hardware stores carry washing soda. I get mine at Ace. 2/9/11 at 10:11am by Nurturing Mama	9	665
Eco friendly rv materials/ getting parents onboard started by brighteyed (2/7/11 at 10:00am)	Look into Marmoleum. It is very natural and very safe and... 2/7/11 at 4:09pm by jessemoon	2	180
urban chickens--why do you do it? started by midnightwriter (1/13/11 at 8:44am)	Our waterer holds enough for a couple days, but I figure if... 2/6/11 at 9:00pm by oma to 9	7	447
Talk to me about your internet service started by Adaline'sMama (2/3/11 at 12:25pm)	We have ours through hughes net...many people complain about... 2/6/11 at 11:11am by treekidsandadog	12	337
Wood Heat- how much wood for a season? started by mamalex23 (12/7/10 at 10:27am)	I've had wood stoves as a primary (but not only) heat source... 2/5/11 at 10:42pm by CCJWGM	9	721
CSA Internships.... anyone ever done one? started by goldenwillow (2/2/11 at 12:26pm)	Title states the question. Hope I am in the right forum. ... 2/2/11 at 12:26pm by goldenwillow	0	141
permaculture in texas started by flowerlovebug (2/1/11 at 12:30pm)	Hey there... will be relocating to the Austin area, and... 2/1/11 at 12:30pm by flowerlovebug	0	75
How much house space/land do you have and what do you do with it? started by CrunchyJess (1/15/11 at 7:45am)	We have 160 acres but a lot of it is farmed. We rent out the... 1/29/11 at 6:26pm by rchoyt	13	1,048
Has anyone built their own home? started by diana_of_the_dunes (1/25/11 at 6:57am)	Exactly! We're going to try to be finished before we move in... 1/29/11 at 5:58pm by Linzie2	4	339
We have this crazy idea.... started by Dillpicklechip (12/12/10 at 9:16am)	It actually sounds like a fantastic idea, considering your... 1/28/11 at 6:38am by Annie Mac	16	931
What were your "steps" to CL/off the grid? started by mamabeth (7/6/10 at 12:15pm) 1 2	How does this filter compare to a Berkey? 1/27/11 at 6:45pm by thewaggonerfa...	24	2,335
Pregnant and Goat Kidding started by FarmerCathy (1/24/11 at 6:17am)	Thanks! That definitely makes me feel better. 1/27/11 at 5:45pm by FarmerCathy	14	328
Cow Share? started by Leta (3/18/09 at 4:20pm)	I am very interested in finding another goat share to buy in... 1/26/11 at 1:20pm by Indiesmomma	9	647
Cheapest/Most Efficient way to heat your home? started by sahmoffour (10/21/10 at 6:55pm) 1 2	We primarily wood heat and are looking for a new home with... 1/25/11 at 7:56pm by babycarrier	21	4,554
billies and birthing nannies:another goat question started by hildare (1/13/11 at 10:28am)	Assuming that they have always been together and get along it... 1/25/11 at 1:36pm by Arduinna	2	141