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Our Solar Panels are up! started by Linzie2 (1/5/11 at 7:29pm)	I went back and added pics from start to finish so far! 1/18/11 at 6:54pm by Linzie2	3	226
Cows and worms in the milk? started by daisymommy (1/16/11 at 4:37pm)	Hello all, I have no idea if this is the correct forum for... 1/16/11 at 4:37pm by daisymommy	0	233
Never mind started by A_Random_Phrase (1/13/11 at 11:21pm)	(no title) 1/13/11 at 11:21pm by A_Random_Phrase	0	92
Argh! Unknown dog keeps killing my hens!! started by diana_of_the_dunes (1/7/11 at 4:47pm)	Sorry for your loss! I would invest in some fencing or a... 1/13/11 at 7:43am by mattemma04	4	243
Planning the Homestead started by crazyms (1/6/11 at 12:29pm)	Sorry I 'thought' I'd responded to some of the posts already... 1/12/11 at 8:12am by crazyms	10	565
guinea hens started by friendly fire (1/10/11 at 8:12pm)	It's all in the way the feathers catch the light. Some... 1/11/11 at 10:37am by annethcz	1	132
heirloom seeds - non gmo started by mermaidmama (11/7/10 at 10:11pm)	I buy from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange since they're only... 1/11/11 at 9:33am by Eresh	11	592
Free Magazine Issue Warning! started by mattemma04 (12/24/10 at 9:44am)	Yeah. I'm very leery of "free" anything. 1/7/11 at 8:24pm by A_Random_Phrase	3	503
Homesteading books? started by ewilkins_doula (12/28/10 at 10:26am)	Carla Emery's book is great! I also have Country Wisdom and... 1/6/11 at 10:47am by crazyms	5	281
HELP! Country-Newbie . . . pools of water in clay-like soil started by Purple Cat (1/2/11 at 10:37am)	You could try. Not sure if it will help. I had water pooling... 1/5/11 at 8:06am by mattemma04	1	132
If you use cloth diapers, do you have a front or top load washer? started by germin8 (9/2/10 at 1:51pm)	Another FL with no problems. With FL, you need to keep your... 1/2/11 at 6:48pm by Momsteader	19	1,369
Yurt living - Anyone BTDT? started by lisser (11/22/10 at 1:46pm)	eastmillcreekmama - i just perused your blog. first off,... 12/31/10 at 12:22pm by saw_whet	2	344
Babies in the creek? started by Adaline'sMama (5/22/10 at 8:09pm) 1 2	i wouldn't be able to bring myself to say no to the creek. i... 12/31/10 at 10:40am by riverundine	20	1,936
How do you water your chickens in freezing temps? started by Farmer'sWife (11/24/10 at 8:55pm)	we use the plug in dog bowl and it hasn't frozen at -25 F. i... 12/31/10 at 10:25am by riverundine	14	528
woodstoves while you're out of the house started by omamasmama (12/10/10 at 9:14am)	Thanks mamas for all of your replies. We've been keeping... 12/30/10 at 9:50am by omamasmama	9	521
What is this on my fireplace? started by skybluepink02 (12/21/10 at 2:53pm)	Btw, the plug is for a blower, I bet. Look for a switch to... 12/23/10 at 8:10am by Think of Winter	4	282
I did something really dumb, I requested a chicken catalog started by GardenStream (12/17/10 at 8:52am)	So jealous! My husband grew up on a working farm and is... 12/21/10 at 6:49pm by HollyBearsMom	4	357
dishwasher detergent, laundry soap, and dish soap started by daisycullen2003 (12/2/10 at 11:32am)	Daisy--well, it said you could use it for bubble bath or pet... 12/20/10 at 6:46pm by alaskaberry	7	491
Yurt/tent living & parental attitudes started by DoopaMama (12/8/10 at 2:40am)	wow, thanks everyone! I kind of had a lot of these things in... 12/17/10 at 1:33am by DoopaMama	10	733
hand-crank washers started by alaskaberry (12/15/10 at 7:17am)	Never mind. I just did a search and realized that I posted... 12/15/10 at 7:17am by alaskaberry	0	157
Northern chickens? started by Ceinwen (12/10/10 at 2:17pm)	I have Barnevelders, Red Sex Links and a Buff Orpington and... 12/14/10 at 6:56pm by Defenestrator	9	337
My hens suddenly stopped laying! started by MrsJewelsRae (11/16/10 at 7:01am)	I have a light that comes on at 3:30 am and off at about 8,... 12/14/10 at 8:50am by greenmulberry	7	412
Goats from Infancy started by confusionincan (12/12/10 at 5:37am)	I agree with mamadelbosque. One of my milkers was bought... 12/13/10 at 3:30pm by 1jooj	2	198
Floridians with no a/c? (or other HOT places) started by ghostlykisses (5/22/10 at 7:39pm)	We just built a house in central NC with no AC - very rare... 12/11/10 at 9:42am by I Fly	11	1,098
Hi there! started by Bebop (12/10/10 at 11:55am)	Hope you have a great experience! I love adding more plants... 12/11/10 at 3:53am by mattemma04	1	98
Recommendations for a wood or pellet stove for a 480 sq. ft. house? started by achildofthe80s (8/25/10 at 5:06pm)	If you're interested in an all purpose (heating, cooking,... 12/7/10 at 10:53am by mamalex23	11	1,207
Emergency Water Filter? started by jrose_lee (12/4/10 at 4:14pm)	Another vote for a Berkey. We used to live in the city, and... 12/6/10 at 10:17am by Denvergirlie	5	243
septic and dishwasher -- is powdered detergent okay? started by notamommayet (11/28/10 at 5:30pm)	hmm...that is interesting. Maybe he is assuming that you... 12/5/10 at 10:27pm by CCJWGM	8	423
One thing I don't get about wood stoves - can I let it cool down at night? started by laohaire (11/8/10 at 3:04pm) 1 2	No way! At least, not in my exp. You want to keep a nice... 12/5/10 at 10:20pm by alaskaberry	21	1,150
Cooking roos started by Erinz (11/1/10 at 6:53pm)	I thought you meant kangaroos too! Kangaroo meat is excellent... 11/25/10 at 12:57pm by Greenmama2	11	525
anyone been able to homestead in MA? started by sosurreal09 (11/23/10 at 1:30pm)	I know that in my town (much closer to boston) I've heard... 11/24/10 at 7:23am by mumm	6	244
Going in stages - does this sound like a good plan? started by Mrs.aLifeofReilly (9/24/10 at 11:36am)	How are things going for you at the new home? If you have a... 11/24/10 at 4:01am by mattemma04	6	591
WWYD? Advice on eating a boar and piglets... started by StrongBeliever (11/11/10 at 11:32am)	Sell or kill them. Not sure how old pigs are for baby back... 11/24/10 at 3:21am by mattemma04	2	376
Has anyone gone back to the land and found rewnewed health? started by laohaire (8/23/10 at 1:17pm)	The only thing I've noticed is that my allergies and asthma... 11/23/10 at 12:01pm by limette	6	754
Navajo hogan (hoogan?) started by BunnySlippers (8/7/10 at 12:07am)	nice! 11/22/10 at 7:23pm by omamasmama	1	390
Recommend resources for cutting trees (for wood stove) started by laohaire (7/27/10 at 11:33am)	There's a great book called ,"How to Fell a Tree" I don't... 11/22/10 at 7:18pm by omamasmama	8	693
Keeping Greens extra warm in the winter? started by nicky85 (11/21/10 at 8:14am)	Hi! We are living in utah right now and the temperatures are... 11/21/10 at 8:14am by nicky85	0	125
grant and loan money to fund their dream? started by spring978 (9/15/10 at 2:37pm)	In my prior-to-SAHM life, grantwriting was one of my tasks... 11/19/10 at 1:02pm by MrsSurplus	5	654
Keeping Chicken feed tidy started by Linzie2 (11/17/10 at 6:29am)	The chickens are in their coop in the am and free range in... 11/18/10 at 10:57am by Linzie2	4	168
Raccoons after chickens! started by kimmom (10/20/10 at 11:30pm)	I would keep a havahart trap always set for coons.Kill what... 11/18/10 at 10:45am by mattemma04	8	443
chickens started laying! started by Martha27 (11/15/10 at 2:43pm)	I read not to wash them as there is a bacteria inhibitor on... 11/18/10 at 10:42am by mattemma04	2	173
Free land? started by hadleys_mom (11/8/10 at 10:46pm)	I don't know the post you're thinking of, but these are the... 11/11/10 at 10:44am by EmmysMama	1	383
Herbal Wormers started by FarmerCathy (8/24/10 at 8:24am)	I have been thinking about using this on our goats. My... 11/8/10 at 12:50pm by blessedmum	11	601
Hanging laundry inside = too much moisture? started by WCM (9/18/10 at 1:42am)	Hello, we are in New Zealand right now and energy costs are... 11/7/10 at 3:29am by jrose_lee	14	1,106
How to keep my flock laying through winter?? started by MrsJewelsRae (11/5/10 at 6:14pm)	My red sex link hens laid last winter.They are in a metal... 11/6/10 at 10:01am by mattemma04	3	278
We got chickens! (and a duck) started by SubliminalDarkness (11/1/10 at 12:33pm)	Looooove farm fresh eggs! We have 8 laying hens that we got... 11/5/10 at 5:59pm by MrsJewelsRae	2	224
coat-buying time started by Chicky2 (10/14/10 at 8:38pm)	Well, we ended up going w/Lands End, because for less than... 11/1/10 at 2:06pm by Chicky2	5	492
Do you do Medicated Chick Feed? Also an EGG ? started by MrsJewelsRae (8/26/10 at 5:43pm)	We always do unmedicated. I feed our hens mostly whole grains... 10/28/10 at 5:07pm by Erinz	8	806
Bats in the Attic! started by robin4kids (9/16/10 at 11:21pm)	Thread killer again. Post deleted. 10/27/10 at 7:59pm by A_Random_Phrase	5	557
when will my chickens start laying? started by Martha27 (10/19/10 at 6:28pm)	Are they really Auracanas (rare in NA)? Easter Eggers are... 10/27/10 at 7:24pm by limette	4	387