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I have eggs!! started by diana_of_the_dunes (10/22/10 at 8:27pm)	So exciting!! My 8 girls started laying 2 months ago and I'm... 10/27/10 at 6:22pm by MrsJewelsRae	4	290
No frost freezers are very noisy? started by Laurienna (10/23/10 at 6:42pm)	Meat and veggies keep better in a regular freezer that you... 10/26/10 at 1:35pm by mnnice	4	382
wood questions started by joyfulheart (10/21/10 at 11:49pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Daffodil Hardwood (like birch)... 10/26/10 at 11:01am by Caneel	16	525
Wood Stove started by greenemami (10/14/10 at 11:15pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by mamadelbosque I'm just having... 10/25/10 at 9:17am by sparkygirl74	9	600
Is this a good price or a rip off for Americauna Chickens? started by MrsJewelsRae (9/10/10 at 1:36pm)	just a word of caution on buying laying hens off craigslist... 10/22/10 at 6:29pm by talia rose	11	786
Biosecurity Practices started by tayndrewsmama (10/18/10 at 4:00pm)	We do to a point. Mostly since I've gotten into more breeding... 10/21/10 at 5:28pm by Tizzy	1	324
I got my Easter Eggers!! started by MrsJewelsRae (9/27/10 at 6:13pm)	They are gorgeous! I especially like the ducks, they look... 10/19/10 at 3:00am by tree_hugger	3	427
Block Watch in a rural setting? started by grahamsmom98 (10/8/10 at 12:13pm)	Shotguns with blanks might be helpful. 10/18/10 at 3:49pm by tayndrewsmama	2	361
Do you have a tractor? started by Leersia (9/15/10 at 2:19am)	We have a John Deere 4310, which is a compact tractor. It's... 10/15/10 at 3:44pm by GardenStream	9	554
Goats are driving us crazy, fencing issues!! started by kimmom (9/26/10 at 4:07pm)	We have our goats trained on 4 strands of electric. After a... 10/15/10 at 9:55am by ~Danielle~	7	555
Best place to buy bulk nuts and grains? started by Blue Lotus (9/29/10 at 5:22pm)	We order through www.somethingbetternaturalfoods.com There... 10/15/10 at 9:47am by ~Danielle~	8	1,110
Yurt for sale in my Craigslist! started by Usually Curious (10/14/10 at 2:45am)	If anyone is... 10/14/10 at 2:45am by Usually Curious	0	1,268
Hidden clutch, confused by candling started by CherryBomb (8/4/10 at 5:25pm)	One thing to add to the float test is that you should never... 10/8/10 at 3:55pm by Chicky2	8	640
Composting toilet- still need septic? started by Astraia (10/4/10 at 11:31am)	As for composting toilet systems, I recommend "The Humanure... 10/7/10 at 10:25pm by I Fly	6	853
Using worms composting/ smell? started by simple living mama (10/1/10 at 11:06am)	Oh, I sent you a p.m. MovnMama but I see you loaded the pic... 10/7/10 at 1:46am by simple...	7	352
Clothesline issues started by Adaline'sMama (9/30/10 at 12:04pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Adaline'sMama Thanks! Im glad... 10/6/10 at 12:28pm by treeoflife3	6	436
Alternative living and CPS started by laohaire (7/26/10 at 2:52pm) 1 2	1st- CPS CANNOT enter your home (be it yurt, trailer shed,... 10/4/10 at 4:51am by just__angel	24	2,694
Off-grid in the city started by cymbeline (9/27/10 at 1:46pm)	We are living right outside Manhattan and by no means are... 9/27/10 at 3:53pm by mommariffic	2	356
Where do you get your bulk food storage containers? started by babydanielsmom (9/14/10 at 4:16pm)	I have 5 gallon containers with gamma lids. I found them at... 9/24/10 at 11:33pm by spiderdust	7	1,112
Manure / Compost Questions started by baltic_ballet (9/18/10 at 12:57am)	We've got tons of tomato plants growing in our pig pen, too!... 9/24/10 at 8:23pm by Sundance_11	4	367
Balance between parenting and farm duties ?? started by AKinAK (9/1/10 at 12:05am)	Quote: Originally Posted by farmergirl also so handy to... 9/17/10 at 2:32am by VBMama	15	1,028
Does anybody here show livestock? started by heathenmom (9/9/10 at 8:39am)	Maybe. 3 definitely, but I could see 6 depending on the kid.... 9/14/10 at 3:25pm by Alyantavid	9	356
County fair this year started by steffanie3 (9/13/10 at 2:32pm)	There's not a category for eggs here. (I write the date on... 9/14/10 at 9:09am by heathenmom	4	267
Propane fridge? started by Linzie2 (8/26/10 at 1:32pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by gentlecowgirl We are off-grid... 9/12/10 at 5:38pm by Linzie2	6	528
My Duck layed an EGG! started by MrsJewelsRae (9/10/10 at 1:48pm)	Woohoo! I plan on getting some ducks next year. I think... 9/12/10 at 2:59pm by spatulagirl	2	341
Helping small farm to process chickens - what to expect? (Update #19) started by laohaire (4/9/10 at 11:02am) 1 2	Interesting reading here. A few weeks ago I spent afew hours... 9/11/10 at 8:58am by mumm	26	1,420
What Kind of Chicken is this? started by MrsJewelsRae (8/26/10 at 9:53am)	Hykue- Thanks! I'm going to check that place out and a few... 9/9/10 at 12:20pm by MrsJewelsRae	9	630
QUICK! Help me help my chicken! Yellow Diarrhea started by jackson'smama (9/3/10 at 6:54pm)	Try posting over at the backyard chicken forum.They have an... 9/7/10 at 6:40am by mattemma04	2	493
are all guineas escape junkies? started by alivia (7/31/10 at 1:06am)	My parents still have 5 acres of their farm, but it is... 9/6/10 at 9:52pm by feyfollow	11	602
Do chickens need food at night? started by sidandspencersmom (8/30/10 at 2:34pm)	i think i'd do like you said and make sure they have access... 9/4/10 at 11:07am by hildare	8	522
Anyone have Khaki Campbell Ducks? started by root*children (9/3/10 at 10:19am)	I have looked high and low for info online about khaki... 9/3/10 at 10:19am by root*children	0	213
Is my jack old enough to impregnate? This is embarrassing. started by APBTlover (8/30/10 at 5:14pm)	Colts can breed as early as 6 months. If your jenny is... 9/2/10 at 2:56pm by Tizzy	7	616
Keeping barn cats out of the garden started by leigh09 (8/25/10 at 11:18am)	We used some wire mesh (used for concrete reinforcement) over... 8/31/10 at 3:42pm by Linzie2	1	246
If you own a farm, how do you make a living? started by berry987 (8/22/10 at 9:16am)	We are in the process of (hopefully!) making the farm pay.... 8/30/10 at 4:15pm by Tizzy	12	1,344
garage apartment living? started by ShellieC (8/26/10 at 9:42am)	We built an apartment above our garage and lived there for... 8/27/10 at 6:59pm by TinyFrog	2	479
Outback Alaska started by 1stimestar (6/17/10 at 12:53am)	Thanks. 8/26/10 at 3:12pm by 1stimestar	2	610
tell me about your milk goats started by hildare (8/20/10 at 11:35am)	Quote: Originally Posted by 1jooj I milk a lovely pair of... 8/25/10 at 3:09pm by hildare	2	393
Help in finding land to and families to homestead on!! started by moon mountain mama (6/15/10 at 12:31pm) 1 2	AJP N Cal is an amazing for homesteading, growing and like... 8/25/10 at 1:45pm by bubbagirl	20	2,116
question for the goat folks started by wallabi (8/20/10 at 6:50am)	I'm excited too! We're having goat babies in October. 8/24/10 at 11:10am by FarmerCathy	5	366
New "farm mom" to 15 started by Mama~Love (7/30/10 at 8:28am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Dandelionkid Do you sell them... 8/22/10 at 7:03pm by Mama~Love	9	645
What is your udder cleaning routine for a goat started by FarmerCathy (8/21/10 at 10:19am)	Hehe. Cute nursing through the fence. Yeah, I've had kids do... 8/22/10 at 2:58pm by FarmerCathy	3	362
We Found Our Milk Doe started by FarmerCathy (8/21/10 at 10:15am)	Yes, good idea. I have been looking at milking stand plans. I... 8/22/10 at 2:56pm by FarmerCathy	2	263
We have a new baby! started by Alyantavid (8/19/10 at 3:22pm)	congratulations! (mooooo!) 8/22/10 at 11:23am by josie143	4	305
vacation and $ for farm sitters started by Chicky2 (8/20/10 at 6:00pm)	How about this? Time yourself, figure out how much time it... 8/21/10 at 1:57am by 1jooj	1	356
Looking for inspiration . . books, mags? started by Leersia (7/27/10 at 12:41am)	the one straw revolution is a must read, especially in the... 8/18/10 at 5:35pm by saw_whet	11	757
i think my hens are too small started by daisycullen2003 (11/14/09 at 2:03am)	Oh, and I'm going to use worms from my worm bins instead of... 8/17/10 at 10:36am by FarmerCathy	8	812
entering a chicken in show first time- advice? started by fzouk (8/9/10 at 5:42pm)	Here's a useful link on show prep:... 8/17/10 at 4:32am by Shahbazin	1	354
sexing the chickies started by hildare (8/11/10 at 9:11pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by hildare is there a good way... 8/17/10 at 4:26am by Shahbazin	2	336
Canning Question regarding pickling salt started by sarah_bella1050 (8/13/10 at 1:06am)	In our grocery it's located with the pectin and jars, not... 8/16/10 at 8:10pm by JamieCatheryn	4	477
Shelter- fast, cheap and creative started by 2xand2y (6/12/10 at 12:35am) 1 2	what mnnnice said sadly i think it will be very hard to make... 8/16/10 at 2:44pm by SleeplessMommy	35	3,101