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Need info on farrowing WITHOUT a crate. Any pig people here? started by StrongBeliever (8/16/10 at 12:46pm)	We typically have 1-2 sows farrow a year, we've always... 8/16/10 at 1:09pm by Hedgehog Mtn	1	308
If you moved far to buy your farm... started by heatherdeg (8/3/10 at 1:12am)	Quote: Originally Posted by bananahands I'm in NY now but... 8/16/10 at 2:28am by heatherdeg	9	706
Handwashing..not sure where to ask this question.. started by Gator-mom (8/14/10 at 1:40am)	Get yourself 2-3 rubbermaid totes. A clean plunger. Cut a... 8/15/10 at 5:33pm by JTA Mom	4	525
Learning skills by helping out started by JamieCatheryn (8/6/10 at 8:44pm)	I was gonna say Craigslist, too. Def. worth a shot. I'd love... 8/13/10 at 4:19pm by Chicky2	5	376
Domestic rabbits and this awful heat started by Chicky2 (8/9/10 at 2:59pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Isaac'sMa We used to keep... 8/13/10 at 4:09pm by Chicky2	4	348
we got our chickens!!!!!!!!!!!! started by hildare (8/4/10 at 9:39am)	Enjoy your hens.Good thing you have a secure coop. I have... 8/11/10 at 10:18am by mattemma04	3	345
dairy sheep started by onetrumpeter (8/7/10 at 11:20pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by onetrumpeter JamieCatheryn,... 8/10/10 at 5:00pm by JamieCatheryn	7	416
composting toilet? started by Sieren (7/21/10 at 5:57pm)	We tried a composting toilet - 2 different ones, in fact. Did... 8/7/10 at 7:19pm by EllyMayMomma	6	727
Resource for soil conditions based on what's growing there? started by heatherdeg (8/3/10 at 4:41pm)	Ugh... you ROCK! THANK YOU! ETA: My German grandmother told... 8/6/10 at 12:49am by heatherdeg	2	286
Chicken Issues started by BabyMae09 (7/4/10 at 4:28pm)	It does sound like your hens are molting. We have one hen... 8/5/10 at 11:17am by FarmerCathy	9	721
So happy to find other chicken people here! started by fzouk (8/2/10 at 3:04pm)	Thank you for the nice greetings! Erinz- It seems like I've... 8/5/10 at 12:06am by fzouk	3	263
Grass-fed cattle? started by MariesMama (8/3/10 at 11:00am)	After spending last night putting my 2 back in after they... 8/4/10 at 10:48am by Alyantavid	5	363
I think I have a defective chicken started by livinlovinlaughin (7/29/10 at 11:09am)	Quote: Originally Posted by alivia this might be a stupid... 8/1/10 at 10:27pm by livinlovinlau...	2	389
Gathering eggs for a friend - do I wash them? started by amcal (7/30/10 at 11:00pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by amcal ACK!!! We ate it! I... 8/1/10 at 5:25pm by FarmerCathy	9	473
rain water collection barrels started by Karamom (7/23/10 at 4:51pm)	I just use plastic garbage cans with pvc piping at the top(at... 7/31/10 at 9:32am by mattemma04	4	496
Anyone board horses? started by Sneezykids (7/28/10 at 1:09pm)	I agree with the other pp - even if you write out in the... 7/30/10 at 10:00am by mamadelbosque	6	362
Help if you know anything about cows! started by LittleHouseMom (7/17/10 at 10:26pm)	We HAD a family cow for a while but actually sold her and... 7/28/10 at 8:44pm by kimmom	8	551
Quick question about Chickens :) started by highlandmum (7/25/10 at 9:54am)	We have 4 roosters right now and once they hit a certain age... 7/28/10 at 8:38pm by kimmom	3	355
Any alternative to PG&E in California? started by at-home (6/30/10 at 10:52pm)	Oh wow....that is so "big brother" it is creepy. I doubt we... 7/28/10 at 8:26pm by surrogate	6	1,633
How-tos and Rustic living tips?? started by CultivatingMyRoots (7/25/10 at 3:44pm)	I think any living situation is manageable, once you get into... 7/27/10 at 12:57am by farmer mama	1	454
cloth diapering without running water: tips please started by Starlight_rose (7/24/10 at 8:18pm)	EC, EC, EC, and lots of nakey time, or at least baby legs. Go... 7/26/10 at 10:01pm by mtn.mama	3	494
What do you do with dog poop? Bury it...? started by MrsJewelsRae (3/20/10 at 2:11pm)	For a while there, we had 8-10 large (100-150 lb) dogs on the... 7/26/10 at 6:19pm by Shahbazin	19	2,205
Weeds INFESTING my Raspberry patch! started by MrsJewelsRae (7/8/10 at 11:14am)	Has anybody done a cover crop around raspberries? The patch... 7/26/10 at 10:54am by stephienoodle	14	1,139
going off grid - how'd you do it? (with only land) started by Mrs.aLifeofReilly (7/21/10 at 3:10pm)	wow... I have to sub for now, but I am so glad to have seen... 7/25/10 at 10:05am by highlandmum	7	715
Small town rural living...as a single mom? Loneliness in homesteading? started by CultivatingMyRoots (7/20/10 at 6:14pm)	I agree. I'd rather try and see whether it's for me than not... 7/23/10 at 11:05am by 1jooj	7	854
Electric alternatives? started by BJewels79 (7/13/10 at 3:39pm)	If you have water, hydro-electric power is much more... 7/16/10 at 6:37pm by EdnaMarie	4	438
Plum Preserves question started by Chicky2 (6/22/10 at 12:10pm)	Thanks. ErinZ, I'm sorry for your loss, too. They are... 7/14/10 at 1:06pm by Chicky2	5	716
jam didn't set, safe to eat? started by jaxxy (7/7/10 at 7:59am)	Agreed that it can be recooked and will probably set. Try... 7/12/10 at 12:32am by Linzie2	10	839
off-grid, alternative living and custody battle - experiences? started by MamaDeTeya (7/10/10 at 2:12pm)	Sorry to hear you are going through this, what alot of... 7/11/10 at 1:41am by kimmom	3	708
My Dog attacked the ducks! started by MrsJewelsRae (5/27/10 at 9:24am)	When my daughter was a preschooler she left the door open and... 7/9/10 at 2:36pm by Arduinna	9	868
Livestock guardian alternatives? started by godusjourney (5/9/10 at 10:23am)	http://sugarmtnfarm.com/blog/2007/08...ectations.htmlhttp://su... 7/8/10 at 3:20am by Thystle	15	1,201
I hate raccoons started by annethcz (6/23/10 at 2:26pm)	Raccoons are crazy. A couple weeks ago we had a raid and the... 7/7/10 at 12:47pm by henny penny	15	824
Should we buy this farm? started by Leersia (7/7/10 at 12:44am)	Quote: Originally Posted by mattemma04 How exciting for... 7/7/10 at 11:53am by limette	2	534
first year farming - help me get organized!!! started by dharmama (6/27/10 at 10:15pm)	I'm not a farmer but I know that the vegetable CSA I am a... 7/6/10 at 8:27am by laohaire	10	789
hand-milking & cleanliness started by Hibou (7/3/10 at 12:50am)	Thanks all! 7/5/10 at 6:11pm by Hibou	4	608
Help me come up with a ceremony. started by 1stimestar (6/23/10 at 5:25pm)	I was just absolutely blown away by the brilliance of your... 7/3/10 at 6:35pm by CultivatingMy...	4	509
Stubborn chickens started by livinlovinlaughin (6/3/10 at 11:04pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Erinz They will kind of open... 7/3/10 at 12:33pm by livinlovinlau...	20	1,160
First egg! started by CherryBomb (7/2/10 at 8:11pm)	I still get excited when I find a first egg from a newly... 7/3/10 at 3:13am by Erinz	4	425
miniature donkey's for guardian animal? started by Chicky2 (6/30/10 at 12:55pm)	We had a miniature donkey running with our sheep several... 7/1/10 at 8:10pm by confustication	5	504
cows started by Nursingnaturalmom (6/13/10 at 9:55am)	Thanks! cows are pretty much like us. Supply and Demand- but... 7/1/10 at 11:40am by iowaorganic	11	716
Give me your best chicken coop plans! started by Linzie2 (6/22/10 at 1:49am)	Quote: Originally Posted by diana_of_the_dunes Here's my... 7/1/10 at 1:22am by tinuviel_k	3	527
cow with mastitis started by Koalamom (3/20/09 at 9:30pm)	thanks so much for the replies. she's doing very, very well... 6/27/10 at 10:04pm by dharmama	7	867
Do you have property within two hours of NYC? started by seventy (6/6/10 at 12:19am)	Thanks for the support LCBMAX. We did recently find a place... 6/27/10 at 2:18pm by seventy	11	752
small farm caretakers/can you have a farm AND travel? started by acu-mom (Jessica) (5/25/10 at 4:48pm)	We don't really have a farm, just two horses, two dogs, two... 6/27/10 at 12:30pm by Suzannah	9	883
Best source to learn about chickens started by time4another (5/17/10 at 2:29pm)	As a chicken newbie myself, the ONLY reason I DISAGREE with... 6/27/10 at 12:24pm by Suzannah	8	651
Goaty? started by godusjourney (6/23/10 at 12:46am)	When my buckling hit 7-8 weeks, I took him out from the... 6/26/10 at 7:23pm by 1jooj	4	458
Ducks started by lobster (6/26/10 at 10:21am)	What's going on with the range of ages? Are one or two of the... 6/26/10 at 10:34am by aikigypsy	1	292
I have a sick turkey started by MrsJewelsRae (6/26/10 at 9:59am)	This morning I went to let my birds out into their yard and... 6/26/10 at 9:59am by MrsJewelsRae	0	295
Quick (please!) I need a goat answer! started by sunnylady303 (6/24/10 at 9:31am)	Yep, it's just like breastfeeding. Supply and demand. The... 6/24/10 at 6:53pm by godusjourney	2	327
So where are they laying the eggs? started by verde (6/22/10 at 10:43pm)	Really, anywhere somewhat covered. I've found nests in... 6/23/10 at 9:30pm by annethcz	3	342