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wood stoves and dust... started by nine_rugrats (2/16/10 at 3:37pm)	Cool! I can blame my dust problem on my woodstove? 2/16/10 at 7:25pm by sparkygirl74	2	551
introducing myself....and a chicken question. started by nine_rugrats (2/11/10 at 5:49pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by nine_rugrats We are thinking... 2/16/10 at 2:20pm by Chicky2	16	590
Off-grid Farming started by MomInFlux (4/17/09 at 3:27pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by PreggieUBA2C Cape Breton is... 2/16/10 at 12:11pm by Dillpicklechip	21	1,421
Chickens and Pregnancy started by aikigypsy (2/12/10 at 10:30am)	Well, you could raise meat rabbits instead! They are easier... 2/15/10 at 7:13pm by Chicky2	7	948
An Obscure Ferderal Law - ? started by MaryLang (2/10/10 at 2:45pm)	Yea, I think that the local law prevails. 2/15/10 at 7:09pm by rcr	4	759
Best source for dwarf fruit trees? started by Chicky2 (1/4/10 at 2:02pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by SleeplessMommy I have planted... 2/15/10 at 6:12pm by Chicky2	13	1,370
Valentines weekend country style.... started by nine_rugrats (2/12/10 at 12:51pm)	LOL, figures, eh? Enjoy your goat! I got a new kitchen faucet... 2/14/10 at 10:19pm by Chicky2	1	368
Thoughts on off-grid/simple living/mortgages/peak oil started by lovelymama2 (2/9/10 at 12:33pm)	Lovelymama, you'd probably be interested in reading Rob Roy's... 2/13/10 at 12:02pm by Dillpicklechip	4	635
Homesteading/Farming Homeschool Curriculum started by FarmerCathy (2/12/10 at 8:44pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by annethcz Most of the people I... 2/13/10 at 4:06am by FarmerCathy	2	532
lame chicken started by mum21andtwins (2/3/10 at 1:08pm)	Aw, i'm sorry You guys did a lot more for her than many... 2/12/10 at 5:26am by GoBecGo	10	609
Zoning law requires 3 acres to keep chickens! started by CookiePie (2/9/10 at 12:50pm)	Last year two of the local townships changed their ordinances... 2/11/10 at 5:08pm by sunnypamom	7	505
anybody lived in their basement while building? started by alivia (12/27/09 at 1:56pm)	We camped in our basement while building our house. We also... 2/11/10 at 3:18pm by gentlecowgirl	8	1,620
We had our first calf this weekend started by spring978 (2/8/10 at 3:06pm)	Sounds really cute. That is a tiny calf! I'm glad he's doing... 2/10/10 at 3:29pm by MamaMonica	6	443
Any other alpaca families? started by Buddhamom (2/5/10 at 4:42pm)	It is exactly like deer , rabbits and goats. Except their... 2/9/10 at 4:40pm by Buddhamom	9	525
Favorite Chicken Breed? started by mamadelbosque (1/23/10 at 12:21am) 1 2	I have White Dorkings. They're a heritage breed, and I've... 2/8/10 at 10:34am by WildKingdom	20	1,798
buying a lamb...to milk? started by alivia (1/21/10 at 11:28am)	In the town I grew up in there is a wonderful sheep farm that... 2/6/10 at 9:53pm by Sparkle*Mama	7	657
Crazy loud chickens?? started by MommaMoo (2/4/10 at 6:29pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by griffin2004 And is 2 chickens... 2/6/10 at 8:16pm by MommaMoo	17	585
no nais! yay! started by vermontmomma (2/5/10 at 7:14pm)	From USDA: "The framework will provide the basic tenets of an... 2/6/10 at 7:15pm by 1jooj	2	431
Anyone have feeder pig experience? started by Chicky2 (2/5/10 at 5:05pm)	I wouldn't have a problem feeding meat, but not raw. We... 2/5/10 at 7:15pm by Chicky2	8	371
Chickens laying while sleeping on the perch! started by Buddhamom (2/5/10 at 4:39pm)	LOL! That makes for a funny mental pic. **duck and cover,... 2/5/10 at 4:57pm by Chicky2	1	287
Rural Housing Loan Program started by hawaiisunflr (2/4/10 at 1:05pm)	We were all set to get this type of loan last year,... 2/5/10 at 12:02pm by ambersrose	1	409
not very friendly around here started by Auroara Bobcat (12/20/09 at 2:34pm) 1 2 3	I just stopped in b/c I thought it was going to be a thread... 2/4/10 at 3:57pm by peachsara	41	4,225
chickens and ducks in garden? Plus a silly chicken question. started by CCJWGM (1/29/10 at 12:11am)	You got your answers about the chickens and the garden... 2/3/10 at 5:47pm by Chicky2	7	505
I want to live on a farm! started by TulsiLeaf (1/26/10 at 12:41pm)	I say start living the life you want to live now, where you... 2/1/10 at 2:19am by PenelopeJune	7	854
Would love to keep animals started by baileyann3 (1/19/10 at 12:03pm)	Check out http://feathersite.com/ for all sorts of chicken... 1/30/10 at 5:51pm by Shahbazin	11	563
Most economical way to buy chickens.. chicks, POL?? started by kimmom (1/29/10 at 6:06pm)	Our chicken prices are considerably lower. $1.50 for chicks... 1/29/10 at 10:11pm by Tizzy	2	445
husbandry of cattle ? and book rec? started by hildare (1/27/10 at 4:11pm)	I don't have any books to recommend at the moment, but I'm... 1/27/10 at 5:58pm by Sundance_11	1	391
Realty help needed...know anything about short sales?? started by mommyrachael (1/26/10 at 12:20am)	we purchased our farm with a short sale.. it worked out... 1/27/10 at 4:18pm by hildare	4	458
Neighbor trapping, is there anything we can do? started by GardenStream (1/20/10 at 10:10am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Oubliette8 Where I live, you... 1/26/10 at 12:32am by Chicky2	17	939
Farm dogs keep deer out of Veggie Garden?? started by kimmom (1/1/10 at 7:23pm)	The farm I work at has a dog that sleeps outside (loose) and... 1/25/10 at 3:12pm by lakeruby	8	911
best price on maple syrup spouts? started by alivia (1/21/10 at 11:33am)	The pipes are about 4-5 inches long, (maybe 1/2" width?) At... 1/25/10 at 12:52pm by crissei	5	824
Husband not on board-HELP started by adorabelle (1/19/10 at 9:29pm)	wombatclay's great book suggestions just made me remember... 1/22/10 at 7:33pm by ScarletBegonias	6	754
Propane users -- a few questions please started by Denvergirlie (1/14/10 at 12:24am)	quick, almost ot note... pellet stoves do need electric. If... 1/22/10 at 2:06pm by wombatclay	10	1,112
A bunch of new challenges and lessons for us to learn started by Denvergirlie (1/21/10 at 3:08am)	Google "gardening at altitude" and you will get a ton of info... 1/21/10 at 4:47pm by sparkygirl74	1	458
Is your local 4H losing funding? started by mags (1/20/10 at 12:45am)	Quote: Originally Posted by MamaMonica Yes, some counties... 1/21/10 at 12:07am by mags	2	344
Quick- severe thunderstorms; are my chickens going to be okay? started by Rikki Jean (1/19/10 at 6:46pm)	Mine have always quickly run for cover and been fine. I hope... 1/19/10 at 10:14pm by 1jooj	1	365
good bulk groceries for rural areas? started by sarahwpen (1/1/10 at 12:55pm)	I get mine delivered from clnf.org-They are a Seventh day... 1/19/10 at 12:43pm by blessedmum	9	886
Questions about raising dairy animals, esp goats or mini cows started by ihugtrees (1/15/10 at 4:24pm)	For the meat part of the question. It is hard to raise meat... 1/19/10 at 12:37pm by blessedmum	7	602
So, now what? started by whiddle (1/17/10 at 6:23pm)	Hi! waves from Missouri Yeah, call the county offices. My... 1/18/10 at 1:54am by PenelopeJune	2	407
New to this forum, some feedback needed started by haurelia (1/13/10 at 12:38pm)	With 45 wooded acres you should be able to get more than... 1/16/10 at 11:00am by sparkygirl74	5	545
Most efficient milk animal? started by PenelopeJune (12/14/09 at 4:06pm) 1 2	What about sheep? Is there anyone here who milks sheep? 1/14/10 at 3:32pm by purplefrog	26	1,770
Curing meats? started by HippieMamaBE (1/10/10 at 10:04pm)	I'm not sure if this is the right place, but here it goes. We... 1/10/10 at 10:04pm by HippieMamaBE	0	337
My 2010 wishlist started by wendybird (12/26/09 at 6:59pm) 1 2	My 2010 wishlist would consist of 1) Transform our front yard... 1/9/10 at 11:29pm by Momma2DoubleC...	26	1,323
I'm in awe of you ladies started by GardenStream (1/5/10 at 10:15am)	I'm in awe of many here, too! This is a wonderful and... 1/9/10 at 12:59am by MamaMonica	1	532
Strange question-- not sure how to put this started by InchByInch (12/31/09 at 7:45pm)	In our area, at least, sometimes mineral rights come with the... 1/8/10 at 5:35pm by Juvysen	11	1,094
Moving... started by AllisonK (12/29/09 at 9:57pm)	Dial up! That almost makes it not worth it! Just kidding... 1/7/10 at 2:34pm by HeatherAtHome	6	628
Good Beekeeping Books for a Newbie? started by SparklingGemini (12/23/09 at 5:30pm)	I have and enjoy The Backyard Beekeeper. 12/28/09 at 11:11am by 1jooj	1	421
Dexter-Jersey Cross Cows - how much? started by kimmom (12/6/09 at 12:01am)	that sounds great! We were looking at a pregnant dexter for... 12/27/09 at 10:26pm by weliveinthefo...	10	2,207
Merry Christmas farm folks! started by karne (12/24/09 at 6:57pm)	Thanks. Even though we don't celebrate it ourselves, we did... 12/25/09 at 10:14pm by 1jooj	4	474
When Do You Just Say 'Enough'? started by ThoughtFullMama (12/4/09 at 8:23pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by ThoughtFullMama Ha! You're... 12/24/09 at 10:04pm by PreggieUBA2C	30	2,595