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For those with solar power, started by JamieCatheryn (3/10/10 at 9:13pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Linzie2 Wanted to jump in this... 3/27/10 at 3:57pm by JB1972	9	689
Communal living? started by mamaspirit (3/25/10 at 7:13pm)	Well, I have, but I'm not quite sure if my experiences would... 3/25/10 at 9:19pm by wemoon	2	502
How to protect goats from dogs? started by kimmom (3/16/10 at 2:59pm)	traditional canine goat loving choice..... 3/25/10 at 2:50pm by hildare	9	501
Need some help, chicken mommas! started by starshine1001 (3/19/10 at 10:31pm)	Honestly, it depends on how you package them. And seriously,... 3/25/10 at 2:43pm by Chicky2	5	463
Cob houses? started by phoebemommy (2/28/10 at 7:26pm)	I am lusting over cob houses. My family has property in... 3/23/10 at 10:10pm by adorabelle	8	788
are ducks like dogs started by acu-mom (Jessica) (3/21/10 at 7:05pm)	The biggest issue with leaving a pet of any kind is if... 3/22/10 at 3:46pm by Tizzy	5	392
Getting chickens when the neighbor has a dog started by PenelopeJune (3/13/10 at 12:45pm)	Yay! Glad it worked out! Enjoy the chickens! 3/22/10 at 2:10pm by wombatclay	15	904
Farming, rural living and teenage isolation started by mamahart (3/20/10 at 11:21am)	Thanks 7th daughters daughter! We try and have sleepovers... 3/22/10 at 9:42am by mamahart	5	788
Anxiously awaiting our goat kids' arrival started by forestrymom (3/6/10 at 10:03am)	Mamdelbosque, I was looking at your pics and just wanted to... 3/21/10 at 5:28pm by Chicky2	16	712
Single motherhood and homesteading started by honey-lilac (3/14/10 at 10:09pm)	PM'd you. 3/18/10 at 4:42pm by 1jooj	19	970
Selling raw goats milk started by htcamommy (3/16/10 at 9:51am)	around here its looking like $4 a quart and $12 a gallon... 3/17/10 at 12:23pm by htcamommy	10	669
Living in a trailer (mobile home) long-term if it means a route to homesteading? started by Carolyn R (3/14/10 at 1:54am)	I have friends living in a trailer that's been placed on a... 3/16/10 at 8:41am by 1jooj	13	1,537
Does anyone keep honey bees? started by hippiemommaof4 (11/16/09 at 2:10pm) 1 2 3	I have live bees in all my hives. One hive had major winter... 3/16/10 at 8:28am by 1jooj	46	2,749
Heading off the grid...appliance suggestions started by Linzie2 (3/10/10 at 3:50pm)	Check out http://backwoodssolar.com/ They are a great company... 3/15/10 at 2:44pm by farmer mama	5	621
Anyone have a composting toilet? started by kimmom (2/10/10 at 1:20pm)	WOod chips work great just not Cedar, they dont break down... 3/14/10 at 12:42pm by kimmom	13	896
Any one have a family milk cow? started by Shawna N (3/9/10 at 1:44pm)	I'm thinking about buying a friend's female Jersey calf once... 3/13/10 at 2:10pm by I Fly	2	355
Big City Girl Going Rural -- Columbia, MO or UofIll. area started by Purple Cat (3/13/10 at 2:08am)	I just learned that we are eligible for a USDA loan program.... 3/13/10 at 2:08am by Purple Cat	0	356
Any one make their own yogurt? started by simple living mama (1/9/10 at 2:49pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Tizzy Okay now I have a problem... 3/12/10 at 3:43pm by newbymom05	29	1,661
my overnight goats and my confusion started by htcamommy (3/9/10 at 5:27pm)	Arduinna makes a great point. We breed @ 18-ish months. Goats... 3/11/10 at 8:56pm by 1jooj	9	459
one weary mother winter started by mamahart (3/6/10 at 8:34pm)	God, I got a good laugh at your post Mamahart! I can so... 3/11/10 at 2:32am by simple...	5	475
Gardening in a cold climate started by forestrymom (3/4/10 at 10:10am)	Sorry≈ a quick off topic. honey lilac- we should start a high... 3/11/10 at 2:22am by simple...	11	500
Lehman's website is down started by htcamommy (3/10/10 at 6:15pm)	Must have been temporary. It's up now. 3/10/10 at 8:32pm by wahm	1	300
handwashing clothes/portable washers and dryers started by happyhats (1/25/10 at 1:24am)	Well, right now I do it once a week at the laundromat, and it... 3/10/10 at 3:02pm by alaskaberry	4	719
cheerio's to a goat started by htcamommy (3/9/10 at 11:28am)	i do......they love it! 3/9/10 at 6:48pm by MommaShark	2	302
Where to? started by mama2G (3/1/10 at 1:46am)	we would like to go somewhere not in US. some place that has... 3/8/10 at 7:07pm by mama2G	4	465
What do you do when you're sick? started by ltlmrs (2/18/10 at 10:36pm)	Sara, I'm so sorry if I sounded negative on you. I am... 3/7/10 at 11:05pm by PinkCedar	18	1,026
North Shore - Place to set up my yurt! started by yurtster (2/25/10 at 3:32pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by yurtster Hi everyone! What a... 3/5/10 at 8:48pm by greenish	1	397
Got a big ol' farmhouse? started by LaLibertad (4/10/09 at 11:54pm)	just to let you know I have a 2700 sqft farm house and last... 3/5/10 at 1:00pm by htcamommy	17	1,191
Going waterless. started by 1stimestar (2/27/10 at 5:45pm)	They are just trying to floridate our city water, which I do... 3/4/10 at 2:05am by 1stimestar	3	573
Dish washers or... started by honey-lilac (3/3/10 at 8:33pm)	It's a plus on home resale if that's in your future. But if... 3/3/10 at 10:58pm by JamieCatheryn	1	336
Homesteading in Alaska? started by Thystle (2/5/10 at 5:10pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by dmpmercury Preggie: Where do... 2/28/10 at 10:59pm by PreggieUBA2C	9	869
Wanting to raise chickens. started by Sylvynn (2/27/10 at 12:53am)	Quote: Originally Posted by MrsJewelsRae I definitely will... 2/28/10 at 8:22pm by newbymom05	6	446
chicken coops started by wanderinggypsy (2/27/10 at 8:42pm)	www.backyardchickens.com has a nice selection of coop plans... 2/28/10 at 6:28pm by MrsJewelsRae	1	388
Chicks vs. Chickens? started by ihugtrees (2/23/10 at 1:29am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Pepper44 But for meat, right?... 2/26/10 at 5:53pm by Chicky2	9	526
What NOT to feed your chickens? started by MrsJewelsRae (2/16/10 at 1:58pm)	I was going to mention the fruit too.No idea why the meat... 2/23/10 at 8:14am by mattemma04	10	1,027
we're moving to a commune!!! started by ScarletBegonias (2/13/10 at 4:21pm)	What a great oppurtunity it sounds like a lot of fun.... 2/22/10 at 10:55pm by dmpmercury	13	1,409
Giving our Broody hens eggs to sit on? started by kimmom (2/17/10 at 6:30pm)	I move my broody gals to their own little house and give them... 2/22/10 at 10:40pm by Erinz	6	618
Am I Insane? started by mum06 (2/21/10 at 9:57pm)	How old are your other children? If you can give them chicken... 2/22/10 at 8:54pm by sparkygirl74	4	388
hand washing family cloth started by hram (2/5/10 at 11:55am)	wow, you are planning on doing all your family laundry by... 2/19/10 at 7:07pm by calpurnia	8	960
Humor Me Please Coal -to- Corn Pellet? started by MaryLang (2/19/10 at 4:08pm)	This may or may not be a ridiculous question. We are looking... 2/19/10 at 4:08pm by MaryLang	0	251
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	574
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	591
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	1,429
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	1,102
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	763
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	1,416
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	370
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	638
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	546
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	613