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A search at the sabbatical website doesn't show your property. Do you have another link with more info? How much would the rent be?
Sofia Grogan"
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Best lamb breeds for meat?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rebecca Nov 10, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Looking to start raising lamb for meat. What's your experience with the best breeds in terms of both quality (taste) and ease of care? I plan to start very small, maybe 3 or 4 lambs.Thank you!…Continue
Drying goat milk into powder?
Started this discussion. Last reply by NHF Mar 28, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Any knowledge out there on taking fresh goat milk and making it into a powder form? Thanks!MeredithContinue
Which breed of heritage turkeys?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Closer Walk Farmstead Jan 24, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hi folks,I had a related post a few days ago about finding poults and several people mentioned that certain breeds of heritage turkeys are more (or less) aggressive than others. I'm new to turkeys…Continue
Finding turkey poults
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tessa Britian Jan 28, 2012. 13 Replies 0 Likes
I have a small farm in Maryland and will be adding heritage breed turkeys this spring. I'm going to start small, maybe 10 or so turkeys, but my problem is that the hatcheries I've called all ship…Continue
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Sofia Grogan replied to Meredith's discussion Small Farm for Rent - MD - Summer 2013 to Summer 2014 (somewhat flexible) in the group (F) Finding Land
Rebecca replied to Meredith's discussion Best lamb breeds for meat?
"It may be too late to respond, but we've raised barbados black bellies, and now katahdin. The meat is excellent and we find the younger we process them - the better. The best weight (for our own consumption) is 60lbs. or…"
Meredith replied to Meredith's discussion Small Farm for Rent - MD - Summer 2013 to Summer 2014 (somewhat flexible) in the group (F) Finding Land
"Let me know if you have any questions, Andi. Thank you! "
Chris Stelzer replied to Meredith's discussion Best lamb breeds for meat?
"I think it would be beneficial to look at raising breeds that are easy to keep. For example they don't die in the winter, you don't need to trim hooves and dock tails. In my experience, hair sheep are the best. However, not all hair sheep…"
Andi Hernandez replied to Meredith's discussion Small Farm for Rent - MD - Summer 2013 to Summer 2014 (somewhat flexible) in the group (F) Finding Land
"Meredith, You may be an answer to my prayers. I will check out the home and get back to you."
Meredith added a discussion to the group (F) Finding Land
Small Farm for Rent - MD - Summer 2013-2014
All,We are looking for a responsible family that shares our small farming vision to rent our farm next summer for 6 months to a year. My husband is in the military and will likely be deploying, and we've decided to take this (hopefully one-time) opportunity to move abroad while he's away. Our 3 kids and I will move to Europe and experience a different lifestyle and bring home new perspectives on farming, cheese making, and living. We are really excited about this adventure! But we need to…See More
Meredith replied to Richard Biggins's discussion Turkey poult leg problem
"Here's what we used, the Shroeder-Thomas splint on page 430 of this chapter on trauma medicine in birds. http://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/avmed/ampa/16.pdf "
Meredith replied to Richard Biggins's discussion Turkey poult leg problem
"We decided to try to fix it ourselves. (Ha!) My husband is in the medical field (people, not animals, but there's an intrinsic knowledge that sometimes translates) and we found an awesome textbook PDF that showed us how to make and…"
Lilac Hill Farm replied to Meredith's discussion Best lamb breeds for meat?
"We have started a Katahdin flock. We have butchered in late fall and late winter, depending on scheduling at the processor and the meat has been delicious. I chose a hair breed because I do not want to deal with the wool. At this point in time…"
Meredith replied to Richard Biggins's discussion Turkey poult leg problem
"I have a similar problem but I'm sure mine is an injury...turkey is about 6 weeks old and my husband found him with his leg slipped in between the joint of a plywood divider the turkeys all perch on. He's not sure if the leg is…"
Dusty Bottoms replied to Meredith's discussion Best lamb breeds for meat?
"Hi Meredith,
Sorry there haven't been responses...please also join the sheep group and ask there. However, I hear that Dorpers and Katahdins are very good meat breeds, but I don't have a lot of personal experience. You also need to…"
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Best lamb breeds for meat?
Looking to start raising lamb for meat. What's your experience with the best breeds in terms of both quality (taste) and ease of care? I plan to start very small, maybe 3 or 4 lambs.Thank you! MeredithWalkersville, MDSee More
NHF replied to Meredith's discussion Drying goat milk into powder?
"When we researched drying cow's milk we found out that it was not able to be done at home. You need very specialized equipment.
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Meredith posted a discussion
Drying goat milk into powder?
Any knowledge out there on taking fresh goat milk and making it into a powder form? Thanks!MeredithSee More
Meredith commented on Dusty Bottoms's blog post Keeping a Heritage Turkey Flock
"Curious if you let your turkeys and chickens pasture together? Great article, and very helpful! "
Tessa Britian replied to Meredith's discussion Finding turkey poults
"I had a great experience finding Bourbon Reds on Craig's List by searching in rural areas nearby. The person had hatched the birds on her rural property and they were very healthy birds ideal for our area which has very HOT summers. …"
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- At 10:30pm on January 11, 2012,
Pat Barr said… For good heritage turkeys, I use Porter's Rare Heritage Turkeys (http://www.porterturkeys.com/index.htm ). I've bought from them several times, and they guarantee live arrivals (and stand behind it!)
A couple of years ago, Ideal suggested having a couple of chicks with the poults. When I did that I went from a 80 percent not live, to a 75 percent (actually higher) that did. I think the chicks teach the poults how to eat and drink).
Pat
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