"Thanks for the reply. The first thing that I have done, that I'm sure is correct, is order Greg Judy's book. The pasture that I am looking at had sorghum on it last year, before that it was in hay production, but not good hay. The owner…"

"Thanks for this post! We are just looking into cattle as a possibility and the questions are never ending. How does one determine quality pasture this time of year? Anything specific to look for and are there previous crops that were grown on…"

"I can't speak for the guardian dogs, but I have a mixed flock of chickens and ducks that free range during the day. We see fox and coyotes,but never on our land, (We have only 2 acres). I do have rather large dogs, Mastif and Rotty's. I…"

"Pat, Your comments about heat producing compost under plants brought back a few memories. We lived on three acres and housed as many as 14 horses. I shoveled "horse apples" every night after work, and most Saturday mornings. After…"

"My ducks follow the chickens into the coop at night. They are rather noisy so it would depend on how close the neighbors are, and more importantly how your relationship with them (the neighbors the ducks will be fine ) is progressing. We have a…"

"We have a couple of moscovies, a crested and a few that I'm not to sure about as far as breed goes. These ducks came from a local auction and I don't know their  ages. Any suggestions on keeping them out of the koi pond?"