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Best Fencing for Rotational Grazing Mixed Herds
Started this discussion. Last reply by Deborah @ Antiquity Oaks Dec 22, 2011. 15 Replies 2 Likes
We've tried 6 strand electrical with step in posts, but:a) it was incredibly cumbersome to move every other day (wires tangle/step ins break/etc)b) our two Nigerian Dwarf wethers respected it for…Continue
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From City to Farm commented on Little Seed Farm's blog post 20 Meals A Week
"Ah, yes...the dishes!! We've been assembling some good, healthy frozen meals on Sundays that can be popped into the oven when we go out for chores, and then come back in to a yurt smelling heavenly. Those are the days we have our act together.…"
From City to Farm commented on Walter Jeffries's event Launched Kickstarting the Butcher Shop Project
"Just donated!! Good luck with the campaign, we need more "on farm" butcher shops out there.
I just launched my own KS campaign for an agritourism type idea -- would love suggestions on things that have worked for you!…"
From City to Farm commented on Dusty Bottoms's blog post Putting Together a Small Family Farm
""Be nice to your family after a skunk sprays your dogs, the goat escapes the pen and a hawk just ate one of your chickens." --- ohhhh, so true and yet so hard!!! I've been forced to accept we can't add every animal I've ever…"
From City to Farm commented on Dusty Bottoms's blog post So You Want to Live in a Yurt
"So glad Cassie!! And thanks for buying the ebook, it's really great to know other people are out there dreaming and doing too. "
From City to Farm replied to Jim Hunt's discussion How big is the demand for land?
"As a matter of fact I DO know someone. They are putting up a yurt in the spring. They will also be building in Floyd, VA....about 20 min from us. Floyd is a great place to visit in the spring. Message me with your contact details if you want me to…"
From City to Farm replied to Jim Hunt's discussion How big is the demand for land?
"Awesome, LOVE it.
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From City to Farm replied to Jim Hunt's discussion How big is the demand for land?
"We're renting 22 acres from someone that has a 70 acre vacation home. It's been abandoned for years, so super overgrown with brambles and such. We put up a 30 ft yurt, and will be using animals to bring the land back to its prime. Win/win…"
From City to Farm replied to Jim Hunt's discussion How big is the demand for land?
"Wow, that's a great opportunity for someone! I would imagine the only issue you'll have is figuring out your parameters and picking the right candidate. Good luck, and great idea!
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From City to Farm commented on Dusty Bottoms's blog post Fall Buying for Spring Gardens
"No worries, not trying to be snarky...wouldn't have sneezed at it if it was a general use, but thought it was a bit odd since it was a contest post. Thanks!"
From City to Farm commented on Dusty Bottoms's blog post Fall Buying for Spring Gardens
"Great post, but would have appreciated credit for the photo you used.
http://www.farm-dreams.com/photo/arugula?context=user"
From City to Farm commented on Dusty Bottoms's blog post 7 Tips to Successful Chicken Raising
"Our biggest issue as chicken newbies was over-worrying about EVERYTHING. Will the chickens be warm enough, will they stay close, will they roost, will they lay, will something eat them, etc etc. 6 months later, most of our worries seem so silly -…"
From City to Farm commented on Dusty Bottoms's blog post 12 Steps to Running Your Own Hog Farm Business
"Great article! I use DE on my animals and it's amazing how quickly it works. Only thing is - you have to keep it up on a regular schedule or the worms come back! Makes it a tad more labor intensive than commercial wormers, but well worth it in…"
Pat Barr commented on From City to Farm's photo
Great Pyr LGD puppy
"Been thinking a lot about your pup (and you thinking on getting sheep this spring)... What I'd suggest is you buy (or acquire lol) a couple of bottle fed lambs. Pen them (the lambs and the pup) together (make sure the pup can't get…"
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He Couldn't Wait..
Goats have no patience, did you know? We had 12 bales in the trailer, and fit onnnne last in the back of our Subaru.This is Shy Guy, one of our Nigerian Dwarf wethers, who is obsessed with trying to get into the house and/or car. It took him about…
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