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On the subject of chickens and winter after many years of having them stop laying during the winter I finally learned a couple of tricks that will help. The first trick has to do with what they eat. It seems that I collect a lot of nettle plants during the summer and I let them dry out and...

From the FWIW department... Allergic reactions are generally caused by a protein. There are some to other things, including cheap metal such as might be used in costume jewelry. The best way of knowing what or WHAT NOT to give your child is have the child tested. It is true that cows milk has...

The only trick I know is to use potato water. Dice up a big potato and boil it for several minutes in drinking water...not tap water. Then use that water for the bread recipe. Works really good for me. Hope this helps. Saepe Expertus, Semper Fidelis, Fratres Aeterni Trim sends //BT//

Best keep an eye on your water. I understand that one of the cars on the train was filled with vinyl chloride. As we all know vinyl chloride is just one of the precursors of polyvinylchloride and none of that is good for you to have it in your system. Hope all are well. Saepe Expertus, Semper...

I can't say that I am a devout Jackie Clay fan, BUT I do read BWH regularly and have put a few "letters to the editor in there from time to time.LOL. :bow Buttercup is going to be milked, but not right away. I have been doing some research on the issue of hand operated milkers and of course I...

The gift that keeps on giving...a letter from home. Glad things are going well. You do keep DH kinda busy though. Saepe Expertus, Semper Fidelis, Fratres Aeterni Trim sends //BT//

:welcome Welcome MR2! Prior HM2, then later LCDR. Spent my time on the Nimitz, Nassau and even a bit of time on the Sumner (a tin can). We here are an interesting group, many of which have served our nation. We are glad to have you here! MR's and HT's are the folks who really DO STUFF. Those...

Opiemaster, You have identified a serious problem that most of us understand will be a VERY difficult issue to reconcile with your conscience. While we all feel we should help our own people, there comes a point when you need to expect those who need help to HELP THEMSELVES. The issue will be...

OK, I get it, I wasn't privy to the issues with your DH. He appears to lack some motivation for the situation. That is clear. You on the other hand need to take action. He'll take it with you if you are serious. I spent 2 + hours listening to this video. It was made by Alex Jones as an...

I shot a skunk in my garage with it twice and it didn't even hurt him. I think it stung a bit cause he raised his tail but had no idea where to point that tail. He came in the garage several nights later so I've got to come up with some other method. I shot at him with a .22 pistol and put a...

So you have done all that to your house and then what? You sell it, someone else benefits from all the hard work and you have to find a place and start all over. Small houses are a lot easier to take care of as you get "more mature". Unless you really love that work of starting all the way...

Let's be clear about this. Those dogs weren't "put down" they were terminated with predjudice for attempting to kill your animals. DH was well within his rights to do so and for that matter, the owner/caretaker SHOULD accept all responsibility for the injury and loss both to livestock and...

There are 50 States in the union. Each and every one of you has recited "The Pledge of Alliegance" multiple times since you were born. We do not need a "new country", we need the current people who are controlling the government that we have to be replaced and NOT ALLOWED TO COME BACK. Our...

What she said...Do that first! It is ALL good advice. your friend, A doctor

The storms seem to have paralyzed some of the east coast but not enough to stop the election. At least you have control of your own environment at home from what it sounds like. Hope you have enough wood to stay warm and dry. You are due for a "Nor'easter" today/tomorrow. Not a good time to...

Opie, et. al. Sounds like you are ready for the first three days...perhaps being ready for the first two years is next on your agenda! Nov 6 is NOT all that far off... The Faraday cage is really rather simple. There are a number of ways to do it and a large number of options. The basic issue...

What this appears to be teaching us is really how spoiled we have become as a people. MFB tells the story about red and whilte corncobs and while I can't imagine getting to that level of pain, I think I'd still prefer a wet sponge. Marianne makes a very good pont. Most Americans can not even...

I've been using my pellet machine to do a bunch of things with corn, wheat, grass, etc. It makes really great pellets that the chicken seems to like and if she doesn't, I can burn them in my stove....:lol: :lau Trim sends

I seem to remember a figure of 10 acres quoted as being needed to accomplish a satisfactory level fo self-sufficiency because on several occasions I remember refusing to buy property that was less than 10 acres. I didn't like something about them as it was so the short number of acres helped me...

Make your own. Dry ice will do it. It is really cold stuff and most grocery stores just throw it away after their shipments are put into freezers. Just a suggestion. Trim sends //BT//