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After chemical abortions have become more prevalent I started noticing a huge increase in local and national livestock groups having animals spontaneously abort, at all different stages of development. Not looking for a debate on abortion over here, let’s all remain friends and not dive into...

Alright. New sheep (had them one week) has green gunk around her eyes and a little in her nose. What’s my treatment? I believe I have vetrycin ointment, I have vet RX. Do I use those or something else? Natural treatment is better.

As the title implies, sheep are coming soon to a farm near me! :weee Three six month old teeswater sheep. I have so much to do. What on earth am I doing? I’ve never had sheep. Ahhh. So, questions to ensue. Can sheep eat corn? Three sided shelter enough? What’s the best way to introduce to...

My friend is looking for a goat. Here’s what she’s found. What are your immediate thoughts? Guy says $250, probably bred, and throws twin girls. Also says she’s 4-5 years old and when lactating gives 1.5 gallons a day. Something feels off to me, but I can’t place my finger exactly on it. Is she...

Well y’all I hope everyone is having a good Sunday. Today I went out and my goat, 8 years old, had some white stuff coming out of her bits and was a little swollen. Figured she’s in heat. Then my mom noticed she’s pretty bagged up. I’ve noticed her udder was a little bit lately, but nothing...

Give me a book and you’ve given me the world -unknown What are your favorite homesteading or self sufficiency books?

Well, hey there. I have a bit of a journal over on back yardherds but I wanted to start one here. I’m not rightly a farmer or anything of the sort, but I would love to whip this hobby farm into a homestead. So, I think sufficient self might be a better fit for my journal. When I was a...

Alright y’all, I’m expanding my garden. I’ve got an area about 12x16 very partial shade. I’m going to have to add a lot of manure to the soil and dig it up and all. But, I’m wanting to make it super fun for some kids! We’ll probably be moving in a few years, when I finish nursing school, but...

Okay, we’ve had an unseasonably warm winter so far and my usual small weevil problem is out of control. You can hear them humming as soon as the door is open. I’m thinking of sulfur smoking them. Seeing as I’ve never burned sulfur what are your safety tips? My total plan is to remove the hay...

I got some hair from my neighbor’s pony. Mane and tail. Does anyone know how to make a bracelet out of it? I was hoping to make it on the thicker side. How do I seal the ends and get it on and off? Most of what I’ve looked up doesn’t look like it could withstand a lot of wear and tear, this...

Hello there! I have been a member on y’alls sister sites for a while, so I decided to join this one too! My main question is how long can I store flour in five gallon buckets? I live in a humid climate, so I don’t know if that will affect store times too much. Also, has anyone tried storing...