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You might find this link useful: http://www.ithaca.edu/staff/jhenderson/chooks/chooks.html Keep in mind that whatever size run you have, they will completely decimate it. You might want to think now of what type material you'd like (sand, stone, etc). Also, plan on some 'bachelor quarters'...

I don't think anyone really addressed this question. I know you've reduced your estimated hens to 42. They won't lay ANY eggs for about the first 20 weeks ... some longer. The initial eggs will be smaller (commonly referred to as pullet eggs). After the hens get up to speed, they will...

I recommend horse ivermectin over bovine. Just me, I think they are more cautious when making horse medications. I've used the tube paste for years. You can often get it for under $3-$4 a tube. I have herding dogs and never had any adverse effects using the paste. If you notice, your...

I've always thought what a cool idea it would be if all workout gyms were hooked so that they generated electricity from all the people on the bikes & walkers. Probably could take a whole shopping strip off the grid! :gig As to cost, it's unfortunate it is still so far out of so many budgets...

I found a big bag of it at Sam's Club.

No real advantage. I bought 50 Blk Stars (sexlinks) last sprng and have a great flock of cold hardy high production hens. I have a separate 'flock' of cochins & EEs at the barn. In times past, I've had a flock of RIRs & Barred Rock, also very cold hardy & great layers. Sometimes when folks...

My husband was laid off in July. He starts his new job tomorrow, 6 months to the day of his layoff. He also had to take a pay cut, but his new job is located only 3 miles from home with regular hours (his last job was driving 700-1000 miles a week with 10+ hours overtime). They are...

I started being 'green' in the 70's ... and have carried a lot of 'current' recommendations for the last 30+ years because it just made sense. Like not driving frivolously, never buy a new car (takes a lot more energy to make a new one), then repair until it's DEAD. I had a Dodge Caravan go to...

ManeNTail is a good basic shampoo, inexpensive, and easily available. I always mix my shampoo up in a big jug or pitcher with lots of water ... easier to spread over the whole dog. Another quick therapy for hot spots is 'powdered anti-perspirant' or 'fungal foot powder.' We used to have...

For the best 'tutorial' spend a week or so reading the ANSWER CENTER. http://pages.ebay.com/community/answercenter/index.html You will find more information about what kind of things to plan for. The books aren't really necessary. There is no 'magic' bullet. It is a lot of work for a...

Today I finally got a spiral perm. Been putting it off for a couple of YEARS 'cause I just couldn't justify the cost. Well, found out the local high school cosmetology department schedules appointments for outsiders three day a week. So, how much did my LONG haired spiral cost? $15.00 ...

Colored Egg Farmer ~~ yes there are wind turbines along the mountain range going into Scranton-Wilkes Barre. I understand they are planning on a wind farm somewhere around Mehoopany soon. corancher ~~ Is this for just one? How did you get this? Where are you located? I'd love to lease out...

Happened by a 'free' yard sale on a recent trip to the post office. First one I've stopped at in quite awhile, but there was a bouncing kid's horse. Grabbed that for my granddaughter, along with some doors, and a wooden shelf that looked a lot like an impromptu nest box (already in service)...

Hi again, neighbor !! (CEF) ~~ We are in Wyoming County in northeastern PA. Yankee, where are you? We lived in Greencastle many moons ago (just over the border from Hagerstown MD). It was such a beautiful farm area. I loved the old stone barns & houses. We were a lot younger then, and...

I think 'small scale' windturbines for the homeowner would be awesome. Have wondered why there hasn't been more technology in that direction for a long time. You don't need a 'lot' of wind to make wind turbines work. Oh, hi, colored egg farmer. Don't blink ... I think there is a wind farm...

This new forum is great. Being an old 'hippie homesteader' from the 70's who has slowly been returning, I've been looking for input from the various forums to interact with others. Back in the 70's we didn't have internet and we learned a lot from Mother Earth News and all the books we could...

Love the OLD colendars. Still have my mother's (which may have been my grandmother's), I've had it for 35 years. One of the legs recently fell off and I considered whether it was at the end of it's usefulness ~~ and quickly dismissed it. Somewhere along the way I found another one just like...