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I do not think that aquaponics is the best farming method for all people in all situations by any means. Nor is it the best growing environment for all types of plants. Like any method, it has it's pros and cons. I do not think that ANY system is perfect for everything. For me, aquaponics is an...

I live right in the middle of the city of Los Angeles. The city allows 5 hens and 0 roosters per residence as long as the birds live 20ft (I think -- it's been awhile since I started but I am pretty sure it was 20ft) from any residence. In LA county, where it is a little less dense, you can have...

I am actually in the middle of building a set up right now. I have a 8 by 14 ft homemade green house and a 300 gallon tank like this one http://www.flextankusa.com/products/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=118 I paid only $200 for it used on craigslist -- If you go this route, just...

Just thought I would say hello and introduce myself. I am a writer and children's book illustrator currently living in urban Los Angeles. I have been over on BYC for a little while now but am getting more and more into urban farming and self sufficiency so I would love to join the community over...

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I will check out that book. I think that I am going to go with Californians in separate cages. I plan on growing them fodder as do not really have any lawn. I am currently growing a wheat/barley/BOSS mix for my hens. What mix of grains would you...

I am an urban hobby farmer who is considering meat rabbits for the first time -- most likely Californians or a Flemish/Californian mix. I would likely start very small with 2 does and one male. I do not have a lot of space and was considering building hutches or cages that would be over the...