Raising your own and being self sufficient.
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Cutting HAY TODAY!
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muffin » Mon Jul 03, 2017 12:34 pm
FINALLY...I hope we get it off, 200+ acres to cut and bale... :goat: They had better appreciate it!
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Last post by WLLady
Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:18 am
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Question "fresh"eggs
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KimChick » Wed Jun 07, 2017 6:56 pm
I've been looking on-line to get an answer about how old fresh eggs are.
There seems to be some discrepancy, but it may come down to a week or less...
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Last post by KimChick
Fri Jul 14, 2017 10:15 am
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first pickling of the season!
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KimChick » Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:59 pm
Did my first pickling of the season the other day - 3 pints of garlic scapes.
Since I have never pickled those before, I found a recipe online and...
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Last post by Ontario Chick
Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:24 pm
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Last post by tcamp
Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:57 pm
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Fresh domestic rabbit on the barby
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ross » Wed Nov 30, 2016 5:32 pm
Bought cheap at auction just after weaning , raised at home , butchered yesterday , BBQ'd tonite , half ate . Yummmmm
2 more in barn to do ....
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Last post by ross
Thu Dec 01, 2016 7:21 am
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Help Identify this Mushroom
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Farrier1987 » Sat Nov 12, 2016 10:37 am
I found this mushroom on dead poplar log out in the open. Smells good, which is my first test. Looked on the net, cant find anything that matches....
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Last post by JP*
Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:04 am
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off grid/lessening hydro dependancy
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goatgal35 » Wed Sep 21, 2016 3:36 pm
I gave my Excalibur dehydrated away and dry in my gas oven. I would like to build a solar dehydrate. Anybody tried or have a good set of plans for...
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Last post by Maximus
Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:52 am
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LF Scoby
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goatgal35 » Fri Apr 08, 2016 9:38 am
Does anyone have a good source for Kumbocha scoby (sp) and milk and water kifer grains. All I can fine in stores is starter and I have tried kijiji...
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Last post by Jaye
Fri Apr 08, 2016 3:33 pm
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Foundation to Homesteading....
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Ontario Chick » Thu Dec 17, 2015 11:09 am
As good a place to start as any, ;) is a healthy compost pile.
Having chickens help to turn it, icing on the cake. :)
Wy compost turner.jpg
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Last post by Ontario Chick
Mon Feb 22, 2016 11:43 am
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Nut growers and woodlot events
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baronrenfrew » Wed Feb 03, 2016 8:05 am
Feb 24 in Kemptville: U of Guelph Agriculture hall EOMF Eastern Ontario Model Forest woodlot conference
Details here:
March 9 Simcoe On : SONG...
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Last post by JP*
Sun Feb 21, 2016 9:12 pm
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Foster cows
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by SandyM » Sat Feb 20, 2016 8:28 am
I'm not sure if this is in the right section, feel free to relocate Admin.
I'm wondering if this is unusual or is an actual thing. Will/Do people...
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Last post by SandyM
Sun Feb 21, 2016 7:55 am
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tanning supplies
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Syble » Fri Dec 18, 2015 3:34 pm
where is a good place to get bulk stuff? I have friends looking for lots of alum and mink oil.... thoughts? directions!?
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Last post by Farrier1987
Wed Jan 27, 2016 7:26 pm