Posts by punk-a-doodle

What I'd recommend for a mini cow on 1/2 acre: -set up a fodder system -set up a fodder system -set up a fodder system There are instructions on this forum for chicken fodder systems, but lots elsewhere too. It will help cut down on...

If you are in an urban area, your shelters probably actually have a demand and are importing dogs (some are more open about this practice than others). Chihuahuas and other in-demand small dogs were the big import at the last city I...

Impressive! Keep us posted. Ps. Planting the blackberries on or along a fence line will open up that garden space for something else. Not sure from the picture if they are free standing bushes or acting a a wall for the garden.

Pretty sure.

Sounds like the dexters will do that for you, and the are easier to find than some others. I'm not sure if you want to do AI for breedings, but if you need a bull in the area, that might help guide your options based on what is...

I like miniature Jerseys, but I can be hard to find good animals and honest breeders. What qualities are you looking for in a cow?

RJ: Good luck finding the rabbits and goats you are looking for! Some goat/rabbit specific forums and clubs can really be helpful when locating breeders and lines that match your specific needs. I've had a lot of luck locating La...

Yeah, find out the why.  Biosecurity is not a good enough reason for me personally.  Make me change clothes and step in a foot bath, but I want to see the facilities and animals when I am buying.

Brown or other dark canvas work pants can stand up to a hard poop week and come out looking clean. Actually, I think they can stand up on their own, with no help from you. The pair I wore was thick and felt like wearing stiff...

Oh wow, looks like it's held up really well! Really comforting to hear from someone who has a JW home that has seen some years.