I live in Central Wisconsin on an 9 acre farm that my husband and I bought last April. I have two horses, three dogs and two barn cats and am planning to add chickens this spring. I am so excited and am hoping to learn all that I can before those chicks arrive.
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! Great to have you with us! Congrats on your farm! A great place to begin is the Learning Center - it will get you off on the right foot. Good luck to you!
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