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lazy gardener,
from what I hear the homemade soap is great for front loaders and HE machines. It's very low-suds, which is great for that kind of machine. It may void your warranty though, FYI.
OP,
I'm having a rough time too, I'm about ready to throw in the towel. I lost my ducks to predators 2 nights ago, just lost 3 chickens 20 minutes ago (trampled each other to death panicking during a sudden storm), rabbit gave birth to dead kits instead of a healthy litter, and all my new fruit trees were destroyed by wind and wild rabbits. I'm about to give up and quit putting $$ into all these things that aren't even coming up even, much less saving me any money.
I read all your blog and enjoyed all the articles, and how to info. I also read about your rabbit, chicken, fruit tree, and predator/duck problems. You might want to concentrate on one or two of the problem areas. I had predator, and wild rabbit problems before, and they can be tough. I used to catch wild rabbits and use them for meat, there are good humane traps like the one at the link HERE.Tie your fruit trees to a stake, and put wire around the bottom to keep rabbits away, a good stake will help with wind. An old strong stick, or metal "T": post sold at home depot will hold a young tree up in strong wind. As far as the predators that can be tough. A lot depends if you are in town, and if you have firearms. I was in a place once overrun with coyotes, and we wound up having to shoot a lot of them, they do pose a danger to small children, so I didn't hesitate to use a firearm to get rid of them. anyway just a few thoughts, good luck with your chickens, ducks, rabbits, and trees.