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    Bamboo plants in run

    It is not actually bamboo. It is Japanese knotweed/itadori, super invasive and a pain in my grass. I think getting rid of the stuff will be a labour of love/hate.
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    Bamboo plants in run

    Interesting thread. I am bumping this old thread because I have a bamboo problem. A rather bad one. And I haven't built my chicken coop yet. What if I placed my coop and run over the worst infestation site. Do you think the chickens would eat/destroy it all or would their poo fertilize it?
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    Seems I have a tough family decision to make...

    *cyber hugs* I know what it is like to see family (and at one point in time, myself) descend into mental health crises. How infuriating it is to watch them refuse desperately needed help. And how crushing to have to dismantle an age old family business because of it. No advice for you on the...
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    is this the funkiest thing you have ever seen? !!!! (NOT FOR CHILDREN, GRAPHIC PICS!!)

    I can't really tell what is up with it, did it have two beaks?
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    what do i do with the real eggs until the hen goes broody????????

    I like to keep my car keys warm that way too. But be forewarned, it's not the best method for warming paper cash. Humidity can accumulate.
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    Lawn Toys

    A rototiller was actually left in the shop. And it works too!
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    Lawn Toys

    newfoundland- can you expand a little bit on towing a plow? I can't quite visualize it. Would I be plowing backwards? I would love a vehicle I can attach a plow to, but we can't get a pickup at the moment.
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    Rasied coop? Deep litter method?

    Hmm. I was hoping for the decomp for heat. I think a raised coop makes the most sense though since our lad is not level and full of mountain springs. I'll have to see what kinds of mud this spring brings.
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    What do I look for in a craiglist car?

    So I am in the market for a new-to-me car. What are some things I need to ask in a personal sale? (ie: not through a dealership) Thanks!
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    Lawn Toys

    Thanks guys! There's a few things I didn't think of; a wheel barrow and a generator for the freezer. For a car, I have narrowed it down to Volvo (V or XC class) or Subaru (Outback or Forrester). Does anyone know snowblowers? Can you recommend a make/model for us? It needs to be moderately...
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    Lawn Toys

    DH am I just bought our very first home on Tuesday! We have a gorgeous craftsman era home with 3 acres and an stream. Now we need to go shopping: A new car with 4WD A snow blower A lawn mower/rider? So what toys do you mountain men recommend for a city gal turned homesteader? ;)
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    Farmers, guns, and the "old days"

    I know this has gotten off topic, but I wanted to respond to the OP because DH and I were just talking about this the other day. We just bought a house on Tuesday :) We have three acres in the woods and will be getting chickens and other livestock. Land to defend. Children to protect. DH...
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    Rasied coop? Deep litter method?

    Is it possible to use deep litter method with a raised coop? We can get a lot of snow in the winters (or none, as this winter is proving) and we are on wet land.
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    Dying to start my hobby farm!! What is some good beginner advice?

    What a great thread. We are just about closing on our dream home. 3 acres of woodland for me to play around on. I am starting with chickens this spring and have dreams of Dorset cows, goats, turkeys, LGDs.... and, and, and... If anyone keeps a family cow and raises her offspring to slaughter...
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    Creative egg breakfasts needed!!!!!

    That hash brown quiche sounds great and kid friendly to boot! For my Dutch babies I use my cast iron pan. They always come out nicely and the 4T of butter keeps it from sticking. I've also done it in corningware and it came out well but not as crisoy around the edges.
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