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    ((Serious Gardening))

    Maybe this was asked already, I did a search and didn't come up with much. How do I get rid of grasshoppers? I mean ALOT of the buggers! Our 5 acres is covered in them, we can't walk across the yard and talk at the same time cuz there are so many they get in your mouth my 7 chickens get the...
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    Ya know you live out in the boonies when....

    When potty training your toddler includes her saying "Mom I gotta pee! I can't make it to the house!" Then she drops her drawers and lets it fly
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    Funniest Things A City Slicker Has Ever Said To You?

    A guy, from a nearby big city, that was interested in dating me ( years ago) asked me if cows actually feel like leather! after I realized he wasn't kidding I explained the whole leather making process to him, he puked!!
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    The pleasant atmosphere of old feed stores...

    I just read today that the "old feedmill" in my hometown is going to be saved and used as an antique shop! I'm SO happy to hear that I remember going there as a kid with my Grandma and Cousin, there was always a cat laying around I could play with, and the smell of the molasses:) I still love...
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    Chickens do the darndest things

    Mine like to perch on the lawn mower steering wheel. They also like to pick bugs off the baby's diaper, then it's a dance as she spins to see who's grabbing her butt and the chicken is still after whatever bug is stuck there. Hilarious. Our Cochin rooster always chases pigeons out of the yard...
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    I can't believe some people...They make me laugh, in a sad kind of way

    Sucky parenting is leading the way in our unraveling society. I absolutely agree with Rusty that this woman feels guilty and probly not just for wronging you, but also for numerous other crappy things she and her selfish children have done. Its excellent your taking the higher road. I think...
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    ((Serious Gardening))

    I'm new to planting edible things and I'm wondering when my leaf lettuce is okay to pick and eat? Right now the plants are bright green about 10 inches tall and maybe 15-20 inches around. Also do I use soap to wash the leaves? Any advice is helpful!
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    Do chickens have a "sweet spot"?

    One of mine definitely has a sweet spot! She stretches her neck out and soaks it up. My favorite doesn't seem to like cuddling though but she does fall asleep on my lap often!
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    heat and short tempers

    Several times today I've wanted to throw a fit that would completely outdue my toddlers typical meltdown. I kept it to teeth grinding and growling. So far anyway the day is not over yet!
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    need wood burning stove opinions

    I would absolutely recommend an outdoor stove. You have to fill it less often and it can fit longer peices. Also house insurance usually goes down.
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    Hawks in wooded areas...

    A relative of mine just had an issue with this earlier this week. She lives in a heavy woods and thought her chickies were safe from airborne creatures, until she stepped outside and saw a redtail hawk in her coop! Lesson learned, the put a wire roof on immediatly.
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    He asked for it...

    How refreshing! Finally a bad guy gets what he deserves!
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    Hosting a garage sale

    What great advice! I was definatly wondering about how much change to have, think I have that covered now. Thankfully my kids let me get a ton done today, now im actually getting excited! Insted of marking all the baby clothes ive decided to make signs and have them all priced the same! I dont...
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    Hosting a garage sale

    This weekend il be having my first ever garage sale. I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed at the massive chaos that is my yard and garage. Family members are bringing more stuff every day. Im a very organized person and there is nothing organized about garage sales. My anxiety level is rising...
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    Possible diariah-chicks

    Wow I never would have done a search for a poop chart! Thank you that is very helpfull, I'm glad to find out everything is normal. I haven't seen any blood anywhere, Ive been keeping an eye out. Thank you!
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    Possible diariah-chicks

    Also, what other symptoms should I watch for?
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    Possible diariah-chicks

    Being new to chickens i may be overreacting. Id rather be safe than sorry. My chicks are 7-8 weeks old, idk what breeds exactly since TSC is so helpfull. the chicks have been outside off and on for about two weeks now. They are eating non medicated feed, they seem to be eating a ton. I haven't...
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    fireworks -n- young chickens

    Coming up on fourth of july?? Oh how that makes my stomach sour! I feel like spring has barely started!
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    How do we get off our own backs?

    Somethings I do when I'm being consumed by negative thoughts, I wear a rubber band on my wrist so everytime I catch myself dwelling on negative things I give my self a good snap! It works:) exercising usually helps me as well, a change in scenery or going into a different room, if I'm feeling...
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