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raising silkmoths (silkworms) - Sericulture, Moriculture, and the wild ones

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bugs

diatomaceous earth

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wildlife

Wildlife at Wheaton Labs

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goats and sheep

Raising sheep only for wool

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chickens

best perennial chicken feed

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goats and sheep

"Backyard Dairy Goats" book

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honey bees

One Solution to the Crisis: Landrace Everything

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llamas and alpaca

in search of natural clothing - especially winter gear

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wildlife

Dale's Wildlife Photos

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chickens

making the best of raising cornish rock cross

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butchery

If I ever teach butchery or dressing a carcass again

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dogs and cats

Weird things cats have done

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bugs

I thought permaculture insect control had failed me, but land racing saved the day!

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chickens

weird things chickens have done

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honey bees

What type of hive would be best for Sheer Total and Utter Neglect?

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goats and sheep

bought an old spinning wheel...photos and questions

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bugs

ants and aphids on my apple tree

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llamas and alpaca

A book on designing a permaculture farm with a focus on Fiber?

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pollinators

Promiscuously Pollinated Tomatoes And The Bees That Make Them Possible

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honey bees

Holzer Style Log Bee Hive

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chickens

weird things chickens have done

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chickens

Does keeping chickens actually save money?

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goats and sheep

I have sheep dying for no obvious reason. I'd like to hear thoughts on what's wrong. I may rant.

34 replies 5 12

nibblers

Is there a better RAT trap?

30 replies 2 1 5

chickens

Depressed Elderly Chicken Wishes to Retire as Indoor Pet Chicken

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chickens

Excessive heat warning keeping chickens cool.

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goats and sheep

Kola meets The Kid... (A Goat Buck Battle)

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goats and sheep

Uses for dag end fleeces

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bugs

How to kill woodworm naturally

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honey bees

I think I have settled on the first hive design - Long Lang

37 replies 1 8 17

chickens

Uses for feed bags

35 replies 1 7 16

chickens

Backyard chicken vaccination

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bugs

A problem with Pyrethrums?

20 replies 1 12

bugs

Killing off squash beetles over winter in mulch

16 replies 2 5

honey bees

Go with the "Flow"? Or no?

19 replies 1 1 13

honey bees

My Layens hive story…

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bugs

Wasp condo for cabbage moth control?

11 replies 3 9

ducks and geese

Introducing my new employees

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goats and sheep

This is my corner of the world

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dogs and cats

Guard dog to protect your home…

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Mulberry as fodder for poultry, etc.

4 months ago 2 replies

shelters and habitat

Chicken Coop/Tractor/Paddock/runs Picture Round up!!

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fish

Backyard pond for trout?

4 months ago 5 replies

rabbits

Rabbit have sores on their Hocks

4 months ago 4 replies 3

rabbits

Hi I’m new to breeding rabbits and I have some questions

4 months ago 4 replies 4

dogs and cats

Blind stray cat

4 months ago 7 replies 1

goats and sheep

WineBaa, a muzzle to graze sheep in wineyards and orchards without destroying trees.

4 months ago 19 replies 1

rabbits

Pets for Poop, an outdoor rabbit run in Phoenix, AZ

4 months ago 2 replies

honey bees

Go with the "Flow"? Or no?

4 months ago 19 replies 1 1 13

fish

Tilapia at Pebblespring Farm

4 months ago 2 replies 1

honey bees

Reusing hive and equipment that have wax worm contact

4 months ago 4 replies

chickens

Automatic chicken doors: fox proofing a coop for when away or late

4 months ago 38 replies 1 4 6

pollinators

Greenhouse pollinators

4 months ago 10 replies 3

llamas and alpaca

sheep vs alpaca

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wildlife

Dead bird ID'd as a Snow Goose!

4 months ago 11 replies 4 5

critter care

Unabashed Gloating Over the Success of my Intensive Pasture Management!

4 months ago 12 replies 1

honey bees

Crush and strain method optimisation

4 months ago 5 replies 5

shelters and habitat

Turkey Habitat and Forage

4 months ago 2 replies

pollinators

Birds and Birdbaths - DIY Ungarbarge Repurposing & Reusing

5 months ago 23 replies 1 5 3

shelters and habitat

How to Create a Habitat for Hummingbirds

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dogs and cats

Dog with Heartworms....least toxic option?

5 months ago 4 replies 3

honey bees

Beekeeping for disabled people

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ducks and geese

Some thoughts on geese.

5 months ago 29 replies 2 2

honey bees

A-Z hives for disabled beekeepers

5 months ago 0 replies

bugs

Mosquitos

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chickens

Chickens vs. Ducks

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cattle

HELP! Steer with separation anxiety

5 months ago 3 replies

ducks and geese

A simple idea for paddock shift grazing for geese

5 months ago 5 replies 3 1

ducks and geese

Duck waxing and processing leftovers

5 months ago 1 reply

dogs and cats

Mollison's anti-cat discussion

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chickens

Plymouth Rock Rooster for free

5 months ago 0 replies

pigs

You're telling me there is a market for fat?

5 months ago 34 replies 3 9

dogs and cats

BBQ bone broth and bonus dog treats

5 months ago 12 replies 6

chickens

Sick chickens - help needed asap for a diagnosis.

5 months ago 3 replies

chickens

Let's talk fodder

5 months ago 5 replies

goats and sheep

New Baby Pictures 2021 - What did you get?

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ducks and geese

Looks Like My Gander Drowned My Goose!

5 months ago 12 replies 1 3

cattle

Can Cows Really Maintain an Orchard or Food Forest?

5 months ago 18 replies 1

chickens

can you keep chickens in a barn with goats?

5 months ago 5 replies 2

rabbits

Maximizing poop production...

5 months ago 12 replies 5

dogs and cats

A cat and swiss miss cocoa

5 months ago 10 replies 1 7

cattle

Shetland Cattle now in USA

5 months ago 6 replies 2 6

critter care

once a month basic-H as an animal wormer

5 months ago 47 replies [ 1, 2 ] 1

honey bees

Hands-off bees

5 months ago 23 replies 1 2

butchery

Animal Rennet Making at home - WARNING: some photos may be disturbing to some readers

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