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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.

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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

29 replies 18 20

bugs

How to kill woodworm naturally

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honey bees

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

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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?

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honey bees

My Layens hive story…

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bugs

Wasp condo for cabbage moth control?

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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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Small Paddock for livestock ready to be harvested

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cattle

What are the Different Breeds of Cattle?

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wildlife

Dust bath for birds.

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nibblers

Is there a better RAT trap?

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rabbits

Meat rabbits in the Mojave desert

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critter care

Other Edible Critters?

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nibblers

Knocking down insects with compressed air.

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horses, donkeys and mules

List of pasture capable flowers that are friendly to horse/cattle AND bees/birds...

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pigs

How about letting pigs spill water purposely to fill wallow but in a controlled manner?

1 month ago 2 replies 1

honey bees

Details for a hollow log hive

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bugs

Row cover, window mesh, tulle, what do you use?

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nibblers

Using Squirrels to Harvest Nuts

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shelters and habitat

Gourd birdhouses

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chickens

Keeping track of eggs.

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pigs

Obese pig question

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ducks and geese

Moveable duck house for paddock shifting

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honey bees

New Beekeeper - Warre Hive / Hybrid Hive Questions - Tee Hive

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pigs

Breeding system questions???

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critter care

Wanted: Garden Buddy

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cattle

Banding bull calves

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chickens

Saving money on chicken feed

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bugs

Ants eating adobe house….sigh

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rabbits

Raising Rabbits in Texas Heat

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chickens

Input regarding breed selection with a hobby production layer flock

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bugs

Disrupting the 2 year tick life cycle

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goats and sheep

All Natural Anti-Parasite Treatment For Goats?

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rabbits

"canned" rabbit.

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cattle

Volunteer on Your Cattle Ranch/Farm

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nibblers

Looking for advice after a recent home invasion

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chickens

anyone following avian flu fears?

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chickens

Do small (early) eggs hatch smaller chickens?

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dogs and cats

Dogs living outdoors with comfort. How?

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chickens

Hacking the Backyard Chicken Monopoly

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dogs and cats

dog food

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pollinators

What Edible Plants do Pollinators Love?

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dogs and cats

Do it yourself shots

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bugs

Squash vine borer

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dogs and cats

Livestock Guardian Dogs for Small Farmsteads

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honey bees

Bear prevention idea

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goats and sheep

lamb walking on tip toes - twinkle toes

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chickens

resources on understanding chicken behavior?

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pigs

Pig hoof trimming

1 month ago 3 replies

rabbits

Homegrown foods for rabbits

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dogs and cats

Why me, we have 3

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