Sandy Hall

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since Oct 09, 2013
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Reviving my homestead, one day at a time.  I'm slowly learning by doing, and looking forward to leaning from everyone one here
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Hey John! Sorry for the slow reply, things have been hectic I have Ossabaw Island Hogs. They're a small (150-200lbs) heritage breed listed as critical by the Livestock Conservancy and are also listed on the Slow Food Ark of Taste. They're lovely, hardy foragers and I'm hoping to start offering a small number of piglets beginning next spring.
11 years ago
Hey all!

I'm picking up a breeding pair of these hogs myself later this week....my first venture into pigs Im getting mine from www.vernalvibrise.com and after speaking with them I'm hoping they will be the perfect smaller breed for my farm.

Also, Vernal Vib has 5 seperate genetic lines on site, so if you decide to expand your breeding program they're a great and very knowledgeable resource.
11 years ago
Thanks all! And yes, I agree, almost heaven
11 years ago
Hi all! My husband and I are rehabbing a 35 acre homestead in West Virginia. After spending some time updating the house, I've started expanding my efforts to the outdoors.

Currently, we have a small flock of Dominick chickens, and hope to expand and offer eggs and chicks starting spring 2014. I'm raising a dairy calf, as well as 2 horses. I was also recently gifted a breeding pair of Nubian goats, but have not determined that we will continue on with dairy goats vs changing to either meat goats or another livestock variety.

Immediate (6month)plans include:
1) preparing the garden plot for next spring
2) establishing bee hives on the farm
3) determining goals for long term livestock investments
4) installing a rainwater collection system

Hope to learn from all of you! Can't wait to start delving more deeply into the forums
11 years ago
Thanks! I'm excited to get to know everyone!
11 years ago
New to the site, in the Huntington area
11 years ago
Hey! New to permies, I'm very interested in the Charleston meetings. I'll be in touch soon through your website!
11 years ago