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    Pasture development

    Hey all, I am about to clear about an acre off wooded land on my property. All trees and stumps will be removed/burned. Just raw soil and rocks and small debris will be left. What can I spread as far as seed to get some raw growth going this Spring? The soil has good PH. I know it would take...
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    Fence Stretching

    Ok, so, what then is adequate material for a couple of Nigerian Dwarfs. Will this work? http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/red-brand-square-deal-field-fence-330-ft or do I need to go with this... http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/goat-fence-48-in-x-330-ft I would prefer the $150...
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    Fence Stretching

    Thank you all.. Tons of great info! Very helpfull
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    Fence Stretching

    Thanks - but still, how do you attach to the top and bottom - anyway you could post a pic?
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    Fence Stretching

    Hey all, Anyone here used an ATV to stretch woven wire fencing? If so, is it best to use a Winch on my ATV or just use the ATV itself to pull the fencing taught? My Winch is 2500lb capacity... Any tips or step by steps would help. I know I would have to rig up some sort of pull such as 2x4 or...
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    THEY'RE HERE !

    How old are they in the first picture? When you got them?
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    THEY'RE HERE !

    Very nice... Can you post more pics of your setup/housing(and of course, the kiddos)? I plan to get some goats next Fall and would love to see your set-up. Thanks and congrats!
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    Goat Newbie

    This is the woods on my 10 acres. Rocks, fallen trees, high canopy... oaks, beech, ash, select tall pines. Lots of waist high growth on summer. Ferns etc.
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    Goat Newbie

    Thanks, what are some mini breeds to look in to? I do plan on getting 2 goats. Maybe a 1/2-1acre of land to start...
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    Goat Newbie

    Hey all, I am planning on getting a couple of goats in the next year or so. They will be homed in a fenced in wooded area on my property that is made up of mostly Oak, Beech, Ash and a few tall Pine trees... large fern and other species in the summer months. They will of course have shelter as...
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    Large Blacks

    Hey all looking for feedback on LBs... I have raised some AGHs before for meat, but am now considering LBs. How large do they get and how long to grow out? Are they good foragers? I hear they are quite docile. How is the meat? Is there lots of Lard like AGHs? Do they handle acorns well? Just...
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    Raising Cow in Woods

    Thanks. I will definitely be taking down trees... Especially the oaks! I may even get some goats in just to help clear some of the land, then maybe some pigs to tear it up prior to introducing a cow to my collection. I'd like to get some grass growing so at least there is a bit... We have just...
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    Raising Cow in Woods

    Hi all - I have 10 acres of wooded land, lots of Oak trees. Small hobby farm I'd like to grow. Would love to add a milking cow. I can cut trees, put up fencing, shelter etc... but there is no real pasture. Has anyone here raised a 'cow in the woods' so to speak and fed primarily hay year round...
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    What breeds to consider...

    Medium size... @LukeMeister... What do you mean "not the males though"?
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    What breeds to consider...

    My daughter has interest in raising, possibly breeding some rabbits. What are some good cold weather breeds to consider? Would the Netherlands Dwarf be one to consider? We would be building a nice home/shelter, but plan on keeping them outside year round. Thanks, Steve
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