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So for those of you who have been reading my posts, this weekend we go out and talk to the couple that own the farm we want. I'm getting so nervous and sick to my stomach. We want this so bad, but both of us have said, we need to except it if it's not meant to be! Man will that be hard to except...

I have read a lot about hair sheep's being good for meat, but is there one that is better than the others? Is there one that is easier to take care of? Also, do you clip the tail? If so when? I have read that it's better for the sheep health wise to clip them. Do you guys feed grain? DH said if...

How do you know what people are buying in the area? We have looked on Craigslist in the farm section for that are, and we looked at the auction for that area. Any other ideas? We also looked on Craigslist for the alfalfa, since that's what we would be selling too. I was thinking of doing a post...

With wanting to purchase the farm we want, we need to do a business plan. I have heard from people we don't need to do the big expensive plans that you can do online, and then there are people that tell us it's our best bet. Anyone have any ideas? Thank you for any info you have! Have a great...

So if you have a male and female guardian, and they are intact, will that cause problems with the family dog? I'm sure if the female guardian goes into heat, and our male family dog (who isn't intact) would smell her, would the male guardian get more territorial? Thank you for any help you can...

With my DH being a butcher, and with the foods having so much crap in them or having to be recalled, I thought we could make our own dog food. It does scare me thought because I want to make sure that my dogs get everything they need. Do you make your own and wouldn't mind sharing? or know where...

So my birthday is next month, and you know how I talked to you guys about the 400 acreage we want to get? My hubby just talked to the guy last night, and we are meeting with him next month!! :weeeI can't tell you guys how much we want this. :fl He even talked to him about putting a small...

I did a lot of baking today, and it has me more in the Christmas mood. I wish you animal lovers and great people a very Merry Christmas and a safe Happy New Year! Sure hope the New Year brings you happiness and healthy animals! Maybe babies? :weee

Hello, we live in Oregon. We are thinking about getting a farm in Eastern Oregon. So we wanted to get onto a forum where we could ask questions and hopefully get answers from experienced farmers. We have a love for getting dirty, animals, growing our own food, and working hard. Is there...