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Sunn hemp, anyone use it as forage? My reading says it has about a 60 day cycle time, high protien in the leaves (~30%), and doesn't seed in most of the United States due to its lack of cold hardiness. It also is said to be good at adding nitrogen the soil when mowed. Higher is said to be 4-6...

Maybe a stupid idea, but: I plan to install a 6-8 strand electric fence, the lowest strand being at 6 inches, strand two at 12. Is there a reason I can't run the lower one or two stands on one energizer and the rest on another? I have two energizers, so cost is not an issue. I can place the...

If I were to install two separate fence systems with one energizer for each fence, could I use the same ground rods for both systems? The energizers would be within 30 feet or less of each other feeding two independent . I understand the energizers would technically be connected together...

This thread is to be informational. Many localities have different common names for various plants. Some plants are poisonous, some healthy, some a little of both. I would like people to share pictures of plants they encounter and discuss their safety for various animals. Many areas are being...

Any pros or cons between these two brands of portable fencing? I'll be using them for goats and they seem similar. Is there any reason one might be better?

I'm getting two Nigerian dwarf goats next week. I have converted 48sq ft of she'd for housing. Now the opportunity has arisen to acquire two alpacas at a very reasonable price. I'm sure they can live together, but please tell me it isn't enough housing for them for the winter! The attached...

Thought I should start a little thread about my place, hopefully post some pictures once in a while. I'm bad about updating things, but everyone is so friendly here. 1. What state/province/country are you in and what is your climate like? Pennsylvania, USA 2. How many people are in your...

I have an 8x10 shed. I'm considering sectioning off a 6x8 portion for two Nigerian dwarfs arriving in two months. The remaining are will be for feed and supply storage for them and my poultry. Problem: the floor is wood. I can't remove the floor. Would screwing a layer of concrete board to...

I'm new and sure this has been asked many times, but... I will be getting two ND kids this fall. I will start with a ( roughly) 4-500 sq ft panelled area, expanding to a couple acres of brush, pasture and woods. I know that is a lot of fence. I've seen mention of using t-posts with fencing...

New here. Been on Byc for several years, same name. Currently no herd animals, but have two Nigerian dwarf wethers coming in two months. Going to learn a lot!