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  1. thethinkingweasel

    Sheep rentals?

    Does anyone here have any experience with renting out sheep? How much do you charge for the service, and how do you go about deciding what to charge? We have recently been asked about the possibility of renting out some of our sheep for the purpose of clearing some land, mostly of poison ivy...
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    Looking for duck advice ...

    Our family has tried three times now to raise and keep a flock of ducks. The first two times we had Khaki Campbells; this time it's a similar hybrid (not sure of the name). Every time, they all end up getting killed by predators. This current flock started with 13 and we are now (about 6-7...
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    Good sources for geese?

    We are looking to expand our goose flock, and would especially like to find some genuine large Africans. Where do you recommend buying geese from?
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    Looking for Katahdins - Southeast

    Hello! We are going to be expanding our flock of sheep this year and would like to get some Katahdins from a couple different bloodlines. We are in upstate SC, but could travel as far as VA, NC, GA, or eastern TN to pick up lambs. Does anyone have any breeders to recommend in the southeast region?
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    Maternity farm work clothes needed!

    Hello friends! I am 5 months along in my first pregnancy, and have been having the hardest time finding maternity clothes that are good for working outside on the farm. My favorite work clothes are Ex Officio collared shirts with vents, and Duluth Trading cargo pants. Neither of these brands...
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    Sick Katahdin lamb...

    We got seven Katahdin lambs this spring, born a little later and therefore a little smaller than usual. They've been doing fine until this week. Six of them are frisky, alert, and eager to eat (grass and feed). One is a loner ... he is the smallest, tags along behind the others, and a few times...
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    Work Boot Suggestions?

    I'm looking for some good work boots that are sturdy, long-lasting, supportive, flexible, and NOT HOT. I have a pair of Muck boots that I wear to do barn chores and muddy/messy tasks, but in the summer they make my whole lower legs sweat and add probably 5 degrees to my body temperature. Plus...
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    Hello from upstate South Carolina!

    Hi! My name is Rebekah and I live with my husband and his parents on our family farm, 45 acres of woods and pastures. We have a horse, goat, Katahdin hair sheep, Ossabaw and Guinea Hog pigs, geese, and a flock of chickens, plus dogs and cats. I am totally new to farm life, and feel like I've...
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