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Hey y'all! Texas is a big ole state, and I think we East Texans need our own forum. So whether you're all ready here, moving here, or from here - let's chat. I'll go first. I'm moving to Cooper end of the year. I just bought 19.55 acres and hope to be moved by 12/31. I'll be bringing my 2...

Hey y'all. Moving to East Texas (Delta County) end of the year. I will be bringing a 10 week old Maremma x Anatolian X Great Pyr LGD puppy who will have been exposed to sheep, chickens, cats etc., I don't want to bring him with me and have him alone while I'm getting set up and getting...

I'm buying land in east Texas, currently they have hay planted (don't know what kind, except it's not Bermuda). I've been told they cut twice a year. How do I maintain this pasture? How do I know when it's time to cut it? Can I put animals (cows) on it and let them graze it without cutting?

Hi y'all - I'll be coming to Texas 7/27-7/31 to look at properties. I'll be moving with my two children aged 16 and 7. If any of y'all live in these areas, I'd appreciate your input on the quality of schools, and how family friendly they are. I looked at Paris crime statistics and they have me...

Anybody going to be showing at the Nevada County Fair?

Background: I started out as City Chick Ranch, because I was living in the city raising chickens and selling eggs. I'm getting ready to move to the country, so that really doesn't apply anymore. My goal is to have a small homestead and train dogs to work as service animals for people with...

I lurked here a year or so ago, and then pretty much gave up on the idea that I'd ever be a "real" member, thinking I'd never get to have livestock..... Now I'm in the process of pre qualifying for a loan and it looks like it may actually happen! I'm in California, looking for properties in...

Hi all. I've been lucky enough to get a dog from National Anatolian Rescue. I currently live on a small property 1/4 acre, with chickens, and dogs. I'm getting ready to move to a house on 13 acres with chickens, horses, goats, and dogs. This new girl 'Bella' will be arriving soon. She is a...

I just rented a house with an acre of land, all fenced and ready for livestock. I plan to move my chicken flock [12 hens - two roosters], what should I add? I want to be a bit more self sustaining. I appreciate all suggestions. Thanks. Tressa

......and want free labor? I'm looking to learn and figure the best way is to get in there and do it! Thanks. Tressa

Hi I was wondering what you put in your stalls, pastures for horses to play with? What is your horses favorite thing to ease boredom? Thanks.

I'm wondering what you put in your goat pens for them to play with... Thanks.

Can someone please advise me of any kind of ground cover I can plant to help keep down the dust? I'm in California - zone 7. Thanks.

I'm looking at converting a horse arena into a pasture; where I hope to have a few goats and a family milk cow. Since I'm converting and must plant for the pasture. What would you suggest I plant. Obviously I'd like something quick growing. Second question - can I pasture a milk cow and...

1. What state/province/country are you in and what is your climate like? I'm in the SF Bay Area, California 2. How many people are in your family? Marital status? Me, long term boyfriend, two eleven year old boys, a two year old daughter, Great Dane, Standard Poodle, Ball Python, Macaw...

My DH and I [mostly I] are interested in a self sustainable farm. We recently went and looked at a 17 acre place that currently boards horses [and a buffalo - but that's another story]. The site has four pastures, a number of indoor / outdoor areas, a 15 stall covered area, a covered circle...

Hi all. I'm an absolute newbie, who is considering a goat to my ark. Is there anybody on here from the Concord area? I'd love to have a mentor to make sure I'm really interested in having a goat.....Conta Costa County, California, US Thanks. Tressa