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    Should I buy a new condo?

    I would say buy, just because the money you pay would be building equity. there are a few downsides to owning, including wear and tear, but you would be able to renovate the condo how you want. If you wanted to, you could even rent it out while living elsewhere! One thing to look out for would...
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    Problems with a Lesson Pony

    Instead of lessons, have you considered leasing a horse? Not all places offer it, but if you can find one that might be better. pay $xx a month and get unlimited rides. full lease tends to be 5-6 days a week, half lease is ~3 days a week. probably cheaper than three lessons a week, and there...
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    Feeding Practices ~ Rabbits

    I don't have anything to contribute there, but with keeping the big ones I'd wager you're losing some feed efficiency. there was a long term study done in Australia with cattle on this concept and resulted in the lowline breed. Here is a link...
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    Rabbit Hay Questions

    I was always told that hay should be offered 24/7, but more as a supplement than the sole feed, as in pellets should be offered as well. If the hay is being marketed as alfalfa mix, ask how much alfalfa is in it. It can often be as low as 10%, which would be acceptable IMO. What about grain...
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    Heritage Hog Carcass Yields

    Alright, sorry to post twice in a row like this, but I finished a chart that compares all of the 'American Style' values for the pig breeds. The Ossabow actually holds it own in the chart, it seems that while it listed the total values for all the other breeds, it only listed the lean yield...
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    Heritage Hog Carcass Yields

    Okay, after looking at the report, I think the reason for Ossabow Island coming in so low is because it seems to be very fatty. The ham, for example, had a 3 inch or thicker ring of fat, same as with the loin. If you want heavy lard production this is your pig, though I don't know how much of...
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    Heritage Hog Carcass Yields

    I'm not sure if anyone else has posted about this, apologies in advance if it has been, but while researching different pig breeds I came across this. University of Kentucky did a study on the different carcass characteristics of heritage breeds, and since it was done with selling in mind they...
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    Anyone know what kind of snake this is?

    Lotta times even if it isn't 'correct' as long as everyone knew what you meant that became its name. My family used to call bell peppers 'mangos'. don't know how that started lol.
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    Does anyone do there own butchering?

    As someone who admittedly has never done it, I'm gonna go out on a limb and say: its as difficult as you want to make it. Little elaboration there, you could kill,gut, skin and quarter and call it a day, or you could kill, gut, scald and take the time to debone every cut. If your goal is just...
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    Anyone know what kind of snake this is?

    http://www.californiaherps.com/snakes/snakespics.html Should be able to help. Solid colored snakes like that are difficult to identify, imo. ETA: fired this off without looking, but I think Northwestern Gartersnake is a fit. Head is too defined to be any sort of thread snake or rubber boa...
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    Grass feeding is a success!

    if you can get the buns to eat them, the thistles are really good for them. I've hear about 24% protein and more minerals than grass due to the long roots. has anyone tried bringing the buns to pasture, like in a tractor?
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    Multi-species bulk feed

    I've been looking into this as well, and I found this recipe in a book. Book said it would be good for cows, goats,rabbits, pigs. 2 part barley 1 part oat and 1 part bean. I know next to nothing about nutrition, but I imagine the barley has the 'ideal' protein level, with oats lower but cheaper...
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    Remove wattles?

    And you thought nubians were bad!:lol: The only thing I have heard, is that with wattles you have to regularly check under them for ticks.
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    NEW ZEALAND VS FLORIDA WHITES

    I'm in no way experienced, but thought I'd throw this out there. Florida Whites have two main points: small size and efficiency. The small size won't be appreciated in your situation (8 mouths to feed), so you'll have to decide if it is worth it for the higher ratio. Of course, you could...
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    mysterious deaths with neurological symptoms

    Totally wierd :/ I'm no help, but I wanted to pop in and say freezing slightly damages the body- probably not a big deal for what you are looking for, but I've heard of it affecting snake prognosis and certain tissues. Refridgerating is a friendlier option if it is possible. Of course, then you...
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    How many chickens are too many?

    I have no chickens, so take what I say with a grain of salt. I think 'too many' is when you spend more on their feed than what they give back, or you don't need what they produce. As long as they aren't overcrowded, and you use what they give you, you don't have too many. Since you're getting...
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    Good trade? opinions please

    Check how much goats are going for in your area. You could always accept the trade and sell the goats, but if you have cash offers coming in, then might not be the best idea, since you will have to feed until they sell. Round my part, they're giving away fully trained full-size horses...never...
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    Anyone need a milking parlor makeover?

    can't help at all with most of this, but for the water, you could try a laundry sink so you could sanitize the equipment out there, and instead of shelves, you could use milk crates. attach them facing out and you can hang things (halter, leadline,) off the bottom, and set things inside and on...
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    DIY Goat Sheds

    I don't have a picture:( sorry. They had cut most of one side off, leaving a lip on the bottom to hold straw in, and sanded the edges smooth. My memory says it was for pigs origionally, but for Large black hogs (300lbs+).
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    DIY Goat Sheds

    I don't know if it was on here, but I saw somebody using an IBC tote for a shelter- cut one side off. I wish someone would do that here- one of our factory has like 50 stacked up outside. they appeared last year, and the numbers are only growing...
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