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Pukalani-Farm

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September 10, 2022 at 7:04 pm in reply to: Starting Out

I just listened to a podcast called Plans and Provisions where Danny was the guest. He was interviewed by the host on this exact subject. Very informative.

Pukalani-Farm

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September 9, 2022 at 9:11 pm in reply to: How Do YOU Stay SANE?

My husband and I do a lot of crossword puzzles. Together but separately, if that makes any sense. The quiet helps us to relax and the puzzles help to keep our minds sharp.

Pukalani-Farm

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September 9, 2022 at 4:30 pm in reply to: New Chicken mama

Tractor Supply sells ready made coops. Space depends on how many chickens you have. They are omnivores so they can eat any table scraps. Even chicken. They eat grass and greens too. They need what’s called grit in the form of sand or oyster shells to break down their food. You can crush up their own egg shells and feed it back to them for extra calcium to make their egg shells stronger. The most important thing to do for them is to protect them from predators in your area. Every animal and his brother wants to kill chickens and eat their eggs. There should be no holes bigger than a 1/2 inch between them and the outside unless someone is watching them at all times. And predators come from the air too and some dig underneath to get at them. Even a weasel can squeeze through a 1″ hole.

Pukalani-Farm

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September 8, 2022 at 8:04 pm in reply to: What did you work on this weekend?

Emergency water storage.

Pukalani-Farm

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September 2, 2022 at 4:59 pm in reply to: Suggestion for event page.

I like this idea a lot.

Pukalani-Farm

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September 1, 2022 at 5:58 pm in reply to: Favorite Homestead tools

My husband and I have learned that it is impossible to ever have too many hoses, 5 gallon buckets, fence wire or compost on a homestead.

Pukalani-Farm

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September 10, 2022 at 2:55 pm in reply to: New Chicken mama

I have some in a gallon jar that I am experimenting with. I started them in May and will check some at 8 months and then a year.

Pukalani-Farm

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September 9, 2022 at 9:07 pm in reply to: How Do YOU Stay SANE?

I had to laugh at this because I can totally relate to your husband. It’s true. I might not get through my task list today but then I would never fall asleep tonight either because I would be thinking about all I have to do tomorrow 🤣 Fortunately, I am retired so I just finish it all and then sleep like a baby for 10-12 hours.