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I took the flock that my neighbor no longer wanted. They are still in a cage, but it's much larger with more space to exercise and a larger coop. They aren't adapting well though. They hide a lot and aren't eating as much as they should. Nothing else has changed. They can't see my other...

Yes, I've checked. Unfortunately, they don't operate here. I think my area might be too far in the country. We need to get a work vehicle of some sort anyway. We actually started saving up before the pandemic hit. You had a good tip though.

You could try lightly tacking them up here and there, or you could buy some temporary hem tape and try that. I would probably just return them for something that's the appropriate length though. They seem less like convertible pants and more like a nuisance if you have to do a lot with them.

It sure felt like that's what happened to my U-pick berry operation. I also host weddings and that seemed to go up in smoke overnight as well. I imagine that's how many farmers feel after they've experienced a natural disaster too. Farmers are made of tough stuff though. We'll fight to...

A lady from the gardening club forwarded me an article about superstitions with food and agriculture. I haven't heard of most of them, but it's a fun read. I do know the one about hanging a horseshoe over the door for good luck though.

I'll try that one the next time I'm babysitting my neighbor's toddler. I think she'll get a kick out of it. Thanks for the suggestion. As my kids have grown older, it's like the creative side of my brain has turned off.

Have you looked into the plastic fencing that somewhat resembles chicken wire, but it's tougher and less flexible? I believe they sell it at Home Depot and the like. It's supposed to be pretty tough.

I'm with @pseag, cold temperatures are a problem for piglets. We don't keep our sows in gestation crates, locked up tight in a shed with the piglets. It would be easier to keep the piglets warm if we did raise them that way, but it seems cruel to me. As such, we time it for spring, usually...

Since the pandemic hasn't really let up, we're looking into getting a delivery van or two in order to serve our customers. I figured a van would be better because it provides protection from the elements and offers more climate control, but my husband is leaning towards a large truck instead...

I'm no expert, but I think you're only seeing a portion of what goes into harvesting potatoes. I believe they usually kill the vines several days to weeks in advance. You just aren't seeing that part.

I don't blame them for being fussy. Snow isn't fun for me either. My cows don't seem to mind the snow. They're actually fond of eating the snow, even though they have heated water troughs. I used to get worried that they would lower their body temperature that way, but the guy at the...

I think farmers do more than the average citizen to protect the land. Has there been a study on that or anything? I would've been put off by that person's question, @BIGRED. I do many things to protect the environment. I recycle, I repurpose, and I compost. I raise heritage breeds for my...

I appreciate the help! I marked them down and got them sold before the rest of the blooms could drop. Luckily I still made a tidy profit, though I'm not sure that I'd roll the dice again on orchids.

I can't say that I've owned that model, but when I went to look at the prices just now I noticed that the used models don't look good. Some are only a few years old, but they have rusted throughout and have problems with their gas tank and bearings.

Some of my family is buried too far away to maintain, but I decorate the graves that I can twice a year. It makes me sad to go to the cemetery or I'd probably change their flowers out more often.

Just wanted to share that I got one of those brooms with rubber bristles and it truly is amazing at picking up fur and hair. It's especially helpful on hardwood floors and for getting in between ceramic tiles. I think it works better than a regular broom or vacuum. If you've been looking for...

I have no advice, just came to offer some solidarity. I hope things ease up for you soon. I think there's hope that things will get better soon since more vaccines are coming and we've learned that having the virus does give a person some immunity. Hang in there.

If it's a crocus it's okay to leave it be. They are hardy plants that start popping up this time of year. I love them. They're usually the first hint of color in my yard. It's like they come along to announce a new season of spring.

I do that too! Then it takes about five minutes of chores before I'm fussing at myself for putting on thermals when I should've known I'd get hot once I got going.

My shipment of orchids looked great when they first came in. I've had them for about three weeks, and I've already sold a few. None of my customers have complained about them or anything. I know orchids don't like water, so I've been watering them sparingly. The rest of the plant looks okay...