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It's really rather sad when breeders advertise pigs as "teacup." If you didn't know any better, you'd expect them to be tiny. While they are smaller than your average farm pig, they are by no means tiny!

I really like daffodils, too, but since I like to let our kitty go out into our garden on a leash, I don't plant them. I plant catnip for her, and she loves rolling around in the patch of it in the garden!

We are doing okay so far, but I am worried about how long the self-isolation will run. We sell fresh produce to some restaurants in our area, and with them being shut down, that's a major loss in our income.

We have a worker who doesn't have any care options for her kids while she's working. As you all are aware, all the schools and daycares have been shut down. So, I've taken a step back from some of my daily chores to watch her kids along with mine. This does require a bit more work for each of...

I know what you mean. I don't live terribly far from the city, but I live several miles away from it, and when I have to go into the city, I feel overwhelmed sometimes. It's so crowded and noisy. It makes me thankful for my peaceful place on the farm.

Yes, I'm very glad that we canned a lot this past summer. I went to the store, and they were just cleaned out of so much stuff. I have enough to share a bit with our neighbors if they need food. I definitely feel very fortunate.

I don't know about everyone else, but I was wondering if I needed to do anything different on my farm regarding crops and coronavirus. I found this extensive Q&A from the US Food and Drug Administration and thought I'd share it with the rest of you. The good news is that so far there is no...

Hello! It's nice to meet you. Have you decided what vegetables you're going to try to grow this year? Feel free to ask any questions you have. We are all learning from one another.

I would check out Etsy. It seems like you can find almost anything there related to jewelry. There are a lot of creative people out there, so I'm certain there are those who make farm-themed pieces.

I've never bought plants from an auction. I have bought gardening tools that were in good condition from one, though. I don't even remember seeing plants being sold at an auction. Are you looking for a particularly rare plant? If not, I'd just go to your local nursery to purchase one or purchase...

I was browsing a farming website I like and ran across an article about the Homeless Garden Project. The program helps homeless people by employing them to grow flowers, fruits, and vegetables 20 hours a week and providing them basic job training. They pay a wage, and each participant is paired...

Testing for progesterone levels in the blood actually isn't the best way to tell if a cow is pregnant due to the fact that this test can produce a false positive result. You could use rectal palpation or ultrasound instead; both of these tests are more accurate.

Please do not try to do this yourself! Look around your community and surrounding towns for places that offer low-cost spay/neuter services. If you don't have a clinic near you that offers discounted services, talk to your vet about a discount. Some vets will discount services for...

My kids would like a pet bunny, and I think it's a good way for them to start learning more responsibility. We would keep him/her as an indoor pet. I just don't know if I should give him/her free reign of the house or if I should have a cage for him/her? Do you all know if he/she will need a...

I love Spring and look forward to it every year. I like to plan my garden in the weeks leading up to Spring. I try to grow at least one new flower or vegetable each year in addition to my favorites.

Hello and welcome to the forum! We don't raise bison, but I will be interested to learn if anyone else does. I'd like to learn more about bison.

I've been watching a lot of Grey's Anatomy lately. I don't exclusively watch it, but I watch a few episodes at a time. I really like the medical dramas.

I was building a snowman with the kids this past weekend, and it occurred to me that I don't spend a lot of time outdoors for fun. Sure, I'm outside a lot to tend to the livestock, tend to the garden, and tend to crops, but as far as being outdoors for leisure, it's not something I generally...

We don't have a guardian animal, but it's a great idea. I thought this would be a dog's job, too. I had no idea llamas and donkeys would make good guardians!

I'd give our vet a 7. He is knowledgeable, but it always seems like he's in such a rush. Sometimes I don't get all of my questions answered during a visit because he's so quick to rush off if I pause for a minute to think about something. I think I'm going to start writing down my questions...