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We always lock up ours because shelter not only keeps away the predators, but it also helps the livestock to cope with varying climatic extremes and also increases their productivity!

Usually, using soap and water immediately works, after which you can neutralize the acid by using a baking soda solution. The orange cleaner is the best solution.

Wind turbines are especially useful since they are a source of clean, renewable energy. Yes, they can be a threat to the natural habitat of birds and bats, and they can kill them as well. How about building these turbines far away from where bats and birds are known to fly.

Yes, cotton balls make great fire starters. They can either be dry or soaked in petroleum jelly. The former will burn for about 20 seconds whereas the latter can burn up to 5 minutes. Nonetheless, I am unsure if this can work during winter.

Proper maintenance is vital because farm machinery is expensive, and breakdowns don't make the situation any better. How often do you do a walk-around to check for signs of wear and tear? There could be leaking fluids, cracks in belts and horses as well as worn tracks or tyres. Are all...

Lol, how come no one has ever looked at it from this point of view? They are a useful component in the day-to-day running of the farm. Not only do they perform numerous tasks throughout the day; they also help the farmer manage the different areas of the farm, aside from operating heavy farming...

How did it go @Homestead Hustle and did many people turn up for the class? Based on the turnout, she can make an assessment and consider a follow-up class. Has she already explored the business side?

Well, this is timely because I have just been talking about my dreams for the coming year, in another thread. I hope to grow asparagus, strawberries and hops. Have you set a target of when you want to achieve your goal?

I want to venture into vegetable farming, and my ideal farm would include hops, asparagus and strawberries. Hopefully, I can also set apart some decent acreage of a pasture where Cheviot sheep, laying hens and goats can graze.

How about utility vehicles (UTVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs),especially if you have a big farm? They can save you a lot of time plus you can use them to haul the harvest or tow small trailers.