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I'm looking to make a 1-acre freshwater pond, largely because I already have most of the supplies and equipment which I don't want to waste. I'd like to make something that is self-sustainable if possible, so I'm going to start with prawn since they're delicious and they'll help keep the pond...

How do your animals handle the loud whistles and pops? I usually turn mine out to pasture during the day, but I keep them up during the first week of July out of fear that they'll run off or get injured while trying to escape the "threat". I might be overreacting though. I've observed them...

Country life versus city life - what do you love or miss about each one? When I lived in a large city up north, we had expensive taxes and it was noisy, but boy do I miss the city water and sewer that I had back then. I love living out in the country in Florida, but I'm not fond of septic...

Thankfully, I've never had to deal with Marek's disease in my flock. My understanding is that it's impossible to cure, so the best thing is to cull those birds. However, I noticed a sign-up sheet at the local feed store for a class about helping your flock recover from the disease. Has the...

How is the foot traffic at your produce stand, farmers market, or other selling location this season? Have you seen a boost in sales? I'm in Florida and things have finally picked back up here. We didn't embrace a full lockdown, but customer demand sure dwindled during the height of the...

My ladies need a slightly roomier coop, so I ordered one online after checking reviews. Man, pictures can be very deceiving. This thing turned out to be much smaller than I expected and no way is it waterproof. Did you buy your coop or did you go the DIY route? If you have a commercial coop...

They are literally attempting to throw a violent coup. I can't believe it! I hope your family members are okay. I have a son-in-law who works for a lobbying firm and he's at work today in D.C. We haven't been able to reach him. If you have family in the area, let them know to stay inside...

Is anyone else surprised that no one has created a certification for something like "coronavirus-free" livestock and meat? We have certifications for wild-caught salmon, grass-fed beef, cage-free eggs, why not COVID-19 free?

Do you think agritourism will survive or has the pandemic been the death knell of the industry? I know most farmers just relied on it for supplemental income, but this pandemic has been raging with no end in sight. That's a long time to hold out. What do you think?

Does anyone here raise exhibition breeds? We raise our livestock for meat, milk, eggs, and fiber, so exhibition breeds never held much appeal. What do you do with your exhibition animals? Is it a profitable venture or more about having fun showing off your skills? I'd love to learn more...

About how much would it cost to rent a backhoe for a few days? I'm in Florida if that makes a difference. This is an awkward situation where the guy wants me to make an offer. He does not set rates or anything like that.

I'm considering starting an orange grove where I live in Florida. I will probably start small just to help mitigate the financial risk. Is something like this doable for a citrus tree newbie? How soon could the operation expect to break even?

This is a PSA that bamboo paper towels are absolute trash. They're supposed to be better for the environment, but they are the worst at actually cleaning up spills. I just spilled a cup of coffee and had to use an entire roll to sop up the mess. One. Entire. Roll.

Did you guys notice that Google has stepped up to the plate to translate English to Turkey? It's a pretty cute idea and a nice way to end a tough holiday that was tampered by COVID-19.

I keep finding tools and other equipment that claims to have a lifetime warranty. But I know I used to buy Craftsman tools and their warranty turned out to be fairly limited once Sears started going under. So, which tool and equipment makers are known for honoring their warranties right now?

is that Americans seem to really like drugs. So, would you consider growing marijuana or psychedelic mushrooms to get in on the drug boom? I'm not even sure what kind of mushroom is a psychedelic mushroom, but mushrooms in general are pretty easy to grow so it should be lucrative under the...

It's the middle of November and I've discovered that my pets are infested with fleas. None of the usual medicines are working like they used to. Has anyone else noticed that fleas and ticks are sticking around longer and that the medicines are no longer as effective? What time of year do...

When I find some moldy straw bits I just throw that part out. I don't clear the whole thing out and dispose of it. My wife thinks that just throwing the visible parts away allows the unseen spores to spread. She's worried it will make the animals sick. But I think we'll always have mold...

I keep seeing folks on here say that they've scored farm machinery at great prices through auctions. What are some of your tips for scoring those deals? I live in Florida and I've been to a few auctions, but I can't say that I've fared well. I'm usually either quickly outbid or the...

Which livestock chores do you get underway once the weather begins cooling off? Are you fattening up your livestock? Preparing the barn for winter? Cleaning out the litter? Moving the coop?