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They free-range during the day, but at night I'd like them to go into their coop. I'd also like them to use their nesting boxes, which they usually do, but sometimes I find a stray egg here and there around the property. I'm wondering if I have their coop too close to the chickens. They have...

Have you considered when you'll call it a day and retire from farming? Do you have children who will take it over or will you sell it off? My husband and I are dealing with this now. We've already cut down considerably on our operation because we just can't handle it anymore. Our children...

I learned how to knit the old-fashioned way, but I'm trying to master the German style so that I can knit quicker. I keep having a problem with keeping the tension the same. Any tips for getting this down?

I just learned that I bought the same PlayStation game as his other grandmother. I hate to give him money because it seems so unthoughtful. What else can I give him? I can't believe I'm down to the wire on this.

What do you guys think about Walmart's free shipping membership? I guess they're trying to compete with Amazon Prime again. Walmart+ is cheaper, but it lacks the entertainment package that comes along with Amazon Prime.

The idea of having one that will work via remote control sounds fantastic, but there must be some trade-offs because there's always some trade-offs. Unfortunately, YouTube is full of sellers and affiliates and I'd like an unbiased opinion. Have you guys tried these out?

Is anyone else shocked that the FDA approved the COVID-19 vaccination so quickly? I have friends and family who are hoping to get vaccinated as soon as possible while I'm more cautious. What about you? Are you in or out?

I enjoy watching HGTV and I'm quite fascinated by all the tiny houses I've seen. They usually look fantastic and those people sure do A LOT with their limited space. It's a fun idea, but I don't think I'm cut out for tiny house living. I'm too messy. What about you?

I'm trying to encourage more people in my community to start a garden next spring. I've been growing vegetables, herbs, and fruits for so long that I don't buy much of it at the store, so I'm not familiar with the average prices. What is usually cheaper to buy than it is to grow?

My husband and I are both getting up in years and it's gotten harder to keep things going. We have a lot of land, but it's mostly woods, and we're planning to downsize soon since our daughter approached us about buying half our land to build their house. We're not ready to retire though. We...

Do you close up your livestock at night in order to protect them from predators and vandals? Do they stay free roaming? I'm curious as to what routine others use. Another thread sparked this question for me. My chickens go up at night and I lock them in their coop. I lock my turkeys up too...

We've been spending a small fortune on our goats and pigs since every animal eats more during the winter months. During the summer they graze and I supplement their diet with garden waste as well. How can I save on their feed during the colder months?

We all know that combines save tons of labor and time when it comes to harvesting crops. But they're incredibly expensive. How much crop acreage does it take to justify the expense?