Meat cutting band saws - Homesteading Forum
2006年12月14日 · We have the Northern Tools bandsaw with grinder. The blades are junk, zero kerf. I make my own and that's no problem. The grinder is junk, they cut the male threads minimum and the female threads minimum so the big end pops off under any load of meat. It has never ground a thing. We debone deer. But for hogs, we love that bandsaw.
Pros and cons of bordering state land? | Homesteading Forum
2014年10月17日 · It's great for us and the neighbor. We boarder the State, BLM, and timber company. Great neighbors so far. Our small amount of acreage, turns into square miles. Twice in 10 years the timber company has blasted their pit, other than that
Cat got bit, might be possum - Homesteading Forum
2005年10月25日 · Both my young cats got bit. They had fang marks and swelling but no abcess. The vet gave me oral antibiotic and pain killer that worked wonders on the cats.
Icelandic or Shetland sheep for a beginner hobby farmer?
2013年10月30日 · Hi All! New here. We have Shetland sheep and think they're the best of course! But I'd have to agree with the above posters that individual flock management and individual sheep of any of the "Northern European Shorttailed Group" will make the most difference for you. Easy to handle sheep make a huge difference in daily peace and ease on your ...
Comfrey as Pig Feed - Homesteading Forum
2005年3月17日 · comfrey, The plant contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can cause veno-occlusive symptoms leading to liver cirrhosis.
Pregnant doe - Homesteading Forum
2022年3月6日 · The gal I got them from said the doe was due end of February-early March. I've been keeping an eye on her and I noticed she has dropped, is doing the nesting behavior, and rubs her sides alot. Is there any way I can tell when she might kid? I'm worried because it's cold here in Northern Minnesota, and I already lost the kid the doeling was ...
Droning On | Page 2 | Homesteading Forum
2024年7月16日 · 1. If they were doing surveillance, they would do it in the daylight and rarely be spotted. Besides, anybody on earth can download Ultra High-resolution photos from our awesome satellites. A news guy mentioned that he could even count the chairs on his back porch. 2. If they were going to attack us, they would have done it starting on nights 1 ...
Do Salt water bottles work in stock tanks | Homesteading Forum
2018年1月16日 · The reason a bottle of salt water suspended in a chicken water helps keep it from freezing up is because the salt water in the bottle doesn't freeze at the same temperature as the fresh water in the container.
Ticks in Missouri? - Homesteading Forum
2005年5月18日 · I live about 10 miles from the northern border of Missouri. Ticks here in these parts are really bad this year due to the mild winter. Especially the seed ticks. You can't feel them crawling on you because they are so little and when you find them they have already done left you with the itchinest welt you will ever know and it lasts for weeks.
Should I install a 400 amp or 200 amp service panel?
2012年5月20日 · installed everything from 100 amp to 400 amp panels and the only place that ever needed 400 amp service was commercial business's. what all do you plan on having at your place--a commercial wood shop, butcher shop. most houses a 200 amp service is plenty even for most home business's.