Making Permanent Plant Markers
Good idea! And if you dont want to use the siding or cant find it soon enough, there is always a handy rock somewhere close by to write or draw on. (Using the long lasting pen.) Having the grand-kids, or that handsome hunk do the art work, is even more memorable...
Treating a Dog's Ear Infection?
My standard poodle had many reoccurring ear infections and the vet had given up on him... until we found Zymox from another floppy ear dog owner! I had excellent results with-in a short time! We picked ours up at the feed store. I have given a bottle out to...
Wildlife: Mule
Lucky snap shot! Looks like a fairly young mule! What kind is he/she? We love our mules lots as they are so funny. Suz
Using Vinegar for Shiny Hair?
My hair is to my waist. I use vinegar in a spray bottle after the conditioner. Works very well for me! Suz
Lettuce for Chickens in Freezing Weather
Well gotta say I love my chickens! I have around 165 +- .of them. I have 7 equines, four mules three donkeys and three dogs. Farm chores are a daily effort and sometimes being creative is a wonderful opportunity to try things. Im up in the high desert, where...
How Can My Dog Ride in the Car Safely?
Our dogs work as volunteers for Search and Rescue. They wear a harness so when we travel we hook that up to a leash and attach that to the back seat belt. The leash is secured to a length that gives them room to lay down but not hop up front. They love to go...
Lettuce for Chickens in Freezing Weather
My post didnt show what I previously wrote. Id like to see it, to re-read what I wrote that got you heated at me! I am always interested in how people find different ways of tending to daily chores and animals. Ive always played the what if game and constantly...
Lettuce for Chickens in Freezing Weather
Any ideas and tips to help with chores around the farm are greatly appreciated! We are moving onto a 40 acre piece of mountain property that will never have modern electricity Nor phone to the area in my life time. There was a tiny solar house on it that we...
Lettuce for Chickens in Freezing Weather
What a wild ride that cold snap was for me! It was only three degrees, when I got up last Thursday morning! We have had single digits before, but not such wind! This time we had water in buckets in the house, ready to bring out to the chicken coops. I was simply...
Am I Overloading a Circuit?
Circuit breakers for residential use usually incorporate a bi-metallic thermal element to activate the tripping mechanism. As current passes through the breaker, the element heats up. At a pre-determined point, it trips the circuit breaker stopping the flow...
Wear Layers of Clothes in the Winter
You say fixed at ten degrees! Oh my gosh! That is cold for even me! And I like the cold weather! I can dress for the winter better than the summer at my age! However, I am cranky and cant do much of anything when my house is at 50! Even my finger dont like...
What is This Insect?
Diatomaceous Earth Kills Ants, Fleas, Ticks, Cockroaches, Earwigs, Slugs, Beetles, Flies, Silverfish, Bed Bugs, worms and many other pests, naturally, without harsh synthetic chemicals! Not only that! It works on pets, dogs, cats and equines for worms and parasites...
Getting Rid of Sugar Ants?
We use Neem shampoo and soap for our body. Works for all kinds of different critters, bugs. We also use it on our dogs. As far as getting the bugs to stay out. We do NOT use chemicals what so ever and have had great luck with cinnamon and diatomaceous earth...
