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If you're looking for something that's all-terrain that you can rough up and work it hard on your farm, then I'd go with Polaris. If you want something fast, then Can Am might be the better fit.

Horses can be a good investment, and they're easy to love, just make sure she has time for them. Horses are herd animals, so she'll need more than one horse, or she'll need a companion of some sort for the horse. Rabbits are pretty easy to care for and some are rare and fancy that she might...

I thought they'd gone out of business years ago when they started shutting down their shops, but I see their stock is at a decent price, so they're still going strong I guess. I never checked out one of their auctions since they mostly specialized in heavy industrial equipment that I wouldn't...

I've used it to repair my boat a time or two and it's held our camping equipment together for years. Both were made out of aluminum (well, not entirely. Just the parts I glued.)

The only things I can think of are to make sure the filters are clean, there aren't any leaks coming from the hoses, and nothing is stopped up. Good luck. I hope you get it running soon.

It's already looking much better and none of the other ducks have had any problems which is good. I've been pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to treat. This is the most laid-back duck I've ever seen. Thank you for the help, Birdie!

I can't say either way as I don't live in your area and to be honest, the coronavirus has thrown the industry for a loop. There are some factors to consider that might help you see whether it will be profitable enough for you. One big issue is determining who your buyer is going to be. It costs...

I don't see the point in it. I don't get how it benefits the spammer (or more likely the bot networks owner) to spam forums and blogs with information that no one asked for or wants. Half the time it doesn't even have anything to do with the topic at hand. So, I find it hard to believe that...

I noticed that one of my new ducks has the beginnings of bumblefoot. I'm embarrassed this has happened since bumblefoot is often the result of poor hygiene practices. I'd like to think that I'm keeping things clean, but I could've done better. I've had them quarantined with just a small...

I think landscaping is a luxury, but if you're also running a lawn mowing service, then I can see how that's something folks can't do without. They might not own a mower or might not be healthy enough to push a mower. It wouldn't be a big deal except some cities and counties will fine owners...

I'm not part of that program, but from what I've read, it's very much up in the air as to what will happen. Some of the contracts that were awarded have even been pulled back, which is costing those farmers and ranchers tons of money. It looks like just about anything goes from reading the...

I have more okra than I know what to do with. I've given lots of it away. The farmers market is still closed in my area so I expect I've planted too much of everything. It won't go to waste though.

Giselle, I don't play music for my livestock. I've never heard that they liked it. I figured it would make them scared. I play music for my dogs though. I started playing music for my rescue dog to ease his anxiety, but all the pups seem to love it. I get the music from YouTube What kind of...

A United States Federal Court halted the use of herbicides with dicamba, after determining that the EPA failed to acknowledge the risk involved because of how easily it wafts into other areas. That meant decimated crops for some neighboring farms. You can read more about it at Mother Jones...

I know this opportunity won't apply to everyone, but it's a good one so I had to share. It's an agriculture technology camp for older kids, ages 15-18. They'll learn about agriculture and technology. That's the age range when you're thinking about college and I imagine it would look nice on...

I've read the book, though I can't remember when it was. It was cute. We joke about working on Murphy's Law Farm around here sometimes, because there are days that if it can go wrong, it will. It keeps us in good humor about it instead of becoming frustrated.

I have some big barn fans, but should probably pick up some more of them. I'm hoping it will rain soon and help cool things off. I swear that my hens act drunk before roosting at night and in the morning when they first get up. The Long Island nickname just sort of stuck.

it's already becoming blistering hot. How are you guys keeping your farm animals cool? My chickens are Long Island Reds, so they do okay in the heat, but their laying slows down somewhat. So, I've added a mister to their run to help cool them off when it's very hot. I thought about adding a...

We slaughter. I also hunt deer during deer season. That's healthy meat for the table and freezer. That's leather for goods. That's fur and hide for warmth. We use all the parts we can and we sell them too. If you aren't a vegetarian or vegan then your meat and leather goods are coming from...

@RichZ, it sounds like the buttercups are spreading and taking over the whole pasture. Creeping buttercups are pretty aggressive, so I can see that happening. I thought they died back during the hot months though. I've never dealt with it. I'm not big on herbicides because in my experience...