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by vinca
Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:44 pm
Forum: Livestock
Topic: Best breed for house cow?
Replies: 7
Views: 2797

I'll tell you what; you guy's are terrific! Thanx.

Polly
by vinca
Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:49 pm
Forum: Livestock
Topic: Best breed for house cow?
Replies: 7
Views: 2797

house cow

Gosh, that was quick! I have heard about Jersey's (& Guernsey's), but not about the Irish Moiled or the Shetland. I'll look into all three next time I get chance. The Shetland sounds cute, although if she's anything like the ponies mind the fingers! They prefer them to grass!! Thanks a million f...
by vinca
Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:30 pm
Forum: Home Brew and other Country Skills
Topic: can I bottle(preserve) pressed apple juice (& not make c
Replies: 13
Views: 14375

Making clear apple juice is very hard work, as it involves the removal of the pulp. I do this by straining the juice through a jelly bag or muslin into a jug or bowl and then decanting it into appropriate containers. Do Not be tempted to squeeze the pulp or force the juice through in any way as you ...
by vinca
Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:15 pm
Forum: Livestock
Topic: Best breed for house cow?
Replies: 7
Views: 2797

Hi there, I am new to this forum but am anxious to learn about the best breed for a house cow. I am given to understand that a Kerry cow or Dexter would be ideal, however as these are both rare breeds I guess they'd be expensive. Ideally I would be thinking about a cow with either a calf at foot, or...
by vinca
Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:03 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hello from me.
Replies: 12
Views: 3991

Hello!

Hi There from another Newbie! I dream of being self sufficient and have the potential, it's just finding the time and the energy to do it all! I am one of the lucky ones, in that I have enough land to elevate myself to small holding status, but it's energy levels that restrict me; I've got the dread...
by vinca
Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:54 am
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Map yourself
Replies: 75
Views: 51742

Re: Map yourself

Due to popular demand here is a map for you to put yourself on. http://www.selfsufficientish.com/themap.htm -so when you say hello why not map yourself too. :cry: Hi there! In my enthusiasm to join in; being a newbie, I went to map myself and just like the last guy said it wasn't there on FireFox, ...