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No I havent got loads I took delivery of 3 does and 1 Buck, they have all settled in and have both indoor andoutdoor cages and runs and we have just started to breed them. Will keep you informed as to how many I get. But it looks like thisis going to be popular thing reading this forum.

HI MANDY Sounds a great idea. Are you going to rent out the plots to people. Have you thought about offering courses to people thinking about the smallholding business who could perhaps live the life for a week or so, and seeif it is practical for them? Just an idea as whne I first thought of doing ...

Hi
I have been offered 7 New Zealand white rabbits aged 5 months as I only need 2 ( 3 at most) to start my meat production. Does any one want any? I live in North Essex

Let me know.

I have a 2 year old cocker spaniel (Archie) and at the weekend I gained a 10 month old jack russell. I gave her a home because the people she belonged to at 2 boys under 3 and the dog and they couldnt manage. Unfortunately my heart ruled my head. My cocker spaniel just growls at her all the time. I ...

I just think that life is what you make it. Its up to you as an individual. I personally know of some people who have tried 2 or 3 different countries and still moan, possible they will not ever find wot they are looking. I would like to give it a try but there is a nagging doubt at the back of my m...

OK you did say I could ask . Just got a greenhouse and about to put it up its 8x12 and read the books which tell which way to face the greenhousE. My garden is south facing so am going to put entrance facing west one side south back to the east and the north side approx 5ft away from the side of a s...

well thanks for all your input.
I am very reassured that you will all take the time and trouble to give me advice when sought.

Watch this space.

And thanks for your help in advance

Does anyone know of any courses where I can gain practical experience? Yes this is a great site and since joining havent posted much but have looked through and got some of my questions answered. Problem is I am such a newbie and looking at my garden which has now been cleared and you can finally se...

My family in Italy cook the preserved tomatoes once they have been put into the jars. We would spend days in the kitchen just washing and cutting up the tomatoes to fit into 1 litre beer bottles, add some basil and pinch of sugar, put on new tops and then put into a large barrel fill with cold water...

I chose mine as it really is my nickname. Where I work i do lots of cooking for the other girls who work there and they decided to give my food a brand name and came up with pizzamomma and also my OH is known for his home made pizza's so it seemed appropriate and it would be easy for me to remember.

Welcome
i live in North Essex on Suffolk border

Hello and welcome.

hi Brenda
Welcome from 1 newbie to another.

Pizzamomma

Just joined and of course I like the concept of being self sufficient but have no practical skills. Should I look up to see if there are any courses to help me in my quest. Or how do you find like minded people locally willing to share their knowledge. I live in North Essex and am not having much lu...

Yes youve got it in one. My OH is well known for his pizza's hence my nickname. Everyone who comes to visit goes home with a pizza.