Don't know if this is old news to everybody here- Dervaes family?
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FarmerChick
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my best rendition of Toby Keith's 'how do you like me now?'
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I love that!
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I love that!
Wifezilla
Low-Carb Queen - RIP: 1963-2021
There are 3 ways to do that. It depends on the size you want. For my little yard I used method #1I want a pond (with ducks), but not sure how to dig a pond and it stay filled and not turn into a big dirt hole
Method #1
Pre-formed hard plastic pond liner. Great for smaller ponds. Saw A LOT of these pond liners at garage sales this Summer. I got mine used from a neighbor for $50 with pump.
Method #2
Flexible plastic pond liner sheets. More options as far as shape and depth. Cheaper for larger ponds.
Method #3
Bentonite clay liner. This expansive clay with keep your water from making mud and seeping away. Often used for REALLY big ponds.
Which method you pick will depend on your budget, the size of the pond you want, and what is more available in your area.
Of course, it looked like this when I started....
Before the pond, they had to swim in a tupperware storage container
Dace
Revolution in Progress
I want that WOW factor. You know, a friend comes over, you show her what you've been up to and she says "WOW!!!"
Not sure what your friends are like, but the wow I get is the head shaking yep-she's-really-losing-it kind of a wow.
Not sure what your friends are like, but the wow I get is the head shaking yep-she's-really-losing-it kind of a wow.
ME TOO!Dace
Revolution in Progress
Wifey, your ducks are beautiful!
I think that to be successful with ducks you really have to commit to making them a quality habitat. Chickens can hang out any where and be happy, but ducks are messy messy messy and if you do not go into duck ownership with the right plan they will likely end up on craigslist...like mine!
I think that to be successful with ducks you really have to commit to making them a quality habitat. Chickens can hang out any where and be happy, but ducks are messy messy messy and if you do not go into duck ownership with the right plan they will likely end up on craigslist...like mine!
Dace
Revolution in Progress
okie....I was not really sure where to start so I chose what I felt most strongly about.....food. I started a nice garden, bought a pressure canner and began learning how to put up food, tried to cut back on my reliance of gas & electric and a few other modest steps. Then we moved, garden left behind...but got chickens.
I am at the point of not really moving forward as this home is a rental. Lots of potential but unless we are going to buy it I am not putting in all that work....at least I may not. I am on the fence. Certainly nothing permanent like fruit trees.
I got off track....start with what you feel the strongest about. Baby steps will get you where you want to be.
I am at the point of not really moving forward as this home is a rental. Lots of potential but unless we are going to buy it I am not putting in all that work....at least I may not. I am on the fence. Certainly nothing permanent like fruit trees.
I got off track....start with what you feel the strongest about. Baby steps
will get you where you want to be.
noobiechickenlady
Almost Self-Reliant
Yep! "You're canning... meatloaf? But why???"On the pond, I'd like to add to WZ's response, if you have heavy clay soil (Like I do...) you can just dig the hole & pack the bottom down really well. Won't work on sandy loam or any good fluffy dirt. If you don't have clay, well, just pretend I didn't say anything
