Hia everyone!

[ViciousFishes]

I've been lurking for a little while and really like the info and tone of this place so thought I'd jump in to the fray! I'm new to the idea of self sufficiency as a concept, but have been working slowly towards it my whole life - if that makes any sense at all

I've always liked working on my own vehicles and building and repairing my own stuff, I'm self-employed, the idea of debt just seems crazy so I'm basically cash only. The new thing for me is thinking about food self sufficiency. Last month my family got a half dozen chickens for the back yard and I'm experimenting with aquaponics. Looking forward to learning lots from this wonderful site.

Tom

 

[freemotion]

Hi, Tom, and

The concept of it being a gradual process.....or a lightbulb moment....is not new to anyone here! We are all on our own journeys and all have various goals, so we look forward to your input into our discussions!

 

[Wifezilla]

Hello and welcome!

I have been doing some ponics experiments too. Mine involved ducks for a while, but a hawk took care of that Now they are in an enclosed pen so I am trying to figure out what fish would do well in my little pond. I look forward to hearing about your experiments.

 

[delia_peterson]

Hey Tom!

 

[sylvie]

Glad to learn that someone who had been previously lurking finds this forum irresistible enough to join, lol!
Looking forward to reading your posts

 

[ohiofarmgirl]

Last month my family got a half dozen chickens for the back yard

ah yes... it always STARTS with just a few chickens. dont worry, Tom, pretty soon you'll be with us and start your conversations like this:

"hi i'm Tom and i'm a chicken junkie. i now have 100 chickens........."

and then.. might as well get a few ducks, and a few turkeys, then a hog or two.. pretty soon you'll be laughing at the days when you had to buy your own food.

welcome to our merry band!

 

[TanksHill]

Welcome!!!

 

[Dace]

Welcome Tom!

 

[deb4o]

Hi Tom and welcome.
Farmgirl is right it all starts with just a few chickens,lol
This is a great site so enjoy.
Looking forward to you sharing all the knowledge you have.

 

[big brown horse]

Hi Tom!

Welcome to the forum! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.