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horseygirlonafarm
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Kendra
Basehor
KS
USA
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 Posted - Mar 29 2011 : 10:39:19 AM
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Hi Farmgirls!
My name is Kendra. I was born and raised in the city (Chicago), but am proud to say that I'm an Indiana farmgirl by choice, as I have been enjoying rural living (horse farm, 6 acres)since 2001.
I enjoy horses, rabbits, and cats. I also enjoy organic gardening!
I'm married, pushin' 40, and have two young sons ages 5 and 7.
I look forward to hearing and learning from you all.
Future plans include starting a chicken coop and building a cage free bunny run.
Happy Tuesday!
Kendra |
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Lady Woodworker
True Blue Farmgirl
259 Posts
Karen
Chamberlain
Maine
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2011 : 5:27:31 PM
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Welcome Kendra,
I know you're going to fit right in here.
Lots of kindred spirits for sure.
I live in Maine but grew up in Rockford and worked in Chicago for a time.
Chicago is a beautiful city and I love visiting.
I used to ride (and own) horses but no longer do. I still love riding though, when I get the chance.
My husband and I have two cats but no kids (if you don't count the cats as "furkids"). I love bunnies...
I'm learning about organic gardening but I know very little.
My Farmgirl friends here are invaluable teachers.
I'm a woodworker and have been thinking a lot about designing and building chicken coops.
I can't have chickens right now but I can still build coops!
Great to meet you!
Have fun!
Karen
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2011 : 5:47:07 PM
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Welcome from a Tennessee Farmgirl sister! Glad you found the sisters! You will LOVE having chickens. They are so much fun. It still amazes me when I reach in the nest box and pull out a perfect protein package. It is just a little different than fresh produce you grew yourself. The chickens are participatory. Jeeze, I sound crazy! But you will see what i mean when you get your girls and they lay their first eggs. :) You didn't ask for advice but I sure wish someone had warned me- Build your coop bigger than you think you will need. My first coop is now my hen hospital and new chick starter house. 5 chickens were not enough!
I grew up with horses but don't have any now. Currently have 2 cats (inside) hoping we get a barn kitty soon. Just waiting for someone to dump one off. Sad fact of living in the rural south.
Have fun on the site!
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
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horseygirlonafarm
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Kendra
Basehor
KS
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 07:47:04 AM
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Karen,
My husband and I were married in Maine! Sullivan, actually. As this was a second wedding for both of us, we decided on a "planned elope" with a built in honeymoon. We really enjoyed touring the Bar Harbor area and hope to return again soon. :)
I too am thrilled to have discovered Mary Jane's magazine and this forum!
Kendra |
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horseygirlonafarm
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Kendra
Basehor
KS
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 07:52:39 AM
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Connie,
I would love to live in Tennessee someday; we love the Smokies and have visited a number of times. I have five kitties right now, two are barn cats (fixed and vaccinated!) and 3 are indoor. As much as I'd love to have free range chickens, I believe I will need to provide a secure coop and fenced and top fenced enclosure for them. I have learned a hard lesson recently on the massacre of my two bunns who lost their lives to one of our barn cats (or a feral cat, we're not sure) so we are changing the way we house our vulnerable animals outdoors. I had a high horse fence for the bunns (but not a mesh roof) and they did fine for two years, but recently the cats jumped the fence and got in. :(
Today (happy dance!) my kids and I are adopting three new baby bunnies! They will be in a bunny hutch until large enough to be in a run safely; I plan to rebuild/refurbish our existing run to provide a safe home for them.
Kendra |
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TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
975 Posts
Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
975 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 09:44:17 AM
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Welcome to the Farm Kendra! You will love it here!
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
*Anyone can criticize and complain and predict doom and gloom.
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greenearthmomma
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Dorame
Lakeville
IN
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 10:04:11 AM
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Kendra-
What a small world!I just joined also and am probably not far from you.Good to know there are other farmgirls in my area!
Dorame
"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are"- E.E. Cummings |
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horseygirlonafarm
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Kendra
Basehor
KS
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 10:07:52 AM
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Dorame,
Indeed! It is a small world. I live near Riddle's Lake. Whereabouts are you? |
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 10:09:36 AM
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Kendra- Tennessee would love to have you! I'm in middle TN but love the smokies too. We do a lot of camping, paddling and hiking there. Yep, a covered pen is a must if the chickens are penned. They can't get away from the varmint that can get in.
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
Author: Henry David Thoreau |
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greenearthmomma
Farmgirl in Training
10 Posts
Dorame
Lakeville
IN
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 10:17:28 AM
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Kendra- I am towards Potato Creek State Park off of SR 4.
"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are"- E.E. Cummings |
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BoPeep214
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Stephanie
Fort Wayne
IN
USA
50 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 1:23:42 PM
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Wow! Hi Hoosier Sisters! I'm new here, but live near Fort Wayne. I'm 34, have 4 kids (1 stepdaughter,1 stepson, and my 2 boys). We have about 30 head of sheep, 3 Boer goats, 4 beef heifers, 5 chickens, 1 Immortal Chicken (Parmagiana - she's 8 years old and she still lays!), 10 chicks, our old Rottweiler, an Australian Cattle Dog, a Border Collie/Great Dane, and 4 barn cats. I love gardening, herbs, flowers, whatever. I love music, I play flute,and tin whistle, piano (not well), and have picked around on dulcimer. I also like to cross stitch and latch hook. But I love taking care of the chickens. They seem to be the most rewarding farm animal. They're the only ones that give you insstant gratification daily after you nurture and usher them into laying! So happy to be here!
"Happy to share with you such as we've got: the leaks in the roof and the soup in the pot." `Unknown` |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2011 : 3:16:36 PM
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Hi Kendra & Welcome from Pa. :)
Blessings |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 08:44:42 AM
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Hi Kendra and Welcome to MJF!!!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219!
"Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away."
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TsJewel
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Julianna
Shirley
IN
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 09:11:17 AM
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Hi Kendra! Fellow Hoosier Sister! I just joined too! Am enjoying MJF very much hope you are too! I know your area. Lived in Lake Station as a teen! Happy Farming!
Life's Short Eat Dessert First |
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horseygirlonafarm
Farmgirl in Training
17 Posts
Kendra
Basehor
KS
USA
17 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 09:48:38 AM
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| Awww you gals are so sweet! Thanks for chiming in and giving me such a warm welcome, both near and far! |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2011 : 10:14:10 AM
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A big Wisconsin hay dare to ya Kendra! We are so glad you joined us.
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farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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