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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
352 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
352 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 02 2014 : 11:07:13 PM
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| I have recently joined the Sisterhood and look forward to communicating with like-minded women. I grew up on a 500-acre farm here in sunny Queensland; did lots of traveling; met my American husband and lived in WA state for 6 years (this is where I discovered Maryjane); and we have recently purchased our own piece of paradise back in Australia. We are busy renovating our old house, establishing organic gardens, putting together a chook (chicken) tractor, and getting to know our farmer neighbours. I looking forward to chatting with you! |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6917 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6917 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2014 : 05:14:14 AM
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Hello Cindy, welcome to the farm. I have always been interested in your country. Always thought of it as being like my state of Texas. Big, wide opened, and inhabited by friendly independent people.
Got to ask what is a chicken tractor?
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014 |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4737 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4737 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2014 : 05:21:32 AM
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Welcome Cindy! You are in the right place, many of us share your very interests. Your place in Australia sounds beautiful and I look forward to hearing about it and perhaps seeing a picture or two as well.
Got to ask too, what is a chicken tractor?
Dawn in IL |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16373 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16373 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2014 : 06:57:21 AM
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Big farmgirl welcome, Cindy.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13620 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13620 Posts |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2014 : 08:59:16 AM
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Welcome Cindy. So good to have you. We continue to learn so much from each other.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Nov 04 2014 : 04:02:09 AM
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Welcome, Cindy!! You certainly have had many adventures. I look forward to hearing more about your piece of paradise.
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7586 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7586 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2014 : 10:31:58 PM
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Welcome Cindy,
It is good to have you here on the farm, You will have lots of fun.
hugs
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
352 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
352 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2014 : 9:11:54 PM
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Originally posted by YellowRose
Hello Cindy, welcome to the farm. I have always been interested in your country. Always thought of it as being like my state of Texas. Big, wide opened, and inhabited by friendly independent people.
Got to ask what is a chicken tractor?
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 25, 2014
Glad you asked - A chook tractor is basically a mobile chicken coop. I first heard of the idea when I went to a presentation by Joel Salatin. If you haven't read his book "The Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer", it is well worth the read. He refers to the "chickenness of the chicken" - the ability to scratch, exercise, breathe fresh air, eat a diversified diet that includes bugs and grass, to be housed on a new ground routinely... Our chickens are spoilt - when they are not free-ranging, their house is being moved all around our paddock - but they return the favour with plenty of delicious organic eggs. |
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
352 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
352 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2014 : 9:19:05 PM
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Originally posted by Marybeth
Farmgirl welcome Cindy.
When and where did you live in Washington?
MB
http://www.smallcityscenes.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!"
Hi Mary beth - we lived in Olympia, WA, between 2006-2012. We spent a lot of time in Eastern WA aswell because my husband's family are spread out between Pasco and Latah. I learned to ski on White Pass. Olympia was a beautiful place, but a little too much rain for my liking. I'm glad to be back, living in Queensland - "the Sunshine State". |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2014 : 09:52:34 AM
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Cindy, the World is a lot smaller when you discover farm~girl sisters are only a computer away!
Enjoy the ladies here... they are a wealth of knowledge, support and friendship!
(p.s., I moved from Spokane, WA., down to Central Calif.,,, luv'd the WA summers, but the Winters no so much! lol!)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Rockin Farm Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
56 Posts
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Posted - Nov 12 2014 : 2:02:49 PM
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Welcome Cindy
I have been to your beautiful country but never to Queensland, I was in Melbourne and Sydney. My dearest friend is from Melbourne actually but she resides in the states now. Love the word Chook, she uses that all the time. Hope to hear from you!
~Lisa~ My Western Heart
www.mywesternheart.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6592 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6592 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2014 : 10:44:48 AM
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Welcome Cindy! Looking forward to hearing more about all of your house renovations and projects too!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014 |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2014 : 2:26:44 PM
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Welcome Cindy! You'll love it here. Enjoy!!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Nov 26 2014 : 05:35:18 AM
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Welcome Cindy!!! 
Well, it's a good thing that you were in WA so you could find MaryJane :) You will absolutely love it here, the ladies are super and like Grace said a wealth of knowledge and so encouraging. Glad you found some property, I know it will be hard work but I also think it would be alot of fun renovating your home. :)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Dec 12 2014 : 5:33:48 PM
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Well I just have seen this so Welcome for Michigan. I am hoping some day to come to australia. I have always wanted to see it. I have had penpals on and off in Australia so if you have any questions please feel free to email me. Hope you enjoy all of us here. We are a good group!!
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
Beverley with an extra E...
https://sites.google.com/site/bevsdoggies/
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3851 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3851 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2014 : 11:52:00 AM
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Welcome Cindy from your part of the planet to ours! I plan to visit your beautiful country in the future! What a cool way to raise chickens. Happy and Sassy!
Farmgirl sister #308
Swag Bag Marketing
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Aprilla Rain
Farmgirl in Training
20 Posts
April
Fort walton beach
Florida
USA
20 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2015 : 10:32:06 AM
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A Warm hello to you...I'm new here as well and look forward to getting to know you. I lived in Australia for about 3 years while growing up, My Family and i lived in Sydney...loved it there. Take care and Welcome!!!
Aprilla Ault |
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peafarm
True Blue Farmgirl
182 Posts
Penny
South Dakota
182 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2015 : 9:35:33 PM
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Welcome, Cindy, I look forwarding to hearing about your farm in the other hemisphere!
Penny
Soaper and Not So Crazy Goat Lady
Celebrating Wholesome Living in a Colorful World
www.facebook.com/444Farm
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5082 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5082 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2015 : 3:45:58 PM
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Welcome from the Volunteer State, Tennessee!
F.jpg?v 32361153) armgirl Hugs! Connie
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
1862 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2015 : 04:19:42 AM
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Welcome from Prince Edward Island, Canada....home of Anne of green gables
Love many, trust few. Always paddle your own canoe
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SlowQueen
True Blue Farmgirl
59 Posts
Gina
West Palm Beach
Florida
USA
59 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2015 : 4:29:12 PM
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Hi Cindy!
We keep hens in a tractor too and it's so convenient. We have a small house on an acre of property that does not yet have a fence. Having our birds in a tractor keeps them safe from predators (we have an abundance of hawks, raccoons and opossum) and they have the benefit of fresh grass. I would love to see pics of the one you made. Ours was bought pre-made, we went with an Eglu for ease of cleaning since my husband and I both work full time, at least until we can start subsidizing our income on what we homestead. That's our dream anyway. Great to meet you and look forward to sharing adventures with you!
Cheers!
"If you think you're too small to make a difference in the world, try spending a night in a tent with a mosquito."
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dena91
True Blue Farmgirl
181 Posts
Dena
Pennsylvania
USA
181 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2015 : 09:40:05 AM
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Cindy,
Great to have you here on the Connection! You're sure to get and give lots of love, support and helpful advice.
Blessings,
Dena
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