Animals...I love animals, but need advice pls!
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Carrie B
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Which farm animal should I get?
Comments (33)Bill: "VM" is vegetative or vegetable matter - things like straw, hay, burrs, twigs, etc. all of which can make it hard to shear the fleece off the animal. It will also need to be picked out or "skirted" off the fleece before further processing. Before you purchase any type of animal, please do lots of research. Read books (Storey publications are great for this), check out species/breed specific chat groups, and best of all, visit local owners and/or breeders. There is a lot more to keeping healthy livestock and healthy land than people realize. It is more complicated than just getting a few critters and putting them out to "mow the lawn." Goats will eat browse (tree leaves, brambles, woody things), forbs (weeds) and grasses, in that order. If left too long without green things or supplemental feed (hay or grain) in a wooded area, they will begin to strip the bark off, killing your trees. They will also knock/bend over small saplings to get to the leaves on top - great when you want to clear woodlands, not so great when you want to preserve them. Sheep need pasturage - lots of green grass though they will eat forbs as well and some breeds will sometimes eat browse. Both animals are social animals and you will need more than one to keep them happy. You can get by with two or three goats, but should probably have three to five sheep....See MoreNeed help with guest bedroom/animal-tropical theme
Comments (17)Now if you use British Colonial style you can mix it all together in one room. Remember the British colonies ranged from Hong Kong, India, Australia, parts of Africa, the Carribean, Canada, the US, among others. I found this info: The Victorian era of the mid to late 19th century saw the British extend their empire around the world, from Singapore to East Africa, from India to the British West Indies. With them, they brought their language, their ideas on government, their custom of afternoon tea, and their furniture and designs. The Victorian Era was a rather formal time and the British, although they enjoyed traveling to the distant outposts of the Empire, didn't want to forego the comforts of home. They brought the solid and sturdy furniture designs of England and adapted them to the tropics. Along the way, they adapted Asian and African motifs into those traditional designs. This mange became British Colonial style and it is easily recognized by its sturdy, yet sometimes fanciful pieces, of teak and mahogany as well as its use of rattan, leather, and animal prints. Hardwoods, such as teak and mahogany, were particularly suited to the humid climates of the Empire. Unlike softer woods, like pine, that tended to warp in the tropical humidity, these woods stood up to the most extreme conditions and were readily available in most of the colonies. Often furniture was carved by native craftsmen using British designs, and you'll frequently find little flourishes of Asian, Caribbean, or African art, intermixed with the original carving. If one looks carefully at that mahogany four-postered bed, you'll notice, perhaps, a carved pineapple atop the posts. The Colors and Prints of British Colonial Style Both exotic and practical, British Colonial design emphasized muted colors, such as browns, beiges, and straw, in sharp contrast to the flowery prints popular at that time in the motherland. The colonial palette reflects the tropical lushness of nature, which, whether in the West Indies, Africa, or Asia, was never far away. One of the hallmarks of British Colonial design is the contrast of hard sturdy wood with the bright sunshine and cheerful colors of the tropics. Animal prints, Indian sari fabrics, and detailed and realistic botanical prints added interest and emphasized the colonists' fascination with their adopted lands....See MoreDecorating with animal print - advice needed.
Comments (9)Please have a look at my DIY (do it yourself) thread. I have been looking for artistic creative ideas anyone can easily do with just a litle thinking outside the box. Photos can be copied and transfered, beautiful images can be applied to anything, high end artistic ideas can be translated to what we can afford. Anything is possible! From paint, decopage, starch, needlepoint, photo transfer, projected imaging, beading, hot glue, foam, broken china, ..... It's FUN to think outside the box and color all over the lines........See MoreFellow Dyson Animal Owners..I have a question..
Comments (17)took some pics of the dyson last night. here's the little push down i still can't figure it out. i think it's just suppose to pop off but it's really hard. this is the piece that flew off the other day and i had to reattach it. this is on the other side of the canister. when i hit the mall this weekend i'll have to stop at sears or something and ask them. still don't know if the inlaws have the receipt. ahh that will be bad. i know there's a five year warranty but it would just be easier to replace it if there's a problem....See MoreCarrie B
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