For most of the US this cold blast will be the last and it will be time to start getting our hands dirty. I have a 12 acre farm that fully supports my family and leaves plenty left over for storage and the future. While I'm biased a bit, I think it's time to bring back victory gardens.
Get out there, dig in the dirt, and plant some seeds.
Feel free to ask advice here!
Yes, my coop plans include hardware cloth, and I intend to put together a chick nursery. We live in a small town, and regulations require that they be contained, although I kept free-range hens in Mexico when I lived there a few years ago. I intend to build a nice big pen for them in the backyard, which is nowhere near 10 acres, just a large rural backyard. It's best for them, really, because we have a lot of hawks out here in the Wasatch Mountains. I intend to make the pen somewhat mobile that I can move it around the yard as needed. Thanks for the tips and support!