Recent content by Stephkimble

Luckily, I went out today and found that half the yard has no acorns just a couple hickory nuts but not enough to do any damage. Their pasture will probably go there. I've heard horror stories about acorns and I've heard of minis that eat them all day and have no issues. But if I can avoid the...

Wow, thanks! That's a lot of great information. We also have an oak tree problem. Acorns everywhere! And I'm not willing to take the risk. Any advice for this besides clearing the trees? It gets expensive when there are so many. I'm kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place here. I'd be...

And as for care of the minis should we be on vacation etc., I will be living with a big family. Grandparents, my aunt, my mother, and my best friend. They will be well taken care of. And if we go the way of the carport barn, I'll keep my hay inside on pallets since we will only have 2-3 stalls...

Thanks all! We are moving about 10 minutes down the street. Vet & farrier will be the same. I didn't even think about having the two pastures. My mini isn't on too much grass now so we plan on keeping it about the same. And I've seen a small barn made from a carport closed in with stalls built...

That's just it, I don't even know what kind of questions to ask! I know I need a certain kind of fencing, shelter, etc. Just need some DO's & DONT's.

Hi all! I am new to this group (although I've been lurking for a while!) My family is buying a new home with 2.5 acres and we are moving my 2 year old gelding and what will be our 4 month old colt into our back yard. The facility he is currently being boarded at is a reliable place but we have...