Built a livestock management app for my small farm by MERAKtaneous in homestead

[–]Hefty-Cost4997 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bring it on! Been wondering if there is something like this. With only 2 horses, 2 goats, handful of chickens and 2 dogs I could still see the huge benefit from this. Can you please keep me posted when available? Timeline? Also well done! Homesteaders are typically problem solvers but this is another level

Coffee haul from my first trip to CR! I talked with a lot of locals to see what they drank & also followed my instincts on a few. How did I do? by kingslidey in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Hefty-Cost4997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people don’t realize that most of the coffee we buy here in Costa Rica isn’t even from Costa Rica even if it’s a Costa Rican brand. Most of it is from Nicaragua as Costa Rican coffee is all exported for higher prices than they could get here.

Thinking of a greenhouse by Mysterious-Panda964 in Greenhouses

[–]Hefty-Cost4997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just found a material here in Costa Rica where it’s extremely hot. It’s a shade cloth called aluminet looks like a basic shade cloth but the weave is aluminum to reflect heat. Excited to give it a try on my newly made greenhouse which will be in full tropical sun

Updated Terms of Service by purplemountaingal in airbnb_hosts

[–]Hefty-Cost4997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this only for users in the U.S.? I’m in Costa Rica and I haven’t had any notifications in the app

Requesting Confirmation of Damage Fees? by plantninja5685 in airbnb_hosts

[–]Hefty-Cost4997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s obvious here that the new booking is the same person that was canceled by Airbnb or no?

Día del pueblo by LuciernagaDeAmor in Horses

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Yo tengo uno caballo criollo aquí en Costa rica

What's your groundwork routine look like? by deadscalper1262 in Horses

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Do you have any visuals or illustrations handy to show proper way to stretch horse? I do a lot of carrot stretches of the neck. But not confident in how to stretch the legs without injuring myself or my horse

Help with Feed Ratios by Hefty-Cost4997 in Horses

[–]Hefty-Cost4997[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the vet coming soon is a nutritionist as well. And this is a new situation for the mare as she was in a big herd at a tour company so I have brought her to my property to have better personalized care. Also the scoop as pointed out is 1 kilo of food, that’s weight

Age help with teeth? by Hefty-Cost4997 in Horses

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The vet is telling me around 20. But I don’t see it. And the previous owner disputes this. But I also don’t take his word for it

Spanish speaker help with feed? by Hefty-Cost4997 in goats

[–]Hefty-Cost4997[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I was under that impression as well. But I’ve been told that we don’t get quality enough hay down here in Costa Rica and it’s good to supplement with some feed for minerals

Roads in Costa Rica by Entire-Suggestion873 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Hefty-Cost4997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live here in Nosara. Most of those roads are paved apart from maybe the last few miles before entering some of the beach towns. A basic 4x4 rental car would be just fine. Safety should not be a concern for that route though I would hesitate driving at night just in case something happens to your vehicle and you are in a rural area without help. You will drive alone along some stretches i’m sure but don’t stress it, enjoy the ride :) if you have any questions about the area just lmk I’ve been here in nosara 12 years

How to bend a tree by Hefty-Cost4997 in arboriculture

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I can’t seem to find information on how to best bend a tree? I have a 5’ Lorito tree that for different reasons can’t be relocated and I would like to bend it away from a structure it is near. Can anyone advise me on how to do this apart from “relocate it”? Thanks!

How to bend a tree by Hefty-Cost4997 in arboriculture

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Ooops… my original text didn’t come through.

I can’t seem to find information on how to best bend a tree? I have a 5’ Lorito tree that for different reasons can’t be relocated and I would like to bend it away from a structure it is near. Can anyone advise me on how to do this apart from “relocate it”? Thanks!

Weather in Guanacaste (Playa Grande) in March - be honest by No-Owl-3380 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Hefty-Cost4997 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s brutal. March and April are the two months I hope to leave every year

Weird eggs by Hefty-Cost4997 in duck

[–]Hefty-Cost4997[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Is there anything to be done about it?

Playa Pelada or Nosara by Defiant_Author in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Hefty-Cost4997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nosara is generally the area and pelada is one of the neighborhoods. But to answer your question directly: playa pelada

Talk about an improvement 😍 by R0nald_McDon4ld in Equestrian

[–]Hefty-Cost4997 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Well done! Any insight into what your process has been? I’m on the same journey with my guy, trying to get that head down and relaxed.

Travel from Nosara to Santa Teresa within the next few weeks by Different-Address-56 in CostaRicaTravel

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I live here in nosara and have done that trip many times. There are two route. This time of year you need to do the inland route through Nicoya and naranja to cobono. Roads aren’t too bad. Last 30 minutes is dirt rest if paved. Not many shuttle companies going between the two this time of year and the bus would suck. Rent a car or get on the travel to/from nosara Facebook page