Anderson, Alaska (Palmer, Hope, Chicken: to buy, living, cabin)

[steveeo&juju]

can anyone tell us what its like what are the soil conditions like? is it possible to have chickens there? Were trying to find out as much as podsible about there, were moving in feb/march. Any info is appricated

[Marty Van Diest]

There won't be any soil in Feb-March. Only ice and snow.

But people do have chickens up there...just ask around about how to keep them in the winter.

Most likely you will need to purchase logs to build your cabin. There are some good logs up that way I don't know how likely it will be to find a lot with good logs on it.

Depending on how large a cabin you need, you might be able to build a small cabin with a few logs on your own property.

I guess you missed out on the free land give away earlier this year.

[steveeo&juju]

well we have 39 acres so hopefully well have enough logs. silly i know theres snow and ice, i mean in the summer time. i have all kinds of questions, were a young family w/ a young child

[Metlakatla]

A few people do have chickens there, though I wouldn't bother with them.

The farther north you go, the smaller the trees; it's probable that your 39 acres will have enough appropriate trees and possible that it won't.

You can check out soil conditions there through the extension service in Palmer; all that I can really tell you is that it's okay enough to grow an average cold climate garden.

[eolsonstearns]

Steveo and Juju- - We are a family with 2 small children looking into moving to Alaska. Any work\living opportunities that might be possible that you might suggest or know of? E

[starlite9]

Originally Posted by steveeo&juju

can anyone tell us what its like what are the soil conditions like? is it possible to have chickens there? Were trying to find out as much as podsible about there, were moving in feb/march. Any info is appricated

Hope you aren't going to buy the land in the winter or did without looking at it first int he summer, what may look like a good place to build is nothing more than a sink hole in summer...

The State sells land over the counter and some is good, some is swamp with the gators being replaced by Grizzlies...

Chickens will be a feat if you are out in the bush, the owls, hawks and eagles will love you for them, not to mention the lynx, fox, weasel family and the "Bears"...

[Marty Van Diest]

What's the deal with all the ancient threads?

[warptman]

Welcome to Anderson, come get your free land! Make sure you buy a one way ticket!

[Alaskapat528]

Anderson land giveaway to raise population mostly fails: Interior | adn.com

[ginovarani]

i just read the news about the land giveaway. i have lived in the bush up to two years in a row. im a very skilled carpenter and very good at mechanical. many other skills as well. im interested in this. let me know if there is still something to this. more than willing to communicate.