Today is a homestead update where we discuss what happens next with the sheep, discuss the impact of this year’s drought, share another livestock loss, and more.
Forage
- Dill weed is ready to harvest or let go to seed
- Should get green beans this week
- Tomatoes are getting close
- Wild raspberries are ripe
- Bergamot / bee balm harvest time and mint harvest time
- So much I am missing due to travel
- Found a bartlett pear tree at basecamp that is HUGE
Livestock
- Rabbit passed - not sure why but it was hot and she was pregnant
- KH’s bunnies had babies
- What is next for the sheep: Moving to the barn next door - we are prescreening the terrain for knows hazardous plants
- Shade spot last week during the extreme heat
- Sheep are bucket racists: they dislike the white ones
- Sheep nutrient and seeking timothy hay in large amounts
- 5-6 eggs a day from ducks
Grow
- Hillside garden looks fantastic
- Tomato wall is amazing
- Rabbit poop/garden 30 results and update
- Carrots, squash, etc
Holler Neighbors/Community
- T took care of darn near everything by himself
- Tapping into the local hvac talent to pimp out the roasting shack
- What really happened on my “quiet” weekend (Potluck fun times, car repair, etc)
Infrastructure
- Step in posts are not working well due to the drought
- Chicken netting is up
- Setting up the sheep barn
- Watering on timers
- Looking to add pasture spigots
Finances
- Looking at sourcing scraps for the pigs and other things I learned from Billy
- Sheep hay and materials is costing more still (As well as not knowing how the fencing was going to go)
Membership Plug
Make it a great week!
GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!
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