Today we talk about a hurt sheep foot, hogs, garden production, new babies on the homestead, preparing for the dog days, and more…
Open House (As seen in the monthly newsletter)
Canning Workshop Sunday at 4pm (https://livefree.academy/checkouts/how-to-pressure-can-beef-with-nicole-sauce/?ref=52)
Forage
- Mullein seeds
- Dill seeds
- Many herbs and spices
Livestock
- Ear mite update
- Sheep are in their “final” home base
- 2 baby ducks
- Henry’s foot
- LB is up for sale
- Pig pasture update
- Dog conflict update
Grow
- Eating 100% from the garden this week AND disappointed with output - next steps
- 10 pounds tomatoes
- Second round of green beans re up - and fragile
- Shade cloth needed
- Update on the
- Pasture veggies
- Saving seeds
- Herdshare
Holler Neighbors/Community
- Kh is doing better
- Basecamp Update - on Airbnb now: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/675911235487058406
- Zello as a homesteading tool - sheep incident
- Mike L needs help this weekend clearing downed trees from the Wednesday storm near Jamestown - see Mewe for details
Infrastructure
- Battery operated sheep fence (Primashock 4 - https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/primashock-4-fence-energizers-kits?cat_id=245&option_id%5B0%5D=78)
- Changing storage plan with the basecamp basement in mind
- New hole in the pond
Finances
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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