Episode 586 - Homestead Update for June 24, 2022

 

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!

Community

Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b

Advisory Board

The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja

Resources

Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link