Episode 671 - Homestead Happenings for Dec 16, 2022

Today we talk about the BIG DEEP FREEZE, babies on the homestead, brainstorming local revenue ideas and more.

Forage

Pasture seed is germinated and looking good Next week is time to trim/pollard Juniper Berries Wreath evergreens Jerusalem artichoke

 

Livestock

Baby bunnies - 3 or 4 - are doing well (We are very hands off right now) Sheep Birth Watch Preparing the pasture sheep for incoming ice (We are actually growing more grass now than we did this summer) Ducks still not laying - chicken is and she is OLD Hoof trimming this weekend

Harvest Meals

Eggs and bacon (2 weeks) Beef Neckbones Red curry turkey

Homesteading in Winter

Single digit deep free and snow on the way Stacking Osage logs inside as I find them Removing all stuff from outdoor freezers and fridge, unplugging Testing the kerosene heaters and staging them  Setting up electric heater in prepper pantry Stuffing holes in the pump house AP System drain Extra sump needs a stock tank heater Water heat tape and heating systems (electric JUST finished for goats) More mulch

Holler Neighbors/Community

We’ve been innerly focused (Final coffee push is right now) LFTN Spring Workshop Presale

Infrastructure

Close to perimeter fence electric

Finances

Rental 

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