Episode 667 - Homestead Happenings for Dec 9, 2022

Today we talk about new winter lives on the homestead, pregnant sheep, MUD SEASON, the portable sheep shelter and more.

Today's Sponsor: Freesteading.com

Surprise live with Sue Zoldak at 5pm Central today: https://youtu.be/fTBL3IaOxqo

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Forage

• Lettuces from the Aquaponics system
• Red Sorrel is coming back (dragged the pots out into the rain)
• Ground Nuts
• Watercress died back but is reappearing

Livestock

• 2 rabbits gave birth, 1 litter is still alive
• Pregnant sheep has an even bigger udder but no lamb yet
• Pairing off of other ewe with the ram is not going well so far (She runs away)
• Still have not clipped muscovy wings but it is time
• LGDs are sitting on command better - it is all we have worked on 
• Need to trim hooves
• Conserving hay as best we can - boys just moved to grassy area
• Chicken egg 3 in the last week - all we are getting
• Mortimer pulled his dewclaw open - treating it with topical antibiotics

Harvest Meals

• Brisket baked in the oven
• Venison roast - bone in
• Lamb Shepherd's Pie

Winter on the Homestead

• Grass is coming back in
• Working on improving the animal water set up for rabbits (heat tape) and other anti water freezing things
• Nice warm spell right now - if it stays dry will do the final two garden beds
• Restocked on winter clothing during Black Friday sales

Holler Neighbors/Community

• Game night was fun
• Animal Care Fill in for my concert

Infrastructure

• Sheep shelter saga
• Update on fencing workshop
• Electrical for the shed - outlets not working and we are not certain why
• Cleaning out the workshop

Finances

• $50 temporary shelter cost $50 and lasted 2 weeks, lumber that is not strong enough cost $ $ too so it is disappointing to have the failures of this kind

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