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