Episode 677 - Homestead Happenings for January 6, 2022

Today we talk about new life on the homestead, losses, big projects getting bigger, the FREEZE, and more.

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Coming Events

• Jan 14 at 9am - LFTN Spring Workshop Tickets go on sale! LivingFreeinTennessee.com
• Speaking at next-steps.info Feb 22-25 near Atlanta. Use Coupon Code SAUCE10 for a ticket discount.
• SelfRelianceFestival.com

Forage

• Desperation rations in the creek
• Dandelion root
• Jerusalem artichoke
• Always in winter: Mullein which is good if you get a cold

Livestock

• Baby lamb and stillborn lamb and the related lessons
• Rabbits are bred, we think - white rabbit on probation
• Ducks still not laying eggs - WTF
• Brownie is for sale
• Pigs getting listed for sale (Never posted them before)

Harvest Meals

• All cooking is in the crockpot (not cold enough to run the woodstove)
• Red Curried Venison with Turnips

Winter is coming (IS HERE)

• We all survived - even the animals outside with no heat (no heat on ducks, stock tank heater with fish, water heater for rabbits, babies in mudroom, boys in the barn, pigs with a cover – all with lots of extra straw. (There is still straw getting tracked into my home all the time)
• Water was the biggest pain: animal water and my pipes
• Heating was just fine - even through rolling blackouts
• Ducks like to hang in the pods during cold times
• Lessons learned: Want better water by next year

Holler Neighbors/Community

• ALL THE HELP on the bathroom - and the story of the bathroom
• Christmas and New Year was fun
• Toolman Tim's stream in the LFTN community

Infrastructure

• Testing new $30 rabbit cages from TSC
• Fencing Weekend Workshop Coming
• Adding Insulation
• Making long term plans so that we can focus on 1-2 at a time (#my3things)
• Spring planting is beginning

Finances

• Spent $100 on straw
• Found a soy free feed source since MPS no longer makes it

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