Episode 686: Homestead Happenings for January 20, 2023

Today we talk about sheep care vs the STUN method, managing expectations when 2 people work on one homestead, early spring growth and more.

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Forage

• Dandelion leaves are here (and what this means)
• Same root things as last round
• Lemonbalm has baby leaves
• No chickweed or dead nettle yet but they will closely follow
• Regrassing of the ripped up land is in process

Livestock

• Caring for sleep vs the STUN method (The tail story)
• Putting girls together so we have "two" herds and can control birthing timing
• Hoping some baby bunnies arrive in the next 2 weeks
• Still no eggs and T is investigating if they are being stolen from the coop (A word on the Dumore nutrition rumors on Youtube)
• LGD update
• Still needing to list pigs and the St Croix with West Coast genetics

Grow

• Trees are budding out (and what this means)
• Seedlings, an update
• Final garnered bed preparation while it is warmer in January

Holler Neighbors/Community

• Chicken coop project
• What it is like to work with 2 people on one homestead 
• LFTN Network events - get yours submitted here: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/network-event/

Infrastructure

• Preparing for the solar installation
• Finally was able to order more step in posts (30% time savings no paddock shifts)
• Trailer care needed to maintain the livestock trailer (There is always something)

Finances

• No update

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Community

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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