Episode 700 - Homestead happenings for Feb 17, 2023

Today we talk about the transition time on the homestead, solar and community, animal losses, eggs and more.

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NOTE: In the recorded version of this episode I stated that it was episode 670, but this is really episode 700!

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Forage

• Grass
• Mullein looks good
• Comfrey s starting to grow - comfrey mouthwash
• Wild garlic
• Likely stinging nettle is up but I have not seen any

Livestock

• Rabbit babies died
• Rabbits are bred again
• Baking soda/minerals to sheep
• Have not posted animals for sale but will this week
• Duck eggs are back - 3/day from old ducks (Muscovys not laying yet)
• Baby chicks on the way and a processing class in June

Harvest meals

• Sausage from the Eashes
• Blended foods :D - lesson about ailments

Grow

• Peas, carrots, broccoli and radishes are in the ground (seed roulette)
• Seedlings STILL are not started - yikes

Holler Neighbors/Community

• Shawn and the solar panels
• The solar build plan (spending less than $400 more for better long term results)
• Animal care rotation - we got to give back

Infrastructure

• Getting ready for the coop build
• Diving into the plucker to make sure it is tip top for the class

Finances

• No major expenses the last two weeks, no major sales either
• The only food i "need" to buy is milk

Make it a great week!

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Resources

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