Yes, that's a hen standing on top of Eeny. LOL. The hen and two roosters pictured live in the pig palace with the pigs. They eat and drink with them. I'm pretty sure they think they ARE pigs as well!
Farm life
More hay…
I swear, next year we are getting all that we need during the first and second cuttings. It's no fun getting it in the cold! We have to have it because even though the weather here keeps bouncing around like Mother Nature is on a trampoline, the grass in the pasture still looks like this: … Continue reading More hay…
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Poor Rory
He got into a fight with a stray cat, and he lost. If you're squeamish, close this post and don't read any further because there are pictures of his wound! Yep, that's torn open, but it's not down into the muscle - it's just a big skin tear. He wasn't happy we were taking pictures, … Continue reading Poor Rory
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Work never ends here
On the weekends, we always have something to do around here. Two weekends ago, we had to fix a gate that Ted noticed was ready to fall off the main pasture! Who wants to chase cattle? NOT US. We've been there and done that, and it's only fun the first two times! Luckily, the weather … Continue reading Work never ends here
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Weighing Meanie
We kept guessing the weight of the pigs, and we couldn't decide. Are they big enough? Are they not big enough? Finally, Ted decided to figure it out. He tried distracting them with corn. They loved it but would move just out of reach every time he got near them. Meanie decided to … Continue reading Weighing Meanie
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Two big farm announcements
Two big farm announcements: 1. Our pastured pigs are ready to go to freezer camp! We are selling these for $2/lb hanging weight (you pay the butcher fee) or $4/lb (we pay the butcher fee). These are sold as half or whole hogs. Contact me now to place your order. This is some of the … Continue reading Two big farm announcements
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Can you do it?
Can you farm/raise your own food? Here are some questions to ask yourself to help you decide...
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Thinking of trying this for the pigs
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Homemade vanilla extract
Four years ago from today in 2013, I (along with three friends from the homeschool co-op) bought vanilla beans from Amazon and vodka from the liquor store and made my own vanilla extract. I STILL have those same beans in my spice cabinet, and the vanilla extract is just delicious! !! I keep two pint … Continue reading Homemade vanilla extract
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Es-cop-ay! (said in Dory’s voice)
All four pigs got out. Ted was gone for work, and when I went to feed them, they weren't there. I kept looking for them, thinking they were sound asleep in a pig pile, and then I was looking at the yard, thinking, "What did those dogs do NOW???" Then I realized the pigs pushed … Continue reading Es-cop-ay! (said in Dory’s voice)
Striving Acres 