Episode 586 - Homestead Update for June 24, 2022

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Today is a homestead update where we discuss what happens next with the sheep, discuss the impact of this year's drought, share another livestock loss, and more.

Forage

Dill weed is ready to harvest or let go to seed
Should get green beans this week
Tomatoes are getting close
Wild raspberries are ripe
Bergamot / bee balm harvest time and mint harvest time
So much I am missing due to travel
Found a bartlett pear tree at basecamp that is HUGE

Livestock

Rabbit passed - not sure why but it was hot and she was pregnant
KH's bunnies had babies
What is next for the sheep: Moving to the barn next door - we are prescreening the terrain for knows hazardous plants
Shade spot last week during the extreme heat
Sheep are bucket racists: they dislike the white ones
Sheep nutrient and seeking timothy hay in large amounts
5-6 eggs a day from ducks

Grow

Hillside garden looks fantastic
Tomato wall is amazing
Rabbit poop/garden 30 results and update
Carrots, squash, etc

Holler Neighbors/Community

T took care of darn near everything by himself
Tapping into the local hvac talent to pimp out the roasting shack
What really happened on my "quiet" weekend (Potluck fun times, car repair, etc)

Infrastructure

Step in posts are not working well due to the drought
Chicken netting is up
Setting up the sheep barn
Watering on timers
Looking to add pasture spigots

Finances

Looking at sourcing scraps for the pigs and other things I learned from Billy
Sheep hay and materials is costing more still (As well as not knowing how the fencing was going to go)

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!

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