Homesteading
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Barn Cats: Love Them, Hate Them, Need Them
Do you see what I see? I see a small impression in the hay, where a little barn cat found warmth for the night. (Only animal around here that is about that size.)…
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First Kidding on the Homestead
I’m not kidding! Our goats kidded!!! We welcome 3 new baby goats the end of 2018! First kidding season done! I have read all the jokes from other farmers and homesteaders. Livestock select…
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Footprints in the sand..
It’s gets windy out on the farm. I am not talking about cool evening breezes, or the gentle rustle of the wind through the trees. It’s the small trees bend over to the…
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What is it that you love?
I was out doing the usual perimeter walk with my LGD and was thinking how much I loved spending that time with her. Her goats follow along on our walks. I have a…
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Young Chicken Eggs
My chickens are now 6 months old. They started laying eggs about 1 month ago. The eggs started out small in size and are now getting to be the size of a large…
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Wow! What an adventure!
Several years ago, my husband and I decided we would like to homestead. These last few months brought about several changes in our lives: between moving my dad in with us and trying…
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Spring-time in Colorado
All the birds are chirping. The grass is green and lush. The trees are blossoming. You begin to see the reappearance of migratory animals and hibernating animals. You begin to think about what…
