This year has been a busy one for us as a family. I didn’t have a lot of time to … More
Tag: homestead
Farrowing Day – Aug 3, 2021
Today we had two gilts give birth. The first gilt had a quick and easy delivery. She began her litter … More
August Farm Happenings – Aug 2, 2021
We have had such a whirlwind of a summer! It’s time to settle back in for the school year. We … More
Speed Queen – The Farm Machine June 16, 2021
Have you noticed that newer model washing machines are more concerned with “saving fabric” than getting that fabric clean? Farm … More
Everyone is Unique – March 11, 2021
We are starting on mission projects for next year, as this year’s hygiene kits are all packed up and ready … More
Winter Storm – Feb 15, 2021
We have been busy here! It’s our livestock show season, and we have been hauling and showing both dairy cattle … More
Quick Gumbo – Jan 24, 2021
Here in south Louisiana gumbo is a staple. We make it as soon as the weather cools a bit. And … More
Cold Weather and Livestock – Jan 12, 2021
The cold weather has come south this week. We have had to disconnect water lines to prevent them from bursting. … More
Cow Giving Birth – Jan 3, 2020
Today Cherokee, our half Jersey and half Hereford cow, gave birth (calved). She was bred by artificial insemination to a … More