Well, it looks like the weather has finally turned. Winter is (if merely writing these words) headed out the door …
Tag: Weather
Spring Grazing 2016
At this time last year our cows had been out on pasture for a little over a week. This year, …
Chicken Coop Stocking Density
Stocking density: lower must be better, right? Most of the certifying bodies that address “humane” livestock production, in this specific …
Winter Outerwear
At long last winter is upon us. We’ve endured an extra month or two of very warm (above freezing) weather …
Early Spring Stuff
After a bit of a cool spell, it looks like we’re back into a fairly warm dry spring. At this …
Spring Thaw Problems
I know I shouldn’t complain about the recent warm-up that we’ve been experiencing. From the look of it we could …
These Gloves
I’m always on the lookout for a good pair of work gloves, especially winter work gloves. I can usually wear …
Cow Snowday
The cows were out chasing each other around in circles in the new snow. Apparently kids will be kids, irregardless …
Planting Done
On Friday our neighbor Tim showed up with his new (old) grain drill and got all of our new pastures …
Brooding Chicks
So with it being spring we decided to get started with raising some meat chickens. We thought we’d get a …