tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74723561227082894412024-03-12T21:12:30.248-07:00Brazy Creek FarmBrazy Creek Farm (Brad and Susy)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03182037466490176786noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472356122708289441.post-58047724407674460092014-03-31T20:24:00.002-07:002014-03-31T20:26:24.332-07:00First nice days of spring are wearing me out!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">These first actual nice days of spring are wearing me
out. Of course I'm always tired when spring arrives due to the fact that I'm getting used to being outside after being cooped up all winter.I think its from the harder than average
winter we've had here in Illinois, and lack of movement this winter
because of it. <br /><br />This week has been busy with preparations for getting the
garden ready and a little spring cleaning. Each fall when the garden
season is over, we are so burnt out that of course things that need to
be done don't get done, and get put on the back burner until they are
forgotten in spring, Which means more work for our already busy
schedule. But it gets me moving more which is good for gearing my rusty
winter muscles into getting used to hard summer work! </span></div>
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Starting our plants in the hoop. Still a lot more seeding to go. I usually only get seeding done in the morning or later on in the day since it gets too hot in the hoop mid day for me lol<br />
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There are plants to be ripped out yet as well. Here is our row of sweet basil that I've started on.Even after sitting all winter, the sticks smell amazing!<br />
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A welcomed sign of spring and healthy soil! The earthworms were everywhere as I pulled up the basil plants. A sign the ground is thawed and ready to be worked, Just a little more drying up needed yet.The frogs were singing one of my favorite sounds in the world today, and I got some much needed sun on my pasty white skin ha!<br />
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Brad is getting the new tractor greased up and ready for plowing and tilling. Hopefully we can get some early spring goodies in by the end of the week. Fingers crossed as were already behind.<br />
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2 other jobs that really should have been done in the fall. Ripping up the plastic mulch our tomatoes were on, and Our frost cover. We learned last year from our poor tomato year to never use red mulch again! The weeds overtook as you can see and too much light got in and created the perfect growing environment (like a mini greenhouse) Black plastic mulch only this year! <br />
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Brazy Creek Farm (Brad and Susy)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03182037466490176786noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472356122708289441.post-64442422482471546042014-03-18T20:06:00.002-07:002014-03-18T20:13:15.413-07:00Will spring ever come?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We have had one crazy long winter here in Illinois! With record breaking cold and snow, one day above freezing feels good enough for me to go out without my coveralls on. I'm craving spring! Usually by this time of year we are plating our first spring radishes and greens. But I couldn't stand it anymore, The hell with winter, I'm ready to hang laundry on the line, snow still on the ground and all. So I did. and the smell was amazing, and I slept like a baby!<br />
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Brazy Creek Farm (Brad and Susy)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03182037466490176786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472356122708289441.post-47518915771229960242013-04-15T10:22:00.003-07:002013-04-15T10:30:40.514-07:00Busy Month<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">I'ts the busy time of year for us. Even though the weather hasn't been Ideal for springtime in the midwest, I cannot complain as we have had plenty of rain, which makes me happy compared to last years drought. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So we have been trying to get things done while dodging the cold and wet. The spring garden has been tilled and most has been planted, we got a makeshift hoop greenhouse up to start our plants,The goats have had their babies, and trying to fit house hunting in the mix makes for a busy and stressfull spring. And here are a few photo of our busy month..</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Planting Spring goodies, A good feeling to get things planted. Nothing better after being cooped up all winter than to smell the fresh spring dirt, It smelled amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Planting day was a good one, And it ended with this amazing sunset!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Brad constructing the hoop greenhouse. I'ts working out wonderfully!</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since we are behind on starting tomato plants, we planted throughout the night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2,000 Tomato plants started so far, A couple hundred cabbages, Peppers, Thai and sweet Basil, and more to come. We will be selling tomato plants this year, So more planting to be done! I'ts been getting pretty hot in the hoop, A little too hot to be planting in there. So Most of the planting is done in the evening or when it's cloudy out.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now we just wait for the little seedlings to pop out of the dirt. Springs bounty is right around the corner, and it just gets busier from here. A nice break from our lazy winter :)</span></div>
Brazy Creek Farm (Brad and Susy)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03182037466490176786noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472356122708289441.post-40812607934639405782013-01-29T10:42:00.002-08:002013-01-29T10:42:26.811-08:00Winter roots<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br />We have finally used up most of our winter storage root Veggies for dinner in a veggie soup. Which included Turnips,Carrots,Daikon radishes and Spinach. I must say its so nice to be able to have some veggies from our garden stored for winter use. There is no comparison in flavor to a sweet crunchy homegrown carrot to the store bought flavorless ones.And I love using Turnips in replacment of potatoes. This year I hope to store more carrots in for winter use. They all kept so nice in the fridge and are still growing! Fresh live food in winter from our summer garden. Amazing!<br /><br />Here is a recipe I wanted to share from" Nourished Kitchen". I hope to try this soon. Sounds so good! <br /><a href="http://nourishedkitchen.com/maple-glazed-root-vegetables/">http://nourishedkitchen.com/maple-glazed-root-vegetables/</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPiClVlRF3-4F5W5azcKJUrTXovCV-g_CfJli5o2_3J7GAy3Kb_mlVagdEtg_MLljmX7jMB-CGKR0-WepiOtklulwdI_MBe2dzw7tAWKJAGNB-emWW8gKRdgOzDpau4XODYfDPKrbkiUc/s1600/glazed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPiClVlRF3-4F5W5azcKJUrTXovCV-g_CfJli5o2_3J7GAy3Kb_mlVagdEtg_MLljmX7jMB-CGKR0-WepiOtklulwdI_MBe2dzw7tAWKJAGNB-emWW8gKRdgOzDpau4XODYfDPKrbkiUc/s320/glazed.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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Brazy Creek Farm (Brad and Susy)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03182037466490176786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472356122708289441.post-41734646907272562072013-01-21T08:55:00.000-08:002013-01-21T08:55:01.843-08:00Arctic Blast<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Buuurrrrrr we are getting an arctic blast here in Illinois. With wind chills of -20 below, doing chores this morning wasn't as pleasant as usually. A few animals had to be moved to different buildings as once warm spots are now fridged cold. I'ts 10:27 here this morning as I type this and I have already been outside several times to check on the goats to make sure they are staying warm. <br /><br />As I was walking to the goat barn I noticed this little Dandelion... I don't think I've ever seen a dadelion getting ready to bloom in the middle of Janurary! We have had some wacky weather that's for sure! Poor flower almost looked like it was trying to warm up in ray of sunlight.<br /><br /><a href="http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y411/Brazycreekfarm/1watermarkdande_zps8df847f7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y411/Brazycreekfarm/1watermarkdande_zps8df847f7.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />Bella, Mille, and Henry the cat are staying nice and cozy under the heat lamp. Its really not that bad if your out of the wicked winds!<br />
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Brazy Creek Farm (Brad and Susy)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03182037466490176786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472356122708289441.post-16514584430009784542013-01-09T08:44:00.001-08:002013-01-09T09:49:38.832-08:00Farm Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">Some have asked where I have been since the last time I blogged, Which was along time ago. I'm still here lol. With so many projects on my mind and during the busy garden season sometimes Blogging gets pushed aside. So a little farm update for you all.<br /><br />Here on the farm we have been getting things ready for a cold snap that is to come the 3rd week Of January. Getting a new door on my goat kidding stall and getting ready for the babies to arrive. Putting heat lamps up and getting the chick boxes cleaned up and organized for new peeps in a couple weeks. Deciding on what varieties of veggies we will be growing this year and getting seed orders in. We are also in the process of putting a hoop house up for starting tomato plants and for extending our season.<br /> Even though its still cold and winter here, this is the time of year when our winter break starts to turn into thoughts and projects that spring brings. And if feels good! Gets your mind working again and out of that hibernation feeling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few pics from the barn.This time of year the animals always find the sunny spot in the barn to warm up. Its funny the chicken looks as though he is looking at the shadow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And this pretty little girl, who prefers to hang around the barn instead of her coop.</span><br />
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Brazy Creek Farm (Brad and Susy)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03182037466490176786noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472356122708289441.post-44048971514016623752012-03-22T06:51:00.002-07:002012-03-22T09:40:48.573-07:00Busy week<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">With all the record breaking warm Temps here in Illinois It has allowed us to get a head start on the planting season. I don't think I've ever been Tan in March, Maybe a sunburn But not a good base tan. The weather may be weird but we sure are enjoying it. The fruit tree's are in bloom, My Zinnia's are up, The honey bee's are pollinating, and the cold weather spring crops are in the ground. Life is good! We may even get some early green beans in the ground. <br />
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A ton of Garlic came back from last year that got away from us because of weeds<br />
(we didn't plant on black plastic) So I started the process of transplanting them onto our newly plastic row. Hopefully we actually get some garlic this year! Black plastic is the way to go when its only two of us trying to keep up with all the weeding! While I transplanted the garlic Brad got in a bunch of other veggies such as, Radishes,turnips,beets,lettuce,spinach,arugula,Kale,Swiss chard,carrots, and I'm sure I'm missing a few others but my mind has gone blank LOL.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And a parting shot. </div>Our plum tree was filled with bee's and butterflies. It was magical! Makes me wish our bee order for our new hive was coming sooner. I hope with all that is in bloom so early, that we have a awesome honey harvest for our first year!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Put the soap shavings into a saucepan, Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups of water depending on the desired consistency you would like. Melt over medium low heat stirring constantly.When the soap shavings are melted you can now add your fragrance or essential oil.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Brazy Creek Farm (Brad and Susy)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03182037466490176786noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472356122708289441.post-78776696151913969682012-02-01T15:16:00.000-08:002012-02-01T15:16:54.519-08:00-Free Range Chicken Gardens -contest<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Here is a great contest for all the garden and chicken lovers. I really want to see this book! Since I would like to know what there inputs on keeping chickens free ranged in a garden are. Mine always seem to devour everything in sight LOL.<br />
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<img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFWhG5K0TqWJY9SPY34_1-k5g9D-6ydmFskKIpOpyfT_VScZdkPB3TU260RmjfPowyYx83mNPohRXvmfi6xaMaSxuCOtxMoSA1zZcSYioUdrSyLC5_KsjqOSieceC4D9OJ2aTBH3tt3w/s640/lamb.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Its Lambing season soon.This Ewe had only one baby a few days ago. Twins are more common.These are Jacobs sheep, They are usually spotted or have patches of black or brown. Usually we get one or two all white lambs out of 60 or so babies. I love the white babies, They remind me of the Snuggle bear.</span><br />
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The chickens were all lined up in a row, They were trying to keep warm in this little bit of sun coming through the barn doors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's too cold for Josie and Elle May, So they peek outside. The cold doesn't seem to bother Bella. Notice their Fat bellies. They are due to kid in a few weeks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Alex our Mini Nubian Buck and the girls, minus Lily and Violet who were hiding.</span><br />
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While I was browsing around on the black hole called<b> "Pinterest" </b>The site of distraction – sucking me into its greatness for hours on end. I stumbled upon a bunch of photo's of people reusing and recycling Pallets into pure awesomeness. And with projects that never seem to end around here and a very tight budget, we began our search for these useful pieces of greatness.<br />
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I see so many pallets going to waste, When they could be turned into such amazing things<br />
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<span class="fiolet">*200 Million - # of trees that are logged every year for pallets</span><br />
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</span><span class="fiolet">*500,000 - # of trees are felled every day for pallets</span><br />
<span class="fiolet">*40% - Overall US wood consumption % for pallets</span><br />
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<span class="fiolet"> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">*First on the list are </span></span><span class="fiolet" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">compost bins, Super easy to do with pallets</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
</span><span class="fiolet" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">*Next is </span><span class="fiolet" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">a milk shed, Since my doe's are due in a month I will need a place to milk them.</span><span class="fiolet" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span><br />
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So instead of buying wood we vow to save as many pallets from the landfill as we can. </span><br />
I will be putting up the finished projects on the blog as they are finished because "man time" as I call it is precious around here, and we never seem to have enough of it. Brad is a working machine and I can only do so much without a man around lol.<br />
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So here is the simple Pallet compost bins done with 5 pallets joined with L brackets and screws. This was so easy that my mom and I were able to just slap it together. And with this Oddly warm January weather we were able to do this. And paint it!! Never have I said I was able to paint outside in the middle of a Midwestern winter!<br />
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This is the front side facing the road. We stained it to match.<br />
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Next is the milking shed which we have started on already. Pics to come!<br />
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</div>Brazy Creek Farm (Brad and Susy)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03182037466490176786noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7472356122708289441.post-78709151226595532652011-12-21T19:53:00.000-08:002011-12-21T19:53:44.618-08:00Kip and his Friend Gurdie the goose<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwB7PODLUH5R8NQSWiK3oYb0vomvbxbSmhJ-Q2Zw3emZ2CIW25SKuU0s9bHAsTne02l-DH_bZAgrmA4pKt8-A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />
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</div>This story starts about A month ago. We had around 8 geese we took in to be processed, My mom decided to keep the one pretty looking white goose for breeding. I appropriately named her Gurdie, Since she looks like a Gurdie to me.<br />
Gurdie roamed around sadly for a few days missing her siblings, which made me feel pretty horrible for taking the others in. After all Geese are smarter creatures than what most people believe. They all have their own personalities and pet like traits, unlike chickens and other barn yard poultry. <br />
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After a little while we noticed Gurdie following Kip everywhere he went. At first we though she was being territorial or maybe didn't like Kip. Since Gurdie used to be kind of temperamental when she was with her clan. Since she has been alone she has calmed down a lot and has become more sociable.<br />
I think we knew they had become friends when every time Kip would bark (which is very often) Gurdie would do her goosey honk. She follows him everywhere all the time now. Its pretty entertaining watching them throughout the day. <br />
I love it when two completely different animal species can love each other and become friends. I think if people could spend time with animals they could learn a great deal on forgiveness,Love,and friendship.Or maybe to just live in the moment like a dog, to forget the past and the future and to just be ♥<br />
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Mowing was first on the list. Our garden was a grass field. We have had several complaints from conventional farmers telling us we needed to spray. I just say I don't mind picking in the weeds, Plus its is so pretty in the fall LOL I actually use the grass as centerpieces and its beautiful! <br />
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The plastic needed pulling. I don't like the idea of using so much plastic but there is no way we could do without it! It keeps the plants from being overwhelmed with weeds in the summer and it also keeps the bugs at bay some since the plastic heats up.We have found dead cucumber beetles on it from the summer sun. Awesome! <br />
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Plowing was a chore today actually. I think we may need to upgrade to a bigger one. The grass kept getting stuck in it today, requiring Brad to stop every 20 feet or so to be cleaned out. <br />
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The arugula Grew back amazingly fast since our last market!<br />
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Its been a little pathetic around here when it comes to egg production.For a couple months we have been way below average for 200 hens and haven't been able to keep up with demand for some of our loyal costumers.We finally decided to light up the chicken house. We sort of put it off since It was pretty expensive to light a mobile chicken house in the pasture,450 feet of extension cord isn't cheap! <br />
We used our grow lights with a timer for the lighting. We also went and bought some cattle panel to make a little pen for overwinter. We open it up during the day and close it up at night. So now we wait and see if this extra amount of light helps any, I sure hope so!<br />
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Roosting up for the night. Its nice to finally be able to see in the coop at night. Actually it's kinda of fun to go down there at night in the cold, sit in the warm coop with Brad and talk.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wKprognaB98P_ynkKI8PYn3ljZQDZMRGiRZ0_W0WAIgrNvpyyeTIBbqS6kH4rHGhNFEIqNheQ-g5LI7YuSiVFdAg82KihHqmdvJHVDi0zbdFRPQAwg9jTBqoqWQL6nAXQ1qQ-M8l26c/s1600/girls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wKprognaB98P_ynkKI8PYn3ljZQDZMRGiRZ0_W0WAIgrNvpyyeTIBbqS6kH4rHGhNFEIqNheQ-g5LI7YuSiVFdAg82KihHqmdvJHVDi0zbdFRPQAwg9jTBqoqWQL6nAXQ1qQ-M8l26c/s320/girls.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wKprognaB98P_ynkKI8PYn3ljZQDZMRGiRZ0_W0WAIgrNvpyyeTIBbqS6kH4rHGhNFEIqNheQ-g5LI7YuSiVFdAg82KihHqmdvJHVDi0zbdFRPQAwg9jTBqoqWQL6nAXQ1qQ-M8l26c/s1600/girls.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
All comfy cozy.<br />
We use the deep litter system in the winter months. We layer shavings and use barn lime and Diatomaceous Earth to keep it dry. This layering of the bedding decomposes and creates heat like a compost pile. Not too much heat but just enough to make it cozy for the girls without having to use too many heat lamps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-b0nD8Xv3XnGBcaXwvpxigbgZqrLJYmSQxcNZvWwwFRftfxqdtdJ3my4w6zs0xcgK5YyAhk_YlzyyZjU_bmzmW3MQcz8PcG5t2UhfWKNOIN1hTtbDDpUrAMG4IaR_1V7cS6I_Izg8-g/s1600/guys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-b0nD8Xv3XnGBcaXwvpxigbgZqrLJYmSQxcNZvWwwFRftfxqdtdJ3my4w6zs0xcgK5YyAhk_YlzyyZjU_bmzmW3MQcz8PcG5t2UhfWKNOIN1hTtbDDpUrAMG4IaR_1V7cS6I_Izg8-g/s640/guys.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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All but one of our pups are sold. We have a little girl pup left.<br />
It is going to be a sad day when these little fluff balls of love leave the farm. They bring pure joy. Nothing can make you feel better like sitting with a puppy for a few minutes, and you instantly feel amazingly happy.<br />
If I could, I would be surrounded by puppies all the time hahaha well that would be impossible and irresponsible and would probably classify someone as running a puppy mill.But its still a dream :)<br />
The puppies are starting to wag their cute lil tails when you walk in and are starting to run around and play. Man they grow so fast, I see the change daily.<br />
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This is the biggest pup in the litter of 6. He is a watcher and is always checking things out.<br />
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Brad came in from the garden a few days ago with a grocery sack full of eggplant that went unseen. Mostly because they were hidden in the weeds lol. Now I'm not a huge fan of eggplant. It's always been bitter tasting to me. And I hate wasting the veggies so I decided to make a preserve out of it all. This recipe is so yummy. Its very clovey tasting and almost resembles a pie like flavor. This is great for crackers or would also be awesome on Ham,or as a marinade. Another great idea is on a grilled turkey and provolone sandwich when used as a chutney. <br />
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2 lbs eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2'' cubes<br />
3 cups white sugar<br />
1 cup brown sugar<br />
1/2 tbs finely ground clove<br />
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg<br />
1 tsp ground cinnamon<br />
1 1/4 cups lemon juice<br />
5 cups water<br />
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1. combine eggplant with 3 cups of water and 1 cup lemon juice in a pot and bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until eggplant is tender, stirring occasionally. Drain.<br />
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3.Cool and transfer preserves to sterilized jars. Store in refrigerator for up to one week.<br />
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Here is a link I wanted to share of some new reports saying that some chicken meat may contain small amounts of arsenic<span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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The thing that gets me is they claim that although the meat may contain arsenic, that the amount in the meat is so small that it poses no threat to human health...Seriously!! come on. I really don't want any amount in the food I eat. This is very disturbing! How did the arsenic even get there to begin with? Arsenic causes cancer even at the low levels currently found in our enviroment. Arsenic also causes, Heart disease,and diabetes!<br />
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The commercial broiler chicken industry has a decade old practice of intentionally putting arsenic into the chicken feed as a microbe inhibitor, But why...I want to know WHY!! What is the reason for this? Is there really anything we can safely eat anymore? <br />
Which brings me to the reason and importance of being more self sufficient. <br />
When Brad and I had our Broiler chickens processed I had been very hesitant to eating one yet.These chickens became like pets to me, and would greet me every morning. But after reading this, I now have one finally thawing in my kitchen LOL. This is what it took I suppose to make me finally eat one of our Birds. I know that next year we will be doing more free ranged birds to fill up our freezer!<br />
Self sufficient and off the grid....Our goals!<br />
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(Bella in labor and looking very uncomfortable)<br />
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On Valentines day 2007 Brad bought me my dream and the most adorable puppy! My Sammy Bear.<br />
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A year and a half later, and an OK from our vet, (Since you usually wait a full 2 years) We planned a romantic date for the two. Puppies on their way!! We can't wait! If all went well She will be due November 1st 2011<br />
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Our reason for wanting to breed the Pyrenees is this breed is kind of hard to find in our area, I feel there is a need for this breed in our area. For livestock farmers, or just people who want a amazing, sweet, gentle giant of a dog that is also able to keep predators away. The Pyrenees have also been used to watch over children instead of livestock!<br />
Even though the Pyrenees is super gentle and sweet, these dogs can be very aggressive when they need to be. They usually sleep a lot during the day and are up at night barking and keeping critters away. <br />
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Sam for example is a lot bigger and has a Immensely super thick fluffy long coat, which is common in show lines. Burrs and sticks have to be worked or cut out. <br />
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If interested in a Pyrenees pup please contact us on Facebook. Puppies will not be registered. Sam Is AKC but Bella is not.I don't feel the need breed registered dogs, I would rather breed for working ability. <br />
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It's the first day of fall and everything is washed in golden beautiful-ness!<br />
Fall is my favorite season and gives me a warm cozy feeling. I think that's just my bodies way of setting into a hibernation mode lol.<br />
I love the lighting this time of year, Its more muted and warm toned. I could sit outside for hours just soaking it all in as the birds gather and the geese fly overhead. The corn and soybean fields are just beautiful, as the warm fall sun gleams a honey toned cast over it all. Even things as simple as the grass are a sight to be seen. The golden seed head swaying back and forth like stalks of wheat.As everything and Everyone gets ready for the arrival of winter.Fall also means breeding season here on the farm, and getting everything situated in the barn and winterized. And Projects finished before the cold weather hits. And an exciting time as well, as we will be expecting a litter of Great Pyrenees pups on November 1st and goat babies in February and March! As Life dies back in fall we welocome new life in the middle of it all. Exciting times here on the farm.<br />
Its also means my clothesline drying days are dwindling down as things just aren't drying as fast as they were.A very sad reality in my world!<br />
But as we say goodbye to summer and the growing seasons, The cold weather crops are in for Octobers harvest. We will have radishes,lettuce,arugula,spinach,and Swiss Chard. Maybe that will give us a taste of spring again before we put the garden to rest for the year.<br />
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As it was being unloaded, my brother stumbled upon a new litter of 4 kittens that must have been born in the bales a week ago I'm guessing as their eyes aren't open yet.<br />
Now We could have called up our hay guy and have him come and get them, But I couldn't do that.<br />
Ive heard to many horror stories of what these "Old time farmer mentality" guys do to a litter of farm kittens. Too many cats on the farm, So they will dispose of them. Not taking into consideration of how <u>all life is precious</u> and everything has a purpose. I left the kitties on the hay wagon overnight thinking momma cat might come back and get them, But she didn't. So first thing this morning I brought them into the house, Fed them eyedroppers of goat milk and made them a cozy place to sleep. Their bellies are full and hopefully I will be able to find them good homes when the time comes.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My 15 year old Chihuaua, "Baby" is taking to them well, And is almost acting like they are puppies. I'm hoping she lays with them and keeps them warm. Baby has great maternal instincts. She took to a baby pot belly pig we had once.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0shoZ1kx0lYu7zWNAkEEp0mNLEFvHE6yOTMJTCPuxkE4hJrFMpykI_mReKG6_PBhy1XmMwW9Y-L4U4w0n7m1b4J6hdhTBcSkP8v2dn2RdbEmKmsYmzAAUViTGh9V1TRj7y34M5SDahrI/s1600/babyg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0shoZ1kx0lYu7zWNAkEEp0mNLEFvHE6yOTMJTCPuxkE4hJrFMpykI_mReKG6_PBhy1XmMwW9Y-L4U4w0n7m1b4J6hdhTBcSkP8v2dn2RdbEmKmsYmzAAUViTGh9V1TRj7y34M5SDahrI/s320/babyg.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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We have welcomed yet another goat to the family. This is our new Nubian doe "Hope" I call her Milly since that's what she looks like to me lol. I think I will make that a permanent name for her now. She is such a sweetie and is still getting used to her new family of goats and dogs. She is taking awhile to warm up to Sam and Bella, But she is doing great. She has a nice big udder, and her teats are nice and big, which makes milking her a breeze and a lot of fun! She is a big girl at 170#, good thing she is super gentle and easy going with the other girls.<br />
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We are getting 2 quarts of milk from her a day. Her milk is super sweet and creamy, and were all enjoying having fresh milk in the house!<br />
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Having to milk a goat twice a day has actually been good for me. Surprisingly for a farm girl I'm not a morning person, And I like my sleep.Sleeping in is a wonderful thing LOL. Ive been getting up earlier and on time now, Milly has to be milked every 12 hours. It's very enjoyable and relaxing milking her. The feel of her soft warm udders and the sound of the milk as it hits the pail, Listening to her breath and chew her grain as I milk. Its very relaxing and therapeutic I highly suggest it!<br />
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Swiss Chard is a hard Veggie to sell. A lot of people run over to our booth thinking it's Rhubarb. They always ask me what can they do with it. Swiss Chard is a super food in my opinion, It's so full of nutrients!<br />
So I thought I would try this soup out and share it since its So good! And super easy to make. It's not really soup weather outside but I had a bunch of leftover Swiss Chard from Market and I had to find something to make out of it.<br />
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1 tablespoons butter<br />
3 cloves garlic, finely minced ( I added more to taste Since I love garlic)<br />
4 cups chicken broth<br />
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme<br />
1 1/2 pound red potatoes, peeled and diced in 1/2 inch pieces<br />
Salt and freshly milled black pepper to taste<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: small;">Put oil butter and garlic in large soup pot. Let <a class="kLink" href="http://www.inmamaskitchen.com/RECIPES/RECIPES/Soups/swisschard_potato.html#" id="KonaLink2" style="font-family: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static; text-decoration: underline ! important;"><span style="color: #993366; font-family: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;"><span class="kLink" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 102) ! important; font-family: inherit ! important; font-weight: inherit ! important; position: static;">cook</span></span></a> 5 minutes over low heat. Do not burn. This step is to allow garlic to release its juices.</span><br />
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We finally had a variety of things to sell this Saturday at market. Turnips, Swiss Chard,Kohlrabi,Lettuces,And beets. <br />
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We were happy the beets were finally ready to harvest. This year we grew three different kinds of Beets,Golden,traditional red, and a pink striped variety.I don't remember the specific names of them at the moment.We like the color it adds to the table and the different flavors.<br />
This is the first time we are able to sell beets. Last years crop got overrun with weeds and they didn't grow much. We made sure to keep the beets as weed free as we could this time, and we've had a great turn out! We ended up selling mostly everything except for some Swiss Chard and some turnips. The Swiss chard will be processed today for the freezer.<br />
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