Weather was really hot, cooled down, now is hot again. Sounds like perfect summer pneumonia for the goats. Currently 96F with heat index of 116F. Fencing continues- Blind Hog and Acorn pulled fence and took down more of the old fence in preparation for the new. All is going according to plan. Outdoor chores areContinue reading “Season 7, Episode #30~ Hot and Cold…”
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Season 7, Episode #29~ Fencing…
Fencing continues, even while Blind Hog was enjoying unlimited cookies and candy during his jury duty! Ha! The case was done in a day so he should be off the hook now. Wood posts are now set with their floating braces. After a couple days of settling in, the woven wire fence can be rolledContinue reading “Season 7, Episode #29~ Fencing…”
Season 7, Episode #28~ High Tensile Fencing…
Blind Hog and Acorn got the first 560′ of high tensile goat fence up and done! Had to wait longer on the chain tensioners but boy howdy did they ever help stretching the fence. Now to move on to the next two paddocks of the hay field. Acorn canned up some blackberry juice and applesauceContinue reading “Season 7, Episode #28~ High Tensile Fencing…”
Season 7, Episode #27~ 4th of July…
Extreme heat warnings about done for the week, a few slightly cooler days ahead. Fencing project will resume as of next week- waiting on a couple chain strainers to arrive. Blind Hog has been working on the drive, Acorn in the garden. Canning up peaches for the first time in YEARS!!! New incubator is setContinue reading “Season 7, Episode #27~ 4th of July…”
Season 7, Episode #26~ Rain, Fencing, and a Rolling Pegboard Tool Caddy…
Wellll, hard to bitch about the rain when the farm is just 2 weeks from a drought. June will be 9″ or more… Blind Hog and Acorn set the 8 “floating braces” on the wood fence posts, now to string out a straight line, measure where t posts will go and so on. Acorn hasContinue reading “Season 7, Episode #26~ Rain, Fencing, and a Rolling Pegboard Tool Caddy…”
Season 7, Episode #25~ After the Flood…
The farm fared well during the big rain- driveway washed a bit but the county road did not, at least not on our end too much. A miracle. Garden and goats doing well, another couple posts were set in the field. Acorn dropped the Facebook Marketplace Bike off to get a tune up, and Saturday gave themContinue reading “Season 7, Episode #25~ After the Flood…”
Season 7, Episode #23~ Rain and More Rain…
Farm chores have been a tad bit limited doe to the weather, namely rain… And more rain… And if not rain at the farm then a toad-strangler in Springfield and had water from the yard find its way under the house. Gutter drain extensions (the black 4″ x10 long sections) should noodle the water onContinue reading “Season 7, Episode #23~ Rain and More Rain…”
Season 7, Episode #23~ Cruising into Summer…
Grass is growing, fields needed another clipping as the old bush hog did not do all that great. Much better with the new equipment. Lil’ Honker is having fun running around with the 6 adults. Blind Hog and Acorn been doing the usual chores, and Acorn just might be wrapping up the Canadian Citizenship application. Continue reading “Season 7, Episode #23~ Cruising into Summer…”
Season 7, Episode #22~ Rain!!
Woooo hooo! The farm got rain… Unfortunately, it is a month’s worth in a couple days, but hard to complain. Zucchini is growing like mad, did anyone say “zucchini boat for lunch???” Fencing project is getting rolling- fence in section 1 is down, 2 wooden posts set. Acorn is working on applying for Canadian CitizenshipContinue reading “Season 7, Episode #22~ Rain!!”
Season 7, Episode #21~ Memorial Day Weekend…
Farmers have been up and at it this week- no trips to the big city either! Blind Hog dealt with an elm Acorn had him cut down- the limbs were touching the roof (horrors!). It got hauled to the North 40. Acorn had planted the beans in the garden and today it is like JackContinue reading “Season 7, Episode #21~ Memorial Day Weekend…”
Blind Hog and Acorn 