Episode 861 – Homestead Happenings for February 9, 2024
Today, we talk about electrical fencing woes, escaping sheep, egg issues and more with the Tactical Redneck.
Featured Event: Wild Foraging Class April 8, 2024 with Kerry Brown. https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/wild/
Sponsor 1: HollerRoast.com
Sponsor 2: Freesteading.com
Fence Charger Woes – Is it the battery?
Forage
- Early spring flowers are starting to grow (Tulips and daffodils)
- Pasture is coming back
- Watercress is still recovering from the deep freeze
- Trees have buds
Livestock
- Process Rabbits
- Still need to process roosters
- Duck Drama
- Egg issues – we think they are hiding eggs
- Sheep Escape
- Signs on pregnancy in the sheep
Grow
- Winter pollarding is done
- There is so much to do before spring
Homegrown Meals
- Ground Pork and Grandpa Darby’s Breakfast Sausage
- Hiding chicken in green curry
Holler Neighbors/Community
- Getting the door installed neighbor style
- Helped a local friend with roof related projects
Infrastructure
- Solar upgrade
- Glamper Planning
- Workshop Redo Planning
- New Front Door
Finances
- Need the eggs to start happening
Make it a great week!
GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!
Community
- Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn
- Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup
- Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b
Advisory Board
- The Booze Whisperer
- The Tactical Redneck
- Chef Brett
- Samantha the Savings Ninja
Resources