Episode 667 - Homestead Happenings for Dec 9, 2022

Today we talk about new winter lives on the homestead, pregnant sheep, MUD SEASON, the portable sheep shelter and more. Today's Sponsor: Freesteading.com Surprise live with Sue Zoldak at 5pm Central today: https://youtu.be/fTBL3IaOxqo Email feedback to [email protected] Forage Lettuces from the Aquaponics system Red Sorrel is coming back (dragged the pots out into the rain) Ground Nuts Watercress died back but is reappearing Livestock 2 rabbits gave birth, 1 litter is still alive Pregnant sheep has an even bigger udder but no lamb yet Pairing off of other ewe with the ram is not going well so far (She runs away) Still have not clipped muscovy wings but it is time LGDs are sitting on command better - it is all we have worked on  Need to trim hooves Conserving hay as best we can - boys just moved to grassy area Chicken egg 3 in the last week - all we are getting Mortimer pulled his dewclaw open - treating it with topical antibiotics Harvest Meals Brisket baked in the oven Venison roast - bone in Lamb Shepherd's Pie Winter on the Homestead Grass is coming back in Working on improving the animal water set up for rabbits (heat tape) and other anti water freezing things Nice warm spell right now - if it stays dry will do the final two garden beds Restocked on winter clothing during Black Friday sales Holler Neighbors/Community Game night was fun Animal Care Fill in for my concert Infrastructure Sheep shelter saga Update on fencing workshop Electrical for the shed - outlets not working and we are not certain why Cleaning out the workshop Finances $50 temporary shelter cost $50 and lasted 2 weeks, lumber that is not strong enough cost $ $ too so it is disappointing to have the failures of this kind 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 Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link