Today is a homestead update where we discuss what happens next with the sheep, discuss the impact of this year’s drought, share another livestock loss, and more.

Forage

• Dill weed is ready to harvest or let go to seed
• Should get green beans this week
• Tomatoes are getting close
• Wild raspberries are ripe
• Bergamot / bee balm harvest time and mint harvest time
• So much I am missing due to travel
• Found a bartlett pear tree at basecamp that is HUGE

Livestock

• Rabbit passed - not sure why but it was hot and she was pregnant
• KH’s bunnies had babies
• What is next for the sheep: Moving to the barn next door - we are prescreening the terrain for knows hazardous plants
• Shade spot last week during the extreme heat
• Sheep are bucket racists: they dislike the white ones
• Sheep nutrient and seeking timothy hay in large amounts
• 5-6 eggs a day from ducks

Grow

• Hillside garden looks fantastic
• Tomato wall is amazing
• Rabbit poop/garden 30 results and update
• Carrots, squash, etc

Holler Neighbors/Community

• T took care of darn near everything by himself
• Tapping into the local hvac talent to pimp out the roasting shack
• What really happened on my “quiet” weekend (Potluck fun times, car repair, etc)

Infrastructure

• Step in posts are not working well due to the drought
• Chicken netting is up
• Setting up the sheep barn
• Watering on timers
• Looking to add pasture spigots

Finances

• Looking at sourcing scraps for the pigs and other things I learned from Billy
• Sheep hay and materials is costing more still (As well as not knowing how the fencing was going to go)

Membership Plug

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