Monthly Archives: October 2013

October 22, 2013

Barn Renovations! Part 1: Before

This project is going to be exciting, tangible, a learning experience, investment for our future (and future animals) and really rewarding when it’s finished. I’m stoked. What is our current project, you ask? I’m re-designing the interior layout of our … Continue reading →

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Filed under DIY, Farming, Livestock, Rabbits, The Homestead

Tagged as barn, barn repair, construction, rabbitry, renovation

October 21, 2013

I can’t believe he mowed the whole thing….

We had a big weekend, and shared several high fives for some big accomplishments! Check it out, y’all – Andy finally got the pasture mowed! This may seem like a ‘gee, what’s the big deal?’ sort of announcement, but we’ve … Continue reading →

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Filed under Farming, Pasture Management, The Homestead

Tagged as brush hog, ferguson tractor, mowing, pasture management, tractor

October 18, 2013

Fiber Friday – Giving Back

A message from the Fiber Friends studio: I announced a special gift in this week’s newsletter (You don’t get the Fiber Friends newsletter? gasp! Sign up form is to the right —> ) This fall, i will be donating a … Continue reading →

Caution: Wet Paint

When you live on a farm, you will never get through your endless to-do list, even if you’re not farming for a ‘living’ per say. So, it’s always good to celebrate a bit when you cross something off said list! … Continue reading →

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Filed under Chickens, Critters, Ducks

Tagged as chicken coop, chickens, DIY, ducks