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Back to EpisodesHomestead Happenings for March 1 2024 - Ep 873
Season 4
Episode 873
Published 2 years ago
Description
Today we talk about changing our approach to sheep, mindset in assessing homestead finances, egg influx, the power of community and more.
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Forage
- Stinging nettle
- Dandelion
- No mushrooms this week but morel season is upon us
Livestock
- The priority talk
- The ram decision
- Catching the baby ram
- 5 eggs a day on the ducks and 4 a day on the chickens
- Time to reset the coop
Grow
- Seedling shelves are in - seedlings are not
- Peas have not yet germinated
- Swiss chard is starting to come on
- IMO week
Holler Neighbors/Community
- Chasing sheep as a neighborhood activity
- Community connections through MAGS
- 1 Million Satoshi give Away
Infrastructure
- Fence Posts and Fencing
- Pond fencing
- Failed dishwasher and repairing vs replacing
Finances
- Currently measuring in terms of not needing to buy food rather than generation profit
Make it a great week!
GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have <