After taking an extended break from the Getting It All Done series, I thought I'd add a new post. Farm chores are essential here at Grouse Creek. Here is how we get them done...Our Winter Farm Chores:Feed Sheep HayFeed Cows HayFeed Calves HayFeed Chickens ScrapsFeed … [Read more...]
Serious Humor at Grouse Creek
When you work with animals, you never know what is going to happen. Bryan and I walked out to the barn the other day, and saw this: Yup. That's our holstein (who's going to get butchered Friday!!!) with his hay container on his head. He's been eating out of … [Read more...]
Tethering the Milk Cows
I first heard about tethering cows while reading a book by Joel Salatin on sustainable farming. Honestly, it kind of shocked me. I couldn't imagine tying a cow out. They were just so big. But, I kept thinking about it. I looked at all the grass that was … [Read more...]
Grouse Creek’s Newest Addition
Meet Samurai. I had a nice surprise waiting when I went outside yesterday afternoon to do some chores. I wasn't expecting another baby on the place until the middle of the month, but Epie decided to change my plans. She had herself a fine looking bull calf. Jayme named … [Read more...]