About a month ago, I tried making my own deodorant. I'd never really made any personal care products before that. But the deoderant I was using (a spray on that someone gave me) was making my family gag when I applied. I knew that wasn't good. So I started … [Read more...]
1 Chicken; 4 Meals
We raise Cornish Cross birds for meat. Each year we start with around 300 chicks.In 12 weeks or less, the adorable little bundles of fluff transform into not so cute birds ready to butcher. After processing them, we sell some and keep some.This meat is much tastier … [Read more...]
Our First Major Farm Purchase!
Ellie woke up this morning ready to go. She's accompanying Daddy and Grandpa on a trip to Republic in the truck to pick up a beautiful red Dexter bull. It's the first major purchase for the farm that we found and bought, and we're all excited!This is a yearling bull, … [Read more...]
A 15 Step Farm Workout
I woke up the other morning wondering why in the world my arms were hurting so much. Then I realized that in addition to beginning the Couch 2 5 K program with my sister, I was also completing a 15 step farm workout. Snow and ice has made everything more of a … [Read more...]
Getting It All Done: Farm Chores–Winter
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...]
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