Monday the 9th was butcher day at Grouse Creek. Two large Holstein steers--the ones with horns that kind of scare me...were butchered. I was available to help the butcher as needed, and answered "Yes" when he asked if I wanted to keep various organs and other meat … [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...]
Switching a Dexter to Once a Day Milking
I first heard about once a day milking when we were searching for milk cows. I did a lot of research on the subject, and learned a lot. But I was scared. So we got Epi, and after she calved, I began milking twice a day. And then Owen had some major medical … [Read more...]
Barnyard Blessings
In my recent Bible studies, I've been learning about complaining. And mumbling. And grumbling. And about how we aren't supposed to do those things. About how our tongue can get us in a lot of trouble.The Israelites are the focus of my study. My how … [Read more...]
Starting Sourdough Starter
I have a love-hate relationship with sourdough starter. I love sourdough bread! I hate it when I neglect my starter and it dies. I killed my last starter about six month ago, and just went without it all summer. It's been a long time since that … [Read more...]