How To Tell When A Cow Will Calve (Or Not)
Alright. I know you want to throw tomatoes at me. Here I had you all worked up for Sally’s calf to come, you were there with me on Facebook (virtually)…
Read MoreIt’s not always glamorous or clean, but at least life on the farm is entertaining, beautiful, and oh-so-delicious. Follow along with recipes, dreams and confessions, and garden growing here.
Alright. I know you want to throw tomatoes at me. Here I had you all worked up for Sally’s calf to come, you were there with me on Facebook (virtually)…
Read MoreBefore we talk about Preparing for Calving, I’ve got to get this song out of my head: (Sung to the tune of ‘Smelly Cat’) Sally Belle, Sally Belle When will…
Read MoreRemember that beautiful chicken run that we built a few weeks ago? It’s still lovely. The honeysuckle is growing. The chickens are sun bathing. The gardens aren’t being eaten. But….
Read MoreI love raising rabbits for meat. That’s right, Ladies and gentlemen, we’re back in the rabbit business! Lord have mercy! Hallelujah! Can you hear angels singing? Can you see the…
Read MoreIt’s amazing to me that after two years of life on our farm, we’ve yet to welcome any new animals via birth on The Elliott Homestead. We should have had…
Read MoreThere’s poop on my porch. One of my chickens ate eight eggs yesterday. My new katahdin sheep escaped their pen and ran through the electric fence into another pasture. My…
Read MoreWhile much of the country is going through a deep freeze, here in North Central Washington, we’re enjoying a mild winter. Why, I’m not sure. But the rays of sunshine…
Read MoreI will freely admit, it was almost impossible for me to sit down on the computer just now. The past few days have been filled with all sorts of goodness,…
Read MoreI’ll pretend like I didn’t spend the better part of two hours writing out a deliciously goal-filled post before my WordPress crashed and took with it every last word. I’ll…
Read MoreOnce upon a time, there was a woman. This woman gave birth to three children in under four years. Needless to say, this woman found every minute of sleep precious….
Read MoreWARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES OF ANIMAL BUTCHERING. YOU’VE BEEN WARNED. Today we’re talking about how to butcher pigs. Truthfully, I thought it would be harder to say goodbye to our pastured…
Read MoreThis month marks the year anniversary of something very great, my friends. Something so great that it’s benefit to our homestead is truly immeasurable. That is, the year anniversary of…
Read MoreAnd as experience is the best teacher, I’m here to share with you how to bake better bread at home. Save yourself years of bad loaves. My many baking flops are your gain. Here’s how to bake better bread at home.
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