Danil54grl
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That was a smart move. . . . normally I would just bottle feed if I have a orphan or total rejection.
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Arcticdude
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As long as the cow accepts the calf it saves a lot of time and trouble. I have one more heifer left thats due to calve any time now. I'll go look for her tomorrow and see how she's doing.
Danil54grl
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Yes It does! I have one cow that accepts all babes no matter what. She even helps out with cleanings when mamma is not doing what she should. I just havens gotten a good momma in my goats yet that would accept a orphan or reject.
I just purchased 5000 rounds of .22LR 40gr. Ammo for 2.75 cents a round shipped. Just in case I ever recover my .22 rifle or buy another one.
I also ordered another 6 month bundle of freeze dried meals.
I also ordered another 6 month bundle of freeze dried meals.
Danil54grl
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Hunny and I went to the BIG city for test. . . Doc came in afterwards and said he wants to see him back ASAP. We have to wait on a call for an appointment. I did get to come home to my Gertie who had 2 new healthy babies. Ar least that was a highlight in my life.
WGregMiller
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Hope it works out for the best for y’all. We will as well.
Arcticdude
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I spent several hours yesterday looking for one of my heifers that I figured was going to have a calf any day. I found the heifer over a ridge on the edge of some timber and I could tell that she had just given birth but couldn't find the calf. As I approached her a big brown bear took off running. It's amazing how fast these bears can run. Way too fast for a shot. Finially found the calf hidden in the brush. A healthy little black heifer.
Last week I bought a couple electric gate openers. One opener will be up by the house and the other will be down the road. Both will operate on 12v deep cycle batteries with solar chargers. These things are nice! Also tried out the new welder today. I welded some gate hinges and checked to make sure that it'll run my well pump.
The weather service posted warnings for severe thunderstorms tonight. So far it's still clear out so I hope they're wrong.
The painters should be done with the exterior of house tomorrow and the flooring will be delivered in the morning.
Last week I bought a couple electric gate openers. One opener will be up by the house and the other will be down the road. Both will operate on 12v deep cycle batteries with solar chargers. These things are nice! Also tried out the new welder today. I welded some gate hinges and checked to make sure that it'll run my well pump.
The weather service posted warnings for severe thunderstorms tonight. So far it's still clear out so I hope they're wrong.
The painters should be done with the exterior of house tomorrow and the flooring will be delivered in the morning.
Danil54grl
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Glad you found the calf and the bear didn't run off with the newborn.
Brent S
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Hope he gets through all this ok, and you as well.
Arcticdude
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Today I committed to buying next winter's hay. I've got 2 sources of hay now. They plan to start cutting around the first of July and said they'll load my trailer too. This new place is around 50 miles from home.
I'm thinking about putting in 30 acres of hay next year to reduce the amount of hay that I need to buy. Maybe another 20 acres of hay the following year and I'll be self sufficient in winter cattle feed. Of course that will mean a couple more miles of new fencing.
The wife just ordered 30 meat chickens and some ducks, ugh. I think she ordered some bees too. I can't wait until she "retires" too, and spends more than 4 months a year here.
I'm thinking about putting in 30 acres of hay next year to reduce the amount of hay that I need to buy. Maybe another 20 acres of hay the following year and I'll be self sufficient in winter cattle feed. Of course that will mean a couple more miles of new fencing.
The wife just ordered 30 meat chickens and some ducks, ugh. I think she ordered some bees too. I can't wait until she "retires" too, and spends more than 4 months a year here.
It seems like you do more work since you retired from working. You may want to consider retiring from retirement.
Danil54grl
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Acrtic, you will be very happy to be able to produce your own hay. . . I wish we had the acreage to be able to do that. Yes, I am envious 
You do have a lot on your plate and I can sympathize. Its is nice if you have someone else to devy the work load up with.
You do have a lot on your plate and I can sympathize. Its is nice if you have someone else to devy the work load up with.
Brent S
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I would love to get a horse here but with just 2.5 acres I realistically don’t have enough room. I figure if I can’t grow enough grass for it then I won’t have one. If it was all grass then I might be close, but I have plants and gardens all over so might actually only have 1/2 acre of grass now.
KateMTx
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I would have run away faster than the bear. Glad the cow and calf are okay.
Danil54grl
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Hunny, you do whatever it takes when you are care giver to your animals. It is actually amazing what you can accomplish when you feel the need to intervene. You may be surprise what you could do in that situation.
I rescreened the doors to the deck, they had some holes that those mosquito dive bombers kept using to attack us. Cut down 2 trees that will later be cut up for firewood for winter use.
Danil54grl
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Hunny is missing his travel time. . . I have to admit we have not gone anywhere for a long while. . . We have cows that mainly keep us home. Hunny knows that I will never give up my goats and if we got rid of his cows minus my milk cow I would be fine with that. Goats are more controllable for me and he is getting up in his years with health issues now. I would be ok with even processing some of my billies, which I have never been open to before. I would just normally sell.
I got a case of C2A1 canister filters for free from a friend for our gas masks. Bought 2 more personal water filters for my new daughter in law and my soon to be born grandson. I need to finish upgrading my supplies for +2.
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Celeree
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Still waiting to move. Bad storm dumped a huge amount of rain and of course the neighbor up the roads illegally built dam burst, it washed out a bit of our road in 2 spots. At least a (different) neighbor said we can use their road to get to our place, right neighborly of them. Got the electric poles put up and now it's on us to trench and run wire from the poles 100ft to our place.
Even though we aren't living out there yet, did get about 7 different veggies planted. The temperature is starting to climb around here. It's quite shocking. it can be 90 degrees in current home, running AC's already, and I can drive out to our place, in the midst of trees in a hole and it's instantly about 15-20 degrees cooler. This has me so excited!!! We don't have a porch yet, just some chairs and a bench under the trees in the front yard, but sitting out there you don't feel hot in the least, or even warm. We get a light cool breeze. Even in the house, with no electricity and doors and windows open, was very pleasant. I can imagine this summer really only using future window units to cool the 840sqft a fraction of the amount the current house uses. Ceiling fans and box fans will do a world of good. Here in Oklahoma we often see 100 degree temps in summers, so I am really, really thrilled about this, prepper-wise.
Truth be told, I'm threatening to move out there, even though the place isn't finished. We do have water from a water hose. Have a composting toilet. A single burner butane stove and outdoor grill. A solar shower. An ice chest. And until we can get the funds together to get the remaining wire bought, trenched, and hooked up can use an extension cord for any needed electric needs or run the genny. Hubby off this weekend, we'll be puttering a lot out there I'm sure. Maybe I can talk him in to moving one of the beds, haha. Hey, roughing it would be good experience, right?
Sorry so long winded, just anxious.
Got the electric poles put up and now it's on us to trench and run wire from the poles 100ft to our place.Even though we aren't living out there yet, did get about 7 different veggies planted. The temperature is starting to climb around here. It's quite shocking. it can be 90 degrees in current home, running AC's already, and I can drive out to our place, in the midst of trees in a hole and it's instantly about 15-20 degrees cooler. This has me so excited!!! We don't have a porch yet, just some chairs and a bench under the trees in the front yard, but sitting out there you don't feel hot in the least, or even warm. We get a light cool breeze. Even in the house, with no electricity and doors and windows open, was very pleasant. I can imagine this summer really only using future window units to cool the 840sqft a fraction of the amount the current house uses. Ceiling fans and box fans will do a world of good. Here in Oklahoma we often see 100 degree temps in summers, so I am really, really thrilled about this, prepper-wise.
Truth be told, I'm threatening to move out there, even though the place isn't finished. We do have water from a water hose. Have a composting toilet. A single burner butane stove and outdoor grill. A solar shower. An ice chest. And until we can get the funds together to get the remaining wire bought, trenched, and hooked up can use an extension cord for any needed electric needs or run the genny. Hubby off this weekend, we'll be puttering a lot out there I'm sure. Maybe I can talk him in to moving one of the beds, haha. Hey, roughing it would be good experience, right?
Sorry so long winded, just anxious.
Brent S
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I moved into this house with Sheetrock on the walls, no joint compound or paint. The floors were bare plywood. The cabinets were just the lower units with countertops but no doors or drawers. Most people wouldn’t think about roughing it like that, but it saved a lot of money so we decided it was worth it. One thing I will say though, it is a lot faster and easier to finish a place when your not living in it. Just having to clean up tools and dust every time you do something makes more work over cleaning up once at the end of it all. As far as which choice is best, that’s just up to each individual.Still waiting to move. Bad storm dumped a huge amount of rain and of course the neighbor up the roads illegally built dam burst, it washed out a bit of our road in 2 spots. At least a (different) neighbor said we can use their road to get to our place, right neighborly of them.
Even though we aren't living out there yet, did get about 7 different veggies planted. The temperature is starting to climb around here. It's quite shocking. it can be 90 degrees in current home, running AC's already, and I can drive out to our place, in the midst of trees in a hole and it's instantly about 15-20 degrees cooler. This has me so excited!!! We don't have a porch yet, just some chairs and a bench under the trees in the front yard, but sitting out there you don't feel hot in the least, or even warm. We get a light cool breeze. Even in the house, with no electricity and doors and windows open, was very pleasant. I can imagine this summer really only using future window units to cool the 840sqft a fraction of the amount the current house uses. Ceiling fans and box fans will do a world of good. Here in Oklahoma we often see 100 degree temps in summers, so I am really, really thrilled about this, prepper-wise.
Truth be told, I'm threatening to move out there, even though the place isn't finished. We do have water from a water hose. Have a composting toilet. A single burner butane stove and outdoor grill. A solar shower. An ice chest. And until we can get the funds together to get the remaining wire bought, trenched, and hooked up can use an extension cord for any needed electric needs or run the genny. Hubby off this weekend, we'll be puttering a lot out there I'm sure. Maybe I can talk him in to moving one of the beds, haha. Hey, roughing it would be good experience, right?
Sorry so long winded, just anxious.
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