It has been nice to be done butchering chickens and turkeys for a while. \u00a0There has been so much piling up that having the time and some nice winter weather has really been a blessing. \u00a0I’ll post some pictures but we have revamped the ballast system on the hen’s SuperDoops. \u00a0This change has really helped us sleep at night (thinking back….I remember posting one time about how well the superdoops are holding up against the wind- only to lose one the next day! \u00a0And yes, there is a high wind warning posted for tomorrow!?!). \u00a0We have also completed a winter hut for the sows and boar. \u00a0This is a group house for gestation, then each sow will choose her birthing hut when she is ready. \u00a0We have also moved the cows to the pond area for the winter. \u00a0This will help with winter water and help build up some of the worst soil on the farm. \u00a0The sows followed the cows and will help turn the top soil for spring planting. ..they also consider cow patties a delicacy.<\/p>\n
The girls are strong and helpful and we have had a nice family time this Chistmas break. \u00a0It has been nice to recharge the family batteries!<\/p>\n
In other news, CoCo the Grey\u00a0Murray gave birth this afternoon!! \u00a0More news on this later, but mama and calf are doing fine, looks like she will have her all cleaned up before it gets dark tonight!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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