Farm Project: Driveway Gates
Over the past few years, a design emerged for a relatively simple and effective electrified fence gate. Turns out, it works well for the driveway too. Check it out.
The Critter Relocation Project
Our farm—like every farm—is slam full of animals, both domestic and feral. Recently, we have alerted a few of the more nuisancy critters that they need to relocate. Alas, they don't tend to listen . . .
Lambwatch 2020!
#Cutenessoverload has commenced in earnest. Or as we like to say, Lambwatch! For the next month, about 20 ewes (sheep mothers) will be giving birth. It is a month of no sleep and emergency interventions. And lots and lots of cute!
Mutton, Capons, Culled Beef, and Spent Hens
As diverse as our food _seems_ to have become, in most respects our food choices have become far poorer, blander, and devoid of variety when compared to what was available in the past.