As mentioned in Elyse’s “Sheep” post, we recently introduced two sheep to our farm… at least until one of them escaped when getting it off of the truck… and then was found and safely returned after exactly one week of living in the woods with the coyotes. (No one can figure out exactly how thatContinue reading “Sheep Part 2 & Homestead Ideas &”
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Homestead Update 2025 April-May (Part 1: Animal Updates)
The spring is a VERY busy time of year on the homestead as everything is growing and waking up. I’m way behind on getting this update out, and it is long, but it’s exciting to recall all that has been happening. We’ll divide this update into four posts (Animals, Land, People and Other). With ourContinue reading “Homestead Update 2025 April-May (Part 1: Animal Updates)”
Homestead Update: 2025/02/18 – Preparing for the deep freeze
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:” Ecclesiastes 3:1 Having animals, and a house that is not well built for cold, gives some things to think about as it seems that we are heading into -10F tomorrow night. Fortunately it’s Missouri, which means that there is aContinue reading “Homestead Update: 2025/02/18 – Preparing for the deep freeze”
Goats: A New Life
Yesterday morning (2025/01/16) a loud scream rang out across our property. At the time, I (Rob) was taking care of a few jobs outside before getting ready to leave for our homeschool co-op. At the time, I was smoothing out wood chips that had been dumped for our Hügelkultur and no-till gardens, when I heardContinue reading “Goats: A New Life”
First Year #1: Animal Care
Have you noticed that time moves WAY too quickly!!! Actually, it’s just as God intended it, I just need to learn to invest it wisely. :o) I keep meaning to write an update on a specific event, thing learned, way we’ve caught a glimpse of God’s glory, etc. … and then time slips by andContinue reading “First Year #1: Animal Care”
3rd Culture Living 