Episode 635 - Homestead Happenings for Oct 14, 2022

Today, we discuss sheep finances, livestock in the fall, growing food, a new segment and more.

Sponsor of the day: FreeSteading.com

Forage

All going underground Nuts Harvest comfrey and other frost sensitive plants that are still with us

Livestock

5 Sheep to the processor and how loading went Going to retrain Max to like the Eversoles One look close to giving birth - it is our first time so she may just be fat Time to breed the rabbits Ducks are still in jail - 1 egg 2 days ago (RATS) Pigs for sale - IPP and a duroc/IPP mix Lamb for sale

Grow

Putting all the beds to sleep Lettuce and brassicas in the AP Have not gotten the indoor grow operation together (And will not til after Jack’s) May adjust this section for winter - thoughts

Holler Neighbors/Community

Meat slicers, dinners, drone shots and emergency sheep assistance New business launches post SRF New feed source in the upper cumberland

Infrastructure

Geothermal lines are where they need to be. Some residual things to connect gravity water the house. ($2,000) Getting the list of things for water redo project

Finances

Sheep Finance Review: Sheep: $3,000 Trailer: $3,000 Feed/hay/seed: $900 Vet: $80 Dogfood: $200 Processing: $550-$600 Gas: $200 Fencing: $2,000 Per animal cost (depreciating the fencing and trailer): $539 Per animal charge: $450-$550

Membership Plug

Make it a great week!

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Community

Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b

Advisory Board

The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja

Resources

Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link