tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802560046259042468.post281870745950888171..comments2023-09-06T05:14:27.759-04:00Comments on Confessions of a Crazed Cattlewoman: The Year Ahead...Lots to Do!Fionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802560046259042468.post-59334955544867458382016-01-02T12:26:35.142-05:002016-01-02T12:26:35.142-05:00Wow, that is amazing about the Amish, I'm very...Wow, that is amazing about the Amish, I'm very happy to see this, we need more like them! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802560046259042468.post-74814601923133094022016-01-02T10:55:01.581-05:002016-01-02T10:55:01.581-05:00WOW that is some long list and I do know you can d...WOW that is some long list and I do know you can do it. I remember when we started and all the goals and work. It was worth it. Happy New Year. Hugs BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802560046259042468.post-2604598276400667812016-01-02T10:01:15.419-05:002016-01-02T10:01:15.419-05:00The pigs we are considering are Mangalitsa...or He...The pigs we are considering are Mangalitsa...or Hereford. For us, ow living in a very GMO aware Amish community it may be more feasible to buy butchered pork Amish Raised. They are careful what they feed their pigs! As to Rooster Personality....the group we have are all characters!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802560046259042468.post-5396544905269872122016-01-02T09:51:03.404-05:002016-01-02T09:51:03.404-05:00Oh my goodness, what a list. But, you've final...Oh my goodness, what a list. But, you've finally got your farm and you know what you want, so go for it! <br /><br />Have to agree with Pam and Fern - you need goats, LOL. For the pigs, consider American Guinea Hogs (love this breed) or Red Wattles if you have the room (they're bigger). And consider adding "personality" to your rooster list! It's amazing how different they all can be. <br /><br />Looking forward to a lot of good blog reading here this year. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802560046259042468.post-55673583105189251152016-01-02T01:26:31.188-05:002016-01-02T01:26:31.188-05:00go ahead and plant browse now using perennials and...go ahead and plant browse now using perennials and self sowing annuals. plant more than you think you need and leave them to themselves to sink or swim. whatever stock you get can eat at least some of it.<br />also good are millet and other grazing for the poultry. some of it should self sow and you can get straw from it for bedding.<br />it is stuff that can do some self care so there is always something for the critters to chomp on while you are electrifying and carpenting.<br />all you need now is lots of $$ and lots of stamina.<br />when you get done what you need you will be prepared to take it a bit easier as old age creeps in. you will have arranged for things to move smoothly in well planned buildings.<br />God's blessings!deb harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05110992898072146282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802560046259042468.post-91584933023288919162016-01-01T19:41:11.145-05:002016-01-01T19:41:11.145-05:00We are always good for a laugh!We are always good for a laugh!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802560046259042468.post-45160086472598328532016-01-01T17:23:36.306-05:002016-01-01T17:23:36.306-05:00Yay!! :)Yay!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802560046259042468.post-33864203928928106632016-01-01T15:39:02.435-05:002016-01-01T15:39:02.435-05:00Those projects seem endless, but you will scratch ...Those projects seem endless, but you will scratch them off the list- only to add dozen more LOL. Looking fwd to watching you undertake them all.1jewlzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13388035539612539051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802560046259042468.post-80550028002000111792016-01-01T15:27:05.450-05:002016-01-01T15:27:05.450-05:00Sounds like a fun year coming up for the two of yo...Sounds like a fun year coming up for the two of you, Fiona. I have to agree with Pam, you need goats! (-: We'll be having baby goats next week and are really looking forward to the milk.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802560046259042468.post-7312023548391256742016-01-01T15:14:07.558-05:002016-01-01T15:14:07.558-05:00Oh, music to my ear's....lol! You have to hav...Oh, music to my ear's....lol! You have to have two goats, as they like to have a buddy...LOL! We have four wethers, they are my little friends! If ya have any questions, when you get to that point of getting them I may be able to help or I know Leigh could too! :) I wish this would be the year we get our farm too. :)))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802560046259042468.post-65137681857823658032016-01-01T15:04:20.784-05:002016-01-01T15:04:20.784-05:00We love it too! Finding this farm was such a gift,...We love it too! Finding this farm was such a gift, it amazes us everyday. As to goats...I am glad you mentioned them as they are on our want list. There is not much browse on this farm so sheep are more suitable, we do want a milk goat or two though!<br />Thank you for stopping by!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802560046259042468.post-27168253512469316732016-01-01T14:49:29.293-05:002016-01-01T14:49:29.293-05:00That's a good list and I could see how it woul...That's a good list and I could see how it would be overwhelming, but you need to start with a couple of goats, like we did....LOL! One step and one day at a time and it will all be accomplish when it is suppose too....Ooo, I have to remind myself of this one all the time....LOL! Best wishes for 2016! :) p.s. love your place!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com