Welcome back again...
February is here, and with it came the biggest snow storm of the year! We were blessed with 11" here on the farm. We spent the day digging out the chickens and sheep. Sheep didnt mind the snow so much, but those poor chickens hopped into the snow and POOF! they were gone! LOL so shoveled so they could get out and play in the sun that followed the next day.
We are still waitin on lambs. Due in Mid march, we are starting to prepare. Lamb pens are getting bleached AGAIN.. we bleach after each lambing season and before each. getting all the heat lamps and boxs in place and cleaning the clippers so that I can cruch the ewes before lambing. a couple are getting pretty round. Looks like multiples for sure from my Winnie. I am HOPING to attempt to milk this year as well. WISH ME LUCK ON THAT ONE.. grin..
We have already been in contact with the elevator for chicks, and feed. April is the month there.
Also called the farmer with the pigs. we are on the list for earlier piglets this year. We may have to pen them in the barn for a few weeks and have a heat lamp, but it will be easier to do that than have them so late in the year again. Depending on the amount of meat required we are debating on doing 3-4 hogs this year. it will be a little more costly at the beginning, but will even out more per pound in the end.
This is of course just a game plan..
I have finally learned how to knit socks! yep.. I am actually wearing a pair. I have posted a photo of my HAND spun socks. That is I spun the yarn and knitted them. They turned out beautiful and so very warm. This is something one can do with wool! We have started a spinning/knitting group. If you are interested in joining us please contact me. There is NO charge. we just get together and help each other and have fun. It takes place on Sundays. Next one will be in March, so you have pleanty of time. We would LOVE to have you.
Happy Shoveling to you all..
T
