Episode 703 - Homestead Happenings for Feb 25, 2023

Today we talk about spring springing forth, community connections, taking a capital loss on purpose and more.

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Forage

• Dandelion Flowers

• Dead Nettle

• EB are growing leaves

• Green onions and garlic up

Livestock

• Early Spring forage for sheep has reduced need for hay

• Sheep to the top of the 16 acre lot

• Ducks are in full egg laying throes, but not the muscovies yet

• Hesitant to bring baby back over to the others because of LGD things

• Weaning rabbits today

Grow

• Planting onion bulbs

• Seed potato prep

• More seedlings

Holler Neighbors/Community

• The great coop build of 2023

• Kitchen repair project

• Fat Tuesday was fun

• Lowes: Drug deal (4 wheeler parts)

Infrastructure

• Mobile sheep shelter in progress

• Workshop repair

Finances

• Processing another lamb - will have some for sale

• Liquidating a land holding in Colorado and applying the funds in the best places here (Capital loss)

Membership Plug

Make it a great week!

GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!

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