Category Archives: Dad

Goodbye Goat, Hello Smoker

We made a decision and sold our remaining goat instead of trying to get him a companion. With the idea that we would switch back to milk goats. Also, we were surprised with the gift of a deer from our neighbour, so what do we do, we make some smoked jerky with a homemade smoker.ContinueContinue reading “Goodbye Goat, Hello Smoker”

Goat Splints Pig Chow and Moving Chickens

Just a quick update to let you know what has been going on over the last few days. With help from the kids we got the Chickens moved into their Henhouse the goat’s front leg splinted and, even the pgs seem to be happier with their food. https://youtu.be/VU2MKUUtcxE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Great-Hites-… INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/greathites/

Three Steps forward Two steps Back

Some days on the homestead are better than others. While today was a good day in many ways. We got several projects completed, we had family around, not only to help but visiting us and spending time with us, and really the rest of the homestead was running pretty smoothly, we had a setback thatContinueContinue reading “Three Steps forward Two steps Back”

Surprise Animals

Sometimes you say to yourself, “We don’t need another animal.” and sometimes you answer yourself, “But we have this need that said animal could fill.” And you say again to yourself, “But you already have a lot on your plate.” Which of course you answer by saying, “True, but what could one or two moreContinueContinue reading “Surprise Animals”

Mars, the Midwest of Space

Sometimes you have those conversations in the car that just make you laugh. This was just one of those. https://youtu.be/8zyVGQRWVWY NASA – Chickens in Space https://www.audubon.org/news/the-amazing-story-cold-war-space-egg-race#:~:text=In%201986%2C%20NASA%20equipped%20the,the%20National%20Science%20Teachers%20Association.

Cheese Failure and Hard Drive Recycling

Some days go better than others, and this is a good example. Our attempt to make cheese failed. But we didn’t let us slow us down. A little be of goat chasing happened and I discuss the evils that are welded fencing, and my mistake if believing it would be ok. Among other things goingContinueContinue reading “Cheese Failure and Hard Drive Recycling”

Making Goat’s Milk Cheese

We tried making goat’s milk cheese for the first time, and it worked out pretty well. This was a lot of fun and really tasted pretty good. I tried to keep it as simple as possible this time because we just wanted to make sure it would work. Next time we’ll try some different things,ContinueContinue reading “Making Goat’s Milk Cheese”