Category Archives: goats

So You Think You’re Ready to Homestead

We have a list of 5 things that we have experienced along the way, that you might not be expecting when you are planning for your homestead and we share them with you. https://youtu.be/ZgQKl_c95NQ This list is all things that have happened to us, they are all real events, we have more, but these wereContinueContinue reading “So You Think You’re Ready to Homestead”

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”

Greenhouse Build Part 1

Among other things, we got started on our greenhouse. lots of chaos as we get things done around the house, which all the extra turmoil of having a new family member. Kate and I did a little hunting and might have spotted some new wildlife in our woods. https://youtu.be/K-DLq2_gLe8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Great-Hites-… INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/greathites/ Website: https://jeffreyhite.com/ContinueContinue reading “Greenhouse Build Part 1”

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.