We got our pork back from the butcher, did a little troubleshooting on the van and a few other things. I other words, just a typical day on the homestead. https://youtu.be/1mDB00xpazQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Great-Hites-… INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/greathites/ Website: https://jeffreyhite.com/
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These little Piggies Went to Market
Take 2 200+ Lbs pigs who are uncooperative, add a guy who really doesn’t; know what he’s doing, make it rain, add lots of mud and cold, and let the fun begin. This marks the completed cycle of another new animal on our homestead. Based on our “adventures” you might consider this a success orContinueContinue reading “These little Piggies Went to Market”
All About the Pigs – Baby Pig?
This week I found myself staring down the barrel of what do we do next, and so I made some decisions, and I am not sure I made the right choices. Lots of questions about, did I make the right choice? How do we go forward with what we have? Should we cut our lossesContinueContinue reading “All About the Pigs – Baby Pig?”
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”
The Great Pig Escape
We have had many adventures along the way, but this is our first time dealing with pigs, and as you might be expected no adventure is complete without pigs escaping. https://youtu.be/fLwwN_eA8A0 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Great-Hites-… INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/greathites/ Website: https://jeffreyhite.com/
Time to Dispatch The Chickens
We had a lot going on this weekend, but primarily we took care of our 25 cornish cross hens. As with just about everything we do, it was as an adventure.
A Day in The Life
Last week was really busy so we didn’t get a video out, just trying to get caught up, while we get some evening chores done. So come along and find out what we have been up to. https://youtu.be/pZv7UDQQaNE
Let’s Try This Again, Pig Moving
This is our second attempt at moving out pigs over to the garden area. This worked a bit better than last time, but still not great. We are learning but learning slowly. https://youtu.be/kHeV36froeQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Great-Hites-… INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/greathites/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeybwQTR6-gaIXhgr27uYYQ?view_as=subscriber
Pig Adventures and Secret Projects
I feel like I said this a lot, but not everything goes as planned.
The Great Hites 