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”
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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
Mistakes Along The Way
I think it is worth mentioning that we have made some mistakes along the way
A nature walk through our Pasture.
We took a little walk through our woods and along some of our streams, in our “pasture” area.
First New Animals on The Homestead
We are completely starting over in our new place, and we are very excited to get started again
Cheese making Try 2
Our First attempt at making cheese was not a success. But we tried again, this time with regular cows milk, just to make sure we COULD actually make cheese. https://youtu.be/7hOj8trEsvI As promised, here is the recipe we used. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/254478/homemade-mozzarella-cheese/
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”
5 Things We Have Learned About Goats
We have had goats for about two years, and in that time we have learned a thing or 5. So these are the top 5 things we have learned. https://youtu.be/PgB4kzr6a68
The Great Hites 