homesteading

Roof Manufacturing Brush Mower Model VP 75

At least 25 years old, but it still has the original, Roof-branded drive belt on it!

Jul 1 •

1993 F250 7.3L Turbo Diesel 6-Port Fuel Valve Replacement

The last of the major repairs necessary to the 32 year old truck bought last October. Myriad smaller issues; we call those the "idiosyncrasies" that…

Jun 29 •

Herding Pigs - It's Been Awhile

This time though, and unplanned, as is all pig herding, I had the Australian Shepherd pups (Tilly & Toby) and Lulu (one of our Pit Bull mix dogs) with…

Nov 19, 2024 •

Chicken Slaughter and Butchering Process: Flow Chart

I have not butchered a chicken in 8 years, but because I did my homework and documentation then, I expect no problem with 20 birds now. Improving a…

Aug 23, 2024 •

Chicken Slaughter and Butchering Process: Butchering

Removal of the head, neck, feet, and organs...

Aug 23, 2024 •

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Chicken Slaughter and Butchering Process: Scalding & Plucking

This is a necessary step to loosen the feathers for plucking, either by hand or by machine...

Aug 23, 2024 •

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Chicken Slaughter and Butchering Process: Killing

This is the most difficult part of the process, for me. If killing an animal becomes "easy," you might want to reconsider who you are becoming...

Aug 23, 2024 •

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Chicken Slaughter and Butchering Process: Walk-Through

Layers are probably the best "gateway drug" to homesteading, but meat birds shouldn't be far behind. This was my first "go" at slaughtering and…

Aug 23, 2024 •

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I can guess what you think that means, but are pathogens the only consideration?

Aug 2, 2024 •

Oxen In Tall Grass

Watch now | Yesterday was a big day, an assassination attempt will mark the day forever, a day I spent fencing in more pasture for the Oxen, Boris and…

Jul 14, 2024 •

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Solar System Performance: Year One Post Mortem

Year One was a disappointment; not entirely, there is room for improvement to be sure, but I had expected more.

May 9, 2024 •

Structural Integrity and a Fruitful Life

What's the connection?

Dec 29, 2023 •

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