Goat Hay Rack

Goat Hay Rack

I presented Jeff with two hay rack plans: one off the internet and one from the book, Natural Goat Care. But they were just ideas to get Jeff’s creative juices flowing. We figured we needed a hay rack, because otherwise the goats would eat their (expensive) alfalfa hay in a big bin in the center of the barn. Most of it would end up on the floor. After Jeff thought awhile, he decided to part ways from the plans and do it his own way.

Hawk

Hawk

This beauty has been hanging around our place the last few days.

HomeKeeper’s Journal ~ October 22, 2009

Each Wednesday, The HomeKeeper’s Journal is led by Sylvia at CHK. You’re welcome to join The HomeKeeper’s Journal, too.

Goats

Goats

Now that we’re moving into winter, have the goats into their final home, and are preparing ourselves for breeding, I thought I’d do an update post regarding the sweet loves who are now part of our family.

Happy 9th Birthday, Mikah Boy!

Happy 9th Birthday, Mikah Boy!

HomeKeeper’s Journal ~ October 15, 2009

HomeKeeper’s Journal ~ October 15, 2009

Each Wednesday, The HomeKeeper’s Journal is led by Sylvia at CHK. I’ve been wanting to join in for some weeks now. Even though I’m a day late, here goes! You’re welcome to join The HomeKeeper’s Journal, too.

In The Nick of Time

In The Nick of Time

We worked from sunup to sundown Saturday and Sunday, and then from noon to past dark on Monday, to finish our barn. Or at least get it done enough to keep the animals dry and shelter the remaining water and electrical work ahead of us.

Pole Barn Continues…

Pole Barn Continues…

Last weekend, even though it was rainy and muddy, we got much done. On Friday, our siding arrived. It is not a perfect color match. :) We weren’t too concerned about matching the color. This is what was available to us, so it is what we got. Actually, I kind of like the color block look. What concerns us is that should we sell our property someday, we hope people won’t be turned away by the colors. On Saturday…

Week’s Chat

Week’s Chat

I will try to cover everything that has happened this week. Jeff has been out of town since Wednesday, but he’ll be back tonight. I researched steel through the early week, and then ordered the steel siding for the barn on Wednesday. The Lord was good and allowed it to be delivered today, in time [...]

Framing the Pole Barn – Timeline for Barn/Water Project

Framing the Pole Barn – Timeline for Barn/Water Project

Another busy weekend at our place. We’re on a time crunch to get our barn done. It is raining today, which is disconcerting. Makes us worried. Makes us pray that the Lord will keep the winter rains at bay for a few more weeks.