SLOW AND STEADY

Slow and steady is a good thing. We all know who won the race, Tortoise. He felt good when he got there because he had a nap on the way. That's how I want to live my life.

Getting things accomplished while I feel good, and enjoying the journey along the way. You all know I want to raise as much of my own food as I can. That takes some doing. I put the posts in the ground last year for my multiple purpose meat pen. I made it 16x16. I figure I can raise meat chickens in the spring and a hog in the fall. Well, I just bought the hog panels to finish the pen. I am building a really good pen that will last years so I don't have to worry about it. This will be the first time I raise meat chickens.

Stay tuned to Beckysfarm.tv to see how it goes. In about a year I hope to get a dairy goat for milk and cheese. YUM

Thinking Ahead

When it's cold and I am stuck in the house more than I like, I spend time thinking ahead. I am thinking garden, what I need to do to improve it a bit this year. I know I need taller fencing. The chicken wire doesn't keep my hens out. They are very determined girls. I also need a better hoe. I just ordered one from Lehmans. I like all there stuff. It's simple but works well. So this spring I hope to plant more stuff then last year. I also want to raise some meat this year. I have all the post in for the pen. All I need are the wire panels. I hope to get them today. My goal is to raise as much of my own food as I can. I can only do things bit by bit. I don't want to use credit and make bills. Bit by bit is fine, I am used to it now. I am over the instant gratification mindset. Owing sucks!! When You are cash and carry it feels SOO GOOD. It takes time to get to that point but it's worth it.

Garden Tip

I had some bulbs of garlic that started to sprout, so I planted them in my garden.

Farm Photography: Jet Li

Here are some pictures of Jet Li we just did. Enjoy!

And in case you ever wondered what it looks like when a chicken blinks, check out this first picture, they blink with a nictitating membrane.

Becky's Farm TV: Kerosene heater

Becky shows you how to light and operate a kerosene heater and talks about planting some garlic bulbs. #206

Sengoku CV-2230 KeroHeat Convection 23,000-BTU Portable Kerosene Heater

Water Tank Home Repair

Becky shows you how to fix the air volume control gauge on her well water tank, plays with her new baby pony, and hammers in the grounding rods for her log cabin electrical.

#205


NOTE: You can see all the details on the float type air volume control gauge for the water tank here.

( how to install Air Volume Control Kit

Item # 7P020

Float Type Air Volume Control Kit, Maximum Pressure 120 PSI, Minimum Tank Size 9 Inches, Thread Size 1 1/4 By 11 1/2 ANPT, Brass Valve With Neoprene Seal )

Farm Photography

Here are a couple of pictures. One is Doodles the donkey and the other is Xena the new baby.