Author Archives: Just another day on the farm

Seed Potato’s are in.

Yesterday was busy and then some and the weekend is geared up to be looking the same.. One of the things that came in yesterday was the notice that my seed potato’s were in the post office and that I … Continue reading

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Herbal Wormer and Spring Tonic Balls

This morning, I mixed 1 cup of DE Dirt 1 cup of garlic powder 1/2  a cup of TURMERIC 1 tsp of black pepper 1 cup of molasses 1 cup of mineral and Vit blend from the store for sheep … Continue reading

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Emergency Meal Kit Challenge!

Originally posted on Just another Day on the Farm:
Homestead Revival is hosting a Emergency Meal Kit Challenge, its a interesting idea, I have to admit that DH was not quite on board, he just looked at me and said that…

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Growing Feathers! The Chicks are no longer fluffy!

Dear momma pointed out that I had not taken any new photos of the chicks in a while an she is right.. They are growing well, doing great, active and bright eyed, clean legs and feathers are coming in. I have … Continue reading

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Sunday’s course- Disaster Planning

Originally posted on Just another Day on the Farm:
The course I took on sunday was put together by Equi-Health Canada http://www.equihealthcanada.com/ It was the Disaster planning and Emergency Preparedness Course “A MUST for any livestock owner, this course will…

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Did you know that this week is Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada?

Originally posted on Just another Day on the Farm:
http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/ep-wk/tlkt-eng.aspx ? Using technology during a disaster We rely on technology more and more to keep in touch with our family, friends, and colleagues with a click of a button. But…

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Comfrey- Livestock Feed

This was taken at the end of April of the comfrey coming up, there are a number of smaller plants that will be dug up and moved into rows for production but my bigger older plants like the one above … Continue reading

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Lets talk Berms

I will admit that my mood is not good this morning, I have had this page open for writing todays post for hours now and I have struggled.. I want it be a more positive post but the truth is … Continue reading

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One foot in front of the other..

We had as much rain in 24 hours as we normally get in a month and across the Ottawa river on the Quebec side they have called in the army to help.  The rain has come down softly at times, … Continue reading

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Rain, so much Rain..

My Pastures are reflecting silver and the ground is a sopping mess, its green, but the cooler temps me that its growing slower, the only critters on the pasture is Caleb and Bojangles and they are into spring graze mode.  … Continue reading

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