Mmmmmm meat cookies.

#growostr

#homegrown #beef

#carnivore

You don't have a mint problem, you have a lack of mojitos problem.

I'm working on a electric fence monitor that ties into #HomeAssistant to let me know if the electric fence drops below a certain voltage.

I have LGWBs. Livestock Guardian Water Buffalos, lol. We're only on 40 acres so it didn't take too long to scour the property. They were just so well camouflaged.

Shot of the #livestock in the background before I let them out. #coffee #coffeechain

Definitely since they are just a few days old and we have coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, & bears (oh my) in the area.

We used to feed everyone, water buffalo and cows, in their night time pasture of about an acre where they would be locked up. It was much easier to do a head count then. But this winter that night time pasture had soo much water running though it from all the rain we had, I just left them out in the temp fenced off grazing area. The calves are short enough to walk under the temp hotwire where they can get away from the rest of the herd. It was concerning this morning for sure.

Had a short moment of panic this morning. When checking on the #livestock I couldn't find either of the 2 new calves. During all this I noticed both Lyra and Diana weren't worried looking for them. Drove all around the property and finally found Lyra's calf along the fence line hidden in some grass. I then kept looking for Diana's calf and started getting worried coyotes may have taken her. Finally found her when looking over the fence into the blackberry bramble. She must have crawled under the gap along the creek. Time to patch that up.

Phew 😅

#grownostr

#homestead

For sure. Most CAD systems are the same. As long as you use good CAD practices, the CAD used is just a tool.

Thanks for the zaps too. Much appreciated!

Nice toy for making more toys. My old work's machine shop had a few of those and lots of other mills and lathes from HAAS. I've got 20+ years of DFM and CAD using PTC Pro/e and SolidWorks in the medical device industry. Hit me up if you have any questions.

Thanks. It's all about doing and learning. Definitely worth raising your own.

Which ranch is it? Is it Carrel Farms?We're located in Pilot Hill, CA. It's in the foothills area near-ish to Sacramento.

First time smoking a 5 lb #homegrown #beef brisket yesterday. It came out pretty dang delicious 🤤 I need to do a better job next time on removing the silver skin.

#grownostr

#carnivore

#smokeallthethings

The middle and youngest acting as #waterbuffalo doulas for Doria who should be due any day. She never turns down getting some #buffalove from them.

#grownostr

#homestead

Zap zap #zap goes the electric fence. I always check the temp fencing before letting out the livestock to the tenp fenced areas. This fence checker is a must. It helps me quickly troubleshoot any issues. The few moments to make sure the fence is hitting right saves me time and frustration. #askmehowiknow

#grownostr

#rotationalgrazing

#homestead

This is my plan for some of the lard we'll make from the boar heading to butcher here shortly. Our comfrey just woke up and is taking over the raised bed again. Do you add anything else besides the fat and comfrey like bees wax? I've been adding oregano oil to my Dr. Cristophers and it seemed to help heal even faster.

Nothing like a little motivation to get you kick started. You can do it.

Pleasant surprise after getting home from running errands. Diana finally had calf. It's a girl! So far so good. Great job Diana for her first calf and not needing help. Her udders are HUGE and I bet she is ready to get some relief. Her Jersey half is definitely showing but that huge full udder is going to help make for a big strong calf. 2 moos down and 1 more to go on the moo moo calf watch. Doria the water buffalo is showing signs of going into labor too so might get another one on the ground today.

#grownostr

#babyanimals

#babycow

#homestead

Problem, what problem?

Carnivore!

It was delicious too lol

Lyra is the first of the moo moos to have her calf. It's a healthy boy. This is her second calf and she's doing great as a momma.

Still on calf watch with 2 of the moos and 1 of the water buffalo.

#grownostr

#babyanimals

#babycow

#homestead