tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post6122825871346323362..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Around the HomesteadLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-55708546796668827662011-12-21T07:07:41.144-05:002011-12-21T07:07:41.144-05:00Betty, actually I never thought about AI. I don...Betty, actually I never thought about AI. I don't think it's available for Kinders yet, but I need Pygmy sperm! It's something I'll have to research and consider. Thanks for the idea.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-91701720347919584422011-12-20T17:32:15.873-05:002011-12-20T17:32:15.873-05:00I feel your pain about the kinder issue. Same scen...I feel your pain about the kinder issue. Same scenario trying to breed my leggy lamancha with a Nigerian. I have two cycles left! I considered AI but there weren't any techs anywhere near me and the equipment can add up. Is that something you may ne able to do?Betty Bohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02969729442516070109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-55453924170485496092011-12-19T16:47:21.074-05:002011-12-19T16:47:21.074-05:00Benita, LOLOL. What a hilarious picture that makes...Benita, LOLOL. What a hilarious picture that makes in my mind! I love my stove too and am thankful Dan made me hold out. I was willing to get a less aesthetic one, but he wouldn't agree to that!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-58838105640268852102011-12-19T13:03:28.235-05:002011-12-19T13:03:28.235-05:00Have you considered stilts for Gruffy? :)
I love...Have you considered stilts for Gruffy? :)<br /><br />I love your stove and am totally jealous. Every time we go to an antique mall and come across a stove like that, I drool.Benitahttp://www.basicallybenita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-83470458617871807252011-12-17T04:39:34.245-05:002011-12-17T04:39:34.245-05:00Thanks!Thanks!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-47548414488061753542011-12-16T23:12:37.303-05:002011-12-16T23:12:37.303-05:00Beautiful stove.
That's a beautiful lemon. I ...Beautiful stove.<br /><br />That's a beautiful lemon. I must be quite a feat to grow a full-sized lemon in a container indoors. So much fresher taste than store bought. Congrats on that.chimney pipehttp://chimneypipepipe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-65701578385812603022011-12-16T21:25:09.872-05:002011-12-16T21:25:09.872-05:00Grace, when you have chickens, you get weird eggs....Grace, when you have chickens, you get weird eggs. I've never had them like this before, and hope I never do again!<br /><br />CaliforniaGrammy, yes, the Duke's nutcracker is great! And my rooster is annoying everybody. :)<br /><br />Sue, they don't look fresh, do they. I found them in a place I check every day, so I can't think of what else they can be except weird. Those were a Welsummer and a Barred Holland egg. Very strange.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-21119585556203922192011-12-16T19:29:31.159-05:002011-12-16T19:29:31.159-05:00That is the most beautiful stove, and I am totally...That is the most beautiful stove, and I am totally jealous about your lemons and popcorn.<br /><br />My sheep always react badly when I go out wearing anything other than the coat and hat that they are used to, and if I bring out anyone new I have one ewe in particular that hates that.<br /><br />My Buff Orpingtons lay brown eggs, not as dark as your Welsummers but darker than the light one you have. I've gotten a few funky eggs before, but not as nasty looking as yours. You're sure they're fresh?Suehttp://www.majorasue.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-49175975163620854372011-12-16T14:40:42.193-05:002011-12-16T14:40:42.193-05:00Oh my gosh, you cracked me up with the red poncho ...Oh my gosh, you cracked me up with the red poncho vs chickens story, hilarious! But the weird eggs are sad to see. If the comments are right, that rooster is really annoying your girls isn't he?<br /><br />I'm thrilled you acquired the Duke's nutcracker, it really is a great tool!CaliforniaGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137556336315915924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-50847589268008808292011-12-16T14:13:16.341-05:002011-12-16T14:13:16.341-05:00I am flat out jealous of that stove. How beautifu...I am flat out jealous of that stove. How beautiful it is!<br /><br />I am not jealous of the egg, however. I'm kinda scared of that thing.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986534679478221037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-63602853882573763082011-12-16T13:31:18.467-05:002011-12-16T13:31:18.467-05:00Theresa, we're fortunate that Dan's schedu...Theresa, we're fortunate that Dan's schedule allows 3 or 4 days home when he's off. He's a project person, so we're always about something when he's off. Too funny about your horses! I reckon all critters are somewhat the same. :)<br /><br />Mr. H, thanks! Very interesting link, I can't believe how gorgeous his soil looks. Dan and I need to think this way on a larger scale as well. <br /><br />Richard, yeah, the eggs are kinda gross. I threw them away! The stove is actually only a couple of years old. In fact, it's still being manufactured today, by the <a href="http://www.heartlandapp.com/en/Products/WoodburningCookstoves/Woodburning.htm" rel="nofollow">AGA-Heartland</a> company in Canada. Lehman's sells them among others. That was actually a big selling point for us, because it means we can get replacement parts if need be.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-14642538658477796272011-12-16T12:23:53.335-05:002011-12-16T12:23:53.335-05:00I was wondering how old that stove was, and which ...I was wondering how old that stove was, and which company made it. The picture of that egg almost made me lose my lunch,lol. Richardtrumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379869475899318079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-78121236029959599312011-12-16T11:35:26.199-05:002011-12-16T11:35:26.199-05:00A big congratulations on your new cook stove, shou...A big congratulations on your new cook stove, should the electricity go out you will have no worries when it comes to cooking inside.:) As we have discussed hugoculture before and you have implimented it in your garden to some extent I thought you might enjoy this post - http://onestrawrob.com/?p=2055Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-7241986546124324622011-12-16T06:25:35.564-05:002011-12-16T06:25:35.564-05:00GREAT parting shot! And talk about industry, you a...GREAT parting shot! And talk about industry, you and Dan are always so productive and busy. The stove looks grand BTW, makes me want to tear apart my kitchen and make room for one...<br />I had a big brown coat that produced the same result from the horses that your red poncho produced with the chickens. But a soothing voice and of course, the bear carrying the hay flakes couldn't be all bad. :)Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574936988046982209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-10740376264523268462011-12-16T06:09:32.700-05:002011-12-16T06:09:32.700-05:00that throne (cooker) is fit for a (cat) king - he ...that throne (cooker) is fit for a (cat) king - he thinks:)) even the royal blue blanket fits the bill! the popcorn looks very inviting, pity that my strawberry corn didn't grow well:((Woolly Bitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961632742998726155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-54318679390332549462011-12-16T05:16:06.950-05:002011-12-16T05:16:06.950-05:00TL, thank you for that about your Pygmy buck. That...TL, thank you for that about your Pygmy buck. That's encouraging! So true about the new crossbred breeds. The Kinder Goat Breeders Association is growing and really promoting Kinders; they seem like the perfect homestead breed. If I'd been able to find some locally, I wouldn't have had to try to make my own herd!<br /><br />FFG, well, something oozed, though I'm guessing it was the yolk! And "gagitis" is the perfect description for that, LOL.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-29588059153950466272011-12-15T23:30:40.986-05:002011-12-15T23:30:40.986-05:00Hi, Leigh. Boy, does that nut cracker bring back ...Hi, Leigh. Boy, does that nut cracker bring back memories of many, many pounds of pecans being shelled!!! It does work like a dream. Only thing better is to have them cracked by someone else! <br /><br />Never saw an egg like that. Odd shapes, yes, but not partially dry inside. Almost like the egg white oozed out somehow?<br /><br />Where do these words come from for the word verification? Can you believe the one showing for me is "gagitis"? Not that's a hoot!!!!Florida Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788091314337673170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-39155205883355240162011-12-15T22:22:01.419-05:002011-12-15T22:22:01.419-05:00love the stove!
Years ago before anyone heard of ...love the stove!<br /><br />Years ago before anyone heard of Kinder or Pygora goats I had an assortment of Nubians and Angora does along with Pygmy does and a Pygmy buck. Hmmmm he never needed assistance to get his job done. Just like the designer dogs of today, we just used to call all the cross breds mutts. Now everyone gives them a fancy name ...Tombstone Livestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022776395762826903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-49750254992433219362011-12-15T21:55:45.185-05:002011-12-15T21:55:45.185-05:00Stephanie, we're anxious to get that kitchen d...Stephanie, we're anxious to get that kitchen done! Right now my studio is being used mostly for storage. I have a lot of boxes of kitchen stuff under the loom and on the loom bench. I have been thinking a lot about rag rugs lately, and definitely plan to weave some for the kitchen. Also some cushion covers for the dining nook! How quickly these get done though, remains to be seen. :)<br /><br />Sherri, I've seen quite a few bloggers share photos of some pretty odd looking eggs. We've never had one of those, but I think it would be better than the odd ones I got!<br /><br />Ginny, thanks! I hadn't thought about jalepeno jelly, thanks for that too.<br /><br />Brendie, I do feel fortunate to have that stove. We waited over two years to find the right one on Craigslist and the waiting paid off. :)<br /><br />Jaime, yup, Lord B will likely be soup soon. I did put some compost on my lemon tree last year. I read somewhere not to over fertilize fruit trees though I can't remember why at the moment. I think compost would be the best fertilizer for it. Mine had tons of flowers last year and originally set 27 teeny lemons. It self-pruned however, so I only ended up with 5 big ones in the end. <br /><br />Norma, thanks! I'm amazed my lemons got so big. Others with Meyers lemons mentioned only small ones. Maybe the compost helped more than I thought(?)<br /><br />Nina, I can hardly wait to start cooking on that stove! Actually, I can hardly wait to get the kitchen done. My hens are doing that right now, moulting. The only one laying is Mama Welsummer!<br /><br />Neal and Laura, thank you! And thanks for your visit and comment. I'm on my way over to visit your blog.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-4665747655438031902011-12-15T21:31:10.930-05:002011-12-15T21:31:10.930-05:00Right on! What a beautiful wood cookstove. I'...Right on! What a beautiful wood cookstove. I've got my eye on a very old one in my parent's basement (I think my grandparents put it there in 1956), but it might be permanently stuck there - too wide to get up the stairs!<br /><br />My wife and I just found your blog. Thanks for blogging about your journey! Feel free to check ours out: thevellemas.blogspot.comNeal and Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13544421295332451426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-227653097521133452011-12-15T21:10:29.258-05:002011-12-15T21:10:29.258-05:00Yay for the woodstove installation! Soon you'...Yay for the woodstove installation! Soon you'll be cooking! hehehe.. Nice looking popcorn. <br />My old hens moulted this fall. I was still getting an egg every day or two. Then one day I got 5! Now I'm getting 2 - 3 a day. Those girls though only ever laid extra large eggs. They never laid anything smaller that could be considered a pullet egg. I think that may be why we lost a couple right when they started laying. The new girls started off with classic pullet eggs. <br /><br />Classic helper kitty picture! Gotta love Riley for being so photogenic!Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049476969325691637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-9423082798691063882011-12-15T19:58:31.764-05:002011-12-15T19:58:31.764-05:00Beautiful stove.
That's a beautiful lemon. I...Beautiful stove.<br /><br />That's a beautiful lemon. I must be quite a feat to grow a full-sized lemon in a container indoors. So much fresher taste than store bought. Congrats on that.Norma from Misty Haven Alpacashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528304751819069504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-4518631574362575252011-12-15T19:47:35.886-05:002011-12-15T19:47:35.886-05:00I, too, giggled at the red poncho monster scaring ...I, too, giggled at the red poncho monster scaring the chickens! And am also swooning over your woodstove! That was a lot of work to get right, but I bet it will be worth it. Can't wait to see what goodies you make with it--lord B chicken soup maybe? ;)<br /><br />Do you fertilize your lemon tree? I have a couple lemons on mine, but it's looking rather sad. I added some compost to the pot last year, but haven't found a suitable organic fertilizer...<br />-JaimeNgo Family Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484243776589015749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-91548220518815124602011-12-15T18:29:48.200-05:002011-12-15T18:29:48.200-05:00I too am having serious stove envy!
and....seasons...I too am having serious stove envy!<br />and....seasons greetingsBrenda The Bregle Rebel Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339446362664808456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-25824100463404661432011-12-15T18:25:06.895-05:002011-12-15T18:25:06.895-05:00Your stove is absolutely beautiful, I'm so jea...Your stove is absolutely beautiful, I'm so jealous of it and those Pecans, I'm crying (boo hoo). The jam looks okay to me...reminds me of Jalepeno Pepper jelly.Gingerbreadshouse7https://www.blogger.com/profile/01285484153508538882noreply@blogger.com