tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post6158669393220599470..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: The Beauty of a RoutineLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-81657192327539635952015-05-23T18:13:34.820-04:002015-05-23T18:13:34.820-04:00Stephanie, thank you for the comment! I love that ...Stephanie, thank you for the comment! I love that you have chickens, rabbits, and ducks. We have found that working out a routine that meets both the animals' needs plus is convenient for us helps tremendously. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-37629217529968635152015-05-23T14:02:03.277-04:002015-05-23T14:02:03.277-04:00I'm still working on establishing my homestead...I'm still working on establishing my homestead so morning chores change a lot. Right now I have rabbits and chickens. I bought 2 baby ducks this year so that will change my routine a little bit too. I'm still working on fencing for my goats and pigs (that I don't have yet) so I work on that in between chores. Thanks for sharing this, it's insightful and helps me to think about what I might be doing in a few more years!Diniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05639124231054802442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-74751216301205297602015-01-23T20:56:57.142-05:002015-01-23T20:56:57.142-05:00Sandy, routines are like that, aren't they? I ...Sandy, routines are like that, aren't they? I kind of like that because I don't tend to forget things that are part of my routine!<br /><br />Tanya, sounds like you have good teamwork. That's wonderful for any routine. <br /><br />Candace, order usually has to do with keeping things quiet. The critters that tend to holler loudest have ended up at the front of the routine, LOL<br /><br />Kev, I love that you go out with your girls to do the evening chicken chores. :) I'm finding that the more critters we have, the more involved it gets!<br /><br />Jayne, sounds like you have to be very flexible. Not a bad thing at all!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-16692210016067446412015-01-23T17:22:42.619-05:002015-01-23T17:22:42.619-05:00I guess people who don't keep animals would be...I guess people who don't keep animals would be surprised at just how much you do every day. Even though it is a great deal of work, your routine is beautiful and I do envy you for it.<br /><br />I realised a while ago that lack of routine is probably one of the most difficult things for me. I never know from one day to the next whether Management will be working at home or out on business (and therefore whether I'm cooking for one or two), whether LP will be here to help with our outdoor building work, whether if I can go for a decent dog walk or if the weather will be too wet/cold/windy. But it is still a very good life at Bag End and I am thankful for that. Bag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-22189758758630839122015-01-21T07:14:40.384-05:002015-01-21T07:14:40.384-05:00Mine is very simple in the winter. In the morning ...Mine is very simple in the winter. In the morning I let the chickens out and feed and water them befoer my wife leaves for work (that way I get to do it on my own!). Then in the evening we shut the chickens in together (me and my two little girls) collecting the eggs. We then go and get the firewood for the evening where they both like to carry some for me! Depending on what I'm cooking for tea I we might go and get some veg out of the garden or shed at the same time. <br />I doubt I'll be able to keep this happy little routine for long! <br />your routine sounds much more involved than mine!Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-64512571900965670472015-01-20T19:18:54.226-05:002015-01-20T19:18:54.226-05:00I love hearing the precise order to your routine o...I love hearing the precise order to your routine ordered by the preferences of the animals themselves, not by your choice of order. My routine is not as strict, but I don't have as many animals to care for. I let the chickens and ducks out of the coop in the morning and check on the rabbits. After that, it's anyone's game. Cat Eye Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02858322427127791100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-74633969234727901892015-01-20T10:05:45.260-05:002015-01-20T10:05:45.260-05:00We only have a 2 kids, a dog, 20 chickens and 2 ho...We only have a 2 kids, a dog, 20 chickens and 2 horses that we board in the winter. I leave for work at 6:15 am usually so my husband throws hay out for the horses and lets them out. He checks on the chickens water, gets the kids ready for school and drops them at daycare and feeds the dog. He then goes to work and is usually home by 9 am (he drives school bus). Feeds the dog again at noon and the evening I go out with him to clean out the horse stalls, give the horses oats/carrots and let them in for the night. Then we give the chickens the household scraps and collect the eggs. Feed the dog...make dinner...homework. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961699486495671894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-83646091238275385562015-01-19T21:18:55.634-05:002015-01-19T21:18:55.634-05:00Leigh,
I enjoy my routine, and find it hard to de...Leigh,<br /><br />I enjoy my routine, and find it hard to deviate from it :-)<br /><br />Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-85600982335381535532015-01-19T20:55:42.545-05:002015-01-19T20:55:42.545-05:00Deb, thanks!
Maura, I do agree and I love to ling...Deb, thanks!<br /><br />Maura, I do agree and I love to linger with our critters. <br /><br />Karen, it took awhile for us too, as well as some trial and error. You'll get there. :)<br /><br />Bettina, animals almost demand a routine, don't they? And I think you're right about work. It's more enjoyable when it's a life choice than a necessity.<br /><br />Harry, I like that!<br /><br />Brittany, I like that too! So true. <br /><br />Dawn, it is nice to have someone to share the chores with. :) And critters do have a way of demanding we stay on track, LOL<br /><br />Ed, I have to agree about thinking time. When there is a set routine, it leaves the mind free for other things. <br /><br />Mark, having to work an away job plus on a homestead can be stressful. It is for Dan at times. Sounds like your days are very full. <br /><br />the Goodwife, animals are therapy! It's true. They are always honest about their feelings and are pretty easy to please. :)<br /><br />Debbie, thanks!<br /><br />Nancy, well, you just do what you gotta do. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-5770969420046201372015-01-19T17:53:14.435-05:002015-01-19T17:53:14.435-05:00I like routine but could never keep up to all you ...I like routine but could never keep up to all you do at my age! I would like a couple chickens though! Loved the picture of the goat in the wheelbarrow! Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-69703994385701414032015-01-19T14:49:05.638-05:002015-01-19T14:49:05.638-05:00Leigh, what a nice post - I enjoyed "accompan...Leigh, what a nice post - I enjoyed "accompanying" you for your daily chores. :)DebbieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00508692845369401119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-24971361420965950022015-01-19T13:51:54.683-05:002015-01-19T13:51:54.683-05:00I love to hear about your daily routine! I used to...I love to hear about your daily routine! I used to have a structured routine like that when I was in college as most of my classes were online but now that I went back to work full time I have to squeeze my chores in the morning before I rush off to work and then take my time in the evening. I love greeting the sun every morning for work, it brightens my day and makes me happy, which is a good thing to go into work as. Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901630432442427523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-20158446452450736512015-01-19T13:25:00.460-05:002015-01-19T13:25:00.460-05:00I take great peace and contentment from my daily c...I take great peace and contentment from my daily chore routine. It's very peaceful and settling for me. The few times we've been without animals has been stressful for me, as I consider my daily chores to be "thearapy"! Mama Messhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09541998872594946053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-574207299436754902015-01-19T12:17:24.596-05:002015-01-19T12:17:24.596-05:00I'm a person who loves being able to hold to r...I'm a person who loves being able to hold to routine, too. I was struck just this morning in my Bible reading about how God's plan for our lives always includes being productive and your comment about "Since when did we decide work was bad?" really resonated with me. Since I still work a "day job" and the garden work is seasonal my routine has several permutations I go through based on the time of year.<br /><br />Mornings for me are getting ready for work, Bible reading, and feeding of household pets. After a 45 minute commute during which I enjoy listening to various podcasts, I microwave a breakfast prepared the evening before and eat while I catch up on email and such. De gets to sleep in a little and she takes care of the morning chicken chores before she goes to work.<br /><br />Spring, summer and fall evenings are filled with garden and (when I can't avoid it) lawn chores. The last part of each day is computer and blog work. Winters should be a little easier, but with snow removal and the extra attention vehicles need thrown in it seems not to be.<br /><br />Projects are primarily done on weekends and vacation days. Meetings for Church, Small Group, and Amateur radio consume Sunday mornings and two or three evenings a week. Family time is liberally sprinkled amongst it all. I'm always busy, always a bit behind, and reveling in the privilege of being the steward of so many good things. I have to say that I love the busy routine and consider myself blessed to have it.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343134852881572900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-41708587581733052192015-01-19T11:20:13.129-05:002015-01-19T11:20:13.129-05:00Back when I was on the farm, our routines were ver...Back when I was on the farm, our routines were very much like yours, tending to the animals morning and evenings. It certainly is honest work and I like to think of it as working from the neck down because I do some of my best thinking while doing chores.<br /><br />Now that I'm off the farm, I do enjoy having mornings and evenings free without having to worry about getting everyone fed. If I need my animal fix, I just head back to the farm to get it now and then.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-11435143347986723482015-01-19T11:05:02.366-05:002015-01-19T11:05:02.366-05:00I like having a routine, so do the animals, and th...I like having a routine, so do the animals, and the dog is very good at reminding me what time it is if I am distracted doing something else, I get a bit of a break from it when hubby comes home and he takes over the morning feeds so I can have a lie in although a lie n is 7am here :-)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213759909336433460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-16353101882385122262015-01-19T10:15:27.005-05:002015-01-19T10:15:27.005-05:00I too, love my routine. It brings order to chaos. ...I too, love my routine. It brings order to chaos. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11842761628328461778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13675283275197032172015-01-19T09:53:12.500-05:002015-01-19T09:53:12.500-05:00There's a certain comfort and stability in rou...There's a certain comfort and stability in routine. If you can hold to your normal routine, then that means no great crisis of the day has erupted.Harry Flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071021900005041592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-64425132055548916162015-01-19T09:48:08.378-05:002015-01-19T09:48:08.378-05:00I have routine jobs - esp. with the dogs. I think ...I have routine jobs - esp. with the dogs. I think all animals like a routine in feeding and being looked after! other things I might do more spontaneously, but that's easy when no other creatures depend on me for them! and I think work is seen as a negative thing for all those people, who only do their job as a source of income, not because they actually like doing it!Woolly Bitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961632742998726155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-32987586118058981112015-01-19T09:39:38.640-05:002015-01-19T09:39:38.640-05:00I love routine. I'm like a three year old at h...I love routine. I'm like a three year old at heart.<br />Since our move to our farm nearly eight months ago it has been harder to develop a routine. I guess because it is such a big change from city life.<br />Slowly but surely we are getting there.Karen@ onthebanksofsaltcreek.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939656531839491575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-4534456269102578662015-01-19T09:19:21.810-05:002015-01-19T09:19:21.810-05:00I also think of my outside chores are "bookma...I also think of my outside chores are "bookmarks to the day".. Watching the sun rise from the stall door as I feed our "big guys" (horse and donkey) is such a treat, and I always take a few minutes to watch the chickens... they are so funny. I can't imagine what the day would be like without the structure of my outside work... Maurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08548744408647539299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-81861117372273826062015-01-19T09:09:57.955-05:002015-01-19T09:09:57.955-05:00Love your routine Leigh.Love your routine Leigh.DFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345712839702427280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-25887350817614718422015-01-19T08:02:59.108-05:002015-01-19T08:02:59.108-05:00Kate, no, it's not necessary to breed does eve...Kate, no, it's not necessary to breed does every year. Some say doing it every other year is actually healthier for them because it gives them a break from the stresses of pregnancy and kidding. My goal is to keep six Kinder does and breed four of them each year, milking the other two through. I'll rotate them so they'll kid two out of every three years. <br /><br />There is a commercial Nubian dairy in our state that breeds only half their does every year, milking the other half through. I've read that not all individuals can do this well. Some cut back on milk production sooner than others. My two Nubians together are only giving me about a quart a day, but that's enough to keep my kefir grains alive and supplement the pigs.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-44624417188977164322015-01-19T06:56:08.231-05:002015-01-19T06:56:08.231-05:00I love to hear about your day! I rush through mor...I love to hear about your day! I rush through morning chores before work, then do the afternoon chores more thoroughly with my husband. I like the idea of milking through the winter, but I dry off my goats to breed them - but maybe that's not necessary? I'm interested to hear how you do it!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17762576122995119804noreply@blogger.com