tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post8608537416056398173..comments2024-03-27T22:01:59.919-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: More Winter Projects: Pasture and GrainLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-7317844185366203072017-03-21T05:28:08.360-04:002017-03-21T05:28:08.360-04:00Sandy, I've really been thankful for that beca...Sandy, I've really been thankful for that because last summer and fall we had terrible planting weather. I have to admit that it's discouraging to put in a lot of work only to have the weather undermine it, but this is the life we chose and that's one of the realities. (That said, I wouldn't trade it!)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-32787985005341405002017-03-21T05:26:59.692-04:002017-03-21T05:26:59.692-04:00Snow for you too! We had a sprinkling this month b...Snow for you too! We had a sprinkling this month but that's about it. <br /><br />I have to admit that I've been slowing down as I get older. I almost feel guilty about it, but I figure there's no way to get it all done anyway, so don't sweat it! I do love being able to be outdoors and active though. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-22179364063145626102017-03-21T05:25:40.106-04:002017-03-21T05:25:40.106-04:00Oh dear, I got behind in my comment replies. 11&qu...Oh dear, I got behind in my comment replies. 11" of snow! Yikes. I know you must be so looking forward to nicer weather. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-70839765512096941952017-03-16T23:44:15.340-04:002017-03-16T23:44:15.340-04:00Leigh,
Your winter wheat is coming up nicely :-)
...Leigh,<br /><br />Your winter wheat is coming up nicely :-)<br />Good think you have the perfect weather for planting.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-61229685615753138812017-03-15T21:24:32.129-04:002017-03-15T21:24:32.129-04:00Yes, it is looking nice and green! At the present...Yes, it is looking nice and green! At the present time I am looking out at snow in my courtyard! Ugh! Do you sleep much at night? Seems like you have more hours in the day than I do!! Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-27208733642857786002017-03-15T07:08:05.347-04:002017-03-15T07:08:05.347-04:00Jealous. We had a little taste of Spring and now ...Jealous. We had a little taste of Spring and now we just got 11" of snow to wash it down...Farmer Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596672416236302171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-61208489915786838022017-03-14T21:42:36.504-04:002017-03-14T21:42:36.504-04:00Thanks! It's so much trial and error to learn ...Thanks! It's so much trial and error to learn what grows best on one's particular piece of property and how best to grow it. Then there's the weather! Still, I wouldn't trade it for anything and am glad you're heading in the same direction. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-63980583549572898762017-03-14T21:41:27.720-04:002017-03-14T21:41:27.720-04:00Dry conditions and smoke, oh no. I feel so fortuna...Dry conditions and smoke, oh no. I feel so fortunate we've been getting nice rainfall. March is only half over, so maybe you'll get some good precip after all. One can hope!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-32277342456479309402017-03-14T15:14:04.744-04:002017-03-14T15:14:04.744-04:00I keep hoping my acreage will come about. I'v...I keep hoping my acreage will come about. I've found a place but now I need to sell this place. I pay attention to all you do and I've learned so much...now if I can just remember it all when the time comes! LOL! Your 'green' looks good!Sam I Am......https://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-49258920726780302512017-03-14T11:58:59.751-04:002017-03-14T11:58:59.751-04:00We've had a really mild winter so far this yea...We've had a really mild winter so far this year. March is usually our worst and we've only seen a bit so far. I don't dare try to take advantage of it though because as sure as I plant we'll get blasted. No snow means it's really dry out, we've been issued fire bans twice so far...and last night I smelled smoke. :(Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-19514628906453711022017-03-14T08:11:59.588-04:002017-03-14T08:11:59.588-04:00That's an excellent question. I usually start ...That's an excellent question. I usually start by adding a handful or two of fresh grass to their feed ration. Then I let them in the new pasture for about 15 minutes before they get their grain, and gradually increase the time every couple of days or so. The microorganisms in their rumens have to adjust to the change in diet, or they can get bloat (worst case) or soft droppings at the very least. If you know goats then you know they are nutty for grain, so they will always come for that. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-84972786007115867552017-03-14T08:09:21.498-04:002017-03-14T08:09:21.498-04:00Kathy! Good to hear from you! You've moved? Ac...Kathy! Good to hear from you! You've moved? Acres of hayfields and woods would be such a blessing! You're right that you have to adapt to your location and particular piece of property, but it's worth the experimentation to figure it out (something I'm still working on!)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-65329397952574188592017-03-14T08:08:06.350-04:002017-03-14T08:08:06.350-04:00I can honestly see why people would like to contro...I can honestly see why people would like to control the weather - for exactly this kind of thing or for whatever activity or projects they had planned. I'm sure, however, we'd all want different things at different times and be arguing over it constantly, LOLLeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-73991746211032434542017-03-14T07:23:46.474-04:002017-03-14T07:23:46.474-04:00How do you introduce goats slowly to new pasture?How do you introduce goats slowly to new pasture?nvaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658151716652264359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-80050727256218783642017-03-13T22:53:55.380-04:002017-03-13T22:53:55.380-04:00I found this very interesting. We just recently mo...I found this very interesting. We just recently moved to a place where we have acres of hayfields and woods. We also like to provide forage for the wild turkeys , pheasants, quail, and deer that are abundant on our property, plus grow enough nutritious hay to feed our sheep. It looks like you've done the research that provides info to grow what you need there , and also give me some food for thought regarding our place. Blessings !KathyB.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13076933273610590290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-12356154323421373572017-03-13T22:01:16.766-04:002017-03-13T22:01:16.766-04:00Having green grass is such a treat! I hope the rai...Having green grass is such a treat! I hope the rain doesn't stay away too long, so you can have more of it.Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-60708357736545335642017-03-13T21:07:25.907-04:002017-03-13T21:07:25.907-04:00Moreso than usual this time of year. I figure I...Moreso than usual this time of year. I figure I'd better take advantage of good weather though. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-89818171826636527092017-03-13T21:06:53.752-04:002017-03-13T21:06:53.752-04:00It's wonderful having fresh greens. In the pas...It's wonderful having fresh greens. In the pasture for the goats, and in the hoop house for us. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-67388857762742018002017-03-13T21:06:29.154-04:002017-03-13T21:06:29.154-04:00Thanks!Thanks!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-40127150121291056162017-03-13T21:06:19.539-04:002017-03-13T21:06:19.539-04:00Rain, we're fortunate to have mild enough wint...Rain, we're fortunate to have mild enough winters to have something growing green all year long. On the other hand our summers can be way too hot!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-57498562969656142942017-03-13T18:06:41.884-04:002017-03-13T18:06:41.884-04:00you have a lot going on at the moment.......you have a lot going on at the moment.......Gill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-21343902994391396352017-03-13T15:31:27.195-04:002017-03-13T15:31:27.195-04:00mmmm! I always have to nibble on those tender baby...mmmm! I always have to nibble on those tender baby sprouts Seeking Serenity https://www.blogger.com/profile/13358829892824305992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-32365496345804220502017-03-13T14:50:56.861-04:002017-03-13T14:50:56.861-04:00Looks great!Looks great!Nancy In Boisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03749272217529362089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-74284995325856542372017-03-13T12:23:41.100-04:002017-03-13T12:23:41.100-04:00Hi Leigh! Wonderful projects!!! I love the idea of...Hi Leigh! Wonderful projects!!! I love the idea of the pasture growing. Everything looks so fresh and green, I'm envious!!! :)Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.com