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Post by dervis on May 13, 2019 11:57:54 GMT -5
Rabbits are a lot of fun to watch. ...and he/she needs to be named....we just can't say..."Hey, Rabbit!"...feller needs to be recognized and have his/her own name. I don't mind names. Dogs name is Bandit! I tend not to name the "livestock" that will end up in the freezer eventually. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on May 14, 2019 9:07:32 GMT -5
 You need another dog named Crook.! 
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2019 10:55:54 GMT -5
...and he/she needs to be named....we just can't say..."Hey, Rabbit!"...feller needs to be recognized and have his/her own name. I don't mind names. Dogs name is Bandit! I tend not to name the "livestock" that will end up in the freezer eventually. Travis, I find that a terrific idea not naming your livestock that will eventually be eaten. This way when your kids ask “ what’s for dinner “, you don’t have to tell them “ Spike “.....lol |
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Post by Slow Triathlete on May 22, 2019 11:17:06 GMT -5
Man.....I love this thread!!
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Post by dervis on May 28, 2019 8:31:20 GMT -5
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Post by Legend Lover on May 29, 2019 2:01:23 GMT -5
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Post by dervis on Jun 3, 2019 9:08:56 GMT -5
Looking like this thread might have run its course! Got another post though
Very hot this weekend. Makes me appreciate the nice fans I have, and naps in the middle of the day and working early and late. Often working by headlight watering. Did get some garage time Sunday to work on the new chicken house.
Need to paint it and put the top on the nesting boxes. Also need to figure out some wheels or skis on it to be able to move it. In one of the pictures you can see the "floor" is 1 inch hardware cloth and the back is hinged for easy clean out.
Got another weekend working on the property , gardens, getting covered in sweat and sawdust . I am blessed beyond comprehension. Be safe in the heat guys/gals, but remember your grandparents/great grandparents didn't have AC and you don't need to just sit in it either. Thousands of people who are bed ridden would trade almost anything to go outside and be productive. Those of us that can get out and be productive owe them to do just that!
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jun 3, 2019 9:22:34 GMT -5
Great work you do, Dervis....really inspirational to see all you have done...you've made your dream come true, not just talked about it. Congratulations, on all you've done!
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jun 3, 2019 9:52:53 GMT -5
Don’t stop posting, you got the work done, we want to see the fruits of your labor,
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2019 10:52:44 GMT -5
Don’t stop posting, you got the work done, we want to see the fruits of your labor, I agree, I enjoy watching your journey and creativity. It’s amazing how much you’ve accomplished by yourself in such a short time. I’d definitely rather have my health back and work outside in the heat, which never gave me a problem prior to becoming ill. Your a lucky man Travis, keep building, farming, posting pictures and enjoy life as much as possible 👌👍👍 |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 3, 2019 11:19:09 GMT -5
Keep the thread going, buddy. There may not be many responses but I think there are many readers who are invested in your story.
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Post by dervis on Jun 3, 2019 11:20:00 GMT -5
Don’t stop posting, you got the work done, we want to see the fruits of your labor, I agree, I enjoy watching your journey and creativity. It’s amazing how much you’ve accomplished by yourself in such a short time. I’d definitely rather have my health back and work outside in the heat, which never gave me a problem prior to becoming ill. Your a lucky man Travis, keep building, farming, posting pictures and enjoy life as much as possible 👌👍👍
Thanks guys! I am blessed for sure. To blessed to be stressed. I feel like I never get anything done , the 40 hour a week job gets in the way. HA . Busiest time of year for me outside of work. Gardens growing like crazy. Having to carry buckets of water to them every other day. Exercise blessing there. No rain here. BUT..... Better than the storms to the West of me. Again a blessing. Rabbit didn't get pregnant , and I wanted her to, Then record level heat wave which might have killed the babies anyway. Another blessing.
Going to be having fried squash and zucchini this weekend hopefully. Freezers and pantry should be overfilling with food this year.
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Post by dervis on Jun 11, 2019 10:32:02 GMT -5
Gardens jamming. Everything is so tall now (that was not eaten by rabbits and the like) that they have outpaced the weeds. Means it looks messy but saves a few hours of work a week.
Already eating squash, zucchini, green beans, radishes, onions, spinach, carrots, garlic (planted last year) . Herb beds going strong also. Been using them with the remaining frozen tomatoes from last year to make several sauces to use throughout the year for easy dinner. Just have to boil some pasta.
  
Speaking of the rabbit and various pest problem got the solution growing on the porch. They may be small now but will be much needed security help when they get bigger.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jun 11, 2019 10:52:16 GMT -5
Everything looks great! the kittens look cute, too.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2019 13:10:28 GMT -5
You have a beautiful piece of property, I see many family picnics in the future. Your a lucky man indeed 👍👍
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Post by dervis on Jun 18, 2019 9:19:43 GMT -5
Finally getting some rain here! It is very much needed.
Everything going good as usual. Garden is doing big things the picture below is what I am getting about every three days right now. Other stuff will be coming along soon.
Freezer is getting a few added, which I try and stock enough to eat all year so have a LONG way to go . Especially since my okra is not doing well, okra is about 40 % of the veg I save due to ease and it lasts a long time. Going to be a lean year if I don't get some other stuff grown and froze. Wild blackberries are having a big year and have been breakfast and dessert for the past week, along with my blueberries the deer left me, and some strawberries if I get to them before the birds.
Of course have been eating squash and zucchini fresh almost every night. Cooked several different ways. In skillets with just some butter, grilled with Italian dressing , covered in homemade marinara sauce from last years tomatoes and this years garlic and herbs..... and last but not least fried. I am not much for bragging on myself, but you guys cant taste how good my fried squash is so I have to tell you. It is amazing.
 
Chickens are growing, seem to have a few roosters headed for freezer camp in the next month or so. Baby rabbits were a semi surprise but they seem to be doing fine. Kittens and dog being fat and happy.
All in all life is wonderful as usual. Enjoying the days in the sun while I can but thankful for the rain and how it can slow down the pace enough to rest.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jun 18, 2019 9:24:14 GMT -5
Nice report, my Father loved fried eggplant, when he was dieing of cancer my wife and I brought him to our fishing camp, she fried a huge platter of eggplant, sitting down he said all this for me, yes I said, have at it, he even though sick demolished the whole platter, to this day whenever I see fried eggplant I think of my Father.
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Post by toshtego on Jun 18, 2019 9:36:29 GMT -5
...and he/she needs to be named....we just can't say..."Hey, Rabbit!"...feller needs to be recognized and have his/her own name. I don't mind names. Dogs name is Bandit! I tend not to name the "livestock" that will end up in the freezer eventually. I used to name our butcher steers names like "Barbacoa", "Burger Boy", "Meat Ball", "Stew". Keeps the relationship in perspective. The toughest for me was the hog I raised and finished. They have more personality. Never again! |
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Post by Darin on Jun 18, 2019 10:16:05 GMT -5
Looking great, Dervis ... congrats!  |
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Post by dervis on Jun 18, 2019 10:19:29 GMT -5
I don't mind names. Dogs name is Bandit! I tend not to name the "livestock" that will end up in the freezer eventually. I used to name our butcher steers names like "Barbacoa", "Burger Boy", "Meat Ball", "Stew". Keeps the relationship in perspective. The toughest for me was the hog I raised and finished. They have more personality. Never again! I know what you mean. I have done a few pigs, and I plan on doing more in the future. They do have their own personality for sure. Very intelligent quirky animals. |
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Post by Darin on Jun 18, 2019 10:50:55 GMT -5
My grandpa had a large pig that I named Matthew. That bastard was mean and always trying to bite me. No tears were shed for those hocks! Now, the calf that I named Bob was another story and, at the age of 6, stopped naming them. Lol
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2019 11:32:06 GMT -5
dervis........thanks for sharing more pictures.....never enough!!! Your vegetables are farm fresh, your bunnies will be dinner one day so don’t get to attached.....lol. You are living a great life....you and your family are very blessed. Enjoy the Summer and try not to overwork yourself.......yaaaaaaaa right!!!
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 19, 2019 9:27:10 GMT -5
Nice update, dervis. My dad cooked eggplant just like the way you do. I hated the stuff. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2019 9:57:26 GMT -5
dervis.......some fabulous pictures, thanks for sharing 👌👍👍. When you have time feel free to keep posting.....you’ve got a number of followers. KEEP THIS THREAD GOING!!! I’ll take some vegetables and a cute bunny.....but not to serve on a plate.....lol. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 28, 2019 11:43:30 GMT -5
I agree. This thread is awesome. You've got some good crop there, buddy.
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Post by dervis on Oct 10, 2019 9:52:27 GMT -5
It has been a long hot summer. Looking through my phone realize I did not take any pictures worth saving. I will work on getting some pictures
Been busy busy. Gardens came and went, Fall garden not showing to be an option this year so dry, and all the rain barrels are empty.
Chickens are laying 5 eggs a day which are delicious, 7 Roosters and 10 Rabbits have went to freezer camp. Have squash, acorn squash, zucchini , tomatoes enough to feed an army. Gave away truck loads of veggies to people who could use it.
Expecting two more litters of rabbits to be born in a few weeks, plan on doing a barn expansion for a better run for them. Also 6 new hens to join the garden prep posse but they need to grow up some first.
Project wise nothing much going on at my place. Getting information and bids on building a house. Economy is rocking which is a great thing at large, but making house building a pricier option than I was figuring 5 years ago.
Trying to put back some extra money for that keeps me not doing projects at my place. I cant sit still though so doing side jobs for people in the area. The area I live around has lots of older people that need some work done but cant exactly pay anything but they have priceless information and some of the best stories.
Plan is the next few months is to clear off some more of the field to better define the property line.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Oct 10, 2019 9:59:26 GMT -5
You’ve got out attention, keep on keeping on.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 10, 2019 11:04:44 GMT -5
Welcome back, Dervis...good to hear from ya!
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 10, 2019 11:48:18 GMT -5
Welcome back, Dervis...good to hear from ya! ditto |
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You need another dog named Crook.! 
