CurlyHairedCountryGal

WHEW! After a 3-week hiatus from videos, I'm excited to share about one of my most recent acquisitions: Goats! I've already learned so much... here's my top ten(ish). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's my FB page were you can see what's up day-to-day: www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Is your family interested in learning Spanish with me? Here's my website! Get in touch for a free trial class: www.elizabethonlinespanish.com Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we work toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

I've made one more step toward building the apiary-- making the assembly jig for my Layens frames / horizontal hives! Here's my FB page were you can see what's up day-to-day (and sign up for a BEE DAY!) www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Is your family interested in learning Spanish with me? Here's my website! Get in touch for a free trial class: www.elizabethonlinespanish.com Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we work toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

Four tried and true methods to get your husband to help you out! And benefits your marriage... right? Before I tell you MY go-to strategy, make sure to check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76 So how do I force Jarod to help me on the homestead? I don't. We both think it's wise to be prepared, but in different ways. He's more of a "food storage" guy and I'm more of a "raise our own animals" gal. Jarod is very supportive of my raising plants and animals, but it's not his passion and I don't think it needs to be. Plus, he works VERY hard every day to educate our children and keep up with countless projects and tasks of his own. In our home, I take on animals and projects with the understanding that I have a fixed amount of time that I have and ask very little of Jarod. If there's a problem caused by an animal or relating to an animal, I need to figure out the solution, not dump my problems on my caring, hard-working, sacrificial husband. In the same way, he asks for my help when he needs it (which is seldom) and doesn't dump his work load on to me. We're a team. We love each other and appreciate each other's time and unique interests. Could I get more done and have more animals if Jarod was involved? Sure! But he is the head of our family, representing how Christ is head of the church (his bride). I respect him and his time and only ask for his help once in a great while. Our marriage is infinitely more important and valuable than all the "homestead things" in the world. Are you frustrated that your husband isn't helping? Consider releasing him from that weight and ask how you can love and serve him. And perhaps... you weren't meant to do "all the things."

Yet another woodworking project for keeping bees is in the books! Thankfully, this one didn't take long and was very simple. Frames are organized- yay! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

The first split of my natural beekeeping journey is in the books! This is my second year of natural beekeeping and I followed the directions from George de Layens in "Keeping Bees in Horizontal Hives" and conducted the 2-to-3 split he lays out. Be sure to like/subscribe and hit the notification bell so you can see my next video on how my in-hive splits went! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

Is the greatest failure not trying? Not giving it your all? Not planning? Nope... Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

Like pretty much every endeavor on the journey of beekeeping, even something as seemingly simple as securing foundation to my Layens frames seemed daunting. But no longer! I did it, and you can do it too! Just don't use a blow dryer cord... Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

I guess it really is like eating an elephant! Taking on new, daunting projects seems impossible, but with the right guidance, they become a reality! My friend Monty, the @SuburbanSodbuster , shared his time and expertise, helping me cut the wood for 60 Layens frames (used in horizontal hives with natural beekeeping). He taught me to fish, so to speak, so I can make frames of my own for my expanding apiary, and I am so grateful! Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

It's true! I spend about $18/month on feed for my 25-odd chickens, but easily earn that back plus some because of the eggs they provide us. What we would have spent in eggs gets transferred from the "Food" fund in our budget back to the "Homestead" fund! Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

I thought I had a fool-proof way of having eggs year-round. But I overlooked something really obvious. Avoid my mistake and have eggs all year! Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

Release 4/14 P.A.C. Clever, right? (Ok, not so much). But "P.A.C." is my plan for getting projects done and evaluating if my goals are realistic! Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

As usual the @SuburbanSodbuster has been a huge help, as well as the Layens Treatment Free FB group (linked below). Hopefully with their help, I didn't totally screw up my apiary... Layens Treatment Free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/187535229195378 Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

I've been trying to follow the advice of @StefanSobkowiak in pruning my apple trees... but I still think I'm getting it all wrong. Still learning-- slowly but surely! Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

These rabbit tractors are 6' wide and 18' long... tha'ts over 100 sq ft! That means PLENTY of room to house rabbits and chickens, for our family and to sell! I'm thrilled about this huge potential to save and earn money on the homestead. Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

My track record with getting chickens healthy when they're sick? Not great... I hope this time is different... Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

I'm slowly moving toward multi-species grazing-- a cow/calf, a couple KuneKune pigs, and some hair sheep. Can it be done with an online Spanish business, 4 young kids, a husband, 12 rabbits, 5 bee colonies, and 25 chickens? I'm not sure... I'm approaching it with an open heart and. And even if it doesn't work out, the horse trailer needed a clean! Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

I have a problem in the rabbitry that keeps costing me time... maybe I fixed it this time! But then we ran into an even bigger issue... Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

Fast forward 2 months from my last video-- there are 5 chicks remaining and thriving with mama still caring for them. Now I'm ready to see if mama hen will adopt new babies... Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

Welcome to the meat rabbit collaboration! 0:00 Parting is such sweet sorrow! Here in Part 8, my guests have answers to more questions... 0:36 Can does castrate males? 1:05 Do does sometimes mount bucks? 2:08 How do I introduce new rabbits? (or break up fights?) 3:54 Tips for introducing new does to colony 5:02 How do I keep rabbits from digging out? 6:05 How do I transition my rabbits to new feed? 6:42 What do I do when my rabbits fight? 7:43 How can I automate watering? 8:05 Do does mount other does? 8:45 How do I maintain my colony? 9:38 Why won't my rabbits eat fresh cut grass (mower) 10:15 More resources! Below!! Check out my fellow collaborator’s channels below: Dana @FantailValleyHomestead Lorella @LorellaPlanBeeOrchardandFarm Megan @LivingtheHightLife Victoria @DreamweaversHomestead (And thanks to Charity!) And here are their books so you can learn more: “Raising Meat Rabbits in a Colony” by Dana https://piwakawakavalley.co.nz/shop/raising-meat-rabbits-in-a-colony-2nd-edition/ “All Things Rabbit” by Victoria https://www.facebook.com/dreamweavershaven.homestead “Feeding Meat Rabbits for Free” by Megan https://www.facebook.com/dreamweavershaven.homestead Contact Lorella for her free rabbit tractor plans https://www.youtube.com/@LorellaPlanBeeOrchardandFarm/about ----------------------------------------------------- Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

Welcome to the meat rabbit collaboration! 0:00 This is one of the videos I was most excited about! Let's keep those rabbits healthy! 0:20 Health Principle #1 1:35 Health Principle #2 2:49 Basic best practices 3:33 Herbs! 4:46 Molly's Herbals 6:06 Oats 6:42 RAW pumpkin seeds 7:00 Sunflower seeds (unsalted) 7:48 Willow 8:23 Store hay, eliminate flies, keep wild rabbits away, wash up! 8:59 Vaccinate 9:32 Non-food ways to maintain help 12:05 Nail/teeth issues 14:48 Vet or not? Check out my fellow collaborator’s channels below: Dana @FantailValleyHomestead Lorella @LorellaPlanBeeOrchardandFarm Megan @LivingtheHightLife Victoria @DreamweaversHomestead (And thanks to Charity!) And here are their books so you can learn more: “Raising Meat Rabbits in a Colony” by Dana https://piwakawakavalley.co.nz/shop/raising-meat-rabbits-in-a-colony-2nd-edition/ “All Things Rabbit” by Victoria https://www.facebook.com/dreamweavershaven.homestead “Feeding Meat Rabbits for Free” by Megan https://www.facebook.com/dreamweavershaven.homestead Contact Lorella for her free rabbit tractor plans https://www.youtube.com/@LorellaPlanBeeOrchardandFarm/about ----------------------------------------------------- Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

Welcome to the meat rabbit collaboration! 0:00 Here in Part 6, we'll learn more about common diseases/illnesses and their treatments, plus what to do about injuries... 0:22 Pasteurella 1:05 Bloat 2:22 GI Statis 2:40 RHD/RCV 3:14 Clostridium 3:29 Ear mites 3:52 Fur mites 4:42 Coccidiosis 6:35 Injuries: broken backs, cuts (When to cull?) 9:10 More diseases on ground? 10:29 What about fleas, mites, etc.? Check out my fellow collaborator’s channels below: Dana @FantailValleyHomestead Lorella @LorellaPlanBeeOrchardandFarm Megan @LivingtheHightLife Victoria @DreamweaversHomestead (And thanks to Charity!) And here are their books so you can learn more: “Raising Meat Rabbits in a Colony” by Dana https://piwakawakavalley.co.nz/shop/raising-meat-rabbits-in-a-colony-2nd-edition/ “All Things Rabbit” by Victoria https://www.facebook.com/dreamweavershaven.homestead “Feeding Meat Rabbits for Free” by Megan https://www.facebook.com/dreamweavershaven.homestead Contact Lorella for her free rabbit tractor plans https://www.youtube.com/@LorellaPlanBeeOrchardandFarm/about ----------------------------------------------------- Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76

Welcome to the meat rabbit collaboration! 0:00 Congratulations! You raised rabbits! Now what? 0:44 Dana's thoughts on butchering 1:09 Dispatch options (choke-chain, broomstick, pellet gun, .22) 1:56 Hopper popper 2:32 How do you know if they're dead? 3:40 Use a salt brine! 3:50 Let them chill! 4:30 Charity's accidental discovery 6:19 Preparation ideas Check out my fellow collaborator’s channels below: Dana @FantailValleyHomestead Lorella @LorellaPlanBeeOrchardandFarm Megan @LivingtheHightLife Victoria @DreamweaversHomestead (And thanks to Charity!) And here are their books so you can learn more: “Raising Meat Rabbits in a Colony” by Dana https://piwakawakavalley.co.nz/shop/raising-meat-rabbits-in-a-colony-2nd-edition/ “All Things Rabbit” by Victoria https://www.facebook.com/dreamweavershaven.homestead “Feeding Meat Rabbits for Free” by Megan https://www.facebook.com/dreamweavershaven.homestead Contact Lorella for her free rabbit tractor plans https://www.youtube.com/@LorellaPlanBeeOrchardandFarm/about ----------------------------------------------------- Check out my FB page for day-to-day news and updates on the latest projects! https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal Love what we’re doing? You can support our family as we word toward raising a bunch of our own food holistically and sustainably by going here: https://gofund.me/056f2b76