Baymule’s Journal

[Baymule]

I finished hoggin’ and got mess cleaned up. The boar provided 70 pounds of boneless meat. Lots of work, but worth it to give to son, daughter and her family and a dear friend and her family. Groceries are so expensive, especially meat.

 

[Baymule]

I ran sheep through the chute so I could doctor on Granny’s hoof. I’m pleased to see new hoof growing out. I’m still keeping it wrapped as old hoof is semi attached and providing cover and protection for the inner foot. I probably still have many weeks to go on this.

Classy orange, it’s October. Happy Halloween!

Granny is heavy bred and wide.

 

[Baymule]

Those hams were dark red meat. I cut them in half, then cut around the bone to cut into steaks. Round steak anyone?

What dark red meat! Looks like beef.

I vacuum sealed the steaks in one pound packages.

 

[Alaskan]

The meat looks fantastic, and Granny is looking good.

I fully agree with your treatment choice for Granny. It just takes forever to grow in a brand new hoof.

 

[Baymule]

Thank you @Alaskan. Granny doesn’t think too much about her treatment.

 

[Baymule]

I’ve been working outside all day. Came in and used this morning’s leftover coffee, added sugar, milk and ice for a refreshing drink. I got sons zero turn mower out, had 2 flat tires. I couldn’t read the PSI in order to air up the tires, so I took pictures, expanded the picture and could read 28 PSI. I felt real smart. LOL

I mowed areas where I haven’t been able to get the tractor up to. I left the best grass for the ewe lambs. I finally blocked off the open spot that used to be a shed until hurricane Beryl blew it apart a few months ago. The ewe lambs didn’t need to get up in there and get into things. They were enjoying the grass. I moved stuff so I could mow. Where does all this crap come from???
I sharpened a machete and chopped weeds too close to the house for the mower to get. I aired up tires on my truck, parked it and carried the air compressor back to the “good” shed that has doors on it. I haven’t done anything momentous today, just a bunch of little stuff, but the yard sure looks nicer. It still needs some more work but I’m happy with what I got done.

 

[Baymule]

Last night I cooked up some meat for supper, Chicken fried steak—from the feral boar—it was delicious. Home made cream corn, corn bought from a family roadside stand next to cornfield, and potatoes. Glass of lemonade to go with it. The steak was not gamey at all, it could be passed off as beef. I sprinkled some seasoned salt and some garlic powder on it, dredged in flour and fried it. I have leftovers! I know what’s for supper tonight!

 

[SageHill]

I’ve been working outside all day. Came in and used this morning’s leftover coffee, added sugar, milk and ice for a refreshing drink. I got sons zero turn mower out, had 2 flat tires. I couldn’t read the PSI in order to air up the tires, so I took pictures, expanded the picture and could read 28 PSI. I felt real smart. LOL

I mowed areas where I haven’t been able to get the tractor up to. I left the best grass for the ewe lambs. I finally blocked off the open spot that used to be a shed until hurricane Beryl blew it apart a few months ago. The ewe lambs didn’t need to get up in there and get into things. They were enjoying the grass. I moved stuff so I could mow. Where does all this crap come from???
I sharpened a machete and chopped weeds too close to the house for the mower to get. I aired up tires on my truck, parked it and carried the air compressor back to the “good” shed that has doors on it. I haven’t done anything momentous today, just a bunch of little stuff, but the yard sure looks nicer. It still needs some more work but I’m happy with what I got done.

That's PILE of work! WTG even if it was little things they add up fast!

 

[rachels.haven]

No boar funk?

 

[Baymule]

No boar funk?

Absolutely none.
When I skin and gut an animal, if it’s gonna be funky, I can smell it. This is some clean meat, no boar taint, no stink, no gamey “ick” taste.