Coffee anyone ?

[Baymule]

Thanks for the coffee, going for second cup. Got a beef roast in the crockpot, gonna take it out and cut it up, add carrots and potatoes for stew. Going to slaughter last 10 Cornish this morning. It’s cold outside! 38 degrees supposed to warm up in the low 60’s but that will take all day. At least there is no wind, spraying water on chickens to wash them before scalding and plucking is no fun in windy cold. Not looking forward to the day, but will be glad to get this chore behind me. Neighbor Ron coming over to help today. At least with the crockpot stew, lunch and supper will be done.

 

[Mini Horses]

We've all got the cooler temps today. It's a chilly mid 50 here and going to only 60ish. I guess we in the South are easing into the Winter season -- which we tolerate somewhat. Mainly that we can't escape and manage through with distain.

Last night a fast wave of hard rain and heavy wind came through. Woke me up! Seems to have carried on about an hour. Very overcast this morning. Very wet. Geesh...need to get out a take a CP or 2 to block that new hole in the fence. Depending on weather the fixing may happen today or not. At least the goats are cooperating -- so far. I'll move them to another enclosure with hay and satisfy all.

@Baymule it's a decent day for the processing. We know the cooler weather is better for it. Glad you have trained an assistant! . Remember next year there will be 3 with BJ back on line. You could double up production. I could get into it if I had someone to share the experience! It's something I'm on the lookout for, someone who will work with blood and guts.

@promiseacres I hope you get some ride time. Way back, the cool temps usually prompted a fun ride as the horses were more active. Prancy, fancy....I love an exciting ride. Enjoy while you can. You'll probably have snow, haying and hot water chores soon. Hey, inside the farm house time coming.

Better get the drudge work done. One more coffee first!

 

[Jesusfreak101]

Woke up with dh got him off to work then I was naughty and went back to bed. I got sleep and I thrilled. Now chores as the animals are yelling at me. And breakfast only one kid awake. So alot of drama happen when we went to visit my family and dh is game on moving. Praying it last and we get out but we will see found some land for sale might be buy and get things moving we see. Either way I am going to take one day at a time. I started processing the rooster and waiting for the duck/gulf was to come in before I process the ducks and geese.

 

[promiseacres]

Coffee is on.
Taking kids to a Halloween party. DH is planning on mowing one last time.
Then tomorrow will be cold and nasty.
Happy Halloween

 

[Baymule]

Thanks for the coffee. Supposed to be a beautiful sunny day today. I'll be inside cutting up chickens, gonna get started pretty soon.

 

[Mini Horses]

Lotta "kids" there @promiseacres!

Sharpen those knives, Bay. I'm sure the whole process can be done in the dark by now, with your experience. Think $$$ as you work along. if this keeps up you will need a dedicated kitchen, not just a plucker! Awhhhh...dreams!

Sunny here but low 60s. Got my snuggies on! Need to work out there. Rain again tomorrow afternoon.

 

[Mini Horses]

In for lunch. Had to look up pluckers as CL guy had his for rent again..same $50 per day. Looked up brand and found for $399 @HomeDepot. Similar @ TSC $499. And Grit.com has instr to build Whizbang Pluckers. Right up our alley, Bay...maybe under $200...motor most costly part. May find one from something else???

My big deal of the week, I bought a rechargeable headlamp for $10 at WM. Regular $25. Great lights, reg & spot, no more batteries. been wanting one...it has a better head band set up, too. With earlier dark, it's needed.

if you are in a DS zone -- set you clocks back tonight!

 

[Baymule]

I DONT WANT TO SET MY CLOCKS BACK!!! That means giving the year 2020 another hour. This year has been lousy enough without giving it an extra hour.

Lady came and picked up her 10. Said her sister in law wants to find someone raising meat. Here I am! So will probably pick up another customer. Another lady wants 1 and will pick it up tomorrow. Whatever breast meat is left, another customer wants it. We’re not setting the world on fire here, but it’s nice pocket change.

 

[Jesusfreak101]

Thats still awesome. I keep getting asked to raise them for several people and process them. I would love to however I am waiting until we move before I start something else dh is still determined to move.

 

[Larsen Poultry Ranch]

In for lunch. Had to look up pluckers as CL guy had his for rent again..same $50 per day. Looked up brand and found for $399 @HomeDepot. Similar @ TSC $499. And Grit.com has instr to build Whizbang Pluckers. Right up our alley, Bay...maybe under $200...motor most costly part. May find one from something else???

My big deal of the week, I bought a rechargeable headlamp for $10 at WM. Regular $25. Great lights, reg & spot, no more batteries. been wanting one...it has a better head band set up, too. With earlier dark, it's needed.

if you are in a DS zone -- set you clocks back tonight!

Look at washing machine or dryer motors, that might work.