Coffee anyone ?

[Mini Horses]

National Poultry Inspection Plan....

I have no affiliation with this info below (although I have bought from MyPetChicken) but it's a pretty decent explanation of the NPIP & they have a site.

https://www.mypetchicken.com/backya...and-why-should-I-purchase-only-from-H350.aspx

 

[RollingAcres]

Got it! Thanks MH.

 

[promiseacres]

Umm that's me

 

[Mini Horses]

What's a good site to learn to make cheese. Gotta learn before time to breed my goats.

Library near you?
Google make goat cheese
OR

tell me what you want to make & I will scan directions from my cheese making book by Ricki Carroll.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

"What's a good site to learn to make cheese. Gotta learn before time to breed my goats."

I started here: http://www.fiascofarm.com/dairy/index.htm

 

[Skiesblue]

I canned 27 pints and 4 half pints of elderberry syrup. Ready for flu season. Our oldest granddaughter is allergic to antibiotics so I’m getting into herbals. I canned 8 pints of spicy sweet pickles. Cleaned up mess, tired now.

Trip slept all morning and went outside a few minutes ago. Still swollen, but much better.

Lordy where do you get so many elderberries?
Check into antibiotic alternatives like sulpha drugs or anything else she might tolerate. You’re probably ahead of me on that. I’m allergic to anything ending in ‘cillin’
I have to be careful treating animals. If an oral capsule breaks and spills on my skin it leaves painful burns. But there are some antibiotics I can use. Good luck.

 

[promiseacres]

Garden tractor pull today, DH hasn' made any yet this year. He's not happy as he had to go into work. I helped him load up now enjoying my syrup...I mean coffee. Plenty for all. I don't mind how you prefer it .

 

[Mini Horses]

enjoying my syrup...I mean coffee. Plenty for all. I don't mind how you prefer it .

I believe each should prepare as they like it -- BUT 2 teaspoons in 3 oz is a HUGE amount. Those packets are only 1/2 tsp. Bet you don't use 16 of those in an 8 oz cup.

So I am now enjoying a fresh brewed cup -- straight up!

It just finished brewing, help yourself. There is sugar & goat cream available for anyone who wants it. I had some fresh blueberries while waiting and there's more -- have some.

Heavy rain again today & tomorrow. Of course! tomorrow is my one day off, again...one day and rain Maybe it's my punishment for not cleaning house on my last day off. Guess I will do that tomorrow. To be honest, I sometimes just crash a few hrs on these lone days because I've generally been working 10 hr days for a week or more and need a break. Hey, I don't feel guilty -- just know that feeding, watering, milking, etc. gets first priority. Glad that I can still do what I do. I see sooooo many who cannot handle their own self needs for a day, work and farm life is NOT an option for them. Good health is a Blessing that I am thankful to have.

Work calls. Enjoy your day.

 

[Pastor Dave]

There's a certification here in Indiana through the county or maybe a permit to sell eggs at farmer's markets and stuff. I asked a lady at church that's been on a farm her whole life what it involved if there were tests or inspections. She said there used to be but not now. I am not sure what the benefit is unless there's a fee to the county and then I guess it's abt the $.

 

[Baymule]

Lordy where do you get so many elderberries?
Check into antibiotic alternatives like sulpha drugs or anything else she might tolerate. You’re probably ahead of me on that. I’m allergic to anything ending in ‘cillin’
I have to be careful treating animals. If an oral capsule breaks and spills on my skin it leaves painful burns. But there are some antibiotics I can use. Good luck.

We found a patch on the side of the road and have been picking from it. I think I'm going to cut some of the canes, cut them in 1 foot lengths and make me a row of my own elderberries. I put 2 cups of water to 1 cup berries and cooked them, then strained, mashed the berries, added a little water, returned to stove, then strained again.

My son in law calls my herbals witchcraft and scoffs at me. He has a touch of Aspergers and it makes him a little rude. Other than that, he is the perfect husband, father and son in law. Couldn't ask for a better man. So I just overlook his quirks.

We picked berries again yesterday and got probably another 6 cups of berries.