This weeks preps check-in
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i just looked at a add for true vaule store.in which they have a 92 quart footlocker on sale.im thinking of getting 2 or 3 of them..
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That will make your life easier for sure!
FINALLY finished the bunny habitat, and they just love having so much room! (converted one of our stable stalls to a bunny habitat for our 3 bunnies).
Entering into the stall:
FooFoo and Damon getting reaquainted....
Example of how each has a little burrow and ramped shelf.
Feeder/Water station (can feed/water all 3 bunnies from this one access point), as well as toss in hay, etc. to each.
Entering into the stall:
FooFoo and Damon getting reaquainted....
Example of how each has a little burrow and ramped shelf.
Feeder/Water station (can feed/water all 3 bunnies from this one access point), as well as toss in hay, etc. to each.
Looks real good and practical.FINALLY finished the bunny habitat, and they just love having so much room! (converted one of our stable stalls to a bunny habitat for our 3 bunnies).
Entering into the stall:
FooFoo and Damon getting reaquainted....
Example of how each has a little burrow and ramped shelf.
Feeder/Water station (can feed/water all 3 bunnies from this one access point), as well as toss in hay, etc. to each.
Thanks! Best of all, did it all with spare lumber and fencing we had, didn't have to buy a board. All I really had to buy were the fixtures (hinges, handles, latches, etc.). I should still have enough fencing to do the fence around the garden area too. (just need to get a small gate, and a few more wood posts).
Have to start my rabbit hutch this week, will be using some leftover steel i have, trying to keep costs minimal. Don't want to make the hutches to big, need to be transportable when the time comes. Will post some pics as i progress. Really like the square fencing you used, the stuf i can get my hand on here is much to big, so for now i will be using chicken mesh.
The square fencing (1 inch wire grid) is great, but I only had a little bit of it. Eventually, I'll run some of it along the bottom of each pen, so it can accommodate little ones too. But, my bunnies were big enough for the chain link I had, to work.
Try and get some REALLY good strong chicken wire though, because eventually, bunnies WILL get through it (I know, as the hutches I had were of it, and I had to constantly repair it).
Try and get some REALLY good strong chicken wire though, because eventually, bunnies WILL get through it (I know, as the hutches I had were of it, and I had to constantly repair it).
we ended up with a box of these some how.youngest brother and his family gave us a tote of foods.so im thinking it was in it.any how,heres what im doing.im taking the pencil shaveings and rich lighter pine chips.and mixing them togeather for fire stater.then putting it into the baggies..i'll also have just pencil shaveings in some.and just rich lighter pine chips in some..i also have dryer lint and other stuff saved up for firestarters in which i'll use the baggies for that as well..
Great job! I know you put a lot of planning into it!FINALLY finished the bunny habitat, and they just love having so much room! (converted one of our stable stalls to a bunny habitat for our 3 bunnies).
Entering into the stall:
FooFoo and Damon getting reaquainted....
Example of how each has a little burrow and ramped shelf.
Feeder/Water station (can feed/water all 3 bunnies from this one access point), as well as toss in hay, etc. to each.
FINALLY...made some progress on getting our rain water roof collection system installed and going. Got the hole dug for our 2500 gal. poly tank (but the blizzard hit before I could get the tank in the hole 
). The hole is 3 feet deep which puts the ground level at the 1000 gal. mark. That leaves 1500 potential gallons above ground that will be able to gravity flow, keeping accumulated sediment levels far enough below that to not be a problem...mostly. When the snow melts, we can get the tank in place and start on the first flush diverter and primary filtration.
). The hole is 3 feet deep which puts the ground level at the 1000 gal. mark. That leaves 1500 potential gallons above ground that will be able to gravity flow, keeping accumulated sediment levels far enough below that to not be a problem...mostly. When the snow melts, we can get the tank in place and start on the first flush diverter and primary filtration.That's awesome Rob!
Well, with the fencing left over from the bunny project, should be enough for my garden fence, so hoping to start on that and finish this month. I was going to go buy a $70 gate, but after how easy it was to make doors, I think I'll just build a gate instead (can't believe I never thought of that before). I just need to get an old fridge and tractor attachment hauled off and prep the ground for it.
All of the fencing will be great for a trellis too, for certain crops. Most of what I want to grow can be planted now through Feb or Mar, so I need to get on it quick. I try and automate as much as I can to minimize the work needed. After all, we work day jobs, so the ranch is really more of a side project. Eventually, I want to use water catchment and gravity for the soaker hoses. (for now, there is a faucet pretty close to the garden, so...)
I have seeds, but I'll start with plants from my local produce stand where I can. I had already bought soaker hoses months ago when they were on sale.
Next gardening step is to keep an eye out for the trees I want to plant this year (navel oranges, apples (two different trees for cross pollination), avocado, banana, lemon/lime hybrid (yep, they make such a thing, had one when I was a kid), pear, cherry, and coffee (yep, it's a tree). I know of varieties that all work in my area. I may not have the $$$ to plant them all this year (I want to start out with ones that are at least about 3' tall), but trying to spread it out.
Well, with the fencing left over from the bunny project, should be enough for my garden fence, so hoping to start on that and finish this month. I was going to go buy a $70 gate, but after how easy it was to make doors, I think I'll just build a gate instead (can't believe I never thought of that before). I just need to get an old fridge and tractor attachment hauled off and prep the ground for it.
All of the fencing will be great for a trellis too, for certain crops. Most of what I want to grow can be planted now through Feb or Mar, so I need to get on it quick. I try and automate as much as I can to minimize the work needed. After all, we work day jobs, so the ranch is really more of a side project. Eventually, I want to use water catchment and gravity for the soaker hoses. (for now, there is a faucet pretty close to the garden, so...)
I have seeds, but I'll start with plants from my local produce stand where I can. I had already bought soaker hoses months ago when they were on sale.
Next gardening step is to keep an eye out for the trees I want to plant this year (navel oranges, apples (two different trees for cross pollination), avocado, banana, lemon/lime hybrid (yep, they make such a thing, had one when I was a kid), pear, cherry, and coffee (yep, it's a tree). I know of varieties that all work in my area. I may not have the $$$ to plant them all this year (I want to start out with ones that are at least about 3' tall), but trying to spread it out.
these might not be a prepp.but i sure love the price.i went into town for a couple of items. stopped at the local feed store just to see if they have any styrofoam covers for outdoor faucets.,and with the intention of getting just 1 for a outdoor faucet we have.in which i got 2 for free instead..i love days like this..
Is that an actual picture of your outside?
yup.it sure is..and yes.there's WAY to much greenery left..
I haven't seen that much green in weeks. Here's my outside:
i haven't seen it like that here,since 2009..even then,it didn't last any more then a week..if that long..
Finally replaced all our lighting needs with single cell AAA lights increasing space and reducing weight of our B.O.B and I.N.C.H. bags. Replaced our Black Dimond revolt headlamps with Black Dimond storm headlamps.
A friend gave me two hams and two shoulders from a large buck he shot. So far I've only sliced both hams and have 5 gallon baggies full of meat for making jerky. I have the first batch in the dehydrator right now! I hope to have some ready by morning. I forgot how much work it was to clean all the meat, but it's well worth the effort. Luckily I have a slicer so at least that part is easy. I froze 4 of the bags, and will hopefully finish prepping the two shoulders tomorrow. I think one shoulder will just become a roast, although jerky is by far my favorite.
I was thinking about my good friend Jontte today and pulled the trigger on a 91/30 with everything you see in the pictue. All matching numbers and about 200 rounds of ammo. I will pick it up sunday.
Well, the first batch of jerky turned out great. This one was mostly soy, garlic, pepper, and onion. I kept it kind of mild to get something my wife could eat. The next batch will have a little kick to it, more to my taste. I forgot how good venison could be. I gave the guy who gave it to me a big bag of it. It never hurts to be appreciative.
I've never tried salmon or fish in the dehydrator or smoker before, but I say don't knock it till you try it. Veneson is awesome though! Caribou sounds pretty good too. Luckily I'll have plenty for a few weeks anyway. Guess I'm going to have to start hunting one of these days.
Yuk! (Sorry, I hate cold)I haven't seen that much green in weeks. Here's my outside:
Happy birthday JimLe!
