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06:39, Wednesday, June 4, 2008 .. 2 comments .. Link

I am not exactly sure why I am beginning a second blog, when I am hardly able to keep up my original one.

But, here goes. We live on about 300 acres in the TN valley. It is beautiful and picturesque. I have lived a lot of places in the U.S., but this is the most beautiful and peaceful place. I am constantly praising the LORD for this place and time. Every day watching the sun come up as I walk is a blessing. We have a textile manufacturing plant on our property that we run...to make our living. We also have been building a small homestead for learning and health purposes and yes, for the sheer enjoyment.

We began with 2 new horses when they were about 3 months old. We hadn't a clue what we were doing...but we figured if we could train children...how hard could horses be?!? Actually, we have learned MANY lessons over the past 10 years about the training and keeping of horses. Then we added chickens. I had studied the subject almost to death. So, when my husband finally said to order some chickens I had narrowed it down to 3 breeds

But we didn't let that discourage us. We ordered buff orphingtons and have been thrilled by getting eggs nearly every day of the year. We have also raised black austrolorps and dominques. They have all been great. The buffs have been calmer and better mothers. The next animals to be added were Saanan goats. Our oldest daughter had studied and decided on this breed for the taste of the milk and ease of care. We purchased two bred does (a mother and daughter) who had won prizes for conformity. They had 3 babies, the daughter had twins (a doe and buck) and the mother had a doe. After all of these years we still have the mother, and the two 'baby' does. They give wonderful milk every spring and summer without fail...or being bred. Thank you Heavenly Father for your provision! Somewhere in all of this we began slowly getting into beekeeping. Next came miniature jersey cows. That is a whole post all by itself so I will save that for next time.
Grace and Peace,
Ruth
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10:27, Wednesday, June 4, 2008 .. Posted by homesteadinthemaking
Welcome,
I can't wait to here more. 300 acres, WoW!!!

Blessings,
Trixi

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11:37, Wednesday, June 4, 2008 .. Posted by GypsyFarmGirl
Wow is right, I look forward to hearing you adventures in all this!

JEANNIE

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