by John | Mar 31, 2017 | Livestock
In this video, I share an update on our progress with treating for mastitis for one of our Jersey Dairy Cows. We are doing everything possible to avoid using antibiotics and so far the signs are positive. — EQUIPMENT: I use the Sony Digital Voice Recorder:...
by John | Mar 31, 2017 | Livestock
In this video, I demonstrate how to slaughter American Buff Geese using both the Kill Cone Method and the Hatchet (chopping block) Method. I include measured results of bleed out. It is my aim to manage all of my livestock using sustainable resilient and biodynamic...
by John | Oct 17, 2016 | Beekeeping, Livestock
In this video, I capture footage of the “HUGE” storm that slammed into the Pacific Northwest as remnants of Typhoon Songda made its was on land. And the time has come for me to finally provide shelter and the much-needed protection my Muscovy Flock...
by John | Sep 17, 2016 | Livestock
After countless attempts and various techniques, one of our Muscovy Ducks has hatched out two new ducklings. Muscovy ducks require an incubation time of about thirty-five days. It’s a taxing and restless time for the duck as she must protect the eggs, whilst...
by John | Aug 25, 2016 | Livestock
In my experience, ducks are very social animals. The Muscovy is no exception to this rule. In this video, Ilford, one of our Male Muscovy, and I exchange greetings. Here he demonstrates how social this breed can actually be. In general, the Muscovy duck will forage...
by John | Mar 25, 2016 | Livestock, Soil
Is your property covered with quackgrass? Has mowing lost its luster? Have you ever wondered if quackgrass has any nutritional value? In this article I compare some of the common feedstuffs in use for ruminants and other grazing livestock. Bonus, download the...
