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Homestead Harvest News

June 25, 2020
 

The sunset was amazing hours before our first grandaughter was born.
Ada Grace was born in the wee hours this morning, one week overdue weighing 7 lbs and 19 inches long. She has a full head of black hair and a sweet temperament. Mom and Dad had a near perfect birthing experience with PERFECT results (says the Granny!).

As we wind down the commercial sales on our farm, there are 2 farms we can recommend for your continuing meat and poultry needs. The first is Oak Ridge Farms in Zebulon. The farmer is Doug Duong.  Doug hosts a farmer's market on his farm on Saturdays. The second is Happy Hen Farm in Louisburg. The farmer is Stephanie Hall. Stephanie will be attending Midtown Farmer's Market this season on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.
The full moon effect is REAL.
What was going on in the field? When I went to open the coups yesterday I heard a calf balling and went to check on it. Video I could see Coco but when she kept balling I had to check to make sure she wasn't hurt or stuck. Video For some reason she was calling out to all the neighbor animals Video They just kept coming, and she didn't stop. Video If only I could corral all my people as effectively as she corralled the neighbors!
Continuing Corona projects
We have moved almost all the tools back in place after the Prom rearrangement. Kelly has painted the walls and ceiling and is working to fill the floorboard gaps so we don't rain shavings onto the first floor. He built this plywood stacking area to store sheets of wood. It is over the stairwell in previously unusable space.
The decking on one of the trailers was rotting after 20 years of use. James removed all the wood decking and primed/painted all the metal. Since one thing always leads to another, we are upgrading the axles for more weight and replacing the tires. The "green trailer" is now black.
John continues to work on his almost 50 year old tractor. Doing engine work is more difficult on a tractor than a car. In order to replace an engine seal he had to "break" it in half which means the front wheels and radiator had to separate from the engine block. Heavy equipment moving heavy equipment. Video
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Homestead Harvest Farm is a family owned farm located in Wake Forest North Carolina.  We specialize in pasture raised poultry, beef, and pork products. You can reach us at 919-608-2502 or email HomesteadHarvestFarm@gmail.com
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