Canesister's 2019 farm journal

[thistlebloom]

Glad your trip went well Cane. And most of your animals behaved themselves .
The video isn't working.

I'm not ready for summer to come to a close, but the light already has that fall feeling to it. Still waiting for the main surge of tomatoes.

 

[Rhodie Ranch]

no video. Sob...

 

[ninnymary]

I've just finished reading about your adventures or misadventures! Boy did you have your hands full. Glad everything is over and hopefully your life will get back to normal.

I roast my tomatoes and then freeze them until I've had enough or have the time to make and can salsa. They come out perfect.

Mary

 

[canesisters]

Thanks @ninnymary . I've been just rinsing and freezing them to can later. I made a batch of salsa to take to my aunt in Alabama. Several cousins showed up the first night and SCARFED IT UP!!!

Patty Cow is now officially up for sale. I haven't seen the driver who was interested in a beef cow since that day.
If I decide to do this again, I'm going to have to come up with a better plan.

 

[ninnymary]

Is there any paperwork that may have his contact information?

Mary

 

[canesisters]

Not any contact info for him directly. I could contact the company that he was hauling for. I gave him all my contact info the last time I saw him... so I guess I'll just wait a while longer.
.. I did tell him the end of Aug

 

[Ridgerunner]

Not any contact info for him directly. I could contact the company that he was hauling for. I gave him all my contact info the last time I saw him... so I guess I'll just wait a while longer.
.. I did tell him the end of Aug

Since you know you want to sell, I'd try to make contact now. That may be just the boost he needs.

 

[flowerbug]

Not any contact info for him directly. I could contact the company that he was hauling for. I gave him all my contact info the last time I saw him... so I guess I'll just wait a while longer.
.. I did tell him the end of Aug

if there is a change in plans, go ahead and try to get the change of plans to him via his workplace, i think most people would appreciate that.

 

[baymule]

What about taking Patty Cow to the auction sale? Or advertise her for sale on Craigslist, local paper, etc.

 

[canesisters]

There are several ads online for Patty Cow - raise for beef or keep as a beef maker. Not much interest yet. Not the best time of year to do this. Oh well
My pickup died last week - just as she figured out that she can get out by going THROUGH the half empty round bale ring. Borrowed a friend with a pickup and got a bale to fill the ring - and shrunk the pen a little so that the ring isn't part of the perimeter. On my favorite cow forum, some folks take a calf just past weaning to slaughter because of these kinds of issues. Hardly worth the effort for MAYBE 100lbs of beef. Wonder if I can hobble her while at pasture... at least then she can't run from me when she gets out....

Always an interesting twist. haha