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Glad it was helpful!

This was only dealing with about 1/2" or so. I already had my chipper from another project, so I tried what I had. I also had a cutting saw in the event it was not enough and I would have cut lines through the area and the chipped the slats away if that makes sense. I would recommend using a vacuum of some type to control dust for sure...even if it is just to clear the air. There are many ways to tackle things, and I am by no means an authority. I just try to document what I do around here and hope it helps others to address their projects 👍

Sounds like some good adjustments. I used what I had lying around. There are many ways to castrate a pig 👍

@@boisterouscockfarmstead2217 Me too, I usually just hang mine over a gate, but I like your jig idea.

You can use any grain. I am not letting it go to seed, so it is wheat grass.

@@boisterouscockfarmstead2217 cool ..thanks for sharing 😃

Bunch of nonsense and NO planting the grass as title lead you to believe.

@kodiak536kodiak536 The title says growing...not planting. Not sure how that is misleading. This is wheat grass. I also have a video on how I planted grass mix in the field as well. Thanks for checking it out

Maybe you should've specified your title as "growing wheat grass"😏

Thanks for the feedback. The second time I used it and wasn't trying to stay out of the way of the rolling camera was quick and easy

Yes. You certainly don’t want anything that stretches!

Been a VERY mild summer this year! It's been wonderful 👍

We have lots of Mourning Doves here. I love seeing all kinds of wildlife around. Once they harass my livestock is where I step in. Outside of some night attacks of what I believe to be coyotes...I haven't really had many predator issues of my animals here.

We've had over a dozen cats come and go over the years. We'll find homes for the kittens, but Onyx is quickly carving out a place in our hearts. Asher is asking for her by name when we go to do chores

Thanks brother! Will do

Can you offer an example and what a better title would be?

Thanks brother!

I have a video highlighting the AGH that I did over a year ago. Link below. I haven't been breeding those due to low demand, but have made several videos over the years showing them at various stages ruclips.net/video/LYdrWT80urk/видео.html

Yes I've seen that video just like to see more updated videos on the pigs.

Thank you! It has been a very welcomed surprise to say the least! The real question now is going to be...what happens next year? Will I need to water it? If not, I can do the same thing to another area and keep repeating. Obviously it won't get this lush if I don't water it, but won't know until the time comes.

Thank you. It's all part of the ecosystem. Predators aren't usually a problem, which makes it harder when they do actually strike.

Thanks for watching! 👍

Your comment gave me confidence. I have one I’m about to have to process that is about the same as yours and I was worried I’d have to wait till she was bigger.

@@internetexplorers6463 piglets are real lean like veal and the rib meat tends to be a bit stringy. I like to make fajitas out of it, cooked with a bit of lard, it is also awesome in soup my wife makes in the crockpot. Around 8 months the pork becomes porky. Piglet is tasty, it's just different. Also, skinning is ten times easier than scalding, though it will make you sad at how much lard and tasty skin you waste.

@@TheTaoofEternalWar of course as soon as I decide to process she starts acting sweet. It’s like she can tell lol. I’ll probably try to hold out as long as possible cause I at least want some legit cuts from this hog. Thanks for the info it’s really helped a lot!

I used a variety of seeds. Mostly perennials. The annual wheat didn't really do well because it has been so warm, but it might come up later

Thank you for the idea. I'll check it out!

I'd be willing to give them a try if you would like to send some. I'll film the process and make a future video from it. www.boisterouscockfarmstead.com/ has our address 👍.

I have seen that done as well

Yes, I mention in a previous video that all that cardboard will be used in hugelculture type raised beds.

I attempted to convert part of the old mobile home into a greenhouse, but since there is no electricity out there to install a climate control, it got way too hot in summer and was too cold in winter. I have an IBC tote in there to do Aquaponics, but again just too cold. I'll revisit that project later, but have turned my focus to rehabbing the house and pasture since then. Love the ideas though 👍

Would be a great place for that if you had the resources and equipment 👍

I have long term plans of making some small COB buildings around the existing house. Gotta finish the house first though 😋

What breed? If a pig is developing rolls and you can't see much muscle definition, it's likely getting overfed

Might let a broody hen hatch some this spring if one starts sitting, but we have a couple dozen chickens still.

It's possible, but we have coyotes heavy in the area and they hoot and holler every night/morning.

@@boisterouscockfarmstead2217 okay, I hope you catch him and sorry for your loss. I've lost a few over the years so I know what it's like.

@@jonbussey2197 this happened about a week and a half ago. So far, no signs since. My main coop is more secure. Thanks for the support. I'll give updates if needed going forward. The traps I set out were only catching my own animals and I believe they would be too small if they are coyotes

What would you recommend I do differently?

@@boisterouscockfarmstead2217 This... Simple and quick... Video starts @2:12 ruclips.net/video/p2dMkPGIOUw/видео.html

@@HVASEA The person in that video has a helper to hold the pig. How is that the same? The whole point of the device I made, which there are others out there that cost a couple hundred dollars, is so that I can do the castration without needing to wait for a second person. This was also the first time using this jig in this video. I purposely did not edit out the trial and error portion so that others could learn along with me. Also, I have castrated more since then and they went much quicker because I wasn't worried about camera position, narration, etc.

@@boisterouscockfarmstead2217 @10:27 ruclips.net/video/qDvoetuy6DI/видео.html

@@HVASEA that works as well. I don't have the ability to forge, so I made mine with what I had on hand. As you can clearly see, there are many ways to "skin a cat". I do plan to mount mine vertically in the future. Thanks for the link