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Ep. 361 - So It Begins... Keeping House Wiring Organized.

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Ep. 360 - DIY Home Build: Bison Moving and Building Walls

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Ep. 359 - Almost Overwhelming! Logging Debris and Broken Tractor

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Ep. 358 - Where Have They Been?

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Ep. 357 - Logging the Ranch: Is It Worth It?

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Ep. 363 - DIY Drywall Installation IS REALLY THAT EASY!

It's time for drywall installation on our DIY home build. We have the ceiling sheetrock up and most of the walls hung. We discuss optimal drywall spacing for walls that are 9 feet high and tools we have that make this easier.
Here on Blackacre Ranch we are building a bison ranch from scratch in East Texas. We have started ranching bison (i.e. buffalo) and will progress into other animals as the ranch grows. We are converting an old rundown church camp into a first generation Texas farm...profitable ranch that is.
We are a family with 6 kids. Our goals are to homestead the property, grow healthy food, and build good character along the way. We are new to homesteading and don't know much ab...

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Ep. 362 - We have a SUPERSTAR Bison Cow

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It's finally time for an update on the house build and to share with you something special that happened with the bison herd. We have a superstar in the herd. Here on Blackacre Ranch we are building a bison ranch from scratch in East Texas. We have started ranching bison (i.e. buffalo) and will progress into other animals as the ranch grows. We are converting an old rundown church camp into a f...

Ep. 361 - So It Begins... Keeping House Wiring Organized.

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Ep. 361 - So It Begins... Keeping House Wiring Organized.

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Time has come to begin wiring in the house. It can be tedious and confusing to keep the wiring organized and remember what wire goes where. Generate a wiring chart and breaker box diagram to stay organized. Here on Blackacre Ranch we are building a bison ranch from scratch in East Texas. We have started ranching bison (i.e. buffalo) and will progress into other animals as the ranch grows. We ar...

Ep. 360 - DIY Home Build: Bison Moving and Building Walls

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Ep. 360 - DIY Home Build: Bison Moving and Building Walls

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In this episode we are back at things after moving the bison to a new pasture. We catch you up on the small things done on the DIY house build. We have the metal roofing and install the drip edge. We move inside during the wind and put up some interior walls for the master bedroom and laundry room. Here on Blackacre Ranch we are building a bison ranch from scratch in East Texas. We have started...

Ep. 359 - Almost Overwhelming! Logging Debris and Broken Tractor

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Ep. 359 - Almost Overwhelming! Logging Debris and Broken Tractor

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In this episode we tackle the almost overwhelming cleanup from the forestry logging we had done. We focus on the front pastures and almost broke our John Deere 5075E tractor moving logging debris into burn piles. Ultimately, we were saved by our John Deere service tech. Here on Blackacre Ranch we are building a bison ranch from scratch in East Texas. We have started ranching bison (i.e. buffalo...

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Ep. 358 - Where Have They Been?

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In this episode we get a load of hay and visit our livestock guardian dogs and check in on our bison calves. It has been a while with the house build so it's time to share an update. Here on Blackacre Ranch we are building a bison ranch from scratch in East Texas. We have started ranching bison (i.e. buffalo) and will progress into other animals as the ranch grows. We are converting an old rund...

Ep. 357 - Logging the Ranch: Is It Worth It?

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Ep. 357 - Logging the Ranch: Is It Worth It?

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In this episode we begin logging trees from the ranch. Is it worth it? Stay to the end to see how bad it was and if we would do it again. Here on Blackacre Ranch we are building a bison ranch from scratch in East Texas. We have started ranching bison (i.e. buffalo) and will progress into other animals as the ranch grows. We are converting an old rundown church camp into a first generation Texas...

Ep. 356 - DIY Patio Cover Build Begins...

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Ep. 356 - DIY Patio Cover Build Begins...

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In this episode we begin building the patio covers for the home build we are doing. We anchor the posts to the concrete and set the posts and beams followed by running the joists from the ledger board and securing everything with Simpson products. Here on Blackacre Ranch we are building a bison ranch from scratch in East Texas. We have started ranching bison (i.e. buffalo) and will progress int...

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Ep. 355 - Bison Let Loose...On Purpose?

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In this episode we decide to let the bison out to graze a new area, but is it wise? We have to prepare for the bison herd to move by protecting buildings and pipes. Here on Blackacre Ranch we are building a bison ranch from scratch in East Texas. We have started ranching bison (i.e. buffalo) and will progress into other animals as the ranch grows. We are converting an old rundown church camp in...

Ep. 354 - Window Installation: Make This Simple

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Ep. 354 - Window Installation: Make This Simple

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In this episode we move the bison herd and install new construction windows for our new house. We share with you some of the best advice for installing house windows, DIY. Keep the installation simple and don't be afraid to do it yourself. Building a bison ranch. Here on Blackacre Ranch we are building a bison ranch from scratch in East Texas. We have started ranching bison (i.e. buffalo) and w...

Ep. 353 - Starts Scary but Ends Well on the Homestead

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Ep. 353 - Starts Scary but Ends Well on the Homestead

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In this episode we doctor up the red wattle piglets and the bison. Time for castrations of the pigs and worm the main bison herd. Here on Blackacre Ranch we are building a bison ranch from scratch in East Texas. We have started ranching bison (i.e. buffalo) and will progress into other animals as the ranch grows. We are converting an old rundown church camp into a first generation Texas farm......

Ep. 352 - Losing It! Mowing Overgrown Pasture

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Ep. 352 - Losing It! Mowing Overgrown Pasture

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In this episode we pit our John Deere 5075E tractor against overgrown pastures to see which comes out on top. See how this tractor handles the challenge and learn about the importance of tractor tire ballast for optimal performance in tough conditions. The John Deere E12 flex wing mower takes it all down. Here on Blackacre Ranch we are building a bison ranch from scratch in East Texas. We have ...

Ep. 351 - The Heat is here and the Roof is calling

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Ep. 351 - The Heat is here and the Roof is calling

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In this episode we install our metal roofing on the garage. We also prep the perlins for the main house. Our DIY house build is going one step at a time. Here on Blackacre Ranch we are building a bison ranch from scratch in East Texas. We have started ranching bison (i.e. buffalo) and will progress into other animals as the ranch grows. We are converting an old rundown church camp into a first ...

Ep. 350 - Facing Challenges on the Ranch: A Closer Look

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Ep. 350 - Facing Challenges on the Ranch: A Closer Look

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In this episode we show some of the challenges on the ranch that we have encountered recently. Good and bad occur and you have to learn to roll with the punches and keep going. The bison herd is doing really well. Our John Deere 5075 tractor popped off a tire and we damaged our water trough mowing. Things will get better. Here on Blackacre Ranch we are building a bison ranch from scratch in Eas...

Ep. 349 - Lose some and Gain others - Red Wattle Pigs

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Ep. 349 - Lose some and Gain others - Red Wattle Pigs

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In this episode we look to our red wattle pigs and check on Harriet. We are expecting baby piglets to be born soon and need to separate Hogrid from Harriet to let her farrow. Always a trick to move pigs between pens at Hogwartz. Family farm surprise at the end. Here on Blackacre Ranch we are building a bison ranch from scratch in East Texas. We have started ranching bison (i.e. buffalo) and wil...