I'll update on the volunteer Tromboncino in the next garden tour!

It was cute that Buster wanted some love before running off with his treat this time. I hope the tromboncino pulls through too.

@SageandStoneHomestead

11 күн бұрын

It's hanging in there but is excessively droopy!

So happy everyone has been coping well with the heat wave! It's proof that those fans really make a huge difference and are worth the expense. Also, with the goats spending less time inside (when the weather is more preferrable for them) then that's less manure and urine to potentailly attract/breed more flies. I enjoyed this video so much - a little sad about the volunteer Tromboncino, but it'll break down and add the nutrients (temporarily used) back into the compost.

@SageandStoneHomestead

12 күн бұрын

Yes it will! I will need to update on that in the next garden tour!

Beautiful garden tour. I have always loved the day in life, especially when it could be a danger to the animals and food. It's always good to get the way others handle, keeping everything alive. Nefarious beard, omgosh. I love it! I'm happy everything is doing great in this bad heat. The flowers are so beautiful as always. Thank you for bringing me along with you, Heather ❣️🙏🏼✨️

@SageandStoneHomestead

12 күн бұрын

Thanks for being here and being awesome, Kathy! ♥

@denisehaynes1885

11 күн бұрын

Lovely time in your garden this day….love the quiet as well as the chaos!

It's a pleasure to see the goats so happy with you. I remember when Winnie was giving you such a hard time. What a change 😀

@SageandStoneHomestead

11 күн бұрын

Yes! She's like a different goat! ♥

Your blackberries look SO GOOD!!! And your bouquet of zinnias is beautiful!! Prayers for you & all the animals as you go through this heat!! God bless!

Loved the day in the life vlog today, Heather. Buster getting his treat time in, so sweet. Nice harvest from outside and inside the high tunnel and really loved the cut flowers, they are beautiful. Interesting that the tromboncino is having an issue, they didn't do that on your trellis? (Maybe some things in the compost bin are breaking down and getting 'hot'?) Goatie goats, really loved seeing how all of them are doing. Appreciate you sharing how you handle the heat with some of the animals like your rabbits, always good to learn tips for that. Hoping this summer won't be too crazy with the heat indexes! Thank you for sharing with us. 💚💚

@SageandStoneHomestead

12 күн бұрын

One theory I have Is that undiluted whey may have gotten poured into the compost instead of taken to the chickens, but no the tromboncino I've grown before has never wilted THAT bad. There's wilting due to heat and then there's this... it's not good!

I love the little goatie paths!! You are livin the life Heather! I am so happy for you and your family. 💜👍💜 Aunt Beth

Thanks, Heather for another great video! Watching you in the garden and tending to the animals just makes my heart happy 🥰and puts me in a peaceful place. I love watching your animals show you so much love!! (as you do them) 🐇🐐🐕❤ Stay safe and blessings to you and your family!!

@SageandStoneHomestead

10 күн бұрын

So happy that sharing our farm is creating peace and warm fuzzy feelings! ♥ Thanks for being here!

Can't say for sure exactly what it is but when I sit down for a cup of coffee and I see a new video from you I get so tickled❤❤

@SageandStoneHomestead

10 күн бұрын

That means a lot!! Thank you ❤️

Your flowers are lovely on your windowsill!

@SageandStoneHomestead

11 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Very peaceful video.

@SageandStoneHomestead

11 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! ♥

Great tips while dealing with the high heat index... thank you! Everything is looking so good! Blessings Kiddo!🌻🐛🌿💚🙏🥰💕

@SageandStoneHomestead

10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!! ♥

I used to keep a couple of 2 liter soda bottles full of frozen water for the rabbits in the summer. They will lay against them to stay cool. Glad everyone is doing well.

@SageandStoneHomestead

11 күн бұрын

Mine ignore them! I've tried every summer. That and a cool tile, It's like they don't know it's good for them?

@TheFeralFarmgirl

11 күн бұрын

@@SageandStoneHomestead It is probably not hot enough for them to want them. I'm from Arizona, so the heat is pretty bad.

@SageandStoneHomestead

11 күн бұрын

@@TheFeralFarmgirl they will die with it in there. :( we do lose 1 or 2 a year to the heat despite what we have done. I think the humidity here adds another layer.

@SageandStoneHomestead

11 күн бұрын

Also I know after processing a few adults that I probably overfeed. So I'm working on that too!!

@TheFeralFarmgirl

11 күн бұрын

@@SageandStoneHomestead Aww. That is sad. But rabbits are pretty fragile. You could try adding misters in addition to the fans. If the area is more off grid, you could use a water container and a battery operated pump.

It's supposed to get up to 118° where I live this week! We've moved our quail to a shady spot but I'm a little worried about the animals and definitely the garden!

@SageandStoneHomestead

11 күн бұрын

A good watering and fresh air for everything! Hang in there!! ♥

So amazing, how you take care of all the animals and care for them. Love watching your videos. ❤

@SageandStoneHomestead

10 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thoughts and Prayers.Thank you for sharing. Love and Blessings. Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

Nice, slow video to wake up to! It's so sweet to see the goats all come up to you for some pets and affection.

@SageandStoneHomestead

10 күн бұрын

The goats are so fun to walk around with, I just love summer evenings!

Thanks for your rabbit series! It has been super helpful and my rabbit had her first litter of kits today!

@SageandStoneHomestead

9 күн бұрын

That is awesome! Congrats!!

You have become my new farm chore buddy. Lol. 🌼💐🍅🫑🍅🐐

@SageandStoneHomestead

10 күн бұрын

I am honored!! ♥

Good morning,I sure enjoy your farm. 😊

@SageandStoneHomestead

11 күн бұрын

Good morning! I'm glad you're here!! ♥

Your blisters are looking better.

@SageandStoneHomestead

9 күн бұрын

Thanks!! They are not bothering me anymore.

I just came in from doing all the things also ... it just so hot

@SageandStoneHomestead

11 күн бұрын

Got to get an early start to attempt to stay cool!!

we built a pole barn with metal on the sides and roof, it is so hot that I tore pieces of the metal off of the side so there would be a bit of air flow. I have a barrel fan and two 24 inch barn fans that move the hot air. I just purchased the reflective bubble insulation to see if that helps, if not, I have already considered a run in shed for them. I consider it the most major fail of my little homestead.

@SageandStoneHomestead

22 сағат бұрын

One of the issues we have here is wind and driving rains. Anything with 3 sides and one open side will get rain inside and be cold during winter. It's a conundrum!! Maybe a barn made with cinderblocks on the south and west sides would be cooling/insulating, I do not know. We want to build a second barn one day and I'm trying to make sure it's as cool as possible!

Do you think possibly the compost heating up in the extreme temperatures was hard on the squash? Great to see everyone doing well! Thanks for sharing! Stay safe!🙏❤

@SageandStoneHomestead

11 күн бұрын

That is a very valid theory!!

The heat has just been oppressive.

@SageandStoneHomestead

11 күн бұрын

Yes it has! Today is so beautiful here though! It is not even 70° at 9:25!

Thanks for sharing your story with us. I really enjoy your channel.

@SageandStoneHomestead

10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Heather I was just wondering if you plan on planting any trees , or putting up a shade cloth out in the pasture for the goats ? ❤❤😊

@SageandStoneHomestead

10 күн бұрын

There are trees they are just a hike. New trees are difficult because the goats will eat them, and our land is very squishy clay being old farm land. Not a lot to keep an established tree from blowing over. We would love to put a second barn out in the pond pasture!

Hello Heather, I'm new to your channel. I was looking for true, real people/ gardeners whom inspire me with being true to themselves. This is more difficult than I thought. After many videos, you captured me. Thank you for being you. I truly appreciate your knowledge and true kindness. Your farm is a dream; beautiful and so full of life. One more thing, how are you not being eaten by mosquitos?

@SageandStoneHomestead

6 күн бұрын

Hello and welcome!! Thank you so much for your kind comment and being here!! The mosquitos seem to ebb and flow. I recently just put mosquito dunks all around the farm in troughs and that has helped a lot!

@elizabethannecarpenter7792

4 күн бұрын

@@SageandStoneHomestead mosquito dunks? Never heard of those. Could I place these in heavily wet areas in my garden to help prevent mosquitos? Thank you in advance.

@SageandStoneHomestead

4 күн бұрын

@@elizabethannecarpenter7792 yes they are made from BT which is an organic larval control. Put them in standing water and they will keep the mosquitos from reproducing in those areas :)

Lovely & loved seeing the results of your hard work whether barn, yard or kitchen. Still my top go to whenever you post new content(.unless there's weather I need to pay attention to:ha).

@SageandStoneHomestead

7 күн бұрын

I wish it would hurry up and rain! It's a hot one today !

Sugar, have you ever made rose petal vinegar? One of my favorites. I put a splash in my hair rinse water. Nasturtium flower vinegar smells great, too.

@SageandStoneHomestead

9 күн бұрын

Oh that sounds lovely! I've never done that!

Well, this one got me 🥲 love you so much! 🫶

@SageandStoneHomestead

8 күн бұрын

I love you too! Miss you tons, think of you ALMOST every day, no lie ♥

Have you thought about doing a loose mineral buffet for the goatpuppies?

@SageandStoneHomestead

9 күн бұрын

I have, what I'm struggling with is how to keep them off of it/keep it clean. They poop in their regular loose mineral as it is!

@WlkInDWdz

9 күн бұрын

@SageandStoneHomestead I'm still figuring that out too. Seen many put them up a bit higher & create a 2x4 'step up' so they can't do that. The Holistic Goat & Little Avalon Farm have some good ideas for set ups from people, on FB. I bounce between them & Fish or Price Ranch for our buffet.

@SageandStoneHomestead

9 күн бұрын

@@WlkInDWdz ahhh thank you! I'll check them out!

my blueberries have heat stress and brown leaves im gonna get two starts and put them in the back where its more shaded

@SageandStoneHomestead

11 күн бұрын

Good call! Make sure their soil has a good moisture retention, they like Peat.

@katrinalynn6

10 күн бұрын

@@SageandStoneHomestead will do thank you so much im gonna put them up against an old washing line

Why not put Squeaker and Beaker in with Gopher and Turd to mow down more of that grass? Thank you for the tips on keeping rabbits cool. I am so worried about my rabbits in this heat. One of my rabbits likes the frozen water bottle, but the other on, not so much. Mine still have babies with them bc I bred later than I should have but it was my first time. I need to get them a fan. They are breathing fast and their noses are wet. I will try the spritzing of the cages.

@SageandStoneHomestead

11 күн бұрын

I have plans to move Nefarious and Mochi to another area and Havoc will need help with the grass in his area at that point (soon)! :)

@sounditout34

10 күн бұрын

@@SageandStoneHomestead oh that makes sense.

@SageandStoneHomestead

10 күн бұрын

@@sounditout34 let me know how your rabbits do!

You must be rich. Our garden is made from cow protein tubs😂

@SageandStoneHomestead

11 күн бұрын

I love that! We are not rich. I did a video on that last December because we did have some questions about how we afford certain things. It is unconventional. kzread.info/dash/bejne/opaur9KwXavFobg.html

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@SageandStoneHomestead

10 күн бұрын

♥♥♥

Heather I believe I heard one of your goats coughing in this video. Do you know what causes them to cough? I've been having a terrible time this spring early summer with mine.

@SageandStoneHomestead

10 күн бұрын

They just do sometimes. Clover was munching on some browse right before she coughed, she probably aspirated. Dry, dusty hay can do it too.

@Jmacacres

10 күн бұрын

@@SageandStoneHomestead that makes sense. I've heard them cough occasionally but this year it just seems to be a lot more than their normal. Oh and btw...I got 2 mini lamancha girls this spring! I've wanted a lamancha since I was young and watching you encouraged me to go for it! So thank you 😊

Was that your luffa that was so big on the trellis?!?! If so, it's massive! I might as well pull mine out. For some reason it's still only about 6 inches tall! I've even fed it a couple of times! For a while it was just pests and now that's it's starting to look better it's so far behind. If I have to pick them green how long should it take them to dry out? I was hoping to give a few sponges away for Christmas gifts. Always love seeing the goaty goats lol!

@SageandStoneHomestead

10 күн бұрын

Leave them and see, as long as you don't need the trellis for something else you would be surprised how fast they can grow. Let me link you to the video I did on green luffa in December... just a sec!

@SageandStoneHomestead

10 күн бұрын

Here it is!! They are easy to clean green and end up whiter without needing to bleach them. You could cut them into rounds and wash the seeds out after they are cut, it would be easier. Or cut them flat like I did. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hatlubNrf6-pfbQ.html

@kimberlyearly8918

10 күн бұрын

Thanks! I definitely don't need the trellis lol! I greatly expanded the garden and may or may not have over done it a bit haha! And me with chronic pain!! Don't know where my brain is half the time but the garden is like therapy to me!

@SageandStoneHomestead

10 күн бұрын

@@kimberlyearly8918 I completely understand that! Luffa likes hot and sunny and we also have been getting tons of rain!

@kimberlyearly8918

10 күн бұрын

@@SageandStoneHomestead I rewatched your video about doing the green luffa. It was so helpful!! Thanks!

Please remind me of your greenstalk coupon code.

@SageandStoneHomestead

7 күн бұрын

I don't have one but Jess has one from roots and refuge! Hers is ROOTS10

How she in December

@SageandStoneHomestead

9 күн бұрын

I'm not sure what you mean?

I can not believe you have those rabbits in a metal tractor. My Lordy it is too hot. That water cooling last only a minute. Why would you do that. I think it is cruel. Get more shade for them is you are going to do that. PLEASE

@SageandStoneHomestead

7 күн бұрын

What? The tractor has white plastic paneling to reflect the sunlight and the metal wiring is incredibly common for outdoor hutches and is not hot to the touch at all especially under the shade of the tractor roof. The rabbits in the shaded barn are worse off for sure and we do what we can with what we have, the barn fans were $500....