Farm Update August 1st, 2022
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Winter Wheat Cover Crop
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Moving Ducks to New Pasture
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A Yolk of a Different Color
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Brooder 2.0 Update
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@listaminex
@listaminex 16 күн бұрын
What sort of predator pressure do you have in your area?
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 16 күн бұрын
We’re in Central Kentucky, so coyotes, stray dogs, and large raccoons are our ground threats. They are nicely deterred by the electric netting. We have had hawk attacks on our chickens, but they’ve never managed a duck. I think they’re just too large, and the geese deter them as well. OWLS are another story. Ducks have a tendency to eat and graze in the middle of the night which makes them the perfect target. We’ve never lost a duck to anything but a Great Horned Owl. We’ve had to lock them in their shelter at night to avoid this.
@laurakindberg8097
@laurakindberg8097 Ай бұрын
Great job with this video! I sent it to my sister, she has 8 more cushaw's growing in her garden 😄
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Ай бұрын
Cushaws are the gift that keeps on giving! 😂 Prolific little buggers. So glad it was helpful.
@noramax2925
@noramax2925 Ай бұрын
🍋 Your lemon curd video brought me to your channel. Thank you for the valuable demo. I’m sorry to hear about the barn. I hope you were able to save it. I’ll have to look on any videos that were dated after this one. I also love purchasing seeds from Strictly Medicinal. Thanks for sharing your farm life.
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment. We are happy to report that we WERE able to save the barn. She’s more beautiful than ever and even survived a tornado this past spring! We haven’t done a VLOG in a while, but we’re good about updating on instagram and Facebook. 😊
@alliedavis2773
@alliedavis2773 2 ай бұрын
Bro this is just Bore-ing (I know it says pig but is still a good pun)
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 2 ай бұрын
Ginger would totally laugh at that joke. 😁
@lynnelaine594
@lynnelaine594 3 ай бұрын
I had a big container of chicken livers in the freezer for a while and I've had them fried from chicken joints but never do my own. I tried this recipe and just fried a couple and they were soo good. I'm going to fry the rest for dinner with some leftover macaroni and cheese and collard greens
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 3 ай бұрын
Holy moly, that sounds sooo good. Chicken livers just need to be served with some Mac n cheese! 🤤
@normpowell3566
@normpowell3566 3 ай бұрын
In my opinion, the cattle are left in the field too long. Rotate them to new pasture that has had a rest period from cattle for at least 30 days. Flies are attracted to fresh poop.
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 3 ай бұрын
We rotate every 1-3 days and drag the field after each move. It helps, but some years are worse than others it seems. This year we’re trying garlic with the mineral.
@marylynscarpone7049
@marylynscarpone7049 5 ай бұрын
Hello, did you say 15 or 50mins boiling time. Thks
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 5 ай бұрын
15 mins for altitudes up to 1000ft. 😊
@robynwilson4849
@robynwilson4849 6 ай бұрын
Love your style of teaching,🎉Robyn W, Queensland, Australia.😊
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@sandynevitt8268
@sandynevitt8268 8 ай бұрын
You can take a fork and prick them and they won't pop nearly as much
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 8 ай бұрын
I tried that last time, it definitely helped a little bit, but I still use my shield. 😂🛡️
@sandynevitt8268
@sandynevitt8268 8 ай бұрын
@@southernsongbirdfarm1129 I understand, lol
@garypesci746
@garypesci746 2 ай бұрын
I just saw another youtube video on how to fry chicken livers. The woman poked the liver with a fork and they popped like crazy. Somebody made a comment saying that if you don't poke the liver they won't pop. Seems like they will pop either way. The woman in the video used a splatter screen and put a large sheet of paper towel on top of it, changing the paper towel as it got soaked with grease.
@tarawhite8847
@tarawhite8847 8 ай бұрын
Does the lemon zest impart a lot of flavour? I'm wondering if it will not be as "lemony" if I left it out.
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 8 ай бұрын
Oooh. Great question. I haven’t tried it without lemon zest. I’d say it IS responsible for a lot of the flavor, HOWEVER, a whole cup of lemon juice is pretty lemony. You can always give it a try and see how it goes without it. Let us know!
@tarawhite8847
@tarawhite8847 8 ай бұрын
I've made it twice now with the zest but I cannot seem to get up past 154 F on high on my stove and it seems to take way longer than yours did to get up to temps. It thickens up nicely without any lumps. Is there a reason it has to be up to 170 F?@@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@juliussims669
@juliussims669 9 ай бұрын
Poke holes with a fork in livers cuts down on the grease popping
@freed6343
@freed6343 11 ай бұрын
Chicken livers are truly one of my favorites; I've always loved them. A few years back, my wife and I were vacationing in New Orleans, staying at the Prince Conti Hotel (830 Conti Street in the French Quarter) and "downstairs" in the bar at happy hour they offered several appetizers, one of which was "Buffalo Chicken Livers"... largely your recipe, topped with some high quality chunks (large crumbles) of blue cheese, drizzled with Buffalo sauce while still piping hot from the fryer. What a concept! I've never forgotten this treat, and your video reminds me that it is about time to indulge myself once again. Thank you for making this video, and reminding me that Mother's Sunbeam Electric Frying Skillet might just be the best way to fry these guys up.
@patagualianmostly7437
@patagualianmostly7437 4 ай бұрын
"Sunbeam" appliances.....saw them everywhere in my childhood! Now..... never....are they still going?
@cogentdynamics
@cogentdynamics 11 ай бұрын
That was really interesting! I am not a farmer but want to have forage plants in my yard of 1.5 acres. The mono-culture seems silly. I’d like to learn more. I have planted white clover and bluestem along with others but have had limited success. Forage for birds, rabbit and maybe chickens not to mention my German Shepherd 😅. Primary grass is K31. Nutrition, maintainability and soil welfare are my primary goals. Thanks for your contribution!
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 11 ай бұрын
That’s amazing! I bet your yard is the local haven for wildlife. You’ll see such variety as everything matures.
@cogentdynamics
@cogentdynamics 11 ай бұрын
@@southernsongbirdfarm1129 thanks, I am learning. Here in Western North Carolina the invasives are a pain, I’m pulling and spraying Multiflora rose, Privet, poison ivy and others constantly. It makes me happy to see plants that belong. The last couple years we have seen huge numbers of Hummingbirds. I want to try Goldenrod, Joe Pie and Milk Weed. I (ave a hard time establishing the stuff. Keep the nice content coming, I enjoy it.
@wildwestunlimited
@wildwestunlimited Жыл бұрын
LOVE me some chicken livers!!!....... Try this..... After you fry 'em up and JUST before you pop a bite in your mouth, brush on a little bit of French salad dressing on the fied liver itself.... Yes, I said it, French salad dressing..... It's gonna RAISE the flavor profile to an ALL NEW LEVEL!!.... About a THOUSAND years ago, I used to work at a cafeteria by the name of "Luby's Cafeteria". We used to brush on French dressing JUST after they come off the fryer.. AWE MAN does that ever RAISE the flavor bar to an all new level! Just try it on one small bite. Trust me, you'll eat 'em like that going forward!! ..... In fact, we used to have customers ask us to "Please put more of that "secret sauce" on my livers please!" We would bring their plate over to the salad location and throw some French dressing on their liver. To watch their face to learn that this "secret sauce" (as they say) is just French dressing was SOOO funny!!
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
That actually sounds great! I love a little sweet with my salty. Would totally try it!
@lynnelaine594
@lynnelaine594 3 ай бұрын
@@wildwestunlimited I'll have to try that cause I'm pretty sure I got French dressing in my fridge
@SimplyChicFurniture
@SimplyChicFurniture Жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for making this video!!! It helped me can applesauce successfully last year and watching again this year for a refresher 😁.
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
So glad it helped! We love apple season! ❤❤w
@snuzie421
@snuzie421 Жыл бұрын
First off let me say, "I really enjoyed your tutorial" Secondly, I use a steamer to extract the juice from the apples and then add the juice to the apples to finish cooking them. I use my Vitamix to grind peels and all for awesome sauce. Third, you can reuse the lids!! Years ago I watched a tutorial by the the extension service and they indicated that the rubber seal has been changed and they will seal. (unless damage to the rubber) Since I heard this information I have been reusing lids ever since with not one reused lid not sealing. I also reuse lids from storebought jams, sauces and salsa - one piece lids.
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! The steamer is a fabulous idea! ❤
@deanasnarky3903
@deanasnarky3903 Жыл бұрын
This was a very nice video. She explained a lot and did it in a way that made it very much less intimidating if you've never pressure canned
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind comment, Deana! It’s our goal to show that pressure canning doesn’t have to be scary. 😊
@garypratt1453
@garypratt1453 Жыл бұрын
Sounds great
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
They’re some good eating! 😁
@tiamieaton1952
@tiamieaton1952 Жыл бұрын
I just noticed your shirt sleeve says Kentucky proud. We’re in Southeast Kentucky. No wonder you seem so friendly and comfortable talking to people.❤
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
You are so sweet! Yes! We’re both from Kentucky for generations back. My mother’s side is from southeastern Kentucky-Bell and Harlan counties.
@tiamieaton1952
@tiamieaton1952 Жыл бұрын
@@southernsongbirdfarm1129 We’re from Whitley. Corbin and Woodbine. Both many generations(except my mother who is English😆).
@tiamieaton1952
@tiamieaton1952 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you so much!❤
@HeritageFarmsTexas
@HeritageFarmsTexas Жыл бұрын
Nice video. New follower.
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
Welcome! Hope it was helpful.
@islandgal500
@islandgal500 Жыл бұрын
I use the tiniest jars for applesauce because I am only one person here. Once I open the jar I have enough for about 3 uses or adding the whole small jar to make muffins I cored but left the peels on as they are home-grown apples and I was again too lazy to peel. In pot and once soft, used a metal hand-stick blender to mush the peels completely down so you could not tell there were any. I often used to only put the sauce in the jars and freeze them in the cardboard tray they come in. Defrosting a jar in the fridge overnight and they are ready to use in the morning. Made my first attempt at water bath canning and the lids seem tight, so appreciate storing in the pantry rather than the freezer. Last batches of apples will be dehydrated as it is less work and the slices will be a nice snack.
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
Tiny jars would be a WONDERFUL way to make single servings or smaller servings. Great idea! Bet they would be great to pack in a lunch, too.
@islandgal500
@islandgal500 Жыл бұрын
@@southernsongbirdfarm1129 The tiny jars are a 1/2 cup size each but still had a lot of applesauce left over after I did the whole box of jars (tray flat) and then just filled the last into 3 very large jars.
@gspieler
@gspieler Жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm not a beginner, but I still learned something new. I read about a steam canner that uses a lot less water. For those of us in California, it makes a difference. I've really enjoyed using it and it seems to do the job really well.
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
I steam canner sounds really interesting! I’ll have to look into that. These huge cauldrons of water get so heavy and use so much. Thanks for the tip! 😁
@prattsmark1
@prattsmark1 11 ай бұрын
I love my steam canner!
@charleswalters5284
@charleswalters5284 Жыл бұрын
Dandelions= compaction Chickweed=low organic content, etc....
@charleswalters5284
@charleswalters5284 Жыл бұрын
Each "weed" is a tool to tell us how we messed up our soil. You can use them to tell you what you need to do to fix it.
@tammycoulter8555
@tammycoulter8555 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video! We grew some cushaw in our garden this year and have six that are quite large. I pureed and froze what we grew last year but wanted to see about pressure canning, which I am new to but loving it. This was just this information I needed!
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad this was helpful for you! As meat farmers, we have very little freezer space, so I do a lot of canning. Purée is amazing, but I think you’ll find it’s so nice to have some you can grab off the shelf and not thaw. 😊
@ingridr8917
@ingridr8917 Жыл бұрын
Too bad the audio is not good
@teresitachaves8983
@teresitachaves8983 Жыл бұрын
My God you talk too much. You got me bored. Sorry
@pukway1385
@pukway1385 Жыл бұрын
I see no cans.
@sherribennington8812
@sherribennington8812 Жыл бұрын
Hay makin' 101.... You're going to be hotter and itchier than ever before in your life, as well as exhausted.
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
Definitely don’t wear shorts! 😉
@claudiaholmes8468
@claudiaholmes8468 Жыл бұрын
I’m adding chicken livers to my grocery list! 😋
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
I hope they’re yummy!!
@lynnelaine594
@lynnelaine594 3 ай бұрын
@claudiaholmes8468 I usually never buy them until my Christmas party and I wrap about 3 dozen in Oscar Meyer bacon
@garypesci746
@garypesci746 2 ай бұрын
@@lynnelaine594 Add water chestnuts and you have Rumaki. The water chestnuts give a nice crunch.
@debbiewilson2247
@debbiewilson2247 Жыл бұрын
I've made chicken livers wrapped in bacon. They were excellent & everyone else thought so too.
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
That sounds great! We like dove breasts fixed that way, too.
@garypesci746
@garypesci746 2 ай бұрын
Add water chestnuts and it's called Rumaki.
@JaneBransom
@JaneBransom Жыл бұрын
Always so much fun on Southern Songbird Farm!
@johnjude2685
@johnjude2685 Жыл бұрын
I'm following the winter wheat with tomatoes. QUESTION how do I terminate the winter wheat and when .It about 30 days for tomatoes seedlings to be planted
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
You have a couple of options for termination. We disk it in or till it under before it goes to seed before planting our sunflowers and corn, but if you are on a no-till system, you can roll it over with a crimper or you can spray it to kill it (organic or traditional). You’ll want to kill it 2-3 weeks before planting your crop. Hope you get some great tomatoes!
@mattieison-bowman4332
@mattieison-bowman4332 Жыл бұрын
That was awesome when Doug took a little rest on the pig! lol
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
They are so funny when they’re in heat. I’m pretty sure they would stand there and let us dye them purple! 😆
@2saucelongcat
@2saucelongcat Жыл бұрын
Yum
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Always good for a little change up.
@loveinautumn3978
@loveinautumn3978 Жыл бұрын
I had fried chicken livers yesterday and it has probably been at least two years before then. They were absolutely delicious, one of my favs. Even though they are high in protein and iron, which is good, but they're also high in cholesterol. I just try to eat them seldomly. Definitely, some good eating for sure. Tfs
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
They definitely are a “once in a while” food, but so worth it. 😋
@KevinBullard
@KevinBullard 9 ай бұрын
Your liver makes cholesterol...so
@jessicamerrick2757
@jessicamerrick2757 Жыл бұрын
So nice to "see" your farm! :)
@quailjailss
@quailjailss Жыл бұрын
Not enough videos like this. Thank you so much for sharing. Love to see the plants you want to have and the plants you need to identify to get rid of them. Where is your farm located? I’m in Alabama, I see a lot of this stuff here… esp Virginia creeper
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. We’re in Zone 6b in central Kentucky. We have another video with late summer/early autumn pasture as well. 😊
@barberswagg1
@barberswagg1 Жыл бұрын
I want to jump in the screen! I could eat these on a daily basis
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
I wish more people would try them! They don’t know what they’re missing!
@Rc51gemini900
@Rc51gemini900 Жыл бұрын
In 18 minutes you thoroughly explained in detail what I have spent alot of hours searching for on the net. Thank you
@carrieshepperson3402
@carrieshepperson3402 Жыл бұрын
We’re so glad it helped! We also have a late summer/early fall version you can check out if this one was missing some plants you have questions about. 🌱
@alexanderdavis5332
@alexanderdavis5332 Жыл бұрын
After you cut them, take a fork and stab them. This will make the livers not “pop” near as bad! (Also lets some season get it them better) thanks for sharing I love these!
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
I tried this thanks to another commenter. It really does work! Great tip!
@dayneholt4149
@dayneholt4149 Жыл бұрын
We call that strap " plumber's strap" mighty handy material 👌.
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
Amen! That stuff is great!
@thelifeofjools8384
@thelifeofjools8384 Жыл бұрын
Top notch ! Thank you 👍 And I learned a ton from your replies in the comments section... I've been freezing applesauce till now...but in UK we've just had another warning of possible power outages, so having some applesauce on the shelf could be a real help. All the best 👍
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad it was helpful for you! My heart goes out to you all in the UK. There are some US areas going through rolling blackouts as well. Really makes you think about how we would function without electricity. 😰
@thelifeofjools8384
@thelifeofjools8384 Жыл бұрын
@@southernsongbirdfarm1129 I know ! We may end up resorting to cooking on wood stoves outdoors :) 🤦 Watching alternative news outlets, I get the impression we're suffering the same kind of problems... Massive inflation, intermittent/varied food shortages of one type or another...and energy supplies that are hanging on by a thread ! Best wishes and good luck... I think we'll need it.....
@gailsfoodandstuff
@gailsfoodandstuff Жыл бұрын
you are a hoot, im so glad i found your video. yup, i agree with some of the others, poke them a few times with a fork to help avoid the popping since there is a membrane around the liver, kind of builds up under pressure… but you are so brave. i will not do an open fry, no way, so i use a deep fryer that has a lid that you put right back over, then with the lid just barely lifted, i can set the basket up on the rim to drip as the oil calms down, then i take them out. but i love your video so much, you especially. my hubby would be coaching me “you need light under the cabinet, how are people going to see it?” lol, trust me, thats what he would say. lol. so he has pushed me to find ways to get the ipad right up on the food,, he bought me a very tall extendable tripod, seems to help and i dont have to have anyone help me. i film when he is at work or out, so i get peace and quiet, lol
@carrieshepperson3402
@carrieshepperson3402 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Gail! I actually tried the poking the holes trick recently. It really worked!
@gailsfoodandstuff
@gailsfoodandstuff Жыл бұрын
@@carrieshepperson3402 cool! but you are still way more brave than me to fry in an open setting, i hide behind/outside of the little lid that comes with the fryer, lol.
@CB-68-westcreations
@CB-68-westcreations Жыл бұрын
Looks like a great recipe. Personally I prefer peanut oil. And will not use canola oil because there’s evidence to show the human body can’t digest it properly. Although it does fry up really nice.
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 Жыл бұрын
I’m sure the peanut oil gives great flavor as well!
@garypesci746
@garypesci746 2 ай бұрын
My stepmother who was from Tennessee made the best fried chicken and always used peanut oil. My understanding is that olive oil is the healthiest oil, which I grew up with and still use, being half Italian, but I don't think it can be used for frying.
@am2320LG
@am2320LG Жыл бұрын
Blood clot? 😬
@andygirl2468
@andygirl2468 Жыл бұрын
Your attention to detail was very thorough and helpful for someone trying to learn new skills with no previous experience. THANK YOU. Made me want to join you for a cup of tea- and I’ll be canning lemon curd today with your help!❤
@carrieshepperson3402
@carrieshepperson3402 Жыл бұрын
You are so kind! Thank you. I’m so glad you found it useful. I hope you love your lemon curd!
@debbierichardson7476
@debbierichardson7476 2 жыл бұрын
Very good instructions
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Debbie! ☺️
@citizencait
@citizencait 2 жыл бұрын
Piggies!!! 🥰
@southernsongbirdfarm1129
@southernsongbirdfarm1129 2 жыл бұрын
They are such characters!