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[@SaraPfeffer]

You may want to see about getting some used glass pickle jars, like the gallon ones. A lot of restaurants have them and will sell them cheap or just give them to you. That's what a lot of our dry good are in, since they have a rubber gasket at the top and can seal air tight if you use oxygen absorbers.

[@caitlynsmithlifeonthefarm]

How do you get smell out of the rubber gasket? I feel like mine hold a smell.

[@danatomlinson2216]

I use those pickle jars for a lot of things

[@SaraPfeffer]

@@caitlynsmithlifeonthefarm we let them sit in baking soda, completely covered and immersed for a few days, up to a week, then we get them out and hit them with ACV and it bubbles all the odor away, then you just was with soap and water to get any residual smell. It works pretty well if it still has any odor, repeat. It can be a pain sometimes but we prefer to store stuff in glass and they are cheap if not free.

[@sandienevel7739]

I work at sams and have a couple of ladies who buy gallon jars of pickles weekly… they give or sell the pickles to their friends then use the jars for their goat milk food storage ect….

[@bluebird5949]

Wow, that is so smart of you and also very kind of you to pass it on. God Bless.

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

1) Jars are a hot commodity, AMEN on that one! 2) In 2017, I Inherited all the jars that had been my grandmother’s and mother’s. With what I had already collected over 35 years of canning, I really thought I would never need more jars. 3) In 2019, a friend’s elderly relative passed. He scarfed up all the jars for me and delivered them in the back end of a pickup. There were so many jars - including 2 of the 1-gallon jars - that I thought there was NO WAY to use that many. 4) Enter COVID in 2020 and 2021. Holy smokes! The fruit trees, berry bushes, and two garden plots (6700 sq ft) on our property produced like gangbusters. Like a crazy woman, I canned everything in sight - going DEEP into using all those canning jars. It also allowed me to share several quarts of spaghetti sauce with the friend who gave me the excess jars.. 5) Another friend used up the last her canning jars and lamented the inability to find anything in the stores. Having so many jars, made it possible to share a case with her so that she could finish up what she needed. ✝️ We felt blessed and protected. Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA - 11/3/2021

[@pamelaflowers7693]

My glass jars always broke in the freezer until I learned to leave the lid off until the contents are frozen. I didn't believe it would help until I tried it but I haven't had a broken jar since. Go raw milk!!! 💓

[@maydaygarden]

I learned this trick too when my jars of bone broth would crack even with plenty of headspace. Before putting in the freezer, I refrigerate so it's completely chilled. Then I place the lids on top loosely without screwing them down. I notice after freezing, there is a little pointed tip that rises up from the center of the liquid, which I'm sure was the pressure that cracked the glass.

[@opybrook7766]

Oh dear, only jars that indicate safe for freezer use ought to be put in the freezer and never put more than 3/4 full if liquid since frozen liquids expand.😊

[@pamelaflowers7693]

Crossing fingers we'll all have access to freezer safe jars very soon! 💗

[@maydaygarden]

@@opybrook7766 That's true. I was using large pasta jars trying to save $$.

[@IreneNevins]

Use strawberries as living mulch for your asparagus. They have a synergistic relationship. Asparagus doesn't do well with weeds.

[@carolinebonner8211]

What a fabulous idea!

[@heidilarkin3074]

Thanks for sharing that.

[@julisgardenthyme5013]

Good idea! I need to try that!

[@user-ht3cc6rw5z]

This is what I do, and it works well

[@WinkTartanBelle]

Solid advice. And I’m allergic to strawberries, but adore asparagus.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Jess we can get the gallon jars with lids for $3.25 locally (Amish). Let me know if you need and I'll ship you some.

[@RTCPhotoWork]

Bump

[@LiveGrowRescue]

That's great!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

We have been so blessed to have the Amish close.

[@LiveGrowRescue]

@@SageandStoneHomestead I love amish made products but I don't live close enough unfortunately!

[@godsgoldenacres4290]

Bump

[@BadWordsAreMyLoveLanguage]

I miss Daniel’s music in the background. And keep waiting for him to visit the new farm. 💙

[@charliehoos9773]

So glad you’re feeling better. Thank you family for watching over our girl!

[@OurZip-TiedCottage]

When that jar broke, I felt it in my soul!

[@dianatennant4346]

Oh I agree with your statement especially first thing in the morning before whether it is your own milk or milk out of the refrigerator from the store. I know one morning I bumped a jug of milk against the shelf in the and broke the bottom and for the longest time I just stood and cried I think my husband thought I had lost my mind.

[@finaganfishhouse]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 same!

[@kimcritchfield5796]

I loved the reaction to laugh. I always yell a curse word when stuff spills. 😔

[@not2tees]

It's very pleasant to hear your chickens crooning and clucking. Chicken therapy.

[@TheIntuitiveBodyFoodieNetwork]

U-line carries 1/2 gallon & 1 gallon jars for approximately $3 to $5 a piece, minimum purchase of 4 jars. Make sure your order comes with lids! Choice of plastic or metal lids.

[@bncsmom1]

The way that jar broke was from thermal shock. Be careful where you place the jars straight out of the refrigerator. You might want to put a folded towel down before placing the jar on your counter since the counters are wood. They hold a bit of warmth, unlike stone or stainless steel. Even just a degree of difference can cause a jar to break from thermal shock.

[@shelbyfeinberg496]

I wouldn’t think a jar should break that easily from thermal shock, unless it was already weakened. I pre-chill my milk jars in the freezer while I milk, then strain my milk into the cold jar to help cool it a bit faster. The milk is presumably still 90 degrees or warmer by the time I strain it into the frozen jar, and I’ve never had one crack. When I forgot and let the milk freeze last weekend though… Well, that was a disaster.

[@bncsmom1]

@@shelbyfeinberg496 It can and does happen. It's not often but it happens. I've had it happen when I put jars that cooled down a few degrees into a canner because I didn't follow recommendations to NOT stage the jars. I'd line up three jars and by the time they got back into the canner, POP! There goes the bottom. I don't do that anymore so haven't had thermal shock breaks in a while.

[@kryan1364]

My grandma milked 12 cows by hand. So it can be done. My grandpa worked outside the home so she did all the barn chores.

[@BradfordHomestead]

Can we appreciate the fact that Jess picked up that milk can as if it were a load of bread and poured TWO GALLONS of milk from it! With ZERO effort! 👏👏👏👏👏😁🤟

[@aymiericklefs9834]

Yes! I was thinking the same thing.

[@maydaygarden]

She has problems with her back, not her arm muscles. But she has a heart big as a building 🏫.

[@mimiohnine]

Go buy pickles in the gallon size. They are about $5 for a jar full of pickles. Not usually the best tasting pickles but a jar for $5!!

[@jhildebrand7447]

You have experience with lids and freezing these? Could be a valuable suggestion

[@meagantrout2127]

Or picked jalapeños! I don’t know about freezing in them but my husband and kids run through jalapeños like it’s going out of style. Then I use the jars for things like red beet eggs.

[@chelseagarchar4338]

Yes! We have been doing this for years.

[@skullykittie9889]

@@meagantrout2127 red beet eggs?

[@meagantrout2127]

@@skullykittie9889 so you take beets and boil them and then use the juice along with equal amounts of apple cider vinegar and sugar and pickle them. Then you pour the beets and the pickling liquid over shelled hard boiled eggs and let the eggs absorb the liquid (for at least 24 hours) and enjoy. Some people may call them pickled eggs? In pennsylvania Dutch dialect we call them red beet eggs. They are purple/red depending on the beets

[@anneturner2018]

If you have a liquid in a glass jar that has a “curved in” shape at the top of the jar you will always risk it breaking(even if you don’t fill it to the top). Straight sided, wide mouth are the only safe ones.

[@rcolorado2364]

Specifically for freezing? Because the shape and then pressure from the expansion during freezing?

[@anneturner2018]

They can be multi purpose (canning, etc) but also freeze resistant.

[@skullykittie9889]

Nice tip! We should thumbs this all the way up so she sees it before purchasing the next jars

[@finaganfishhouse]

What a great piece of advice!

[@BadWordsAreMyLoveLanguage]

I’ve never seen a 1/2 gallon jar without a tapered neck.

[@Sherrie_D]

Jess, now that you are in food production again especially the in ground gardens, y’all should put up a few owl houses up high on poles. They help keep your garden free of moles and mice etc. They are also fun to watch when they raise a family in the houses. Baby owls are adorable.

[@atdepaulis]

Ha that sounds fun!!

[@lindawilliams1314]

But they will go after chickens too

[@Sherrie_D]

@@lindawilliams1314 they hunt at night when the chickens are usually in their protected areas.

[@heatherk8931]

Will they go after squirrels or same answer as the chicken question?

[@lmullens75]

Jess! Start your own asaparagus from seed! I started mine inside under grow lights last winter like in December (Oklahoma). The asparagus plants I put out at the same time as my crowns I bought have totally out-performed the crowns. I expect to have them equally growing next year. Connover's Colossal from BC is what I started.

[@theresatyree3090]

Hi, I’m wanting an asparagus bed: Isn’t there something about the Male plants are better and not wanting female? You wouldn’t know what your getting with seeds. Any information or good link you can give me would be appreciated. Thank you

[@karmiizhe]

@@theresatyree3090 I started mine from seed and have both, I think the difference can be big enough for commercial growers, i dont really care if my female asparagus produces a bit less, it makes beautiful deep orange berries instead and looks cute.

[@Mrs.ambermartin]

Jess, I just wanted to say I so appreciate you. I learn something new every time I tune in. I now agree with your “grocery store tomatoes taste like disappointment” slogan. Thanks for inspiring me to just try it!

[@annmarie566]

Living Traditions farm used a little hand held touch to burn holes that is readily available in stores ❤️❤️

[@dianawilliams-coe7747]

I knew he was strong 😍😍😍😍... have you tried Azure standard for the jars??? I just check they only have the 1/2 gallon jars... not Ball but Azure jars

[@slggurley1411]

Also I have watched you for 2 years 💜 I never realized to get you thumbs up!! And how that benefits you too etc., I have been going to passed videos and pushing thumbs up 👍🏼!!!! Lol 💜 you God Bless you for being who you are “ A Angel On Our Earth” you go girl!!! You all go go !! Hugs

[@loriy7532]

Hey Jess , Wonderful to see your enjoyment of the cow and the fresh milk she provides. I wish you endless milk...Amen

[@bevstegeman]

Do you have a Menard's near you? A six pack of Ball 1/2 gallon jars are $10.48 here in Indiana.

[@clucktowerarkansas8172]

My 93 year old neighbor just gifted me all of her jars....SCORE!!!! She doesn't can anymore. I make sure I can a few extra jars of whatever to give her....She loves my pear preserves.

[@jenedge5579]

That beautiful rooster should be called “Pretty Boy”❤️

[@JanL2012]

Drinking raw milk is the best & so better for the gut health. My husband was put on raw goat milk for his colon. He had colon cancer & now he is tested twice this year & all tests were negative. Thank the good Lord for the healing of goat milk. Congratulations on your beautiful farm. You milk so good. Sad you lost a glass jar. The jars here in the Washington state is sparse here also. Love watching your video. :-)

[@laurabaughman1272]

Also, I love how Sunflower Steve is a common thread now between 3 of my favorite KZbinrs!! I think his knowledge of falconry paired with the fact that he’s a salt of the earth flower farmer is epic.

[@sarahmcalpine2058]

So glad to hear you're mending!! All glory to God for it. Oh and YAY for asparagus... the bacon 🥓 of the garden!!!🥰💯(IMHO)

[@paperchaser9565]

Work smarter not harder! That’s using your head. Glad to see your feeling somewhat better. Give Miah a hug from us

[@camicri4263]

Glad to see you hacked much better! Bummer that the jar broke, good thing you didn't get injured! I bless you!💞

[@kathystuart8571]

A barred owl was caught in the act of dispatching a full size hen two days ago in the afternoon! My project yesterday was to cover the chicken yard with bird netting .

[@SheriLatulip]

They also hunt for moles and voles.

[@elainemiller1762]

Check out Sarah at Living Traditions Homestead, as she milks one Jersey with a portable machine.

[@juliepizzolato1911]

Hope and you, Jessica, share the same super expressive, thick and beautifully shaped dark eyebrows 😍 I think you both wear them very well. Loving all you all share from North Idaho zone 6a 💚 🌻 🌿

[@JP-vq6ku]

I can confirm with other posts, do not use curved topped jars in the freezer as it stresses the glass and they will break. If you can get cylinder shaped jars you won’t have a problem.

[@starchertk]

Epsom salt in a hot bath, and a tennis ball in a pillow case for the sore muscles if you don't have a massage therapist nearby. Praying for a full recovery.

[@cg3251]

I guess one CAN cry over spilled milk, in multiple ways.....Much love for yall. 💗

[@sherylhart2704]

2 hawks - when I lived and worked on a 12 acre poultry/sheep farm in Poulsbo, WA in exchange for my room and board, she always had her multiple chicken trackers in electric poultry fencing under the trees on the property. Seemed to reduce the predation problem. Many continued blessings to you and yours Jess.

[@ellenchappell1574]

I grew up on raw milk, mom, dad and all 7 of us kids. It was awesome. We had a milk machine because dad had severe arthritis in his hands, but he taught me to hand milk in case of power outages. Yup, good thing I knew how. Hope seems like such a sweet heart.

[@BlondeBell89]

The new milking and prepping content is an awesome addition to your content!! Loving the channel

[@lcrim8442]

Stand to milk, maybe Jeremiah can design two different levels of milking stands by gradually lower the walkway (like a ramp) on the side Hope is use to having Jessica milking her. Make the design safe for both Hope and the person. In Jeremiah being over 6' he may have to design tri-level milking shed with one level underground for multi purpose. Just maybe someone has already created a way to stand and milk a cow with safety in mind. 😏

[@teresamiller2502]

Jess ,you are so endearing… . You are definitely full of grace . You can handle peoples negative comments much better than I probably could. You are an amazing young woman and I’m so happy to see how you and your family are settling in South Carolina. I agree with everything you’re doing because you’re doing what is right and good for your family. I am so sorry to hear about your back. I have dealt with back pain for over 35 years and I do understand The pain you’re going through. Thankfully you were not injured when your glass jar broke. Things just happened. I recently turned 70 years old and i’ve never lost my enthusiasm for the outdoors. I have a small raised bed garden. I have recently started watching these videos and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you on your farm. Keep up the good work I am definitely praying for you and your family.

[@christajennings3828]

We've been drinking our milk (cow and goat) raw for 25 years. I agree with you about the milking machine. I can wash my hands much faster than I can sanitize the milking machine components. We have it in case of emergency, but rarely use it.

[@kelseyvekoff2330]

Your progress is amazing! I love seeing all the animals and always learning something new!

[@PromisedJubilee]

I felt that jar break deep down in my belly! I've been watching for jars for months. I need an awesome estate sale in my life 😆

[@lanak.fromnewmexico1143]

Hi Jess, I hope your back is better. I just wanted to thank you for teaching me so much and with such grace. My husband just passed away Saturday the 30th. And you and Miah are a beautiful couple. You are so sweet and happy together. I love watching you. Thank you for making me smile and laugh during this terrible time. Take care and God bless ❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@lindawoody8501]

So glad to hear you are feeling better Jessica! Nice that your hens are again giving you some tasty appreciated eggs.

[@jeanniefenton5405]

get "sails" from farm store, they are 3-sided, with holes/flaps cut in them, tie to fence/tree, then use a couple of metal fence posts, the chickens can run under them if a predater approaches, after a few tries, hawk will move on...they must have speed and clearance to take chickens, the sail means they can't swoop down and take one....they work great and can be moved with flock.

[@theprairiefarmtable8502]

I have wasted a lot of money on milkers and this one is the absolute best one I have found. Ultimate EZ Milker w/Stainless Steel Bucket for Livestock

[@finaganfishhouse]

I love your positive attitude and ‘the show must go’ on vibe after the milk spilled in the kitchen 😂 Thank you for sharing your day to day experiences! 💚

[@BacktoRoots-Portugal]

Amazing to see the joy of having a cow, I hope we can have one in a near future, God bless

[@maydaygarden]

I like the egg's colors. Martha Stewart has chickens who lay multi-color eggs and sells a paint palette of the same shades. Beautiful 🥰 I completely understand the need for filtering the milk as I watched Hope tossing her feed dust in the air.

[@roblysen7065]

Yes he is a beautiful rooster. How about calling him "Foghorn". Remember the Foghorn Leghorn cartoon?!!

[@ann2155]

JARS!!!! Go to your local big box store and buy gal jugs of pickles. They are processed in gal jars. Even if you done eat the pickles you still gain the jar. The rooster looks like a Stanford.

[@Nancy-zk9dj]

Wide mouth jars with straight sides (no curved neck) will help keep frozen jars from breaking. Still leave some head space!

I love your new farm, you guys, your family & friends. It's a good day for me when you've posted a new video... thank you. 💚

[@shod61]

Maybe you could contact your local restaurants and see if they can save you their pickle jars and whatever else they use that might be passed on to you? Retailers are maybe taking advantage of this shortage situation and inflating prices a bit more than what is necessary.

[@mandyrobertson4704]

My aunt and uncle are saving the pickle jars from their bar and grill for me!

[@rcolorado2364]

Ooooh you are a genius! Thank you!

[@angelasmith4286]

Restaurant who uses oil and sour cream have food grade 5 gallon buckets, free. Large whole dill pickles at dollar store one gallon size. Also one gallon mayo clear plastic restaurant give you free. Store tea, soups in with a plastic white lid. Hope this idea works for you.

[@robinholbrook8296]

Back in 60s my grade school milked cows for the school lunch. It was a small town of 9,000 people in Kentucky. By 5 th grade they changed to store milk. I remember the glass bottles with cream on top.

[@jazminehern5003]

We bought 21 acres of wooded land never been farmers or homesteaders and watching you Chanel for the past year starting with a small garden it just makes me feel the confidence to maybe venture out a little more be more sustainable. I love your videos and watching you channel I litterally will just binge watch your videos. Maybe one day a little at a time I ca reach this level of homesteading ❤️

[@claireisacamel]

Along with being able to rest your head on the cow’s side and relax/zen out, the other great side effect of milking is FOREARMS OF STEEL! 😆💪

[@aretha511]

Good Morning. What a way to start the Morning. God Bless you, Hope days ahead start better. Love Yahs.

[@jeromeknasinski3862]

My first time watching... Down to earth homestead farming. Reminds me of my upbringing in Northern Wisconsin on the farm.

[@gaileudaly9457]

I mentioned building a stanchion in the past. Now I'm going to say build a raised platform stanchion. I was raised on a family dairy farm. In 953 my Dad built a four cow raised platform milking parlor. Now you don't need a parlor for 4 cows, but a one stanchion in a corner of room in the barn would be easily done. Ramp up, ramp down. Even a one step up (no ramps needed) would be a big help. Just a note. Your back is still young now, but years pass quickly. Love your vlog.

[@stschubs]

oh gosh the owl always love you owl on the fridge just melts me

[@wishcloudstudios]

Also try the delis at grocery stores. Sometimes they have gallon jars.

[@kimandrews9734]

I got my first chickens in March of this year. I started with eight. A hawk (really, a kite) got one, and an owl got one. So I put netting over the whole pen (70’ x 32’) and haven’t had any problem since. They finally started laying and we get 4 to 6 eggs a day. It’s only me and my husband at home, so we spread the “wealth” to our families when we have too many. I really enjoy having the chickens. We also put in a garden last spring for the first time. It didn’t do great except for the cucumbers, because it rained way more than it usually does. We had our average yearly total by July. We hope to do better next spring. Thanks for inspiring us.

[@jenniferchristiansen2040]

I love hearing your dreams and all the planning that goes into each step. If you handed me a dozen eggs and 2 gallons of milk a day I would be frozen with indecision. I guess when you spend time in the classroom preparing for the day when... You've figured out much of the details.

[@lindastrandquist2429]

Glad to hear your back is healing. Back injuries are awful.

[@GoRosieM]

Tractor Supply had 1/2 gallon jars, Azure Standard had 1 gallon jars, i use empty distilled water plastic jugs because they wont break in the freezer.

[@laurieshatney9279]

I buy pickles at Costco by the gallon. Then you can use the jar for milk. Dual purposing

[@karen_james]

The look on your face when that jar broke! Lol! Priceless. 😂❤️

[@dianemerchant9269]

I cool my milk the way the Rhodes do. I put half gallon jars of milk In cooler of ice water right after milking…. Then you can forget about it and not worry. I use plastic liter bottles filled with water to freeze then just change them out to keep water in cooler ice cold. Works great for chilling milk fast. Then you won’t have to worry about broken jars.. Great channel, you guys inspire me!

[@sunflowersteve3940]

It looks like you and Hope are getting your groove, well done. Love the artwork on the fridge.

[@Cindysmiths-homesteadlife]

For several years I have been saving my large pickle jars and wasn’t sure why but now I am glad. I have about 15 or 20 of them now for storing food in

[@claireisacamel]

Those big, one-gallon, thick plastic pitchers with lids are also a great storage option for milk! Makes it a little easier to pour from than the heavy glass jars, and slightly more readily available (if you have a thrift store nearby, they seem to always have them!)

[@nancytabor8302]

The last 1/2 gallons I got were $25 for a new unwrapped 6 pack...at a flea market. That is how I found several flats of jars!

[@sammielou7412]

You need to cover your chickens if you have hawks. Eventually they will nab your birds. We have to keep ours covered now, we lost three to the hawks.

[@kayrabey1344]

I’m glad your back is getting better. All you can really do is rest it.

[@sherriewilhite5343]

Ask the concession stand at school for empty gallon dill pickle jars or the school cafeteria if they can save you any empty gallon jars.

[@annetterose8948]

You may want to make sure your jars are tempered glass. Going from cow's body temperature to freezer may be what broke your let broke your jar. Canning jars are tempered glass.

[@nancysala7769]

You should check out Living Traditions Homestead. They have a Jersey, and she uses a cool milking machine.

[@lisaalbarras3029]

Buy pickles, eat pickles, clean jar with baking soda... Three times, now you have a big old hefty jar. I use mine to make kombutcha and homemade vinegar as well as to store sugar, flour and popping corn. My daughter keeps her beta fish in one. They are great.

[@barbararuthsmith2882]

You are a star Jess. You make great content as well as explain your motivations exquisitly. Best of luck with your new girls.

[@niyagross9575]

You should name him Chanticleer after the chicken in the 80s movie Rock A Doodle. He was such a cool rooster and looks the same. That was the best movie!

[@gvas7560]

Hope you do get a milking machine, save your hands, back, knees sweet sister. When you age your body will appreciate it. Living Traditions Homestead have videos onntheir milking machine and they have been loving it. Just a surggestion. Keep up the good work God bless you

[@rcolorado2364]

Raw Milk is good for you. Thanks Jess for being a voice of reason in an over sanitized world.

[@twyllafettis6631]

When people spill their alcohol, they say "alcohol abuse" - When you spill milk it must be "milk abuse" or esp. in your case 'save the milk'! Hope you heal quickly and find the Chiropractor the Lord wants for you!

[@connieahrens1439]

I see that Bakers Creek seeds has a new black sunflower. Made me think of your plans for a black flower garden. So cool!

[@rayfast]

Buy a gallon jar of pickles. Eat the pickles (or feed them to the pigs or whatever), then clean out the jar. Much cheaper than $50 a pack.

[@joycewilburn2487]

Raw milk is awesome and delicious! I raised 5 children on it and still drink it. I’m glad you’re better.

[@sallyvandergraaff5622]

For freezer storage, I've been reusing plastic coffee creamer jars, peanut butter jars, etc. Never glass! I use these for apple smoothies, but they-especially the coffee creamer jars-would be especially useful, given that they come with pour-top lids. I reuse glass jars too, but only for dry goods stored at room temperature.

[@cathymcgaw3586]

I ordered my oldest son on of your long-sleeve shirts, he loves your channel i have got him watching, his shirt is a surprise he's been wanting one .

[@iwona4685]

In the old days... my grandma had this container to separate cream. It looked like a Berkley filter sans the filter part and it had a glass window at the bottom to know when to stop the tap while pouring milk. Grandpa would drop it in the well to cool and pull it up when cream separated.

[@virginiawiedower6151]

Look @ estate sales. Once upon a time...long long ago vinegar came in glass gallon jars that a small mouth Mason lid will fit . I'm sure you will find an old timer who still has some. Maybe use 1 or 2 gallon plastic food grade buckets to store in freezer. Transfer to glass when thawed.

[@marilynnew2189]

Restaurants have an abundance of glass jars. Make friends with a good one. It would be good to order a goose along with your chick's so you have a guard goose for your chickens.

[@marissashelley2362]

Jess...I don't know what all Justin showed you while you were guests at his cottage; but after he started moving his cows around his property, he built a portable stantion so he could move it with his cows & not have to wrestle them down to the barn. It's on skids & can be easily moved with your cart. You can make the roof as wide as you want so you are protected from the elements year round. Might be worth researching & considering. If all else fails, it could be a stepping stone to moving your cow into a stantion in the barn!!! It's just a thought that I haven't heard you mention. Also Sweet Miah would have the option to build it for you!!! 😍 ❤️ 💋

[@marycook9607]

My mom and dad raised 6.girls raw milk. As the oldest I even milked the cow with dad. Those were the good old days. Im 66.

[@faithintouch6426]

Thank U for the update. I like all the changes both for the adjustments, the careful purchases and enjoyment from the kids along with Ur husband announcing his plans. All Ur plans sound very exciting, the reality of doing chores with a back out was rough. Wish I could have helped (there are ways to relax the strained muscles to relieve pain naturally). Anyway I guys are utterly amazing too. Smile.

[@AngiesPantry58]

If you call Pizza places ask them for their empty jars. You will be amazed on how many jars you can get for free. They are either gallon or half gallon jars. The jars where filled with either olives green or black. Peppers & so on. That is where I get my gallon jars or half gallon jars for pickling my veggies. Hope this helps ya.

[@Nan-Elle]

Did you try resting your back by lying flat on the floor? You put your legs up on a chair or sofa, with your knees bent, you know, like in a "sitting" position. So you're resting your calves on the chair or sofa. It allows your back to rest and lie there straight. Hope you are feeling better.