Prepping For The WORST: Winter Storm Prep On The Homestead

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

We've been "upgraded" to a negative 30 wind chill in our area!! Stay warm guys, I just warmed up my coffee because it's going to be a long night!!

[@noelliasteers4765]

You guys be very careful and put lots of water up. You never know. You guys please take care and give us updates.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Our rain barrel is full but it's outside. If we lose power our neighbors have in-line propane heaters in their house and we have a propane heater too just a little less nice.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

This cold is certainly stressful for those of us with livestock! I have done the best I can for my goats. I left my LGD with my goats. But she is accustomed to being penned up with them at night. I just wish this wind would die down!!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

The wind is the absolute worst!! Stay warm!!

[@floraledet6973]

Prophetic Storm!!! God spoke this almost two years ago, we been waiting for this, it will get warmer all of a sudden after this just as God said it would!! Many more surprises to come…God Bless

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Was this something publicly known or was this spoken to you directly?

[@floraledet6973]

@@SageandStoneHomestead Publicly known I don’t know if you have any knowledge on prophets? But I know you read your Bible so I’m sure you heard of the prophets in the Bible how they are the mouth pieces of God we follow a few passages that are prophets that have 100% track record of accuracy of prophecies fulfilled that was spoken by those certain prophets if you’re interested I can find it and pass it along? This prophecy was spoken almost 2 years ago but there is other prophets Recently as of a couple months ago speaking the same similar prophecy. God is speaking loudly in this hour about many things that is in secret that he is exposing on many levels there are many bombshell things to come. These prophets speak truth and accuracy it is very encouraging for God‘s people Or all who will receive the word of the Lord will be encouraged by what God is speaking in this hour….God Bless

[@rebeccazody1278]

Six degrees in Indiana right now. Stay safe- your family and animals.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Brr!! You all stay safe as well!! Thank you!!

[@denisebelcher6373]

Prayers

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you!!♡♡

[@elainehinton2860]

We’re in southern Ohio. Wind is picking up and the rain is changing over. We were busy all day buttoning everyone up. Stay warm and safe! Merry Christmas!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Merry Christmas and stay warm!♡♡

[@hickoryhillinthebigwoods-r759]

We are at -16 wind chill at 0 degrees. It isn't even midnight. High tomorrow is not even supposed to get to 20. I am worried about my turkeys. Praying!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Try to keep them full of food so the digestion helps keep them warm!! Prayers! I just threw more hay at the goat barn

[@hickoryhillinthebigwoods-r759]

@@SageandStoneHomestead The turkeys survived! I nearly cried and I most definitely sent up a thank you to Yehovah.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Amazing news!!♡♡

[@dirtroaddestiny]

It’s so cold. We are doing our best to watch all the animals and take all measures and precautions. I’m ready for spring ❤ lol but excited for Christmas

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I wish we all could just get a break! It's been a stressful few years to say the least.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

You've made a lot of changes to protect the animals. You've done all you can do. We've had windchills of -37 to -44 all day. The hens have been happy and moving about the barn. 39 eggs today! I need to get out and snow blow again (Holly gets home around midnight tonight). We've got three-foot snow drifts across the driveway and it'll be brutal cleaning things up for Holly! Stay warm Heather!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

What good girls!! That's gives me hope for my flock!!!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@SageandStoneHomestead They've had more straw on the floor and lots of treats (corn, pumpkin, etc.). I think you're going to find that your animals are a strong group and that you've got some great infrastructure!! Let's hope so!! Keep us posted, Heather!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I will absolutely keep you all posted! THANKS and happy snow blowing!! Brr!!

[@TheHeavenlyHomestead]

Stay warm guys, I’m praying that everyone is healthy and this was just a cruel joke of Mother Nature, that humans and animals can oceecome❤

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you Lety!!! Mostly I think we will lose some bee colonies. I pray it's not all of them though.

[@merryanneadair4451]

Prayers for your homestead!! And for ALL of us worried about our animals!!! I've been working daily to tighten up my goat sheds & put groups together for body heat. Checked everyone this morning at -6° & found my 2 youngest doelings were outside having been chased from the building by more dominant goats! So I spent the day working on a metal 'hog hut' to tighten it as much as possible for these girls. Then I put a buckling in with them; he's been thinking he's 'hot stuff' (🙄) so I'm hoping it'll keep them all warmer! 😂 God bless to everyone & stay safe!!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

LOL I'm sure that buck will be more than happy trying to keep those girls warm!!

[@GWPHomestead]

A little snow and a little windy now but everyone is tucked away for the night. Y’all stay warm!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

You stay warm as well!! Your barn is super nice and cozy!!

[@GWPHomestead]

@@SageandStoneHomestead With the extra tarps we put up today it should be great. Very much a blessing. Tell me, did you take any special precautions with your chickens? I wish we could do more for them tomorrow during the day. I don’t worry about them tonight as we moved all 18 together in one coop but there’s not much I can do for them when they’re out in the run.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

We never lock the coop but we did tonight. I have a heated waterer and a bucket of food in there and I'm not opening the coop until the wind dies down. Some people will add Vaseline to their combs to help prevent frostbite!

[@YogiHollowFarm]

You got this ! As you know we are dealing with it and I am amazed at the resilience of my adult pigs. Smart shutting them in. I concur. Ours had thick frost on their backs and they did well….extra grain and hay and bedding really helped. Stay warm and safe friends!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

There is an inch of snow ALL THROUGH my barn. Not kidding!! The only place where there isn't snow is where the goats were laying and there is snow on the goats. It must have all blown in from the upper ventilation in the barn!

[@YogiHollowFarm]

@@SageandStoneHomestead you got this!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I appreciate you rooting me on! We are not nearly as cold as you are and that's giving me hope to see your critters do so well!

[@chickensandapug326]

I pray all is well. Everyone is ok here so far. Its stopped snowing for now but more on the way, the winds are getting stronger and just so bitter. Did buster make it inside

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes I had to drag him in!! I need to let him out to pee soon though and idk if he will come back in.

[@chickensandapug326]

@@SageandStoneHomestead it's-8 feels like -32, our little area made actual blizzard status😨 Our little pug wanted out he had 3 layers on. He did lots of pee in a very short amount of time and ran as best as he could back to the house, i wish he would use a puppy training pad but he has always hated them. I need to get him some goggles and little booties. I bet buster will as soon as he feels what its like outside he will think the inside ain't so bad after all

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I hope so because it's not going to let up for a good while!!

[@queenofcreepsville]

Its hitting us right now in Western Kentucky and it is BRUTAL cold. So gross. I hope your animals and bees all do ok.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much!! I'll keep everyone posted! So far we are barely getting some turnover from rain into snow and the wind is just now picking up!!

[@sheabutta7508]

Gosh, I didn't even think about the bees!! I guess ya'll are going through it right now. Please give us an update when you can. Prayers for everyone!🙏

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I'll definitely be keeping you updated!!

[@stonesoupsubstitutions6946]

I'm all for the ticks just dying, but not the bumblebees 😭

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Wouldn't it be great if we could target seemingly useless bugs like ticks ?! Do they somehow serve a purpose somewhere??

[@GWPHomestead]

@@SageandStoneHomesteadI’ve often remarked “if ticks, wasps, and mosquitoes made it on to Noah’s ark, what in the heck got left behind?!?”

[@merryanneadair4451]

@@GWPHomestead 😂😂😂 I've always wondered about termites. Where did they come from if they weren't on the ark?? Or did Noah keep 'em in a jar??🤔

[@GWPHomestead]

@@merryanneadair4451 Termites and woodpeckers 😂 but I think God could’ve kept in line for the duration of the boat ride.

[@sparkleflair]

Stay warm! Tumnus was really enjoying being petted! His eyes were closed and everything :) I sure hope Buster goes in the house.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Tumnus is sweet to people but tonight he tried to tear off Boba's ear. So he's in the buck pen for the storm.

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

I totally understand with not being able to sleep!! Prayers for your whole farm!!! ~jc

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Prayers to you as well!!

[@redlanternhomesteadcathym105]

watching Ryan Hall and keeping you all in my thoughts. This one is missing us until tomorrow when the cold front comes through. For now it's just rain!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I've been checking in off and on with his live!!

[@hollyu48]

Good luck in this nasty weather.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you and you as well if you're affected!!♡♡

[@acdcacres]

Oh no! I hope your pigs and bees all make it. We get regular -30 or -40 here in Canada- but our animals are used to it and acclimate. A drastic drop like you'll have is really hard, especially without a few feet of snow to help with insulating. Wind is hard too. My friend raises bees here and wraps all her hives- but the temp drop is gradual, not surprise sudden. Fingers crossed all your animals and plants make it through! 🤞 And yes, definitely keep an eye for pneumonia with those temp swings! We had crazy swings last year and silent pneumonia took a few of my friend's goats.

[@acdcacres]

I have no idea why that section is crossed out... maybe the - sign triggers something? -test test- will this strike out?

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

That is weird about the strike out!! you discovered a little Easter Egg lol. I'll have to look up silent pneumonia!! I didn't realize that was a thing!

[@HickorycroftFarm]

The care you are taking with your livestock is commendable and I think it is good to not be complacent. We are in Canada and yes, our animals are used to facing these temperatures on a regular bases, but as you said, your critters would not be used to it and adapted so to speak. These weather extremes are hitting harder and more often in our area as well, but for us it is freezing rain that we worry about with the animals. Thank you so much for sharing and we look forward to the update. Hope things aren't as bad as the forecast calls for.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Hello and thank you so much!!! Are you guys getting the snow that's supposed to accompany this system?

[@HickorycroftFarm]

@@SageandStoneHomestead yes, unfortunately. A foot of heavy wet snow, after a few inches of rain and flash freeze. Got to love this weather. It seems to be a huge storm affecting a huge area. Best of luck guys 😃.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes most of the country has some kind of warning, watch, or advisory going on!!

[@mandyg888]

How are you all doing? I have been watching Ryan.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

So far so good! Just now getting snow and wind!

[@mandyg888]

@@SageandStoneHomestead praying for you guys and all your animals and the precious bees! 🙏🏼💜

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much! I'm definitely worried about the bees.

[@cindyboard7816]

Prayers for everyone at Sage and Stone to weather the storm safely!!!! Thank you for sharing your update. Stay safe and Merry Christmas!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you Cindy!! You stay warm too!!

[@RecyclableHomestead]

hello

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Hello there!! Staying warm??

[@mariearmstrong9185]

Do you have heat lamps? Heck if I had an extra room actually any room I'd bring in straw/hay and pigs inside. I know you'd have a mess but they won't freeze to death.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

There's no way they'd successfully follow me into the house. We have heat lamps and I'll have some of them on for the goats. The pigs are bedded with so much straw I'm not comfortable setting up a lamp for them in fear of fire.

[@mariearmstrong9185]

I know it's not realistic, we know you love all your babies.

[@mariearmstrong9185]

Praying for everyone in the path of this storm.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I wish it was that simple! At the moment I'm having a hard time even convincing Buster to come inside. Usually when I wield a leash he runs from me but I'm going to try to sneak up on him because it's just too cold.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Update: I got the dog in!