Well, I put Suzie back in the outer stall. She has access to a small yard...and better air flow. I just couldn't keep her in the barn where it is so hot! Still nothing....maybe she was waiting to get back in her regular stall? I don't know....so far, nothing!
I was able to get another row hilled up today.... 30 ft long, I will fill it with green, yellow and red peppers. The callouses on my hands are forming and hurt. It's a good hurt tho, I can look out there and see my hard work is paying off! I already have green beans coming up! 5 days after we planted! Looks like I will have to get out there soon and get the twine up between the T posts.
I have another project I am going to try to keep up with this summer. We mow about 2 acres of grass....most times it gets pretty tall before we can get to it...so I let it dry, then rake it, and put it in the barn for the animals. If I can keep it from the sun, it stays green for MONTHS! My problem is....I have limited space for loose grass....so...I decided I was going to "bale" it...so I can stack it.
Start with DRY grass clippings..
I used a smallish feed bin....and laid 2 scrap pieces of baling twine in and over the sides. I put a small loop in one end to make it easier to tie tight.
Pack the grass in tight...really tight! and tie it up.
Makes really small bales, easy to store, east to use....one per feeding if you pack it up tight enough. These are great for the rabbits too!
I was able to make 6 of them in about 20 minutes.
Now, If I can keep up with this project, I will have grass hay for winter....It wont feed all the animals, but will help!
