Bonnie, our livestock guardian dog, introducing herself to the latest arrival.5yr ⋅ samdelve ⋅ r/homestead
To anyone who was concerned about animals in the cold, I’m out here with them. When you farm in the north, the people and the animals are all tougher. -46F low reading today. They grow fur, you grow fur. Full bellies, happy creatures. At least there’s no wind and mild weather is in the forecast.5yr ⋅ samdelve ⋅ r/homestead
Kira had twins today! Yes they’re in the basement because it’s cold outside!5yr ⋅ samdelve ⋅ r/homestead
On a -36F morning, this guy found the warmest spot to sleep. Something tells me this could become a habit.5yr ⋅ samdelve ⋅ r/homestead
I’ve been saving my Yukon gold, russet, and red potatoes and replanting them each year. This year I’m adding purple!5yr ⋅ samdelve ⋅ r/homestead
On a snowy Wisconsin morning, Scottish Highland Cattle find shelter under eastern red cedar trees. They require no manmade shelter even as nights dip below -22f (-30C).5yr ⋅ samdelve ⋅ r/homestead
My first hard cheese going to the cellar! Guido’s Italian. How does it look? Rawmilk cheese from our backyard Jersey!5yr ⋅ samdelve ⋅ r/cheesemaking
