We picked up 3 IPPs about a month ago. My daughter wanted to name them. Needless to say their names are Banana, Strawberry and Blackberry. This is Banana enjoying the morning meal #homesteading #pigs #livestock #carnivore #grownostr

Love listening to the constant beat of our ram pump. These things work wonders in areas where electricity isn’t an option. All that is required is some PVC pipe and a little bit of elevation. 1 foot of intake drop will create roughly 7 feet of lift. We pump from a creek bed to a 55 gallon drum about 75 yards out into one of the pastures. From there a few simple fittings and hoses and we have water to the animals. Thinking about tapping an overflow hose that can be moved around for some extra irrigation over the dryer months. Tank sits up about 4 ft to give some pressure. All in maybe 15 feet of lift across that distance. #homesteading #water #pump #livestock #farm #grownostr

They are barely through the gate and got right to work! #homesteading #sheep #livestock #farm #carnivore #grownostr

Perfect Sunday for some pasture work. Hoping to get the sheep out here this afternoon. #homestead #livestock #sheep #grownostr #PA #carnivore

Farm is full of new life this spring! This one was a little unexpected. Got 2 Guinea hog crosses back in February. Apparently one was bred. Litter of 7. All doing well so far. #homestead #pigs #grownostr #livestock #carnivore #meat

2nd lamb came on March 27th. A little bit better conditions this time and a really cool brown color. #homestead #farm #sheep #livestock #grownostr #permaculture #carnivore #spring

One year ago we decided to give raising sheep a try. We picked up 4 in total. Learning on the fly we had our first lamb in the heart of winter (January 20th). Amazing how hardy Katahdins are. No issues despite temps in the teens and 20s. #homestead #farming #sheep #permaculture #livestock #grownostr #carnivore