winter learnin’ 2021
Here’s a smattering of the learnin’ we’ve been doing this winter. Welding! It’s not pretty but Uncle G got the ole Buzz Box out and is trying his hand at stick welding (SMAW).
so you want to buy a farm
"I'm glad you guys did this so I could learn. I don't really want to do this much work all the time."
feeding pigs on the cheap
One of our biggest learning experiences has been feeding our animals, especially our pigs. We have pigs in all areas of development in Iowa. Our midwest climate has all the extremes.
2021 Derecho update
As you’ll remember, back in August 2020, Iowa was one of several states to be hit by a windstorm (now called a Derecho). The Derecho caused massive damage to our area and to Uncle Gs Farm as well.
2021 Chicken changes
2021 Was an eventful year. We tried lots of new things and learned a lot along the way.
15 facts about hens and their eggs
15 facts about hens and eggs. Did you know you can leave fresh eggs on the counter? Do you know what a broody hen is? Get all your hen and egg info here.