Summer recap:  First summer at the new Bruskotter Farms

It's been an interesting, busy summer.  It's hard to believe that the end is nigh.  We have run the A/C a total of 2 days this year.  Woke up this morning to 52.8 F on the digital thermometer (64 F inside).  It has been a while since I've had to wear a jacket in August. 

Constant planning and compromising between Ron and I on placement of pastures, gardens, hay fields, etc.  Next year should be an awesome year for fruit/veggie/hay production.  The orchard is well started and we are already planning additions for next year.  This year's big project (ok one of many big projects) has been the chicken coop and it came out pretty cool.  I've just got enough confidence to actually let my free range chickens be free rannge now.  They are pretty fun to watch.  The herding dog doesn't quite know what to do with them.  We might have to start formal herding training for him.

I'm hoping to have a few more additions to the farm before winter hits (and still hoping to sell alot of critters for anyone who's interested... check out the for sale page!!).  We are looking to add Muscovy ducks for future fly control and some cows to keep the racing bull Chucky passified.   Not that it hasn't been great to meet the new neighbors but I would prefer not to do it while chasing down a lonely bull.  We'll see how many striped calves we have in the neighborhood next year.