Cattle Maternity Pen

The farm could use a maternity pen for our cattle.  This is a portable pen with a chute and headgate.  It is used for checking a momma cow's health.  It would also be used for any of our cattle in the event one needed vet assistance.

This is an investment that we don't have lying around.  Therefore we are trying to be judicious about moving forward.  Just remember, I am not a welder or capable of extended physical exertion.  My other half runs his own small business and is not able to devote the time needed to finish such a project in a timely fashion.

I found one online and their cost is just shy of $3000. It takes 8 weeks from the time it's ordered until its delivered and set up. 

Should I pursue that?

Or, what if I contacted a LOCAL welder and showed him the plan?  Would he be able to complete the project in the same (or less) time frame?  And for the same cost? 

Is there another option?

Oh, FYI, we happily accept donations to the cause. 

01 May 2014 - Sober Wine

While at the used book store, I came across a book titled "Bible Wines or Laws of Fermentation and Wines of the Ancients".  It looked interesting so I brought it home and have begun to read it.  The original thesis was written prior to 1871 and has some amazing information in it.

I am now wanting to try to make "Sober" wine.  And, just to be clear here.... I WON"T be making an alcoholic drink.  Alcohol drinks are not spoken of in a positive manner in the Bible.  I'll have to find a source of local grapes for my adventure as I don't think these guys will be producing any grapes this year...