Spring’s here and I’m relocating red squirrels

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This last week has been sunny and above freezing (except for nights, which have been sub-zero to low single digits). Much of our snow has melted, and I've started live trapping some of our...

Q and A: recanning ketchup and canning chicken

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Recanning ketchup A friend gave us a 28.5lb box of Heinz Vol-Pak Tomato Ketchup. Can I re-can in glass pints and water bath for 10 minutes? Shannon Hollins Yelm, Washington Yes, you can definitely re-can the ketchup. Just...

New chickens on the homestead get a new coop

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We had unexpected new chickens. My oldest son, Bill, called to say that his father-in-law had 12 heavy laying hens that he was given in the spring and he didn't want to winter them....

Q and A: making and preserving cracklin’s

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Making and preserving cracklin's How do you preserve cracklings after rendering the lard, besides freezing? Phil Live Oak, Florida I render the lard and separate out the cracklings before they get too brown. Then I spoon them into...

Holy mackerel, it was actually warm today

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The thermometer hit 46° F above zero this afternoon and we are just dancing around, enjoying this warm, sunny day. Whew, what a break. I'm sure the temperatures will drop for awhile, but it...