Goat takes a trip to the vet in the back of a Jeep

Sick Goats and Good Neighbors

A sick goat, a hard morning, and a reminder of just how much good neighbors matter.

portersarah72

Jan 203 min read

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Sick Goats and Good Neighbors

A sick goat, a hard morning, and a reminder of just how much good neighbors matter.

Jan 203 min read

Shoulder-Deep in a Cow's Rear End

Pregnancy confirmation for a Jersey cow

Jan 143 min read

The Great Cow Tent Experiment of 2025

On our Colorado homestead, a pregnant cow + incoming snow = emergency shelter improvisation. Join us as we build a fast, affordable cow tent for May Belle and hope it survives the weather.

Nov 20, 20252 min read

Woman waiting for her pregnant cow to calve

Calf Watch 2025

Our pregnant dairy cow, May Belle, is still not calving! Here’s what to look for in a cow about to give birth, plus real-life stories from our Colorado homestead while we wait for her calf.

Nov 7, 20252 min read

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MEET THE "HOMESTEADER"

Hi, welcome to Colorado Homestead-ish! I'm totally not a homesteader. I'm a former city girl trying to become more self-reliant. Grocery store less, garden more. We've got the acreage, the animals, and the attitude—now we're just trying to figure out how to make it all work. If you want to follow along with the raw, unfiltered, sometimes unhinged experiences of starting a whole new lifestyle, read on. Join me as I navigate through the challenges, the triumphs, and the absurd mishaps that come with creating a rustic, sustainable lifestyle. It's a place where we can laugh, learn, cry, and grow together. And maybe even help each other! So, grab a cup of coffee, or whatever you like to drink, and let's dive in!

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