We're Levi and Krysti operating Rocky Knob Farms in Ohio, USA. Join us on the farm as we raise commercial hair sheep through an intensive grazing system and our young sons Charlie and Noah.
We hope to show you what daily life and chores on our small mid western farm are like while raising toddlers.
late to the video..Most any structure with animals will have moisture vapor control issues. Pole barn builders recommend at least a minimally insulative sheet under the roof tin to prevent dew-point condensation accumulation on the bottom side of the metal, it's a very effective and inexpensive solution. Side wall and roof peak venting encourages air to flow from bottom to top of the underside of the roof. I've never noticed peak vents in a hoop barn. Maybe it's not possible.
Good Lord we need your help, for the humble and meek of the Earth, to continue each day, pleasing in Thy sight. May true farmers of good things seek Thy guidance and Mercy in order to survive. Psalm 23❤😊
You guys are doing great. Love your videos. We produce sheep and goats in NorCal, and I'm contemplating going all livestock and just grazing versus haying and raising.
I used to lamb in January - February inside, I now lamb in April outside, by this time we are into spring and weather starting to get warmer. Costs and work a lot lower lambing outside. About 98% of the easycare ewes can lamb unassisted. Down side, lambs a bit slower growing than earlier crossbred lambs.
Hi do you feed grain or is it all grassfed? And do you make your own hay or buy it to get thru the winters? I wish you both all the best and hope everything works out for you.
In the past, we have fed grain after weaning to get to market weight. This year we are hoping to find another farm to lease and grow weaned lambs on grass until they get to market size. We have made hay in the past and have some leftover (that's what is behind me in the barn). In the future we will likely buy in what we need. Thanks for watching!
We started our full-time farming journey in 2018. 2020 was the most amazing year for us. We primarily grow produce and cut hay and the support that year was amazing. My wife and I both work full time on the farm, make great money and get to spend every day with our kids. I'm such a blessed man and it's such an amazing life! Some days I wake up and still can't believe i get to do this for a living! Congrats to y'all!
