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2387 Gillogly Road

Carlton, MN, 55718

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Making a difference through small changes.

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Grow food. Ride bike. Eat local. Be change.

Today I did a full “check-up” with Zorels piglets. At about 2-3 weeks of age, Josey collects the litter, puts them in a basket in a wagon, brings them up to the house for their check-up. A check-up includes a full physical, an iron injection, ear notches, and if they are boys-castration. By now I have done hundreds of castrations. I have a great system. I am efficient and in 24 hrs their incision is closed. I like to castrate at 2-3 weeks because they are old enough that their immune system is established, but young enough that they have a couple weeks of Mother’s milk to fight off infection. It’s not a fun job...but with Josey as my assistant-it goes very smoothly. Today went smoothly and all the piglets are healthy! #farmlife #piglets #healthypiglets #knowyourfarmer

Still room for our monthly pork subscription club! Lots of perks like free delivery (some restrictions apply), a beef box, and handmade-ready-to-go-items! Contact me for details! sara@ykeracres.com

Darn House Sparrows!!!! Barn swallows built a nest over the light (#1) then House Sparrows took it over! Luckily, the Barn Swallows were not too deterred and built a nest right behind it (#2). Nest #1 has babies, nest #2 has eggs. Ugh! I knew it was weird when the nest started accumulating “things” like string and chix feathers-they are SO invasive! #housesparrowsarejerks

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