Podcasts by We Chose the Farm

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 44- Highs&Lows from 2021-10-11T21:37:02

So when the Wineingers sit down to dinner, we play this goofy, although very helpful, game called, Highs & Lows... so we thought we would do it "We Chose the Farm" style.  It would provide the p...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 43- Chicken Algebra from 2021-09-02T00:01

If chicken math is part of the basics of chickens, then what we chat about, with chicken colors, feathers, genetic differences... yeah, definitely algebra... CALCULUS even. 

And we also t...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 42- Chicken Colors... Let's Talk Genetics! from 2021-08-13T00:01

We're back for Season 2!

So you have the animals on the farm that you want... this season, we plan to talk next steps & exploring the OTHER ways to benefit from these species.  

To...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 41- Current Events- Summer Break! from 2021-07-09T11:06:33

Summer for farmers proves to be VERY difficult.  But we wanted to close out Season One (yes!  You heard right!) with a Current Events episode.  

Lots to come with Season 2!  It will be su...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 40- Totes Ma Goats from 2021-06-06T14:06:33

Come.... be entertained by Lindsay & Lianna's VERY limited knowledge of goats.  Please convince us to get goats.  Why do you have them & how do you prepare goat meat?  

Bear with us as we...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 39- Talking Sheep with Julie from Heritage Farms from 2021-05-28T00:01

Episodes likes these are literally WHY we do this.  Lianna & Lindsay both publicly admit sheep are not our forte!  ENTER JULIE... what a wealth of knowledge.  

We loved learning this way ...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 38 - Sheep! from 2021-05-21T00:01

WE NEED YOUR HELP HERE....

Lianna & Lindsay know enough about sheep to keep them alive, but what are we missing?  Because we don't know quite so much about goats & sheep, we plan to do so...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 37- Husbands Edition from 2021-05-14T00:01

They're baaaack....

Jake & Nathan joined for our SECOND husbands edition & do not disappoint.  From Jakes less than ideal encounter with a beehive to Lindsay pulling Nathan's dreaming sel...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 36- April Current Events from 2021-04-23T00:01

Spring is here!  As well as special chickens, more pigs, a peacock, maybe some more baby rabbits, and a RESTAURANT??!  What?!  

My, how time flies when you're having fun.  Listen to the m...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 35- The Cats Meow from 2021-04-16T00:01

There's Dog People... and then there's CAT PEOPLE! :)  It's a good overview about cats today with a few fun facts & CRAZY stories mixed in.  

How is it that cats can be the MEANEST and pe...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 34-Man's Best Friend from 2021-04-09T00:01

When it comes to dogs, even though they are on our farm, they are a HUGE part of our family.  We chat about what's important to remember when choosing a dog for your family, PLUS some seriously ...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 34-Man's Best Friend from 2021-04-09T00:01

When it comes to dogs, even though they are on our farm, they are a HUGE part of our family.  We chat about what's important to remember when choosing a dog for your family, PLUS some seriously ...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 33- Intro to Cats&Dogs from 2021-04-04T19:35:59

Can we even talk about the animals on our farms/homesteads without recognizing some of our greatest companions?!  This week, we introduce dogs and cats; how we got started, what we have now, the...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 32- Chick Q&A + Current Events from 2021-03-26T00:01

We had some listeners send us some chick questions to answer after our month of all things chicks.  GREAT QUESTIONS!  Then, we rolled right into what we had going on around the farm/house.  

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 31- Hatching and Incubating from 2021-03-19T00:01

Hatching & Incubating are two things we've not really dived into yet on the podcast.  Lianna does this professional!  So join us as we navigate through the incubators to get & why hatching is an...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 30- Troubleshooting for your Flock from 2021-03-12T00:01

You've had these birds and something is NOT RIGHT.  Take 30 minutes to listen and see what are some common ailments you may be experiencing in your flock.  From mites & works to owls & muskrats....

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 29- Prepping for Baby Chicks from 2021-03-05T00:01

*It's the most WONDERFUL times of the year!* It's almost CHICK SEASON!  Are you ready??  We are re-visiting chicks because.... well, they're one of our favorite things to talk about.  We each te...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 28- Interview with Jason Emrich; Raising Rabbits from Start to Finish from 2021-02-26T00:01

Whether you're showing rabbits, raising meat rabbits, looking into sustainable living in the suburbs... Jason is your guy!  This interview is CHALKED FULL of all the info you will need from hous...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 27-Peacocks from 2021-02-19T00:01

It's the DRAG CHICK of all our poultry conversations!  The last bird on one of our crazy farms that we haven't covered.  Peacocks deserve an episode all their own!  I mean come on... have you se...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 26- Gamebirds from 2021-02-12T00:01

We've chatted about chickens, ducks, geese... we gobble, I MEAN dabbled in turkey.  So, today we are diving in to all things GAMEBIRDS!  Turkeys, guineas, pheasants & quail.  Great for their egg...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 25- Duck, Duck, Goose! from 2021-02-05T00:01

We are chatting about DUCKS & GEESE!   We need to learn all the important stuff, because Lianna is adding GEESE to her flock this year.  

We cover the basics over each & explain how they...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 24-Interview with Jill; Advanced Beekeeping&Queen Reproduction from 2021-01-29T00:01

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 24-Interview with Jill; Advanced Beekeeping & Queen Reproduction

THIS EPISODE IS EPIC!  Now, I will say that she touches on MANY advanced bee keeping techniqu...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 23 - January Current Events from 2021-01-22T00:01

23 episodes already?!

Find out the latest on our family farms.  We've got FREE RANGE emus (terrifying!) & cats on fire!  You'll just have to listen to understand. HA!  

Also, we ch...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 22- Dive into the Hive from 2021-01-15T00:01

This episode we dive a little deeper into what it takes to have honey bees.  We both will tell you over & over, we are no experts on the matter.  Bees have a way of keeping their keepers humble....

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 21- What's Buzzin' About Bees from 2021-01-08T00:01

We dive down in the hive on this honey bee edition. Thinking of adding bees this year? Seriously dont delay- we chat about what you need to think about to get started. Housing, tools and gear, b...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 20- More Pigs, Pasture vs. Production from 2021-01-01T11:16:15

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 20- More Pigs, Pasture vs. Production

It's our last conversation about bigs but we cover LOTS of information.  PLUS the results from our bacon poll... don't m...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 19-December Current Events from 2020-12-18T07:18:25

Christmas traditions look a little different this year with covid, what are your plans this season? Whats the best Christmas dish that you got to have? Its almost the end of 2020!! 

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 18- OINK aka Intro to Pigs from 2020-12-11T10:02:13

It's December!  Which means we are talking about something new... PIGS!  and bacon... Join us as we give the basics of the swine life both on the homestead & in the production/consumer world.  <...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 17- Interview with Pat Connolly Bloom Shroomery from 2020-11-25T11:46:56

Unlike any farming you've ever heard before... like EVER!  The Bloom Shroomery is a MUSHROOM farm.  Pat & Lisa are finishing up year 2 of a successful growing season.  Stop & listen.  You will n...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 16- Happy Thanksgiving! from 2020-11-20T00:01

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 16- Happy Thanksgiving!

We've made it to Thanksgiving!  This is our Current Events episode for November.  We chat about all things going on our farm PLUS what...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 15- Emu, The Modern Day Dinosaurs from 2020-11-13T00:01

Episode 15 :: Emus, The Modern Day Dinosaurs 

What you didn't learn about Emus in Episode 14, you will find out today!  From incubation to Emu oil for your skin, these birds are more than...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 14- Introduction to Emus from 2020-11-06T00:01

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 14- Introduction to Emus

You know how Lindsay got to GEEK out about cow's last month??  Well, this month, it's Lianna's turn as we talk about EVERYTHING EMUS!...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 13-The Men Behind the Farm from 2020-10-30T00:01

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 13- The Men Behind the Farm

What do you get when you have 5 weeks in 1 month!?  You get to chat with our husbands!

You are in for a treat and Nathan & ...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 12-Interview with Walnut Creek Farms from 2020-10-23T00:01

Episode 12 interview with Walnut Creek farms

Kate and Mark take us through another side of cows, showing through 4H and also part of the meat industry

Check them out on Instragram...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 11- Homestyle Current Events from 2020-10-16T00:01

Episode 11 :: Current Events Homestyle

This week, we wanted to take it back a step & talk about what's been happening on the home front!  

Houses, and Mice & Bruno... OH MY!  

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 10- Busting Cow Tales from 2020-10-09T14:08:40

Episode 10: busting cow tales 

Where’s the beef?! We’re slicing up some facts, shredding some myths and gobblin’ up knowledge. Everything you’ve ever heard about cows- set straight!

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 09- MOOOOve on Over! It's Cows from 2020-10-02T00:01

Episode 9 Moooooovvveee on over! 

It’s all about cows! Beef cows, dairy cows, show cows, delicious cows- you name it! Considering adding to your farm? Then you’re in the right place! What...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 08-Interview with Jennifer Beaver, Tanners Orchard from 2020-09-25T00:01

Episode 8 Interview with Jennifer Beaver, Tanners orchard 

 You DONUT want to miss this as we talk about a local favorite. From Apple picking, and cider donuts, to fresh made apple cider-...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 07- September 2020 Events from 2020-09-18T00:01

Episode 7- September 2020 Events

Low key chill 2020, its been a busy month! Derecho, hurricanes, drought, and wild fires (oh, my!). Shortages have trickled down from toilet paper, hand sa...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 06-What's in Your Food from 2020-09-11T00:01

Episode 6- What's in Your Food

It's getting deep over here, deep in knowledge, snort. We’re stirring the soup pot by chatting about some very controversial topics-- GMO’s. The good, the b...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 05- It's Harvest Time from 2020-09-04T01:05:44

EPISODE 5 :: It's Harvest Time

#Psl4life Hay there! its getting cooler- finally! But that doesn't mean we start slowing down. It's now a new wave of busy! School has started (whatever tha...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 04-Interview with Sow the Soul from 2020-08-28T01:59:47

Episode 4

Special Guest - Emily from Sow the Soul 

Our guest today is Sarah from Sow the Soul. they’re all the way from Vancouver...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 03- Current Events from 2020-08-21T00:01

Episode 03- Current Events   The ever popular topic- covid19. We were all affected by this so differently- But now we face other challenges as Parents, as small business owners, and also farmers/ho...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 02- FAQs, FYIs&XYZs from 2020-08-14T00:01

Are you hooked on chickens yet? Do you have what it takes to be the next chicken tender? Of course you do! We pulled out all the fun basic myths, facts and hat tricks to impress anyone of your n...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 01- Chicken Math from 2020-08-07T00:01

IS chicken math a real thing? You bet it is! Today we’re chatting about a SMALL portion of getting into chickens. Small basics about how to get your chickens, what you need to get started, and h...

We Chose the Farm :: Episode 00- Intro from 2020-07-30T23:37:39

Meet Lianna @HinkleHomestead

Meet Lindsay @TheWineingerFarms

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