Good Enough is PERFECT to us! Winterizing the Hoop Coops.

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4 ай бұрын

Winter is here and it's time to get the #hoopcoops ready!
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@marlysjcollins8775 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate how clean and tidy you keep you whole homestead! The extra care and attention is noticed! It is a joy to watch you work together.

@valeriestevens5250 4 ай бұрын

For the quail hoop coop, could you put hinges on the wood panels that are on either side of the door? That way it would be easy to just open them on nice days (and during summer) and close them during bad weather.

@HDHhomestead 4 ай бұрын

Totally agree. They are a real team 💪

@crossbowmd61 4 ай бұрын

"I keep calling it the duck house; but, it's the duck, AND goose house" Maybe you can call it the, 'Duck, Duck, Goose house'

@andredumas9547 2 ай бұрын

It’s so nice to see you two working together, it helps us forget the wars and suffering going on in Europe and elsewhere. I am a retired farmer.

@lisatopolnicki9975 4 ай бұрын

I really feel like it is a complete blessing that the Lord lead me to your channel a couple of years back now. With all of the craziness in the world you bring a much needed sanity break. Thank you so much.

@ecocentrichomestead6783 4 ай бұрын

"Good enough is perfect". That saves a lot of money and a lot of stress on the natural world. We need to take that attitude much more.

@linmcdon1662 4 ай бұрын

“THANK YOU!!!”, for speaking so kindly to your animals. It shows that you appreciate that the animals are giving of themselves, to assist in your survival.

@darlajohnson2020 4 ай бұрын

The running of the ducks! My favorite!

@nancysworld4178 4 ай бұрын

You know, I don't have a farm I actually live in an apartment in the city but I love to watch you build these things for your animals. I'm 62 and disabled so I don't think I'll ever have a farm of my own now but I so enjoy watching you both build these structures for your animals and how well you take care of them all. Keep up the good work.❤

@whitestone4401 4 ай бұрын

My dear Dad would tell me, your time is valuable, don’t waste it reinventing the wheel. Well done.

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 4 ай бұрын

Very true!

@terraranch1459 4 ай бұрын

I smile and laugh every time Kevin lets out the ducks. I love to watch them drink too. It just makes my whole day. Hugs Sarah and Kevin ❤

@user-in2lu6mp7p 4 ай бұрын

Babe is such a pretty cow.❤

@jerseygirlvet 4 ай бұрын

Love how you always have such a simple solution for everything that anyone can do.

@patriciastordahl1220 4 ай бұрын

You two look so healthy. It's like you've turned back time

@louisaholman3838 4 ай бұрын

Babe is a good mom. So sweet to see. Thank you.❤

@chrisa1146 4 ай бұрын

Great video... I just love seeing you guys with all the animals during your morning routine. The chickens running after Kevin and the ducks running/flying to their trough, squawking for Kevin to hurry up with their breakfast was hilarious. Babe is an absolutely beautiful creature. ❤

@HDHhomestead 4 ай бұрын

Life away from stress 💪

@JB-mf1zc 4 ай бұрын

If them chickens start complaining you can eat them!! 😂😅 God Bless!!

@carolynchatham6376 4 ай бұрын

Your animals are lucky to have such good caregivers.

@JohnTalbot-k6xi 4 ай бұрын

A+ Hoop Coop Winterizing The coop design is a Home-Run

@cbass2755 4 ай бұрын

I sit here watching and see how God is so good to us, so good. He’s provided everything for us, only 99% of people don’t see it that way. I’m so sad….I’m sorry, but I am. Amos has been raided again and I just hurt for him. Take care dear LTH. God Bless you ♥️✝️

@col2560 4 ай бұрын

Who's Amos ?

@dhansonranch 4 ай бұрын

Good job! My expression around my place is something my Dad said to me once when we were building a hen house. Namely, "Can't see it from the highway". But in the end, close enough is perfect.

@lorenstribling6096 4 ай бұрын

Babe has really taken to milking. She is so calm waiting for you to get to her. Ralphie is adorable.

@mindycollier9087 4 ай бұрын

The new milking equipment has made a huge difference with Babe!! She is doing almost as well as Hope did!!

@Ayeloroz 4 ай бұрын

Love watching you interact with your animals when you do chores. ❤

@mjk6814 4 ай бұрын

The three stages of life. When your younger you want it done prefectly. When your middle aged you want it done well. When you get older you embrace, good enough.😊

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 4 ай бұрын

So true!

@user-kv2pt4lu9y 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for educating the masses about milk letdown. As a dairy farm kid, i was always amazed at what my suburban neighbors did not know, because we grew up learning about it during vet visits or reading industry magazines and newspapers.

@rhondahicks4569 4 ай бұрын

Calf is looking great! They say meat /beef from a calf raised on Jersey milk is some of the best you can have! That's what a butcher/processor told us.

@yvonne5252 4 ай бұрын

Good morning all. Up in St. Charles County we received a blanket of snow but the streets are clear. Have a great day and may Jesus Christ be with all and keep you safe. ❤ 🙏❤

@HDHhomestead 4 ай бұрын

💚A dream homestead. Hope to see mine become at least a third of that!💚

@janiefox3458 4 ай бұрын

Ralphie needs a bib. - he is so stinkin' cute.

@janwalls6397 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for my favorite. I loved when you always let the ducks out at the old home stead.

@canyoudigit9369 4 ай бұрын

❤ thankful your still moving on to still doing this. God bless I'm going to miss you both if you two stop doing this online 🌹

@cindyburst 4 ай бұрын

Love those silkies. They look like they’ve got on their furry snow suits! Those tin cutters are a game changer.

@janemay8721 4 ай бұрын

Good morning. I love watching the silkies run out of the coop! They are sooo cute.

@jholcomb9532 4 ай бұрын

I was going to say the same! Adorable.

@kathyhoot7277 4 ай бұрын

Those are the cutest fluffy butts!

@olddawgdreaming5715 4 ай бұрын

Better safe than sorry. The forecasters can only predict what machines provide and Mother Nature can change her mind at any time. Thanks for sharing with us and taking us along on the morning chores and just in case things you do to prepare for a storm and cold weather. Stay safe and keep having fun. Fred.

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 4 ай бұрын

We ended up getting snow yesterday after all. Not alot and it has pretty much all melted already. Now it’s just a big muddy mess! The ducks love it though.

@col2560 4 ай бұрын

@@LivingTraditionsHomestead my dad used to say "it's great weather for ducks " when it was wet and dreary 👍😊🇦🇺🇺🇸

@eveaYT2625 4 ай бұрын

HAPPY NEW YEAR, PEACE AND PEACE WITH BLESSINGS 🙏 ❤

@coopie624 4 ай бұрын

Well, that was a good job done! There is always a project waiting when you live on a homestead. Stay warm! It’s been chilly here in northern Florida.

@dyslexicsheeple931 4 ай бұрын

I always thought the waddle of the duck and geese from behind was cute but those fluffy fuzzy butted Silky a running tops everything.

@tammymarple5347 4 ай бұрын

Good morning 🙏😊 Watching your videos on Saturday morning is always a great way to start my weekend!🥰 Have a wonderful weekend

@user-wn1gk2kg1w 4 ай бұрын

Hello, how fun was it to watch all of your flocks come running, i love watching them, even the little straggler running so fast to catch! What a wonderful way to wake up in the morning. Thank you

@AZJH8374 4 ай бұрын

I love your glasses! Lookin' good! This AZ Nurse Judi has been watching since day one! I LOVE your channel. I've got a great New years resolution for you, Mommy. Start your vids in 2024 with a look at your T-shirts. Sometimes, it takes me all vid to read your beautiful shirts. Thank you! 💙 prayers for you all daily 🙏🏻 ❤️ 💛 Nurse Judi 🙏🏻 in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister 🙏🏻 ❤️ Are you going to be grandparents 🙏🏻 yet? I bet you are. Lol. Any wedding pics? ❤

@helennowell8878 4 ай бұрын

Watching the ducks come out gives new meaning to “a mighty rush of wings”!

@paulalatimer7286 4 ай бұрын

I just love starting my Saturday mornings with your videos. Thank you

@user-nq9ju7kk2m 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. It must take you 2-3 more time to film everything than if you just got on with it. Thanks for taking the time.

@STEVIEMUSIC2011 4 ай бұрын

Just a thought..... why not try giving each poultry house an 'address'! And with a marker, you could number the address 'parts' for each one, so four instance...Coop 1..and the parts to that coup's winter coverings..Coop 1 R for right & L for left Front or back! 😀....Coup 1-Coup 1-R or Coop 1-L ....

@sarahrizer6055 4 ай бұрын

Y'all stay warm😊❤

@cindyipock7430 4 ай бұрын

I have a 9 month old lab mix. She has seen geese fly over outside. When she heard the geese, she began looking at the ceiling looking for all those geese!😂😂😂

@marycountry 4 ай бұрын

LOL

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 4 ай бұрын

lol

@patriciacooke886 4 ай бұрын

Gotta love those Labs, our last one is 9.5 years old. Unfortunately no more pets, getting too old.

@robingirven4570 4 ай бұрын

I’ve had hubs watch your hoop coop building videos trying to convince him we need those!! Thanks for all you share. My garden last year was so easy because of you two. Woven weave fabric and drip tape system! Now I want raised beds……lol

@ht6684 4 ай бұрын

Wow Ralphie is growing fast. Have a great day, be blessed.

@LivingTraditionsHomestead 4 ай бұрын

Yep, that Jersey milk will do that!

@greenmouseguard 4 ай бұрын

Sarah Dont forget to give your little ones a pine branch to play with…. Lol Hopefully storm goes away from you God bless you all Linda from Ct

@caroleeeey 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for getting us out of the kitchen and out to the farm……. Love to see all the animals ❤

@katielin2379 4 ай бұрын

Your cow has the cutest face.

@maliabrooklyn4034 4 ай бұрын

Woah! You two are aging in reverse! You are both looking GREAT!!

@danieldriscol4484 4 ай бұрын

Great to see you both again, and all your animals. I sure like to follow along on your daily chores and life style😊GOD BLESS YOU TWO

@joeyhardin1288 4 ай бұрын

Such a good feeling to have it done and can sleep well knowing the birds will sleep well. Thank you. God Bless and stay safe.

@kaybusby7507 4 ай бұрын

Enjoyed how you both work together and plan everything out. Nature is definitely unpredictable but you're ready for whatever comes your way. Thank you for sharing. God's blessings

@mel924 4 ай бұрын

Those tin snips sure are nifty, I`m sure the birds appreciate the added windbreak.

@debbiealtman5373 4 ай бұрын

You know what they say😊 winter comes when it feels like it regardless if it’s invited or not. Great video,

@anitabush3630 4 ай бұрын

Didn't take Ralphie long to figure out which quarter had the most milk in it.

@kcs.farm09 4 ай бұрын

Good Morning! Ralphie is looking nice! Your silkies are beautiful!

@opalezell2166 4 ай бұрын

Ralph is growing fast

@Marie-st3pi 4 ай бұрын

For me, the tin snip drill attachment was the best tip out of this whole video!!😁 Definitely going to be looking for one.😍

@beth5765 4 ай бұрын

I love how much joy Waddlesville brings!

@lesliejacobs3002 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the thorough explanation of once a day milking. And GOOD ENOUGH.. is my middle name. Someone once said ( probably all the time).. being a Perfectionist is an annoyance to YOURSELF and Others.

@caroloder5705 4 ай бұрын

If you don't like Missouri weather now just wait 5 minutes. 😊

@XOjmmXO 4 ай бұрын

There is a saying we use in South Dakota (I'm sure it works with any state!) that if you don't like the weather here, wait a few minutes, it will change!!😂

@diananore1368 4 ай бұрын

New old saying “ Thisldu” 😂

@t4qjjqdq5y6 4 ай бұрын

Luv you guys! You should call it the, "Duck, Duck, Goose House"! :)

@richardkeeton3057 4 ай бұрын

Great video guys. Love the way you have things set up. You know how the weather guessers are...wrong about 70% of the time, but now your one step ahead. Take care ya'll.

@loribruning6217 4 ай бұрын

Time to button up the place!

@COWELLGIRL 4 ай бұрын

My daddy use to say , Good enuff for the gal I go with 😂

@kellygarnet6329 4 ай бұрын

Good enough = reuse or repurpose. Love to see this.

@marycountry 4 ай бұрын

Good Morning guys. Your animals are all so beautiful. Stay warm😊❤️

@christinerakela1306 4 ай бұрын

Love Saturday mornings with you and your animals. Always a treat to see your planning and clever solutions! The Lord has certainly blessed you and I see how thankful you are. So refreshing and encouraging!!

@robertmycroft8268 4 ай бұрын

That is a great looking jersey, her conformation is near perfect.

@thelmahall2593 4 ай бұрын

tyvm for explaining i didnt know about a cows udder!

@dianawilliams-coe7747 4 ай бұрын

Learn something new every day.. Didn’t know that about cows four different compartments

@natyb3976 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your video. God bless you always.

@teresaf.6009 4 ай бұрын

Love your videos especially on Saturday mornings ❤

@HMInavydoc 4 ай бұрын

Good Evening...! Love how you take such GOOD CARE of ALL of your sweet animals...! God Bless...! Shelly 🐮❤🐔

@renamaemcdonald2075 4 ай бұрын

So nice to see Babe waiting at the barn for you!

@bonnieevans4676 4 ай бұрын

Milking stantion just like my dad's 1950s. Video suggestion: you might set the milk jug away from the dirty ramp when you fill it. Some viewers might be new to farming.

@karlf4689 4 ай бұрын

Tim in video : 6 : 55 Sorry but the cream is in ALL the milk , not just the last part as you stated . Have hand milked Jersey cows for some time and cream comes out .

@patsymccluskey5017 4 ай бұрын

I have been loving including Keto food prep in your videos. I have lots of food allergies + inflammation, so I took the carnivore route last year. Dropped 30 lbs. + then added my garden veggies back in. So I am KetoVore - still focused on meat the most. But boy what a difference. When I eat grains, I can sure 'feel' the joint pain returning. Keeps me honest. So keep up the great work. Love you guys ! Retired in Wisconsin (snow storm today)

@alanm1usa 4 ай бұрын

Neat idea for keeping the top, hinged section of the quail coop closed. Maybe a quicker-to-make alternative would be to shave the lower portion of the 2x4 into a wedge so it would slide into the top metal brace and through the lower metal brace (the lower one would therefore just be a guide to keep 2x4 vertical 9so no welding required on bottom brace. Also you could make the braces yourself (different sizes) if you have some spare strips of metal. If the braces you bought only fit a 4x2, then gluing and/or nailing .a small wedge on either side of the top of the 4x2 would allow the wood to slide through the brace until it hit the wedged section. Love your videos!!

@tinav4755 4 ай бұрын

Stay warm , Take care and God's Blessings

@christineortmann359 4 ай бұрын

We got 1.5 inches today going to get a bunch of snow throughout the week here in Northern Illinois. Blessings. I like to put heads of cabbage for our 2 flocks of chickens in the winter months- they enjoy eating them. Blessings to everyone.

@vangiefich 4 ай бұрын

I always enjoy your videos! Stay warm!

@bparr6894 4 ай бұрын

I have 45 American bresse chickens and I love them

@catherinemurray5956 4 ай бұрын

Great job on all!

@kirkwilson10 4 ай бұрын

Yes, as a young boy my granddad and I hand milked our two before I went to school. We would turn the calf in on the other side and he would "get her going". Quite a memory...

@scentsbyemebathbody3161 4 ай бұрын

Love your coops ! You guys did a great job securing them ! ❤

@teresahoye6477 4 ай бұрын

Good morning! Thank you for showing us how to make the coops. I love your videos.

@belieftransformation 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful progress & beautiful animals! Thanks for sharing 🤗🇨🇦

@nancypparsons2818 4 ай бұрын

The weather in MO will surprise us every time! Thanks for another great vid.❤

@carolglenn1796 4 ай бұрын

The Hoop Coops are really good ideas. You have put a lot of imagination into making them as comfortable as possible.

@sheribristol2826 4 ай бұрын

Sarah, your silkies sure had me giggling when they were running for the feed 😆

@ruthstill169 4 ай бұрын

🌨😂 oh well, you are ahead of the game.

@rosemarymcgrady5255 4 ай бұрын

I dont have animals, know nothing about Farming, as a child my Grandfather and Granduncle did have a very large Garden growing Vegetables, this is the closest I came, I have been watching your channel for quite some time, I watch how the two of you work together! And your relationship, your ethics, your attitudes are to be commended. And an inspiration to all married couples. GOD Bless and I will continue to follow, as long as you Post.

@sandydaniels2668 4 ай бұрын

Dont worry we got your snow in Illinos. Im 30 minutes south of Chicago and it snowed an inch or so last night and we are getting more now. I have seen possibility of 2 blizzards for us this week coming up. Thank you Kevin and Sarah for all your awesome cooking videos. This Christmas I found a Nessco for $50 cant wait to do my tomatoes for juice and sauce in it instead of my crockpot. Have a blessed 2024.