Living off the Land - Feed Your family from Your homestead

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A homestead is a place of production. Food, fiber, and fuel are just a few of the things a homestead can produce for a family. Most importantly, a homestead can produce a great quality of life for you, and those you care most about.
In this video we give you a tour of our homestead at its peak, early summer. This time of year is a busy one for us. We have chickens on pasture, for both meat and eggs. We have pigs we are raising to feed our family, and provide us with some product to sell to our local community. We have a cow in the fields, eating grass. She is pregnant, producing a calve, and soon, farm fresh milk. We also have ducks, turkeys, and guineas, all helping to produce and care for the land we live on.
We also are growing plants on our homestead. Potatoes, tomatoes, herbs. The new orchard is growing apples, pears, peaches, plumbs, nectarines and lots and lots of berries!
In addition to food, our homestead provides us with fuel, energy, and a wonderful place to raise a family. Take a tour of our homestead today, and be inspired to grow your own homestead!

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@shawner4640 6 жыл бұрын

"A home consumes, a Homestead produces" Love this definition.

@katrinar9310 6 жыл бұрын

Shawne Roach I never thought about a house as consuming, but it is so true!

@performancegroup310 5 жыл бұрын

Rich Kate it consumes 30 years of your hard work.

@modular1479 4 жыл бұрын

Stop being cringy

@jeffkingofearth 5 жыл бұрын

Living off the land is the best way to live a life

@gracefullyrose 7 жыл бұрын

We just purchased 8.5 acres. Here goes nothing. I really enjoy the videos. Thank you for all of the work you put into them.

@Homesteadyshow 7 жыл бұрын

+Bonnie Crawford awesome! Congrats

@gracefullyrose 6 жыл бұрын

JohnTheWolf It’s moving along quite nicely. Patience is the key. But it is awesome seeing rewards from our work and seeing things work for us like they should.

@TheKristenGibson 6 жыл бұрын

Bonnie Crawford go for it! You got this.

@gracefullyrose 6 жыл бұрын

KristenGibson_CanadianGirl thank you! Loving it! Now if my mailbox would stop getting knocked over we would be golden. Lol

@TheKristenGibson 6 жыл бұрын

Bonnie Crawford was the mailbox post just put into the dirt? Was concrete poured? Sometimes the dirt isn't enough to support the post on its own.

@therealandyncrystal 6 жыл бұрын

I am so jealous! This is the lifestyle I wants so much! So wonderful and beautiful.

@Duck-nb4ci 5 жыл бұрын

you can get there!!!!!!!!! a year ago we would not at all think that we would be looking at a farm in 5 days!

@christinascleaning 6 жыл бұрын

this encouraged me so much! My dream is to have that much land and about the same size house weird LOL I know with God ALL things are possible!! God Bless

@letstalkaboutjesus9614 5 жыл бұрын

Just imagine how much land you'll have in heaven!😂😂😂

@letstalkaboutjesus9614 5 жыл бұрын

And just imagine how big your MANSION will be!😂😂😂😂

@letstalkaboutjesus9614 5 жыл бұрын

And just imagine how much food you will reap!!😂😂😂😂😂

@letstalkaboutjesus9614 5 жыл бұрын

And just imagine how much God loves you!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Amen😊

@2submit 5 жыл бұрын

most of the homestead vids are of people who have money in the bank,,, watch afew of those who dont.. just to have a better realistic view of the hard work of farming

@TtvLunaticSuits 5 жыл бұрын

Im 20 buying a 4bed 2 bath 7acres So excited!

@johnkolesh6107 5 жыл бұрын

U are lucky gal like to hear more of you

@Duck-nb4ci 5 жыл бұрын

good luck! (its soooo fun!)

@virtuousglean7216 5 жыл бұрын

My dream

@jefferywarren5349 5 жыл бұрын

If you need someone that has experience in get started I can help I'm in Jay FL my family has lived like this since the revalushonary war I'm very interested in starting a homestead from scratch I no lots of tricky things that could take a person that doesn't lot of time and effort

@kofifrank 5 жыл бұрын

Nice...best of luck...you can do it!!!

@hart796 7 жыл бұрын

Great video tour! Its awesome u have a milking cow now. God Bless

@ThelaziaCafe 6 жыл бұрын

Wow. I have 4 kids, theyre 6, 4, and the twins are 1. We have an acre and a half and plan on getting chickens and bees moved in by next spring.... along with our potatoes, pumpkins, onions, and apple trees. To be honest i was feeling a bit overwhelmed until i heard what you said toward the end about how you were still working on it and plan to do more over time. Thanks for the inspiration!

@Homesteadyshow 6 жыл бұрын

+TimTheScarecrow keep it up Tim! Little by little you grow, and the older kids can help a lot! My 7 year old is an awesome farm hand!

@YamiKisara 4 жыл бұрын

Funnily enough it doesn't get all that much more work once you get more animals. You still have to get up early to feed and potentionally milk them and you have to clean their stands regularly, but it's not much different whether it's one or three cows. Sure, it's different when it's 10 or more cows, but then you'd also naturally get some kind of machine to help, so the time spent at it is still roughly the same. And with children around it's just a blast. Even a preschool kid can take care of the chickens or ducks or feed the rabbits if you cut the grass for him, he or she can also take care of hay if you prepare it yourselves (I would know, that's how I've been raised). A kid at around 10 can learn how to milk a cow or at least a sheep and help with the feeding, he or she can clean the coop on their own. A teenage boy at around 15 will be able to take care of a grown up bull if he's been raised on a farm. It helps if the first born or at least one of the children is raised in the fashion of staying on the property with his or her family. In their own house if needs be, but it ensures enough manpower for when you grow old without having to worry that what you've build is gonna be gone once you can no longer take care of it all. Y'know, just like how it's natural for humans.

@arnetrahughes2277 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.

@jesseruss9987 5 жыл бұрын

This video brought me so much joy. God bless you and your family .

@emk6334 4 жыл бұрын

I found implementing one aspect at a time allowed me to build up my homestead whilst continuing working a full time job. This way it did not become overwhelming. Started with chickens, then sheep, then bees. My orchard I expand by a few trees every year. I was also able to have cows agisted on my property, allowing me to learn about keeping them. I ended up buying one of cows with a heifer calf and have been milking for nearly 6 months now. It is a fantastic addition to our home. Videos like this encourage me to continue building upon our homestead. Thank you for the tour!

@missourigirl4101 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. You are so good at this! Videography , speaking, calm, honest and knowledgeable. Thx to you both!!!

@jabao1990 6 жыл бұрын

I love your videos man. I bought 22 acre here in El Campo, Texas and I am leaing a lot rom you. Thank you very much. God bless.

@vegangreatlife 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thanks for sharing. Homesteady ~ great name. Great property and very cute farm home. Living as we once did ~ traditional ways revival!

@melvillbrown2021 5 жыл бұрын

Lots of great new ideas that I have to put into practice, thank you for this video.

@khills1181 5 жыл бұрын

Just saw your video on making a chicken roost and I knew right away...."This guy knows what he's doing". So I subscribed. It's just that simple. Looking forward to watching and learning from your vids!! Thanks in advance.

@beroiastudies4758 6 жыл бұрын

Your homestead is beautiful 😃

@lenwhatever4187 7 жыл бұрын

This one was what my wife and I needed, Thanks.

@jaysonwilliams3938 5 жыл бұрын

dude, your videos are absolutely brilliant - well done, kudos!

@sandrasellersriordan8582 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! So imformative. Thank you for sharing!

@arlenejohnson9597 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! congratulations on living off the land. looking forward to more videos.

@shacheb 6 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and from just watching this video and your chicken video, I know that I will be watching more. You really make helpful and informative videos to help out people new to homesteading. Thanks and keep on doing what you're doing.

@SantosMaldonadoBeni 5 жыл бұрын

You seem so confident about and passionate about what you do. This is a LOVELY VIDEO(:

@basilandbayleaves2392 5 жыл бұрын

I love this video very informative! Great job!

@hoffmansforhim7365 4 жыл бұрын

Love watching these on the rewind! 3 years ago, can't believe it

@paulang8267 5 жыл бұрын

I am so envious, you stole my dreams. Well done and keep up the good work.

@holinesspreaching 7 жыл бұрын

I was afraid we were going to have to send search and rescue after y'all! Haha I thought y'all were probably busy. Glad to see more videos!

@pyrolord9000 5 жыл бұрын

Those weeds are an incredibly nutritious, low maintenance food source. Lots of greens! Clover, dandelion, plantain, purslane and more are so good for you!

@kofifrank 5 жыл бұрын

This is very inspiring...great job👍👍👍👍

@thedarkhairedone7672 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this is so fantastic!!

@AlexGledhill237 5 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of this lifestyle. I'm 22 and living on and running a farm is my dream

@sandiegotropicalgarden3531 5 жыл бұрын

Great Channel, I’m new to your channel and it is so exciting to watch your project go thru, thanks for sharing and don’t stop posting.

@nerysjones7333 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching the video. I found the information useful, for example you distinguish between a meat chicken and chicken for eggs. I like the fact that the chickens have access to a forest, as that is where they are most comfortable. The information about the pigs was useful; I had not realized that a pig could grow so much in 6 months. Very practical and useful information

@gengc2003 7 жыл бұрын

Very good explanation of the meaning of/difference in home/ homestead.

@131dyana 4 жыл бұрын

I also use a gallon jar and put tea bags in and a lid. We put the jar in the sun and have sunshine tea in warm weather.

@timadams1994 4 жыл бұрын

You guys have a beautiful place and animals thanks for sharing 😁

@davishomestead7677 5 жыл бұрын

I subbed to your channel. "Real people", I love it. And very informative

@brettc4387 2 жыл бұрын

what a fantastic channel. greetings from Bunbury Western Australia. Great information. hope to start my own homestead one day

@candicechristensen1753 7 жыл бұрын

I needed this update!!! Love it!

@Homesteadyshow 7 жыл бұрын

+Candice Christensen thanks Candice

@princed47130 5 жыл бұрын

Your wife is one LUCKY lady!

@yolandamaldonado897 6 жыл бұрын

Love your channel, good job !

@marilynmarilynohearn476 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I learned lots.

@notsosilentmajority1 5 жыл бұрын

Hey brother...........AWESOME video!! This is the first video I have come across from your channel. You really did a great job explaining and educating people that may be wondering about homesteading. You have a beautiful homestead and a beautiful family. I look forward to catching up on your videos. Continued success and God bless you all.

@Lilly-ud6qs 5 жыл бұрын

This is my dream,loved this video!.

@theItalianshamrock 5 жыл бұрын

I also live in CT, Im currently freezing haha. Your homestead is amazing!

@montecali619 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome im 1:20 in amd im hooked keep making videos

@cameronmurray4479 7 жыл бұрын

Loved the video, Aust. I was glad to see you post, as it had been a while! Super cool to see the tour/home. Keep it up!

@Homesteadyshow 7 жыл бұрын

I know Cam, we been busy! Glad you enjoyed it!

@johndoee4742 5 жыл бұрын

Woah, i am in the same state. I love when i watch vids and find this out lol

@marvinelder3828 7 жыл бұрын

Really neat video. Very interesting to say the least.

@lynnlamont9427 5 жыл бұрын

I love gardening and having my own resources. I cannot have livestock where I live but I grow a lot of fruits and veggies...herbs too. I grow food everywhere. I really like vertical gardening as it takes up less space. I enen grow black pepper plants in pots which I overwinter indoors. They are super easy to propagate for sharing. I also have dwarf bananas which I overwinter indoors. 😀

@alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi2923 7 жыл бұрын

one of my kittens heard the turkeys in the video and made a hilarious face

@Homesteadyshow 7 жыл бұрын

haha! Cool

@alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi2923 7 жыл бұрын

Homesteady yeah my shop/barn kittens are hilarious

@rudyo8409 6 жыл бұрын

Just a fantastic Vid" Thank U 4 sharin....

@ArunMPEdison 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Great presentation.

@sangeetadesai8104 4 жыл бұрын

I love the way you're livin

@Daniel-nf8pp 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the tour. The clothes line. ✌

@OhHenrysMusic 5 жыл бұрын

You sir inspire me to do the same thing for my family!

@dorothyinnes6429 6 жыл бұрын

Nice overview. Thanks.

@memorabadan5169 5 жыл бұрын

Purchased a home with almost 4 acres i want to have a few chickens im exited thanks for the info!!

@tj1be118 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video and intruducing of your Dream! I'm a little jealous.

@hollybacon3172 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Thank you

@thebelhumeurs1086 7 жыл бұрын

Great tour! Love that you guys have that lawn area, as we begin to build our homestead we're planning out a similar area just for us to enjoy and relax on, a little park area on our 60 acres just outside of Portland :-D

@Homesteadyshow 7 жыл бұрын

+The Belhumeurs it's important to enjoy your poop free play area 😉

@GrowFamilyNetwork 6 жыл бұрын

really encouraging...thanks for the share

@Slabforkhomestead 7 жыл бұрын

We. Missed. You! Loved the update. We move to our homestead in 323 days! Hope you can manage to fit in a few more videos soon amongst all the homestead work.

@Homesteadyshow 7 жыл бұрын

+MadBomberDesigns thanks! Good to be missed 😁 wow! That's a countdown! Congrats!

@DentistPai 6 жыл бұрын

So inspirational ! I want to do the same i live in California..... great work

@freakygeaktwo 7 жыл бұрын

when I hang clothes to dry it's usually clean not dirty ;) great tour sir thanks for sharing :D

@Homesteadyshow 7 жыл бұрын

+freakygeaktwo I know, my attempt at a lame joke 😂

@freakygeaktwo 7 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry I did not catch it wish I understood better how to read between the lines if that would have helped here at all :D

@patriciastaton6182 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hometead love it

@bulletbobweldon1442 6 жыл бұрын

Wow congratulations! What a beautiful homestead you have created. I am subscribed, Can’t wait to watch more of your videos and watch you grow. I as well want to build a homestead and currently live in the city. But will be selling and moving to the country within in a year to start my own. Best wishes on your future homesteading endeavors.

@chriswanderer138 6 жыл бұрын

So cool, a farm in the forest!

@ronniepate4315 5 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed , right up my alley

@insidekateskitchen 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks for the intro. I've subscribed and rung the bell.

@seempark801 4 жыл бұрын

'If you wanna learn more.....click on the playlist' lol. They have the info you need here. Good stuff!

@pamelagonzalez9567 5 жыл бұрын

What a great Homestead really beautiful animals to I'm a sucker for cows and she sure is beautiful great video thanks :)

@keithmueller9685 3 жыл бұрын

It's good that you planted fruit and nut tree's. Because a lot of people plant fruit trees but they forget all about their nuts

@josephgigante4314 5 жыл бұрын

Love!!!the video

@Hockey_6 5 жыл бұрын

Your animals are so cool and cite

@Steve-ps6qw 5 жыл бұрын

You said it, the reason i don't like gardens is the bending over that is required! That was a great tour, I have to show my wife as we are closing on 10 acres this weekend. Awesome video!

@cliffleetv3421 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro for information hope to start a homestead one day

@nitaf71 7 жыл бұрын

You have a beautiful farm. Have you thought of doing a trade with a fruits, herbs, and vegetable farmer? You provide meats and dairy products and they provide seasonal produce. Just a thought

@carisareymo8871 6 жыл бұрын

awesome, thank you so much

@hiltonroberts1427 6 жыл бұрын

This is great my friend . God is blessing you!

@realdiamondshow 5 жыл бұрын

I see a man, planning, working and nature providing sun, air, the soil and water. These are the rewards of working wisely with nature.....where is a god?.

@whitewavegsd4479 5 жыл бұрын

Potatoes are a great way to have filling meals for close to nothing in cost. I know they say don’t, but after the first yr of buying the seed potatoes, I don’t spend a penny. I take some of the crappy potatoes that grew and let them spud, and plant those ones. Never had an issue with disease or problems.

@kickassv8 5 жыл бұрын

At first I was skeptical of your video. You look too nice to be a homesteader. But I really enjoyed your video. You have a really great setup. I'm subbing because it nice was watching your video and I would like to see more.

@clairebear1359 5 жыл бұрын

Cool video!

@PullipKisses 5 жыл бұрын

I hope to one day be able to do something this amazing

@mkivy 5 жыл бұрын

Ur view with a family....more N more like my wife and I are retired...both 65 and purchasing a log home from Meadow Lark homes for cash...now we are looking fo land...we will purchase chickens, goats, rabbits and grow most of our own food...best wishes...u have a lot to look forward to.

@TamGreat 5 жыл бұрын

Ladybug is so precious!!

@theflockfather4377 7 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@Charlestonlove 5 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍🏿 I enjoyed the video

@SouthernFoodJunkie 7 жыл бұрын

Lots of great advice. Thanks for sharing.

@felipeferrari1260 5 жыл бұрын

amazing video and channel. subscribed! keep it up

@hotstixx 6 жыл бұрын

Really great job..subscribed.

@dwalsh4027 7 жыл бұрын

I didn't want to tour to end.

@alpenglw4743 5 жыл бұрын

amazing !! this is the dream life :)

@autoglass614 6 жыл бұрын

thank you

@beowolf19751 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome lifestyle!!

@RobinWorld33 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@pixelapocrypha 4 жыл бұрын

This is so cool! My husband and I are trying to pay down our debts currently but I think in our next apartment I want to try a container garden. Maybe one day I'll save up enough to buy my own plot of land haha! Wishing you the best from Texas.

@inglescallejero 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thanks

@hillybeaner9689 5 жыл бұрын

A home also provides...shelter, security, and comforts that would be sorely missed if you had to live without it.

@marysibb 5 жыл бұрын

I am retiring in December of this year and am going to take care of my elderly mother in the country in northern Ontario. She’s on two acres and I want to do gardening and chickens. I am really into preserving so I am hoping to get a stall in the market every summer. What type of apples grow the quickest? Thanks for the great videos. I love them. Just subscribed.