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I Have a Special Surprise Today
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3 жыл бұрынIn the middle of all my farm work, I have a special surprise for you today! We're getting ready to take our first batch of winter pigs to the butcher, and I explain the steps we take to make loading easier on butcher day. Then I start fixing fences, getting ready for the cattle to go out on pasture soon. And a little more manure to spread, along with my surprise: foraging for ramps (a type of wild leek) in the woods. It's a beautiful spring day on the farm!
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@I_like_pears 3 жыл бұрын
With the amount of manure you spread, you could be a politician! :)
@akallio9000 3 жыл бұрын
Tip: When you're trying to find where the fence is shorting to ground, drive along the fence with your AM radio tuned between stations, when you're near the short, you'll hear the "click, click" where the short occurs.
@azimus1776 3 жыл бұрын
"People are too judgemental these days, I can tell just by looking at them" +1 I'm stealing that one
@Drew-gj1es 3 жыл бұрын
Can definitely see why you switched to the large round bales. Less work baling and much easier to feed.
@AdamMuhle 3 жыл бұрын
Yep, generally speaking the only people still using small squares these days are those who don't have the equipment to handle round bales. My brother sells thousands of small squares a year to hobby horse owners and horse boarding places.
@ottocarr3688 3 жыл бұрын
It costs nothing to subscribe to the best site on you tube. Farming, marketing, animals galore and and a comedian.
@warrenwhirley6485 3 жыл бұрын
PIGGOOOOOO'SSSSSSSS!!!!!!! I'm so glad to see you backed that trailer up to their pen so they will have a place to get away from the mud and to get out of the cold spring wind and rains. That should be nice for them until you move them out with the other piggo's this summer. Your a nice man. Thank you...
@JustaFewAcresFarm 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to disappoint, but in a few days I'll be closing the trailer doors on them and I'll be hauling them off to the butcher...
@warrenwhirley6485 3 жыл бұрын
@@JustaFewAcresFarm wait, What?
@tallcedars2310 2 жыл бұрын
Love that you have a private source of triliums for yourselves!
@robertgann900 3 жыл бұрын
I’m not a farmer. Always had a passion for it. It’s enjoyable watching the videos! Peace!
@marketingguru6986 3 жыл бұрын
Regarding the Dexters, Pete says, "...I don't know why I take so much pleasure in their unhappiness." LOL....HILARIOUS!!!! :)
@donaldwallace7934 3 жыл бұрын
The Dad jokes were great today Pete!! 🤣 Have a great weekend!!
@murlthomas2243 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I and my cousins used to dig ramps in the woods as kids. When I got married, I found them growing near our rental in Michigan. I took some home and fixed them, but my husband, a city boy wouldn’t eat them. His loss.
@anthonyhengst2908 3 жыл бұрын
That trick for pig loading is the best thing. If you could patent that you'd earn royalties..... Mainly from me. Fixing fence and picking stones, that's my weekend. Have a great weekend!!
@lynnclark3495 3 жыл бұрын
My family in Blythe CA Been doing it that way 70 years- nothing new ha ha 🚜🐔🐷
@wvn-scale5395 3 жыл бұрын
Guys make sure to let the ads play, P gives us great content better than any television network, let the ads play!
@cocobread7023 3 жыл бұрын
Letting the ads play does something?
@andrewbarber7624 3 жыл бұрын
When you skip they don't get the money from the advertisement. If you watch the person who put the video up will make a small but significant part of the "monetization" of the video. I'm almost positive this isn't the correct verbage for what I am saying but I feel the point is there.
@cocobread7023 3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewbarber7624 yeah i got you. Thanks for the knowledge.
@russellehler6706 3 жыл бұрын
You are a natural comedian. I enjoy your videos A LOT.
@trytobetheballpeople 3 жыл бұрын
It IS the little things that make life grand!
@terrymabrey1467 2 жыл бұрын
Pete, I really enjoy your post. As soon as I get my other knee (left) knee replaced im going to start back raising my chickens for meat and eggs i still have one hog but got rid of cows and veggie garden as both knees were completly shot. I grow mostly for my family. A hobby farm for sure. I have had to all but stop. I still have my hog to kill and honey bees. Since i have been down i watch you everyday. Gives me encouragment. Hope you have a great day. Terry
@darkiee69 3 жыл бұрын
Throw the ramps in a blender, blend them, and then throw in some soft butter and you'll have a great garlic butter for all the barbecues during summer. Or use them to make soup.
@michaelcollins6851 3 жыл бұрын
You made your day look like a good day
@chessman483 Жыл бұрын
Our year old sow had our first ever batch of piglets two days ago. She had 8 perfect pigs. So far haven’t lost any. I am lucky as she farrowed in long dry grass and I remember you saying the piglets can get caught in long grass and get squashed by the Sow. Our second Sow is due in a couple of days. Hopefully we have another success.
@jamiepeeler9660 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Pastures are beautiful.
@Patty57P 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to find your channel. I love watching in the mornings before I go to work. Your jokes and videos make my day! Thank you!
@DeeDee-dl7sl 3 жыл бұрын
This man and his wife should make everyone appreciate Farmers! Hard work that many would not and could not do!!! Thanks for the videos, I am amazed at all you do!
@petertuinema6334 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Pete. FYI, the Trillium is the provincial flower of Ontario. it is the logo of the Ontario Government.
@blakemash7122 3 жыл бұрын
I really love these videos. Keep up the good work Pete!!
@lynnclark3495 3 жыл бұрын
That’s some fine Ham there Pete!! Love your videos keep up the good work 🐔🚜🐷
@cherylmiller5438 3 жыл бұрын
Love it when livestock go to butcher shop
@jonathanwalkup4010 3 жыл бұрын
I live in WV. And ramps are a delicacy here. So many ways to fix them. Very delicious.
@dawnajamison430 2 жыл бұрын
Even though I am watching the older ones for the first time!! Doing catch up, I am so enjoying each one. I take away new knowledge every video. My nephew Joe IV started a new small farm in A little town of Brockway, PA. You and your wife and children taught his family so much. Thank you.
@lbarnhill5493 3 жыл бұрын
I gotta hand it to you, Pete. For all the hard work you do, including these uploads, you seem be happier than those who work little; in the glass and concrete towers.
@jamesmorrison1884 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video Pete. The white trillium is the provincial flower for Ontario. Supposably illegal to destroy here and also in New York state and some other states. Spring is so much fun the birds are back the frogs are out nice to hear them. So smart to start feeding pigs in the trailer makes loading easy. Have a great day.
@jerryolson3408 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing better than a good set of Klein electricians plyers !
@lynnclark3495 3 жыл бұрын
Tool of choice brother 👍👍⚡️
@jerrycardinale2827 3 жыл бұрын
Love it, lots of work, always busy, fun, nature, great, you been blessed. Good food too.
@TheBaken1 3 жыл бұрын
100 k subscribers...woohoo. way to go Pete. Congratulations
@andrewwillard2313 3 жыл бұрын
So close to 100k!
@devinstocker3215 3 жыл бұрын
thats what it said
@williamharn9048 3 жыл бұрын
Go!!
@nanchesca3950 3 жыл бұрын
It's 100k now!!👍🏻
@stevenh.5181 2 жыл бұрын
Patty’s just doing her job.
@1shirleynewman 3 жыл бұрын
Love those ramps. I won't tell
@grantguy8933 3 жыл бұрын
So much too learn and to do everyday. It’s really productive and fulfilling. God bless.
@joseysickmon1 2 жыл бұрын
The plant with the yellow flower is edible as well!! Trout lily very good
@raincoast9010 3 жыл бұрын
You have a great pig loading strategy!
@bobtucker9188 3 жыл бұрын
Great fun...thanks
@JL-xn3zy 3 жыл бұрын
It’s awesome seeing those fields green! Keep up the great work 👍👍👍
@deborahleeedwards5510 2 жыл бұрын
Your “Dad Jokes” make my day, lol
@timothyashworth7161 2 жыл бұрын
Great commentary! This is my favorite new channel.
@n.elliottnoorlun8304 3 жыл бұрын
Pete, my friend, I am HOOKED on your videos!!! Your jokes, wisdom, smile, etc. are so enjoyable!!! I brag about your channel to all my family and friends!!! Hope you achieve100K subscribers soon, and quickly enjoy 200K subscribers cause we all need a great guy like you to share the glories of a small farm!!! ;o)
@JustaFewAcresFarm 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Elliot!!
@yoopermann7942 3 жыл бұрын
yup, i have all three growing on my property,, the yellow flowers are trout lilies, or dog tooth lilies, then ramps or leeks,, and two colors of trilliums the red and the white,, also have jack-in-the pulpit and many other plants that most dont think about,, great video
@mzimmerman1988 3 жыл бұрын
busy day! thanks for the video.
@d.j.robinson9424 3 жыл бұрын
Doc's evening engagements..😂 great job on 100k. 👍👍💛🚜
@grantboucher9342 3 жыл бұрын
little flags on the fence make them easier to see..........then a piece of fence with a flag then you and missus can carry a long peice of wire to corral the cows and move them as you wish
@robertadriver6931 3 жыл бұрын
Loved your dad jokes! Glad you were able to get fence repaired, & yes the manure never stops but it does have to be dealt with on a regular basis.
@jeffcrist2977 3 жыл бұрын
Love the jokes. Beautiful farm, you keep it well. I've learned a lot of practical things watching this channel. Still wish I had gotten in when I was younger. Have to settle for a few acres and a chicken coop in my silver yrs. I'm still laughing over the "lawyer present" joke.
@planbhomestead8276 3 жыл бұрын
this brought back good memories of going hunting for leeks or ramps in the spring time with my grandmother. She always new where to find them. We also would search for the Lady Slippers and fiddle head ferns. We Enjoy the channel and I got my dad watching it now , he is an old John Deere mechanic and was a dairy farmer. Keep up the good work Pete!
@williamharn9048 3 жыл бұрын
Oh Yeah, it's a 100K!!! Congrats Pete and family.
@earllutz2663 2 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos. Keep them coming, if it's not too much trouble.
@thehamlinwoodshop 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed it Pete. Thanks!
@hoberghacienda2267 3 жыл бұрын
I never knew you were a politician! They spread a lot of manure too!!😄
@JL-xn3zy 3 жыл бұрын
100K subscribers - AWESOME and CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Been with you since you had 8k. Keep the great videos coming and God bless you and the family Pete!
@louiserawle8999 3 жыл бұрын
Hahshaha love the quick buck joke Pete
@michaelthescreechowl9427 3 жыл бұрын
I love this channel. Thank you
@nelsoncreekfarm 3 жыл бұрын
Love spring time and the jokes. Like your parts box on the front of the C. Right where you can get to it. Love the friendly "Farmers Wave". Glad to see that you "stop to smell the roses" or in this case, take a walk through the woods.
@CaribouOrange 3 жыл бұрын
'Some people these days are too judgemental' took me a few moments, waiting for the rest! Decent Dad joke
@mrblackblacks9567 3 жыл бұрын
You found your first horseshoe
@garygris7956 3 жыл бұрын
too good! I really enjoy your humor! Great videos
@MarkWYoung-ky4uc 3 жыл бұрын
You're right Mr. Pete. It is the little things in life and the older you get, the more you learn that. Naturally, if you have fences, they constantly need fixing.
@jordanbarola9032 2 жыл бұрын
Im a pig raiser also from Philippines 😁😁🎈
@neil1786 3 жыл бұрын
I could watch hours of the old tractors spreading manure. Thanks for uploading.
@mindym.1166 3 жыл бұрын
Those yellow wild flowers are called Trout Lily. I have a bunch of them in my woods here in Indiana. And trilliums too. I’ve never dug up ramps, but I’ll be hunting morels this weekend!
@scoldingwhisper 3 жыл бұрын
the bulbs of the Ramps are great pickled
@lucyvos4261 3 жыл бұрын
I think those feeding troughs are so cool
@stevesoutdoorworld4340 3 жыл бұрын
All you need is me to come in every fall with my bow and arrows and will take care of that deer problem!
@keithmcallister4917 3 жыл бұрын
Things are greening up nice there! It’s snowing here today. Poor mans fertilizer is what I call it. Have a great weekend Peter! Like your jokes
@tenpennyfarm1373 3 жыл бұрын
Your pastures are looking great. Thank you for your videos, you are an inspiration for my son and I starting to farm part of the old family farm.
@michaelgregg5367 3 жыл бұрын
I love the sound of an H Farmall
@anthonybenanti5651 3 жыл бұрын
I never thought I’d be watching a guy spread manure while I’m on my lunch break. But here I am, and Pete you make it enjoyable! Have a nice weekend
@daveyoder9519 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on getting to 100,000 subscribers Pete! A testament to your well-done videos!
@karenschlenker1241 3 жыл бұрын
Have a great day Pete. 💯👍👏
@vangiefich 3 жыл бұрын
Your dad jokes are too good! I really enjoy your humor! Great videos!
@ribirchfield9496 3 жыл бұрын
As you are picking cut roots off with knife. Put roots back in hole. Majority will come up again next year.
@katieandkevinsears7724 3 жыл бұрын
Those little piggies went to market.
@ITrustInDog 3 жыл бұрын
Mr Incredible at it again. Thanks for the great content!
@ihildreth 3 жыл бұрын
We all keep our fence supplies in a bucket, and we all have our favorite fence pliers.
@donbright3340 3 жыл бұрын
More valuable advice
@davidschlecht3016 3 жыл бұрын
The life of a farmer is a real variety of things to do and the changes in the weather and the seasons make for a great life!
@allthingsbethie 3 жыл бұрын
You're so lucky to have rain. We've had zero. It's annoying.
@kiddfamilyfarmllc9962 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see I'm not the only one not using a 4 wheeler
@JustaFewAcresFarm 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I never understood why so many people use 4 wheelers. Our Super C is just as easy to get on, is cheaper to buy, and can do more jobs than a 4 wheeler.
@rudgerhotsma 3 жыл бұрын
CONCRATS WITH 100K SUBSCRIBERS🥳🥳🎉
@AndrewHCann 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Pete :) also on fence on each how about connecting fence to solid wood post to in ground 4 feet on each plus have wire wrapped 2 circle to the straight wire wound tight and do gap at entering field sections to plus woods too ! Also yes Truilluamn flowers growing up hear Ontario on farm forest or homestead also don't want pick them or get fine by land forest company and that flowers is Ontario Canada nation flower to if didn't know that! Hope have excellent day plus weekend too and everyone to!
@TheNakidGardeners 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Pete on hitting the 100K subscribers. Great dad jokes.
@sonictornado 3 жыл бұрын
I love what you're doing. I am learning as much as I can live a life similar to what you have made for you and your family. Your content is always so educational, relatable and entertaining. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us all!
@johnnyhighwoods1780 3 жыл бұрын
Your hogs are real handsome! Oh, and l busted a gut with Jack the Ripper. thanks Pete for the great content,... l bet those cookies were washed down with some good tasting cow juice! always, farmer john
@jacksmith827 3 жыл бұрын
I love the Jack the Ripper joke!
@jeannedigennaro6484 3 жыл бұрын
Cool about the Ramps.
@davidfuller8304 3 жыл бұрын
When we use those cheap aluminum Corners like you have. Once we get that Gizmo all installed. Then we use some of our hot wire to tie it together great once we started doing that. Other than the post trying to come out of the ground. We are staying trouble-free
@jenverhelst6477 3 жыл бұрын
Must be nice, we’re in southern Canada. We had a snow storm at the beginning of the week. Snow is still not all gone. Lilacs are budding and the grass is just starting to sprout. My hubby has been impatiently looking forward to being able to get out and do outside stuff
@edgoldman3670 3 жыл бұрын
Such a great content and positive Pete! Thank you for sharing!!!
@franssteenbergh8358 3 жыл бұрын
nice stories Pete thks..
@a.m.v.6938 3 жыл бұрын
Send some of that rain out to California the farmers in the San Joaquin valley desperately need some.
@miraclefarm1927 3 жыл бұрын
We so enjoy your videos. Not only do we enjoy all your farming videos, but as new KZfaq creators I really admire all the ways you use your camera. Even during a talk you keep coming from different angles, I know that has to be a lot of work. Today I was enjoying the ride on the tractor and how smooth it was. How do you do it!? I know it doesn't have anything to do with farming, but how you do all this would be a great video. Thanks foe all the hard work. Blessings
@nanchesca3950 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the 100k sir, much deserved!! So glad I found ya!
@allanulen3809 3 жыл бұрын
great video pete. the dad jokes just crushed it. by the way after watching you video in the md you helped me out with a little project. the carbide grinder on the dremel. i had been using a grinder shaft. just used the carbide this morning and it worked great. again thanks for all you do.
@rough-hewnhomestead5737 3 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh yes, RAMPS! I'm from WV and a lot of people dig them here. Delicious! I'm also an herbalist and I love hearing about the flora in your area. God bless!
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