This was a very thorough walkthrough. I appreciate it.

Thank yoi im in uk no sun this year im feeling it no doubt chickens are too ill add a source of calcium and vit d maybe .

Loved the video! Great info details without the extra ! I’m checking my raptors now of 7 months old. Looks like I bought 6 females. It’s ok coz they were bought for a job;) Eggs not daily now but it works for me. Soon I’ll split them among my three hen enclosures.

That nice goat farmer wasn't a bit interested in KZfaq fame😂 He was no-non-sense, and I like that. Fingers crossed 🤞 for goat blessings! It sounds like they came from well cared for good stock!

Love homemade vanilla!

stop saying 'foul' they're just guineas.

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Hey pop Quiz are you going to the Jamboree, I will be there and would love to meet you guys face to face? God Bless from TN

Great information. So did you do one with rum and one with vodka? And the other question is what do you do with the rest of the vodka?

Two things. One the goats will chew right through chicken wire. You have to use a higher gauge hardware cloth. Two, it's not a great idea to staple or nail into a tree for a variety of reasons. It is not good for the tree and also those Staples and nails are eventually going to fall out and end in the tires of your side by side or lawn mower

Great information! Thanks we have never tried making vanilla before . We actually using vanilla today . We picked our winter banana and cinnamon spice apples and we’re making apple butter . Then using the cores and peels to make apple cider vinegar. Hope y’all have a blessed weekend see you soon .

A great story. My Great Grandfather was the inventor of Root Beer. Hires was the first root beer in the world. He was a food chemist by trade and a strict prohibitionist, so he also invented many alcohol-free flavorings. Most famous of his flavorings was the first-ever, imitation, vanilla extract that did not turn toxic when heated. At first if you used imitation vanilla in a cake, for example, it turned poisonous. After all his commitment to alcohol-free we, as a family have gone full-circle. To his likely chagrin, his great-grandson, a missionary, no less, now makes the real thing and gives it as gifts to supporters. I still feel a bit guilty when buying vodka. It just feels wrong for this person who has never had hard liquor. I age my extract for two years, but then too I make it in 5-ounce bottles. By the way, did you know that vanilla originated here in Mexico? So in the interest of historicity, I only use vanilla beans from Mexico. That puts my nose in the air with my superiority.

At first it works really well then I realized that my water table raised in my backyard and I could no longer use it. So watch out for water tables.

New sub here. I'm an herbalist from WV. I recently foraged some Monarda in the wild and hope to grow some on our property. God bless!

At the beginning of the year I thought I'd experiment with this very thing for the first time. I am also waiting for the 1 year mark to use them, so it won't be much longer. I went down a rabbit hole so I ended up making extract with full size bottles of bourbon, brandy, vodka, and white rum. I still want to make vanilla extract with spiced rum. I'll be set for quite some time. When you finish an extract do you reuse your beans to make more extract or for something else? Also, do you add more beans and/or alcohol as you use the extract? I've heard of this but I assume it would change the flavor a bit. It's always a joy to see what you two have to share. Blessings to you both.

As a logger your not safe in the cut while there logging I’ve shut down sites because of people walking into the cuts

I just found two like that and one the other day like yours. We haven't gotten a lot of sun here either. I'm going to try vitamins supplement.

I think you will be happy with Kiko goat's. I looked into them yests ago. Best of luck. I pray God's blessings on your farm and family

Congratulations on your goats. I share some of your ambition that these will be more long lived.

😂😂😂 their responses are awesome! Your joke...not so much🫣 ha, just kidding!

Nice guys, great stories! Next best thing to the trees whispering themselves. That racoon family must have been moving homes😂

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SC went back to school at beginning of August. Deer season in my county of SC started August 15th-but oh so hot still. But need to go soon cause freezer looking bare of venison. Lots of fish, chicken & vegetables-God is Good

Been trying desperately to get comfrey to live so drop for chickens. Have two little sprigs from at least 20 tubers/roots. That’s my prayer, since friend seems to have no issue growing it. Where get tubers from

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They turn purple, huh? 😂

One of my white Leghorns is laying soft, rubbery eggs. I was thinking it might have been due to too much protein since they're on 18% layer pellets and I also feed them back their eggs 3 days out of the week. Maybe when they concentrate on the eggs they're not eating enough pellets? I'll check the vitamin d as well.

I’m new to the idea and process of silvopasture; can you please tell me more about how the animals creating the terracing happens? We bought sloped property and have huge boulders to contend with in addition to all the other homesteading challenges, and I’d really like to know more about how all these things work together! Thanks for this video, and I look forward to your response!

Great thanks

That was very cool! So nice of those guys to take the time to be interviewed like that. Your property is really coming along nicely! God Bless you guys and all you do!

I wish your crew had been the crew I hired to harvest our trees. 3 years later and we still have all the tops of the trees laying where they fell and a pile of 30 logs that they decided weren't worth their wile, that they just left laying there. We can't access the property AT ALL for the mess.

Thank you for introducing us to your loggers. It is nice to have these professionals available to you to improve your property.

It was good to see all the crew and to hear the stories! And the raccoons...😂😂😂

You joined me for my Saturday morning coffee. I had a great laugh with your screaming sheep insert😂 I need to buy a farm so I can buy your Jersey❤ She's just beautiful!

Did I tell you about using activated charcoal to dry up the runny poop?

I think you will be really happy with the Greg Judy lambs. He is doing excellent work with that flock. I pray all goes well with the transition. God Bless

I love your vintique, show-quality, pickup. That is deserving of a spot at the local antique auto show. Register it quickly to win your trophy. The joke on my side of the screen was that immediately after your dramatic: "They're dropping sheep over the fence!" was the insurance commercial with "Mr. Meyham" carelessly holding the boat to the hitch of the car before letting it go to create a chaotic accident. Then we returned to the screaming lamb. Obviously, the commercial fit perfectly into your drama to add hilarity.

Looked like a fairly smooth transition. I’m ready for some cooler weather and for some of the flys , gnats and bees to go away . We had a litter of 8 rabbits this week .

So sorry about the processor, hard to trust anybody these days. Parasites can be a real problem with goat's. We had trouble with our first set, but later stumbled upon a buck that was parasite resistant and found out that all his offspring were as well. So we were able to build from there. It's very difficult with goat's because they are such neat animals. Chickens are easier God Bless you both

I'm so sorry about Sissy!!! And your butcher 😠 Thank goodness for Anya. I think everyone should have an emotional support cow❤

Amen! Come visit ;)

So sorry you guys have had a rough week..Wev'e been having a rough couple of months too. Life is rough a lot of times isn't it. WE JUST have to keep on keeping on!

🥲. So sad when we have to say goodbye.🙏🏻

That's a bummer about the FDA.. We're still friends right because I LMAO you loading those sheep 🐑 Sheep that are breeding to be dairy sheep are amazing and very love'ie like dogs = much better than goats. Dairy sheep will walk on a leash along with you unlike regular sheep. Texas hair sheep (No wool) they have hair. They get the most money for the meat. I'm in Texas IDN it's hot enough where you are but here is the popular Texas (Hair) sheep breeds, St. Croix, Barbados Blackbelly, Dorper, White Dorper, Katahdin, and Royal White.

Great video thank you guys!As always place looks great.Praying for you all.

What a hassle getting them into the pickup. I am sorry that you were not able to get the lambs to the right market. Sad when you cannot get true information from a business. How long will it take for the worm eggs to be off the homestead?

Exploring "The Dark Side of Homesteading" with honesty and courage is truly commendable. Your willingness to address the challenges and difficulties faced in homesteading demonstrates both resilience and authenticity. It’s inspiring to see how you share these experiences openly, providing a balanced and real perspective on the journey. And I am Floating Village Life, Hit follow and let's explore together!

Wow.. what a fiasco... So sorry you got cheated like that. *hugs* Sorry about your ewe, too. 😢 I lost a ram and 3 or my 4 lambs to cocci.. I just saved my main ram by sprinkling their soaked grain with activated charcoal. Took about 3 days for the scours to dry up. He's regaining weight now. Maybe I found the remedy? As soon as you see the sloppy poop, start with the charcoal.

Wow… 🥲

Your behind-the-scenes look at mountain logging reveals the incredible skill and dedication required for such a demanding task. It’s fascinating to see the hard work and meticulous planning that goes into every cut and maneuver. Your passion for showcasing this intricate process not only educates but also deepens our appreciation for the craft. And I am Floating Village Life, Hit follow and let's explore together!