5 Years on Our Farm in Portugal: Facing Challenges and Cherishing Memories

[@OKportugal]

Five years ago, we began a new chapter of our lives on this beautiful farm in central Portugal. In this Vlog, I share how things haven’t been quite working out this year. From broken-down tractors and machinery to drought-like conditions, it’s been a year filled with challenges. We also take a moment to reflect on the highs and lows of our journey -embracing the joys of rural living, remembering the animals and loved ones who have been part of our story, and sharing the valuable lessons we've learned along the way. Thank you for being part of the journey 😁

[@magicwendy210]

wow where has 5 years gone, l have followed you from the beginning, sending hugs to you both and your pets x

[@OKportugal]

Thank you Wendy... Time has flown past!!!

[@virginiajorgensen8614]

5 years already and your place is looking great.

[@OKportugal]

Its very green for a change! :D Loving it!

[@manuelgouveia2710]

Hi Ken & Gina. Feliz Natal 🎄 Your videos are always very informative and very interesting about life in central Portugal 🇵🇹. Obrigado.

[@OKportugal]

Thanks Manuel! Feliz Natal to you and your family too :)

[@blugirlart]

Hello Ken and Gina,nice to see you today, greetings from the USA

[@OKportugal]

Hey, thanks for joining us on our premiere... all the best to you :)

[@gerrypender]

Happy anniversary. Wherever we go there will be trials and tribulations along the way. It's all part of life and we will find ways to get round them. As always I wish you well in your journey ❤️

[@OKportugal]

100% Gerry... all the best to you mate :)

[@anajoaquina]

Olá, excelente retrospectiva dos 5 anos em Portugal. Sim, o mundo já está sofrendo com a falta d'água, veja os rios no Amazonas😮. Parabéns Ken e Gina, boas Festas 🎄

[@OKportugal]

Obrigado Ana :)

[@manuelplacido1634]

Congratulations on your 5 on your years farm looking good like your area lot pastor land thank you for your videos

[@OKportugal]

Obrigado Manuel :)

[@deborahwhite2339]

Wow! 5 years. It's been a while. Maybe a senior kitty would be good company for the kitty. 🙂👍👍🎅🇨🇦

[@OKportugal]

Aah we really dont know.... i think it might be a bad idea...im not sure

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Very enjoyable. Happy Christmas to you both. Thanks for all the lovely videos 🎄🎄🎄🎄🥰☘️

[@melinda5777]

Great, enjoyable video! ❤❤

[@OKportugal]

Thanks Melinda... on Wednesday i should have the next vlog ready... Joaquim is back and things start moving again :)

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Thank you, and Happy 5th anniversary!

[@OKportugal]

Thank you, ( i wrote the wrong response earlier here to your comment so im editing it now)... Cheers, happy holidays :)

[@WhiteRvssian2023]

Nice long update, Ken!

[@OKportugal]

@@WhiteRvssian2023 the very next day the compost and tractors arrived... I'm editing it now and will drop it ne t week mid week 😁👍

[@shanebrownrigg8632]

hi ken and gina,another great vid,you still make great vids,good luck.

[@OKportugal]

Thanks Shane, the day after i filmed this quiet video was full of action... Joaquim was back with 2 different tractors and tonnes of sheep manure... im going to release that new video mid week so keep an eye out :)

[@insAneTunA]

Congrats with the 5th farm anniversary. It was a lovely tour on a lovely farm.

[@OKportugal]

Thank you. Happy Holidays :)

[@insAneTunA]

@@OKportugal Happy holidays to you both as well 👍

[@matthewaamot2961]

Ken, I absolutely love the channel! Congratulations on 5 years to the both of you in Portugal 🙏 as a lifelong poultry enthusiast, I would really encourage you to look at the different chicken tractor plans that are available online. I'll try to find the one that we use and send it to you via email. It's going to be much easier to build than your chicken run, and I wager it will be less expensive as well. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@OKportugal]

Hey thanks Matthew....ive seen the concept online and it looks amazing :)

[@moniquetavares9259]

Hi Ken and Gina. The time gone too fast. From Brasil, watching your videos and your adventures in Central Portugal. Happy to see your progress on farm. Good idea to build a space to the chickens. More healthy for them. Feliz Natal.

[@OKportugal]

Thanks Monique! All the best to you :)

yeah, portugal could use more young couples interested in rural life. lot's of opportunity. but i'm somewhat biased. stay strong 🤠😎

[@OKportugal]

You too dude! :)

[@michelehernandez5992]

WOW 5 yrs I have been with you two since the beginning. Camper BOB lol Do you still have him? I was just in Portugal a couple weeks ago and I still have the dream to move there someday. I really loved the Algarve.. The farm is looking very nice

[@lizf9686]

Hello Ken and Gina, nice video to catch up on the farm news , have missed your videos, you were one of the pioneers that I started watching, gosh, five years ago already... sad to hear about Nanook passing and how Boyjie has been missing him and Dog dog 😥 love their pic cuddling with Gina, gosh my cat Milly is about 14 years old she's gone deaf and also miaows very very loudly and soulfully sometimes, and I thought she was losing it a bit...oh dear so when you mentioned dementia it sort of made sense 😢 thought of you when I saw that the cheese from Soalheira was voted the best at world cheese awards, wow! Anyway all the best to you and all the animals, wishing you a very merry festive season, liz

[@OKportugal]

Hi Liz, many thanks...sorry to hear about your kitty Milly too! Hope you and your loved ones have a fantastic holiday season and a merry xmas :)

[@lisacraig4585]

Lovely retrospective Ken on your experience. Harvests sometimes have to carry you through for more than a year. Hopefully, the oliveiras will produce a bumper crop next time. At least you can diversify to keep you motivated to keep improving your farm. The influx into rural areas won’t be slowing down. Affordable housing and land, what’s not to love? Feliz Natal❤.

[@OKportugal]

Thanks Lisa... its funny because the very next day after filming this Joaquim was here with tonnes of compost, and for the last couple of days I've been filming a whole bunch of action that I want to put onto KZbin mid week! See you later :)

[@ivansheppard1520]

Sarrieo cat sanctuary in pedrogao cat rescue got plenty older cats

[@carolranes91]

MY CAT is over 20 and has dementia and doesn’t know how to come back into the house. It is sad.

[@OKportugal]

aaah im so sad to hear it... at least ours still knows how to come back in... its the fact that our dogs are so mean to him now that really upsets us... hopefully things will get better for him!

[@chris-mts]

I am also looking for a house in guarda area. Hopefully I will find something suitable soon.

[@OKportugal]

Hi Chris, one of my favourite estate agents is in the Guarda area. Her name is Hermine and she is excellent: www.mhimobiliaria.pt/ Drop her an email or call and tell her what you are looking for! I can highly vouch for her and her company too! I will be filming some new properties with her in the new year so keep checking back :)

[@Prokbplayzz]

Good bro.. but...Dont u get bored smtimes. Can u hv sm cows and buffalo here? With milk.. it will be like no time.. always busy around

[@OKportugal]

I need some wild tigers and crocodiles to spice things up :D

[@makoke1matsuri]

Oye los plumiferos se bañan!!! 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️, su tu no le construyes su baño seco... Ellos se la harán!!! 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️.... Le puede hacer tu: una parte de arena fina, otra de tierra, y tierra de diatomea... Tu acabas un rectángulo no ljy profundo.. Y pones esa mezcla... Tus plumiferos estarán saludable y felices.... Tu observa los pájaros sedan baños secos con tierras... Las gallinas igual... Bueno todo plumiferos lo hacen... Se deapiljan, se quitan parásitos de tierra.. En fin se dan una buena petroleada de tierra 😂😂😂. Saludo cordial.

[@OKportugal]

Obrigado por esta informação 😁👍

[@tommyjames789]

Stop your moaning and groaning, get ahold of yourself and move forward, think positive. At any rate, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2025.

[@OKportugal]

I guess so... no point in moaning and groaning about a KZbin video either mate... happy holidays to you too ;)

[@conorclohessy6809]

How many south Africans in the Area

[@conorclohessy6809]

Where the geese

[@lapsedluddite3381]

If you watch the video again, you will hear him explaining they found a lovely new home for their geese.

[@OKportugal]

We had to rehome them for the best outcome... the geese pair were starting fights with our livestock guardian dog... which was not going to end well at all for them. I do miss there silly goosie'ness and I really enjoyed their time at the farm, but they have gone to another awesome farm to live out their goosey lives... dog free :)