A Full 10 Hour Shift on the Farm - VLOG | Barn Cats | Duck Pond | Gardening | Goslings

Join me today as we work a full 10 hour shift on the farm taking care of our homestead and all our animals. Duck pond work, Gardening, gosling training, barn cats, chickens, rabbits, self reliance, veggies, geese, ducks and more.
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[@claudiarusso6702]

Everyone looks beautiful today Chad, including you and your Darling! I love watching all this beauty evolve before while drinking my coffee and then heading out to a long day at work in the hospital. You and your beautiful farm sets the tone for my day and so my focus is on calmness and kindness. Your vlog rocks! Love the pond for the ducklings and geese, they look so happy! And Elvis and his crew look fabulous 🤩 and of course, the claw crew and Olive and Milky. This is all great! And not to forget Billy and Bobby!👏👏👏👏👍😻Take a bow Chad, great job although I see all this as more of a labor of love.❤❤❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Such an awesome comment 😊

[@claudiarusso6702]

@@HiddenSpringFarm I meant Molly! Milky is a dog from MilkyBokiTan, it's these Korean brothers that live with this big beautiful white dog Milky and Tan and GB, the two cats. But it's beautiful Molly, me and stubby fingers, oops 😬

[@ZippedUpKitz]

I love how they follow you… you were the first thing they saw when they hatched out… YOU are their "mama." Keep bonding with them like you are and I very seriously doubt you will need to separate them…

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

The 4 original geese up in the caboose followed me around too, I could pet them as adults even but once that first breeding season came they changed.

[@ZippedUpKitz]

@@HiddenSpringFarm really… interesting…. Well, I would definitely try to get the four babies you have now taken to a vet and have them sexed… then you could take one of the males out now before they get completely bonded to the others to put in with the chickens…

[@donnanorman340]

You're not the only one that can't grow corn. A lot of homesteaders in Canada and America can't either. 💛 from 🇨🇦

[@ZippedUpKitz]

@@donnanorman340 it’s usually the type of soil that makes it difficult to grow corn….

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@donnanorman340 haha that’s good to know we’re not the only ones. Maybe this is our year!

[@RJH_LIL]

Good morning farmer Chad. I swear your videos are like nature documentaries. Very peaceful to see all the animals, especially the goslings. Say 👋 to darlin from me.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

❤️❤️❤️

[@denisest.laurent8001]

Love the slow mo footage and you are definitely the man for this job, extremely patient! So much to do, things are looking great.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I like the slow mo goslings too cause they waddle so funny 🤣

[@LoneTraveler-nc6rf]

You’ve created a little utopia! What a lovely spot on this earth.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

❤️

[@dibujantedibujando1111]

Hi Chad, so happy to see Bubbles is making good progress, she's lucky to have such a sweet caring daddy, I'm sure she'll make it, don't give up! Great long video again :)

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

She had never done that before so I just let her so she will know I won’t hurt her. After that she kept her distance again.

[@dibujantedibujando1111]

@@HiddenSpringFarm She’ll get there, baby steps ;)

[@ofeliaorpilla5178]

How I love watching your ducks and the cats and the 2 beautiful dogs ❤❤❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yeah me too, thnx for the comment 😀

[@Vapormoon]

Your neighbor’s horses are gorgeous, you can tell they’re really thriving on this property. It’s good that you recognize your limits when it comes to horses, a lot of people are overconfident and underestimate horses and that’s a surefire way to get seriously injured. We’ve had soooo many people ignore our warnings to not approach the horses, mess around like idiots then cry when they get bit lol…

[@brianlamarra5491]

Love the videos, so calm and relaxing watching the birds, kitties and just enjoying the farm. Have a nice day!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Right on! 👊

[@hopedanica4377]

😂 your gosling waddle impressions are priceless ❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

😂

[@nokchilton1562]

You are their daddy now with baby-sitting Molly! Congratulations on new approaches to bring them up!!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I hope I can make one of them love me 😉

[@marydingus4360]

I think the cats are just loving lying, rolling around in sun❤! So cute! They need sunshine too!❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yes they love it you’re right on 👍

[@rebeccaparkin5220]

I love the way you care about your animals so much. I love that your cats go everywhere, they probably keep all the rats or mice out of those areas. ❤❤

[@iheartnydolphins]

It is so sweet that you call your partner “my darling” every single time. I am sure she feels so loved by you ❤️

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Aww thanks. Truthfully I haven’t called her by name in 30 years. She calls me “Sweetheart” all the time too 🥰

[@kaceykelly7222]

Absolutely loved this one! I know this is a lot of work; thanks so much!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

😀

[@jfarmer305]

The farm is teeming with life! And the goslings are too cool. Happy-happy! Joy-joy!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Big time!

[@claudiarusso6702]

And I can't forget the gorgeous bunnies.👏👏👏🤩😻❤️❤️❤️

[@cathymcgee1674]

The baby birds are so cute. The horses are beautiful. Your wife does a great job on her garden and the flowers are gorgeous too. I love things like that. Love the cats and the dogs too. Dexter and Fozzie want to stay around you, all of them is awesome. Maggie loves olive, I think that is sweet. Have a wonderful day. ❤❤😊

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Aww thanks, it’s very interesting too about Maggie cause she has that kind of relationship with Olive but not Molly 😀

[@janehill8760]

This video calmed me down after a stressful morning. And I love the music. So relaxing!

[@OL-mb6qe]

Awww! I just love your videos. They make me smile every time. And its so nice that you are always asking the animals if they are ok! Haha. Too funny. Wonderful to see how much you love them. The animals are so happy. Thanks for the videos and the smiles 😊

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I feel better having conversations with the animals. So nice of you to say 😀

[@goldrunner4459]

Hi love your channel just a thought bribe bubbles with cat treats when alone with you, it really works. And once shes spayed you can shake the bag of treats when you do let her out she will come running back to the sound.

[@Lakemountainview]

Enjoy your video I've been away from your channel for a while occupied with my own homestead, health issues, and my 13 year old dog that passed just 2 weeks ago.😭 My other dogs are taking the loss pretty hard. I have to adjust my work schedule for my animals and myself as I was getting burnt out. I am now retired after 28 years in the animal field vet hospitals, animal shelters, kennel technician....ect My chick are getting big need to put them in a bigger area. My two new adopted female ducks are doing well ...my male Pekin duck is very happy now he was getting lonely as his mate passed away few months ago... Never a dull moment. My barn cat brought me home rat on my doorstep. She has gotten some Chipmunks, mice, moles, birds.. she's quite the hunter... We had a long discussion about leaving the wild birds alone as she got a woodpecker and Sparrow. My vegetable and fruit garden is doing great Again great video keep up the great work❤

[@DeniseKalan-fn7bq]

The kitties are so beautiful 😍 love all your animals❤

[@lesliestout1241]

Never miss your videos. Always so peaceful. Enjoy watching all the animals. I’m originally from Iowa (corn country). Not trying to be critical, but want you to have good outcomes. The corn plants are too close together, as are the rows. No spreading out room for the stalks.

[@watchman4123]

Love your wholesome videos, do you bring Sweet Bubbles some fresh grass daily? I notice the other kitties go for the grass almost right away, maybe you could put a planter of wheat grass and cat nip in the cat house year round. Thanks again for all the lovely videos. 🙋‍♀️😢

[@lolasimmons9152]

Hi Chad. Im so sorry about Molly. Its like losing a part of yourself. I am thankful that you have plenty of videos to remember her. I can see that you were very bonded to her and your wife. I will continue to pray for you and your wife. Please take care of yourself and your wife. God bless you from your freind in Kingston, ON

[@ceciliapreziose3783]

maybe Bubbles needs some catnip to mellow. Great music

[@andresdelcampo6733]

Im really loving this channel with you, your darling and all the animals, and those baby birds are precious.

[@DebbiMarie]

Chad - try naming them. Animals seem to respond to their names. Might help make them more accustomed to you. Just a suggestion.

[@cassiegill2114]

I think if you brought in some blades of grass for bubbles she would Love it! My Luna did as an indoor cat-I would grow her some year round - sure like the videos! 😊

[@paulaomalley2195]

Turkey babies running after you are so cute.. and bubbles just adores you. Just love everything you do for the animals and for the farm, and love seeing your darling with you, you look so happy 😀 🐈thank you for sharing another amazing video so many of us just love watching

[@carlapierle8623]

The not-so-little-anymore goslings look ADORABLE running after you! Too cute! I hope it all works out with them. May you have a WONDERFUL growing season this year with a BOUNTIFUL harvest!

[@vettatertiary530]

Love watching your videos! Thank you for sharing. 🥰

[@paulhall1239]

Thank you for another great video Chad , the Claw Crew looks great and happy 😊❤

[@sgarrita2561]

Are you related to Garth Brooks? If not, you are each other’s doppelgängers!!

[@janemenebroeker1672]

Love your videos with all your animals

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

❤️❤️

[@DongFarm7749]

Những chú mèo đáng yêu

[@tammybrazeau1213]

You can just grab a handful of grass for the horses. But be smart and feed them with your palms up and flat. What was that bush at the beginning of the video with orange flowers It's been a heatwave here in Casselman east of Ottawa, today finally getting some rain. Loved the time spent with Bubbles. I also did corn from seed in two of my raised beds, one regular sweet corn and the other pop corn. Corn doesn't transplant very well from my experience. Thanks for the great video, made my day loved seeing your Darling she should bring her smiles more often. YOUR THE DADDY 4 sure

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I give em grass sometimes but I just wanted to film myself and didn’t get a chance before they move away. Those orange flower shrubs are azaleas. So far so good with the corn, time will tell but all the transplants are still ok. Wish us luck.

[@lararabb8888]

Do you live where you could get a dump truck load of rock/ pea gravel & composted dirt. It should work out to be a cheaper option than buying it by they bag. I can tell that by this fall you will need to top off your beds when you but them to rest over winter.

[@camillahsieh4304]

Great music choice for the segment of you and Bubble.

[@HerbanFarmer420]

Bubbles is cute. Very cool markings.

[@VickiTay]

Beautiful video! I thoroughly enjoyed it! 😊

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I'm so glad!

[@primrose3524]

The music you used for the Bubbles segment was great. Fun day on the farm😀

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Haha that was a classical version of “The Muffin Man” 😂 I thought it was a good fit in that moment.

[@benjaminwilliams3568]

When are you going to concrete up the burrow holes made in the chicken coupe?

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Very soon, I still have a couple bags of concrete too.

[@lindam2090]

I think spending time with Bubbles ..... just you and her is a good thing. Bring her a little fresh grass bundle too. Don't split up your geese. They are a bonded family. All geese are aggressive. I hand raised two they were my babies but liked no one else. Everything is coming to life.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

What I had planned last year is to just keep a male & female in the chicken yard but I messed it up and kept 2 males and they were extra nasty. Hope I have better luck this time around.

[@cheryllesesne145]

I think all your decisions made about the animals are made with love. People may not agree but YOU know your animals. Whatever you're doing it's working, keep up the good work!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

😁

[@osonmish]

screamingggggggg!!! i love you guys so much! i want you and yer wife to be my aunt and uncle who i visit and help out on the farm 😫😫😫 like if you ever need volunteers, my boots r strapped! what an amazing place

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Aww thanks, so very nice of you to say ❤️❤️

[@bonniebroadway9181]

Please let Bubbles out. He sees the others and wants to be with them. I feel sorry for him, so they try to trust him. Love all your friends 🧡

[@ElCid48]

I think Bubbles does not like to be in that place locked with the other cats. He needs to be adopted into a good HOME where he can be a family pet. Otherwise it's like being in prison.

[@ZippedUpKitz]

The horses, are they your neighbors?

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yes, they are a horse farm and offer trail rides, boarding etc. this is only some of their horses they have so many more.

[@ZippedUpKitz]

That’s awesome that they are right there next to your farm stay!!! Do your vacationers use the horses? That would be a great business relationship with your neighbors…!!!!!

[@jamiebereti5489]

You should go check out The Fit Farmer, he just got the tarps you’re looking for. He stated that it is very good quality at a reasonable price.

[@Dkaz8647]

I love happy kitties rolling on the ground

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

They’re so funny when they do that 😂

[@micah06v8]

Good luck with your new round of goslings! I hope it works out better than the last batch. I think one issue that might be happening with your corn is, as someone else mentioned, they are planted way too close together! They need to be at least 8 to 10 inches apart. And the rows should be about a meter apart so that they can spread out as they grow.

[@marilynmaker5942]

What a great video Chad! Love the ducklings following you around and your slo-mo of them running -so cute! I laughed out loud at your impression of them! I'm so happy to see Bubbles giving you love bites and getting bolder. She looks so much like my cat. Garden is looking better and better every time you take us there. Have a wonderful day both of you! 🥰🥰

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

It was nice with Bubbles she had never done that before.

[@hazelsmith2]

The chicks have sure grown. I didn't know they were allowed to eat so much grass?? The dogs are great with all the pets. Xx❤❤

[@bevfrench3496]

do you have some fine mesh to put over the blueberries? Robins and Blue jays will clean you out in two days. You will have to rename your post. "The Gosling Whisperer"

[@kathrinekerns8398]

Everything is so beautiful in the spring. I love how the horses just came to say hello. If not apples, they like carrots too. Really cool 😎😎😎.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

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[@patriciadesserud9402]

A good day on the Farm, thanks for sharing it with us. We are lead to believe by science and evolution that birds are the present day dinosaurs, I firmly believe that geese are the Velociraptors of the species. They are smart, fearless, nasty, aggressive and to be avoided whenever possible. Good luck domesticating the new batch.

[@sashavelcicky3455]

refreshing to watch your family, thank you ❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

😀

[@helen1962]

I just so love your farm!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

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[@Rknowles813]

You're living my dream and I'm very jealous. Hoping I can experience this life one day.

[@alidahambidge5483]

Aaaah, those goslings are just the cutest ❤Well done, you’re doing a great job bonding with them!🤩

[@lunarminx]

Loving your videos, new discovery for me, thank you so much for showing love for all your animals. Many feel feeders are just that but all living things should be well cared for no matter what. As reptile owners we have superworm and mealworm colonies that stay well fed and cared for as well as those going to eat them. This is a dream i can live through your videos being old and disabled.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thanks for joining us, welcome to the farm

[@sylviahudell2171]

Hello! Another great video. Thanks for sharing.👍❤️❤️

[@ronaldlucas5360]

Interesting video

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thanks for the visit

[@bobmanp8653]

You should get some peacocks and just let them roam around or make a peacock palace for them

[@MindyMurnane]

The horses need names.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I’m sure they all have names, my neighbor told me I just can’t remember 😂

[@gouldschick101]

I just hand raised a bunch of goslings too and oh the following and the little wings

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Good Morning Chad!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

👋

[@DJ-bd9sf]

The farm is looking amazing❤️

[@packhowlnow]

34:40 was so frikin cute

[@manub6556]

❤❤❤DU MUSST UNBEDINGT DAS NEST DORT LASSEN....DANN BRÜTEN SIE IM NÄCGSTEN JAHR WIEDER DA❤❤❤❤❤

[@HELENGodLoves]

What a great day at the farm.🎉🎉🎉 Hey the snake, wonder, will it kill the rat in Bobby n Billie house? Oh the ducks... Are they just swimming all day or do they still work LoL 😂😂😂 I adore you sharing spaghetti grass with the ducks and bunnies 🍝 Thank you so very much for sharing your time with us! 🤗

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Haha I think the ducks must go in & out of the water 50 times a day, they’re loving it for sure. But that snake is very young still for the rats, probably eats small mice and frogs.

[@manub6556]

Deine Frau und Du seid ein soooooo schönes Paar❤

[@johnrosellerignacio2717]

Is she a filipino your wife?

[@juvyjanededios97]

Aweee the barn cats definitely missed sun bathing 🥹

[@cindyleonard3494]

Such a happy place. Wish I lived close so I could visit

[@Debbie-y6z]

I live in the UK in i town so there's no farm's or anything like that around here so i love watching you and your family at your farm i love it your doing a great job

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lararabb8888]

Sorry you are down to 2 turkeys. From what I have seen you always purchase twice as many as you ultimately want and hope for the best. With luck maybe you have a male & female. You can always add another batch next year.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I would have but these turkey babies were $20 each so I just got 6 to start think maybe one or two wouldn’t make it. I wanted Red Bourbon turkeys snd they are hard to get around here so I was happy to find someone in the next town over.

[@stanleykeith6969]

Maybe the Horses don't like the electric fence, Chad. Maybe that's way they don't get to close to you.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

It’s possible, but also they are different horses this year as the neighbor rotates them. You could be right though 😉

[@ceciliapreziose3783]

You both look so cool with your beach hats in the jeep

[@dianecooper7502]

Another great wake up video. Love that the goslings have bonded with you. You’re now Father Goose. ( Great movie by the way. With Cary Grant).

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

😁

[@toddgiornesto6884]

You should put some hay, or straw on top of the grass seed. Wet it down real good, and your grass will come up. It will disappear as the grass comes up and it will all knit together.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I guess I could have done that, it’s too late now it’s already sprouting. I’ll remember that next time 😉

[@grandmajeanne5631]

My parents would plant Marigolds around their veggie garden, I think they are good at keeping bugs off plants.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I’m sure I heard someone else say that before, something to think about.

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Those geese have been growing up together and bonding… you may end up,with the same,problem you had before when you tried to separate the others and they freaked out because they were a bonded family… better to separate then when they are young like this than to wait until they are older and already bonded… and yes, geese mate for life… they go through severe depression when they lose their mates… many die from depression…

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

You’re probably right, I’ll be selecting one soon. I wish I knew their sex already though.

[@ZippedUpKitz]

@@HiddenSpringFarmcould always take them to the vet and have them sexed…😊

[@marydingus4360]

They look so cute following you around! They know you feed them. Maybe they can go in the pool!❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I’ll let them in a little pool soon once I move them.

[@scottgremko4426]

NICE job!👍

[@sharonlea786]

Its so cute to see the boys rolling in the dirt together. Really great to see the seedlings going into the garden. Have you planted regular or wild blueberries? I heard wild blueberry bushes are very hearty.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

We planted 3 high bush varieties…Patriot, northern and Chippewa. They are cultivars not wild.

[@micah06v8]

Both Home Depot and Princess Auto sell silage tarps in Ontario

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I go to the Barrie Princess auto all the time I’ve never seen it, maybe I’ll ask someone next time 😉

[@martinburi6648]

wonderfull Spring i wish to you!! Greas from Swiss

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Have a great weekend 😀

[@martinburi6648]

@@HiddenSpringFarm thx i wish you the same....

[@Kelly_Australia]

Loving the Spring videos. I can't help as a big cat lover to mention how toxic Lillies are though. A nibble can put the cat into acute renal failure but even brushing against and getting the pollen on them means they could ingest while grooming.

[@grahambaker9377]

Thinking the very same thing

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yes I’m aware, trouble is there are Lillies all over the property but I do think that the dogs & cats just seem to know not to eat them. There’s also several other plants that are toxic in some way such as hydrangea, azalea and rhododendrons but fingers crossed we never have that issue.

[@Kelly_Australia]

​@@HiddenSpringFarmthey aren't kittens, so let's hope so. Love how the dogs and goslings are together.

[@psychotronx7032]

Are those your horse?

[@adventuresofafirestarter3718]

So fun watching your channel.

[@makenzie2619]

Did anybody else notice Fozzy bite Chunks at 4:36😂

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Haha Chunk went right in front of him so he had to show him who’s boss 😂

[@suzannemartin1202]

Love your videos! Good work, thanks for sharing 😊

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

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[@ireneschager-nieuwenhuis5460]

i love your videos. i watch them together with my dog and he likes them too.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

❤️

[@cathymcgee1674]

I think it's awesome.

[@marcelinollopispons159]

Nice keep on the good job

[@itsthebonster]

Watching with my 4 year old. N - “mom, our rabbits like aremiia?” Me - “yeah probably” N - “where is our aremezza?” Me - “we don’t have any yet” N - “we have to plant some for our rabbits” Me - “yep!” Your videos are a regular highlight of our day! My 4 and 2 year old love to watch.

[@StephanieMcCamon]

The rabbits are sweet an all, but do they have a job like all the other animals? 😊❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Rabbits have the job of providing our gardens with cold manure for fertilizer. Their unique poop does not need to compost and can be used in the gardens immediately 😉

[@mantis_monk]

I love how the geese are duck bodyguards 😅

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@mantis_monk and we haven’t lost a duck yet to predators