Animals and the HOT Weather...the struggle is real!

[@goin2green]

You guys really seem to have it figured out. Your hard work is paying off.

[@rmm3150]

That was very fun to see all the animals - glad they are all ok; this heat is a scorcher. God bless y'all too!

[@janetlavoie2441]

Praying for all the farmers, ranchers and their animals. Great work to feed us all!

[@Truth18143]

❤️

[@annetteandhercrafts]

Amen

[@gloriamitchell2376]

Amen!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@marycouper6727]

Thank you

[@lynsmith2698]

I hope you all get some relief from this heat and lack of rain. Sending best wishes for cooler temps and some good rain. Cheers 🇨🇦🌷

[@teresalong3010]

You are such an encouragement! I pray for your continued successes. God bless you both.

[@urbanitefarms842]

Praying for all farmers right now 🙏🏻

[@anj3595]

You are very blessed.

[@eleanorbacosa4063]

Very clean pig pen.amazing,responsible farmers.cleanest and organized farm...

[@louiserawle8999]

I love how well you look after all of your animals.

[@familytraditionshomestead3522]

Yes it's real!, My Great Pyrenees that was only 4 years old passed from a heat stroke a week ago. I'm heartbroken

[@danieldriscol4484]

You're doing my kind of living guys, unfortunately at 70 I'm not in a position to do that but enjoy the heck out of watching ur videos

[@DragonflyzPrepsteadNDesigns]

Y'all remember to hit the 👍 button for Kevin & Sarah

[@jgivens1227]

All the animals are looking awesome. Sad 😢 for the drought. Please take care and be safe

[@sydneymcconnaughhay5947]

You both are amazing, thank you for all your hard work, the way you treat your animals is a testament to your kindness and love of the land.I for one are in love with your story.God Bless you and your family.

[@caycegroves9904]

Those ducks waddles are so funny could watch the animals all day ! Love hearing about the animals

[@renamaemcdonald2075]

Praying for rain & cooler weather for you & the surrounding area!

[@IheartDogs55]

I just discovered your channel, when I was searching for instructions on how to make mozzarella cheese. I know zero about farming, or homesteading. I am very concerned about climate change & how it is affecting family farming. I'm sticking around to see how y'all are making out. I am rooting for you & all of the hard-working farmers & homesteading families 👪 😀! I will share this video on my Facebook page.

[@rhondaborders3452]

Kevin & Sarah are the best.

[@gerrymarmee3054]

You will find that the life they live is the way the Earth should be taken care of.

[@IheartDogs55]

@@gerrymarmee3054 I believe that!

[@conniecrites5148]

Prayers for all the homestead/farmers. Hope you get some relief from this drought soon. God bless you and yours.

[@orscrub3161]

are little piggies normally that skittish?

[@teresabrewer2661]

Hi. It was 105°f yesterday. It was brutal, were not used to that in England. Take care & God bless ♥️♥️

[@david020218]

normal summers day for australians come to marble bar daily averages 49 Celsius

[@teresabrewer2661]

@@david020218 OMG I couldn't cope with that

[@IheartDogs55]

@@david020218 Wow 😳

[@carolynmoody9460]

God bless. Prayers for the farmers

[@heirloomcottagedesigns9063]

I admire you guys. Taking care of animals in regular weather is work enough, let alone in oppressive heat! So thankful you’re humane and compassionate towards them…

[@menow7851]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this update on the animals. You have figured out how to make life fun and never boring. As the world ranchers are selling off their cattle due to droughts & little hay production, our future prices for meat is going to break the bank for most families. Mother Nature is in charge. You can survive just fine with protein. God Bless.

[@joannmahaffey1068]

So sorry you and so many others are having to deal with extreme heat stress. Seems like you have planned well and are coping. God bless us all.

[@apiecemaker1163]

You both do such a great job. So meticulous with your farm, your animals, and your gardens. I can see why you are over 700k. There is no way you could probably ever know the amount of families you have helped with their homestead journey. God has blessed you to bless others. There is great responsibility but also great rewards in these blessings. Just wanted to let you know you have many prayers from your viewers. I for one think you’re doing an amazing job. Bravo and God bless. 👩‍🌾🙏💙☀️

[@KimandFrank]

Up here in Northeastern Washington we got all your rain! We are just now getting warm days. Wish I could send you some❣

[@anutk8751]

We're praying for you all!

[@MaryandElsa]

Praying for you and your neighboring farmers in the drought now. 💕

[@mannyowens1255]

Prayers for the farmers out there. Love the tour of the animals. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Praying for your family as well.

[@debbieyoung1943]

Love your ATV hood ornament. Enjoy y'all am keeping y'all in my prayers.

[@debbieyoung1943]

@@kenhartman9981 I'm doing fine.

[@debbieyoung1943]

I'm from USA

[@debbieyoung1943]

I just moved from Oklahoma. I lived there for 20 years. I moved back to my home town in Illinois.

[@debbieyoung1943]

All is well. Nice and quiet.

[@grumpyoldman7948]

Yes, this heat is oppressive. It's rough on everything. I've got to step up my prayers for the farmers and gardeners. My little container garden has produced well with lots of watering, but the plants are struggling now. We've been blessed and have shared and canned every bit of the vegetables.

[@SedriqMiers]

You can get some mist spraying used in irrigation to but these can be erected high along walls, fences etc that will mist spray water over cattle or areas to keep them cool.

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

Great job, as usual. We appreciate you and other farmers/homesteaders who do the hard work, no matter the conditions. Thanks for sharing.

[@dhansonranch]

Animals and birds look good despite the heat. Hopefully you get some rain soon.

[@CanadianCookinginUSA_Eh]

I freeze lots of ice-packs and zipper-bag them (extra protection) to drop into water trays,; bird dispensers i go through trays of ice cubes; and wrap light cloth around and ice pack and the dogs lay on them in their beds...hope a suggestion might help you/your viewers 🥵😊

[@marygrott8095]

We have similar weather here in NY. Stay safe in that heat.

[@ladonnawoodley5279]

Enjoyed the update.

[@jafrompa1555]

Wow that was beautiful to see all your well loved and cared for animals. Thanks for sharing.

[@laurafall7846]

I love the fact that you guys love your animals! Great job... God bless the farmers and your homestead also. I will pray for rain and peace for all.

[@redbudrefuge8384]

With the lack of grass, I've been giving hay to my pigs along with their feed. They don't eat nearly as much as the goats and horses, but they're always happy to get it and it keeps their bellies happy throughout the day until their evening feed.

[@monalawhorn707]

This is Mona I'm 66 years old visually impaired so I'm speaking into a microphone no function I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your life and your world I love it when you show the animals I love everything you show but I and I love the cooking too but I love it when you show the animals and I love y'all and them too God bless you all Christ love and peace in your home and with your girls thank you again shalom by the way just one Gabby up I'm here in clintonville Wisconsin and it's been a pretty mild summer we've had some days over the '90s but I can count on one and a half hands those days it's really hasn't been much but I live upstairs in an apartment that's insulated well and I only got a 110 Air condition it's still it's working but it struggles it doesn't really cool this place down but when it's 90° outside it does cause it where it's not like dangerous heat in this apartment but it's still very very hot even with the air condition so I do sympathize and I do understand I live 40 years in Texas and I live there at least two summers without any air conditioning at all in an old trailer and I'll tell you that's something I'll never want to repeat anyway thanks for sharing love y'all

[@Wildevis]

Wow you guys are doing so well and what a pleasure to see the farm being developed for your permanent home

[@christineortmann359]

Love seeing the animals- praying for rain 🌧 for everyone that needs it.

[@z144000]

Thank you Kevin & Sarah. Top video. God Bless you all in Love. ( shared to f/b ) Maranatha !

[@martytrout6252]

I like the way you run your homestead, always planning, always looking for the best livestock, always keeping it real. God Bless all of you.

[@susieclark1498]

I love seeing all of the animals and how they are doing. Praying for rain for all of us.

[@stacyjothompson2776]

We have silkies that have hatched out quail eggs! The first time we tried it, we had 14 quail eggs under our silkie and got 14 chicks. 100 percent hatch rate... miracles happen lol. Love your setup so much. Just a funny FYI (though I know you wouldn't trade your life back for AZ) the West Valley is supposed to be in the 90's for almost 2 weeks, and up here in Strawberry (we are finally moving) today was 70. Lots and lots of rain. Good luck and lots of prayers for you always. Thank you for sharing and helping to educate, you are awesome!

[@brenda324]

You guys are truly blessed. I am so happy to see you handling the difficult times with such thankfulness and happiness, may God continue to bless your hard work.

[@lesliecastle6791]

While the ponds are dry, it’s the perfect time to clean them out. That way, when the rains come, the pond can hold more water. Deeper the pond, the better. Surface space allows for more/ faster evaporation. Even if you have the ponds cut 2’ deeper, it will be a benefit. This also give the opportunity to clean the edges and smooth out dips and valleys where the cattle track the edges. It also would hurt to run your pigs in a pond area that’s about dried up. They help clean up the pond(s) as well. They will wollow the banks and pack some of the loose/soft dirt. Making for a more stable edge.

[@joannak4640]

Very informative ❤️

[@gloriamitchell2376]

Awesome info!!! 👍👍👍👍

[@leahr.2620]

Good idea if it wasn't sooo hot 😉

[@marycouper6727]

It is amazing what you don't know about farming. This is a great way to spread information. Thank you.

[@marycouper6727]

Always thought a pond took care of itself. This is why I read these replies.

[@conniejordan4643]

Those little piglets are so cute. Love how they all get in a straight line to eat.

[@sharibc3597]

Central Texas is having a rough time too. No rain and folks are beginning to sell off their cows, I understand. Praying we all get a much needed rain soon! I love watching your videos!

[@cherylcook1942]

I'm scared to death I won't be able to feed my animals. I went and bought double the last time I went to town, I wish I had more storage. I've just got to get to October, we should get some rain and fresh grass.

[@lisastankiewicz1926]

Prayers for your farm Family and for all Of those struggling with the drought and hot weather. We depend on our farmers for food security and to supplement our own pantries. 🙏🙏

[@stanleygallman7800]

Having watched the channel for at least a couple of years I can honestly say that you put a great deal of thought into all the things that you do on your farm properties and you not been so vain and not willing to admit when you didn't make the best decision or even make a simple mistake really love the growth you've been showing over the years and sharing your lessons learned. I hope that you rest well during the night knowing that you have given your best in your work during the day! Continued prayers for good health, growth, success and prosperity

[@redshedacres]

I helped take care of the neighbours chickens and ducks. I will never get tired of watching them rushing noisily out of their coop and going for food and water in the mornings. I also got a kick out of them reluctantly going back into the coop at night. Reminded me of going to the office job on monday morning and heading out on friday's for the weekend. Best smile tonic.

[@swianecki]

I’m happy everyone is doing good in this heat and drought. God bless you all!

[@kcs.farm09]

Good Morning!! Animals are looking good. The drought is brutal this year for lots of people. Praying for Rain!!

[@reneeclark9903]

Sending prayers for rain and cool breezes. Those little piggies are precious!

[@amcall]

I enjoyed seeing all the animals! I'm in western NY and we desperately need rain as well. I guess that's everywhere? It's sad! It rained a few days ago and we were very thankful!

[@Dee-1969]

From what I'm seeing it is worldwide

[@debralemay2438]

When it rains like that here, very little or lightly, we call that "dust control" lol

[@elvianwana1194]

Kevin and Sarah all will be well. You are both thoughtful and intentional. These hard times will not set you back too much. Blessings to you both. May your farm always provide for your beautiful family.

[@caroleeeey]

Well, I really enjoyed this video!

[@cynthiafed]

Great video. It was so fun to see the animals! Thank you for sharing this and God bless.

[@bettychallenger2206]

All the animals are doing well,even in the heat. We are hot here also. I believe most all States are going through extremely difficult 😥 weather. Let us hope cool weather will come sooner 🤔

[@yvonne5252]

Prayers that you and that all the farmers have cooler days in the near future as well as a steady flow of rain, Lord Jesus bless all farmers. Thank you Jesus Praise God Almighty ❤️🙏❤️ AMEN ❤️

[@janetjones7880]

it's rough here in N, Ms, My chicken yard looks like your pig yard - always hard to constantly keep grass cut - not this year

[@collettefroggatt2896]

I love your channel and it was great to see how your animals are coping with the heat. I’ve got 2 rabbits and I had to bring them inside because it was too hot in U.K. it’s cooled down now so they are back outside. Keep posting your videos and I can’t wait to see your finished house.

[@belieftransformation]

Thanks for sharing! I’m praying for everyone that needs rain, that it comes in gentle amounts!

[@aaronwilliamson4045]

Great work Kevin and Sarah. This heat is hot... Makes it tough, but you guys are doing it just fine.

[@forrestgump9576]

Spending up prayers for rain! God bless and take care!

[@hawk270leadflinger9]

Here at Dry Hollow Homestead near Oxford Arkansas, we are feeling the same pain of drought and high temps. It’s been tough on everybody.

[@amyv8416]

Here in New Jersey, we are also having a heat wave. 97F and horrid humidity. Still happy to live here instead of most other states. More diverse ecosystems, great beaches and fewer tornados! I do appreciate how well you care for your animals. At the moment, I only have plants, which still need care, but I am hoping to be able to raise chickens soon!

[@hazelbrungard1623]

What area in Jersey?

[@Dee-1969]

I was surprised by the amount of humidity in New Jersey when I visited in 2019. I thought it was just a southeastern thing

[@amyv8416]

@@hazelbrungard1623 I'm in Ocean County near Toms River. Sweltering, though the humidity at the moment is not too bad.

[@amyv8416]

@@Dee-1969 nope. It's gross here, too.

[@IheartDogs55]

I'm a lifelong resident here in NJ, & this is the longest stretch of heat & humidity ever. I'm 67. Raised in Atlantic County; been in Cumberland County since 1985.

[@FloridaGirl-]

You have a wonderful set up for your animals! 🤗❤️

[@JilliesNails]

I’m in central Arkansas and it’s crazy hot here too. All my tomatoes dropped their blooms and the garden is miserable. I’m ready for some rain.

[@akbouton]

As I was driving back to our house today, it started raining. We didn’t get a lot, but some. Al I could think about was how much other areas of the US need it! May God help all of us with each of our needs!

[@gloriamitchell2376]

Amen!!!

[@Slassetter]

My prayers are for all the rancher’s and farmers that are struggling to due to the droughts. God bless you all! I live in Texas and it is getting serious here! Temps over 100 degrees F each day and no rain in sight! Clouds will form and then they just disappear. God help us.

[@howe2homestead]

We are in Cabool and it was a light soaking rain on and off all day until evening then it poured down! Praise God! We were so thankful for the rain!!

[@CynthiasCraftsandmore]

Thank you for sharing! Blessings to you and your family!✝🙏🏼🕊💖

[@kaybusby7507]

This heat is hard for everyone have been praying for rain so hopefully our prayers will be answered soon. God's blessings to you both.

[@jeanburgin160]

The pigglets are so cute, quick also. lol The yearlings are so pretty. Wow, the Silkies have grown so much! So pretty. Awesome hay field ... beautiful. Wise decision to run that extra water line.

[@clarechomyn9686]

Watching today's video I thought about how very, very far you've come. I've been watching your warm and educational videos for years now. It is wonderful to see how much you've learned and how very much we've learned from you. I've always loved the fact that you ask your viewers for advise and you've learned so much from them and given them credit. I LOVE watching you walk the Homestead and farm and showing us your beautiful animals, orchard and garden. You have been blessed and in turn you have spread those blessings to all of us. Did I say that I love your channel. I watch you do your chores while I drink my morning coffee. ❤️

[@janbarnes4467]

This is exactly what I would wrote including having my morning coffee.

[@Dee-1969]

Are you always so sweet to the babies when you feed them, or do you have days where you tell them to just make themselves a bowl of cereal that you're going back to bed? 😁

[@RhondaRichter-1234]

This was SO fun to see all the animals. It is wonderful to know that you are raising so many animals which feed yourself and your family but I believe that one day we will all be bartering to get through what is coming. God Bless your farm and I continue to Pray for all the farmers out there!!! I'm 71 and hauling water from house roof to keep my gardens alive. I dont grow as much food as others but I grow enough to put up for later. Keep working hard everyone.

[@aurinslady7119]

We used to take 2 liter bottles, fill with water and freeze them. When we took care of our rabbits in the morning, each one would get their own frozen bottle to help keep them cool throughout the scorching hot day. Haven't had rabbits for quite awhile but I'd love get back into them. Edit: I used to live in NE KS but now in the PNW....much nicer weather to deal with. :-)

[@texasnurse]

Rabbits are definitely the most challenging in hot weather. I also kept a fan on them.

[@grandpaskitchen-andzentang2757]

Those bress chickens are beautiful!

[@kathymickle6915]

You all are growing so much since I started watching your channel, it’s been so fun and interesting to watch, thanks for sharing.

[@karenknapp4918]

My son and his wife live in Owasso, Oklahoma and there heat is supposed to be over 105 all week. They were 109 without heat index yesterday! So I feel for you all! They have been getting it all summer and spring so far. I am praying for you all. We have been getting the heat and a lot of really bad storms. 90 mph winds we have never seen! Interesting year to be sure!

[@Dee-1969]

I'm in tahlequah, we just got about 15 min of rain!

[@lindaekern6155]

Thanks for sharing, it is tough we have cattle, chickens and 2 cats. You all look like you are feeling better. Take care and God continue to bless you as you bless us.

[@anneo3754]

I've been missing seeing the animals! Hopefully you will get a nice rain soon!

[@onemorchatykathy]

My favorite part is seeing and hearing the updates on the animals!

[@sallyethridge1393]

Watching your videos make me really miss my garden. I am moving to Key West and will be living on a sailboat but I will be trying some type of vertical planters.

[@bscrimbitt9359]

In Saskatchewan Canada. We're just coming out of a 3 year drought so I feel your pain. Now we've got 30 C temps with humidity. Isn't usually humid here so we're suffering from that. There's always something for us to complain about 😁 Stay safe in the heat.

[@nancyjones1060]

I love seeing all the animals they are the stars by far ✨ 💖 💛 💜

[@DjChelan]

Thank you for your update, been so praying for all!

[@kieutpie7914]

It always blow my mind as to how much the 2 of you do at your homestead. From keeping and tracking all the animals that you have to all that you plant and process plus everything in between, all the while also creating videos for your KZbin channel. 🤯 How do you do it al?!! You guys are just amazing! 🤗

[@kelliecarson5954]

Still praying for ☔️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@txnana5459]

I was sure excited to hear y’all were taking us along to see the animals today and I wasn’t disappointed! Everyone looks great!

[@kimedmonson3134]

I enjoyed seeing the animals too and even the dairy cows are fat and sassy looking which is harder to achieve in this drought and heat, they have been blessed for sure.🌼

[@Meghhon]

I can’t imagine having a homestead in this heat but you guys…seriously make it look easy!! It’s amazing people like you guys who really help me put things in perspective in terms of my homestead dreams. I LOVE your videos, they are a blessing. Showing/talking about the rabbits instantly brought me back in time. Growing up in central Illinois, I raised and showed two giant French Floppies and I have this vivid memory of my mom yelling at me to get the inside hutch ready bc we would be getting a long heat spell. My momma always taught me rabbits do NOT like to be out in the heat. 😆 everything looks so beautiful on the homestead!! ❤️

[@mercy2angl]

I love how you greet all of your animals. We do the same with our chickens. They respond so well to pure human kindness.

[@donnamills3646]

Looking at your red heifers could you Imagine a flawless red heifer on your homestead. Israel Here he comes. You truly have a blessed homestead. Thank you for sharing and God bless 🙌

[@Cherie5353]

The countryside there is absolutely beautiful. I love it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@k.p.1139]

We are getting rain here in Central Florida, and I am very thankful. I think we had to mow only a couple of times, the last 2 summers. Our grass was crunchy splinters. So, we certainly understand. It's wonderful to see green again. I was thanking God for the rain, when everything was dry and dusty. Because He is faithful, I knew it would return. On another note, I think I could sit and listen to the pigs eat, all day long...😄

[@lauripine8894]

We would love to hear the long steer/bull story!