Bringing Chickens to Pasture, Dandelions & Flies

Bringing the first broiler chickens of the year out to pasture, setting up temporary fencing for the cattle, and talking about dandelions & fly control. All before Grandma gets abducted by aliens!
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[@johnleden1909]

"Idealism needs to be tempered with realism." Good words right there!

[@KellyBNunn]

The value of this information is beyond compare. Folksy. Direct. Simple. Served with authenticity and genuine caring.

[@c.j.francisco2225]

I appreciate a man (and woman) who is not afraid of hard work and who finds the easiest and cheapest way to carry out his work projects. Kudos to both you and Hillary. Oh, I also appreciate a person who can laugh at himself. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@CohassetJim]

Pete, you are that rare combination of human who actually employs the ability to reason, problem solve and take action. All the while remaining calm and kind. It’s what’s most lacking in the world today. Please carry on for many years.

[@johnr3603]

U nailed it ,well put sir!

[@rbud57]

🎯❗

[@martineus63]

Pete... you should tell your wife, "I dont care how many chicks show up at this farm, YOU're the most beautiful by far!" Love your vidos, my friend! I wish the people on the farm i grew up on were half as kind and gentle as you! Keep up the good work!

[@robertboyd2107]

I like hanging out on the farm days

[@Trav84]

Covering the manure pile like last year was the second part of that no fly equation

[@patriciastefforia]

Lol Pete, when my husband was alive, God rest his soul, we would go places where people knew us, grocery store, etc, he would tell people that he didn't know me and our kids! He would say he just picked us up on the side of the road (all in good, clean fun). Of course everyone knew who we were!😂

[@learninghowtodothis8062]

Watching and listening to the cattle grazing on the fresh green grass is such a peaceful- soothing experience for your viewers.

[@Elger77]

Life is so much more gratifying when you pick the right partner! Most of us aren’t so fortunate. We choose, when we are young, a partner for all the wrong reasons. As we age our criteria changes, but as my old grandfather would have said, “ too late we get smart”.

[@paulsims6888]

Thanks for being practical. Hilary is the silent worker. It is nice to see you both working together. That's how it's supposed to be. Thanks for sharing a day in your life.

[@ljracer711]

Pete, my wife made a great analogy to you and your channel last week: she said that you remind her of Fred Rogers. A calming influence, with common sense and enjoyment of the simplicity of life at the forefront. I can’t think of any better compliment that anyone could give. I think that’s why your videos are so popular.

[@joshk.6246]

Right on!

[@phillipmccary8105]

never gets old you acting like you are getting shocked, always enjoy you and Hillary!!

[@robertbellow2625]

Mrs Hilary deserves a raise! 😂 . Love the way you both work together.

[@judeedufresne8371]

Thanks for sharing your "Wonderland" with all of us. You both are so kind to your animals...and you create a calming atmosphere for your audience. Love your farm!! 😁

[@bertadelaudebri7179]

As we, you needed that jolt to better your day....from an alien Canadian neighbor 😂

[@ronarmstrong8585]

Pete,your wagon for transporting and unloading the brooders is simply amazing. Hillary your gentleness the way you handle the broader is so nice to see. You both are very respective of all your animals. It's a big reason IMHO of why your channel is so successful.

[@frenchcanadian1007]

Yes, I agree. It is very noticeable how much you both care A LOT for your animals...and they return the favour. It is very noticeable and healing to watch. Marcel from Saskatchewan.

[@sheilamesick96]

Oh a new video! Time for a fresh cup of coffee and a sit down.

[@Dan-qy1rg]

I agree with you on dandelions, I like them on my property and so does my cattle. I use the back rub as well as the fly traps around my waterer. I enjoyed watching, nothing better than putting your cows on fresh grass, keeps them content. Thanks Pete, have a great day!

[@lynnsweeney4529]

Good morning Pete. We just love watching how well you and Hillary work together. As always thank you for taking the time to make the videos you make, we enjoy them all.😊

[@beejls]

The cows must be in heaven. Dandelions to gorge on, flies alleviated, and the weather is not too hot. I noticed the little chicks going to town on the dandelions also. As for the dad joke... Pete, you're best in short form. 🙂 Love the channel, adore you and Hil.

[@SaraGold]

♥️ drama free wholesome content

[@sgrvtl7183]

I liked watching Hilary put the Chickens on grass 'what's this'! I like greens, I think they do too! nice team work! Dandelions are beautiful! and liked your conversation of the plant.

[@vonRow]

I'm not the only one who thinks dandelions are tasty! And they are good for live stock to eat too. I actually wish I had more of them in my fields.

[@vickiemeisinger9632]

I love you, channel Pete and Hillary!! I love seeing the two of you working together on the farm. My mom and dad would the same way... if it was a job to do they shared it to get it done quicker. I agree with you. Also Pete on Keeping things simple. I think wisdom comes with aging and I know for myself I have definitely simplified my life in the last 15-20 years…. just for example when I had guests coming for a meal or weekend, everything had to be perfect and everything had to be beautiful and artistic on the table when I served the food and so forth. I realize at some point I was exhausting myself unnecessarily because everybody else was visiting and laughing, and I was cleaning up and working or getting ready for the next round. I don’t do that anymore. I might at Christmas time, but for the most part throughout the year, I keep my meals simple and I’ll tell you what, Pete I want you grilled those pork chops and less than 10 minutes and I’m thinking that’s how I should be food in a short amount of time. God bless you both and we’ll see you next time on a wonderful video… By the way, Pete, I love to laugh at your jokes…. Apollo - G.😀❣️😁 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@corybuck6049]

I LOVE your viedos pete! You look happier these days and that makes me smile. You (and your family) are such kind souls. Keep up the good work!

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Thanks Cory!

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Man, I love this channel! It brings back so many memories of days on the farm in years, many years past.

[@kirkwilson10]

We are getting the kids ready to end the school year and a perfect video to show to get them excited about what they'll be doing in the fall, especially since we ordered their chicks today! Some of them screamed ( as usual) when you once again electrocuted yourself. It's really cool for them to see you and Hilarie setting up the chicken paddock just like they do! The alien joke? Mercy, the groans... But we're still your extended classroom! Blessings on you both!

[@user-mf2oi8wb5t]

Pete, once i got the 'Dad Joke' I laughed so hard it hurt! 🤣 Keep them coming! 🤭

[@deborahsimmons2414]

Hillary, my hat is off to you! Your physical strength is very apparent in hauling, lifting and sorting those bags of chicken feed, not to mention everything else you do in the employment of their care. Good work!

[@suedobson6962]

Dandelion is edible, the whole plant! Anxiously waiting on your spring calves!! Enjoy Sunday mornings with Hilarie and Pete.

[@larrypestes2205]

I just realized that you are the new Johnny Carson for the nation but on Sunday morning. A calming light hearted dose of medicine needed by Americans that are overwhelmed by the stresses heaped upon us daily by the left. Thank you for salving or sores

[@MrCharlie2730]

what do you call a fly with no wings? drum roll for bad joke sunday.. ~~~~a walk!

[@user-ft7mr4ff9h]

That Hillary is such a good partner. You guys make such a good team. 🙏🏻✌🏻

[@timothyrill3825]

The first batch of chicks are out and will be putting on weight. The new season is now underway. I enjoy this so much this time of year as you can see growth and replenishment that starts off with a bang and the Weber grill. Thank you Hillary and Pete.❤

[@vickiwells6726]

Pete you and Hillary are such a good team… your cows are so happy 😊as always thanks for bringing us along 😁 we even look forward to your lame jokes 😉

[@dieseldoctor2221]

That super c must be your most used tractor on the farm Pete someone did a great job restoring it its PURDY!!!!

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Thank you. I love driving it, it's so handy for most everything I do and it runs so nice.

[@LauraDittman]

Good evening, Pete and Hillary, working to hard. All your animals look really good and healthy. Unfortunately, I don't like dealing with Dandelions or Flies. Have a great day-

[@bobmoroney3643]

Hello happy Hillary, who takes such good care of "Hello I'm Pete.

[@ipfreely10001]

Hey Pete, on the subject of fly control! My grand dad's friend from 5 streets away had another friend who used to know a bloke who swore by rolling your left trouser leg up, standing on your head, covered in marmite, singing bat out of hell in Swedish- to do absolutely bugger all to keep flies away from rabbits. So now you know 😂😂😂😂😂

[@sportmod11p63]

You’re an incredible human Mr Pete with a very blessed family.

[@hwcinc]

My wife has 6 hens and a rooster. She donates all her eggs except what we eat to the Helmer Lutheran Pantry. She has named them all and treats them like they were her children . I know it’s too late for Mothers Day but I’d buy one of those feed scoops if you would sell one. Name your price! I wait with bated breath for all of your videos. They make me feel good. Thank you.

[@dennisdole1764]

This message is for Hilary 😊: You are a Saint not because of how hard you work which you do, but yet to be putting up with Pete 😂 makes you an Angel 👼 in the making! ❤

[@GeorgiasGarden]

Lots of Arm Chair Quarterbacks who have never raised cattle or any farm animals. Pete I learn a lot from you and Hillary. Keep on keeping on.

[@JosiNdongFarmsBondo]

I love this couple. You such a beautiful inspiration to me here in Africa Kenya 🇰🇪 big love

[@fgb3126]

You have it down pat Pete. Routines are a blessing not a curse.

[@zenaidalugo7707]

Thank you farmer Pete and Hillary for all you do, these videos keep us motivated 🎉❤

[@larrydavidson3402]

The two of you put in a lot of hard work on your farm but I can see its very rewarding for both of you.

[@dmark6699]

Chicks growing fast. Time to make the Dandelion wine.

[@johnr3603]

Grandma made dandelion and clover wine all her 95 years ( gandkids could sip only😉)

[@karinjudge7277]

Thanks for another nice video Pete. I love how Hilarie doesn’t talk much. You can tell she’s smart. 😊 Dandelions are so beneficial. You can eat the entire plant. I remember eating them as a kid. Boil them. Little vinegar and salt and pepper. These days everyone sprays them in my area. Take care !

[@davidbrightman6987]

My Mom went to Cornell and we used to go up in the summer when I was a kid. One of the highlights was the Chicken BBQ at the Big Red Barn. That was probably 45+ years ago but I can close my eyes and still see the smoke coming off the grills🍗

[@jamessmith7691]

Nice pastures you have there, I won't take afence to it but you can. lol

[@sandrarhea2328]

I really enjoy your channel Pete. I’m not a farmer but I like watching you & Hillary farm. Have a great week.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Pete, as everybody knows, farm work for chickens and cows keeps u guy's staying young. The body might show the age, butt boy is it a ride.

[@DumpsterMarcus]

Glad you’re liking the new chicken pens….and dandelions are the best!! They taste good in breads and pancakes 🥞

[@alansimmonds9030]

Don't let the Jibber-Jabber get you down Pete.

[@scuttlebuttz7202]

Love it when "flies drop like flies," Pete! Great video! 🤗 Always a pleasure to watch. 👀❤

[@bonsukan]

Good lookin’ T-shirt you got there, Pete! Gig ‘Em!

[@jacksanders7018]

Thanks for sharing your day with us.

[@joshk.6246]

Pete, I think what you are onto is that the die of life is made up of many sides. Balance, Happiness, and Contentment are all sides that make up the overall well being of a persons life. I reckon there are more but we come across them in time or by heeding the wisdom from those trying to share the knowledge. Thank you for sharing! Addendum: I also have a favor fencing pliers. I thought the joke was so bad it had killed your tripod.

[@patw865]

Pick those dandelions and make wine! My great great uncle made the best dandelion wine around from what I've been told.

[@Beckham3l4od]

Hi pete i love red tractors and your restorations are magnificent keep up the great work

[@deborahsimmons2414]

I don’t think enough could EVER be said about each and every “Good old Mom and Dad”, everywhere on this God loving planet…and I absolutely will not start now!!!!! God bless all Mom and Dads everywhere!

[@Heinlein.]

Even the camera had a tough time with that joke. 😂 I’ve been adding Dandelions to some bare spots in yard and under trees. Cheers

[@Urugami45]

Wow, even the camera groaned at that one😂😂😂

[@ruadhscottygirl2480]

Haha! Good comment!

[@g.r.4853]

I'd bet that many of your viewers are saying "Salt potatoes??". Also dandelions are an early and favored source for honey bees and the big boys tell me that dandelions also make a decent wine. Your channel is terrific!

[@nickrandol9133]

I think bees would be a good addition to the farm.

[@noramax2925]

Hi Pete & Hilarie. Thanks for letting us hang with you on your farm. Dandelion greens are delicious! In my very young days Nonna would come to visit and we would walk down one side and back up the other side our country road picking dandelions. You have to get them before they flower. She was equipped with a long knife and my job was to carry the large bowl. She would circle the dandelion with her knife, pull it out, shake the soil off and toss it in the bowl. Once back home she washed them off outside with the garden hose. For dinner Nonna dressed the greens with a simple olive oil, vinegar and salt & pepper. When I tell people they can eat dandelion greens, they look at me very strangely. I use no chemicals on my lawn and love the greens. I’m wondering, isn’t dandelion wine made with the flowers? Thanks for sparking my childhood memory🥬🥗🙂

[@joekemp5034]

I've found over the years that if I aerate the pasture once every four years it helps our fields tremendously with yields. Lime every third year. Multi mixture fertilizer once in a while. We add manure to our fields so we only use commercial just to even put our fields.

[@frenchcanadian1007]

I fixed the quote with proper punctuation on my Facebook. Always proof read...and then, proof read again...twice. This quote is probably a paraphrase- My "Quote of the day": "Idealism must be tempered with Realism to make a go of it in the real world." Taken from Pete Larson- A FEW ACRES FARM- You Tube. Thanks you two. Marcel from Saskatchewan.

[@user-di7in2zx1c]

Pee and Hilary, Thank You Both for taking along on your active work schedule of setting up the 3 week broilers on the grass to finish them up in 6 weeks. Electrifying the perimeter fence to keep the racoons and foxes at bay. Good pasture management with the cattle works great and soon the calving will begin in earnest. Enjoy your week from Pete from New Brunswick Canada

[@SuperMAZ007]

Looking good Pete. Soon the hay season starts and it's gonna be epic. Racoons are annoying but same can be said for foxes. They can dig into chicken coups and wreck havoc. Cute animal but not so much cute when a substantial portion of your laying hens are gone. Always enjoy Patty yapping on you for not giving her the attention she deserves 😊

[@matteolaborg]

I love Pete's explanation of the "chicken or egg" conundrum: feed scoop.

[@johnr3603]

Bird seed!!

[@alansummerscales3376]

The correct answer is the rooster 🐓 came first lol😂😅

[@frankcurley]

Funny how you mentioned "Cornell Chicken BBQ sauce" as my wife and I were just talking about that yesterday. Love that stuff! Signs of Summer!

[@allentowngal4769]

I'm on my way on a slow trek thru NE to Nova Scotia. Was going to DRIVE DELAWARE WATER GAP, but may have to skew west to find some of that bbq sauce!

[@frankcurley]

@@allentowngal4769 I make my own. Just Google and try it out. Enjoy!

[@nathanisenhour4420]

Umm..We will be calling you Pete soon ..NASA...Lol😂😅😅 Never A Straight Answer club. Good one Pete.. If a big light shows up in your pasture.. The welcome mat is out.. Oh, yeah that lady that keeps following you around...Is big keeper..

[@x_Dude1]

The right mix, "when you know then you know". Some other channel shared the same words. 20:20 👌

[@dstafford2200]

My wife made dandelion jelly and its like having honeymoon toast its really good. Hopenyour having a great week Pete and thanks for the video.

[@Eph1-4]

Pete! What are salt potatoes? Keep those dad jokes coming! Thank you to you both😎

[@urbndecay1861]

Thank you for posting your waterers and your chicken tractor dolly. I spent around 4 - 6 hours last week trying to find some photos or videos of a dolly design and couldn't find any like I remembered seeing of yours that I wanted to duplicate. We got another week or two before the broilers go out side so it should be ready for the season. Thanks for the video.

[@jimproud3116]

Thanks Pete and Hilary. Enjoyed the video. "Apollo-gee"! Terrible! HaHa.

[@SusanA1056]

Lol, I made the same grain scoop, in grade 8 shop class, for my horse feed. I don't know where it went but I loved it. Mmmh BarBQ...nothing better!

[@davehafso7003]

That was such a dad joke even the camera couldn’t stand it😂😂😂

[@rancancookcanoy9768]

Pete, we enjoy watching your video and having our coffee. I appreciate you sharing the farming life with us. Thank you.

[@johndeere1951a]

Meat birds, very satisfying process. They have a wonderfull life for 8 weeks. They provide us with special heart felt dinners . Bless their hearts 🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔

[@howardsportugal]

You're a lovely couple - and those chicks are HUGE!! All the best from rural Portugal - hoping for some of the clear weather you are having! Always learning from you, Pete. Brilliant stuff. Steve. @HowardsPortugal

[@samvalentine3206]

Another enriching class from Prof. Pete and Hillarie par excellence! Everything just clicked on this video, Pete. Nicely done! It was fun to come along with you as you set out the broilers as you have yearly. Every year you hone your skills just a bit more and it's always a fun watch. Thanks for bringing us along and I for one would have bought one of your grain scoops - a good honest design! Take care...

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Thanks Sam!

[@dadbodforlife]

18:33 every part of the dandelion is edible. The flowers are one of the first to bloom and the first food bees get access to.

[@redmapleleaf4617]

I had to look up "salt potatoes" as I've never heard of them but they sound like something worth trying.

[@chipps1066]

With a good measure of common sense!

[@tedquaker954]

Thanks again guys for another enjoyable video!

[@ronaldferino3414]

Looks like a versatile piece of equipment. I'm kinda impressed so far, can't wait to see more of this machine in use!

[@mmcc310]

Coffee wirh pete n wife n farm, sunday morning

[@ksister4224]

Loving the tshirt! Texas A&M WHOOP!! 😅

[@djjamison6548]

Good morning Mr. Pete and Mrs. Pete

[@dennisbarber4614]

Great job.

[@cheyennestarr3138]

I love how organized you are. I enjoy watching your videos!

[@gregsims5156]

I see you have your Texas Aggies shirt on. The aggies and Maggie’s will be happy. Texas agricultural and mechanical is what I believe it was originally. Some very intelligent people have graduated from there. I enjoy your videos, love the old Farmall tractors. I remembered our “like new Farmall” I think it was built somewhere in the 40’s after WW2

[@buckhendrickson235]

Enjoy our videos! Keep up the good work!

[@terrybennett5576]

Y'all are living the dream, keep up the good works

[@benchacon4983]

Good looking broilers. They look lively.

[@corybiltz2461]

I bought one of those bell drinkers for my broilers two years ago after seeing your videos- excellent choice! Boy do they work great

[@angelakimbrell1214]

18:33 also dandelions are the first flowers to bloom and provide bees with food and there are so many uses for dandelions. Salads soups yep feed for the tastebuds.

[@rg1599]

I bet you could sell hundreds of those feed scoops now.