cant wait to see this being taken to a tiny barn. your show is one of the hidden gems on youtube!
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Carl!
@rogercarroll16633 ай бұрын
TULIP earned a best cow award. I am glad she got credit for the acting. Did she help with the screenwriting. Great work both of you.
@LanceSheppard3 жыл бұрын
Hey Pa, that one simple sayin, "it don't have to be perfect, it just has to be." Has saved me from my self trying to perfect things around the homestead. God bless you and your family. As always yall are in our prayers! Happy spring!
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Saved me from a lot of self-propagated perfectionist punishment, too, once I finally discovered the notion. Once you let go, you find that ever' once in a while, something'll work out nearly perfect! Thanks for your prayers, Lance.
@DeepSouthHomestead3 жыл бұрын
I love that you build using what's from the land. It's a dying art these days. Hoping to see more farm projects.
@Travos693 жыл бұрын
Knew I recognized your picture. Deepsouth makes great content too. Really wanna build your smokehouse but I have a few other things going. Building a flight cage for quail atm.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Comin' right up, Deep South! Thanks again for watchin'
@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead3 жыл бұрын
It’s absolutely free and your using, re-using, recycling, repurposing and reclaiming!‼️👷♂️‼️🇨🇦🪚🔨
@michaeljamesgeorge42233 жыл бұрын
Wow Danny and Mrs Wanda awesome! I found this channel on David the Goods playlist. I love all y'all. Thanks for all your hard work.
@justinbressler77733 жыл бұрын
I share these videos with my students, to help show them how powerful the persistent person can be. Thank you for these, I’ve been watching since the beginning and have learning from each video
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Tell the class Pa Mac says "Hey!" And thank you for watchin' the show, Justin.
@andrewharrowfield94873 жыл бұрын
This is the best show. You remind me of my grandfather
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
I'm honored, Andrew. Thank you for watchin'
@Betterhose3 жыл бұрын
I hope Tulip gets sufficiently rewarded for helping you skid the logs, powering your molasses mill and giving milk. She is a good girl 🐄😉
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
I'll pass that along, J R. Thank you for watchin'
@dlbuffmovie3 жыл бұрын
I was JUST thinking about poor Tulip, working so hard!!! LOL
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
She doesn't work that often. 99.9% of her days are pure bovine bliss, believe me.
@biggkidd713 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Can't wait to see you close it in.
@nitberla3 жыл бұрын
So happy to see u back!
@paulinhoduartedossantos22122 жыл бұрын
Indeed you are a hidden gem.
@russlee6503 жыл бұрын
I was just looking up things for a little shed and you just posted this! My lucky day!
@reqinpace3 жыл бұрын
I recently started watching your video's and subscribed to your channel Pa Mac! This episode is much appreciated. You are my hero, truly. I don't know if you have seen the documentary 'Grandfather', but I hope you'll be able to do what you love for a long time to come. Much love from Holland! :)
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the show, Abdulkadir! I appreciate your takin' time to watch.
@bobbynash2823 жыл бұрын
Well well well this is what l need to see thanks from alabama.I told you before but this is my favorite channel.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoy it, Bobby. Good to hear from you as always, and thank you so much for watchin'
@outdoorsandmuchmore3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I find your channel the best thing in youtube thanks for sharing.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you to say, Jorge
@outdoorsandmuchmore3 жыл бұрын
@@farmhandscompanion Your videos take me back to grandpa finca `` farm´´ The old man teach me so many things especially love for animals , carpentry , nature and everything in between . Then i find your channel and realized how bless we are ... I apologize if something does not make sense but I'm a spanish speaker and writer ...
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
A love and thankfulness for God's creation, our heritage, and those that preceded us is universal language. No apology necessary, my friend.
@mattvarney83843 жыл бұрын
Your videos inspired me to build my own goat barn, I gave way to much thought to materials for way to long and it never got built. After watching your videos I went and cut some logs and scavenged other wood here and there and I up and did it now I’ve got some happy goats, keep making these videos!
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
That's the kind of thing I like to hear, Matt. Thank you so much for watchin'
@dougdavis76403 жыл бұрын
So glad you posted a new one! The family and I truly enjoy your videos, the education, and of course the humor! Keep up the great work!!!
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Daddy D. Tell the family Pa Mac says "Hey!"
@BryceThe20113 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you are still making videos. Your love for God and land inspires me on my journey.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Scott. I appreciate that
@InviernoAustral3 жыл бұрын
You’ve taught myself and the family so much: we all watch your videos and admire your ingenuity and ethic. We even built a log cabin for our birds just like you showed us (roof coming soon) Thanks Pa Mac! Would you encourage upstart homesteaders to get a cow like Tulip? She seems just the right size for work and more.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Bretton. Please send photos of your progress to our FB page if convenient. As for a cow, stay tuned...family cow shows comin' up real soon. (And yes, I wish everybody had a cow; but as I tell folks, you need to love the whole nine yards of havin' a milk cow...and not just a glass of milk)
@BrandonHall9163 жыл бұрын
I’m building a shed right now! Great timing
@olddawgdreaming57153 жыл бұрын
Great job with the barn and shed shanty build. It’s going to be great. Really appreciate your sharing with us. 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Old Dawg!
@southerngardenesse3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Happy milking.
@OldeCountryHomesteading3 жыл бұрын
Always love your videos Pa Mac! You have been a helpful inspiration for me to continue into my farming path. My family hasn't farmed since the 50's I am trying as a almost 29 year old man, to return my family to farming. Growing up with grandparents was helpful, but watching someone do it, makes it easier, not as much as a hands on experience, but, close enough to learn something!
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
As my mama always said, "You can do near 'bout anything you set your mind to doin'. " Thanks for commentin', Old Country Farmin'
@OldeCountryHomesteading3 жыл бұрын
@@farmhandscompanion A little bit more every year. Experimenting. haven't gotten into livestock, i only live on 1 acre right now. got a bit garden spot. about an 8th of the acre. Grew my own tobacco last year, 124 plants. This year thanks to your videos, i will try syrup sorghum. The rox orange variety. any suggestions for me would be welcomed. I live in NW PA. Thanks again for being an inspiration to a young man like myself. God bless you all.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
You, too.
@GlorifiedGremlin2 жыл бұрын
What a cool channel, I can't believe I haven't found it till now considering all the homestead channels I watch. I love using the cow as a tractor for the wood hauling lol
@farmhandscompanion2 жыл бұрын
Glad you're enjoyin' it, Glorified Gremlin! thanks for watchin'
@stephenrice4554 Жыл бұрын
Tulip gave the appearance of enjoying the pole pulling . No use keeping a cow and mooing yourself . 👍🇬🇧
@fil44283 жыл бұрын
Just Yesterday I was looking for another video. Awesome video as Always!
@reggiebarboza67113 жыл бұрын
You inspire me to go out and try new simple things. Cheers from Middle Tennessee
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
That makes me happier than just about anything anybody could say, Reggie.
@austinjacobhunter Жыл бұрын
Excellent!! Going to build one just like yours. Bought a 20 acres farm in East Tennessee and they totally let it go. It's made for some nice nice trees for this exact project. Thank you for the step by step. 👍👍
@TheBereangirl3 жыл бұрын
Go Tulip!💕 She's such a good cow, I love Jerseys -- the most beautiful cows in the world! When I told my husband I wanted one (which is silly 'cause we live in town, mind you) he confidently said, "Only if there is a mini Jersey." You should have seen the look on his face when I showed him a mini Jersey.😏😂
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Sounds to me like you've got permission to go get one. The look on his face will be even more entertaining when he finds it in his back yard one morning next week.
@TheBereangirl3 жыл бұрын
@@farmhandscompanion lol, right?😂😂😂
@joshuaparsons96453 жыл бұрын
3:12 into the video and I can already say.....new favorite channel.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Joshua
@joshuaparsons96453 жыл бұрын
@@farmhandscompanion Since watching this I have been working on my own shed/goat shelter. With the price of lumber these days...I harvested some locust polls. We have a tobacco barn, so I used old pine rails for the rest. I know it’s nothing big, but your video helped give me the idea.
@steveww15073 жыл бұрын
I love watching this stuff
@leonadubois2493 жыл бұрын
this was reminiscent of when I lived off grid. We built a 48x24 green house using the pine pole method and we used the horse to drag the poles! Love your videos!
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watchin', Leona
@7secondcommute3 жыл бұрын
To God be the glory... amen!!
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
That's right, Christopher
@awldune3 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your videos
@josiahdrews46223 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 6 million total views for the channel
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
I hadn't even realized it, Josiah. Thank you for lettin' me know, and thank you for watchin'!
@farmlifeoffgrid3 жыл бұрын
Great Video!!! I have to say that's the first time I've seen a milk cow pulling brush and logs
@paulinhoduartedossantos22122 жыл бұрын
Wow I truly love. And here I am a new subscriber.
@BrianBerriosOne3 жыл бұрын
Ahhh more inspiration for our homestead.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watchin' the show, Brian
@TheCraftyCrowShow3 жыл бұрын
Always love seeing you have a new video posted. Love your channel, and definitely appreciate all your hard work that goes into your projects, and your video editing. Keep up the excellent work!
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, Crafty Crow!
@lewerim3 жыл бұрын
I always giving a thumbs up around dither time you fork manure out the window. Almost every time. :)
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Erik
@Faith-vl4lv3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video. I wish I had half the knowledge you have when it comes to traditional living
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
If you want it, Robby, you can get it. I know you can.
@arnold43333 жыл бұрын
That was awesome can’t wait for more
@fergusonto-20323 жыл бұрын
Your an awesome guy w / a great attitude & sense of humor , this video is very helpful as I’m needing to build a shed to keep my Harry Ferguson TO-20 tractor under , Thankyou for sharing & May God continue to richly bless you and your family , Greetings from Dueling Acres Farm
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watchin'
@Ken439523 жыл бұрын
Always a great video.
@driggerss3 жыл бұрын
Another great video!
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you so much
@TheRedneckprepper3 жыл бұрын
Looks like your doing well neighbor ? that was some cold snap we had this winter !
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it was. You recognized that snow, I'm sure.
@TheRedneckprepper3 жыл бұрын
@@farmhandscompanion IS THAT WHAT IT WAS ? IT GOT COLD , THEN A 6 HR, SCARE OF NO POWER . FUN STUFF, LOL
@ciphercode22983 жыл бұрын
I've got one of those build yourself sheds from lowes that quickly became to small. I'm adding on 2 sidesheds much like you did with your pole barn you built. I'm milling me up some red oak boards for board and batten siding and using locust posts. Recycling some old tin from property I bought down the road that has an old mobile home on it. I will have to buy hinges,but besides that and a little sweat equity it's pretty well free,and will more than double my tool storage space. You're an inspiring fella,thanks a bunch.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Hearin' of all your hard work makes it worthwhile for me, Cipher Code. Thanks for commenin'
@FinnGriffin3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Keep them coming!
@JamesCouch7773 жыл бұрын
I live in northern Arkansas. Loved the cow skidding logs. We used horses but a dual purpose cow is a great idea.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Come on down and visit us at the mercantile some day, James
@JamesCouch7773 жыл бұрын
@@farmhandscompanion would love to stop by.
@hikerx93663 жыл бұрын
Make sure the barn look as rustic as the way you build them. I love naturally aged wood and log structures.😁
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
That's the plan, Hiker X; thanks for watchin'
@denislosieroutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Love the simple idea of this shed good point of removing the sap wood before burring cedar poles, from southeast Canada thanks for sharing... Denis
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watchin'
@awy19772 жыл бұрын
I love these kinds of videos and have subscribed to your channel. My family has a couple hundred acres in west Kentucky. I hope to retire back there and would love to try to build something simple like this as a shed for a small tractor or just a shade place for livestock.
@twobaysmorehay2 жыл бұрын
Love watching. Would live to see how to make a manure spreader. Not a drag but a trailer that self rotates with the wheels...using a chain. Unless there's a magical way without a chain? Don't know how long a belt would last.
@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead3 жыл бұрын
Mutual support from 🇨🇦🤝🇨🇦🤝
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Thank you GBL
@RichThomasInfoАй бұрын
Love the channel god bless
@johngallagher23133 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video as I do all of them. Tulip says the boss man needs him a mule. LOL
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Truth be told, she'd probably add more choice words than that. Thanks for watchin', John
@cosmopezzolla9963 жыл бұрын
Always brings a smile when I see a new video on your channel! Love seeing Tulip helping out too! About how long did that take you and does anyone give you a hand? I look forward to watching this structure transform! Thanks for the great videos, wishing you and your family the best!
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
You are so kind, Cosmo. Thank you for watchin'
@stewko3 жыл бұрын
Tanks for video.
@kevinwilliams86623 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the show
@bigal74543 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video about teaching the cow to pull things with the harness.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Me too, Big Al. Let's do it.
@arkansasjonesy3 жыл бұрын
Great video sir!
@squirrellyacres3 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool build. We're going to try and build a wood shed this year from wood on our property. thanks for sharing.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
you're very welcome!
@vincentapa13763 жыл бұрын
That Tulip is a worker!
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
And a milker, and a good mama, and a producer of vast amounts of fertilizer. Thanks for watchin', Vincent
@prepperinireland22403 жыл бұрын
Did I hear the old Scots tune "Johnnie Cope" in there somewhere? LOVE this video btw. Thank you for making it.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
You've got a good ear, Trish!
@prepperinireland22403 жыл бұрын
@@farmhandscompanion I'm Scottish (though now living in Ireland :) )
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
No wonder. You're probably my distant kinfolk (from about a dozen generations back). Thanks for watchin' the show, cousin!
@prepperinireland22403 жыл бұрын
@@farmhandscompanion Tapadh leat (thank you!) I wouldn't miss it. :)
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Tha gaidhlig agad?
@cjennmom2 жыл бұрын
I’m watching all these fantastic building videos and am wondering - will you show the why’s and where’s of putting in lightning rods to the buildings or fences?
@ductileiron982 жыл бұрын
Them there bib overalls are gettin a bit worn! Hahaha, dig this channel as always!
@1acrehomesteader433 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. Don't know why it has taken KZbin so long to show me your channel. Subbed right away! 👍 👍 👍
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
I don't know either. Some things are a mystery to me, but not my thankfulness for you watchin' and subscribin'
@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead3 жыл бұрын
Quite interesting 🪚🔨‼️🇨🇦
@Ham682293 жыл бұрын
Consider notching the top poles and purlins together, using the a draw bore method. Just use a wooden peg. I absolutely hate tin roofs. Even though you created "shade" and a place to be under during "weather", you've actually created an open sided oven per say. That tin amplifies the sun's heat unfortunately. Great video as always. Cheers :)
@mwilliamshs3 жыл бұрын
Physically impossible for galvanized steel roofing to amplify radiant heat energy from the sun. Impossible. Regardless of color, shape, angle, height or thickness, it's impossible.
@TheBereangirl3 жыл бұрын
Lol...What a "nice" backhanded compliment.😏
@TB_Production_aka_TB_763 жыл бұрын
There's a much easier way to get rid of all that bark. Just throw the poles in to some goates, and away it goes automatically, and both you and the goates are happy 🐐 🌳🌲👍🏻
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
I've had goats, and used goats, were pleased with the work goats did, and may have goats again some day. And no offense to goat people, but most of the time I'm happy when I don't have goats.
@allengina109110 ай бұрын
Hahaha I love this barn wow.
@farmhandscompanion9 ай бұрын
Thank you, Gina
@BenSamara2 жыл бұрын
He should have hes own tv program
@Lolicrafts3 жыл бұрын
How long do those untreated poles last in ground for you? Where I live we only expect them to go for 2-5 years, then they start to rot enough to be tipsy. Any tips on further waterproofing? I've heard gravel in the hole may help with drainage but have yet to try it.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Cedars in good shape generally will last the rest of my life. It's the other trees (oaks, hickories, gum, elm, pine) that don't last long enough to make it worth it. (1 to 2 years)
@Lolicrafts3 жыл бұрын
@@farmhandscompanion Aha! Cedars are the trick then. Makes sense! Thanks for the reply.
@deborahdanhauer85253 жыл бұрын
Great little shed! I'm interested in the music for this video. Who was it and where would I buy their music?😊🐝❤
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Hey Deborah, The music comes from my "Homemade" album. All the tunes on the FHC Show, are available for purchase and download on a number of fine online music outlets like iTunes and Amazon Music, etc.? music.apple.com/us/album/homemade/1213324248 Thank you so much for askin'! (and watchin'!)
@deborahdanhauer85253 жыл бұрын
@@farmhandscompanion You're welcome and thanks for the info.😊🐝❤
@pietrolisciotto32433 жыл бұрын
the best
@vladabocanek37033 жыл бұрын
I always wonder, why pole-peeler has so long handle? Everybody seems to be using only front half of it. :)
@everettreed27303 жыл бұрын
How deep are you setting them peckerpoles?
@hootnannyhomestead83383 жыл бұрын
O how I wish I were your neighbor. I would milk Tulip fur ya. I miss milking so much. ~Nanny~
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
That would be nice. Sure you don't want to move?
@hootnannyhomestead83383 жыл бұрын
never know!! Lol
@drew69503 жыл бұрын
I miss you when you're gone.
@chainsawguy43793 жыл бұрын
Good video, thank you. A bit too many commercials though.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you. Helps pay the bills though.
@Max.M.3 жыл бұрын
How much chickens and roosters have you ?
@hongtanke3 жыл бұрын
I'm very confused , I thought you built one in Arkansas already.
@fn6553 Жыл бұрын
My back hurts just watching you peel the bark off.
@farmhandscompanion Жыл бұрын
My back hurts again just hearin' you say you watched it. But thanks for watchin' anyway, FN!
@smithgabriel79003 жыл бұрын
How can we keep the wood being eaten by mites
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't hurt it bad enough to damage anything if they do get to it. You'll just have tiny holes all in it. Kind of beautiful.
@smithgabriel79003 жыл бұрын
@@farmhandscompanion thank you sir
@judya.shroads82453 жыл бұрын
You're going to work Daisy into the ground. Give her a bonus.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure she'll consider the shed a bonus the next time we have a freezin' rain. Thanks for watchin', Judy!
@georgeschmitt82053 жыл бұрын
Has to make you wonder how many 100 year old barns have 100 year old thoughts still hanging around inside that say " I shoulda done that different.... I'll be lucky if it lasts 10 years....First storm and it's coming down I bet."
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Good thought, George.
@WilliamTMusil3 жыл бұрын
Hiya
@oakenbeard88843 жыл бұрын
Not bad but even a slight pitch on that roof would have been better.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
It's got a pitch, Ellie. Just tilt your head slightly to the left and you'll see it better. Thanks for watchin'!
@oakenbeard88843 жыл бұрын
@@farmhandscompanion Oh yeah! How did I miss it?
@fordtechlife3 жыл бұрын
👍💪🇺🇲🔴👊🔧💯
@danielscullion34223 жыл бұрын
The opening shows you milking your cow in the barn.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
Old barn in Tennessee. Watch episode 1, Daniel.
@TheLunarmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Wasnt the domestication of animal a wonderful thing for labour.
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
You got that right.
@oldcountryman27953 жыл бұрын
The obnoxious music ruins this video
@farmhandscompanion3 жыл бұрын
So I suppose knowin’ the music’s all from homemade instruments wouldn’t change your opinion at all? farmhandscompanion.com/the-fhc-show/music-of-farm-hands-companion/