Building Our Homestead for a Better Future

Building Our Homestead for a Better Future Small family farm building tools survival skills gardening growing animals livestock orchard self reliance. #homestead #homesteading #farming
SUBSCRIBE and help support the channel. And don't forget to drop a comment. It helps us to build this channel into something special. We're transforming this 90 acre property into a self reliant homestead and farm stay vacation rental. We're building infrastructure to accomodate future growth such as barns, duck house, 7 coop chicken house, water hydrants, planting an orchard, building a garden etc. Chickens, ducks, geese, mini pigs, rabbits, a bunch of barn cats and two old english sheepdogs make up our team here at the farm. Please follow along on our journey of transforming this place into something special.

[@denisegilmore88]

You should be proud of yourself, you are living a lot of people's dream.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

😁

[@thaixgrrl]

I think it’s great that you plan well and also prioritize based on what’s truly important to you. Can’t wait to see what else you create in the months and years to come!

[@leonafaryna7617]

Good, good morning to everyone 🪿🐣🐔🐈🐈‍⬛🐖🐶🐰❣ Chad and Remi, you did everything one step at a time, and with much love and care the first time, and now it shows! The reason this channel is approaching 150,000 subscribers is because you are down to earth, hard working, innovative, funny, caring and truly love all of your extended family. Thank you for letting us in on all the fun without having to do any work 😂🤣

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thank YOU so much for watching all these years.

[@RJH_LIL]

I agree wholeheartedly with everything you said. Have a wonderful day 😊.

[@leonafaryna7617]

@@RJH_LIL you have a really great day too 🙋🏼‍♀

[@kathrinekerns8398]

There is a saying I like "The journey of a thousand miles, begins with one step". Your guys journey is progressing every day. TY for sharing it with us. 💕💕💕

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Well said! I like that.

[@MarcJoly-g2e]

This is Marc..Hi, is ur dream one day that the Maple Leafs hockey team would win the stanley cup...Hi Hi Hi....

[@goldrunner4459]

I love watching you and remi working your farm its very interesting and really hard work, well done. 😊

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thank you so much 😀

[@luvelyjay]

Great video. New to your channel and I love the simple wholesome living you and your wife are sharing. Keep it up. 👍

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@luvelyjay that’s awesome, thnx 😁

[@RJH_LIL]

Good morning Chad and Remi. I'm feeling good today. How is everyone. I'm another year older today. I would buy produce from you two if you had a farm stand. 🍅 🍅 🌽 🌰

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Oh HBD!!! 🎂

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Happy birthday!!!

[@peggyhaines7394]

Happy birthday 🎈🎊🎉🥳

[@janetspace7631]

Happy Birthday

[@sharonroconnellandcritters]

Happy birthday 🎉

[@Norunormii]

They sprayed their chemtrails. And so there was rain. Playing God

[@Jojo-lf7yo]

Your pig enclosures look very bleak. Pigs are intelligent need enrichment.

[@TrapGypsyy]

Love watching your videos! Dreaming of having a homestead myself one day 🌳 🌱 🐷 🐔

[@MariaBeth58]

You said that you're working for a living, plus the farm and doing youtube. What kind of work is your paying the bills job and how many hours a week do you have to work at it? I love your channel by the way. Thnx

[@carolbird1501]

Heat dome and polar vortex are not new terms but unfortunately have in recent years have been popularized and misused. Glad the heatwave has broken and the rain has finally let up. Happy gardening, looks like you are off to a good start!

[@debradelarue9717]

Climate change caused by humans is fraud. All the real honest scientists are heavily censored.

[@doriskuhberger8559]

Thank you for sharing. Love and Blessings. Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

You are so welcome

[@cathymcgee1674]

You would be the perfect neighbors. I love you and your wife, you're awesome people with all the gorgeous animals. I always enjoy seeing your videos when you are on. Have a nice day. ❤❤😊

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Wow, thanks very nice of you 😊

[@janetclark6867]

Hello Chad, Darling , Olive and all the beautiful animals. Love your videos as I look forward to every Monday and Thursday. It it so inspirational to see someone realize their dreams as the two of you are. It is just getting better. I didn't realize how much work goes into running a small farm because Chad you make it look easy. lol You are so handy doing all the building, etc. Your thought process proves that one must plan and work hard to achieve their dream. Nothing is given for free in most cases. Thank you, once again, for sharing your dream with all of us. Until next time, have a safe and prosperous week.

[@HickorycroftFarm]

Great video. You guys have come so far with your homestead. It is certainly a life worth living, and the hard work just keeps us healthy. Hope you both have a fantastic week.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

You guys too, definitely worth it. I was born for this stuff.

[@mariofix]

The reason we have polar vortex, and heat domes, and all that is simply because we have better science and better equipment to see in detail what is happening with the weather and climate. It's not because it's the "scientists", it's only because we're getting better at understanding nature. Given that there is still a lot to understand.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

All that is probably a good & proper assessment but for me it’s a combination of the two. Here in Canada our PM wants people to pay a carbon tax cause as he says “Canada is burning” with all the wildfires. But he and the experts on the news always fail to disclose that over 90% of our fires are caused by humans and not the climate crisis.

[@elisaa9981]

But *_humans cause the climate crisis_* I'm sorry to see that you pass so uninformed judgement, you need to inform yourself better. There are a lot of good sources available online, but if you are one of those who don't trust peer-reviewed science, I don't know what to say. Then nothing will change your mind. Carbon tax is an excellent proposal, and it could still be designed so that the income goes back to people with the Canada Carbon Rebate. The climate crisis is real, just ask the forest owners who have seen their life savings vanish with the attack of Mountain Pine Beetles, their epidemic spreading is a direct consequence of climate change. And even if the wildfires are caused by humans, there have to be the "right" conditions for them to spread like they have been doing (drought, for example). When you shrug off the threats of climate change, you are contributing to dooming the future for the coming generations. If you have an audience on the internet you need to be responsible about that. I'm not trying to silence you. I just want you to look into facts and then pass judgement. And yes, I'm the same government expert whose previous comment you erased.

[@bettytaylor2494]

He’s a tyrant . Afraid we are about to get one

[@rhonaherrman704]

I always enjoy your videos !! I like your relationship with the animals. You talk to them and pet them. As an animal lover I appreciate what you do!!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

💜💜💜

[@anitasmith203]

Chipmunks are susceptible to botfly larva too, real gross. l live in northern ontario, 5 hours drive north of Sault Ste Marie. A recent chipmunk kill had 4 botfly larva imbedded in it's nether regions.

[@antionettechancellor5105]

Truly enjoyed this video without the music 😅

[@VintageStylebyJo]

Chad everything looks beautiful ❤👍Your gardens will only get more beautiful as you and Remi grow your farm❤Your next build will have to be a farm stand🤗👍

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

😁

[@paulaomalley2195]

Thank you so much for sharing, enjoy your videos so much. This one was extra special as you shared so much. Love how you adore all the animals.. the ducky rescue was so cute ☺ ❤ Your such an amazing person both you and your wife, you have made a beautiful home with everything you’ve both done 😻

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Really appreciate the comment 😁

[@SupercarEnjoyer]

There's not really anything absurdist about what's happening to the world, no need to fearmonger..

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

The fact that us Canadians have to pay carbon taxes that does nothing to save the planet is not absurd to you?

[@jonadams-gs7rl]

Jesus Christ loves you and wants to spend eternity with you, he died on cross for our sins just believe on him and you will be saved. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

[@bettytaylor2494]

Amen

[@eleanorcoleman21]

Our family is working to move to a farm near Hamilton Ontario. Your videos are very helpful.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

That’s great, best of luck 😉

[@sallywilliams2097]

Have you thought about growing tubs of grass to put in with the pigs occasionally? You could take the tubs out afterwards.....?

[@clarencehershberger2058]

Love your farm! Animals and plants are so great to have!

[@nokchilton1562]

Good afternoon from England! Your farm is beautiful, well organised with healthy plants and animals indeed. Well done you ❤❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Glad you’re enjoying 🤗

[@nathalielaizet2219]

When I watch your videos, I have two questions : Why our ancestors didn’t succeed as well as you ? Why farmers nowadays keep on with industrial farms, with only one item and with a lot of chemicals ?

[@kaitlyn888]

My goodness!! You have just put my entire way of thinking into words! Thank you! ❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Great minds think alike eh 😉

[@marianavarro3892]

I love your channel. I have a question. Why does the pond have foam? Have you ever cleaned the pond filter?

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yes I’ve cleaned the filter but really I don’t know why. There seems to be a lot of algae maybe that’s it but I’m not sure exactly. Truth is I don’t even know if the filter will work the way it should in this kind of setup with waterfowl. Time will tell as I figure it out. Also water fowl feathers have like an oil to them so that could contribute maybe.

[@Revtyme7]

I love the recap. Very good commentary on your set up and reasons to live the good life. Your animals are very blessed to have you as there care givers. The buildings you built are awesome. The pond and gardens are my favorite. You need Nigerian dwarf goats for milk cheese and butter. Maybe someday when you retire. Lol

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Aww thanks, appreciate the comment 😁

[@colleenkopp56]

Your garden is envious!! My favorite when I was a little girl was the peas. If they couldn't find me that was there I was found! I miss the smell of the earth in the northwest corner of North Dakota!! Greetings from Northern California, USA

[@ggverity7632]

Loved watching this video. What a beautiful farm you have. Olive is gorgeous ❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gajoo818]

great job , its very relaxing to watch ur farm and ur hard work god bless u

[@tiarianamanna973]

I love ur cat cave system ❤ I have ten cats, but they are purely therapy cats only kept indoors, for their safety.. but ur system looks really great for rodent control kitties to live in 😊

[@carlapierle8623]

God Bless you Chad and Remi! You have worked hard and saved hard to get where you are today! You deserve to take pride in that. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

😁

[@WeAreStrongwithJesus]

Bravo 👏 You do great work. I love your personality and humor. I love the names you have for everything!! ❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@WeAreStrongwithJesus awesome! 👏

[@janehill8760]

You are truly blessed to be able to live your dream and have such a wonderful homestead.

[@nope7716]

Look into Japanese beetle traps, you can use them to make automatic chicken feeders. will help with your cherry problem and provide free protein for your chickens

[@cozyhomemakingvibes]

Oh I like those rain barrels.. do you have a link to those? I need some

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

They look nice but I haven’t figured out a way to join the two barrels yet. I think they’re made to only be used as singles. I’ve had these for over two years though, pretty sure I got them at the Home Depot.

[@StephanieMcCamon]

Chad i just love checking in on the animals and projects. Thank you for your videos. 😊❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Glad you like them!

[@turakialiyujalo2296]

Hello you are doing a good job in the farm, I wonder what is the source of your water. Particularly for the ducks? Thanks 👍

[@SherrylSmart]

I enjoy your thinking and how carefully you say it 😁👍🏻👏🏻

[@sheilasullivan9024]

I've always heard "first fruits" like in the Bible... So you allow your fruit trees to grow fruit the first year it bears fruit but you do not pick it and that's supposed to strengthen the tree...I guess what it put into the fruit it takes back IDK 🤷🏽‍♀️ my brother swore by this. The next year will be abundant and you can pick all you want.

[@eric1020]

I can't tell if this is parody. "The experts" and "the government" probably put you up to it.

[@geardog1982]

Have you ever wondered whose idea it was to name a male Chicken a "Cock"? 😮😅...What was going through the mind of the person before they gave that animal their name?? 🤔

[@shirleyroaden7917]

I just came upon your channel and it is very interesting. I’m very impressed how you are building things. I was raised on a farm myself.

[@sylviahudell2171]

Hello! Another amazing video. Always look forward to your videos. Thanks for sharing.👍😊

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Glad you’re enjoying 😁

[@79PoisonBreaker]

for pig fence , you could use the current pens to train them to respect electric fence by running 1 strand down each side of the dividing fence. once they learn respecting electric fences it should be simple to poke some little posts in wherever you want. Critical to teach electric in a solid pen so they learn pull back vs push through when they get a shock. Looking good .

[@scottgremko4426]

Well said Chad !👍

[@laurelb1962]

I sooooo enjoy your channel, I find it to be relaxing. And speaking of Heat Domes, hows about Thundersnow and Gorilla HAIL, I had never, in my 60 some years of living, ever, hear those words when I was growing up. Oh, how the weather has changed. Blessings, Laurel 😁

[@bridgetthaxter4740]

Hello… You are a great story teller. I’ve enjoyed this educational series edgy homesteading. Looking forward to the next adventure.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Aww thanks 😊

[@oribron]

My wife is from Cebu, we are looking to do the same thing. Good video, thanks!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Cebu is beautiful, I’ve never been though. One day I will visit but it must be similar to Palawan which I have been to.

[@G.I.N.N]

I've lived in almost every province over my lifetime thus far. Canada is beautiful ....Country living is def my favorite place. God Bless you both ...And of course the animals / pets 😊

[@jaymaxwell8645]

3:13 and at one point humanity thought the universe was centered on the earth. In science things change with understanding including terminology.

[@dileep.abraham]

Wishes all the way from India 💌

[@brendaogle-em7if]

I also would buy produce from you and Remi but Kansas is a little far away. I have visited Canada many years ago on a camping trip with my parents. So long ago but wonderful memories with loving Christian parents. Do you and Remi have kids? You never mention it. I think your a very wise man Chad. My guess is your a computer or network guy. I know someone who is network and makes a six digit figure salary and some days can work from home. Curious what kind of work Remi does too. Understand if you don't want to share to much info 👍 Anyway I very much enjoy your videos. I heard a saying.....the most capable hand is the one at the end of your own arm 😊

[@lindam2090]

Can you show how you resolved the cat litter/ poop problem from before? Your farm looks wonderful. you do an excellent job.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Ok I will

[@ashleycloud_]

As an Edmontonian, I live vicariously through you. Rural property close to the city is 1 to 5Mil. If you travel west it gets even more expensive because it's closer to the mountains. You have to go North or East for the price to start going down, and the price doesn't start dropping until you get 50+km away. It's simply not feasible as a working parent to commute that far each day. So until then I will watch your videos and dream.

[@solomonthape5931]

poor pigs yo got so much green and overgrown trees and yet yo lock them in, let them free if yo cant relocate them to a grassed area now and again, and why separate them, they wanna play.

[@pauladecarvalho9741]

I love the names you give into yr flocks

[@Ackatizzle17]

My dream is to have a homestead with a rabbitry, and a medium sized warehouse for my actual business

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Sounds like a great plan

[@Ackatizzle17]

I'm actually in the process of launching my business now, so I'm hoping here in the next couple years

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@Ackatizzle17 best of luck 👍

[@Jenny-si7ui]

You did good job 👍

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thanks 😁

[@bobmanp8653]

we used to have pineapple expreses in BC which was rain now their called atmospheric rivers lol...adult rats might be too big for the cats mine dont mess with them

[@sharonroconnellandcritters]

The organization is fantastic! So much hard work. You both should be proud. You take good care of all of your living things, animals and plants. Good luck with continued success. Hi Fozzy! Love my Molly t-shirt!!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

❤️❤️

[@lindanilsson2353]

Why don't you put some small fish in the duck pond to keep it clean

[@MrSpinnerbug]

So very very nice Chad, I love what you have done with your farm😊

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@leonasimmons162]

Beautiful property. Enjoy 🦋👏🎉💙

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Thank you! 🤗

[@jamesheidema]

Loving your lifestyle and your channel! Thank you!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Glad you’re enjoying 👌

[@Zetta-d6y]

So glad to have found you on KZbin. I used to watch you on TikTok that you disappeared. Everything looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Oh that’s great. I still do some TikTok but the trouble is i don’t make any money off TikTok, YT at least pays so it makes all my hard work worth while. Hopefully soon Canada will be part of the creator fund and I’ll focus a bit more.

[@karensmutny6090]

Boisenberries are so tasty, I just had my first taste of them last year.

[@Wolit51]

You're living my dream. I'm so glad for you that you were able to go out of the city and have a farm. I'll never be able to afford that. I hate living in the city, but at least I have a garden and can grow veggies.

[@larissamuller6168]

Good morning from busy London, Me and my husband decided to buy a small cottage in North Portugal, is just amazing peaceful when you go there ,planning to leave there soon😊 I love your videos so inspiring ❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

That’s so exciting for you guys. Cheers to new adventures 🥂

[@victoriagamage5865]

Chad and Remi, I just came across your videos, you are refreshingly funny and also full of great ideas and you are very much living my dream homestead. Your beautiful creative buildings and animal enclosures are fabulous. You have just reminded me to get my weed matt down to control the grass and weeds and also you reminded me to get my son and husband onto building some new pumpkin trellis/climbing frames. I'm in New Zealand in the middle of winter and I'm starting to prepare for spring. I'm so very much looking forward to planting even more this year. We unfortunately had to get rid of our chickens due to time and health so we are back to just our dog Remmie and two cats Boots and Tinkerbell. We have two kids and I grow the majority of our vegetables and some fruits. My husband and I are nearly 40 and would love to have more land and be much more self sufficient. One day soon we can hopefully purchase something of our own. Ps Remi I just planted my first ever Blueberry bushes too!! Rock on the berry patches!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@victoriagamage5865 aww thanks so much for joining us and welcome to the farm. Nothing is better than your home grown veggies eh. Till next time, Kia Ora 😎

[@michaelfinch7888]

i see you have your watermellon and pumpkin side by side..you do know that anything that ballooms will mix? i do like how you have everything set up..your place looks good...

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@michaelfinch7888 is that why we didn’t get any pumpkins? We have 3 tiny little peach size pumpkins growing that’s it. We do have over 20 watermelon and a bunch of cantaloupe but are very small. I doubt they’ll even reach full size.

[@dmifranco]

Love your farm! ❤Sending blessings your way!🦢🐇🕊️🦫🦮🐩🦤🦃🐓

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@dmifranco 😀

[@marystout1606]

What about a fan for the bunnies to help with heat?

[@dianecooper7502]

What a great morning I just had. ❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

So glad!

[@jfarmer305]

Love Billy girl and that sweet snout! Homesteading is not for the faint of heart, but so worth it if you put your heart and sweat an unending patience that you and your Darlin’ seem to have done so lovingly. Hope for many more years of blessings for you!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I so agree 👍

[@dorothysmith6710]

You are super

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

😁

[@DJBou0407]

I love the names you've given to all your animal shelters. It makes me chuckle when I hear you say them. A joy to watch your videos.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@DJBou0407 nice!

[@mariachonazafra8069]

❤

[@bettytaylor2494]

Just found your channel today. Love your kitties and their names ! My last kitty died a few years ago at 20 years old . Sure miss her . Was raised in the country and miss all the critters . We also had horses , and cows on a lease . You were saying “heat dome “… we hit 108 the next couple days ! Very hard to think of raising anything outdoors

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

With 108 I’d melt for sure. I think 85 is hot 🥵 Cats are a big part of the channel but we showcase everything to do with small farm life. Hope to see you around, enjoy 😊

[@escapetothegarden]

"Honkables" 😂 yes.

[@RBast-r8i]

Really enjoy your channel. How do you protect your fruit trees through the Canadian winter?

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

hey thanks. The trees need a dormant period actually and are good down to zone 3 or 4 whereas we are zone 5b. They are all cold climate fruit trees such as apples, cherries, pears, plums etc.

[@user-es3zh3jk5o]

Absolutely love your videos. So entertaining to watch and informative. My house is up for sale and I'm hoping to buy 30 to 40 acres and have my own little homestead farm. Can't wait.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Hope it all works out, best of luck 🤞

[@mariaescobar1248]

Hi chad I really enjoy your videos specially because you speak very clearly and I can understand almost everything. Thanks for helping me to improve my English skills

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

That’s so awesome, thanks 😊

[@kaceykelly7222]

Thank you for another wonderful episode! I, too, wish I could buy your produce. What an amazing accomplishment ❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

So nice of you

[@sandralovegrove2805]

So proud of you both 🌿🌷🦋 🏡all the hard work creating your dreams, as well as being so clean,tidy, beautiful gardens & structures you built! Truthfully 😢 jealous. Stuck in the shitty city, at 62, unemployed & poor. Watching your successes makes me so happy for you! ☮️🇨🇦💜

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Aww thanks. Keep on keeping on 🤙

[@acceptingWhatIS]

dream

[@noellaq8056]

I just discovered you on KZbin and subscribed. I enjoy your lifestyle and good nature. May I ask what type of blueberries you are growing?

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Aww thanks. 3 varieties of high bush blueberries…Patriot, Northland and Bluecrop

[@noellaq8056]

@@HiddenSpringFarm , thank you!

[@pattimatson678]

Those are not new terms for weather, just the non professional weather people didn’t know them back in the day. On the other hand news is intended to tantalize and even scare us. It probably is worst now.

[@gilbertramos6039]

Yup, keep the general population in various states of fear. Then the general population is easier to manipulate. But more and more folks are wising up to the game of divide and conquer. Chad and Remi are doing great work here.

[@NEILLRITCHIE-si4mu]

Go watch Goldsaw Farms for ideas about containing your pigs. Do you know blueberries are male and female plants? The males have no berries. There are varieties that have both flowers on the bush. You seem to have the former. Good luck you have started well.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I didn’t know that, but the one big bush with none this year had some last year so I don’t think that was it.

[@Debbie-y6z]

Hi iv just come across your channel and I love it. Its great to see the animals and i love your iv subbed so i don't miss any

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Awesome, thank you!

[@timothymaimone8611]

Chad… with all your young fruit trees, removing the fruit will allow the trees to produce more foliage. Young fruit trees sell better in the nursery at the expense of future growth.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yes I’ve heard that too

[@cozyhomemakingvibes]

The garden and pond are gorgeous!!

[@dandydon6049]

Simpler life. No way is your life simple. You work your ass off!

[@marieparks5674]

Train your pigs to an electric wire. I see a lot of homesteaders do that.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@marieparks5674 it’s not that simple though. If you train em to wire then they ruin that area so you can only leave em there for a bit and have to keep moving them and that in itself is a lot of work.

[@russse2793]

Dingleberries?😁😁😁😁Love watching your channel.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

🤗

[@hannahshadid885]

I'm curious, you talk about seeing coyotes, but do you ever see bears?

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I’ve seen a bear only once, it was a fairly small black bear and at a distance. I’ve also never caught a glimpse of bear in any of the trail cams.