criticism, chickens & chasing lambs | reality behind the dream

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@zaroliina 2 ай бұрын

I think the point wasn’t is the coop traditional or not, but does it let chickens live life they need and deserve. Every species have they needs for their welfare. And I like to think that people are willing to do their best and really find information. I know you feel hurt, but with the animals comes responsibilities for them and it is your job to really find out what does good life for them mean. You can do better. We all learn if we are willing to.

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Totally agree!! And absolutely here to learn. I wasn't hurt by people offering advice at all, I truly appreciate all the well-intentioned comments. I won't lie and say it doesn't sting when some are being brutal and some just using it as an excuse to be mean but such is the internet, eh??

@ourhighlandhomestead 2 ай бұрын

“The Scottish guy” was in fact me, a 49 year old woman 😁 And if you’ve seen a stiff wind jostling up the hens’ undercarriage you’ll definitely know what I mean 😂 And everyone knows what a Scot wears under his kilt, right?! 🫣🤷🏼‍♀️

@CoriLivestheDreamLife 2 ай бұрын

Oh my days so sorry you beautiful Scottish lady 🙈 hahahaha yes fully aware what's going on under the kilt 😂

@abbiec524 2 ай бұрын

I, too, was very concerned for the welfare of the chickens from the previous video and decided to think on it first rather than shooting off a comment. I've never bothered to comment on someone's video before, but this really stood out to me. Then the defensive tone of this follow-up video didn't alleviate concern. It's partly summed up by the comment that it's just nature if a predator kills them. This isn't true; there's nothing natural about chickens as we have bred them to be or the way we must keep them in order to benefit from their eggs. Humans have manipulated the "natural" food chain, so to suggest a fox in a small cage full of chickens is natural misses the point. Further, any animal we take into our care *should be cared for to the utmost* to have anything resembling a commensal (at worst) or mutually beneficial (at best) relationship. It's not in any animal's interest to be far away from the family caring for them, and no one is wrong or ill-intentioned for pointing that out. And as someone who's been deeply entrenched in farm life, veterinary care, and animal rescue my whole life, I've never known great animal carers to think about keeping any species out of sight for safety, much less out of range to have a genuine relationship with the animals (even chickens are capable of true affection for their people). ****Being close and hands-on with them all the time is the only way you can even catch common deadly and extremely painful emergencies with their health such as being eggbound or having impacted crops.**** Tradition vs Justin Rhodes' marketing is not at all the issue, either, and viewers should be given credit for being more intelligent than that-please don't reduce the actual experience of others down to generalizations or defensive assumptions. Defensiveness warps things. It isn't humble or honest. It doesn't result in improvement. It certainly doesn't equate to a pleasant viewing experience. I'm unsubscribing, though, I do genuinely wish the best for your family and the creatures who depend on you.

@EastSeaCoast 2 ай бұрын

Wow, this comment is phenomenal. I too was appalled by her comment that it is just nature if they get killed. So if you put your dog out to go wee, it is just nature if a larger predator grabs it for dinner? I saw her in a new light after the two chicken videos. And I did not like what I saw, I saw a narcissist for one and I really dislike those with that personality type.

@tsharkey1615 2 ай бұрын

Such an excellent and well expressed reply. I, having had hens for decades, tried to advise when I saw the first vid - as many others also did. Some people are just totally unsuited to keeping animals and I think her comments today show patently that she is one of them. She seems to see them as entertainment fpr her rather than seeing the responsibility she now has for sentient beings. I dread to think how they suffered and fared in the storm last weekend.

@lavignemorte 2 ай бұрын

I agree this is a phenomal comment. I wish I was this eloquent.

@3scottiedogs Ай бұрын

I think some of you people commenting here are totally detached from reality.

@abbiec524 Ай бұрын

@@3scottiedogs Nah, just attached to responsibility, compassion, and science. But thanks for your comment; it feeds the algorithm and will keep the others in this thread displaying well.

@lindaroyal8161 2 ай бұрын

Chicken Issues - I think the majority of viewers just want to share their own personal experiences with having or being around chickens, so you don't make the same mistakes or have issues. I truly believe that most was constructive suggestion. You'll figure a lot of things out as you go along and actually have to confront things, make the decisions as they come up. I'm anxious to see more on the cottage and improvements. TY

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Totally agree with you! And I'm anxious to see more on the cottage too Linda 😂 hoping to have an update on that soon... eek!

@gerrymulrooney5052 2 ай бұрын

You need to take people's advice and listen to people who only want to help you and your hens

@strawberryfair 2 ай бұрын

there’s a difference between advice, and people being unnecessarily vitriolic and spiteful towards someone who has simply made a mistake. doesn’t everyone deserve to be treated with kindness, even when they’ve messed up?

@gerrymulrooney5052 2 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you everyone should be treated with kindness and everyone makes mistakes ,

@lavignemorte 2 ай бұрын

@strawberryfair That only really works if people accept that they have made a mistake and rectify it. Especially if it affects another living being. I think you'll find there has been plenty of very good advice already given but completely ignored. When you have animals you are entirely responsible if they have an OK life or a fabulous life.

@yellowlabrador 2 ай бұрын

You can't blame Justin Rhodes. When you make a coop it needs to be big enough, with perches and of a suitable material, not see through plastic sheeting. Justin always kept his chickens close to his home, It's only when he has them with the cattle that they are further away. Sgarden and place the chickens there for the time being.

@katealison6087 2 ай бұрын

Yet the hens are all still alive, looking healthy and happy. Funny that.

@yellowlabrador 2 ай бұрын

@@katealison6087 the hens are kept away from the house, next to a field with sheep. In a house without a secure lock. The fence can short out, there are many predators out there. Foxes and worse mink, buzzards and eagles. I live on the west coast and have kept chickens, ducks, goats ... The closer to the home, the easier. If you want to follow someone like Justin Rhodes that's wonderful but follow his plans. They are available online. Do you know how wet it has been here over the past few months? The ground is sopping it's very wet. The chickens are not going to thrive there. I'm only trying to avoid disappointment and death

@EastSeaCoast 2 ай бұрын

@@katealison6087 🍔🍟🥤In this vid Cori states a neighbor's hen house was recently broken into by a fox and in the comments (previous vid) she states a fox was just next to their home, she also states there are birds of prey flying overhead as she is filming; it would be absolutely ignorant to assume she is in the clear given that intel in addition to the fact that she has put them in a readily accessible drive thru takeaway for local wildlife with transparent walls for easy identification of what's for supper. Applying common sense is not rude, rather it is using deductive reasoning and examining the odds. I don't feel it is a funny situation at all, unlike you. All those expressing valid concerns were deemed rude, I'd say lack of concern for sentient beings in one's care is rude.

@d.d.mac.3773 2 ай бұрын

Happy Easter from Canada.

@boatman6865 2 ай бұрын

They are blackthorn. You won’t be short of black berries for sure. I would suggest getting some beehives, very rewarding. If you do t want to spend much on them you can catch a hive with a swarm trap. It’s really pretty easy to

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

We are really excited to get bees at some point. We actually did a bee keeping course before we left the UK and have been talking to several locals with hives. There are a TON of bees here already so we have lots of lovely trees etc they'll enjoy

@boatman6865 Ай бұрын

@@CoriLivestheDreamLife You have thought of everything

@mariecampos-ts2bm 2 ай бұрын

Happy Easter from Spain. Realy enjoying your videos. Carnt wait for the Next one.

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Hello in Spain! So pleased you're enjoying my videos!! Happy to have you along for the journey 😍

@mjw12345 2 ай бұрын

Wow, you are making me nostalgic - blackberries, gooseberries, wild garlic, wild roses, wild mushrooms, the daffodils....when I was a child! All this stuff in the USA now a strain on my budget!

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

I think budgets everywhere are feeling that strain! But ahhh yes... all those foraging opportunities excite me no end!!

@patriciamarrion6802 2 ай бұрын

Yes, yes, they are blackthorn. And brambles are pioneer plants. They protect tree saplings from being grazed. Saving our neighbour's sheep and lambs from the bog was one of our past-times when we lived in Ireland.😃

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Yay! So pleased to have that confirmed! And I didn't know that about being pioneer plants, so interesting. Haha sheep-sitting is fast becoming one of our key activities!!

@janebaker966 2 ай бұрын

I was just going to comment on all the beautiful Blackthorn blossom(after video) when you asked about it. Yes,thats Blackthorn - Prunus spinosa -be careful ive been told the spikes have a bacteria in or on them that can introduce Sepsis into the bloodstream,but as youve foraged before your probably ok about that. You must pick, pick,pick blackberries. Boil them,strain off the juice and store it all in a freezer to enjoy summer sunshine through winter. Its like concentrate. You can add water or lemonade,or even a spot of alcohol. Its good how youre taking the advice,considering,+ assessing. When you said its so handy to have a lamb here at Easter,sorry my first thought was -lunch!Poor thing ,3 days away from its Mum. It mustve been hungry when it got back. Youre fitting in well with your neighbours anyway. God bless your endeavours

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

I actually didn't know that about the sepsis! We'll be sure to be careful then, thank you Jane. Ooh I hadn't thought of blackberry concentrate, that sounds delicious, we'll definitely be doing that! In other news, Mischief the lamb seems to have happily returned and is thriving back with his flock which is lovely (although we miss his appearances!).

@jpeel2066 2 ай бұрын

Looks like blackthorn to me. Hope you have a good Easter. All the best 🇬🇧.

@bigblackdogfiberarts 2 ай бұрын

I found Storey’s Guide To Raising Chickens very useful when I first started. I live in the mountains of NY. It is predator heaven out here. I heard the girls having a fit just yesterday, ran out and found a Red Tailed Hawk sitting on the roof of the coop wishing she could find a way into the run. My run is covered with wire, so she didn’t have time to figure out a way in before I heard the ruckus and came out to run her off. Same happened recently with a fox who was trying to find its way in. Thus, I suggest a covered run if possible. No set up is completely predator proof. My neighbor’s coop was smashed into by a bear that recently came out of hibernation. You do your best and hope it is enough. Best of luck from someone also living her dream life.

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Smashed by a bear? Yikes! Fortunately none of those around here! Really appreciate that book recommendation, I'm going to see if I can get that. Yeah our hens were making a ruckus last week and we found out there was a fox in the field just sunning himself and eyeing up their run, sneaky so-and-so. Fortunately we scared him off (for now at least). Yeah I think a covered run could be a smart suggestion.

@ericamcniece5209 2 ай бұрын

Blackthorn without doubt..First to flower before any leaves, mine not out yet as at a higher altitude..Hawthorn flowers only after leaves appear..lovely sloe gin for Christmas!!

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Very much looking forward to the sloe gin for Christmas!!

@stephenboocock472 2 ай бұрын

Yeh they could be black thorn, just make sure you get them before the birds. Start checking in October to see if they are ready

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Ooh good tip, thank you!!

@jackiesaylor2487 2 ай бұрын

Do your black berries have thorns like the USA blackberries? If so I was thinking that if you want to cut them back eventually to "get them under control) if it would work to pick, and then cut back as you go. But I'm not a horticulturalist so I don't know if that's feasible.

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Hmm interesting I'm going to look into whether that is feasible. Thanks Jackie! Yes they do have thorns!!

@gardengate4253 2 ай бұрын

I love the happiness you feel living on your new homestead! The land is beautiful, your appreciation for the littlest things is beautiful. God bless you in your endeavor while living this dream! ❤️

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I truly feel just so blessed and grateful daily for all the small but beautiful things here!

@asubstantiallife7557 2 ай бұрын

Just remember to let it go and you DO YOU! I’ve been enjoying watching your videos and I’m very grateful for them as it’s my ultimate goal, too! Don’t let others opinions get to you: you’re learning and we’re all lucky to watch along! Sending love from Santa Barbara County in California! ❤❤

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

I really appreciate your comment. And you're so right, and I have let it go now! And hello over there in Santa Barbara County! Love that we share the same goals! Is your plan to buy land in California?

@John316OBrian-cm4fj 2 ай бұрын

I did wounder why the chickens had to be taken so far away from the house

@katealison6087 2 ай бұрын

Foxes will get them if they're going to get them - it doesn't matter if they're near or far to the house. Lots of people in the States keep their chickens a good fair way from the house and with many more predators on the prowl!

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Yeah it isn't as ideal as we'd like... they do seem to be thriving now though!

@Kevin-kn2ke 2 ай бұрын

Hi Cori happy Easter 🐰. Nice vid as always. Would like to of seen you cook a nice dish with that lobster it looked great. The bread looked delicious also 👍

@nickigabriel1727 2 ай бұрын

Definitely Blackthorn and therefore Sloes!

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Woohoo!! Sloe gin here we come, Nicki! And YAY lovely to see you here!!

@ourhighlandhomestead 2 ай бұрын

Picture This says those are indeed blackthorn :)

@jenaemarieAZ 2 ай бұрын

I usually wish your videos were longer. I love seeing your new homestead. I am sure you have many projects coming up.

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Well that it is lovely to hear that you wish they were longer! I'll see what I can do 😍

@austinhenry6377 2 ай бұрын

Happy Easter to you both. You are a breath of fresh air. The downside on being so open on social media is that it gives a platform for the few rude individuals to have their day .. . But l love what ye are doing and l am sure so does 99% of people. God bless.

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

You're absolutely right, there is that downside to social media. But the lovely community here make it so worth it and completely outshine a few naysayers. Happy to have you along for the journey with us!

@seanshannon9910 2 ай бұрын

Hi Cori the main thing is all the comments are (sujestions) and that is what an old saying,that that is what your second ear is for (letting out half what you hear) do your best and enjoy life. kind regards Sean

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Hahahaha thank you for the reminder of that old saying Sean! That's really tickled me 😂

@kategreen-adarkcarnival6747 2 ай бұрын

Great video Cori, don't worry about folks negative comments, just keep doing what your doing at your own pace! Loved the lamb story. Yes it's blackthorn and will produce sloes, so you're right. Lovely to see how you're getting in tune with your land - that connection is what it's all about. Kxx

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Thank you Kate I appreciate that! The connection is TOTALLY what it's all about, you're so right ❤

@creekyknee Ай бұрын

Blackthorn is indeed sloe bushes. Whitethorn is a different bush and is used very commonly in Irish hedges. Blackthorn branches were traditionally used for sticks in Ireland as its a very rigid and hard wood. In one respect, I love your natural presentation style but I think you should consider slowing down your narration a little.

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Yay! Pleased it is indeed sloes we can be expecting. Thank you for the feedback, I appreciate that (I do talk at quite a pace sometimes lol)

@KateAshworth 2 ай бұрын

My kitten is called Mischief! 😝😍 What a good name 😋 I think you need a dog for cuddles and company, seeing as you cant have the lamb 😄 (also extra protection for your other animals) x

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Hahaha did my daughter pay you to say that? She's on the campaign for a dog too!! Maybe when we're not living in the caravan... LOVE that your kitten is called Mischief, so cute!!

@KateAshworth Ай бұрын

@CoriLivestheDreamLife lmao, every kids needs a dog to grow up with, especially if they don't have siblings 😄 Yup he's called Mischief but we call him squishy (Dora's fault lol) and squishmonster 😂🤪

@lindafoley3381 2 ай бұрын

Thick as a plank.. Stick with the bags of flour until you learn how to care for chickens and animals. I don't ever leave a negative comment on people's efforts but you are worthy!

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

I feel so privileged to receive your first 😂

@janewolfe9137 2 ай бұрын

Good going Cori, doing your research. Thank you for sharing your adventures, big & small, with a bunch of opinionated strangers! 🐣Happy Easter🌷

@frankiemarley2811 2 ай бұрын

You’re a hypocrite and one of those opinionated strangers!! YOUR COMMENT… @janewolfe9137 • 6 days ago Hi Cory, you can observe and notice and smell all you want, but chickens require protection and observation In order for them to be healthy & not to be prey. I recommend moving them closer to your home, somewhere observable as you go about your day. Take a nice jaunt after you feed them in the morning.

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Hehe thanks Jane!!

@timpadfield7839 Ай бұрын

Predator wise there's only so much you can do, unfortunately the old fox or mink will always get them sooner or later, thats the way it is,

@kerry1233 Ай бұрын

There are mink farms in Ireland, only 2 or 3, but no wild mink.

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Yeah I kind of wondered as much Tim. It's the way of nature, right?

@DubhRosBreach 2 ай бұрын

Happy Easter, don't let negative comments upset you.❤

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Thank you for your encouragement!!

@detectnician 2 ай бұрын

Hey guys. Happy Easter and welcome to Cork. The blackberry bush, we call them briers. I’ve not heard them referred to as brambles.. might be a colloquial thing? Two things we can grow very well without much effort are briers and rushes! 😂 Don’t worry about the naysayers..🙄 I’m from a farm background but now living in a townhouse and it’s killing me.. I’m living my dream vicariously through channels like yours! 😂 . We have decided to apply for a mortgage to see if it’s feasible to relocate to the country but of course it’s the worst possible time the way the market is these days. And we’re in our late 40s so not ideal. Anyway keep up the vids! Good luck!

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Ahhh best of luck seeing if you can relocate to the country! Where there's a will, there's a way! Appreciate your encouragement! And brambles could be a colloquial thing... or I could just have the wrong term (entirely possible!)

@leslietarboxjr4287 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love your channel and will continue to watch forever. It has been my experience that people who really care and are in the know will always be respectful in their suggestions and comments. There are some out there that don't know their arse from a hole in the ground that have done nothing in their miserable lives except sit on their arses behind a computer and try to make your life miserable. To those I say go find something else to do with your life and leave people alone. I know you couldn't comment because of your YT site but I can and am glad to do so. Have a Happy Easter.

@julieeyre-tanner6074 2 ай бұрын

I was also pretty shocked at some of the comments but it’s clear to see your hens look healthy, happy and very loved and good that you’re taking advice from neighbours with poultry experience. Don’t let it get you down, you go girl! 🥰

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Thank you Julie! I really appreciate the encouragement

@jillfoster643 2 ай бұрын

Honestly? We all learn as we go along in life. You are actually doing what most of us dream of. Don't let people bring you down. Go girl. Xx

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Jill! Life is a learning curve, isn't it?!

@jomcauley3665 2 ай бұрын

You are doing great

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@theredhairedchild944 2 ай бұрын

I wonder how the painting came out? No update there 😅 anyway I hope ye enjoyed the lobster and no point listening to folk with opinions in the comments unless they’re helpful🎉.. everyone’s an expert.. you do you and learn from experience. That’s the best way.

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Hahaha don't ask about the painting (actually you can see in the tea party video the embarrassing truth!). The lobster was delicious thank you! Yes there are a LOT of experts here it seems ;) Thank you for your encouragement, I appreciate it!

@3scottiedogs 2 ай бұрын

It is very hard to keep everyone happy.

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Isn't it?? I think trying to keep everyone happy is a losing game potentially 😂😍

@itsmewende 2 ай бұрын

Happy Easter 🐑 Sorry you had some rude people feel they had to, be rude. Sad to think some think it's ok, or even worse fun. I just watched common farm flowers, she showed her black thorn in full bloom, up close. Sheep are my favorite farm animal after the horse.

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Yeah the thought that it's fun for some people is really quite sad, isn't it? Oh I'm going to check out her channel, I didn't know about her. Love a recommendation! Ahhh all animals come after the horse according to my daughter 😍 I suspect I'll feel the same when we get one!!

@boatman6865 2 ай бұрын

I feel a bit sorry for you given that this is the wettest Winter/Spring in living memory. It must be very tough for someone who is not used to it.

@CoriLivestheDreamLife Ай бұрын

Well it wasn't actually so bad... I think we'd mentally prepared ourselves for worse to be honest! And it does still rain a decent amount where we're from in the UK so actually wasn't as tough as it could have been 😍