Daily life on our 1.5 acre homestead

[@artlovermcg7564]

I love the fact that you are so incredibly gentle with your chicken. Good luck with her I hope it all turns out well.

[@meglange3595]

Carissa, you never need apologize for your video content or how you edit it. Your videos are just absolutely lovely. That's what you enjoy producing and what the majority of us are here to see. Unfortunate if a few don't appreciate your style, but they do have other options 😄. Do they make rib guards for football players 😁. Hope Iwan heals very quickly. Someone mentioned comfrey oil. I've heard amazing things about it. I need to grow some as it's got so many great benefits. Love it when you identify the birds and plants. 🐦🌿🌸 Take care and have a lovely week. 🥰♥️

[@Surethinghy]

I work in the humanitarian sector, currently stationed in Africa.. everytime I feel a bit lost, or completely burnout, I find so much relief in your videos. I see the lush green, the vibrant life and the lovely weather that here in the savanna I don't have for months at the time.. so much peace! Thank you

[@FrankieOffGrid]

So glad you like them! ❤️❤️

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

That was absolutely beautiful. Good luck for Darwin. Iwan, you need to stop this football malarkey. It could cost you the wine harvest. Carissa, don’t let anyone try to tell you how your vlogs should be. They are the best out of all the many I follow. ✊❤️xx

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Thank you so much Jimmy! ❤️

[@ChristineKelly1000]

Praise indeed from Jimmy, you are honoured Carissa.😊❤❤❤❤

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

She is indeed Christine. But, unfortunately she’s too busy working away on the farm and Iwan is doing the secretarial chores today, due to his injury. Hopefully he remembers to pass it all on. 😉😂❤️❤️❤️xxx

[@FrankieOffGrid]

You are good Jimmy! 😅😎

[@FrankieOffGrid]

She’s not working on the farm though haha.. she’s doing yoga whilst I watch the rugby 😅

[@dweamy1]

I love the shot of Diego sitting and sniffing the wind, his ears sticking up and listening intently to everything around him, just glorious, you can see how content he is.

[@ronguille9721]

Perhaps you could have a designated area (fire pit) for burning refuse. Maybe close to a veg growing area so the ash could be used in your garden. Loading the brush on a tarp as you cut saves a step and makes it easy to drag large loads to a burn or shredding area. Very interesting about how the moon affects the running of sap in grape vines.

[@mandyrobinson76]

Every year must feel like a big achievement watching your home grow. What a magical place uses are so lucky❤❤

[@MichaelLyons-yq2mz]

This episode clearly shows one man’s trash is another man’s (woman’s) treasure. Iwan’s cut vines become Clarissa’s beautiful woven fencing. Clarissa, your film skills are like no other. You weave your film of nature shots much like you weave your garden fencing. Slowly and meticulously. They draw the viewer in every single video. Great Job. Iwan, take care to heal that rib.

[@rachelfrees1268]

The cats snuggled together is the best. Diogo is so proud of himself. He’s a champion. Ewin get well soon. Your acreage is alive with 🌺.❤

[@wilwilliamson8831]

You mentioned on Patreon about being a more natural blog less music and natural sounds, well you achieved it, awesome as always and the cats cuddled together 😻yes I am a cat dad 👍👍

[@dens3933]

Thank you for naming everything

[@Путешествуй-к2ь]

How caring your dogs are about the chicken! And what beautiful tunes she makes even though she is hurt☺️hope she will recover very soon! Just as Iwan! Beautiful video as always! Cheers from Russia!❤

[@Kitty_cat2001]

I really like how:Square Face supports people undertaking different life styles. Australia 🇦🇺

[@42apprentice]

Iwan might benefit from some comfrey oil to rub on those ribs, it’s not called ‘bone knit’ for nought. I hope he and the poor chicken heal well & soon.

[@lindaburrows4724]

Your animals have the best playground xx

[@pamcronje6932]

For any injuries on your chickens(any birds) put some raw honey in some warm water, it acts like an antibiotic for them and it heals any wounds!!! Good luck! Do that for a week❤

[@SJC49]

Would the other chickens peck at it?

[@shannonlynne1558]

My dose of sanity 💕

[@juanitakauffman6336]

Very restful music and i love seeing all of the areas of the property. All of the nature sounds are soothing,

[@Mandy-nw6dv]

Another beautiful watch. So lovely watching the wild flowers dance about in the breeze. Birds are singing, and fury friends are loving it. Apart from the hen. I do hope she gets better. I'm sure she was enjoying the special attention ❤ dude I hope ur feel better soon. Ribs are tricky to heal. Unfortunately you need to take a breath and do less hard graft 😊 love watching your posts the journey is awesome and I'm greatfull for you guys sharing ❤️ thanx 😁

[@rhondadean5455]

Hope chicken heals fast.youre a good chicken nurse. So sweet animals. Can't say it enough. T y for sharing them. Frankie, when I was young Smokey the bear taught us kids about forest fires. I never forgot. He wore a ranger outfit. On signs everywhere roadside. T y Frankie.

[@ybmountaingirl1970]

Raw honey is definitely the super healing food. It is even good for wounds. Put in directly to wounds

[@murielneve7974]

lovely photography. thank you for naming the birds. can you name more of the wild flowers please? I did recognize the white campion but none of the smaller flowers. always love the animals and how lovingly you care for them.

[@kdclothes]

The hens and the other animals are so content sharing their lives with you. You take such good care of the little hen who was hurt by a fox. She looks quite hearty. she is drinking water and not depressed. The seeds! You and I have such a collection of them. I tried two years to grow coriander, but it is too hot and sunny here to grow it. I finally gave in and bought a hydroponic grower with a light. I have so much coriander and I am so pleased. You two work very hard to maintain your property. It is not for the faint hearted. The place I am renovating is a house on one level thank goodness and it has a garden. It will keep me on my toes. thanks for sharing a day in your journey with us.

[@FiuMcFadyen]

It’s wonderful to hear the birds singing …. the sounds of nature….even just the sounds of the tasks you’re doing …..it’s quite relaxing just watching you guys go about your daily chores ….and we certainly don’t mind watching it in slow/normal motion ….

[@deborahbasel184]

Thank you for writing the names of the birds, animals and plants. Helps me to learn them too.

[@barbarakloise6790]

Such a cute shot of the two cats sleeping in their little bed under the table. Albi and ? your cute black cat. Nuthatches walk upside down down the bark of a tree head first. I believe they are the only bird that can actually do that. Walk down the tree head first They're one of my favorite birds back here in the states. I lived in New York State up until about a year and a 1/2 ago. And now i'm in south carolina and I haven't seen any nuthatches down here. I miss them. I see Albi ans Diogo are buddies and play and chase together. So cute.

[@janebaldry3111]

Thanks for telling us the names of the birds that are calling and the flowers .

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Glad you liked them!

[@JudySnyder-dv5ld]

You're a good animal keeper. The way the hen coos, I think she knows you're helping her. I love how the doggies and kitties all seem to be in harmony with the farm.

[@katykay6537]

Lovely video! Enjoyed Albi and Diogo rolling in the sand. Hoping Ewan’s rib heals rapidly. Glad Darwin is doing well. Thank you!

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Thank you!!

[@laurannwalton7654]

I just love the way you film everything, it’s so peaceful. 🥰🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@JudySnyder-dv5ld]

When I was a child we had 16 acres in Texas. Every year we cleared the land and had bon fires. It's the natural way. We would roast hotdogs and marshmallows when the fires calmed down into embers. We all had our cowboy boots to stomp stray fire flare ups. Shovels were our tools in case is the fires got out of the dirt border our father made. It was good days and nights.

[@Liz-uq1ec]

Loved this video.. thank you for filming the birds, as promised ❤

[@ritafoster4958]

Thank you for a beautiful, calm and relaxing start to my Saturday morning. Great photography as always! Thanks for naming the birds we see, too. I hope Iwan’s broken rib heals very quickly! ❤️

[@mobihuts]

Yes Carissa the hoopoe is the mark of spring in my area here in Extremadura, similar to the cuckoo, and I heard my first hoopoe last week, early morning whilst laying in bed, it made me very happy. Keep up the excellent work you are both doing, it's very inspiring...... Gosh I hope my spelling of the birds is correct...... Please correct me if I'm wrong......

[@jessejames5375]

Great recap of a busy week. Glad Darwin is on the mend. Have a good week😊

[@glassdaft]

Such a beautiful video this week. ❤️

[@carolbulmer8253]

Hi, Carissa and Iwan. I hope that Iwan’s rib heals quickly. Did your hen survive, Carissa? You did a great job of nursing her. The shot of your cats napping is so sweet. See you next week❤❤ P.S. I love all the nature shots😻

[@MyPlayHouse]

I had my first fire, in Portugal, just 10 days ago, used Luke & Sarah's video to registrant it,, it burned for one day, and smoked for four. I managed to get permission for a day where it was raining all day,, very difficult to get the fire going, in the rain. But got the job done.

[@Shibalvr]

One of the best episodes ever!!!❤❤❤

[@JulieaBennett]

What you and Ewin are doing is awesome and I really admire you both for your resilience and persistence. Please forgive me for being pedantic (retired Geography teacher, so can't help myself): El Nino is when you have an unseasonal dry spell. La Nina (pronounced La Ninya) is when you have unseasonal wet weather. The two tend to alternate; thus, while you are experiencing La Nina, a country/countries at the opposite side of the world, will be experiencing an El Neno. For example, in Australia when we are enjoying La Nina (because we are usually grateful for extra rain, as long as it does not develop into prolonged, damaging flooding as has eventuated most recently in our northern states), across the oceans in countries say in South America, or Africa, they usually undergoing an El Neno.

[@denisescally7090]

I can’t believe that was nearly an hour long. It was a really marvellous video. Thank you for your effort and hard work ❤

[@jimmyconnolly3461]

Fireman Carissa to the rescue!!! She’s just saved the population of Portugal. 👍✊❤️

[@deborahthomas3475]

I enjoy watching on Saturday morning. Thanks for identifying plants and birds. I just ordered a ginkgo leaf shirt.

[@escapetoruralwales]

I find it so therapeutic watching people garden 😆I can't wait to see how hot those chilis get. Well done on another awesome video guys. I hope the hen gets well soon. Much love guys 👍♥

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Haha glad you do! Will be in touch this week 😉

[@escapetoruralwales]

@@FrankieOffGrid awesome! Looking forward to it 🙏

[@lieuwina]

Hope poor Darwin gets better soon. Good tip you gave us with the water hose by the fire and putting a circle of wet water around the fire area. Hope Iwan gets better soon.

[@valrackley4568]

Another great video thank you

[@andypayne1571]

Fantastic early morning sounds, was really lovely to hear nature waking up.

[@WendyPerrins]

I love this very peaceful and calming video. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@zettie555]

We live on 5 acres in rural Victoria, Australia and have to clear our land each year before summer fire season. We have dug a huge hole around 4 meter diameter and surrounded it with a clay wall mound which act as our fire pit. Ewins broken rib could do with a comfrey pultice...helps knit bones.

[@nickytanton107]

Sounds like a good idea

[@jerrielindsey5939]

Lovely video. Really appreciate the birds. I looked up the azure-winged magpie. How handsome! Glad you’ve been able to nurse your chicken back to health. I’m sure Iwan will get an earful of comments so I won’t pile on. :)

[@Toomanydogs7]

Diego is an essential part of the family, to think he was discarded and left to fend for himself. Thanking God that you found him!❤❤

[@SJC49]

Clarissa - what about a large steel drum to burn the brush or dig a permanent pit lined with stone? I bet Iwan would be up for some more stone work by tomorrow!🥴😍🇨🇦

[@livinginthealgarveportugal3357]

We’ve never had so many chemtrails here in the Algarve the sky is full 😾 when we first came here blue skies all the time …. Broken ribs nasty hope you feel better soon 🌞🇵🇹🌻

[@corky9589]

It’s Saturday morning I’m thoroughly enjoying your journey with a cuppa ,thank you

[@FrankieOffGrid]

So glad you liked it!

[@LorraineinAustralia]

Thank you for another lovely video🌸 On another note, Carissa, I received my Gingko tee today. It’s a beautiful rendition, and a very nice shirt. Thanks lovey❤️ Iwan, sorry about the ribs, take care❤️

[@hariettajoosten4249]

so gentle with your chicken ❤❤❤

[@margaretbacon7874]

We use the blue spray on sheep feet against infection 💚

[@SonyaTainton]

Our boys, here in S.A. play rugby........Word of advice, always have a bag of frozen peas on hand😆

[@SonyaTainton]

This, for me, was THE most enjoyable one you guys have done so far. Love the 'animalias' I follow a couple of Portuguese KZbinrs and I cannot actually believe that your homestead is the 3rd to be struck by chicken attacking foxes/dogs. Shock is the worst, always, for us and for the animals. With your calming energy I'm certain you chookie will be fine. Thank you

[@jpennturner]

We had a hen with a lot of skin ripped off her chest by a fox, she recovered really well and did not seem too bothered after a day or two . We also used the blue spray.

[@FiuMcFadyen]

Thank you for the very relaxing video …… it’s wonderful to watch how deeply you care for your animals ….. and this is very obvious in how happy they are and in the way they interact with each other and yourselves …..also it’s nice to hear the natural sounds of daily life (no background music) …makes it feel that we are actually there in person …cheers from Australia

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Thank you very much!

[@suedale1865]

Great film footage loving the wild flowers getting to see them before you soon strim the grasses Hope Iwan recovering along side Darwin & kept busy sewing seeds See you next week

[@mariajoseguerreiro9119]

Get well Soon Iwan!.. and Darwin. Take care❤❤❤

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Thank you!!

[@carold.m.3001]

How beautiful vídeo with stuning evenings and views! Hope Iwan recovers well !!!

[@rosemaryjasper1121]

Great relaxing video. Life seems to be at a different pace with you! It’s lovely to see all the interactions between all the animals. Hope Euan is recovering from the injury bench. As is always the case it’s never the ideal time to pick up an injury!

[@MichaelPhet]

Hi from NewZealand My seeds are Japanese turnip shoots came up after 4 days in pocket tubs have container with top when sprouting raise top slightly stop mould .I eat leaves eat turnip raw.i have vanilla passionfruit growing .Bolivian coriander.4types of vanilla passion fruit. Already grown cucumber apple short green.beans rosella. Beetroot.all the best with your green fingers.regards Mike

[@PandaWD]

Poor Darwin, she's looking very sorry for herself!! 😞 Sounds like she had a lucky escape!! Two lucky escapes in fact, because the blue dye stops the other chickens from attacking her!! 🤥 Hope she gets better very soon. Also hope that Iwan's cracked or broken rib gets better soon, too!! Wendy x

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Thanks Wendy! ❤️

[@douglaspearce1187]

I love the fact things are left out in the open without any / much fear of them being nicked. I live in Johannesburg and you simply cannot grasp how much that feeling of security or trust is worth. Almost priceless. Your vidz are some of the most relaxing I have come across.

[@deborahthomas3475]

What a patient chicken. My dogs won’t stay for spray.

[@Kelleena1on1]

Love your progress and lovling nature :-)

[@RevGerryRM]

Don't worry about what ignorant people say or think. You guys are doing great 😊

[@PlantMeals]

Great video and well done for looking after the chicken 🙂

[@NinaFodale-y2e]

Your doing a great job pruning back the vines.

[@domnicadragan377]

Loads of things to be done in the garden in spring, not much time to rest, bless you two. But you have eachother, you are young and lovely, take it step by step and it will be fine. Lovely videos thank you x

[@the496elcamino]

I wish you could find a 6x6 Polaris to run around on the farm, with a dump bed, for gathering brush and stuff, it would make life a whole lot easier.

[@Kitty_cat2001]

Another comment: I really like the man that comes & helps you-he’s great!

[@lorrainewoodcock520]

Lovely to hear the birds singing , the music is so relaxing , wow lots of seeds , hope the chicken gets better soon .

[@airlieconway3464]

woohoo 54 mins of bliss

[@martinab3774]

All that peace....the real luxury!

[@lesleygraham5927]

Glad Ewan and Darwin are on the mend, much love from Oz 🇦🇺

[@BVG_123]

5:00 not el nino, its cloud seeding/haarp, its happening all over uk/europe/world it's getting colder and wetter here in midlands uk end ofapril its really cold/wet spring is defo late

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Or it’s El Niño 🤣 why would they cloud seed in a wet country in the wet season?

[@heatherhall3452]

@@FrankieOffGrid you have a lot to learn 😊

[@Aotruba]

❣️I love watching your lovely videos - your projects, progress, Frankie, Diego, kitties and animal farms. ❤All your videos are so entertaining and informative! Hope Ewin and Darwin are feeling much better 🫶✨️

[@jbjcjb]

Love pruning it’s very therapeutic. Xx

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Me too! I love the way they look afterwards

[@annalinekennedy1027]

Lots of work for summer. Keep up the hard work

[@cathyholt5215]

Beautiful video! ❤ what wonderful animals you have. Thank you for sharing.

[@yutubis]

Hi Carissa & Iwan, great watching your experiences setting up in Portugal, lovely 🙂 Have you had Xrays done Iwan? What you might be suffering is Costochondritis, inflamed rib cartilages following a rib trauma, needs time and patience to heal. Wish you both all the best and look forward to more of your super vid's... try an Olbas Oil rub Iwan 😉

[@josephineharris3098]

I had to laugh when I saw the chickens scurrying around in the background with the hail. Best of luck to your poorly one.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Lovely video! Really enjoyed the pace. It feels like we are there with you guys showing us your gorgeous home! How Darwin feels better soon and Iwan as well! Maybe keep off futebol for a bit! I have noticed you really soak the soil! I’m going to do that more because mine keep getting quite dry! Happy planting!! ❤❤❤

[@domnicadragan377]

Iwan, keep those wine branches for Carissa, she needs plenty for her garden beds. Lovely videos thank you x

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Absolutely!

[@Homesteadoffgrid]

Poor lil chicken 🐔 I hope she gets better!🙏❤️

[@larryshafer8055]

You are a good gardener and your yard is looking very nice with all your plants .Love hearing all the birds chirping.❤👍I hope his rib heals soon .i had similar one time and mine was this “ • “Feedback People also ask What does a torn rib muscle feel like? The intercostal muscles have three layers: internal intercostals, innermost intercostals, and external intercostals. A strain occurs when the muscle is torn or overstretched. It causes severe pain, stiffness, and swelling in the affected area. Muscle strains often cause chest pain.. “ So it could be a rib or muscle .maybe an x ray could tell

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Thank you! Definitely broken ribs unfortunately, it’s a repeat injury.

[@teresaedwards3659]

It hailed hard here too! I left my seedlings out to harden off and went to p/u granddaughter from school. I was very worried, we were only about 6 miles away, but they were all okay! Happy St Patrick's Day, from Bonney Lake, Wa

[@domnicadragan377]

I love your videos, both of you are wonderful.The chicken will be healed soon with you looking after her. And hope Iwan will feel better, ribs needs a bit more time to heal, bless him. Thank you for sharing all of these with us, it's fantastic.Look after yourself 🤗

[@larah287]

Amazing content!! Thank you for sharing. ❤❤

[@FrankieOffGrid]

Thank you!!

[@bettelovelace4456]

Praying for quick recovery for Iwan and Darwin.. Carissa your content is so relaxing.. Those Frankie eyes!!! Diogo is just full of expression.. just love your family and ty for sharing 💜

[@JennyGunston-uh5og]

I went to the artisan market and got some tea. I found my tea strainer and look forward to enjoying a good cuppa.

[@Shibalvr]

Mahalo, great episode!!! 😊😊😊 sending hugs from Maui. I still have nightmares about fire.😢😢

[@amandaweber7328]

Wow! You both have your own planting styles👍🏼😃!

[@uppanadam]

I must I've never seen a blue chook before!! Interesting!! LOL!! But poor little thing!! Hope she gets better soon!!

[@aysen8366]

Recommend Cayenne pepper. Has much higher benefits compaired to normal chilli.

[@michelebushnik2874]

Pausing again I hope your dear chicken recovers ok! And gosh I adore those hoopers!❤

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you guys, maybe Dan can come and mow the grass, good work guys 😀 I like the sounds of the birds 🐦.