EP. 76 It's Part of Country Living

[@jillyd2807]

🦌You gotta show us your deer hide in the next video, Ben!

[@ronnielipsi8271]

The beaver gland talk was hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣

[@faithrada]

Skittles stock just went down. 😂😂😂

[@kashasulea9605]

Beaver felt cowhoy hats are cool in summer, warm in winter, water proof in rain, youvcan fill up euth water & let your horse drink ,you can to use it to bsthe ,by useing your wealstern bandana as a wash cloth & hat to rinse washcloth out to bathe more of your body,... Fill the hat with water & pour over your body after you soaped up,for a nice outdoor shower... Then you can wash it ,wring it out,reshape it ,dry it,you got a brand new hat...

[@Romans1118]

I enjoyed the Beaver facts; grew up in Texas panhandle, my mother had a full length Beaver fur coat that was beautiful. I have pictures of her outside in the snow wearing it; we later moved to California and she had it made into a shawl. By then people were throwing red paint on folks who wore fur coats. After she passed, I sold it to a 2nd hand store in town but now I wish I still had it. Thanks for another great show ya'll.

[@pampilgrim2274]

Good morning, Al, Ben , and Jason! Al, I had no idea beavers are so large. That was quite a trek bringing them in from the traps. Ben, your pepper harvesting video with Corbin and Buggie was so precious. Little Miss Elizabeth is beautiful and growing so fast. Jason, I’m excited about your end of year video. Your pig video this week was excellent. Thanks to all of you for this weekly Homestead Shop Talk video.

[@ingenoordam7422]

In the Netherlands, Europe, 10 years ago black friday came here aswell. Before that we didn't had it. And now, shops are closed on that day. They go do something for nature like planting trees. Greetings from Inge Noordam

[@tinatippin5705]

You guys had an interesting week. I think most people don't appreciate how food is acquired and the purpose of animals in the first place. Spoiled by convinience. I could buy a quilt manufacted in another country for pennies compared to making it myself. But the process and love are missing. I appreciate how things are done intentionally. Don't get me wrong, I do appreciate some conviniences. Good week to you three.

[@AZJH8374]

You could go another 28 minutes! Love you guys. ✝️ Still waiting for all the wives to get on your podcast!!✨️🐓📿😇🙏🏻✝️✨️💜✨️💓📖

[@lancepearson4035]

To counter the negative comments - I for one love watching anything about hunting trapping processing skinning whatever - I only wish we could see more and all of it. Thanks guys

[@johnnyblood2]

FYI--Cowboys know their cowboy hats are made out of beaver. They are literally called "beaver felt" cowboy hats. These are the ones typically worn in the northern U.S. and Canada. Southern cowboys (Texas) often wear straw cowboy hats.

[@AlaskaGram]

Beaver mitts are extremely warm! Most of the dog mushers in Alaska use them.

[@zoeshorthouse7913]

Ben, my sister used that Bambi line with my husband. My come-back was "Bambi is an animated character like Wily Coyote."

[@donnajoacrey2699]

LMBO I had to stop the video and comment, lol Ben stating "I'm getting my apples back" that's too real I just busted a gut! Okay back to the rest of the show! Lol love ya'lls! Godspeed!

[@micheleweatherspoon6399]

Those people are ignorant. They obviously don't own anything of value and have never had to repair any damage from such things. Great job fo being able and willing to provide for your family 😊

[@johnbemis4057]

When stationed at Thule Greenland in 72, I was gifted with walrus mittens that were tanned locally. I didn't realize that local tanning methods used body fluids. I had brought the mittens into my room and left them out on a table. The building management was going nuts looking for the "smell" and identified my room as the source. They insisted on the removal of the mittens. I double-wrapped the mittens in plastic bags and put them in an outside frozen storage. The mittens stayed in the plastic bags for over a decade before the smell dissipated after I returned stateside.

[@lazeeshomestead]

I look forward to this podcast!

[@mramelbass]

Me too!

[@TobyCatVA]

This was an "S tier" level show this week guys. Al, you would love a mini truck like Jason's, opt for the dump bed and lift kit. Jason, that door design turned out very nicely. I had a friend that was famous for his beaver pelt hat "the Russian" but he was born in Ashland, VA. LoL Ben, knee high deer moccasins would have you boys wanting to wear boots. 😛 Or hide parkas are "easy" and practical for your lifestyle.

[@brook16377]

Would LOVE to see a hide tanning video Ben!

[@sherryrobinson-michel55]

Grew up in Alaska. We sewed big brown/ black garbage bags to backside of curtains for summers. Find yourself mowing grass and working in garden at 2 am,, lol. Winter’s sucked, cabin fever is a real thing! Went to work in the dark, no windows at work and dark when you get off. That’s when you schedule your vacation and head south

[@TXNLaurenMcN]

I LOVE these podcasts! Not only do I find things to buy for myself and others (I got my Leatherman after watching one of these podcasts) and I still get weekly sale notices from Menard's, but I learn SO MUCH!! I paused it to look up the difference between Muskrats and Beavers. Fascinating stuff! (Also, my Excalibur dehydrator is arriving on Sunday!)

[@5GreenAcres]

Old is gold. I always say there is nothing smart in my yard, home or garage except me! Proud of it too.

[@detour7790]

Jason, I really like the creativity with the sliding door. Booge green house.

[@nancyedgar8639]

Just a little input, my friend bought a beaver coat from Goodwill back in 1968 and it was really warm but when it got wet it didn't smell very good.

[@margaretpervier8357]

Al, what about a beaver vest?!😊

[@markpashia7067]

Al, a lot of folks frame the beaver to scrap and tan the hides right in the frame as a wall hanging for the rustic look indoors or in the shop. Not sure how the tail works but I would bet the info is out there to tan that as well.

[@lanyrogers5707]

I watch all of the videos you 3 bless us with. I enjoy every bit of all of them, the kids, the wives, the animals. 3 homesteads, different ways of doing things but similar lifestyles. I'd love to see Olivia helping to make a beaver hat. Blessings to all!

[@helengibbs3862]

I remember my dad going squirrel hunting when i was very young sometimes that's all the meat we had add to gravy so good i love alligator also don't knock it if you haven't tried ❤😂

[@territn8871]

I grew up on squirrel meat too that my daddy hunted. It helped supply meat for our family of 6. Mom would stew it and make gravy from the broth to eat with biscuits. It was really good tasting meat. I thought it tasted like the dark meat of chicken.

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Al when you were beaver trapping on your video and the three of you were talking about it on this one, I kept thinking of the elderly man named Tom that was on the TV series "Mountain Men." He used to skin and tan the animals he trapped or shot, and his wife made the clothes. Thanks or sharing your week with us. Y'all have a Blessed week.

[@brendajessup9722]

Ben, Al & Jason… I just love the Videos of all you guys together… Been with you since the beginning. Keep Em coming !!! We all learn so much from you & the Stories are Great !!! Makes you feel like we’re right there with you all. You Guys are the Best, until the next one 😉💞🇺🇸

[@caryrhea3974]

❤❤❤ Good morning! I'm glad you all had a good Thanksgiving! I hope you and your families have a WONDERFUL week. ❤❤❤

[@markpashia7067]

Al, those are the "homesteaders" who are doing peacocks and alpacas for pets.

[@laurel7704]

I use to put all my kids school clothes and shoes on layaway. I was a single mom raising my family on one income and that was one of the ways I managed to make things work. The shoes they got were certainly not anything special.

[@hollyslaughter5505]

Thanks for another phenomenal video!! I’ve been following all y’all for quite some time now and it is great to see you interact with each other. Thanks for the longer video today‼️‼️

[@terrysandiego]

I watch LA for the animals. Love that dog and worry about him around the ever-moving machinery; he is very bonded to Al. Love Cookie. Love the cats. Love the land work. Not much of a fan of building and messing with the machinery, but did start watching LA when I saw one single man building an entire barn while his wife had to go to work. I watch StL because Jason is funny and I love his wife. I watch HH for the family and their life managing as they do. Thank you all for the videos. Oh, and I love escargot cooked in garlic butter, so am not squeamish about eating creatures unless they haven't been skinned properly and end up tasting like hair.

[@brokenmeats5928]

I love ALL Homestead Shop Talk Podcast videos!

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

Ben, you could sell home- made lard in jars, I'm sure it's not easy to find over there

[@mkkelly2138]

Thank you for sharing. I'm happy you can use wild animals as part of your foraging. Ignore the comments that ignorant people, who probably by animals, raised with dubious methods, as their choice of food.❤

[@davidgetchell3633]

Just think, both the deer and the beavers are " HERBIVORES", not grain fed, no hormones just good meet !

[@shellycressler4705]

Loved the fun facts discussion! Had me laughing so much my husband had to find out why. I really enjoy your podcasts!!

[@kkeenan536]

My husband’s super “county”. Raised on farm, hunting, fishing, etc. one night the car in front of him hit a deer & didn’t stop, just kept driving. My husband got out, put the deer down, (badly injured), drug it into the back of his truck & brought it home to process (and that was in rural CA!!)

[@territn8871]

Now that's what you call real "road kill"!🤣😁😂

[@MrsPink64]

I so agree about complaining viewers who watch homestead videos. Why watch these videos if you can’t handle what goes on?

[@andysocial2557]

You’re screenshot looks more like a mugshot...lol😎✌️🇨🇦

[@josephpedone2004]

Hi guys, have a great weekend 😎👍

[@dr3406]

💕💗💕🙏🙏🙏Enjoyed the podcast. Enjoyed watching Al’s trec to get the beavers. The landscape was beautiful. Always get a chuckle listening to all of your weeks. May The Lord bless each one of you and your families.💕💗💕

[@gypsymomma3470]

I would love to see all three of your families meet up in like spring! You could have a big camp out. With the Rhoades as well 😊 A girl can dream. Much love to all. And happy 2025 🎉,🙏✌️

[@shirleybewley6646]

Mornin! Lolol there was no black Friday cyber Monday when I was kid. It was all the family visiting for several days. Good stuff

[@markpashia7067]

Yeah, Christmas was pretty much going down to Montgomery Wards and putting stuff on lay away or using the bank Christmas fund account to do your purchasing. Christmas fund savings accounts were opened or restarted every February around President's day. You deposited your paycheck on Friday and the bank automatically moved the amount you set into the Christmas fund savings for you. Heck in those days it earned a flat five percent compounded quarterly. Kind of a racket that quarterly compounding though.

[@davidgetchell3633]

@@markpashia7067 Those were the "GOOD OLD DAYS" !

[@markpashia7067]

Does anyone but us oldsters remember Monkey Wards? Largest bike company behind Schwinn for American made. When they went it was Husky who took their place. So many Christmas bikes under the tree.

[@sandhollowhomestead6972]

Life is good! Good to see you guys!

[@michaelmorgan6154]

Had some epic battles with big Beavers!!!

[@denisemusicnut]

I’m at 43 degrees north latitude, and we have less than ten hours a day of daylight from approximately November 8th to February 2nd. I’m always happy to see February 3rd arrive!

[@livn8436]

I’m so thrown there was no little sound in the beginning 😂 😅 Happy belated Thanksgiving guys!

[@leesnow343]

I saw on facebook 15 weeks till springWow❤

[@territn8871]

I'm ready!!!! Had enough winter...even though it isn't really winter yet!😘 Ready for spring!

[@markpashia7067]

Jason, it is not the power outage that takes out the computer circuits on those fridges. Either unplug them when they go down and wait until the power has been on for a while, or run them through a UPS system for computers that is heavy enough. The new "solar generator/home backup units will clean up the power issues for the computer circuits too. It is the surges and irregular power when it first comes back on.

[@edieboudreau9637]

Exactly

[@kathybruton2186]

Our favorite pork is red wattle, especially small ones. Beautiful red meat

[@jackoxenrider2886]

We use a stand up freezer for a fridge. Added a mechanical thermostat and it works awesome

[@cherylmoran5134]

My Mom worked for USPS also…I heard those stories as well . 😊

[@markpashia7067]

By the way great talk as I was eating breakfast. Not an issue since I have been around trapping many times. Cool stuff.

[@kathycrook1913]

Hi guys!

[@tammysarrazin-ux9tv]

i remember you cooking the beaver Al it was cool hugsss

[@diannemiller4754]

Good morning, gentlemen. Merry Christmas and a very happy new year. It's winter here in Michigan. Snow on the ground with 20° partly sunny days 😊❤ Black Friday at Walmart was terrible. Thankfully, they close now for Thanksgiving ❤and have online and extended black Friday 😊

[@mgtmoffat8411]

Great podcast as always. It is sad that lots of people can no longer identify with the real world. ❤

[@MaryMorgan-l7i]

Thanks ❤❤❤

[@kkeenan536]

I loved my Mervyn’s in Roseville, CA!! I just got a “Black Friday “ deal from HD three days before thanksgiving (1/2 off Ryobi saw set) 👍

[@miephoex]

Roseville Mall ❤! Great Christmas Spirit

[@joanhunt7560]

Broken fridge or freezer great for storing humidity sensitive stuff. Put moisture absorbing pack in it and close the doors.

[@sf98]

The only thing I've waited all night in front of a store for was concert tickets.

[@deborahtofflemire7727]

Wow this is a great video. All you guys are great. From Ontario Canada

[@miephoex]

Yes Jason, Mervyns had Lay A Way. Great for Christmas. They had the storage space I didn’t. 🎄🎄🎄🎄What kind of people put shoes on lay a way Ben? People that couldn’t afford to buy both food and shoes on the same day!

[@markpashia7067]

Ben seriously look into brain tanning. The hardest part is getting the brain out of the skull. Every animal's brain is just the right amount for their hide from beaver to cattle. Amazing process. Also look into slipping the hair to make buckskin leather.

[@davidgetchell3633]

I was told once, that all creatures have enough brains to tan themselves but TWO ( a chicken & a teenager) !!

[@markpashia7067]

@@davidgetchell3633 Teenagers have enough matter, they just rarely use all of it. And I would not be surprised if chickens have enough to tan their skin, but I doubt it for turkeys especially a fifty pounder. Poultry leather? Actually sounds interesting for gloves or key chains where thin and touch through are possible. Good joke take though. LOL

[@lazeeshomestead]

I got good deals on a 2nd chicken plucker and a bread maker!

[@clarencewiles963]

Jason your mini truck is Al side by side 😂

[@LB-gr7gu]

Marketing Is everywhere now.. stay calm cool and care 💞 Santa was Sears catalog 😁

[@davidgetchell3633]

The "WISH BOOK" !

[@deltorres2100]

Yess Al in the glasses

[@LB-gr7gu]

That's right Al stay with what works . No joke .. they are also great dogfood and fun facts Lol

[@yokomzare201]

Al, quick note.. when young beavers are sent out to be on there own, they go down stream only as to not to affect the water supply to the original family.

[@trudyeagan8160]

❤

[@judithsmith9319]

Jason, yep on the zenni... glasses

[@edieboudreau9637]

They have great glasses

[@pennywillis8895]

🇦🇺Ben you may need the next beaver hide, to practice on.

[@sarahhayes4229]

you can also get prescription safety glasses as well from Zenni optical and for glasses for everyday use on computer you can get the blue light i believe that's the name when you use the computer 50% of the time.

[@TeeGee-kh4sw]

Al you need to get a plastic sled or similar to drag those beavers back to your vehicle. Just make sure you strap them down pretty good.

[@edieboudreau9637]

Not usable where he went. Too rutty/ rilled and forested

[@edieboudreau9637]

Thank you all for real vids instead of all the woke perfect no mistakes no effort vids that many think are reality when they are so fake. Real animal killing gutting skinning and portioning out and preserving are reality.

[@rebekahmccaul]

Saturday arvo evening done right. Busy day here pre Xmas 🧀 madness has begun. So not able to listen this morning 🦘🦘🦘

[@keithprinn720]

glad you had your turkeys. to be honest you all have better options from your raised pork and chickens to the deer that you collected Ben. Rather have duck than turkey. smoked goods from your own smoker sounds great.

[@AlaskaGram]

Muskrat have the softest, most beautiful pelt’ Making a hat or a muff would be awesome!

[@Flowers4Bees.Veggies4Me]

💚💚💚

[@leannekenyoung]

Is that serious about the beaver and flavourings?!?! Why?! How!? Sooo crazy!!!! When I turned 56 my eyes started to improve and every year since then and now I’m 59 and my eyes are continuously improving!!! Apparently it’s a thing! lol!🥰❤️🙏🏻🍁🇨🇦

[@markvonspitzock8391]

My cowboy hat is beaver made by Stetson. Look them up.

[@yokomzare201]

Al, you ate a beaver and saved a tree. Thank You

[@revonda5204]

😂😂😂

[@jillyd2807]

Jason, if you can see ok with your glasses on you don’t need new glasses. Just because they say you need new glasses you don’t have to act on it. They’re just trying to sell you glasses and keep their job. Just say ok, thank you and keep your old glasses.

[@benlasiewicz3248]

Wonder if any of viewers ever went through jungle survival school. They had a tables set up with name tags of all kinds of jungle creepy crawlers. By the third day you start sampling them. One thing I found out was it is easier to eat a live bug than a dead one. A dead one you keep bring it up back with gagging, a live will try crawling down to your stomach.

[@terrysandiego]

That's funny.

[@jenniewolford1631]

Had no clue, but I went down the rabbit hole on castoreum ! Well woth the trip 😂

[@TheMorganHomestead]

People are clueless! Close to 2800 deer were harvested in NC this year. In Minnesota, we harvested 98,650! Can you imagine the population if they weren't harvested!!??

[@irmibullinger1421]

My grandaughters boyfriend brought over a bottle of really expensive Tequila for Thanksgiving and one of the hint of flavor for it was raspberry.........ewwwww!

[@territn8871]

Ugh, beaver butt tequila!😘 My son likes raspberry flavored tea. Wait til I tell him his tea is flavored with beaver butt and he'll not want to drink it again!😂😁🤣

[@deborahtofflemire7727]

How is the addition going?

[@debbieshort9660]

Hello guys.

[@keithprinn720]

as for fridges the newer models seem to last 2 or 3 years. all the features are not what I want. Jason planning out the fencing lay out will be handy. Ben after your pig now deer you have struggled to get a good result for the opportunities you have tried. hopefully soon like 16 hour bacon.

[@sandramorton5510]

Carmine, a natural red dye also labeled as cochineal extract, E120 or natural red 4, owes its beauty to a teeny tiny creepy crawler. Yep, that's right, a bug. Red velvet cake comes to mind. I love Zenni, buying from them for years.

[@carolkimbell5174]

There is also rodents called NUTRIA. They live around lakes and streams. They are really big.

[@markpashia7067]

Yup about twice the size of muskrat but usually smaller than beaver. Mostly in the south but I have seen them in Central Missouri as they spread. And they also damage dams like muskrats, so if you have a man made lake, you must trap them out.

[@jameshutchings2731]

I like glasses nine years old probably needed them at six

[@lillianperry6451]

Enjoyed your video reminded me of my in laws they ate racoons, squirrels and rabbits. Some of them raised rabbits for meat they were delicious. I couldn't get past the look of squirrels lt 1ooked to much like a rat. I have also enjoyed frogs and l was never invited to eat the racoons but assume they.were

[@jenniewolford1631]

we cooked up a mess of rabbit and squirrel for dinner back when my kids were little, well next day at school oh my their friend lost it, even had a teacher call, she was good with it cause she grew up on animals like that from her dad hunting lol,

[@bhavens9149]

Millers outpost! isn't that an 805 thing?

[@lisanowakow3688]

I bet a store bought ham would be a dissapointment after Kuni’s. People have been using whale vomit for perfume for hundreds of years.

[@clarencewiles963]

Ben now you know why hides are expensive $