Homesteading with a full time job!

[@tamiesmith3303]

that was a very full day! back in the 80's when my girls were little, i too would get up an hour early for coffee and just Tamie time before the kids and husband were up. it was a very solid start to the day. thanks for sharing!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

That hour is definitely a good time for me personally as well. Great minds think alike 😉. Thanks for watching.

[@johnfuller6870]

My wife has been putting a big focus on family at the table . And I’ve loved it.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

@@johnfuller6870 it’s a fading tradition. Glad y’all are doing it and liking it. 👍

[@theseeker4700]

I am trying to wake earlier, just to get time for self...but my toddler wakes between 6-6:30am and a 5am wakeup is hard 😔

[@nomadundercover3018]

So basically, you and your wife are extremely dedicated and disciplined. You start by going to sleep at a proper time, wake up well rested, make all your time productive, do things on a schedule and are well-rounded in your daily activities. Everything is in moderation, and nothing in excess. good job, this is very inspirational for those of us learning to incorporate more self-sufficiency. We don't have to move to the middle of nowhere and start homesteading full time, but can ease into homesteading while keeping elements of our current lives. Thanks!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

With my job, sometimes things aren’t always the same as this video shows as life is full of variables. We do however try to maintain as much of a schedule as possible during the work week. Everyone seems to benefit best from the structure during the work week as well. My goal was to let people know it is possible. I appreciate your time spent watching our channel and hope your doing well.

[@lisa32469]

New to your channel...I work fulltime and it is hard to homestead but I've been doing it most of my adult life...and I'm 52..I almost called my channel the halfass homestead because I can never get it all done🤣 you have a nice set up!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

That name would have been awesome. There’s times I feel like that’s how we’re doing it. It’s so hard to balance it and this year with the new baby has really stretched time thin. We will just keep on pushing though. We appreciate you spending time with us and are glad to have you.

[@BecomingaFarmGirl]

Omg, haha too funny on the (almost) homestead name!

[@debsthriftytips]

Ok now that’s a funny name!

[@ezell7079]

Ok, I love that name. I may have negotiate with you 🤣🤣

[@patricklee8360]

I feel the same way, never get it all done.

[@Cheeky_Strut]

My BF & I both work FT at different hospitals. We bought an old farmhouse on 3 acres. Definitely want animals at some point but the house and land need some work first. Feeling very overwhelmed and we haven't even moved in yet! I am excited to start our homestead journey! Thx for sharing!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Congratulations on the new property. Don’t rush it, take your time. Year 2 I recognized I was trying to do way to much and had to back up some. If I were to do it all over, I would’ve gotten 6 laying hens and focused on building a solid garden before moving on to pigs and meat chickens. You just do what fits in your schedule and just know something is better than nothing even if it’s a small amount. Best of luck and reach out with any questions.

[@preshj0hnson]

Hey Erin would love an update, how are you and the family?

[@codybennett3646]

Also interested in an update

[@grahamlifejourney]

This sounds like exactly what we’re going through

[@edbeals1793]

Just take it one step at a time. It seems like a lot if you look at it as one big project, but the key is breaking it down into smaller compartmental projects. I also work full time at a hospital and I bought a house with an acre with the intention of doing a pretty intensive suburban homestead. It's just me and a dog, 5 chickens, and two barn cats here. Good luck and congratulations!

[@mitagonzalez5788]

Eat at the dinner table... You are one of the few, your wife and children are blessed to have you. Thanks for sharing part of your life with us. Have a bless one. New subscriber.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you. Life is so busy, it’s great to take 30-45 minutes out the day to just settle and focus on the family. We are glad to have you and appreciate the time you spend with us. Welcome!!!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

We've got fulltime jobs and working on the homestead. A huge garden, 58 chickens and other chores. It sure makes for some long days. Keep working hard. You're doing a great job!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Wow that’s a lot going on. Super impressive. I’m pretty pleased with our meat and egg production, I mostly need to get better with my garden production. It’s all part of the learning curve and seasons of life interfere occasionally. I appreciate the words of encouragement and thanks for watching.

[@shannonoconnor9671]

I feel you brother. I drive a semi 6 days a week Sundays through Friday. Have cattle, chickens, rabbits and about to ad pigs. My morning starts at 4am dont end til 8pm on a typical day. Wouldnt change it for anything

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Wow that’s a long work day. I thought my 12 hour shifts at times was hard to balance. That’s awesome that your able to keep it all going though.

[@joshgreen8986]

You are a champ sir. I’m just starting a 25 acre homestead and have to work full time too. I’m happy I found your channel!

[@andrewhoyer]

This is a really inspiring video. I've been wondering for a while if it would be possible to maintain my freelance business while living on a property and handling a reasonable amount of homesteading work. You seem to have proved it, and the key is consistency and discipline with time. I really appreciate you sharing this.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Your spot on. It’s all about figuring out a system that works and it becoming the new norm. Scaling it to what you available time allows is important as well. There’s a lot more I’d like to have and do, but now just isn’t good timing for it. Thanks for watching and glad to have you with us.

[@robinfarrar3493]

@@RockyCreekHomestead Agreed. Starting small and gradually adding. I think some people try to start too big and then quickly become overwhelmed and don’t know how to fix it.

[@terrywereb7639]

@@robinfarrar3493 Having A supportive spouse/family is of utmost importance. I have a friend who keeps trying, yet her husband sabatoges everything she does.

[@robinfarrar3493]

@@terrywereb7639 Absolutely. People who intentionally sabotage someone who is actively trying to be self sufficient better be careful. They may end up…fertilizing…the crops. The hard way. Lol! Seriously though. When you have the domino effect of Covid, you start looking for disaster ‘proof’ ways to avoid going through it again. When you grow your own food, you don’t have a supply/demand issue. One would think he’d come to that conclusion.

[@HS-jh4zm]

My husband and I have been considering slowly starting our own little homestead of sorts. We both work very similar hours as you do and have an 11 month old, as well. You have made this seem very doable. Thank you for sharing your time with us and giving a nice glimpse of how you manage it all. Very inspiring!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

That’s great that your considering it. The first year was amazing how much we got done. When we had another child that definitely slowed things down. It seems like we will just have to adjust each year based on what time allows and balancing what’s important. Thanks for watching.

[@Tibbs_Farm]

If there is anything that I have learned in the short amount of time that I have been doing any amount of homesteading is, I wish I would have started sooner. The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the next best time is right now.

[@DatlTAE]

Me and my wife do the same, while taking care of a 11 month year old. Though yours is now 2 years old.

[@joekraynak5531]

I understand the grind. My wife and I both work a full time job with occasional overtime and a part time job on the side. Keeping up with the animals and garden gets brutal but after you get the discipline and the routine it's remarkably relaxing.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Absolutely. After a long day at work, once I go out to check on the animals, it is an instant relief. The highs certainly outweigh the lows. Keep up the good work.

[@KawiLover250]

So very helpful! I appreciate the realistic number of animals and keeping a full time job. I want to keep a regular job for financial stability but want to raise and grow more of my own food.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

So glad we can help. The short season that we raise meat chickens Definitely stretches me thin. Fortunately that’s only a 8-12 week time period. Outside of that stretch it’s very manageable. It’s not always easy, but certainly possible.

[@ontariogardening]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!! Both my spouse and I work full time nights in health care. This pandemic has been ROUGH. We are tired, running out of patience, but we are still finding time to enjoy the one thing we both love- growing food in our small suburban homestead. We come home every morning, let the dogs out and do a 'garden tour' to see what has grown over night. Your home is lovely. Cheers xo

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

I can’t even imagine the toll the pandemic has taken on our healthcare workers. Thank you for your service. Thank you also for hanging out with us. This life is a lot of work, but if you enjoy it, then just fit it in as time allows. Happy growing and hopefully things will slow down in terms of the pandemic. Y’all stay safe and thanks again.

[@CelticRootsFarm]

My wife and I both work full time jobs and have been homesteading since 2017. We started our KZbin channel to document our journey a little over a year ago. It is definitely a lot and anyone looking to get into the homesteading lifestyle needs good time management skills for sure! Not too many people talk about how it takes 10X’s as long to get anything done on a homestead when you are actually trying to film and get various angles, B-roll and other video needed to make it more interesting to watch. Keep up the good work. I think many people will benefit from your information. 👍

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

It definitely adds to the time. We just hit our 1 year anniversary on KZbin and having a new born shortly after starting our channel definitely made it harder as well. Nonetheless we’re still finding ways to get things done. Appreciate you stopping by and spending time with us. I’ll be sure to jump over and check out what y’all have going on.

[@CelticRootsFarm]

@@RockyCreekHomestead It was our pleasure. Congrats on your newborn and your 1 year anniversary on KZbin! Wishing you an amazing 2021 season.

[@patstorey2180]

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[@love.1995]

This! Is a REAL man! I absolutely love his drive and the way he provides and protects his family. God bless you all.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you for those kind words. It’s a bit of work but it’s all worth it in the end.

[@iseetheglory4593]

Amen ,my husband and I we both have full-time jobs and we homestead and we start at 5:00 a.m. leave for work around 8:30 am come home around 5:30 pm go to bed at 9:30 ,10pm It's not easy but it's very rewarding🙏💖

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

There’s certainly waves of where I’m wore out but the rewards make up for it. Thanks for sharing your situation and wish y’all the best.

[@EstherzCrown]

Oh wow this sounds...better than my life right now u are blessed

[@LionsLamb79]

Staying organized and on top of time management is extremely important. Having worked administrative jobs I created a duty spreadsheet with task assgnments and expectations. It's really helpful as it helps me look at the realistic side of adding another animal or extra few rows of the garden to my already busy day. I wouldn’t trade it for anything though. It's hard work but fulfilling and rewarding.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

That’s a pretty nifty idea. There’s certainly days here and there I don’t feel like messing with it, but the rewards always remind me of why I do it.

[@xoxo-wt7dd]

This makes me feel so happy to be able to work and farm and do all of my canning and freezing. Thank you to my family for helping me with making syrup and helping me with label design you are so precious to me. Thank you to everyone who keeps buying our cookies as well. I appreciate everyone

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

That’s awesome. I can’t wait until my son is older so he can begin helping some as well. The more people that pitch in the easier it certainly is.

[@elisabethdenisar8240]

This was really hopeful! I'm a teacher just starting to build my urban homestead. This is very much how I structure my day!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Great! Glad it was a help. My wife is a school teacher as well so thank you for what you do.

[@themilleracres]

This is really helpful! We homestead on 2.5 acres. My husband works full time and I work part time from home. We have two young kids, and it is hard to keep up with all of the homesteading chores!But you're right--it is possible to balance working and homesteading if you get creative! Thank you for the practical ideas!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

I’m glad you found it helpful. We’re really tired at times but we just do what we can. Sometimes it goes well and sometimes it doesn’t. Something is always better than nothing. Y’all keep up the good work and appreciate you taking the time to watch

[@HealedandThriving]

This is inspiring. I dont work outside the home but I raise kids, run a household and homeschool. Some days get a little overwhelming but days I get out early to take care of all the animals and garden do go much smoother. Luckily my kids are now at the age where they are very helpful.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

That is plenty of work in itself. Those few early days sure are nice. I can’t wait until mine are able to do more and more. Appreciate you watching and thanks for the kind words.

[@jeanieshank1433]

Thank You! I am a single mom of teens and really have wanted to try this lifestyle. This gives me an idea of what is possible and what I need to consider doing in small steps

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

I’ll glad it was a help. It is certainly something I’ve just added a little bit here and there over time. Sometimes I realize I’ve added to much a new back up some. I recommend a couple laying hens (3-4) and a few raised beds as a great beginning. Both are easy to maintain and not a lot to mess up. If I can be of any help along the way, let me know. Thanks for watching.

[@latoyairving4350]

Thanks for letting us know that it is possible to farm and work full-time! Your pigs were too funny.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

The pigs are the best 😄. It’s a lot of work sometimes and some days not too bad. It’s just about not overdoing it and slowly building up as time allows. Thanks for watching and spending your time with us.

[@jdamelines]

Time management is key!!! Thanks for sharing, I’m venturing into keeping chickens and I liked your set up a lot! Thanks for sharing.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you. Chickens are definitely a good animal to start with. Multi uses and easy to manage. If you have any questions, ask away and I’ll do my best to help.

[@fotochikyo]

I love this video so much, thank you for this

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@brooktran1214]

Great inspiration. I have always wanted to have a homestead. With what is happening in the world today, having a homestead is an ultimate idea.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

I never would’ve thought things would be like they are. I’m very thankful I began when I did. Just adds to the reasons I am doing this. Thanks for watching.

[@AZJH8374]

New subscriber. Looking forward to your channel and journey. God bless you all and many prayers 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister 🙏🏻

[@franlooving4203]

This dose of reality is exactly what I needed! I have hemmed and hawed for years on getting chickens, Muscovy ducks, a sheep, a pig or a miniature pony which are all allowed in my suburban area. I only have experience running a horse farm. I am not the bravest sort and worry about mites or issues on the chickens. Now I hear ticks on the pig. I try to think of farrier for the pony, but don't know what the pig or sheep need. I am more focused on growing more veg so this helped me appreciate that I STILL am in the thinking stage. I am massively slow, but want future animals happy and healthy if I do get one. Thanks so much; take care!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

If I were to start over, I’d like to have focused more on a produce garden first, establish it then add animals. I think focusing on the vegetable garden is a good idea. If you keep your chickens to a manageable number and keep their area clean, mites shouldn’t become to much of an issue. The pigs are my favorite, particularly Kunes. Their temperament is amazing and I can’t imagine raising any other type of pig. Thanks for watching and I’m glad to have along with us.

[@trovelemmanuel5627]

This great I'm a full-time preacher trying to keep a garden and animals going. This was great to see

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Awesome. It’s a bit of a balance but it can be done.

[@sincitycountryhomestead]

Awesome! Just bought 34 acres in Tennessee and can’t wait to get started homesteading! Even started our own KZbin channel to document it all.

[@pollyrg97]

I love that you make apending time enjoying your wife's company part if your daily routine. My husband and I do the same thing. Our relationship is the foundation of the family and home, if we neglect that we jeopardise everything else.

[@WeTookTheLongWayHome]

So glad to have found this channel! My husband and I just bought 10 acres and are starting the process of creating a homestead and documenting our adventures on KZbin as well. Will DEFINITELY be tuning into your videos for more helpful tips! ❤

[@90pi548]

We don't have a blog/vlog or anything like that, but by anyone's standards we are homesteaders long before it became the new buzz word. My wife and I own close to 500acres, raise beef cattle, chickens, fatten a couple of pigs a year, and have 3 kids and hunting hounds. Huge garden as well. We also hunt more than most people could imagine. Stocked 3 ponds so we have an endless supply of fish as well. For 19 beautiful years of marriage, eat supper at our table every single night. And both work full time jobs. The unbelievable part?......rebuilding a 100yr old farmhouse from the ground up

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Wow you got a lot going on. I don’t know where to start with 500 acres 😳. Sounds like you have an amazing journey. Appreciate your time spent with us, so thank you.

[@JamesDailyTV]

Time management is definitely key... Looks like you've got your routine nailed down pretty good. Keep your scale down to what you can manage efficiently and be willing to work long hours! Enjoyed the video, thanks!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thanks buddy. It is about finding that balance. I’ve over extended at times and had to scale back. I may not be fully sustainable but I think producing a large portion of what we need is still great. I appreciate you watching and thanks for the great comment!

[@beyoutiful7575]

Great video!!! You seem like a very kind and hardworking guy! Not too many left lol. I’m working full time and saving up to buy a house with some land to start mine! Hoping one day I’ll be able to only homestead but nice to know it’s doable with a job!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you very much. It is most certainly doable. You just need to take small steps and eventually determine where your limits are. We thank you very much for spending time with us and watching. If we can be of any help in the future, just let us know.

[@BobRooney290]

hopefully the kids can pitch in once they grow older. it aint easy, but it's very rewarding. you do whatcha can, and that there is all you can do. it might seem exhausting, but it doesnt look so bad. the hard part is likely hauling the feed and building out fencing or expanding and making sure the animals are all healthy.

[@CrazyGrandmaWeaz]

I wish I only worked those hours. I'm 61 just bought my homestead a year ago and still working 60+ hours a week as a truck driver. Only have piggies, about 20 chickens, guineas and ducks right now and a garden fail. Hopefully get things ironed out more in the coming year. You make it look doable.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Wow, that’s amazing you manage what you do have while putting in that many hours on the road. I’ve learned working full time that adding to the homestead is a slow process in order to maintain a balance. Thanks for watching and thanks for your efforts as a truck driver because we need them more than ever now.

[@EmsViernes]

Sweet potato leaves and some spinach for...snacks..before breakfast....( .and some veggies cuttings.....

[@bryannaodessaharder]

Super cool video! I think my husband really appreciated it. He didn’t say that in so many words, but I could tell. Lol.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Haha well I’m glad he appreciated it in silence 😂. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for taking time out of your day to spend it with us.

[@southernladywithmanyhats7428]

When my chickens are ailing I give them fresh garlic chopped up. It's suppose to be a natural antibiotic. I sure hope she gets better quick! Year before last I nearly lost my whole flock due to a respitory mess. They were on antibiotics from the vet and just kept dyeing anyway. We tried everything and then a lady online told me just let it be and the ones that make it will have go immune systems and strong and she said then I'd have a strong flock and to start over breeding that stock then. I didn't have a roo so I didn't start over with them.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

I actually just read about garlic and it’s help with chickens. I fed some recently and added some in their water. The Welsummer ended up being okay since this video and was re-introduced about a week or so later. We’ve been lucky over the years and haven’t had a major illness spread. I appreciate the tip and appreciate you hanging out with us. Take care.

[@jsthormahlen]

Oregano oil works great, and a little Apple cider vinegar in the water every day also helps as prevention

[@justathought1971]

Walking through this timeline to the next is tough work but good work God is proud He wanted me to tell you Keep your chin up and stay on the narrow path dears

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you. It’s hard to fit it all in sometimes but we manage to get it done.

[@Halfapint01]

Late to the comment, but hey the algorithm is what it is. Wife and I have been debating about livestock vs gardens and i think you just pushed us to both! We both have full time jobs, we both work as little as possible because we love being here and love doing projects. but we both werent sure we could take care of things. Well, i think you just proved that you can. thanks and i subbed because this is quality content! Keep it up!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

No worries for being late. We’re glad to have you with us. I’d love to garden year round but unfortunately a summer garden is all I can manage at this point. Once all the infrastructure is done, livestock really isn’t bad if it’s kept small scale. I can’t wait to hear what y’all end up doing in the future. Best of luck and let me know if I can help any. I’m not a pro or expert, but I’ve certainly learned from some of my mistakes.

[@Halfapint01]

@@RockyCreekHomestead much appreciated! Yeah, we would love gardening year round but being in the PNW it’s near impossible especially on our property with all the trees. our high tunnel struggles even in the summer. If we have questions we will definitely reach out! Love the channel and your attitude!

[@cabincreekhomestead761]

I found this so inspiring. Thanks for sharing a look into your life and animals. Hard work!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@cabincreekhomestead761]

@@RockyCreekHomestead absolutely. I can’t wait to catch up all the videos

[@ddelgado99]

2 years later and I'm loving this video. It confirms that I can do this too while working full time. Just need to build up my discipline to match yours! Thanks for sharing!!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Most days it’s not problem but some days it’s tough. Overall though it’s so worth it in my opinion.

[@HomesteadOverlandVirginia]

I’m a registered Nurse had a little homestead in San Diego. Left nursing behind moved to Virginia on 32 acres gosh I couldn’t imagine working 16 hour days and homesteading full-time.

[@bluewater454]

4:30 am start. That’s a long day! Can’t be a slacker and do homesteading! Been wanting to do this for a while but I’m divorced and work a 12 hour day. Not sure if I could manage a full setup like yours but I am looking to see where I can start. Thanks for showing us your own experience.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Work schedule certainly does limit some of what I’d like to do. I look at it as something is better than nothing. If I didn’t have the pigs I probably wouldn’t need to start near as early. At some point I want to add an auto chicken door which would help significantly as well. There’s some ways to lessen time quite a bit but it takes a while. Thanks for watching and wish you best as you maybe start to experiment with growing some of your own food.

[@jessiesalisbury86]

If You leave enough space around your tomatoes so you can stir the soil occasionally the fruit will be much healthier and plumper.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you for that advice and appreciate you watching.

[@eleonorahackman6779]

So glad I found this channel! If my husband and I can keep our jobs and start a small homestead, that would be amazing, and seeing your do it is very inspiring and also gives realistic expectations. More videos about routines, please and thank you 🙂

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

I’m glad it may be of a help. I’ve found at times I’ve done too much and had to back up because balance became more difficult. I may not be able to be fully self efficient at this time but it is still rewarding to know the great percentages I am able to produce on our own. If I can be of any help, please let me know. Thanks for watching and take care.

[@kiwijase1]

Thanks for this video you have a great setup and take good care of your animals keep up the great work

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you. I may not have the setup or space I like, but I try to do right by the animals as best I can.

[@wildershoney2439]

I love that you talk to them. Respect the animals that help you live. 💛🦌🐄🐂🐖🐣🐔🐓🦃🦆

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thanks, I may talk to the pigs a bit too much 🤪. Appreciate you spending time with us.

[@michelleschweizer9000]

Mama is BOSS, you do a great job of keeping everyone clean and happy. Nice job!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you. There’s always something to be done but we work it out. Wouldn’t want to have it any other way. Take care and thanks for watching.

[@countrysister700]

Here's where multi-generation living can help. Even having an older friend at church, a neighbor or parent close can be a boon. Errands run, am or pm feedings/chores, meeting delivery/repair folks, and even just eyeballs on your place for security, animal welfare in heat or cold - the more items you delegate to someone that cares and has a schedule that allows them to work when you cant can make a HUGE difference. The synergy can help you level up.

[@jesuschristiskingandsavior461]

My favorite part is that you reply to everyone!! Also this is so nice and great to see! It gives me hope that I can do it. Absolute king and chad! Real man right here! And your wife is a queen!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you 😊. I feel like if people take the time to watch and comment, the least I can do is respond back to them. There’s times I overload myself and have to back up a little but overall, much of this is very possible. Just start slow and add little by little so you don’t burn yourself out. Thanks for hanging out with us.

[@mikaelkrukoff8872]

Nice I’ve been doing the same thing for the last decade! Glad to see someone else do it. I run my own asphalt company and have my own farm. It’s nice just getting into Society when I need to work to make money and then I just get to play at my farm with my animals all day! It’s so fun!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Oh man, I bet the summer months get chaotic with the asphalt business. That’s awesome that you’re able to find the balance. Hanging with the animals is definitely a great way to unwind after a busy day.

[@movetofortlauderdale]

Thanks!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Absolutely, thanks for watching

[@mojavebohemian814]

Thank you from NorthEast Arizona

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thanks, 👋 from VA

[@dotyfamilyhomestead7534]

Great video, thanks for letting everyone know it is possible!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thanks. There’s certainly days I don’t feel like messing with it all but in the end the positives far out weigh the negatives and I wouldn’t want it any other way.

[@teffyvargas5916]

Love the video how come I didn’t find this channel before , how cute is the blue coop 😍

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you. We’re glad to have you along with us. This has been a journey both as a homestead and learning to navigate this KZbin thing as I’m not very technologically savvy. Thank you for spending time with us and please let me know if I can be of any help. I’m not an expert, but I’ll try my best to assist.

[@teffyvargas5916]

@@RockyCreekHomestead thank you so much God bless 🙏🏼

[@TeneshiaWilliamsBrown]

It was very cool watching your video, very interesting the entire time. Sending prayers of continued success your way.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you! You too!

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

spectacular upload Rocky Creek Homestead. I shattered the thumbs up on your video. Always keep up the solid work.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you, we appreciate the support.

[@susante0911]

Thank you so much.. It all comes down to discipline and priorities. I’m inspired

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Very accurate. There’s plenty of days I don’t feel like it, but sometimes you just gotta push yourself and do it anyways. In the end, I’m always glad I did

[@sandymire3131]

Apple cider vinegar in chicken water. It helps. Pigs too babies too

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

We use acv in our chicks water and we do it intermittently for the older chickens. I haven’t provided it to the pigs though. I didn’t really think of that. Appreciate it and thanks for spending time with us.

[@lindalawson6511]

I came across this vedio,that I hadn't watched but about half of it,but I finished it up, good vedio,

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you. Appreciate your time spent watching.

[@randysheckler763]

Way to go! The life is not easy, but it's worth it. I have 5 acres, I raise hogs and a garden and work full-time. I also volunteer in the community and am a full time college student. I've been asked how I do it all. I don't know, but here are a few things that probably help: I don't own a TV (probably the biggest one) I don't read for fun anymore, I don't do social media (except KZbin once in a while) my pickups are not clean, my house isn't as clean as I wish it was, I usually don't get as much sleep as I would like, my lawn and garden don't look like anybody's magazine article, I don't have children (yet). And I'm definitely not taking on any additional projects any time soon!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thanks for sharing your experience. You certainly sound like a busy individual who has their priorities in check. I watch the local news and very little else. Keep up the great work.

[@jamesramey8109]

You may want to try a couple of guineas for the ticks. I was having trouble with them a few years ago. I bought 2 males & 8 keets at first but I've not had much trouble from ticks since (I've seen 3 ticks in the past 4yrs).

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

I’d like to but unfortunately my county requires over 5 acres to have guineas and I only have 3.

[@willowwood6798]

I try to automate/systemize things. It only takes 20-25 mins to water our 50+chicken, feed them, feed our hogs, water our hogs, feed goats , water goats, water garden and feed other animals. (Dogs, rabbit, cat, 6 ducks, and 6 turkey. Eggs are collected twice a day by my wife or kids. On the weekends we put in 3-4 hours per day or more if there are projects. Like you we feed our pigs twice a day. My wife likes mowing the lawn and weeding the garden, she finds it relaxing. I more than work full time, 10-12 hour days. I also cook dinner 3 nights a week. We grow most of our own food or buy it from my neighbors. I usually buy 3/4 of a cow a year. We do meat birds but never process in the summer, too hot.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Sounds like a system that works for y’all and is balanced very well. We hope to get goats one day but it will be a bit before we’re ready. It’s a hectic life but a life worth living. Appreciate you spending time with us and y’all take care.

[@KathleenGallafraigh]

This is what my brother did with rabbits, chickens, and sheep. It works well on days that are uneventful. Get and injured or sick animal, and he couldn't do it without me. I spent one year there helping. When I moved, he sold all the animals except chickens. So having extra time for emergencies is something to factor in.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Appreciate the feedback. We’ve had an emergency here and there come up and fortunately we have friends near by that have a small farm and we help each other when needed.

[@HaywoodHomestead]

New subscriber and first video I’ve watched! Great content! My wife and I just purchased almost 2 acres of land and will be building a home soon. I believe I’ll have a chicken coop up before the house 😂 it’ll be my first time raising farm animals and homesteading! We are so excited. We also work full time, glad I found you!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Congrats on the 2 acres. We have 3 but really only actively use about 1.5. A few laying hens and a garden would be my recommended start and add a little bit over time. The biggest cost and time consumer for me was setting up the housing and fencing. Once that part was done, it hasn’t been bad. Glad to have you and if we can be of any help, please reach out. I’m not a professional by no means but I have learned a few things along the way, some were learned the hard way. Thanks for watching.

[@HaywoodHomestead]

@@RockyCreekHomestead thank you! That’s exactly our plan, hens and a garden - go slowly. Will definitely keep watching!! Thanks for your tips and it’s good to meet you. 😀

[@runaway-wind]

I’m doing what little I can in my townhome and really hope to have a yard in the future to be able to spread out a bit more and include more things!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

It’s all about doing what you can with what you got. I started very small in the City and before you knew it here I was. It all comes with time but I commend you for doing what you can. Thanks for watching and best of luck as you work towards your place with a yard.

[@bjorn_1865]

My wife and I are both interested in possibly starting our own homestead and this helped clarify some questions we've had. Loved the video.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

That’s great. I’m glad it was helpful. Feel free to reach out with any other questions you may have.

[@3Pedal13]

This truly was what I needed. I want to do so many things. But I am also an engineer & full time working single mom. So I’ve been holding back on going for it. Now… I am narrowing down & getting ready for next step! 😊 thank you!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

I’m glad it was a help and possible motivation. My recommendation is start slow, evaluate how much time you seem to have as you go and only add if you’re still enjoying it. My recommendation would be a raised bed or two along with 3 laying hens. That’s an easily manageable starting point and you should be able to get a sense of if it’s what you were hoping for without over investing or wearing yourself out. Good luck and reach out with any questions

[@davidgolnick1403]

Well done sir. Good advice to start with what you can chew. Helps to add only one new thing a year so that you get a good chance to learn that thing

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thanks buddy. I’ve certainly overextended myself before and it quickly can take the joy out of it. Appreciate it

[@Mr.Juiceman002]

I really hope your channel grows cause more people should see these good videos 😁

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you, we really appreciate your time spend with us. Thankfully we are growing little by little.

[@stuarth1776]

Great video man. Great to see I’m not the only one that works full time job(many overtime days) and have a homestead. It’s ALOT of work but very rewarding

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Amen! Working in law enforcement, I get a lot of overtime as well. Those days / weeks really make it a task. The harder it is the more it’s appreciated in the end though. Most homesteading channels have at least one person at home full time, so I felt this was important to show perspective from a completely full time working homestead family. Thanks for hanging out with us, we appreciate your time with us.

[@stuarth1776]

@@RockyCreekHomestead thank you for your service and keeping our community safe

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you!!

[@mojavebohemian814]

Great video, first time on your channel. Thank you

[@danruinsfood4002]

Hope she gets all better. We had about a 2 month old hicken that we isolated. She slept for three days and came back to life and became our tamest hen: not afraid of anything.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

She did bounce back well. We never figured out for sure what her issue was but she was returned to the flock about 4 days later. I try not to hesitate when it comes to a chicken not acting right because I’ve heard diseases can spread quick if not caught early and so far in 3 years, I’ve yet to have something spread throughout the flock. 🤞 I can keep things that way. Thanks for watching.

[@nadjamalvares7563]

God bless you and your family! May God give you all good extended health to keep your homestead for many years.💙🙏🐓🐷🐰

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you very much. It’s a lot of work but it’s so rewarding as well. Thanks for watching and appreciate your time spent with us.

[@thedenimredhead]

So helpful and thanks for sharing!!! Considering a homestead as a first timer and this was eye opening.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

I’m glad you found it helpful. It’s a lot at times but I am very glad I’ve done it. It’s a commitment and helps once you figure out what fits within your schedule and what doesn’t. Thanks for watching and if I can be of any help, don’t hesitate to contact us

[@theahalme]

God love ya!!! Good Man to love those animals, St. Francis will assist you! Good Luck, Good Morning, Good Night!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you.

[@davemcavene]

Excellent video sir. My day is pretty much identical to yours. I’m up at 4:30am during the week. We had 3 pigs (American Guinea Hogs) who got fed first because like you said, they get loud! 2 of them went to the processor this morning. Then we release the grown ducks and chickens from the coop and make sure they have plenty of feed and water. We have teenage birds in a chicken tractor and baby chicks in a brooder that’s in the garage. We also raise meat birds twice a year (50 total) in another chicken tractor that gets moved daily. All that has to be done by 5:30am. I drive 1 hour for a 9-10 hour work day and drive 1 hour home. So in total I’m gone for about 12 hours a day. When I get home I just do an overall check to make sure everyone is ok. Then we eat dinner and this time of year we are starting to tend to the garden and doing other projects that need to be addressed. Overall it’s a very long day but at the end of the day it’s a rewarding one, I wouldn’t want it any other way. Thanks for showing that homesteading with a full time job is possible, I can definitely speak on that!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Wow buddy that is a full day. Doubling our meat bird production along with the baby this year has certainly made it more difficult this year. I am completely exhausted some days but like you said it’s rewarding. It’s nice in the fall and winter when things aren’t as hectic and you can look in those freezers and cabinets and see all your hard work readily available. Thanks for sharing your day and glad to have you along with us. Take care.

[@mountainloversoff-grid155]

My dad worked full time on our homestead growing up. Only got to see him a few minutes a day. It was like I didnt have a dad. Never had time for me.

[@Thrashedcrow]

Mad respect! I get arguments about just a garden and here you have the whole farm. lol Proof Positive, IT CAN BE DONE!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Haha, there’s been times I’ve added to much and had to back up based on the busyness of life. It certainly can be done as long as it’s scaled appropriately to your work schedule. Appreciate the positive feedback and thanks for watching.

[@ArrowAffliction]

Thats awesome. I work alot and raise a garden plus chickens and ducks . And we have always done great

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

That’s great. I really want to get ducks, but with a new baby this year and wanting to increase our meat and garden production this year, it just wasn’t feasible right now. Thanks for hanging out with us.

[@DomBogey94]

I'm an RN who is going to start travel nursing soon. I want to save up as much money as I can the next few years then settle down somewhere and start my own homestead. I know it will be a big transition but I know it will be worth it.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

I have a friend who’s wife took a traveling nurse job as well because it was a significant financial increase. They viewed it as a couple year sacrifice for a lot of years of financial peace and happiness. Eliminating some debt would have been something I wish I’d done before starting, so I think you’re making a wise decision. Thanks for your service as a nurse and I wish you best as you save for your future homestead.

[@Luxfan7090]

Nice video, I was wondering how this could be done while working full time. The socks lol...those socks are epic🤗

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thanks for watching. I have all sorts of wild socks I wear to work each day. It’s all certainly doable as long as it’s scaled appropriately to time you have to dedicate.

[@Luxfan7090]

@@RockyCreekHomestead Lol wacky socks sure makes my day😂. You are so welcome and I really enjoyed your content..a lot of good nuggets of information and the your animals are pleasant to watch.

[@edithsens4868]

Wow, nice discipline. 🙂👍 Great use of time.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you. It’s not always that smooth but for the most part, keeping to a schedule as much as I can really helps. Appreciate you taking the time to watch

[@christopherbarakat]

Awesome content - thanks for sharing a day in the life!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you, appreciate you watching.

[@Mbusowabalondo]

I enjoyed the food fight within the pigs that's why I love farming a lot you get to watch your own movie without netfix❤😂

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

😂 the pigs are the best

[@JohnSmith-fs4dx]

Wonderful video - thank you.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thanks. Appreciate you taking the time to watch

[@primalpagan7632]

I've been wanting to do some small homesteading, but time is an issue. I wake up at 3 am, breakfast, coffee and prep for work. Leave for work at 4:15. Work 12 hours at a sawmill. Get home at 5:30 pm. Shower and supper. Bedtime for me is 8 pm. This is Mon-Fri...on my feet on steel grates. Needless to say, by the time I get home I generally just want to get off of my feet lol!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

That’s a heck of a day and grind. Id like to do much more than I do, but at the end of the day there’s just not enough time. A few laying hens and a raised bed or two could be managed with minimal time. With your schedule I completely understand just wanting some rest and relaxation at the end of the day though.

[@primalpagan7632]

@@RockyCreekHomestead I've tried growing some things. Last year planted some veggies, had them sprouting and getting big...and then we had two weeks of constant downpour that killed everything I planted and flooded most of the county. This spring I spent a morning planting some perennial flowers to get pollinators before I planted veggies again. Two days later squirrels dug up and ate all the seeds. I have taken these two occurrences to mean I'm not supposed to start yet lol!

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Man talk about a string of bad luck.

[@pyzik200]

Thanks for the perspective. I miss living so close to work. I've got over an hour drive to work and almost always at least an hour and a half to get home. I'm realizing this isn't going to be a reality with me unless the wife and kids really join in.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

My daughter gets into it at times, but with my son only being 1 he and my wife don’t do much with the homesteading part right now. Hopefully as he gets older that will change. I would like to get more land at some point but I would have to end up with a long commute like your doing to find land at a reasonable price. Hopefully you can get them to join in or scale it to a way that’s more of a supplement to some stuff such as just focusing on a garden or just focusing on meat production. Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment / perspective. Take care.

[@pyzik200]

@@RockyCreekHomestead more land would be nice! We moved from well in Metro Detroit out to five acres. I knew the drive was going to hurt but life is much better otherwise.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

I bet that’s a big change. 5 acres is a good little chunk of land. We have 3 and it’s good for our needs but there are a few restrictions the county I’m in has on what I can do with my land until I get 5 or more. Congrats on the change in locations and I’m glad your enjoying it.

[@GeorgiaWoodsHomesteading]

My husband and I have a business on the side, work a full time swing shift job, and are working on Homesteading 😵‍💫. I wake up no later than 3:30AM on day shift. And 2PM on Night shift. Good to see other hard workers

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

It’s definitely a grind. I commend you for keeping at it and finding a way. Keep it up.

[@janetbransdon3742]

Well done.. my son also has a full time job and has beef cattle, chickens and ducks.. he grows feed for the cattle and manages very well. ( he isn't the gardener in the family, I am. )

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

That’s awesome that he does it all the way down to the feed. I hope to be able to that one day.

[@elisheba7938]

Wow thank you for showing that it is possible to have a full time job and run a homestead

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Some days are tougher than others but it’s doable. Thanks for watching.

[@TrishLee]

This is a great one. Thank you for sharing this. I love to have a farm like that. :)

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you, it’s a bit of work but it’s a lot of fun, especially when my daughter gets involved.

[@TrishLee]

@@RockyCreekHomestead I can relate. 😊 Keep creating awesome videos like this.

[@camyers8052]

So do you do projects and canning on the weekend? I find my garden takes sometime every evening

[@GreenBluffPastures]

It looks amazing, I love it

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@TheMixingBowlHomestead]

This was so good to watch. I will be gardening in 2022 so I needed to see this. I work full time and run a part time home based business, family, ministry etc, so knowing this in advance will help me a lot.

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Wow your a busy 🐝. Gardening is a lot of work to get it started, but once it begins to grow fairly well, it’s not too bad. I wish the best of luck as you start with it and hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving.

[@TheMixingBowlHomestead]

@@RockyCreekHomestead thank you so much. Likewise, I wish the same for you and yours. 😊 Yes, always busy like an ant. My hope is that I can involve our church members and teach them along the way. And help those I can with what we will grow. In addition of securing food for our family also.

[@jasonhatfield4747]

Also, get some guinea fowl and let them free range. Your tick problem will go away

[@jsthormahlen]

Peacocks are great for tick control also

[@aessidhe6304]

This is very true; however, both are loud. So if you are worried about noise for the neighbors, you have to consider it. Of the two, i would choose the guinea fowl; I dont think that they range as far afield.

[@primalpagan7632]

@@aessidhe6304 I live out in the country and can say that guinea fowl will range for a decent distance. I often have guineas from a neighbor a mile away roaming my driveway

[@TRAPSQUAD187]

Vitamins and minerals sunlight and offer variety with food and the chicken will get better I raise quail a bit different but I do this in my NYC apartment sometime if my birds get sick I stick them outside with the sun a pump up the vitamins and minerals and offer wide pallet of foods and usually I won’t have to use any medicine they are pretty good and snapping back

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

Absolutely, sun and fresh air can do wonders. Quail are a neat bird.

[@wallymartins7160]

The fact I knew who q tip was right away once you turned the camera 😂 perfect name

[@RockyCreekHomestead]

🤣 she’s a legend. Thanks for watching