I expected a Farm would solve my problems

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[@charlottemajewski5992]

Just remember if you never bought the farm you would never have acquired toby dog.

[@olyvoyl9382]

And the barn cats.

[@Lynne2106]

Yup. Keep your eyes on the joys.

[@jaipoh3965]

Totally. Toby needs a friend.

[@lauramichele474]

I ❤️ Toby dog 🐾❤️🐾

[@MieHanz]

And Ron Swanson

[@plushyskits5484]

Bro I’m only been subbed for a like five months or so and I’m already looking forward to you saying RELEASE THE QUACKEN

[@EliasRinghauge]

Which video do you think has the best "Release the quacken"?

[@thomascarroll9556]

My favourite is “All ducks gota bed”

[@kidznkiddz07]

Mine are QUACKIN too!!!❤ Ty Morgan 😘🥰 Roseburg, Oregon

[@bisbeejim]

I've watched you for over a year. You are the happiest when you are with your animals. Everyone has problems friend, but happiness for you isn't one of them.

[@tysontyson1244]

Not an Ace Ventura happy. More of a Doctor Dolittle happy.

[@rhondaalbrecht]

Happiness IS possible for anyone, but it takes something that Morgan isn't willing to do. Let go, let God, through Jesus Christ. He's stuck in his 'liberal' mindset, and that mindset, NO one is happy if you're unhappy, and as far as the liberals are concerned, they're unhappy.

[@_.-._.-.]

@@rhondaalbrecht don't push your religion on people who don't want it. Religion is NOT the source of happiness, but can help certain people find it if they so choose. Everyone deserves freedom to believe what they want to believe.

[@flyingmonkeys9774]

@@_.-._.-. The Lord is my Rock and Fortress - in him I find refuge. You can to :)

[@Purpie_Slurpie]

@@rhondaalbrecht ew

[@fedupnow61859]

I am realistic. I know farming is a hard life. Maybe because everyone I knew who had a farm worked sooooo hard. It is just the way you look at life in the long run. Mental Health is helped by hard work and keeping yourself busy in nature.

[@vanderumd11]

Farming to survive is hard work man....

[@tetrambs]

That hive is starting to swarm, you need to check it for queen cells asap and possibly split it!

[@heavymetalhomesteading]

This^

[@Rollingace]

I have no idea about bees so like what does your caution mean?

[@tetrambs]

@@Rollingace When the hive gets too crowded the current queen will lay several eggs in special cells. Then after a short period will fly off with a bunch of workers to establish a new hive. This is called swarming and it's how hives 'reproduce'.

[@charlottemajewski5992]

I dont know much about bees, but swarm sounds like ike something that might be dangerous to toby dog.

[@tetrambs]

@@charlottemajewski5992 nah, it just means he'll lose a laying queen and a bunch of worker bees. Swarms are usually pretty docile because they aren't defending anything, just looking for a new home.

[@MrsDebBee]

Hey buddy, not to add to the pressure but yea you need to add another super to those bees. They need a super of honey for winter. And the super you have now will be full of brood. So please add a super quickly otherwise your bees may swarm. Speaking of which you need to look for queen cells when you do open them up (just in case it’s too late). I highly suggest you go thru your hives at least every 10 days (the time it takes to build a queen cell).

[@EllaBee90]

They do look like they're about to swarm. Time to give them more space!

[@AshGreen359]

I can't imagine how anyone would think running a farm isn't ridiculously hard work

[@donnaml8776]

Agree!

[@oceandew7795]

Yes but all that pure air; and no one dies of hard work; healthy life.

[@donnaml8776]

@@oceandew7795 Absolutely right.

[@AshGreen359]

@@oceandew7795 Your haven't heard of the Frito Lay strike in Kansas. Workers mistake being worked to death. Also in Japan it's a well known occurrence where people work themselves to death. But that's not farming

[@donnaml8776]

@@AshGreen359 while that might be happening those other situation is not what’s being talked about here.

[@rodisham]

It’s cool you’re working on you. Your wife’s involvement with the farm is carefully and sparingly shared with your audience. A common theme observed with people who derive satisfaction in farming is the success of the partnership with their spouse. I hope you two are embracing those gifts.

[@vanderumd11]

Yea, that marriage works until it doesn’t then it’s fked !!

[@udesh9694]

In my place southern Indian farmers grow runner ducks 🦆🦆🦆🦆 in harvested rice fields 🌾 , ducks feeding on rice, baby fish, snails, crabs they clean the fields for next plantation with high deposit of manure

[@freedomfighter4990]

That's a brilliant permaculture farming technique! Can that be done anywhere that you can create a rice paddy?

[@udesh9694]

@@freedomfighter4990 yes, try in Louisiana it has favourable place to grow

[@shrawins]

I would love to visit someday if thats possible. From UP , India.

[@zeldapinwheel7043]

I've seen Chinese duck farmers do that. They will also "rent out" their ducks to other farmers to clean their fields of pests. One farmer had thousands of ducks happy to get on a truck to be released to a field, and then all get back on the truck to go home.

[@srinidhit8298]

@@freedomfighter4990 yes you must make a boundary around the rice fields and let water flow in them and at corners you must put chicken coup above the water.

[@ColdToesNow]

Your comments about city life and working too hard cracked me up. Farm work is some of the hardest work I know. Farmers don't have time clocks. You work until the work is done 24/7 365. The caveat is that you are working for yourself and it's more rewarding than almost anything else.

[@patrickradcliffe3837]

Morgan realistic expectations. Maybe I'm just jaded because I experienced farm life with my Grandparents, that I knew it would be labor intensive maintain a farm. To me you're doing a very good job! Just love Toby's snoopervizing when putting out the feed.

[@b-rye5094]

When you do things as a business, or to make a living you will eventually tire, and stress is always paramount. If you downsize and just do things for yourself, youll feel better. Hobby farming has changed my life, i dont make money but it is life fulfilling.

[@lisar.veneziano1517]

But it is nice to make a few dollars here and there I've made a bit of money soil farming. It's intensive sometimes other times it does its thing by itself . I have a gentleman come by once a year with his Bobcat and turn the pile completely over ,he generally accepts a few dozen eggs as payment. I also ship hatching eggs duck and chicken that makes some money. I sell the chicken's feathers to artisans as well. Getting creative thinking outside the box can work sometimes.

[@HipHopLuv123]

I have a hobby farm too but hope to at least break even every year by selling my piglets each spring to pay for the hay and feed for the rest of the year

[@ZAZA-vi7qy]

My Dad had a big garden and literally says the same thing. He loves doing it but he said if he did it as a business or to make a living he’d fail and he’d grow to hate it.

[@diggernash1]

How do you support yourself with no exterior inputs, whether from private individuals or government programs?

[@b-rye5094]

@@diggernash1 i work full time and use farming as a hobby

[@barbarabigelow9110]

Laughed when the teenager ran back in 😃. Want you to know I appreciate your frank discussions and life philosophy. We're all human after all. 😎

[@hazelumbrella9485]

He was like *nope*😂

[@AmandaTroutman]

There's something about the baby duck noises that makes me so happy

[@brendasusarrey8376]

It is the cuteness

[@gracewashburn8276]

How is the barn kitties doing I haven’t seen or heard anything in a couple days

[@kc4941]

Yes, we need regular kitten updates!

[@alicerobinson1173]

I am worried about the new cats, because I don't see or hear anything.

[@nicolasbaldwin2367]

The Weird Sisters is a reference to the Witches in Macbeth.From Shakespeare to Rowlings to Silkies!

[@Broockle]

o that makes sense lol

[@Tirryna]

And Discworld.

[@Broockle]

@@Tirryna that one i can relate to better xD

[@interestedobserver9352]

One thing you don't do Morgan, you don't glamorize farming! It actually looks hard - you do a lot of work to keep things going. Sounds like you're going through some self reflection. You're right, a farm doesn't fix problems or unresolved personal issues - but, recognizing you can't look outside yourself for those answers is a step closer toward resolution.

[@Melicoy]

RENT out small tiny house parking !!!!

[@MommaSkelly]

Life is hard ... in general Farm life, City life ... both hards, just different hards. There is no "easy" ... just different kinds of hard... different responsibilities, rewards, ect. Still... it's a beautiful farm you got. I love watching them (even if relatively new to your channel) I love the little waddlers 😍

[@dominika1348]

I am here to start a petition for more space for silky chickens

[@horrorlove5807]

I sign Lol

[@dominika1348]

@@horrorlove5807 thanks 🤣❤

[@hazelumbrella9485]

Make them a chicken mansion

[@harrietcarpenter2387]

I sign.....

[@theteenagegardener]

I sign

[@defeatSpace]

Aww, the runner ducklings are finally brave enough to exit by themselves!

[@damnationdan5253]

I feel like all these new and different additions might overstretch the capacity of just one person doing it all.

[@dennyatnotts]

I bought a live-aboard boat for the same reason, to make a change that would reduce my stress. Guess what? The stress followed me. Some was stress that I brought with me and some was new stress. Stress is an unanswered challenge and those challenges are opportunities for growth. Nature won't tolerate a static system so everything grows or dies. Anyhow, your successes and failures are why I continue to follow your unfolding story. Giving up would be a disappointment. Get some supers on those hives before they swarm.

[@audreydeneui192]

I saw the title and just had to laugh. Diving into something nifty but new will not solve your problems, stresses, etc. It will just give you new and different ones. As you said, at the end of the day, we are stuck with ourselves. I can no more outrun my problems than I can get rid of my shadow. I love watching all your critters. Thank you!

[@T_P_W_ThachoZenjuan]

I farm poultry in the 🏜️ desert, it's difficult during summer, but so rewarding. Thankful for misters, and fans in the barnyard this year. Runner ducks are my fav ducks as well. Blk Runner Ducks, Sebastopol Geese and American Serama Ayam are my focus.

[@lisar.veneziano1517]

I do all that too and still incur losses in the 115°F heat. If you have any tips could you please share them with me I'm open to trying anything that would help my animajs. Yes misters , fans, ice, ice blocks in nesting boxes, wetting the birds , wetting coop roof, electrolytes, water in jugs in the refrigerator, frozen 🍉 watermelons please share any wisdom or techniques you have thank you I would be ever so grateful.

[@lisar.veneziano1517]

To that_Pixi

[@TotallyNotRedneckYall]

My family happily switched from subsistence farming to "city life." My granny didn't ever want to see another un-processed farm animal, and grandpa would have rather gone hungry than eat chicken after his childhood. I got some chickens last year, and I'm thinking about goats next year. I guess this stuff just goes in cycles lol

[@TheBntimmins]

My boss was raised on a dairy farm and for many years did not touch milk. He's pushing 50 or so now.

[@spencer8312]

Morgan, You're such a refreshingly self aware person. Your ability to self reflect and to share it with your viewers is inspiring.

[@isaacsheppard5982]

I laugh when he said I won't be so stressed I live in a farm and I'm always stressed out about predators and them getting out

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

Your compassion and planning for what makes the flocks the happiest and following how they are doing things, rather than forcing everything and every one of them into a rigid system of your own making is very admirable. I really like that you are always observing them and their interactions and learning from them. Learning and learners never get old. The runner ducklings crack me up, too. They always look so startled, like a bunch of Beakers from the Muppets. ha ha

[@valeriecarwithen9276]

The runner 🏃 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️ ducks make me laugh -they’re so cute with their group run.

[@VallornDeathblade]

Clarkson's Fark has a similar message. Farming is bloody hard work, but it's very emotionally rewarding.

[@BlackSeranna]

I had a random thought that you were walking through the weeds, and I was thinking, "I hope he checks himself for ticks!" And then I realized, "Oh, no, he absolutely won't have any ticks out there where the chickens are!" My current reality is that I can't walk in the grass at all where I live - there are so many ticks, and I don't have any chickens. Even three chickens would make it better, but I travel too much. So I am scared of the darn lawn, because I already had Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever about four summers ago, and I never want it again. You've done so well, I have followed your little farm almost from the beginning. You are doing a good job, and keep it up!

[@evelynharber6077]

Morgan, you just swapped one stress for another. The bottom line of it all is that you are able to derive personal satisfaction of a different type doing with what you are currently doing. This time you are caring and tending to so many lives that are dependent on you for almost everything and that sir is very personally rewarding and self-satisfying. Yes, it is a different type of stress but if handled appropriately it will not kill you but lengthen your life in the long run! Everyone enjoys watching your triumphs and despairs your lows with you so you are never really alone whilst it may feel like it as we are with you! Thank you for asking us to come with you and as you have found so many are able to offer and give help and good advice gained from previous experience.

[@KarlaHafdahl]

Always add in stress breaks...every hour or so, say to yourself, TIME FOR A BREAK, and go sit down and rest

[@fireflyvtxr]

A life without a struggle is outside the human condition, and is not a reasonable goal.

[@lisar.veneziano1517]

Farming is the greatest struggle I know of personally. It makes you believe in miracles and believe that God has forgotten you all at once. The joys are illuminating and heartening the losses are devastating and hard not to take personally with a huge dose of self blame. My neighbours and acquaintances and family that have never farmed have absolutely concept of the work involved. My stepmother came up one time recently and said well i dint see what keeps you so busy around here. As we are surrounded by animals and dozens of their babies , two houses one thats flooded 4 X needs wall to wall to wall carpeting ripped out.. ywobtrees came down one in a house one destroying a remaini g fence. . I'm by myself here. So it's even harder without my husband . I'm sometimes up from dawn to dawn . Things need fed watered cleaned constantly. They let you know when they are hungry thirsty etc... It's been a real struggle and I haven't had the time to stop and get to know myself either.

[@orionsghost9511]

@@lisar.veneziano1517 I hear you, especially in terms of struggling to find time to get to know oneself better. I'm currently working on learning how to tend to myself, in terms of the need to have to time to breathe, appreciate, and reflect on myself, and I found it helps if I think of myself as one of the animals. What I mean is, if I recognize their special needs and allot time for it, why shouldn't I also recognize those that I have. This approach seems to be helping. It's harder to see yourself as part of the farm when there's no mirrrors around. If you have a pond, go stand by it every day : ) Reflect literally and figuratively ; )

[@PromisedJubilee]

When I hear people say they want to grow their own food and they won't have to work so hard 😂😂😂😂 Oh gosh. Cry-laughing.

[@Gikendasso]

Penny’s crows always make me smile. I’m super excited for Carmen (she’s my fav chicken). Also excited for cows and expanding your farm. Love this journey!!

[@judithpurcell991]

Choices... kindness, generosity, awareness. You got this. 🙌

[@jennieivins]

Mental health is hard thing to deal with. But realizing it's a thing you have issues with is the first step in dealing with them. I have anxiety, depression, and ADHD as well as some learning disabilities. Before I was diagnosed it felt like I just wasn't good enough to do anything, because my invisible illnesses were always sabotaging me and the outside world told me it was my fault. After I was diagnosed it was like someone opened a window in my mind and let the fresh air in. I knew it wasn't all my fault. I knew it could be helped, if not completely fixed. And I knew life could get better. Good luck on your journey and don't be afraid to get outside help and to own your issues (whatever they might be). You are worth the effort and it will change your life. :)

[@tj6930]

The runner ducks are so funny to me! They look like a human with no arms. They are my favorites! They also always have a smile!

[@shannongnazzio6844]

The enjoyment of watching your farm grow is such a blessing 🤗thank you Morgan for sharing your life with us little people 🙏🏻❤️

[@groovygrandmama4726]

Watching those ducks come down that bouncy ramp has to be one of the best things on KZbin

[@Biftapopoulos]

As you're saying that you're stressed and a bit overwhelmed, I'm more and more questioning your decision to bring cattle in your farm in such a hurry. You can go easy on yourself and take all the time you need, I really think the cattle decision is rushed and is happening a bit too soon. In your shoes I'd wait something like two years still. Just to have most of the side projects done, make sure everything is running smoothly in the long run, and be absolutely certain the farm is ready both in equipment and resources for the cattle. They bring in a enormous amount of work and stress. You can go easier with yourself!

[@udesh9694]

Farming isn't easy but enjoyable thing to do, you don't work in farm rather animals work for you

[@lisar.veneziano1517]

My animals and myself are like a team working towards a common goal

[@piperleelee]

Better to deal with your problems with what you love doing in life than dealing with them in what you would hate to be doing.

[@Sienisota]

That is very true

[@jacquieharrington7200]

Thank you for sharing. I love seeing Toby dog, Pablo, and all chickens, ducks, and geese. Ohio says hello.

[@elizabethbishop1882]

Thanks for inviting me( and others) into a window of your journey. It's your journey. I'm your guest. Ups, downs, good , bad, ...it's all about the process and growth. With all this experience you gain wisdom and insight. Because once again it's your journey. Thanks again for sharing.

[@melissabutts6694]

Toby dog nodding when u asked if he would keep watch on the weird chickens was my highlight.. keep your positive attitude & your epic work ethic MORGAN and you will meet ur vision!

[@shabbirballim5535]

I will give up my city life for a life on a farm anytime. Beautiful serene peaceful life. GOD HAS BLESSED YOU. ENJOY IT

[@lockedin60]

You appear to me to be one of the more positive people that are on a farm/homestead. I think we all go through our "seasons". Farming is not an easy lifestyle but I think at the end of the day maybe the most rewarding. I was is sales in my former life. Sometimes the effort did not always pan out. But you see changes on a daily basis which is encouraging. I think as you continue to grow in knowledge about farm management that it will even become a more profitable operation. You have a lot of common sense and that is what it takes to make things happen!

[@mmbonnie]

Appreciate your honesty and particularly your love for your animals. Bless you!

[@frederickmoller]

Well Morgan, you and your farm helps me to destress, like earlier I felt down, but watching your video picked me up again, thanks!

[@richardcompton2555]

People struggle with issues no mater what their station or location. I will say this about Pete of "Just a few Acres". He made the jump from the "regular" work-a-day world and its pressures and frustrations to a life that allows him the connection to his land and animals. His most recent video gave a good insight as to why he continues to do what he and his family do. Reach out to him, he will more than likely Give you some good advice and encouragement. I love your channel and being a music person, I love your choice of music to accompany the "animal acting" that goes on at your little farm. Love from Tempe, Arizona

[@kc4941]

Love your honesty about your journey. Need Gin Gin and Molly update.

[@camicri4263]

Good point Morgan, we have to look at ourselves if we want to solve our problems! Hugs!

[@LeftLefttheGecko]

Toby’s sweet face and the goose butts bring sunshine to my day.

[@chancevang8544]

Just focus on being a good person and being happy.

[@hazelumbrella9485]

Good mentality

[@lisar.veneziano1517]

Good advice

[@Peppita_]

It's important to remember that its okay to feel sadness, anger, frustration. And being depressed from time to time. Toxic positivity is harmful

[@rachelhoftyzer3717]

congrats little ducklings, you have reached the dino stage!!!

[@marlenevideos8666]

You are living your dream , you and your wife. Dreams are meant to be realized. Kuddos to you. You both also are keeping your day jobs. Wise very wise Mr. & Mrs. Gold. And a note on the beekeeping. You admit you are making mistakes, but that's a part of farming. You let people know the work is hard and it takes passion to keep moving forward. Thanks. I enjoy your videos.

[@retiredinpanama]

Runner ducks are my new favorite too. Reminds me of penguin group movements (upright waddle, duck billed penguins, lol). Also, reminds me of the old children's story Ping the duck. Images from the book are similar from my recollection.

[@mariannecrews4263]

Hey glad to see you're well!

[@mongoose2080]

I always appreciate your ability to emotionally communicate how you feel doing this work. Your thirst for knowledge and willingness to challenge yourself is wonderful to watch. Explaining your prioritization and describing your choice making process is great fun to listen to. My daughter loves your channel too. Also- I’m so glad you are getting cattle that will be staying in the barn! My dad was a farmer and would extol about how cattle can keep a barn standing forever-the warmth and moisture from the cattle was good for the timber (I’m sure the farmer repairs help too🤣)

[@consultingdetective6310]

The runner ducks are definitely my favorite. They are just so entertaining to watch.

[@joellenpaull3294]

Morgan, this is one of my go to channels because you keep it real. Please just keep being you.

[@RJFord-xs2os]

You being on your farm with the animals is very stress relieving for me! Thank you. 😃

[@Magnetis0101]

1. Build a 20x80 Hoop greenhouse for all your veggie needs, put a self watering system inside. 2. Build OR make use of that BARN for a watershed to get a ton of water. 3. You need to get MORE chicken's (20 -50) OR 150 ducks for meat. To eat and sale.

[@freedomfighter4990]

😂😜 I promise you Morgan, your videos show us that there's NOTHING glamorous about farm life. We see how hard you work with all your projects & construction & land clearing, not to mention all the animal husbandry. Farming is a non-stop grind & you never get a day off because critters need to be fed & watered daily. And there are so many decisions to be made about how to improve the farm as a business. AND you still have a day job, yes? But your videos also show the world what a meaningful & rewarding life farming is. Thanks for that. 👍

[@jhb61249]

Your moving to the farm fixed my problems. Now I have "TV" again! I'm sure they will love the radishes.

[@MrsOdie2]

Check your hive for Queen cells. If they're building them, they're overcrowded and planning a swarm to relocate.

[@Theo-nt8pg]

I really like how the titles of your videos doesn’t feel like clickbait. Like “why he left me” when the person is only leaving for 2 months not forever like the title can imply. It lets me know what to expect from the theme of the video and you’re really good at keeping the audience interested. It doesn’t take you forever to tell the story. I really like your style!

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi.... Gold Shaw farm. Morgan nice to see you, thank you for showing your video homestead chicken Duck Goose farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🐩🐈🌱🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@nunya3163]

Running a farm will NEVER make a person work less.

[@msminx_]

I grew up on a farm and hearing about the successes and failures give me a lot of nostalgia, farm life is hard but wonderful

[@lfuentes627]

only the dead have no problems. you're doing great. you're humble in leadership and we trust you. keep killin it

[@madcitywendy]

You’ve done incredible work developing the farm. And you do it with compassion, care and true appreciation for the living beings in your care. Keep working hard! I’m not sure there is really an alternative. But I think you have more fun than a lot of us.

[@melissa42024]

Thanks for keeping real. This is exactly how i felt. But i realize more and more that this struggle and stress is worth it for me.

[@jonathanleonard1152]

You are telling stories and over 300,000 are listening. That is rather good.

[@shraddhagreensoulz5268]

Yes. You carry yourself wherever you go. And the promlems come in the package. Change needs to happen inside. That is what I discovered for myself too.

[@JillRhoads]

@1:25 Toby really does love that loaf! I also have a dog that is kinda meh about food, so when I see him tuck in directly, you got to know he loves it.

[@deniseroussel3755]

love your honesty ...owning a farm and all those animals in hard work, but it makes you appreciate everything you have...and you are definitely an example of that!

[@joep8059]

You're happiness on your farm is extremely inspirational ❤. I'm a desk jocky and admire your farm. Seems peaceful.

[@ChristianDelorey]

It wasn't shown in the video for very long so I can't be sure, but it looks like one of those hives is getting ready to swarm.

[@umhebes]

Your honesty is much appreciated brother

[@t.kodera2521]

You made my week! This week was extra stressful but watching the farm made me happy at the end.

[@sharontracy2151]

Can’t run away from our problems but if you can be in a place where you are happy and can enjoy the journey it makes things start to fall into place. Just have to stay focused and enjoy the moment. Your doing that

[@rlyman111]

Problem with social media is striving for an audience. Got to have “likes”. Be yourself. We all got problems and do what Winston Churchill did. WMT! We will muddle through! We are in these journeys together!

[@vero8496]

Hi Morgan! Sometimes we dont see what we had accomplished. But look at all those beautiful creatures you have. You give them food every day, love, attention and you even learned how to build cool homes for them. The Silky chickens l see them like your tourists or foreigners in your resort. You are all right! Don't doubt yourself.

[@janetwithers7427]

I think you are lucky to live on a farm as it is , in essence, a spiritual experience daily. You are living with the land and Mother Earth. I think the You Tube channels are quite therapuetic with all the sharing, friendships made, self reflection and common experiences. You are doing great. 😊💖

[@fionawallace580]

These farm videos have got me through covid. Thanks Morgan.

[@emmonstrex65]

I have yet to be disappointed with any of your videos. Love your content- just keep being you!

[@lynnbetts4332]

Always work to be done on a farm. You have to separate the must-haves from the like-to-haves, and realize not everything can always get done. I'm down in Texas, and our heat and humidity has really put a damper on getting things done this summer. Our heat can go on through September, so it's frustrating. And, I've come to realize I can't do it all myself.

[@zeldapinwheel7043]

I'm in Houston, I'm hoping it won't be close to 90 degrees on Thanksgiving.

[@lynnbetts4332]

@@zeldapinwheel7043 I'm just north, near Magnolia. They keep saying active hurricane season. I just hope it's not a late one and we get 100 degrees in late September like during hurricane Rita.

[@DeepValid]

I've never had interest in 'living the farmlife' before. I am currently studying economics and I am also investing in the stockmarket every day. Watching you is really relaxing, you are so energetic and also so calm and chill. Thank you for making videos and keeping folks in touch with nature!

[@BiggDaddyBubbles]

Since to some extent you're solo farming (I know you have help from your wife, friends, temp. hires, etc, but in general I mean) I'm interested in a video where you go over when you might have to start expanding the farm to hire on someone full or part time to help with the upkeep of the animals while you focus on bigger projects. I have 0 idea if you're actually close to that point or not, but I have been wondering when you'd just have so many animals on the farm that you couldn't upkeep them and make progress on projects simultaneously.

[@debbieobryan5607]

I think you are doing really well actually keep focused and positive. Love your channel.

[@davidscott1861]

This is our second year on our farm. The first year went fairly smooth. This year has not been that way. We’ve had loss, sickness, stress and overall mentally draining. Farm life keeps you busy and at the end of the day when you finally get to sit down and relax it’s all worth it

[@deed5811]

It looks like the pond has held water really well this year.

[@Fiona2254]

I hear you. I've never worked so hard before. I'm retired and busy all the time and tomorrow I'm supposed to get my layer chicks, weird chicks and guinea hens (yes I know what I'm getting into, I grew up around guneas), a total of 25 birds. Should be fun. The ducklings are 5weeks old and my two remaining chick hatchlings (unfortunate accident took one of the Three Amigos/as) will move to the hen house today.

[@mindseyeproductions8798]

I always enjoy watching your videos, I like the production value and your personal testimonies are interesting. I just got a broody hen last week, I put her in a "holding cage" for a couple of days and let her out this morning and she is back sitting on the fake eggs. Farming may not be what you hoped for; but it's rewards are priceless.

[@Arkine13]

Farms and ranches are extremely stressful, especially in places that have harsh winters and a limited amount of time for breeding or building. You're farm looks great though, and all the animals seem very happy and healthy, so no matter what needs to be done or doesn't get done, I'd say you're still very successful. Farm/ranch life isn't for everyone, and that's okay, but I can say, without any doubt, that I would never move back to a city. ;)

[@janedaley6871]

Worrying takes more out of us than the tasks we worry about. Just keep moving forward. And NO rushing. That's kinda like worrying.

[@pumpjackpiddlewick]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautifully said. Yin and yang covered. Loved it!