I'm not crying (108 Days on the farm) | VLOG

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[@brittni827]

"Don't cry over spilled milk" really meant a lot to me when I was pumping breastmilk for my baby and it spilled. I cried. A lot. Lol

[@ameliat8981]

Same Mama, same 😭

[@karieb1859]

Oh thats liquid Gold whole different milk lol! I cried so hard when I was tired and spilled my twins fresh pumped bottles!! 😩

[@lvs6775]

I was coming to comment this same thing! 😂 I had been so excited and showed my husband the whole ounce I was able to get. The pump detached and spilled. I was so ready to cry but my husband managed to soothe me before I got there.

[@samanthalovegood1134]

Very relatable..

[@briannatuttle1028]

Another mama told me “spilled milk goes to the babies in heaven” and now I cry a little less over it. 💗 I type this as I’m pumping lol

[@originalwoolydragon8387]

Personal and professional opinion (I'm a retired veterinarian and goat farmer): Get a used microscope and learn how to do fecal checks to make sure your worm load doesn't skyrocket. Goats are extremely sensitive to parasites (intestinal worms & coccidia), especially in the South. If that wether is infested, he is pooping out worm eggs all over your pasture. You can fecal checks for your cows, goats, pigs, poultry, dogs & cats. You can find used textbooks online for veterinary parasitology that can help you learn how to use the microscope and ID the parasite eggs.

[@gracebe235]

And THAT is EXACTLY WHY, our neighbors used a cow hobble to milk their cow. It’s like handcuffs for a cow….prevents them from kicking the milk can and taking off. Our neighbor allowed us when we were five-years-old, to put the hobble on their cow….really simple.

[@brendabumgarner5278]

When I started milking my cow instead of my goats, I kept my goats because I feel they really help with maintaining my pastures along with the cows, alpacas, and chickens. Plus, I just plain love them! I don't breed anymore though. Hope your back is healing.

[@BroqueCowgirlHomestead]

Time for a milk stantion, if she had of side stepped the other way she would have mowed you down, stepped on you. It's only smart to be as safe as possible when dealing with large animals. It's not worth the risk. No matter how gentle a cow is, you always want to be safe from just this sort of thing.

[@staceyhardymotorhomedecor]

I thank you for this day that the lord has made. You again on Sunday morning before church have given my mind a rest from grief. I thank you 🙏

[@IreneNevins]

When I had a studio apartment, my 3' tree was up year round. I decorated for the seasons and holidays. It brought me such joy.

[@bethcuriel9896]

Jess you are my spirit animal I am a 60 year old woman who is has been trying to homestead for the last 5 years I just found your channel and you speak to me . Thank you for your honest views of a farm life

[@erikas974]

I was growing up in Hungary that means Christmas tree comes on the 24th December about 6pm. Kids are out of the house so when they come home and the bell rings in the family room means the Angel bought the tree with all the presents so you can go in the room and start opening the them. It was magical time. I wish I can go back and revisit those times.

[@cindyp.9030]

Just a note on the Christmas tree comment. The room our Christmas tree goes in is never used (except at Christmas) so we never take it down (we have an artificial tree due to allergies) is has been up for about 10 years now, still decorated from when the grandkids last did it. 😂

[@charliehoos9773]

Thank you for showing us the goats! I love watching your building/planning projects because they inspire my husband and I on tasks around our property. Yesterday we took a walk discussing a new gate to the fence and where the future greenhouse will be built. Might not happen quickly, but it’s good to pace ourselves.

[@sherrybacon8041]

Couldnt you use the goats milk to make soaps and lotions!!! You could incorporate it into the big plan. It is so good for your skin!! Hope is a sweet cow. I cant wait to see the green house build and the gardens!!!

[@HomewardBound961]

I don't decorate the Christmas tree till after Thanksgiving but my nativity set is out 365. Brings me such joy everyday.

[@dianetucker2711]

Dr Pol recommends rotating livestock between pastures to cut down on the possibility of parasites. Do this every few weeks (6 - 8). My son raises cattle and we were discussing this very topic about a week ago and he does rotate his cattle between 2 different pastures. Dr Pol suggests dividing one pasture into two if need be.

[@ourgeorgiasuburbanhomestea6309]

I had Christmas ornaments dating to the 12th century (family heirlooms) and ones that were at least 200 years old; hand blown glass ... the doves had horsehair tails as did the little rocking horses. They were magical. My mom kept them, and when she died they were supposed to come to me. She had given her keys to "friends" in her neighborhood ... and those friends helped themselves to those ornaments, her mink stole (which I didnt approve of, but hey, it was hers) and some hand carved figurines from Germany that were worth quite a bit, but sentimentally were some of the only memories I had of my father who died when I was a child. I still mourn the ornament, even though I dont celebrate Christmas anymore. They were a part of who I was. So, Jess, I feel your pain.

[@k.c.8535]

That is somewhat sad. You must of lived far apart, otherwise ? I got this feeling they don't realize what they took. Anyway they will face judgement day. Remember Jesus didn't have Christmas ornaments, he was the reason, so celebrate him everyday.

[@lisajacks7237]

@@k.c.8535 I am totally sure they knew what they took. Mom's place was in N. Florida, and I had moved to Broward County for a job with a large news agency. It was just a couple of hours away, but as her health got really bad, I moved her and her cats in with us in S. Florida. She died in my arms, and it took me a bit to get back to her condo. Meanwhile, her friends were robbing her blind. I called the sheriff's dept and when neighbors saw their cars at the condo, they of course came over to be nosy. They were standing there when I said if the items missing showed by back up by 5 pm the next day, I wouldnt file charges. We got almost everything back except the Hummel sculptures. The neighbor who took the most declared mom would have let him have the items he took, and I informed him that what he took was mine from my father and grandfather that I let mom "keep" to enjoy and remember them by and that she would never have given family heirlooms to strangers... I later found out this individual opened mom's house for his niece and cousin who were setting up their first apartment. Imagine the nerve it took... I never got the Christmas ornaments back... and we dont celebrate Christmas. It still had sentimental value. Christmas, or celebrating with lights on trees actually is pre-Christian pagan/wiccan origin, in case you didnt know. Early Christians did not celebrate the birth of Jesus, which actually was sometime in the spring. JFYI

[@KeeKeeSoto]

Good Morning Gardeners 💚☺️🌿

[@donnaschofield6947]

Good morning ☺️

[@KeeKeeSoto]

@@donnaschofield6947 happy FriYay! Hope you're well ☺️

[@donnaschofield6947]

@@KeeKeeSoto I like the FriYay 😂 That's how I feel today. I am well. I hope you are doing well too

[@anitastyczynski7140]

Have you ever made butter from all your milk. I remember being in the 2nd grade and our teacher had us make butter. She passed around a jar full of milk and had us take turns shaking it. When it finally turned to butter we each got to sample of the butter (unsalted) on a saltine cracker. I still remember how delicious it was and it been many many years.

[@stephaniewilson3955]

Ignore the time changes on your farm. The animals do not understand it. If you do something at 6pm in the summer, do it at 5pm in the winter so your are consistent all year round. It works!

[@GossMania]

Thanks for always sharing that beautiful smile. We always look forward to making handmade ornaments with our kids every year. Maybe start new traditions etc with them on the new place. You could even just add garland around the windows and just decorate those. So many options. Love y’all.

[@PurePondering]

There's so much about dealing with life that we can all learn from milking and from gardening.

[@bonniedugle1763]

I have to say, I just love your videos. Look forward to them daily. If I were to get a farm animal it would be a cow. Hope has such a beautiful face. I would be hugging her all the time..lol

[@NeotericNative]

When you experience losing milk for your own baby that you were pumping at 2am, then you’ll REALLY know what that meaning feels like 🤣😩. Even losing a single drop is a big deal. And I’ve spilled a whopping 5 ounces a couple times right after pumping. But even when daddy warmed them up to bottle feed occasionally, he KNEW that every drop was considered GOLD. 🤣

[@jessicarushing696]

Making Saturday morning muffins while watching and my five year old who loves all animals came in caught a glimpse of the baby pigs asks "Moma, can I watch with you?" And then before I could even say yes she says "Oh she looks like such a happy person!"🥰

[@gailwatkins8843]

The highlight of Thanksgiving was us kids decorating the tree at my nana's house while she fixed dinner. She would make such a big fuss over what a wonderful job we had done. She always knew how to make you feel like you could do nothing wrong. What we didn't catch on to for years was that she was a real perfectionist about how the tree was decorated. She would wait until we had all left (there were 6 of us kids) and she would strip and redecorate the tree. So funny. My goodness how I miss her. Blessings to you and yours, g.

[@carolynjohnson8915]

I think you are beautiful and amazing in so many ways, but to hear you just casually and publicly mention your weight (milking stool), which is close to my weight, somehow made me feel better about myself! My favorite way to stay in shape is working and tromping around my five acres. 💪

[@cherrymcgillicuddy6300]

Can I jump on this wagon? 😂 I am the same weight and it just made me feel better looking at her and hearing that. Jess is just so amazing and helps *me melt away my insecurities on so many levels. Also just got my first 5 acres and love tromping around it.

[@carolynjohnson8915]

Cherry, so what state are you tromping around in? I'm in SW Washington state with my family, sheep, goats, chickens, kitties, and garden that I adore. 😊

[@threeacrefarmjourney9626]

Pumpkins are a Great Source for natural worming! Goats love them and They are easy to find this time of year! We Still Also Chemically Worm our Sheep and Goats But it's a as needed situation and The Pumpkins are a Fun enrichment and Added bonus! God bless! Love your videos

[@FareDaze62]

I really appreciate that you turn the camera off and get the situation under control for the good of the animals under your care. I have seen a couple large homesteading channels that keep filming when their homes, kids or animals are potentially in danger, all for content. It makes me think less of their content.

[@ericahinkle4901]

I literally gasped out loud when she kicked over the milk bucket lol

[@shastagreen8866]

I'm with you. No Christmas decor prior to Thanksgiving! Ever!

[@donnamcmanus7360]

Hope's eye markings remind me of the eyeshadow Endora on Bewitched used to wear~very dramatic😄

[@BlackWhiteandTheGrays]

I like to call it “end on a win milking”. My cow is pretty new with getting milked and no matter how bad it went we gotta end of that win. She’s gotten so much much better just in the last few weeks by sticking with that.

[@lisabeaulieu2621]

We are Catholic and typically don't start Christmas decorations until Christmas season, which starts December 24 and lasts until the feast of the Epiphany ,January 6 (or the baptism of Christ by St. John in February). I appreciate it when people celebrate the religious aspect of Christmas instead of giving in to the commercialized modern version.

[@amandamontezuma8125]

I'm in the 'turning your waiting room into a classroom season' and my heart aches for what you have! Thank you to you and your family for teaching me so I'm ready for my own little homestead.

[@jonesfamilyfarm9230]

You made me think hard when I read your comment. I’m 1 yr into being on our new 15 acre homestead and I find myself wanting to achieve more and more progress fast instead of sitting and being thankful and enjoying the momentI feel horrible because I see I’m hard on myself and my husband.

[@margaretnorman4376]

I'm in the same place, Amanda....waiting room! Striving to learn as much as possible so when that blessing of my own little farmspace comes, I'll be ready! Jess is truly an amazing teacher, and I have learned so much from her. She and her family are such a blessing!

[@whoopsydaisyfarm2820]

We are in our fourth year of homesteading and honestly we wonder if we expanded too fast. Everything is wonderful and thriving - except our stress levels and ability to just sit and enjoy our accomplishments. So just breath and enjoy your waiting room or first year because once you get going you will wonder how on earth you ever had time to sit and dream 🤣

[@margaretnorman4376]

@@whoopsydaisyfarm2820, I will take that advice to heart! Best wishes!

[@juliejames917]

For all you on the waiting room. I’m going to pray that a door opens up for you very very soon. Sooner now than later. We need more homesteaders. More now than ever. So hang in there. Prayers are always answered in God’s perfect time.

[@queenhoneybun]

having the goats even if you dont get anything from them but happiness by seeing them in the field is okay as well!

[@thiskiddyahoo]

Thank you Jess! Your videos are a wealth of knowledge and life experience that is so appreciated! Love you and your family! Blessings to You all!

[@barbarabrand190]

I love your sense of exageration,"3 seasons in one day", just brings a smile to my face. Being old, I use a garden kneeler/seat thing thats padded. Right height, folds flat to hang on the station, and is comfortable. You are doing just fine with that cow. (I call them my big St. Bernards).

[@michelefarling6934]

I had to LOL at that statement as well. Actually, it probably was not an exaggeration, though. I was out west last year, and it was EXACTLY like that; 3 seasons in one day. I called it Pshyco weather (I'm from sunny Florida, lol). Out west it would be chilly autumn like weather in the morning warming up to almost 80 by mid day, and then sometimes snowing in the afternoon and/or evening. ABQ, NM. Very cool to experience, though. I loved it while I was there.

[@ashleighscott9896]

I start putting up my outside lights before Halloween, we don't turn them on until after Thanksgiving, but I don't want to climb on the roof when it's starting to get icy and snowing. Indoor stuff goes up usually Thanksgiving night after I've cleaned up dinner

[@staroxiasgarden9700]

After Jeremiah gets his woodshop set up, I bet he could make you a better milk stool, now that you know what doesn't work.

[@aretha511]

Well that was a bummer. But yes just go again. Love Yahs

[@latonyacross896]

I am dreaming of living a life like you all have built, but for now I find joy in watching people milking cows for some reason lol. Anyway I watched this old man in Sweden I think, milking his cow and he took twine and kinda tied the tail to her leg to keep it from flicking and so she could not kick or move because he also did not have a stanchion. And just before she kicked I thought about that video. I have no experience and don't know how she would react to that, but I thought maybe it would work and wated to share. :) love what you guys are doing.

[@WilderPathFarm]

BTW Jess every tip you call to your turkeys my dog tilts her head and cries at the TV to the sound of the Turkeys calling back at you and it always makes me laugh

[@breannahorton]

I am a Christmas tree up before Halloween kind of person, but I just love the lights in the evening as it gets darker earlier. I put a fall ribbon on it, maybe some pinecones, the Christmas ornaments go up after Thanksgiving. Edited to add I also leave it up wayyyyy past Christmas 😅 I remove the more Christmas like ornaments and just leave wintery ones, and then flowers and some Easter decor😂

[@skullykittie9889]

I'm a Halloween decor spruced up with other bits of holiday decor so I don't have to add complaining neighbors bones to the decor for complaining about it being Halloween 24/7 here. Like, mind your own yard Karens.

[@heatherstauner1827]

This is where my heart is! Although with the house full of Littles I never get around to it, but when they are grown I'm definitely having a Halloween/ thanksgiving/Christmas/valentine's tree. We live in the North so winter lasts that long sometimes. (Not this year!)

[@tml3982]

Cool

[@TheFlippinDIYMama]

You’re my type of human 🙌🏻😍😂

[@Alexis_9339]

I have a family member that leaves a tree up year round that changes with the seasons and then for Christmas puts up an additional tree. I always thought it was fun!

[@thensley3624]

OH YEY GOATS! I love how the goats love you being around and Gabriel is such a sweet pup! You are going to spoil us with videos every day!!!

[@strangebluecookies]

I haven't been keeping up lately do to life circumstances, but everytime I do it's like visiting a good friend. You give me inspiration with a spark of joy. Keep being awesome girl!

[@cathysteenson9591]

Jess calls it a side by side, the goats are like, "FOOD TRUCK!!" Aw man, bummer about the milk, I gasped out loud. LOL. But you were smart and got right back to it. Interesting vlog today, Jess. I always learn something every time. You are a natural teacher.

[@EhGardenerGuy]

We still have our tree up, call it 2020/2021, plus my wife couldn't lift anything over 5lb after her Kidney transplant.

[@melaniejenkins109]

Great video, I would have definitely cried after all that work of milking. Beautiful property lovely to see the animals

[@martharice4916]

I was just wondering about Noah yesterday while watching your VLOG. It's good to see him and know that he's back and will be helping Miah build up your new farm.

[@lindakurtz2653]

Noah brought your gardening stuff? An early Christmas present! 😊 These are the times I find out I have way more than I need and try to cull the stuff that’s not needed, which depends on the current situation. Love the broad appeal your content has- everyone from newbies to seasoned pros who find motivation and education. Thanks for your hard work.

[@jann1609]

Hope's eyebrows are on point.

[@bridgettmcbride2923]

I hope there’s a bit of detail on the building of the high tunnel. We have an NRCS grant to build one (and even if we didn’t) it’s the building of it that I’m worried about and Miah always makes it make sense and simplifies it well

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Where are you getting it from?

[@WilderPathFarm]

Don't cry over spilled milk is something my father always use to teach me as well but I never really understood it completely until later in my life but now I truly understand that don't sweat the small stuff! And yes I am decorating early for Christmas!

[@theverch1]

One thing to watch for after worming a heavy worm load is bleeding where the worms were attached. We always use some cayenne tincture to prevent/stop the bleeding. When I first learned of this from our goat mentor I thought it was cruel. Just the opposite. It’s also great for new moms. We use all natural wormer.

[@cherylanderson3340]

As to deworming the goats: Many feed their chickens DE to eliminate any intestinal parasites. Some humans who eat raw fish & raw meat consume DE for the same reason. It can also be used to prevent any infestation, by eating or drinking DE periodically. So being fed DE probably works for goats as well, longterm, when it's mixed into their feed.

[@happyheartgardening]

I bet the goats make good lawnmowers, That probably helps and would give you a reason to keep them:)

[@flourishbythefort6517]

If you do pool samples on goat poo every 6m or so you'll get a good idea whats happening so it doesn't get to the point they're anaemic from worms. I agree with the comment above that on a pasture you may get more rather than less. Using different wormers can help stop the resistance. They all look great though. Can't wait to see the goat kids! The piggies have grown so much 😍

[@mgtmoffat8411]

I saw the stool. It will make a great plant stand in your house.😉 When I milked cows I used to touch its leg as I put the machine on and you felt the muscle tighten so knew the cow was about to move. This maybe is not possible when milking by hand. 💕💕🌻🌻

[@shenahicks140]

Hahah! My husband will make me decorate for Christmas this weekend probably and beg me to leave it up until mid January. He just loves the decorations. And hey, I don’t have to pay for thanksgiving decorations 😂

[@patriciagray756]

You can never have too many goats.....they're so cute

[@LorrayneHam]

I BBC am sure you have shared the name of your spotted black and white goat, but that goat is lovely!!!

[@kathyholt8686]

My grandmother’s angel for the top of the tree that she had since childhood was given to me. It was accidentally donated to goodwill with baby clothes I was intentionally donating.

[@charitydavis9159]

Hey Jess, just wanted to make a short comment on goat deworming. I know before your goats were mostly likely grazing on hay, and now they're likely exclusively grazing on fresh grass. I'm no goat expert, but I do know there is suppose to be something about goats grazing on grass that makes them extra wormy. Grass as opposed to brambles, weeds, viney trees and things. Worms are more prevalent on the grass, and the more woody bramble stuff might have chemicals that naturally help the goats with worm infestation. Anyway hope this helps. May God bless your herd :)

[@julieogden4050]

I am also not a goat expert. You are correct in assuming that natural grazing vs feeding hay will introduce the likelihood of more worms in their system (parasite load) because now they are eating off the ground (where they defecate) vs. from feeders. However, because you plan on rotating your livestock into different pastures- the longer you can let a pasture rest the better off you'll be.

[@pnhnut]

Around here, we don't let the goats out until the sun dries off the grass to keep worm larvae transmission down. Grazing goats, versus barn/hay goats is huge.

[@devsnik7003]

Your whole family is so beautiful, I love seeing into your day ❤️

[@cindyfrick4860]

Oh no! Felt bad for you and Hope!!!! I might a cried!

[@reannejarvis9464]

A cow milking stanchion is very handy. Looking good on the farm so far.👍🇦🇺

[@winningrabbit9843]

Good reflexes! It’s a gift knowing that more milk will be waiting for you tomorrow.

[@barbaragoodman1789]

Honestly watching your videos is the highlight of my day, so much information it’s awesome, Thank You 🐄🐓🥚🐷🪴💕

[@dawnthrasher3606]

Ummmmm, don't tell Miah that I still have my Christmas tree still up from last year coz my kids thought I was joking when they asked me if I wanted them to take the tree down after Christmas, I said " oh nooooooo, I want you to just leave it up" and so they did. And there it's standing...LOL

[@kevinrosner8676]

I love Jess. Best smile in the world

[@michellegonthier6251]

I'm glad you got back to milking. It's not always easy to do that. I couldn't milk like you do, I'd need a stanchion in a bard so I could find the cow. LOL life as a legally blind person. I prefer using the milking machine. YOu did a find job Jess.

[@milliearnold5087]

I like your TN orange wagon or trailer however you refer to it. TN fan here. Of course Roots and Refuge is way up toward top favorite channel. Loved how you handled the spilled milk. Blessings.

[@sarahmcalpine2058]

Thank you for bringing a bit of balanced perspective and, applying a layer of grace to your student-audience here. I am going to be watching/listening to your devotional playlist again, today while I work. I needed it yesterday as well. Ty😊💕

[@GrandmaSandy]

Those little baby piglets are getting so cute and big thank you so much for stopping by. Thank you for all the great information today not that I’m going to use any of it because I live in city and I’m not gonna get any animals except may be a dog or cat on my property but I still love hearing you explain stuff and giving me great ideas and tips hugs and kisses from grandma Sandy and

[@GreenheartGal]

Always love the info but cracked me up watching the goats chase your sweetie, speeding down the pasture!

[@HeartsAwakening2009]

Miah is a brother from another Mother, for real.

[@ginnysulya9805]

The tree is going up this weekend! For all the work we put into it I want to enjoy it! My husband would rather I get it up early than rushing to get it done being stressed out! The pigs are so cute! Have a blessed weekend! 🤗🎄🤗

[@ldg2655]

I’m not a Christmas before Thanksgiving person either. In fact, when our local big box stores put up Christmas stuff before HALLOWEEN even, I rolled my eyes so hard, they nearly got stuck…

[@MissouriCrookedBarnHomestead]

For me, it is way too much work to put up Christmas decorations and only spend about a month looking at them and enjoying them, so I put that stuff up before Thanksgiving because it takes me a couple of weeks to get it all up.

[@Hobocreekfarm]

If you keep the high tunnels in ground planting, you could over winter your chickens in there and possibly the pigs. Just a thought.

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

I understand your feeling with the time. Took grandkids to the zoo yesterday, I have a two yr old animal lover lol. But we ate took the greats back to their mom and driving on the road it was so dark and felt late. Only 6:30...im 63 and it has really messed with my internal clock. Jess I love how you explain and teach. You stand by your convictions but never judge. Blessings 🙌

[@mlee7037]

Those piglets are the cutest!

[@lauriegirlie9675]

Hey Jess! Thanks for all you do & share. Man these comments can get downright nasty but you pay no mind! You're doing a great job! I just wondered though, is Gabriel limping a little bit? It's sometimes easy to miss because they get so good at hiding their pain. Hope he is okay, he's a beautiful creature. ❤️❤️❤️

[@deborahcarson5927]

Wow the piggies grow fast …

[@theallenshire268]

The day after Thanksgiving was always almost a holiday for us and I keep it going. Hot cider in the crock pot and cookies and thin mints out all day and Christmas music on the stereo and we decorate the several Christmas trees and the house. It was always one of my favorite days of the year. Better than crowding in at the shopping mall for sure.

[@mamiebobb4173]

I am so glad you stopped and visited with the goats. It seems like ages since we've seen them. I honestly love cows and have since I was very small, but you have made me fall in love with goats and now that I have - you only visit and talk with your cow! NOT FAIR! LOL - I miss those mornings of you opening your gate and being swarmed by all those babies and their mamas. I hope your living so far from them now doesn't mean we'll never see something like that again.

[@cherriejohnson1551]

Definitely a Christmas gale I always have the outdoor lights and my Christmas village and tree up to turn on Oct. 31. My neighbour’s kids always are excited for this.

[@hotsweetlady20011]

OURS GOES UP THANKSGIVING NITE WE PUT IT UPPPPPPPP

[@dannywhipple5709]

FYI. All the time my dad just used stool he make of 2x4 pieces made in shape of T. So you have your two legs and third leg is leg of T. You make it how tall you want from ground to your bottom in squat position. Get up great content. Thank God bless your family. Danny

[@antoinettegainous4883]

Excellent video. Love to see you laughing. ❤

[@embracingourlife191]

I sent you a email sweet friend! Thanks for encouraging so many!

[@ash.lynn17]

Yes! I agree with Miah, NO Christmas before Thanksgiving!

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Something to think about in the High Tunnels is Your getting older. The Raised Beds are easier on the Body as we age. Plus you do such large Gardens I think it would be much easier on you if you continued to do Raised Beds. That's how your used to gardening also. It's a lot harder on your body because your up an down on your hands an knees to do in ground gardens versus Raised Beds where your doing all those except not as far up an down if you catch my drift. Love watching you build this new Homestead. God Bless and Peace from WV

[@karenwilliams7151]

i went with a natural dewormer for my pigs & chickens which is pumpkin for them along with other natural deworming things like black walnuts & rosemary etc

[@KeeKeeSoto]

My heart jumped & my jaw dropped when Hope kicked that bucket over 😭 I don't even like milk but my goodness!

[@chellehaney942]

Mine too, but I actually said out loud, "she's going to kick", when he went to do footage on the side she doesn't like people on. OY It's all good! Right? She's such a great teacher, she always learns from the oopsy.

[@marygrott8095]

Same here. I actually gasped! But I was more worried about Jess than the milk!

[@genevievegreene1595]

Yeah it was a bit of a surprise lol

[@marygrott8095]

@@chellehaney942 I agree that Jess is a great teacher! She always, always explains why she's doing what she's doing - whether she's working in the farm or cooking in the kitchen.

[@KeeKeeSoto]

@@marygrott8095thank God that was not the case 🙏🏾

[@lunarsma8446]

Gosh darn! Hope is such a beauty!

[@mlee7037]

Hope is so beautiful!

[@shamancarmichael5305]

Thanks for the tour of the animals, it was nice to see their sweet faces! Glad there are going to be goat babies in the spring, that's a personal favorite! ☺

[@mollierolin5389]

I like to hear about the care routines just as reassurance. There are some people who have done it their way and will fight to death about their way. When I got my goats I checked with their owners and they were all wormed chemically as needed (and before/after birth) but the worst I felt as an owner was selling a baby to a couple who told me I was horribly wrong for not worming a kid at 6 weeks and then every month after and I went back to the drawing board and researched and came out with my sake belief of worming as needed. I made sure to tell them I had continued that protocol from previous owners and liked it myself.

[@ECole-le7we]

Love me some Gabriel and Bear, too. 😊💖

[@highroad3580]

I like how you want to raise and keep superior and more natural animals. We like to do the same thing and in our occasional replacement does we select for hardiness, bone, conformation, good milker, great attitude, and a wonderful mother. We sold the queen doe a couple years ago who was a great milker. Two reasons were she didn’t like to take the herd out to pasture preferring hanging around the barn waiting for feed and hay, and she didn’t want to nurse her triplets, nearly rejecting a doeling. She was registered and a third freshener. She was a much better match for her new home. I highly recommend Natural Goat Care by Pat Coleby. Prevent worms and correct other issues with natural vitamins, minerals, etc.