Is It Time to Move Out of Arizona?

[@SimplyPlanimals...]

Quick tip for the kitties!! With my experiance in semi feral or feral kitties, the most important thing you can do for them is make a "recall". Basically whenever you are going to feed them, make a certain sound (I just use "here kitty kitty kitty!") so that when they are released, you can easily call them or let them know you have food! Also makes peace of mind knowing that in a dangerous situation you can get them to you quick! The longer you do it, the faster they get!!

[@bluebird4614]

This. We take care of some feral cats in my locality and one other thing that also works with them is a consistent time. I don't know how they all arrive at the exact time when we usually feed them

[@southerngrits920]

The feral cats watch through the glass door in the sunroom out to the handicaps metal ramp. I toss food on the ramp. I go from 2-3 to a least 10. They look like a herd running across the yards

[@SimplyPlanimals...]

@@bluebird4614 Yes that is another thing i did not say! Side note....are they fixed or able to be tnr'd?

[@SimplyPlanimals...]

@@southerngrits920 Awww. thats awesome!

[@Weedemandreap]

I've been doing that, so hopefully it'll help:)

[@northeast1776]

I think it'd be a good idea to move where it's cooler. The goats will love the forest and all the pine needles and leaves they can eat. The birds will have plenty to scratch around and eat as well

[@troyb6128]

Yea that's northern Arizona,we have the largest ponderosa pine forest in the world

[@lisajoy2460]

goodness DaNelle!! you have aged beautifully. the grays make you look stunning. i have watched this channel for years and you just keep getting prettier with age 🫶

[@shibibi1]

She still looks so young too! The fresh air and active lifestyle is doing her wonders!

[@JBRich1]

I agree! It’s crazy and unfair! 😂

[@Weedemandreap]

You guys are so kind!

[@reesev5]

All of that good, healthy food you guys grow urself too!

[@avalonzukowski7571]

Will follow this chanel, where ever you decide to do or go.

[@romeliaanddixie]

I think Michigan would be pretty great. My goats absolutely love the pine trees & more natural land. We have some amazing ADGA shows & amazing supportive breeders here. I think yall would really like it

[@Fallenfromgrace1990]

I am in Indiana. I agree with Michigan or even Indiana. Both are really good states for the farm life while getting those seasons.

[@hanorabrennan8846]

Any 'human tips' apart from animal knowledge? These guys are seasoned stock protectors, breeders and a lot more besides! Perhaps, watch their channel from way back when and then their latest to gauge the development of ALL involved!! Have a great weekend!

[@romeliaanddixie]

@@hanorabrennan8846 I’ve been watching them since they started their channel but thanks.

[@andreadowty9803]

Snow???

[@katlizski]

As a Michigan under I agree with this just make sure that you get a good property and read the ordinances there's a lot power hungry township people.

[@reneehenderson09]

After being in Phoenix and moving northern (Dewey), it was a great decision. I wouldn't enjoy raising goats in Phoenix as much as up here.

[@Weedemandreap]

Oh my gosh, a few years ago we almost bought some property in Dewey -- it's so pretty there!

[@celticwolf8123]

Best of luck no matter your decision

[@starskyfarm]

As an AZ native, leaving was the best thing we ever did. 😅

[@jenk8385]

Colorado would love to have you, but it is so expensive. Also, your channel is a comfort in this crazy world. Thanks for posting today.

[@Snowtiger610]

I used to live in Colorado ( Born and raised. ) and yes it has gotten VERY expensive to live there.😢

[@ajplays7241]

same in Nebraska but like you guys were getting expensive too

[@irisfang]

I think moving up to the cottage would be a great idea. Now that your kids have moved out for college you won't need as much space as you used to, and you'd be closer to family, not to mention the cooler weather. It also seems like you guys still have tons of land to work with up there for your goats, dogs, and kitties. Also, it's such a cozy and nice space, I'd love to live there.

[@RWorley3sl]

But only the tiny cabin is there's and the land is family. I would live up there on larger land if any came avaliable.

[@penelope266]

You can rub a bar of soap on those wooden drawers to help them pull smoother. Sometimes thats all they need

[@hanorabrennan8846]

Or even a candle! ❤ 😅

[@PeelingCeiling35]

soft candle wax always works a treat for me!!

[@loganfromky]

KENTUCKY IS THE BEST PLACE FOR GOATs. I have watched your channel since the 6th grade and have always said this lady needs a farm! One time in class I was on my phone watching your KZbin videos my teacher yelled at me and asked me what was so important and that I needed to share it with the class so my entire class watched one of your KZbin videos. That’s probably the only thing from school I remember.😂.

[@thedivide3688]

To go from dry heat to muggy heat...they'd die. LOL

[@MB-vi8zp]

​​@@thedivide3688 as a New Mexican living in Missouri, they'd be fine and eventually they'd never want to go back to being slowly turned into jerky. 😂

[@kayprice7800]

Finally letting go of coloring/touching up all the grays has been not a small part of my journey toward a freer, simpler life. Since you're the entrepreneur of the online chronicles of your family's homestead/dairy goat journey, you absolutely have the right to make that choice, whenever that time is right.

[@Weedemandreap]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@momof4loves842]

When I stopped coloring my hair a year ago, I began to have quite a bit of new hair growth. For the transition I used purple shampoo and conditioner, it cuts down on the remnant dye from becoming orange, brassy and weird until your natural hair color comes back in.

[@rosewright9451]

About your sister's bed, the saying goes "one man's trash is another man's treasure". The cottage looks lovely.

[@christian5707]

Cottage looks fabulous and so does your beautiful gray hair!

[@clarasands4012]

Yes i think y'all would have a better place and land for your goats. Kevin as an engineer can fix everything just like you want and the kids would love to visit. Plus out there you're not in a residential neighborhood like you are now so your loud goats won't be a nuisance 😂. Consider that prospect and explore the environment up there especially with Kevin's expertise and do what's best for your farm life. Cooler, more outdoorsy and space to expand outdoors you can study that next year. Full impact study of land vs work and Kevin can look for more junk to make that happen 😂. Ingenuity, you got a good one Danelle. Blessings ❤

[@abio3171]

I’m currently pregnant and due in February! I can’t wait to have my baby and be enjoying all the kidding videos! They are definitely going to make the nighttime nursing a lot more manageable! I can’t wait 🥰( I’m in the uk and you tend to upload in the evening over here so it will work perfectly for me!)

[@hanorabrennan8846]

Congratulations and the very best of luck on your impending birth!🎉❤

[@rochellefriend4043]

Love the grays! Own them- you’ve earned them! I refuse to due my hair, not because of the upkeep but because I like my unruly grays.

[@stupidusedrnames]

Our barn cats curl up with the goats to sleep at night when it gets really cold. It's so cute.

[@giselledalialedezma9611]

You should make a time lapse of the kitties after you give them food so we can see them in their un bothered state😊

[@Weedemandreap]

I should do that!

[@alyssaheathman6260]

Hi I have been watching for six years, well I haven’t for about three or so till now, but I can’t believe how much has changed! Hoping for a great future for this channel and will definitely continue to follow along. Love your videos

[@CaitVonD11]

Coming from north/east Arizona summers are great compared to the valley but chores are harder to do with a foot of snow.

[@emmileia]

I swear Luna just have to see a goat boy and she wants that 😂

[@hanorabrennan8846]

She is a slapper in London Cockney parlance! 😅 WEAR are so lucky to have this randy gem grace their lives! We, as viewers, LOVE Luna! ❤❤❤❤

[@nancyfarmer4224]

DaNelle, your hair has what hairstylists call frost hi-lights!!❤ There are going to be lots of baby goats in the Spring❤❤❤

[@devenlamar3900]

If I may say, do not let those kitty's out till they become more comfortable with the surroundings and sound of the farm. They aren't adjusted if they just hide in their house. Wait till they will cone out and sit and watch for most of the day, or you may loose them. They'll be too scared of things and just run. It may take a few months but it will be worth it. And try to socialize them. They can tell if your afraid of them so don't be.

[@Weedemandreap]

I was thinking the same thing -- the AZ Humane Society said just 4 weeks, but I don't think that's long enough

[@devenlamar3900]

@Weedemandreap ok good, no some maybe but their still too scared.

[@GoatLovers5610]

Guesses for how many babies Duchess and Wednesday will have: Both will have 3. Thank you for posting!

[@Eszra]

I would say if you like the idea I'd go and visit the area your thinking of moving to. Stay for a bit if you can. If your looking at a place with snow, make a million times over that there is very good drainage.

[@Sandra-hk8ks]

Kevin is a man after my own heart. I love to pick up things other people throw away. 😅😅😅😅

[@goatyjunior8005]

Minnesota has some cold winters, but i love everything else about it! Us minnesotans would be happy to have yall!

[@Hannah-gn3vg]

Do not move to Minnesota 😂 The cold is hard on animals.

[@angelrabbit13]

Grandma did great, love it!! Fingers crossed that the final five are knocked up! Really loving your silver, it’s gonna look amazing!! 🩶

[@katharinefaye]

Perfect timing to check youtube ! 😁

[@raynbeauheathercheng7721]

I'm glad that you put this song back on your videos, it's one of my favorite songs to hear & the other two songs are also my favorite songs, from that same album. It's bcuz you used to play these songs from your previous videos, that made me look them up. Thank You for such a sweet & beautiful soundtrack for your videos!

[@sundiepietszak2012]

you need more land and more goats😊

[@LadyMeggo]

Cottage Looks so good! I finally got my willow plushie 🥰 excited for the new babies 😁

[@froschi8065]

Maybe try to close up the cat enclosure walls on two adjacent sides up until chest height with wooden boards (or something similar, but non-see through)? Or move it to a position where a solid wall is at least on one side. Our cats always preferred to come out when keeping out of reach of new things with a wall at their back was an option, so they could focus without possible interference from behind them.

[@shelleyjones5037]

You guys are such sweet people. Thank you for letting us live vicariously through you and your sweet farm! I love every Friday to see what’s going on at the farm! Whenever I hear the name Arizona, you guys are the first thing I think about…if you ever need anything in Oklahoma just let me know!! DaNelle (I’m sorry if I did not spell your name right!) I love your hair!! I’m going gray myself and it takes time to get use to it!!! 😊

[@elizabethmoyer3807]

I love the cabin renovation. Don't forget your porch light. LoL💡

[@LavenderLushLuxury]

Luna is so adorable 💜💛

[@avalonzukowski7571]

I wish I have a decent amount of greys, I'm over the dustings amount of grey, i have. I'm over colouring my hair. Bring on the grey 💪

[@Weedemandreap]

I didn't realize I had so much! But yeah same, I'm tired of coloring it:)

[@hanorabrennan8846]

​@Weedemandreap It's killing those strong and vibrant natural roots we first saw, you are such an attractive woman who, on earth, do you need validation from, given the unique qualities and quirkiness of the very attractive Kevin!!! Bwah! Bwah🎉! 😂

[@hanorabrennan8846]

​Danelle, you're gorgeous, regardless! Not in a freaky way. Given what Americans are like! 😅

[@pamelathomas7209]

Yay the.place looks amazing.

[@monikastuckey8737]

Cottage is looking great!

[@christinamarchido5148]

Your little cottage looks amazing great work❤🥰🫂

[@Grimmarox]

I always add dry kibble to the moist. It allows the cat's to chew and help teth.

[@learningaswegocitygonecoun6805]

Absolutely jealous of your grey. I am a great grandma and have only a few strands.

[@karenparra9768]

Girl you are rocking that gray you should do a tulsi gramer gray strip it would look fantastic

[@wanderingthstars]

3 for sure, wouldn’t be super surprised if she had 4-5 there is so much going on in there. 4:49

[@Weedemandreap]

I agree! I think there's for sure 4, maybe 5

[@melissavanryn4382]

Kevin is a good man 👏

[@nataliethecat3567]

15:35 make sure those doors stay closed and locked until you’re confident to let them work. Cats are are quick and strong. Make sure you’re changing up the high value treats cats get bored. Dreamies or chewy sticks are a good choice.

[@kathleenhunter3161]

Given time and food to he familiar with you they will warm up to you. They probably will never be lap cats but they’ll get familiar enough that you’ll be able to pet them

[@TifJones-p8s]

best of luck with your decision - I have just moved from one side of town to another and you don't realise how much stuff you have until you have to pack it all up - I could not cope with the Arizona summers to hot for this Kiwi 90 would be our hotest in the summer and 32 in the winter - just enough for a frost on the lawn

[@chrismar636]

that set up for your feral cats looks great ,i am with a rescue that helps ferals and i think that set up is great ,they have lots of space ..

[@judymastrogiacomo9204]

❤❤❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 enjoyed everything! Thank you for sharing! 👍🏻

[@maddiehiddlestonfan9483]

We moved from Arizona to Indiana back in 2016 and it was a great decision. The weather still gets warm in the summer but it’s not unbearable.

[@TravellingGypsy]

Hi! You can rent people with rat dogs throughout Canada and the US! They’re farm friendly and they will come in with their ratters and decimate a population in a day! Might be worth a look into for you guys!!

[@Weedemandreap]

I tried to reach out to a couple but haven't heard back -- I think we should definitely do this!

[@TeresaStuart-l5e]

I miss seeing you so a garden. But learning about your goats is really enjoyable.

[@Weedemandreap]

The heat made it impossible to garden this summer -- hopefully I can plant a winter one soon:)

[@suzanneford1571]

You couldn’t pay me enough to live in Arizona, central/eastern Oregon is amazing

[@alexachen996]

Oregon is magical.

[@DaughteroftheKing-j6q]

I live in Oregon. It’s amazing here!

[@bingorfm724]

Idaho!

[@debbralehrman5957]

Busy busy busy!! Give your kitties a chance to get to know you. And do work with them like you do with the kitten. Just because they are working cats you don't have to be distant from them. Just show them love and kindness. (Which I know you do.) They can come to love you too. Just like the Goats. The cabin is looking wonderful guys👍🏼👍🏼 🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂

[@udderlyfowlfarm]

I miss AZ, but only because of kidding season. Here in the East, you can't have does kid in January to mid February. It sucks, but the goats love it here in WV! Remember, it's up to all you guys. It took about 3-4 days to get here, lol.

[@Weedemandreap]

Oh wow!

[@katyhassan4734]

No matter where you go I will still follow you guys.

[@osmia]

Most anywhere in Canada is lovely to live in

[@goginaandalinabridges893]

Awesome congratulations ❤❤

[@jessannemason2949]

I’d follow you guys to wherever yall move!! It would be exciting to see you guys set up a new farm/get to build from scratch on what you want with all that you’ve learned. ❤

[@thekindwanderer]

I like the updates on the cat cage! Doodle and Noodle are fine - I think those are cute names!

[@rezadaneshvar-c3i]

Thanks for your efforts guys

[@Chantal_4107]

I'm along for the ride, no matter where you live ❤ You guys and the animals became like a family at the start of thr pandemic, when i was so far from my friends and family for 2 years.

[@martircolonmemories]

Wow. I love the Natural hair❤❤❤

[@marjoriesmith3320]

I have a rescue cat that wouldn't eat until i added water and made it soupy and mashed.

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

Our cat loved soupy cat food,she would hardly eat much else.

[@JojoEd]

Don’t be sad about grey/white hair.. I am 30 years and started getting gray hair when I was 20 or even before that.. my whole head is probably gray by now under the hair dye. It’s a hard transition to stop dyeing it, I don’t know when I’ll be brave enough for it but I am also tired of dyeing it after 10 years…

[@pamelaharper3379]

I LOVE THAT SONG.makes me smile everytime😊❤

[@jansmall72]

Good luck on trying decide to move

[@lillianperry6451]

Enjoyed your video as usual. Hopefully all your does are now all taken care of. The cabin is looking great.

[@Tzarina8472]

12:25 You: putting cat food into the drawer that you keep in the same enclosure as your semi-feral cats... Me: reliving every single time my cats have opened drawers in creative ways in order to access treats.

[@julianstuart4734]

man- I had thought of this channel awhile back ago and I though dang I haven't seen one of t heir videos In ages! I think last time I had was possible 5/6th grade? again cant exactly remember. But now a senior in highschool dang has it been a strange time looking back on my old google accounts subscription list haha! You know what! I think I remember last was yall putting in the pond? I think- and what interesting timing that I come back as you are leaving Arizona, best of luck to you and your travels : ) edit- YES IT WAS THE POND VIDEO! Wowzas! :p

[@reesev5]

Something relatively cheap to do,that looks great is sealing with different colors like they do for faux countertops,etc. I've seen several new builds where they used designs for outdoor patios,and 'marbling' look on indoor cement floors and is is so nice. There's several videos showing how to diy on here.

[@lailinshale]

having the bathroom door open outward could really help the space issue there. either that or a pocket door/folding door.

[@Weedemandreap]

We did think of that, but decided against it because it would be in the way on the outside:)

[@letharja]

I like seeing the goats

[@Barbwheel]

I never doubt Kevin!

[@petgranny194]

Luna is such a character!

[@cycy5675]

You can 100% get them too be more friendly if you just be consistent on giving them schedule feedings and use lots of different kinds of treats

[@janetwithers7427]

The cottage looks so cute. 🍁💕🌾🍂

[@barbaralavoie1045]

Hi Danielle, I hope all your goats have lots of babies. Where are your outdoor kitties you got to get the rats. Maybe I missed a video. Oh speaking of that, there they are. Back to the cottage. Love what you’ve done. ❤️👍. Never doubt Kevin🤣👍. The front looks great❤️👍

[@diego_fe]

Duchess is gonna have beautiful little goats

[@MrsWolf87]

It's interesting that Nate from Narroway Hometsead also reviewed this same power bank!

[@YomarisIpina]

I love your videos i have been watching since i was 5 i am 12 now❤

[@karlablank6774]

Your hair will be absolutely gorgeous when it all grows out. I started going white in my twenties and finally stopped coloring it when I was in my late thirties. People would ask me who did my frosting. I just hold them Mother Nature!!!!

[@TheMeadowsHomestead]

We would love to have you guys up here in Michigan if you're up for that much of a change. Blue Cactus has a property up here now too.

[@pixelrscore]

always keep good wood and metal in a upcycle pile. the amount of times I have seen something breaking and been able to pull out that perfect screw or bolt to save it I can't even count

[@debbeasher-k4764]

Good job 👍 It’s so cute.❤😂

[@romeliaanddixie]

I think Michigan would be pretty great. My goats absolutely love the pine trees & more natural forest land. We have some amazing ADGA shows & amazing supportive breeders here. I think yall would really like it. And of course the Great Lakes are a huge benefit. There are so many great things here in Michigan.

[@Weedemandreap]

Michigan is so gorgeous, and so many breeders live there!

[@hanorabrennan8846]

Goats don't swim.

[@romeliaanddixie]

@@hanorabrennan8846 Obviously not. What does that have to do with anything?

[@romeliaanddixie]

@@Weedemandreap we love it!! My best friend is blue eclipse Nigerians and she has gorgeous stock!!

[@happyhendersonhomestead]

The white is beautiful! You worked hard for those natural highlights - let them grow! 😁

[@virginiakoerner9317]

With the cats loose be prepared for your garden to be a litter box again😢. Unless you can cover the top area with a netting or something. Did you plant a fall garden this year? At the cottage your mom in laws work is really cute. Now get some flower pots for the entry. You might need to plant artificial greenery because of the cold in the mountains! Then plant some shrubs and flowers in spring. It will be really cute then!

[@albrightfs]

The cottage is looking fantastic! Great job.. I have to admit I was a little excited with the title as I have been searching for a small acreage in a better weather area than Oregon.. in my 60s on 19 acres and not ready to give up but its getting a bit much.. Glad your not but... HA!.. Excited for your new birth season with the goats

[@MsVan13]

Talk to the kittens when you are feeding them. I agree with establishing a call to food. Your son is right about crushing the food up but you can flip the can over and use it to just break it up a bit. I feed my feral cats and they are starting to let me pick them up. They all enjoy being pet. The longer you keep them contained the better.

[@Melinda_WA_US]

You pointed out your white hairs. They look great and show time passes for all of us.

[@SanFernandoValleyRose]

The cottage looks absolutely amazing inside and out. DaNelle don't worry about the white or gray hairs. I started getting gray hair when I was in my early 20s and I am 78 now and my hair is pure white. I look forward to seeing more "kids" soon. I admire you all for living in the Phoenix area and having your one-acre farm plus dealing the the intense heat. For getting drawers open and closing I use plain candle wax which also works. 😀

[@ShainCaldwell]

I wish there was a to turn off the main power and plug batt back up into a wall outlet to power the house.

[@Gwaycee]

Oh my, I hope you won't move far from Arizona. As you grow older, your body joints will appreciate even more sunshine and warmth, and your lungs will love less humidity.

[@CarmenHernandez-l1m]

Well DeNelle amd family you guys can move to Michigan, here is so beautiful and this summer was warm and now just beautiful weather. I lived 20 years in MI then we moved to Florida and was so hot, humid, so crowded and so much traffic that after 15 years there we decided to moved back to Michigan and we being here already for almost 2 years and we called it home. The goafs will love it. The cabin is looking great and the outside i love it. Im so happy that Reba is pregnant. Well habe a good weekend and blessings from Michigan ❤

[@kimbeale797]

I think you are going to rock your natural hair color!

[@leeleescraps]

I decided during Covid to go natural, saved so much money.

[@thomasfam9002]

Don't give up on kitties. We brought home some barn cats that were already adults. One had never been touched. She still don't let me hold her but she loves to be pet.(8 mths later) it also took her a while to understand to meow when she wanted something instead of just hiss!

[@cheyennelem]

Arkansas is a great place to live and it's a great place with livestock