It’s Good For Your Skin

[@marieparks5674]

I wait for your videos, enjoy them so much. No junk, just real life, struggling like the rest of us to provide a good home and get by

[@lclaws]

I am new to your channel from the podcast with Sow the Land. I love to see you guys pray before each meal. It is a wonderful thing to see families pray together!

[@reginastratton5031]

I love they your family prays before eating. You just don't see that much anymore. God bless you all. Stay cool and hydrated.

[@beckypennies1637]

Don't you just love seeing them all hold hands when they pray!? Thrills my heart every time!!

[@SandraNelson063]

I love Milie. Buggie will drive all the equipment before she's 8. She'll have her own construction company when she's 12.

[@Trapphausmusic]

Here in the Midwest it’s been 100° all week too. 85° by 8 AM

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Great idea with the shade cover, fan, and breaks. The heat is too much to work in for long periods of time. A kitchen isn't a kitchen until something drips/drops on the floor. What that tells me is someone is cooking for their family. Life is good😊

[@mmurphy2317]

And...I'll guarantee...it gets "Meg cleaned" too, before she sits down to catch her breath and edit! Thanks for the Hollar shares...I am immensely enriched with each video! Thanks!

[@patriciaherman6499]

Ben & Meg, just like farming or cooking and preserving nothing goes as planned. It's always nice to see real life whether it's a win or loss instead of some of the phony videos. Your videos are always interesting Blessings to all of you . 😊🇺🇲

[@1stbadger700]

I live in central Texas and it’s real hard not to be green with envy watching your videos. For as green as you are we are equally brown and dry, scary dry.

[@julieagain]

Same here in South Louisiana. We are under a state wide burn ban. In my almost 60 years have never lived through a summer so very hot & dry. Over a month with no rain. (1 day with a 10 minute drizzle.)

[@kimcwhite6509]

@@julieagainwow, that's amazing! Here in Northern California, we have a burn ban late spring until winter IF we get rain. We only get rain in fall but mostly winter. Rarely in the summer & only a sprinkle. Always bone dry & hot

[@theimperfectpantry5936]

Same in East Texas. I’ve gone from hoping for a lush garden to trying to keep a small portion alive.

[@sgrvtl7183]

Try to stay cool, the brown/ dry is daunting- from S. Calif. and the drought was suffocating me!

[@judyreynolds305]

Ditto from west Texas we are on fire!

[@mgtmoffat8411]

Another busy day. Humidity does take your energy but the positive is it gets rid of toxins! You made progress. 💕💕🌻🌻

[@thelittleenginethat]

There is a video from Universal of Kentucky that shows a build of a chicken tractor. I built mine like 8 years ago and it is still going strong.

[@barbaramix1683]

Trust me, the chickens won't care what color it is, but they don't like the heat. Some times we all have to just do the best we can. God bless you all. Stay hydrated.

[@aryanahartwell3801]

Great content, Ben and fantastic editing, Meg. Thank you for sharing your down-to-earth life.

[@jamiekeefer9270]

When I'm cooking , my kitchen floor always gets so messy. Keep it real. That's why we all love your family.

[@maddogminor306]

I felt nastolgic today and went back in time. Thank you for the complete play list of all your videos. I have been bing watching even though I have watched them before they make me smile watching those boys make faces at the camera.

[@JanuaryLisa]

Meg. That's what happens when you cook 3 meals a day from scratch, can, bake, and do EVERYTHING ELSE you do in your kitchen, for your family. Never worry about spills. Anyone who knows about cooking gets it, and anyone who worries about spills clearly doesn't cook much! Carry on, girlfriend! 👩‍🍳

[@Denise_Thompson]

Ben your not alone, seems the chief complaint from all the channels I watch is the heat, primarily humidity. I totally understand. Keep your spirits up, you and your family are adorable 🥰

[@dianesierakowski9317]

I never get bored watching your videos! Great chicken coop with no plans! Waiting patiently (kinda) for the next video! ❤

[@highroad3580]

Tough weather to build in, but I understand your plan. Heat makes the wasps and hornets mad this time of year. Looking forward to seeing your finished tractor.

[@mmurphy2317]

The critters aren't really mad in the summer. Their attraction to the "nearest" water source (e.g. human sweat, even though salty) makes people think they're being attacked. If you just let them alight on you for a sip or two...they'll usually fly off and leave you in peace. A bunch of hand waving and swatting gets them very curious and on occasion...stirs 'em up!...just sayin'...

[@alphb58]

Its funny - sometimes my days just dont seem right without yall checkin in w/us, but i totally understand yall have to have family & work time. Ill get to watchin for an upload for yall daily & now u cant even tell yall how many times I've had Hollar streaming from the beginning to last updates - prob at least 20-25 times, but learn something new or puts it better in memory time & time again. You all are amazing, helpful & great teachers with wonderful values, just wish we had more families with yalls principles to go by. Your kids are amazing, too. So happy & blessed to have yall teach us all. Prayers are always with each one of you. ❤😊

[@larryfeeks6620]

Looking forward to seeing the chicken tractors completed. I'm not familiar with this type. Buggie seems to approve of the design. Love seeing y'all at the table, together, for dinner!

[@nikkierickson8297]

It's been in the mid to upper 90's in the Gulf coast (Sweeny, TX) for the last 2.5 months! We still have another month if it left too! Consider yourself a little blessed that you get rain. we haven't had enough rain for MONTHS!

[@kimcwhite6509]

Ben, I hear you on the heat! Being a Californian, I'm not sure I could stand the humidity either. In my 60's I've gotten close to heat stroke, so I have to be careful too. I'm glad you pave yourself!

[@nancysimpson4246]

Way to go Ben, you did a very good job on the chicken tractor I just love watching you guys. You’re just down to earth a normal family. I love it. I’m sure the world does too. You guys are awesome. Keep showing us videos. We love you. That’s my opinion yes❤😊

[@5GreenAcres]

Chicken tractors are inhumane. Have you ever seen them show a video after the chickens are over 6 weeks old? NO! Those tractors have no room for the chickens to spread their wings. I have chickens, meat birds and egg layers. Just butchered 30. The more humane way is in a coop with an outside run. They have fresh air, fresh grass and sunshine and are out of the elements and can run and stretch and lay in the sun if they want. It sickens me that so many homesteaders fell for this barbaric tactic. Same with just slitting the chickens neck vs lopping the head off. They SUFFER! BTW...they still bleed out with head cut off. Homesteaders have been lied to and fell for it hook line and sinker.

[@tonisangel5024]

​@@5GreenAcresI totally agree with you!! they don't care!!

[@faithrada]

Just so you know... I free ranged my hens UNTIL a predator came along and ate all of them. As for the meat birds.. they are bred to grow incredibly large in a VERY short amount of time. After a while they can't even walk. I tried to get them to walk around outside.. but they were so big they could barely move. They just sat there... in an open yard. It's the breeding.. not the lack of opportunity to run around. Their legs cannot even support them. As for how they are dispatched.. I have no idea what you mean here. The method they use is about as humane as one can get. Some people do not believe in eating meat... that is fine... they are called vegetarians. I was a vegetarian for 7 years .. but it just did not work for me. .

[@faithrada]

​@@tonisangel5024So.. you are suggesting they roam free and get eaten by predators? I believe Brett was raising some ducks last year that all got eaten. Some areas are populated with LOTS of predators... making free ranging impossible.

[@faithrada]

​@tonisangel5024 What a silly thing to say... of course they care.

[@kathyw1710]

I love seeing you work it’s my favorite although your wife in the kitchen is very entertaining I prefer watching you make things fix things stuff like that. I am a senior loves watching you and your family. Thank you.

[@Rickshaw103]

Chicken tractor is lookin good Ben, and remember ,"do you want it done fast or done right, you can't have both

[@terrihinton7126]

Ben I love watching you build anything, you are a wonderful craftsman 😊

[@mmurphy2317]

He's a pretty special folk guitarist too!

[@allonesame6467]

From experience, I have found the Chicken Hook makes catching them more efficient, easier on the chicken and your back! Blessings Abound.

[@JulieHighland]

When we moved to Florida and our house burned 3 days after we moved in, we had to seal the ceiling somehow to prevent varmints, so we bought nice thick WHITE tarps on Amazon! Really probably some of the best tarps we have ever bought!

[@sarameitner6770]

Watching you build something Ben - is poetry in motion.

[@StoneKathryn]

I really like how you built the chicken tractor. Having it all one depth on the sides is really nice. The door looks great. Meg, that simple dinner looked delicious. Thanks for this video Hollar family! I'm glad you didn't get stung by a wasp Ben.

[@heatherk8931]

😂😂 Ben, right after your Sweat out anything " comment, the add was Solar, sweating the big bills. Your new chick tractors will be awesome for everyone getting in and out!❤

[@ingridskitchengarden]

We made chicken tractors out of cattle panels. Super easy and fast.

[@mneraasen224]

I see a chicken tractor play house in Buggy’s future 🙌🏻😂💖

[@epeacock2961]

Great video was quick build with lots of warmth from you all. Thank u

[@terelhutto8604]

30 seconds in and Millie Kitty has a cameo. Love watching. Be Blessed

[@karlapatterson7194]

I was thinking the exact same thing! Ha Ha

[@heleneminger]

I made chili last night because of the rain and I got the same excited reaction when the family found out that was for dinner. Nothing says fall is on its way like a fresh batch of chili.

[@mmurphy2317]

AMEN!

[@Cthomas5678]

Lol I’m craving chili who says it has to be cold to eat chili lol

[@medicvaldez]

Sooo funny...0.5 seconds before Meg said it I said 'it's a blue sky for the chickens' lol Im so invested in this homesteading community 😂😂😂

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

I’ve been wanting to build that chicken tractor and you’re building exactly the way I wanted too.

[@hardenmama1800]

Your chicken tractor reminds me of the one Eric made on Simple Living Alaska when they lived in Oregon - I think he called it a carport chicken tractor. Great video! I’m always hungry after I watch you guys! Take care!

[@charlesvickers4804]

Guess the joinery in the chicken tractor getting Ben trained up for a timber frame structure off the front of the barn this winter. Hope you can find the trees and mill them yourself this winter. You seemed to enjoy that.

[@diannemiller4754]

67°here in Michigan. I'm baking brownies and bread today. The damp rainy day is chilly in the house. We had salmon patties for lunch and I'm thinking of chili and cornbread for supper 😊

[@noahvale2627]

Jason's builds are practical, economical and attractive. Agree with the switched design.

[@iamtranyceproductions]

I'm in TN, and I feel your pain with the heat. We've been at 100° (or very close to it) all week, insane heat index and under a heat advisory. Stay hydrated. ☺️

[@janecrist8406]

I just found your podcast Ben, enjoying more Hollar Homestead .

[@krickette5569]

I bet Buggie would love her very own, daddy built, play house. 🏠

[@blueangelsfan4072]

Ben I remember you saying the other side of the barn has always been cooler. Maybe easier to make shade over there also. I notice the older I get the worse the heat affects us heat sensitive folks. Either way, good luck.

[@carmelreed6569]

I personally can’t take the heat and the sun so I’ll just sit in here in the a c and watch you work

[@pjmoody]

Meg, I love your positivity. Makes me smile. Thanks for sharing

[@kathym7495]

Be careful out there!! It is very dangerous! We live on the Gulf Coast of Alabama, it was 108 at 3 this afternoon, on the thermometer, on the post of our back porch, in the shade. The temp of the ground was 147, according to the laser thermometer! I opened my big chicken run and let them free range in the trees and the Silkies I put a fan on them and the one who is who has mobility issues is inside in a dog travel crate.

[@carolyncooper2535]

Yes yes it’s hot!!! South Louisiana 105 today!!! Great job on your chicken tractor!

[@Carycares1817]

The walk in tracs look and easy to care for & get around in. Superb carpentry, great cook in the kitchen, be nice to her coming around filming mess ups 😅 ya want a smack 😂 super family

[@debrezo58]

I love your builds! You can build anything and do it well👍 Left overs are my favorite! 💖 Yum 😋

[@mmurphy2317]

I thought Leftovers ...was a family we were always lookin' for to show up for dinner....but they never came🤣🙂🙃🙂😆🤣

[@PartTimePermies]

I use corrugated plastic (white) on my Salatin style tractor, use 2x4's and make an 8x7.5 foot tractor (ends sticking out in front on top and in back on bottom to make more of a skid and attach a handle bar across the front to hand-pull). Really simple and much lighter than metal versions. I also make the roof completely removable so that I can remove it in 2 pieces to get in and catch chickens. almost all boards are either 8 ft or 2 ft, and the roof framing boards are 2x4's ripped to 2x2ish, so it's light. Roofing plastic is not attached so that I can just throw it aside when moving the birds (and avoid running anyone over). I like it better than my giant Suscovich (sp?) style one. But, I need to adjust my second one to make it work better. I'm going to watch this build, though to adjust my second meat tractor :) Thanks!

[@sowaseedblakley9769]

Whoa, mid 90s. That would be a cool front to me here in Texas. It's been 109 and 110 here for several weeks in a row

[@prayingthruit554]

♥️♥️♥️Love your family♥️♥️♥️ We have followed you for many years. 🐥We use the same tractors in Texas and have changed to a polycarbonate roofing. We run it up and down with hopes of putting water collection on it for the chicks. (Still trial & error). The tarps wear out and/or tear up faster then expected. 🐥

[@charmainemrtnz]

I had heat exhaustion when I was a kid. I was catcher on a baseball team and passed out on the field. Never have done real well in the sun since then.

[@sentimentalbloke7586]

Sauna's are a winter treat ...... ok in the summer but in my opinion better when there is snow on the ground. I have a sauna and thoroughly love it.

[@oliviafox3605]

GREAT MUSIC ACCOMPANIMENT, Meg!

[@SunraeSkatimunggr]

Nice music. I love watching you two work. They love your door.

[@polycat7670]

Agreed, different temperature of food for different extended families. 😀

[@silviadias7791]

Meg needs a ghost writer to produce her cookbook! Love you guys, Stay safe outdoors!

[@camicri4263]

Right on! Sauna is free in the south 8 pm and 81 degrees F and 67% humidity. Stay cool! 🤗💞🤗 Meg, I can't be in the kitchen if I don't have food on the floor, forever cleaning 🤣

[@peppermedley8271]

Nice that you had the local 'door testers' there. LOL

[@erikas974]

So funny as you were saying chilli I was having my breakfast scrumled eggs with chilli flakes for medicinal purposes. I have a bit of sore throat that need lots of chilli😊. I think that chicken tractor will be Buggie little "castle". I think you need to make her a playhouse Ben.

[@bettyadkisson1681]

Its been so hot that I walked outside at 8:00 p.m. and it took my breath away. But it's good for the tomatoes and all plants. I've been having too water the garden at 10p.m.

[@normacoplin4102]

Buggy needs a playhouse Ben!

[@bhavens9149]

If I recall correctly, Panther Pavilions is fairly local to you guys ( in one of the carolinas) You can get canvas covers made to fit, with grommets where you want them . worth looking up anyway.

[@robineggblue-bp3rq]

"Who needs a sauna? Move to the South." Yep. I'm from south MS and when the humidity and high temps coincide you will have sweat rolling down your face and off your nose and chin, into your eyes, dripping onto the ground - and your clothes will be wet. Everything will be wet.

[@Ozarkmountainoutback1]

We're in Missouri. Heat indexes of right at 115 since Sunday through tomorrow. So ready for this heat wave to be done!

[@rosemarieherman7790]

Ben, very impressive wood working. ❤️🌹

[@trudyclay3478]

We have been running at over a hundred degrees for ten to fourteen days in winsboro, texas

[@ruthmcbride1778]

If you paint it it doesn’t seem to get so heavy when it rains. Seems like it works for everything. Even can be a season extender for the garden

[@mariesheppard3750]

Keep 1 of the old C T incase you get a sick or hurt bird so you have a place for it to heal.

[@trudycash94]

Having moved from Alaska to lower Michigan is very warm to us this summer. Today is 94 degrees

[@deanbrunner261]

Hello from Memphis. Hot and humid is definitely kicking butt. Hung wet towel out after washing the car on Monday and Wednesday still not all the way dry

[@keithbrigman5179]

Great job enjoy watching I’ve made 6 by 8 chicken tractors and I thought I would make some bigger and I don’t like them. Seems like 6 by 8 is the sweet spot for me

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Good video. Thank you so much. Blessings

[@journeywithnichole]

Love watching your videos!!

[@bingo45373]

You can always get a blue one and use it for temp and you can always use it for something else later

[@sherrycurp6555]

A quick spit poultice from plantain leaf works great for stings and mosquito bites.

[@PattyPrice-tl7bc]

Missouri And i think even up to the north pole are all experiencing much much hotter weather

[@wearethedepinets]

We have a tractor that you can stand up in. We have had it 5 years and had to redo it this year because it was falling apart. We bought it used so I am not sure how old it was. Still need to add some things for next year but at least it was stable for this years birds.

[@belieftransformation]

That’s progress on all fronts; thanks for sharing! Blessings to everyone 🤗💗🇨🇦

[@alicegilbert4186]

Thanks for letting us visit

[@carmenrosas4281]

OMG!!!!! What I see is a independent beautiful girl with her own channel or just helping mommy or daddy like always, she melted my heart with the phrase “ Good morning beautiful people”. Btw no expert here but I have a question for Ben?. Since your wood got rotted would it be better to do the chick chaw out of that metal that you got in the estate sale ? Or does it make it heavier to pull around? You have experience in welding, just wondering , love your channel ❤️❤️❤️❤️God bless and take care.

[@patrick014]

About 8:30 at night and the weather monitor says its °104 outside. I'm ready for winter thats for sure

[@jills5939]

Cool will come soon. 🕊

[@bettyadkisson1681]

Fix a 0lace for wheels and axles that detach till your done using them then put wheels back on till your ready too use them again too keep the wood off the ground and easy too move around.

[@sandystidham2554]

Love the words "Saw Horse Don't Cut" lol :)

[@sandyc6569]

Always good stuff!! ❣❣❣❣❣❣❣

[@kitzimmerman9843]

Lansing Michigan had a heat index of 101 today. They are calling for the same tomorrow. Tonight, (well this morning at 1:00 AM) the temp is 80 and the heat index is 88.

[@caryrhea3974]

❤❤❤ Good afternoon! ❤❤❤

[@jeas4980]

2:18 Nice edit! Well done.

[@jodychapple5351]

I live in Queensland Australia, subtropical area. We don't generally drop below 5°Celsius at night in Winter and 18°Celsius through the day. It's the end of Winter and we have had temperatures of 29°Celsius some day.

[@deniseharris9363]

I love that….company chili and your family chili!! That’s sweet!!

[@kimlettau4167]

Locate a Billboard company they sell used signs really cheap, and you may be able to get a couple of uses from 1. In our area, $35

[@sherrymatthews2486]

I’m in Mississippi. It was literally like 104° or something yesterday. It is so dang hot!!!

[@Creative-Chaos]

I heard about people buying old billboard cloth to be used for chicken tarps.

[@annequiring5652]

We are having sauna weather here in Missouri too. 90% humidity with triple digit temperatures. Not many people can work outside in that.

[@terresiagregg9326]

Great video you two are always Mega cooking or canning n you are always building something