IT'S MOVING DAY HOPE WE DON'T REGRET THIS

[@zeviono4562]

Bit of a tip for you Dutch - if you want to catch chickens get a length of thick wire about 6 feet long and bend it at one end to form a hook. Make it about three inches long and about an inch wide. Use it to hook the chickens leg. They usually don't see it coming - makes it really easy to catch them during the day.

[@earlinemcgahen3931]

Some people get the food grade storage pails with twist on lids and store the bulk dry goods in them in the shed instead of the trailer with smaller quantities in the trailer

[@Sleekfalcon]

We have our can goods and extras in the storage bay under the bed in front. We have to go outside but it is the entire width of the camper. Then we have a small deep freezer outside to hold additional cold items we cannot fit in the fridge. It is a cool idea with the containers and shed though, something we may look into in the future. I always thought about turning a small shed into a pantry just never have. I love shopping once a month when possible. Bulk is the best especially with a large family and it saves fuel running to the store constantly.

[@jenstreeter7063]

Love Abe! So different then the late Mr. T from Adler Farms lol.

[@toniannzimmerman1182]

So true.

[@fredasdaughter]

Moving is always such a chore, much less moving the critters. I hope it all works out. No more mortgage is a wonderful thing.

[@CynthiasCraftsandmore]

Will you need to clean out the dog kennel after the chickens spent time in it? Thank you for sharing! Hugs and love to you and your family. ❤️✝🤗 Have a beautiful and blessed week. God Bless ❤️✝🤗

[@DanKlein_1]

A trailer is going to be tight quarters compared to a house. Be prepared for what we call intense fellowship. lol. hot weather and tight quarters and overworked. Going to be tough but I guarantee when you look back 10 years from now, these are the times you will remember. Thats what is so cool about it. It is a huge adventure in itself.

[@diannawilliams761]

A lot of work! May God give you all healing rest, as He renews your strength and spirits

[@jessicapabon2105]

Keep in mind for a little extra added storage use your microwave to store things as well as inside your oven even though it's a might be a little bit of a pain taking things in and out it's still storage and if you have any storage on the outside of that camper utilize it as well for things that you don't really use often or that you use it but not on a day-to-day basis if that makes sense. Keep things that you know that you're only going to use and get rid of old things and get rid of things you don't use very often or put it in storage of some kind. It's amazing when you move just how much stuff things accumulate LOL. No worries Brandy you got this! Love you all's videos.

[@kelleystauble7770]

I really enjoyed your vacation and your videos. Closest thing I’ve been to Disney. Your wife is beautiful kind amazing and wonderful and she’s raising amazing little girls. I love how tender you are with them all. God bless you all and your new journey🙏🏼

[@georgegaiennie3747]

Congratulations on 350,000. I hope this adventure works out for y’all.

[@susansollee1839]

Your chickens started eating almost instantly! They thought they were in heaven eating all those ticks! LOL I’m excited for you and the family on your new journey. 👍🏻💕🌻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@littleriver8859]

Hello from Seminole County. Y'all made a great decision on that sharp-looking trailer!

[@sarahhardy865]

Hey, Little River, me too, in Sanford.

[@littleriver8859]

@@sarahhardy865 I'm in Oklahoma.

[@blessedlifewithlaura]

Seminole county good place to be. Lived there for 6 years close to The river not far from Rivermist!

[@sarahhardy865]

You’re the Seminole County that I get by mistake in google searches for Seminole County Florida. I’m near the St. Johns River.

[@kejay74]

FYI an EXCELLENT generator sound barrier can be had by stacking about 3 or 4 high straw bales between the generator and the camper. Either as a single 'wall' or as a three sided 'U' with the exhaust facing the open end of the 'U'. Optionally, judiciously placed steel T posts can stabilize the bales so that it will last at least 3 to 6 months. Also, laying a few T posts across the top of the 'U' will allow you to lay a removable roof across as well for a weather shield. Ken

[@MrScoresby]

Good suggestion. In the past for open field sound reduction I used spoiled hay bales to add sound reduction to our Motion picture generators. 8' high walls on 4 four sides and a 'u' shaped hall entrance on the side away from the set. This gave me an additional 15 DBA sound reduction.

[@MrScoresby]

PS anchor the bales with 1/2" rebar driven through the bales into the ground and pin additional rows with the same rebar 6'8" long ( 3-per 20' length )

[@lilacole4721]

Enjoy your new adventure and thanks for taking us along love you guys

[@megmills1697]

Dutch your whole journey to get to property is inspiring thank you

[@kimross6279]

God bless u guys have been busting it to get everything moved and out. Everything is coming together quickly. ❤ the videos. Stay safe

[@dixiebell3911]

I'm excited for ouan your family getting to move in an make new memories...WOOPEE FOR DUTCH AN FAMILY

[@beverleypicard2116]

That camper is beautiful , so happy for y'all . Same here constant rain in Louisiana.

[@melwallace1255]

You already look much happier, Dutch. I hope the happiness continues on while you continue this journey.

[@rhondabritt972]

It's so exciting watching your journey. Looking forward to the videos to come. Hope everyone is doing good. Love you guys.

[@colleenbutler1589]

You guys make grabbing the chickens look so easy. Nice family that help one another. You were raised right. God Bless!

[@tomd.3082]

Well, I finally subscribed. Yes, I enjoy your content that much. We're both doing the same thing with off grid living. I'm doing it just a little bit different. My off grid home is a 37' sailboat. Congrats on moving day.

[@mrsdutch8994]

Oh wow....that sounds awesome

[@lindaschoolcraft8536]

Wow, the day has finally come! Can’t wait to see what you guys do next. Love and blessings from VA.

[@deeb8282]

Wow!! 350,000 subscribers!! Congrats!! Homestead is looking great!!! 👌

[@simplymeconnie4003]

I think my 28 year old Drama Queen daughter is related to your chickens! Hahaha! Oh boy am I laughing watching them being moved around! The wheel barrel was a great idea!

[@juliepippin8710]

Brandi buy a inside outside rug to go in front of the steps. It will help keeping dirt out of the camper. There's so much you can get like hang some string lights outside. You can buy solar tiny little lights to go high in the trees. They'll look like lightening bugs in the trees. This is going to be so much fun to watch you get creative with decorating outside. Once you start I think you are going to love fixing it up to make it an area to be proud of and a place to enjoy from being in that small living area.

[@cliffords.8341]

And the move is on! I never thought I'd see the day you all leaving your on grid property. When you get much older the memories you are making will be priceless. Enjoy your journey and stay safe.

[@lisamcclelland2414]

The extra help from family, is such a blessing. Vincent it was so good to see you!! Hopefully Vincent will come do some outdoor cooking at the outdoor 40!!

[@missinginbc]

We lived in a camper for a year after we sold our house. But our kids are grown up. So it will be interesting watching your little family adapt. :)

[@pamp5797]

I am so excited for you all. I'm lovin watchin the process.

[@lindahipp8329]

Little bit at a time gets the job done. Can't wait to see Y'ALL living out at the OFF GRID PROPERTY making memories. COG HILL FARM FAMILY is getting ready to be living in a camper too. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.

[@jenniejohnston6961]

Those chickens are saying what's a chicken supposed to do to get a good night's sleep around here? Lol!

[@vernareed2692]

Poor chickens so scared!

[@ginamcmillen6553]

@@vernareed2692 I felt so bad when I heard those chickens crying out like that. They were so scared and needed to be comforted after being handled so roughly. I know they didn't mean to hurt the chickens but animals, all animals, have emotions and I'm an animal lover. I would love to live off-grid like this. Of course, my chickens would only be for the eggs. We were known as the Duck people in our neighborhood when I was young and we lived in town. My dad ate the duck eggs. Those eggs made big omelettes!

[@vernareed2692]

@@ginamcmillen6553 i know,me too! I've heard duck eggs are big! Imagine goose eggs same or bigger! Where did you all live in country,if you don't mind telling.

[@jenniejohnston6961]

@@ginamcmillen6553 I've only eaten them once but it's a good flavor.

[@ginamcmillen6553]

@@vernareed2692 We lived in southern Ohio in a town with a population of about 30000 to 35000 at that time. Our duck always liked to be with us and the kids in the neighborhood. She would squawk at us to come get her if we were across the street and the street was hot. Of course, we wouldn't let her cross the street alone anyway. We made her a pond in the back yard which she enjoyed. We took her with us when we took our dog to the creek to give him a bath and play with him. She loved that! She would dive under water and nibble at our toes. Then when she surfaced, she would squawk as if laughing at us. She was so much fun!

[@pollydavis6078]

So excited for all of you!! Such an awesome adventure!! Love the camper!!! Perfect place to stay while you are building your new home! Best of Luck to ya'll!!

[@DavidJones-hl5om]

Nice Camper Dutch. Build an A Frame Structure Over It to protect it from the Weather and Sun. Would really help in the Summer and Winter. And you could build more storage also for things needed for the camper like a outside Pantry.

[@curiousgrandpa]

Dutch, I know the idea is offgrid, but that generator is going to eat your lunch in fuel. I think it might be a good idea to have the power company run you a line, then transition to solar from that. Plus you would always have the line in an emergency, like the generator goes bust. Just a thought & it would be more convenient till your setup.

[@judd_s5643]

The noise. Would drive me nuts. I doubt the trailer is a four season so that air is going to be working overtime.

[@paulrobertson7650]

Good luck Dutch and family,can't wait to see the new house go up...best wishes to you all..

[@Roxeranx]

Kudos to you and your family! This move and your decision to go off grid is a monumental undertaking on you, Brandi and the girls. I hope it all works out well for you!👍🇨🇦

[@vivianwilliams2216]

Wishing you guys all the best on your new journey! I'm looking forward to seeing the new homestead build , 😊👍💕💕💕

[@davidstoughton3257]

Looking forward to the next chapter for your family!!!

[@debrathomas3925]

Don’t forget to set up roosts for the chickens….

[@larrysmith6499]

Wish you the best of luck. Pray for guidance. Take it one day at a time

[@karronfarias9946]

Dutch, the vacation video was so much fun. Don’t apologize for anything. God’s richest blessings sweet family

[@karenturner7983]

It's getting real now. How exciting and exhausting!! Thanks for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@debrabeam5474]

Exciting to see you getting some things to the camper. Glad you got the chickens moved. God bless❤🇺🇸

[@williamgahman5028]

Y'all can do this. Great that you are doing it while you're still young Praying for y'all for a great life 🙏🙏💖💖

[@williamgurtner4759]

Dutch, You're making me laugh! My brother handles his chickens, the same way! They don't know what hit them, grabbing by the legs. It's like instant zombie mode!

[@debbiegibson6113]

I have one of those 2 wheel in the front wheelbarrow. It's harder to push but it doesn't fall over. I like that, I dropped a bunch of hay bales out of the truck and not one problem.

[@brendasnider7130]

Can't wait to see what happens 😁❤ watching you build your new home and getting everything set up in your trailer glad you had a break with your vacation before you started working on everything. Going to be busy for awhile but so worth it when it's done. You get along so well it will go perfectly 😁❤

[@velmad5dilbert344]

Am excited to watch your family Dutch moving forward. God Bless you.

[@slgoad]

Hang you a beach shovel or small digging tool or a fireplace shovel on the tree to clean the feed box out when it gets caked/muddy. Everything is looking good!

[@darlenecryderman18]

God bless your family. Pray the move go smoothly

[@ardenehanson2840]

I know moving is exhausting. But you are all doing a great job. Soon you'll be able to relax and catch your second wind. Good job on the chickens.

[@jeanettec6212]

Well I will miss the older place but happy for you all. I feel for ya, having to move. I hope you don’t get hurt by Abe! He is pretty tamed but I hope he understands once he gets out there that he needed to go too!! You have hour own little kitchen outside too. I like that all your belongings are next to the camper too.

[@taffygirl3790]

I am excited for you and your family's new adventure.

[@dorenenagy564]

Things have started going really fast for you all in your move. Seems like it moves at a snail's pace and then it all starts to come together and you have a hard time keeping up with everything that needs to be done. Just remember to breathe. Take your time. Things will wait. Get plenty of sleep. Stay safe, stay well.

[@ShaneZettelmier]

Your vacation video is awesome, I’m glad you guys got a break to get your head in the right place and relax get ready for all the work ahead.

[@brucestmartin777]

We love your you and your family Dutch! You have many many prayers coming your way. We are all watching the adventures.

[@vickiebabbitt237]

my daughter bought a 22 foot trailer. we took it for a trial run. how relaxed i was. you have a nice trailer . you 4 have got this wooo hoo

[@janelupo6023]

I admire your bravado, and your success!!! 30 years ago, moving from on-grid to off-grid required many sacrifices, that you may have yet to make. Still, I applaud you - great job!!!

[@kenstephens7366]

Moving days are NOT fun , but after a adjustment period things should be alright . I’ll love t see the “it’s official” we’re out of the house completely video . Spent many years completely off grid , now I’m doin the kinda off grid on my kids farm . I’m doin my whole house myself all 886 sq ft . ENJOY

[@johannahislope2036]

Good luck. It’s fascinating watching it all. And concerning moving, better you than me. But I’m trying to clean and purge and do some remodeling, so prayers and good thoughts are definitely needed. Again, thanks for making videos for us all.

[@msmyramorgan751]

Saw you on the Cog Hill Farm. A Suggestion , How about setting up and out door shower? So much easier on the girls and on the clean up after showers. A rope between 2 trees and they can hang their towels.

[@angieng8633]

The RV has an outdoor shower but not sure if Dutch is going to use it or not

[@darlahartman2003]

Hi Dutch! Enjoyed your video. Moving from one place to another is always hectic! You are doing a great job and also the family. 👍😁 Be safe and healthy

[@brendaanderson8565]

Sure would love to be there with you all and help. Can not wait to watch your adventure. God bless.

[@rebeccawebb2022]

So exciting! You won't retreat it.There will be tring times. Hang in there! You will look back and say, fun memories! Enjoy your land! Love your family.

[@waytoson]

It was like a clown car watching all the chickens come out of the box... They were devouring bugs (ticks) right away..that's awesome...

[@shelleyayers8078]

I’m so happy for all of you you’re going to enjoy the adventures you’re going to embark on

[@lindascott2107]

I think you all made a great decision to move off grid & am excited to see all you will be doing. Where will the chickens lay their eggs in the new place

[@bobbiemooser7417]

Congrats on your move! Are the tick eating birds still around?

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

I bet a container would be handy about now. Best of luck with the move. Thanks.

[@lisamoody212]

Keep doing it your way and thanks for bringing us along on your off grid journey. Is the Solar Farm next after the animals and moving? Please let us see the move of Abe and Mary. I really hope that doesn’t change Abe’s personality because I believe everybody needs an Abe in their life. God Bless!!❤️🙏

[@marlenejernigan4676]

Runners and scatter rugs to keep your carpet clean.

[@leecameron2099]

Suggestion- Keep a small sandbox shovel at the feeder. Save you having to look for a stick all the time.

[@willaketcher8158]

Dutch..you guys pray for my grandaughter..she lives in Pryor. Her an her family just had a big house fire an lost everything. Her family escaped safely. House was engulfed when fire was discovered. Thank God no one got injured but they lost just about everything. The 3 children are very emotionally devastated. Please send up prayers for the family.

[@7thswansong152]

To keep things cleaner and cool, I built a cook house for a woodburning stove. It is in my house now. Stay Cool!

[@chrisryan5339]

So the new adventure starts exciting times ahead. Great stuff. Thanks. Chris from England.

[@dorothymckinney5352]

Great job 👍. I'm hoping little Hopes sting on her leg didn't hurt to long. God bless. 🙏🥰

[@stacydavis3317]

Bless you Dutch, you have worked your butt off doing this for your family

[@deejones6805]

Now you've got my husband wanting a camper so we can live on a few acres. I want chickens and goats. Who needs a weedwhacker when you've got goats! Plus goats are yummy!

[@rebeccaplumlee9601]

I'm envious of ur backing skill with trailers. I still try to find a way to circle around so I don't have to back up... lmbo

[@lylesmith1949]

Congratulations on getting moved in!!! Ya'll are going to be enjoying your new life off grid!!! Can't wait to watch the upcoming videos of the transition. God Bless you and your family!!!

[@janetwithers7427]

Wow, lots of work and progress since you got back from vacation. Your new place is shaping up. 💖

[@HyperJoe]

That's awesome You're finally getting moved, You are lucky 15 miles away, My Offgrid place is 1 and 1/2 hours away, a little more involved when we make our move. Looking forward to seeing the Build as You progress, wishing You all the best on this new Journey! 👍🤠

[@darleneclark6098]

Ugh we've got you beat. Our new property is 10 hours away. Its definitely a struggle. But can't wait to move, once we finish rehabbing our 1992 mobile home

[@lauriej9418]

You all take care in the heat. Luv you guys. God bless.

[@TallCFarms]

I moved my chickens in the day. Biggest regret/learning issue - either keep groups small in a cage, or give them lots of roosting area. I lost 4 hens due to them sitting on top of each other after we tossed the shavings bags we used to keep them from running under the horse trailer. They all tried to roost on those bags, and the ones that were low totem, ended up roosting on each other, and the bottom hens suffocated. And this was just an hour trip.

[@lydafrazier7764]

Love y'all too 😘❤️❤️ be blessed. CONGRATS 💕💕

[@patburgard2115]

Relief… good Job!! So glad it worked!

[@edevans1202]

Good luck in your new homestead I will enjoy watching you set it up will keep you in my prayers as you move forward

[@reasonablydivine751]

So exciting for your families new adventure

[@Subeesueinaz]

There were a few intense moments but all is well now. It's starting to get real though. I do feel blessed to be a part of this new beginning!

[@katieaubuchon9651]

Happy your getting moved love the camper you all look so happy love what your doing be safe and you all are great its coming nicely moving is a pain looking good

[@carmendoyle9786]

So excited for u ! New memories and happy times I also glad u nit alone on the land building ! Congratulations 👏 🇨🇦❤️

[@RobertSmith-lq7hf]

Living in a camper is great for awhile, I would suggest getting a awning 10 x 20 or 20 x 30 to keep stuff under. Plus it would give you a place to setup a nice outdoor kitchen and living area. It’s hot right now but it will cool down. It will make it more nice on the inside.

[@jansingleton6674]

The RV has an awning and an outdoor kitchen on it

[@robynfletcher0801]

It has been cool but humid as hades in Oklahoma ! It is like the tropics this year! I can’t believe the rain !

[@annjustus]

Love the pillow. Camper Sweet Camper.

[@mrsdutch8994]

Thank you! Me too

[@pepper405o9]

Looking good and coming right along! 🥰🙏🏻📖♥️

[@ciciliacurt6227]

Praying for you brother and bless family

[@lauraschindler8934]

What an exciting journey for your family. Love this adventure❤❤

[@jvt201]

Camper is CRAmped for large family. I suggest in starting you may plan your breakfast and lunch outside. I have seen people doing it.

[@josephbrown-ut9ty]

JudithB Got some rain last night and a bit more coming, after 10 days or so dry! Replanted cucs for the 3rd time this am, mid 70s but humidity was horrible. Got a break coming for a couple of days, and lots to do outside then! I knew the cage would be fine traveling except for the tarp on it. You can put red plastic over your white flashlite so you can see but the chickens cant. Saves some hassle moving them. Get a bug screen room for your awning so its nicer outside. Its hard to work in this humidity when you arent climatized to it and save ac time for bed time! We are 1.5 hrs east of Ft Smith, Ark.

[@sylviadarbe3389]

during the day leave lights off and use natural daylight as much as possible and your generator will last longer without frequent fill ups. keep blinds closed when you don't need light and it will stay cooler and use less air conditioning. just trying to help with all the things we have learned in boondocking in our RV.