Why we always have problems | Day 10 Surviving off the land

[@suziegibson4427]

Showing the problems is reality tv, content, whatever. It shows those that dream of this life that it's not just paradise, it's work. Lots of work. Worth it, but still lots of work. More kids, more problems. More land, more problems. More animals, more problems. More blessings, more problems. Maybe problems isn't the right word. It can be called challenges. Y'all are doing great! Hope y'all enjoy your break.

[@lynnfiegl4953]

I hope yall have a great vacation! Enjoy your time off! Safe travels!! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@AgentTrust]

I'm definitely grateful for your honesty in showing your mistakes. It helps to keep me going. ❤ Happy day lovely people!

[@robertbates5537]

We see their honesty because they screw up intentionally to be able to create more videos

[@janellevoigt5481]

Have fun you all, enjoy, rest up, the farm is in good hands. Love what you do, love the videos!

[@Wildevis]

On of the reasons I love you guys, the Sowards', the Hollers is that you are al real people, notminding to glaze thinngs over but show the reality of daily problems and problem solving. Way more encouraging than the beautifully iced cake perfect farms

[@kc8644]

We always installed frost free faucets outside you can get them in any height, didn’t have any problems getting water to the horses up north after that, tank heaters help too solar or electric

[@maryturner3534]

Enjoy your vacation! Blessings!

[@debbieduggan6796]

Suggest building a little wood structure around the frost free pump & insulate it. You could also put an outlet in it & plug in a light to help keep it from freezing.

[@stevec7272]

why? it doesn't freeze.... if used correctly

[@BuiltOnRootsFarm]

Just have to make sure hoses are unhooked from them. Our frost free hydrants work in our -50C Canadian winters, as long nothing stays hooked up to them when not in use.

[@Sheena_isapunkrocker]

I’d like to take a moment to thank Austin and a Justin for reading and responding, with the change of their content, to the audience feedback. We asked for a changed yall delivered. Thank you.

[@joyceruffcorn1595]

Now build something to put your shoes in! 😂

[@belieftransformation]

Thanks for sharing & happy vacation! That was so cute how Lily crossed the creek by hopping onto Blaze’s back & riding across, plus Henry in a tote! All the kids are great help & have their own personalities & strengths! That’s a lot of prep work, Rebekah; you’re a dedicated & loving Mom. Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦🌲

[@maryhasse7161]

I like the idea that if a snow storm comes, you're not having to run to the store to buy milk, eggs, etc. You still have a food supply no matter what. Even with Helene, you had supplies.

[@schex9]

The turkeys were almost all lost. What if they had lost the cattle?

[@melodynichols7916]

4th redundancy..would be the down stairs kitchen sink to hook hose up to for frozen water emergencies for animals

[@stephanieg5195]

Have a great vacation!!

[@lcostantino7931]

have a great trip......

[@carolbonnell6675]

You need to get a boot shelf to set outside.

[@carolenault9147]

Your boy’s are great at woodworking projects. Why not suggest a shoe rack? No more ‘Mr. Brown where are your shoes?’

[@lynnnelson6689]

Scattered shoes are messy. Also the cords, hoses. Messy, messy.

[@anandrew6641]

Buy one and send it over to them

[@portialancaster3442]

I don't think the issue is that you have problems, we all do. It's that some of these problems might be fixed by better systems. Your gravity watering system needs regular maintenance and checking, especially at its source. Don't wait until there is a problem before you check the filters, etc. And have spare parts on hand. Same goes for the various fuels used. You should never run out of fuel if checking the levels is on a scheduled check list. There's vehicle maintenance as well. Not my wheelhouse but I'm thinking spare parts, The animals getting out, well, good luck with that. They're animals, bless their hearts. Maybe you should look into getting those cattle watering troughs up off the ground a few feet. I know everyone who works with you knows about these things but, it's sometimes better to assign the maintenance tasks to one person per problem area. That way it gets done and the assignee gets a sense of ownership and the pleasure of a job well-done. You've come so far and inspired so many people, not just farm folk. Thank you.

[@lajwantishahani1225]

Enjoy your vacation! Hope you all have fun and looking forward to tons of fun videos as they come ❤

[@XanBos]

I totally agree that there will be things that go wrong, when you have several variables in the mix of doing anything. I still think that some of those recurring problems could be minimized with some improvements to the farm. Animals getting out due to gates left open, or electric fence not being turned on…a permanent fence system would alleviate the electric fence, unless you go with a wired fence, which may need electric anyway. But a more structured fence would make some of those problems go away. The watering is also one of your constant problems. Between broken hoses, frozen lines, it’s a constant repair job. As with any job, there must be a constant analyzing of what works and what doesn’t, and then take what doesn’t, and improve. Yes we all make those mistakes. It doesn’t matter who you are. I find myself looking for better ways to do my job, and for the most part I have solved many issues that keep me from repeating those things that don’t work efficiently. I think your content would be just as interesting, even without those issues. I’m sure you guys have plenty of interesting things to share with us in your every day life. Trust me, your life is more interesting than most! ❤

[@sue3pets523]

Didn't he say that the electricity was out when they got home at night, so the fence would had lost power and needed someone to go out and start the fence again after they got the power back on.

[@lcostantino7931]

yes a shoe rack that holds the shoe upside on a post....or a dowel system like used to hang riding boots......btw i set an alarm on my cell to remind me to ck certain things....even the nite befire garbage pick up to clean out refidgerator....lol really helps....n another alarm to bring garbage cans to street....

[@anandrew6641]

I really enjoyed these 10 days of vlogs. Thank you.

[@whitcraft4894]

It's only natural that when multiple large animals are crowded into a small square space they wind up with their backsides squeezed into a corner. Move the waterers to a side wall, maybe next to the feeder?

[@pattyfischer396]

Happy Day! Enjoy your vacation

[@cherylbertolini3140]

Justin horses do get blankets for the cold

[@maddydayton2294]

Eh not necessarily. I’ve had horses my whole life and only have ever made the choice if they’re in stalls. When in pasture or large paddocks, blankets can tend to cause more harm than good. Wild weather changes can cause overheating if not taken off in time. And more so I’ve had many horses get stuck in wire and such due to blankets. It’s been 13 years since I’ve thrown a blanket on one of my horses and I live in Wyoming! Just thought I’d share this!! Horses like the majority of animals will put on a coat in the winter that absolutely keeps them warm enough. Kind of like chickens I do not and never will give them extra light/ heat in the winter. I have everything they need to stay dry and warm and if they want to take time off laying eggs for a month or two in the winter then I let them 😁

[@pattyleif]

Horses coats are well suited for winter weather…thick coats with hair that stands upright, hollow cores that help insulate them,snow rests on top forming another insulating layer. Do not have wind chill as no exposed skin and blankets flatten the hair and lose the loft that insulates them. Only time a blanket is called for is if temps drop to -40F. Providing extra hay is all they really need as digestion produces tons of bodily heat. Live at 9400’ in Colorado and my guys are happy as clams in sub zero temperatures

[@maryabel3176]

Justin, why don't you have permanent fences up. You have lived their long enough to know where your pastures are always located. You could just have gates and entrances to where you could still move your cows when you need to move them. Seems like you could save yourself a lot of that temporary fence moving. Could you explain why you don't have permanent fencing.

[@WinsomeWinslet]

I've wondered that when I watch them move all those electrical fences.

[@patriotmama]

I agree. We move our animals every other day to different pasture, cows, goats, and we have permanent fences w/gates. They know when we open that gate where they need to go. We also have buried water lines. We live in central Il and have to have them buried 3 ft. to keep from freezing. He wouldn't have to go but about a foot in the ground, a series of frost free hydrants and he would not have to worry about freezing water every single day and fixing all the splits in hoses, trying to find tools/parts to fix them all the time. Time is efficiency and they do kill so much time doing these things every day. Infrastructure was the first thing we put into place over 40 years ago when we started. The hurricane, they could not help, but, organization/infrastructure is key to being efficient.

[@anandrew6641]

Because areas are constantly changing

[@beealll3475]

It has become to frustrating and agitating to watch the same bandaids applied to gushing wounds! Absolute chaos every day! Happy day👋👋

[@pinecone76]

He said it himself... his 'problems' create views and views translate to $$$. Brilliant business idea if you ask me... Rinse and repeat every day and bam! you have a new house and 1.13 million subscribers.

[@schex9]

​@@pinecone76Roots & Refuge shows their problems ,too, but it's not fiddling with water pipe repairs and cows pooping in the water trough. Find a way to put in permanent water lined and a few hose bibs/faucets around and have fewer long hoses.

[@shill4]

@@schex9I love Roots and Refuge so much. I will say this though, it’s apples to oranges in comparison. The Sowards are on 27 acres of pretty much cleared, flat land in a different climate with a centrally located drilled well that runs off the power company. The Rhodes are on 75 acres of rocky, uncleared, mountainous land and are gravity feeding from a mountain top spring. It stands to reason they will have more water supply issues. The Sowards have easily set posts and fenced their very, very large pasture where the cows and horses stay. They do not practice rotational grazing with their large animals and feed a huge amount of bought hay each winter. The Rhodes practice the rotational grazing practices of Joel Salatin, you don’t see them putting out huge round bales of hay in the winter. Jeremiah is prior military… very methodical and organized. Justin suffers from long term Lyme disease and the brain fog that can accompany that. Justin allows their children to be actively involved with every aspect of the homestead, the older boys operate heavy equipment and perform all sorts of helpful tasks with their equipment. The Sowards two older boys don’t seem to be engaged at ll in the homestead and the 3 younger one as are just now being introduced to the daily chores. I could go on but maybe you can see how to make the comparison. It’s just not the same and I feel it’s unfair to compare the two.

[@amandajones9309]

7:07

[@Jess-ks4vt]

Need to put a led indicator on the fence that you can see at night that it’s powered.

[@janew5351]

Where do you purchase led indicator?

[@janew5351]

Where do you purchase led indicator?

[@Jess-ks4vt]

@@janew5351 Amazon

[@SandyHawkins-f3t]

Really enjoyed Austin and his sweet wife and child! They are so personable and interesting. Do they also have a KZbin site? It’s great to have friends and neighbors to help out and work together!

[@candacewilliams6869]

Yes.

[@GetToTheFarm]

3:10 well the trough is touching the fence, just needs a heavy frost layer or rain and it''ll ground out the net...

[@dagunnaswife]

Have a wonderful vacation.

[@janicealbig2135]

I highly suggest a chore/check-list List. On a white board to keep all your systems running. Who's responsible for what. Who's checking fences, water hoses, plugging the chicken waterers in, collecting eggs and so on. You'll have more time to get things done if you're not spending half a day repairing, replacing, or getting animals in if everyone did it the day before. You're the Father Justin, lead by example... Have a safe trip...

[@joyceclark8163]

So enjoyed your daily vlogs..hope you all are enjoying your vacation...you all certainly deserve it..just watched Austin's video..I think the farm is in good hands..be safe..take care..Prayers ascending for you and yours 🙏 Be Blessed Always 🙌

[@ajmj3395]

Build a platform for the waterer so it doesn't get stopped in.

[@aprilchamberlain1677]

When you have animals or livestock you are always going to have problems that come up. My Mom & stepdad had a farm and he was always outside working on something that needed fixed. It's hard work. You are outside in all weather 365 days a year. It's a part of having a homestead, farm, ranch etc. I don't miss going outside in the winter months getting firewood, watering the livestock and shoveling manure. Yes we had to shovel it out of the barns. He put it in the manure spreader and put it in the garden. That was the fertilizer & they always had vegetables. Thanks for showing all the problems you have because ppl would think it was easy having a homestead if you didn't. This way if they want to have one then they know what to expect. Anyway thanks for sharing everything with us! Hope you guys have a great time on vacation! Everyone needs a reset and to rest.

[@ashleylovepace1941]

Hope you’re enjoying your vacation!!

[@HeatherNaturaly]

I watched a video today where the farmer said that different people HAND milking a cow, causes mastitis, because of the differing pressures and style of them milking. He said that is why machine milking has less instances of mastitis. Don't know that I agree with that last bit, but it sort of makes sense about the changes in milkers.. We run solely on rain water totes.. Hubby unplugged the tank heater.... we were without ANY water except barn tank water, for a full week, till I discovered his 'crime' while attempting to install a new heater. Took 2 days to defrost completely for me to get water.. yesterday.

[@Farmingnaturesway]

Happy Day from PA, your milk cow has a cousin in PA ❤

[@BrendaHewitt-y1w]

Have a wonderful vacation😊

[@tott3457]

We have a small cattle ranch on 60 acres of irrigated pasture. If something gets broken ,lost, misplaced, this is the why! Prevented measures aren’t taken! A schedule for maintenance is not in place. And of course things will break!!! If there isn’t a designated location for items to be stored goes without saying. Labeling items such as plugged in extension cords might help them from being unplugged Securing them helps! If the animals are getting in the troth a barrier by making a roof, so they can’t jump in but their head fits would help. Take a month off from videoing. You can not be efficient on a farm when your focus is divided between the job at hand and making a video. I’ve been telling my husband for years to slow down, and to make schedules. That’s why things are lost and broken. I thing my point has been made And just know this is coming from a GreatGrandma ! 😊

[@mayhmmaydn]

Can you elevate the cows water trough so they aren't stepping in it?

[@susmith7837]

You need to make a shoe rack. And get them trained to use it.

[@schex9]

You have to throw something bright orange over the electric fence when you turn it off. You would see that as you walk away or look in that direction. At least you'd know to check the switch.

[@timwolters1969]

Problems and it is called Life. I think you so lucky to have the lifestyle have the chance that most don't. I like Austin, he and his wife are so sweet, and the baby LOVES Apples LOL

[@TARAetJOHN]

WHY don't you put the water trough on a 2 to 3 foot box like that the cattle will no longer put their feet in it

[@jmach952]

Thanks for this. My chickens keep getting out and one got trapped in my husband's shop over night. It knocked so much stuff off the shelves and pooped everywhere! So much poop. Growing food and raising animals has taught me so much about accepting reality and breaking the need to be a perfectionist!

[@jenniewolford1631]

we learn from our problems/mistakes

[@lanamattox45]

Rebecca, since you make a lot of bread, you might consider a Bosch mixer. I love my Kitchenaid but the Bosch can handle very large batches and has a cover you can put on while mixing so, your flour doesn’t fly everywhere. I ordered mine from Amazon. You won’t be sorry.

[@JaninesPlace]

Bosch are far superior!

[@patriotmama]

Bosch is a much better mixer. I totally agree. I love mine. I had a Kitchenaid for over 30 years and finally switched. No comparison. Bosch is the way to go. I can get triple sourdough bread recipe in mine at one time and use that dough for all sorts of things. I wish I had gotten one decades ago.

[@messenger144000]

That IS how you cross the creek without getting your shoes wet!! Loved it

[@lcostantino7931]

sometimes we walk away from a project meaning to return n then dont hence the unwrapped cord.....get intouch with Gold Shaw farms in vermont tips to keep water flowing during winter.....

[@Homestead777]

Here's an idea- Have Jonah make a shoe shelf for everyone's shoes

[@djboulier1819]

I hope your family is enjoying vacation. I do miss your vids though. :)

[@pennywillis8895]

🇦🇺I have a key tag on my sewing machine cord and overlocker cord ( with “overlocker” or “sewing machine” written on tag). When cords are plugged into power I can tell that it’s connecting too. I also do this for my second fridge and upright freezer, so they don’t get accidentally unplugged.

[@SDCourage27]

There is always a reason to put the things back after you use them. Think if the city didn’t connect your water, electric, gas, sewer - utilities once it gets fixed. A pre/post trip in a vehicle…. Preventative Maintenance ….there are a lot of examples of this lesson in life, it’s the small things that make a big difference and save money and help you and your animals and homestead thrive. 🙌

[@terrihart2133]

There is a place for everything , and everything has a place.

[@DigginWithDeej]

Have a great vacation and unwind 💜

[@cherylbertolini3140]

Justin don't you have frost free hydrants?? if not you should have someone install them.

[@jenboyles5381]

Maybe tagging the cords so everyone knows what's going where. I know that may not be enough to remember to plug it back in but hey ya never know. I hope it warms up for you guys soon ,above freezing anyway. This kinda Cold in Pa is one thing but in the Carolina's is a whole other thing.

[@pamenglish9714]

I really want to know where Rebecca get all her excellent t-shirts!!

[@Kienna-tn7yj]

Here is an idea why not get a water pump and one hose to reach the pole barn and pump your creek water to water the sheep and cows. You said yourself the water never freezes

[@Kienna-tn7yj]

If you want the pump more permanent once your bank is stabilized you can make a small insulated house the size of an out house or your preference and that can reduce your chances of the pump not starting on cold days.

[@lcostantino7931]

Helene was horrible tiok me three months to shake off the trama.....cant imagine what those in wnc living in tents are feeling....prayers

[@michaelmorgan6154]

Why would you not put those water troughs up on pallets. Raise them up, to stop the problem of them fouling the water?

[@Tzippy323]

You can make sauce from the land. I make sweet and sour barbecue sauce, garlic sauce, horseradish, etc. and I grow it all myself in laundry baskets on my back porch. And I am disabled and 71 years old. There is no such thing as not being able to do it yourself.

[@janew5351]

Good for you! I make my own plum sauce, but no plums growing yet so I buy them and reduce the sugar in the final product .

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Justin Rhodes and Rebecca thanks you for showing your video homestead 🙏🏡🐔🐓🐣🐥🦃🦮🐈🐑🐄🐎🐷🐖🐝🎥👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋👍👍👍

[@colleenrodamer9497]

It’s RESPECT RESPONABLITY to the land n ur self for the future this is my opinion on y one should raise food for ur self many blessings from North Texas ❤

[@pamelagreen8215]

Boot shelf for the back door an front

[@wethepeople258]

BeeFit Beekeeping lady looks very eerily like a grown-up Lily.

[@larryculham2858]

Can't we use some tecknology to help monitor the condition of fences? Can't Premier One produce an indicator light to sit atop one of the corner posts so that there is visual cue from a distrance that the power is on?. With a pair of binoculars, one could survey the fencing status. Or perhaps a notification on a phone app. Back in a minute, I gotta run to the patent office....

[@loraypruitt5922]

😊😊

[@tonicook3023]

Is Jonah planning to go to college? Or, are you as the patriarch and homestead owner planning for him to move into the cabin (as you mentioned) when he declares adulthood? If the latter, will you put him on fulltime payroll if he continues to work your homestead, i.e., pay him an actual salary as an employee?

[@Flowers4Bees.Veggies4Me]

Happy Day. 💚

[@HardearnedAcresHomestead-qk3wk]

I looking forward to 40 to 50K of views. I've been enjoying share the journey too.

[@karigonzalez6708]

Boots neatly by the front door? Who might they belong to ….. my money is on Josiah!? 😅

[@icelandicangelhealingherbs1290]

gluten free, do you have a recipe for that? 😊

[@ellensloan3479]

maybe its time for a digital chore chart!

[@camicri4263]

It is so easy for the viewer to criticize, I would like to see their life! I bet it is not perfect! Have a blessed vacation! Blessings!

[@Jahnkeprepper]

I so enjoy watching your videos. It makes my day. Bless you and your family.

[@leahharbison4932]

❤

[@adanur642]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rongarrett1366]

Rhodes Family ♥♥♥♥♥👑👑👑👑👑 Critters ♥♥♥♥♥, treats and tummy rubs. Tonka sens a friendly tail wag and a sniff to his fellow furry friends.

[@melissamitchell2649]

Did you feed the cat and dog?

[@Dawn-di1qs]

just seems like yal running around in circles... and never really fixing things

[@kellyk7419]

I love all your problems! 😂😂❤😂😂

[@Mary-yu3sn]

water issue with barn cows sheep......so close to house horse post water no freeze...

[@MarilynWiley]

Why does the tank have to be SO big it has an automatic waterer on it to constant fill when needed such a waste of time and water changing elevated would help as well. Same goes for the sheep they dont need that HUGE tank for such few sheep.

[@Oururbanhomestead1966]

For someone who claims to live off the land etc, you seem to be failing, you are always sick and your kids look miserable.

[@Homestead777]

Hope Bec will do a bun video

[@janew5351]

Did we get the 3 hot chocolate recipes from the other day?

[@rongarrett1366]

You should get some portable power stations.

[@whodat2210]

He-man keeps stepping and pooping in the water. Why don't you elevate the water container. Put some blocks or something under it?

[@rhondaperry7935]

Permanent exterior fencing and deeply buried water lines. Too much Micky Mouse. Homesteading doesn’t have to be so frustrating.

[@sh4wnb880]

I don't know that we "like" your big problems. We like knowing your family is safe and we tune in more during big events.

[@maggidull1952]

No vacation for the pigs! LOL. Hope you have a great vacation.

[@Kphotog]

I get the living of the land . It seems the content is constant mistakes. I believe work smarter is not harder. But taking all your bread , cookware, and food, that's not a vacation that's working on the road. But whatever relaxes you is what matters.

[@jamesjessee4064]

👍🙋‍♂️❤️😊

[@Lasonja-g8n]

Justin stop working harder and work smarter. I figure you'll understand what I'm talking about

[@kellykrause248]

you really didn't do it like your great grandparents did. they preserved their meat, not frozen. If you truly wanted to do it right, you would do it like the Amish do. Can meat, veggies etc.

[@mikeplummer8904]

Justin, Where are your shoes. ? lol.

[@chrystal4roses122]

I wonder where I Gideon and Henry get they're losing their shoes from you can't even find yours hahaha

[@kimlund5369]

farming is not easy. You will always have issues with something when you have to take care of animals. We learn as we go.

[@judyclennan1212]

Enjoy that well deserved vacation and recharge those batteries of the entire family.

[@Upi_inu]

Imagine.

[@johndowney3248]

Here's an idea: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWLIfaNtq8p-mbcsi=AYHyXJknzjHV5E8O or make a trench to the greenhouse for a frost free water line to a frost free hydrant

[@schex9]

I dont like that weird camera angle with the nearly invisible selfie stick