Let's Go Cut Lots of Hay!

Today is the big hay cutting day!
-We do not offer farm tours or accept visitors
-We do not sell from the farm
-We do not ship our farm's products
-We do not sell live animals
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[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

Never stop saying , "hi, I'm Pet, welcome to Just A Few acres farm ". That makes my whole day!!!!❤

[@bgatlin5918]

What’s wrong with a person who doesn’t have a farm, never rode a tractor, doesn’t know much about raising farm animals, etc. become addicted to Pete’s videos? I think nothing’s wrong. It’s so natural to be in awesome nature God created for us. It’s a delight to ride along with you Pete. 😍

[@jerryblair2736]

I'd say you do have a farm, with a great couple to do the work. Just sit back and enjoy, when something breaks or ya look out next morning after cutting and the rain is pouring down just let the manager deal with it. Sometimes it the best way to have a farm, sometimes.

[@bgatlin5918]

@@jerryblair2736 You’re right, I do! 😉

[@lynnsweeney4529]

Good morning Pete and Hillary. I can't say it enough how much we enjoy your videos. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to share your wonderful videos with us. 😊

[@USAReferee]

Hilarie

[@Poyntebreak]

Pete and Hillary are a prime example of what farming and homesteading should be. I never miss a video just to educate myself.

[@81carrerasc]

I know your parents are proud of you, but boy o boy your grand pappy would be ultra proud of the way you steward your land ................ you need to know how much joy you bring people like us watching all around the world mate ......... cheers from Australia ! .....❤❤❤

[@plumbum48]

Really good visuals from the drone, puts the entire operation into focus and gives wonderful sights of the grass waving in the wind. Thanks Pete!

[@johnsandell4501]

Hay hay hay! An old tractor making a man feel young. Pete your smiling is priceless 👍👍👍

[@xoxo2008oxox]

Proper use of your hat after that humor! Have a great rest of the week and hay, thanks! I hope viewers appreciate all the extra work you and your family do to get the variety of shots in your videos! Back in the day, those shots would need helicopter rental, crane rental, rigs for cameras, etc. Now, its just a camera or two, a drone and a computer. Oh and good shots, audio and edits. Thank you for a wonderful morning video with my coffee!

[@just_me8796]

I keep texting my cousin the jokes, he's the joke man, and I like feeding him fuel :D

[@colettenewell4634]

Whoever is your drone operator does a fantastic job and it’s particularly satisfying with haying. I think the sickle mower would be a good candidate for a small restoration project. And your change in storing the hay i think is a great idea. I often wondered how you managed the rotation to make sure none of it stores too long and loses all nutritional value. Love the haying videos. They are so relaxing

[@angielover100]

Pete operates the drone himself. He has a higher optioned, “follow me” drone, that uses GPS and visual technology that can be set up to fly within certain height and distances of the operator. They are higher dollar drones, but give wonderful results making Pete’s videos so great!

[@Kristian_Saile]

@@angielover100I was wondering who was operating the drone. Those shots are fantastic, especially for not being human operated. 👍

[@charleswebster2550]

Once again...best ever video in every aspect Pete & Hilarie! In 20 minutes you have made my day chock full of the best of everything that is good. Now I'm ready to tackle the chores for today, feeling relaxed, positive and happy! All thanks to you! PS: You sure got me when you stopped your mowing for a minute and looked like you just remembered to tell us something important you had forgotten. I waited with bated bresthe! And then......oh no another dad's joke to crack me up....." in tents" no less! That was sure a "gotcha' moment" on me and a bonus point for you, Pete! 🤣 Thanks for all you do for all of us on this planet!

[@nancyfahey7518]

I'm just so glad to see the big food companies haven't squashed you yet. When you're ready to retire please sell to another farmer. We need you more than ever now.

[@paralyzedlife8763]

I don't think pete would accept any deal of any kind to quit farming

[@levijohnson4840]

I doubt he's going to sell a 4th or 5th generation family farm

[@nancyfahey7518]

Maybe he'll kindly do a talk about it.

[@lynnie6-.]

One of his children will take over the farm. When the drone was going over the trees they looked like broccoli. I didn't know the big barn had a door on the other end. It was great watching the hay being cut.

[@kathleenblanchard7971]

@@levijohnson4840 - it's 7 generations...wonderful, eh?!

[@justhavinfun7467]

There's always something hypnotic and soothing about watching hay being mowed...there's something sublime about watching the process...One thing Pete, that I haven't heard you mention is how wonderful the fresh cut grass might smell...??

[@JamesLeatherman]

I've watched all of your first cuttings, and this one was definitely the most aesthetically pleasing. The wind on the grass from the drone shots was par excellence.

[@frenchcanadian1007]

Thank You for letting us see the hens breaking out from the "hen mobile". I so love to watch them and the cackling and singing they make. Also, you cutting hay, Pete, is so beautiful to watch. It reminds me of when I was a kid. We didn't have any hay field. We only had a 7 foot Massey mower and old rake to cut hay in the ditches along the highway. You talked about your grandfather, Pete. I can't help but to think you reminisce about those good times with him when you're out there mowing with the haybine or raking. Also, your stuff runs so smoothly and quietly, Pete! Thanks, both of you, for this wonderful video. Oh I forgot to mention the drone shots are also spectacular! :)

[@Sellarmusic]

I think I enjoy watching you cut hay as much as you do cutting it. It brings back childhood memories of watching my uncle cutting the field across the road from our house with his AC WD and a sickle bar mower. I still remember the smell of fresh cut hay and a freshly baled field.

[@kenn3805]

Pete - Thanks for all the great videos. You have proved beyond a 'shadow of doubt' the Crops (Grass) are Green and the TRACTORS ARE RED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dpynepatriot3138]

Thank you for letting me ride along while mowing hay. It was so relaxing. I can almost smell it. Reminds me of my childhood in the 50s and 60s with my parents on our farm. Thank you for sharing❤

[@bertmenden2645]

Just love the sound of that diesel. Everything else clatters, rattles, squeals, the diesel just has that steady throaty "HRUMMM"...

[@JacquelineMiller-vm6dk]

Fresh mowed fields reminds me of a painting. They are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidk7324]

Wonderful. I appreciate the care and skill you bring to production and editing.

[@TammyHall-o2t]

Love the hay and grass talk! I learn every time!😁👍

[@Canadian_Living_in_Mexico]

I love your hay videos, the best on YT. I also enjoy watching you do maintenance on your tractors and equipment. I would have enjoyed watching you replace the teeth on the rake and the maintenance on the baler.

[@jeanettefoster4051]

I ❤ watching that tractor do it's job. So darn relaxing. Thanks Pete.

[@MikeOrazzi]

Those old tractors are pretty sweet, Pete takes really good care of them too.

[@overwatch2671]

Thanks, Pete, for the Sunday morning ride along. All the work on those fields is paying off in spades. Healthy fields = healthy/happy cows and chickens. See you guys next week.

[@Maze-MN]

I find it esthetically pleasing to watch you cut the triangle field. I finally get the point of it all.

[@348Tobico]

Oh man! DAD JOKE !!

[@threeangelsdiesel]

Another successful hay cutting my daughters love see the chickens run out of the coop

[@RastaHuis]

nothing beats the smell of freshly mowed grass!

[@brendadecker8812]

Leather and horse sweat are right up there with fresh cut hay.

[@348Tobico]

@@brendadecker8812 You took the words right out of my mouth! Sunny breezy spring days with horses still sing thru my blood.

[@JimMiller-y9n]

Pete, I love to see the finger lakes’ big puffy clouds. I grew up just across the lake from you on a dairy farm. The experiences I had cutting hay are indelibly pressed into my mind and who I am. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

[@brycewiborg8095]

Dad wouldn't leave the rattle cap on either. We used cans when we left a tractor outside. Thank you Pete.

[@PlaneViewFarm]

One of my favorite things as a kid was when Grandpa would start his farmall 300 and blow the can off of the muffler. I think he did that when I was around just because he knew I liked it.

[@jeankipper6954]

So beautiful, the happy cows in the wonderful brilliant green pasture.

[@firemanj35]

Pete, two things, one we didn't get to see the chickens moved 😢. Two no wounder you cows are so happy 😂😂😂 have a blessed week.

[@jtx-tube]

Excellent information for a newb homesteader. Thanks again!

[@cstarkey4868]

Your haying videos are my favorites, with the bulls battling out who's top dog as my 2nd favorite. The drone shots were stellar. Love seeing the whole landscape of your part of the country.

[@sheilasantiago3715]

You could make a 4 hour video of cutting hay and I will still sit here and enjoy every last minute of it

[@richardanderson9957]

I seldom ever make comments but watching this video with the panoramic views of the farm and miles of lush forest and green fields was most encouraging and nurtures my near dead feeling of optimism about our shared future. Thank you. I needed that.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

You're welcome Richard.

[@michaelogrady7181]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm Who operates the drone while you cut hay?

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

I do.

[@michaelogrady7181]

@@JustaFewAcresFarm You Sir, are a very talented man!

[@MikeOrazzi]

Yes, the drone shots are beautiful.

[@nicholaspower4621]

You are right that tractor sounds absolutely wonderful! It looks like you will have a cracking crop as well!!

[@garyjernigan2697]

That tractor sounds beautiful. I would have no trouble falling asleep to it's sound. I like the music at the end also. My favorite YT channel by far. Thanks for letting us ride along.

[@stuartsplace100]

Happy Sunday Pete and Hilery

[@LimestoneCoastCustoms]

Pete, you should probably explain that the rollers are actually called "conditioner rollers" because they are there to break the stalks to even out the drying of the fodder. When I grew Lucerne (12 months of the year) narrowing up my windrows was critical to retaining some colour & nutrient in our hay because we lived in a hot climate (not just for clearance for the next round) All places have their own unique ways of drying hay, I often battled pending thunderstorms while bailing to get everything into the barn before it was spoilt. Tough times for us, but rewarding none the less!! Thanks again for sharing & bringing back such Great memories !

[@grantmagnuson4883]

You are going to really enjoy the 856 next year. We never had a wide front tractor. A DC case, an A John Deere, and a 1949 silver king with one wheel in the front. We had an all of her trailer mower. That we pulled with the silver king. It only had four gears, and third gear, full speed was about 8 miles an hour, and we could cut hay with that mower twice as fast as our neighbors who have the Mounted sicklebar mower’s like you have for your H.

[@ericfunnell1901]

The drone shots mixed in are outstanding. Thank you again.

[@kyndrakoomsa3743]

Good morning Mr Pete and to your lovely wife 🦋 The cluck-clucks are are in chicken party place 🥰. An d the herd is so sweet and mannerly, the calves will shape up👍 Great video , thanks for taking the time 😍

[@348Tobico]

The bulls sure have a sweet set up in the new addition! Sunshine to lay in, fresh breeze and nice dry shelter. The good and gentle life. That tractor sounds so sweet! I'll trade ya' a couple hours at the desk for a couple hours on the tractor. Deal? Take a break buddy-- I'll mow a while. Go start up the barbecue!

[@davidchristensen6908]

Lots of fun drone video. It really adds to the videos.

[@huntdowse9727]

Great shots of the haybine on operation!

[@miguelavelasquez8056]

Awesome video pete chickens look good cattle look awesome and always nice to see you cut your hay fields with your oldschool tractors thank you for sharing blessings to you and your family

[@joanlittle4235]

Beautiful day and video Thanks

[@jonathancrissinger2301]

Hay making season is always fun. I love mowing and raking hay. And the smell is the best, thank you for sharing. I hope you have great weather and can get it all in without delay. Have a great day and I'll see you later.

[@trevortanton1512]

I have just started watching your story I am a old farm worker in the uk and it is the first time I have seen a grass reaper like yours working and what a lovely sounding tractor. I shall be watching a lot more

[@byronholmes2496]

Good day to all, peace and joy.

[@jacoblewis3273]

I love these videos of you on the tractor. You can see the joy you have for the work.

[@robertkelley1990]

Good to see all the hay cut and ready to roll up hope the weather holds out until you get it rolled up and put in the barn have a good day.

[@superliner101hobbyfarming]

Glad somebody is getting some hay made. Can’t catch a break from the rain down here in Maryland

[@Paul-ck8rl]

Most incredible drone flying i have seen in HD. Seeing the vibrant green turn in to a shimmering light green is insanely satisfying. It never gets old. Thanks Mr Pete!

[@chrismedaris4873]

Yes sooo happy right now normal life god bless u all a spot of sun in a dark world

[@hansjansen7047]

I kind of miss the old farming days,but I'm not sure I could stand the pace at my age now, so I really like your videos. Watching you start up the haybine, reminds me that I've thought about how you start with the first cut on the outer edge of the field. My dad always started with the tractor on the outside so he had some idea of how close to get to the fence row. That was with a five foot cut horse mower behind the 9N Ford/Ferguson, and the later 6 foot cut wasn't much different. The 7 ft mounted mower meant I (I don't think my dad ever cut hay with that one) had to stay an extra foot away from the fences.

[@michaeld_68]

Ah , must be Sunday morning on the farm !!! Good morning Pete 🌄

[@sandrarhea2328]

Thanks Pete for another peaceful video on your Just a few acres farm. It’s so satisfying to watch a hay field being mowed.

[@beejls]

The relaxing pleasure of watching you cut hay. So peaceful. The dad joke took me a minute. But I got it. 😀

[@theburnhams2925]

The inverted bean can on the muffler "caps-off" this (very enjoyable) video. I, too, enjoy haying, except it's always hot as blue blazes when you're doing it. Keep 'em comming, Pete!

[@HensOnly]

Glad to join you in making hay and riding the tractor! Fun times!

[@geraldsundberg3610]

There is something about mowing and sawmilling I can watch allday!

[@TheBeaker59]

Who else waved back when Pete waved at the drone I did :) So my little "Farm" is the size of the triangle field. Half an acre is the house sheds and gardens (lots of gardens, yup, lots of gardens.) its a hobby but a productive one. We raise 4 steers from 4 days old to 1yr to 2yrs.

[@steverichardson2224]

Thanks Pete! When I saw the title, my first thought was, Pete had good weather this week. Hard to beat a hay bind for us old schoolers. Here's one for you, "I see you have GPS on your tractor. Genuine Pete Steering!" Have a good day! Murfreesboro, TN

[@samvalentine3206]

Good one with the "GPS" acronym! 😊

[@Dan-qy1rg]

I'd bet that you and Hilarie are happy to have the grass cut there at the chicken pen, makes it easier pull chicken tractor and walking with it. You did a nice job at explaining the way the haybine works, my son and I ran a JD 1209 for about 8 years, speed of cutting and clean cutting go together, along with good sharp sections, guards, hold downs and a level bed plate. I enjoyed watching, brings back some good memories, thanks Pete. I hope your week goes good!

[@shirleyjames9697]

This is my favorite channel!! So much common sense!!

[@normawright292]

And you love every minute of it! Love the drone shots of the newly mowed fields and whole farm. Thanks Pete - have a great week and we'll see you soon!

[@Timmer1957]

Oh that warm tingling watching to the end. Smell that fresh cut hay.

[@MauriceGaudreau-c9j]

Thank you Pete! I really enjoyed this video from the beginning till the end. I love the way you work with your wife, the way both of you care for your animals and how they respond to your kindness care. And the mowing part was great. The aerial views were super. See you next time. Like Jack says you are a very talented man.

[@dimplesforlife.]

Relaxing and enjoyable at the same time. Thanks Pete & Hilary.

[@USAReferee]

Hilarie

[@jeremycraddock4108]

Hi Pete, Hilary and family. I could watch hay mowing in real time, that too is my ASMR..if only you could smell the hay as well.

[@JamesColeman1]

A+ on the drone work (and the cutting of course).

[@bevjane7245]

I can almost smell freshly cut grasses, so very heavenly. I do hope the dry conditions continue as forecast! The closing music reminds me of old movie Reservoir Dogs. The hungry chickens and chicks so don't mess around when feeding time comes. I'm going go mow down 3 poached eggs with butter now, with RealSalt, NoSalt and white pepper, perhaps my favorite food, along with some bacon OR "wild caught" sardines, and a very large bowl of salad. I sure wish I had your eggs instead, even so am thankful for what I do have. Fun to see all you two do!!! Lotta great work and beauty,

[@jamesray4736]

That’s why the cows are mellow and happy

[@artszabo1015]

I never get tired of watching your haying videos. Melissa from Ohio

[@PeterDowd-r9b]

Pete and Hilary, Thank you for taking us along on your farm activities . The Bulls , Cows and Calves look very content and healthy . As well as the Laying Hens who are foraging a some grass for some great eggs. When Your International Harvester Tractor is in engaged operating the hay bind, it makes a very nice humming sound that is very pleasant to listen too. Your explanation on how the Hay Bind operates was great. I really enjoyed the wonderful filming on the ground and the great drone filming , providing an overhead view of your farm and the hay mowing as well. Passing along Best Wishes to You Both from southern New Brunswick Canada.

[@brianstrawser3654]

There for a second I thought you were going to play 'stuck in the middle with you." Would go perfect with the leaf. Love the mowing videos. Very soothing.

[@Farmboygraphics]

Thank you! I sure do miss mowing hay. Used the same model haybine but pulled it with a 966 that had a cab. I remember sitting on the floor of that cab when I was maybe 9 or 10 while my dad mowed until after dark and had to turn on the lights. Jump ahead 10 years and it's me mowing, getting covered with bugs laying on the ground changing a guard or a blade. Now at 58 I don't mind getting stuck behind a tractor on the road. Still love the smell of hay and corn silage. Again, thank you 😊

[@maryricketts8526]

Very enjoyable. That second field definitely did look different. Much more thicker and heavy. The view from the drone is magnificent. What beautiful country you live in.

[@bobmoroney3643]

I sure did enjoy this video. Always something new to learn. Thank you Pete.

[@keithwest2575]

Another great one. You solved the rattling problem, and found a recycle use for another can! Really enjoyed your music selection at the end. Thanks and keep them coming. Take care and stay safe!

[@thirrybelisle]

Good morning Pete, keep envoying all the small things in life. This year is hard for me as my wife is losing her fight with cancer and she only have a couple of days/weeks left. The future of my small farm is uncertain because of that. I have a lot to think about in the next few months so please keep puting video up as it help me change my mind on what is happening.

[@jammin4372]

Prayers for you, your wife, and your entire family. May God grant you strength and peace.

[@charleswebster2550]

One day at a time, friend. Sometimes, one minute at a time. May God grant you the serenity to accept the things you cannot change, the courage to change the things you can, and the wisdom to know the difference. ❤🙏

[@leevalley6851]

I grieve with you and so sorry you are going thru this very painful time for you and your wife. Will be praying for you both that the Lord grant you peace beyond understanding and wisdom to know what to do.

[@SwannOG]

I miss the wonderful smell of fresh cut hay. Loved it as a kid and still do now.

[@brianhayes7618]

Mowing hay was one of my favorite jobs back on the old homestead. Very relaxing and the sweet smell of just cut grass followed by the sweet aroma of new hay It was the best thanks for sharing

[@BigJohn51976]

Pete I could watch this 24/7. I really enjoy the hay cutting videos as well as the times you use the bar mower on the Farmall H I believe. Keep up the great work.

[@suzmj2]

Cutting in the fields, then cutting the video. Mad editing skills with all the different angles. Great video!

[@karenwood8300]

Great drone work. Absolutely loved watching the hay get cut. Thoroughly entertaining.

[@karenzorn773]

Love watching you cut hay and seeing your daily life on the farm, great shots during video, keep on farming.

[@RoBA7]

It looks so easy. Just driving😅. But I know it isn’t. That was a colorful, lively, eventful and interesting video. Again. Thank you and good luck with the drying.

[@kevinkoepke8311]

That triangle field is sure a gem. I worked a custom haying operation in my late teens, and how much fun it was. A lot of hard work, but outside. We baled square and halling them was the work. Wish I still had that energy now. Thanks, Pete

[@grantmagnuson4883]

In central Minnesota, we had to Swath our oats before combining. We had a 12 foot McCormick Deering swather with the wheels sticking out the back. It had two canvases that brought the grain to the inside and then a canvas that’s spit it out the back. I pulled it with the John Deere, and when we got to the end of a cut the turn, what caused the swather. To move backwards and come into the next 90° angle cut perfectly. I love cutting hay and I loved Swasing grain

[@albertajohnson7085]

I love the drone footage the straight rows are so satisfying!!!

[@frankcurley]

I understand the attraction of cutting hay...the sounds of both the tractor and binder rhythms are soothing.

[@jammin4372]

Another great video. Love the drone footage. I assume that is Hillary's contribution. Just beautiful.

[@USAReferee]

Hilarie's

[@chrismorgan6898]

I could just watch over and over and over.

[@chanwittwer4925]

Good morning Pete and Hillary 😊 I think Hillary almost needs armor when she feeds the broilers the way they rush the feeders😊 Pete, you were right about how beautiful the grass looks with the wind blowing across it❤ Watching these having videos makes me wanna run out to the nearest auction and load up on all the IH/Case tractors and haying equipment I can get my hands on. I love these videos, they're so relaxing and a wonderful way to start the morning 😊😊❤❤

[@cavalcadekidstevehoag38]

Thanks for the memories Pete. Back in 1974 I was fourteen years old. My uncle put me on the 504 with the New Holland hey bine and let me go mower fields for him on his farm in East Genoa. I cultivated in later years with the 504 as well.

[@bonniedunkin-brady9358]

That's some beautiful thick hay. And the smell of fresh cut hay is like no other. So fresh ..great smell, wish there was a such thing as smell-a-tube😂

[@mikedaugharty5544]

when the chickens leave the coop viewing is my funnest part of the video drone footage is so excellent and my enjoyment is excellent of that viewing

[@janeteckhart4886]

I love watching you cut hay. Very relaxing. I can almost smell it. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, it looks like you'll be sitting pretty for hay this year. Should help you sleep better at night.