Making Cream from Crap

Hilarie and I are bringing a new batch of chicks into the brooder house and moving chicks to pasture. And we're worried about completing our barn project this summer, due to hold-ups. Is worrying doing us any good? Does complaining about the state of things do any good? In this video, I'm out to make cream from crap.
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[@Papazipper9436]

God has blessed us with Pete’s fantastically bad jokes , starts my morning with a huge smile ! Thanks Pete and Hillary .♥️

[@mr.t41949]

It’s always a good day when they upload

[@chrisbrackett9779]

Good morning Just A Few Acres Farm

[@andrewmaiden3738]

We need more Pete and Hilary's in the world but also in more influntial and planning positions. You two are so uplifting and positive it is infectious. Bravo

[@vickyburton2434]

Oh my goodness! You are so correct. In today’s world, we need all the encouragement we can get.

[@paulbrown358]

Bad dad joke: A termite with false teeth walked into a bar and asked, "Is the bar tender here?"

[@paulbrown358]

Sorry. I didn't realize I was sending a reply and not a comment...

[@hopeherefords8122]

Thanks Pete for the spot on philosophical view this country is in! Stay positive and love thy neighbor! All we gotta do. Stay true to who we are

[@rontiemens2553]

Agreed. Spending our time complaining about bad things or events means we have surrendered to them. And that is really the choice. Surrender or overcome. I choose to overcome.

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Amen.. The golden rule..

[@jeffc5906]

Great philosophy Pete. If more people in the world would think that way, we could almost extinguish the negativity. Great video, keep up the good work. Waiting patiently for the next.....thanks. Jeff

[@corndoc]

God’s second greatest commandment… love your neighbor as yourself. Truth from God! Amen ❤

[@blaircox1589]

Hoping the 1,000 year storm further to the East didn't effect you much. 😢

[@j1166240]

Great message Pete! It was uplifting and I can relate to trying to have the perspective to enjoy life more with the right mind set. Enjoy your week Pete and Hillarie.

[@Melissah9812]

Thank you for posting this one. I'm guilty of dwelling on the negative these days. It's difficult to build up, rather than tear down. Again, thank you.

[@markflick1641]

Morning Pete and Hillary It doesn’t matter what your videos are about ,being able to spend time with you makes our days better .Thank you for that .God Bless.

[@lynnsweeney4529]

Good morning Pete and Hillary. Thank you guys for taking time to bring us such a wonderful video with a thoughtful perspective. Being appreciative of the beauty surrounding us and taking a moment to enjoy nature. Love your message, thanks.😊

[@Liz-M]

Thanks Pete and Hilary. Thank you for your encouragement to move to being a glass half full state 😊 👍👏🏼👏🏼

[@yepyep340]

I think his point was it's your duty to make your own glass.

[@Liz-M]

@@yepyep340 I heard Pete say that he tries or tried to help people see things in a glass half full way. I’m not sure if it’s a duty as sometimes it’s appropriate to feel like you’re glass is half empty eg. when family or friends are unwell or die 🤔 🙂

[@delzinga06]

Thanks Pete. I found myself sliding down the negative path back in late 2021. Lucky I had family and friends who helped me see what was happening and like you I try to keep my focus on positivity even though I'm surrounded by so much negative influences. Your channel helps me keep this focus.

[@xoxo2008oxox]

I think the jokes need to be in EVERY video! LOL... didn't habanero! 🤣 Oh and thank you and your family for your dedication and positiveness! You sir, are a good soul and familiar!

[@YouT-DJ]

You and the family are living the good life Pete. Unfortunately that is not true for many. And if people are not careful about what media they view... well soon the cup is all the way empty. However, many of us are so spoiled, not realizing how bad it could really be... Thanks for the show.

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

I agree with you totally Mr. Pete. We should all count our blessings everyday as most of us are blessed beyond measure.

[@stevepalmer8285]

Thanks pete and hillary 👍. Wise words.take care.

[@clodoaldomarques401]

Super message, and yes you are right my friend.... it's something to be proud of, and we have to be content and conformed with what we have... God is good, and the earth is blessed. Take care all of you,.

[@leedanielson7452]

A POSITIVE ATTITUDE absolutely works wonders! Try it people!!!😊👍🙏🏻

[@mikegerich1993]

Thanks Pete and Hillary for giving us inspiration. The drone shots of the farm and surrounding areas look so beautiful.

[@farmerrod3159]

You are so right. We need to count our blessings. Look at what is around us. Their is so much good still around us. Have a good day Pete and Hilary

[@zuki6901]

If your glass is half empty, maybe you need a smaller glass.

[@samvalentine3206]

I like that... thank you. Have to remember that for next time when someone says that old parable.

[@paulk6240]

I strongly agree that a good portion of our age group does seem to be wrapped around current events and give up hope quickly. I would like to share a prayer that I refer to during trial times (God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, Courage to change the things I can and the Wisdom to know the difference). I hope this will help with guidance for some.

[@maryricketts8526]

Thank you for the encouragement. I'm 79 live in Idaho and tend to get down at times. Daily I look at my life and try to see the positive. I own my home, I can still take care of the yard or hire things out. I have a loving little dog and two cat's. I do however have a problem with where I live, a nice town that unfortunately is getting bigger and more crowded daily. I'm originally from Alaska and want to go back and have some space and breath the mountain air. ❤ hopefully it will work out. You have such a beautiful farm and are such gracious people. Thanks so much.

[@jeffcooper5789]

I like to see the chickens and what it takes to raise them. Yes, there is plenty of things to be positive about and I am thankful for that. We all need to be reminded of that from time to time. Life is too short.

[@markobenkovic2015]

You have a litle lake on the farm or ? When you showed the drone footage from above its seems so or it is from your neighbour?

[@newhopehomestead5621]

Please never stop telling the silly jokes! They always make me smile.

[@margavanderwel1485]

Dear Pete and Hilary, really nothing more to say than: I love you guys, I love your jokes, and I love your view on things 🤩 thnx for bringing us along, so we can enjoy the beautiful life you live, be safe 😘

[@fionajane56]

The drone footage is beautiful and it does turn the glass to half full. I try to keep positive and the farm is the key. It brings us joy. Your always uplifting!

[@maryherbert9082]

Sixty years ago I had a pet chicken, for a summer. When it was returned to my grandparent's farm, my grandmother would tell me it was the friendliest in the whole chicken barn. She could tell which one I had raised. Thanks for the video.

[@yossig100]

Hi Pete. May God bless you for your optimism, for your creativity, for your vision and looking to the future, for your way of thinking and for the fact that you share the interesting topics with your followers. I sympathize with your love of farm animals, the sharing of children, your and Hillary's modesty, and also the videos of the restoration of the tractors and your visits to the various technical exhibitions. And if I didn't mention the farmers' market - it's not because I forgot, but because of the variety of topics you talk about. Please, continue to be positive, optimistic and diverse as you are, and I will continue to follow from here, from Jerusalem, in the Holy Land. Thanks from the bottom of the heart.

[@adamfontana537]

As you were the man that inspired me to set up a small free range pasture egg business, I wish you would do more videos with the chickens. But in saying that I love all your videos! Thank you 😊

[@sheilasantiago3715]

1. Yes, please do more chicken videos. I enjoy them 2. OMG the end of the video, the pig moved, you know, the pig that I didn't know was there. I said "OMG Pete, look out behind you" hahaha Have a great day😊

[@jws3925]

At 72 I can relate with your observations revealed in this video. I am having difficulty finding joy in life. I just don't seem to have any ambition to do anything. This is a radical change to what my life was like my entire adult life. I always had a project to work on in my shop and things I wanted to accomplish. Not anymore. Things seem to bother me more than they should. I gave up my home (and shop) of 40 years a year ago because it just got too much to maintain. Moved to Florida in a 55+ community to live the "good" life. My wife loves it. I miss the four seasons, hunting, having a shop in which to tinker, the small community in which I felt a sense of community, a home and property that was familiar like that of an old well worn jacket that just feels comfortable and familiar, I miss my tractor and mowing the field, the raspberry patch and my truck. Don't ever give up your modest farm. Work it until you can't any longer. Oh, I suspect you will downsize in many areas just because someday you will not be able to keep up with all you do today but don't give up all of it and radically change your life for something so foreign and unfamiliar. Sometimes there is great comfort and contentment on keeping that old barn jacket around because when you put it on it is familiar, almost an old friend, and strangely the world seems a better place when you have it on.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

I agree John. I don't plan on ever leaving the farm, just slowing down.

[@samvalentine3206]

I just watched your video of your cabin. I can't say that I blame you for missing it. I am happy you had a chance to enjoy the life you wanted when you did. You were doing things at that cabin that I would like to do but the stars have never aligned to do it. So I am 4 years your junior, still in a one-bedroom apartment with my lovely wife, hoping that some day we'll get a place, but I fear it will be more like where you are now, no garage, no shop. As it is, a part of our bedroom is my workshop - bless my wife for allowing me to pursue my hobbies. Hang in there, John! 🙂

[@jws3925]

@@samvalentine3206 You too, Sam. Thanks for viewing a cabin video. I put a couple cabin videos up for the guys but it is public so anyone can view it.

[@jeromecardinale4791]

Great positive energy for all. Good on you pete. We listen then smile your wisdom and faith shine❤🏁😇✝️

[@bigcranch292]

So true Pete... Stay off the news, keep yourself busy with projects and life building, setting goals. And worrying about what you can control or impact....

[@Thaddy62]

Your a Lucky Man Pete Are you the Only child or the Oldest? You have a great wife that stick with you. Great Videos. Very Uplifting. God Bless

[@treborkeeper5052]

Hello Pete, I really enjoy your Sunday videos, thank you... It is certainly true, Politics has gone crazy, and living in Russia, we have the news pumping out the war, 24/7, I dont usually watch the news, preferring to watch your past videos , playing the armchair farmer (FS22), and enjoying the nature around us... Sunday afternoon I make a cup of tea, and watch your video...usually twice.. Many thanks to you and Hillary ..

[@woodsmn8047]

complaints are only useful if ..IF you have a workable solution ...! other wise steer toward the sunny side of the street and never look back ...!

[@maxinerose6664]

Another good t-shirt! My 95 year old mom says ‘ There’s always something to be thankful for. ‘ I believe she is right.

[@birdfeeding]

Always good for a chicken update. Thanks for all you do.

[@geraldschrader8511]

Thanks for the Sunday words of wisdom. You were spot on: there's too much negativity in the world and we all need to work on building up the positive instead.

[@tdhumphreys6516]

You are so right. I find myself getting numb from certain media coverage these days. I often have to take a deep breath and step back. Your channel is one of my step back moments. Albeit since watching your channel, I try not to miss it. Just know your words are worth the time and effort you spend in sharing.

[@johnbean1994]

Negativity is bad in our society!im 51 years old and all I see is young people at McDonald’s and gas stations here in town dressed like bums! But, they willing to work… what is your opinion?

[@sherrymay5243]

There are some in every generation going back hundreds. if not thousands of years, that think the world is going to hell. The fact that it hasn't totally happened yet, and we still have the capability of moving on, is encouraging enough to keep me moving forward.

[@davidschlecht3016]

Pete,great to see the chickens and the stages of growth and how well they are doing . Its always so relaxing to here the hens as they move about as they are relaxed in there feeding and laying their eggs and enjoy the pasture grasses. Beautiful scenery from your drone shots. Happy Sundays

[@markprior6009]

Another great simple but uplifting episode. I always love the aerial footage. Thanks Pete and Hilary ❤️💙

[@cbauman9841]

Pete you make a good teacher. May the Good Lord shine his light on you. God bless you and your family. From Canada

[@corybiltz2461]

Ahh thanks for bringing the "crap" jokes back Pete. It's always worth a laugh for me!

[@kellyschroer2114]

First and foremost, Sunday is our day to worship our Lord and thank Him for all the blessings He has given us for the past week and then asking Him to bless our upcoming week so that our work may glorify Him. We try to rest our minds and bodies in order to tackle the week ahead. If we surrender ourselves and our will to Him, He takes care of us. One of my favorite novenas is the Surrender Novena, “Jesus, I trust in you, take care of everything”. And going into Nature is peaceful because it is all about God, who is peace. That is why we are blessed to be farmers/ranchers. So happy Sunday to all!

[@gailhowell4727]

The one element missing from your commentary is Jesus Christ we can do nothing apart from Him.

[@glenwitteman2585]

Thank you for sharing from your heart. Glen and Sioux.

[@rickharper6320]

I believe some of today’s issues are a result of the necessities of being stuck inside over the duration of Covid and now need to get out and visit a National Park or something they enjoy outdoors. It may help bring back their perpective of how a brief vacation can change one’s entire outlook on life. Turn off the TV, unplug the computer. Turn off your phone & drive !!!

[@ihrescue]

I feel the same as you. In fact I cut out all news feeds and influence peddling media. I still become aware of what is going on and if it is local I get news of important things and emergencies directly from sources. I don't regret cutting the cable and I don't think it is hiding from bad news its survival. I am not Pollyanna like because that is nearly as unrealistic. I also like you idea about people trying to solve problems instead of complaining. Effort toward a goal makes you feel good. Help your neighbors. I only focus on 3 to 5 things at a time. Yes it's okay to keep adding to the lists of things you need to do but you cannot positively impact on more than say 3 to 5 things. Fix them and move to the next priorities. Hopefully your neighbors will see your comments. You all do a great job.

[@msw00]

Keep up trying to uplift, it is hard and sometimes it is a challenge, but the downside is the dark side so stay positive America.

[@nanchesca3950]

We come to your channel to see the goodness in the world❤

[@daleferriss1444]

Hi pete i live in southern Ontario and yes you are right about negative it's the s here i enjoy watching your faring. Activities keep up the good work

[@burlmikesell6168]

We really enjoyed meeting you at the farmers market last month when we were in area for the wife’s high school reunion. . We had hoped to get either fresh chicken or pork chops for a friends bbq get together but the stars didn’t align. Oh well, we punted and bought your Italian sausage and made sausage burgers. So delicious! Who knows we might be back and hopefully at the right time of the year to enjoy more of your products.

[@michaeldempsey4017]

Impeccable timing! I just sat down with my coffee!

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Combatting my wives half empty moving to the country is slowly getting better. I'm hoping she comes around soon. It's so much nicer out here. Cows in the backyard. Three cars a day go past. My own little deer herd. Mowing more than a 1/4 acre. I'm loving it. No delivery anything. Not even a red light!

[@skipbasil2937]

Thanks Pete. We all love you both with the chickens. It’s part of the farming life and brings back memories of times spent on family farms.👍

[@TaurusPrimus]

Pete you have a beautiful farm, it looks bigger from the air I like how you have set it up looks really nice.

[@nelseshaver2679]

Many of us have stayed quiet about what is going on and gave the younger generations the opinion that it is all okay. Speaking ones mind is good. If for no other reason than it allows others to know where you are at. Positive can be over dosed as easily as negative. We love watching your videos and we always look forward to them. Thanks for sharing.

[@jamesleesley]

I think the reason chicks die if you give them food after transport is because they will eat more than normal, gorging themselves on the food, because of the stresses they got from transporting them. Overeating to relieve the stress.

[@morgcharfarms]

I definitely needed some adjustments to my attitude recently. Had some things not work out on the farm that I’ve had planned since last winter. You’re 100% right though when I look around the farm there’s blessings everywhere and I’m living how I want to live. Thank you for the words of encouragement today!! I hope you have a great Sunday!! God bless!!

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

Thank you Pete and Hilary. You are so spot on about the negativity. To many people have lost sight of the fact that it is a choice; half full or half empty. I applaud your effort to try to steer the negative folks in a healthier direction - but that is a tough thing to accomplish and you must have the patience of a saint. Honestly, I can't do it. I just have to walk away because I've lost hope that I have that much influence. I enjoyed the focus on the chickens. Spending more time with them would not hurt my feelings. I also like your aerial footage. Seeing the stripes left in the pasture as the chicken tractors are moved ahead is really interesting. THey really have an impact on the grasses. Hoping you will revisit your decision on pigs - knowing that good genetic feeders are a hit or miss proposition in your region. SO the position is open to be that farmer with great genetic feeders. 😊

[@heffiagametech8094]

Pete I do think we will have a reset in this country to give us what is important.

[@Winterascent]

Would there ever be a time you would convert to an entirely poultry farm?

[@theolathrop8343]

Good morning Pete and Hillary!! I always love your positivity, with so much other stuff going on in the world it’s very refreshing to have someone focus on the positive even when things aren’t going your way!

[@billb4631]

Great vblog ending! Appreciate your insight and wisdom. May God continue to bless! Thank you!

[@mattst.4699]

Chickens are just as cool as other farm animals! Chicken Power!

[@coyroberts8356]

Any fish in the pond? Thanks Pete love y’all.

[@CedricTelford]

Love this video can we get more poultry content

[@kathleenreynolds6492]

Your philosophy on life is uplifting and one of the reasons many of us are loyal followers. But I think it’s equally important to understand and recognize those that are tackling the current political and social problems. You’re correct, sometimes they are so intent that they become obsessive and perhaps upbeat people like you can inject a respite. But we also need to recognize that without people with intense dedication, our opportunities for individual pursuits wouldn’t exist. Small towns and neighbors are important but an expanded view is also necessary.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Unfortunately the only "intense dedication" I usually see is a parroting of what they saw on some slanted news source, and no action; just complaining. There's no "tackling" involved.

[@kathleenreynolds6492]

Thanks for taking the time to respond to my comment. Unfortunately, media on both/all sides is having a field day with all the heightened emotions and many people are in a constant state of anxiety over it. I don’t think there’s a good answer to the worry. I have strong religious belief but I shudder when I hear religious platitudes. And, although I have very clear political beliefs, I don’t see a clear path to resolution. And now that I’ve sounded like one of those obsessives, I’ll end with a big thank you again for the steady, thoughtful path you sound.

[@kevinkemler1367]

Well said Pete!

[@timb8455]

Thank you Pete for another great video! We, for a while, have wanted to try some cornish crosses for ourselves. Thanks to you we got a great start and have had very low mortality. I guess we learned from your mistakes. Thank you so much for sharing. Your videos are "must see tv". Hang in there. " problems aren't problems, they are opportunities "!

[@dr9099]

Hi Pete and Hillary, your talk was spot on Pete. And I want to say I bet there are a lot of city people like me that love your channel and want to see the videos have chicken or chicks sections to them. You mentioned you do not think you tube watchers like the chickens so much. I love to see them come out of the chicken house in the field and all the work you put in to them. It is very interesting, so please keep showing them. Love the “come on “cows for sure but your channel is so well rounded with the farmers market and your tractors and cooking food, it is all just great and appreciated so much! Have a great day.

[@WandaJEaton]

You’d be great on your own PBS show.

[@keithgoenner1124]

Hello from Minnesota Pete I liked this one 😊

[@Kelleena1on1]

Hi Pete that pull bar for the chickens is brilliant , im a new chicken mama now too thanks for the inspiration :-)I love your jokes , there clean , wholesome :-)

[@michaelbissen1946]

I agree 100% Great videos Pete. Enjoying the drone footage.

[@GertDekker]

love your drone shots pete

[@nancyfahey7518]

Thank you Pete. You do lighten our hearts. Bring us back to reality.👍

[@MichaelAllanTorrey]

Good Sunday morning to you, Hillary and family. Just viewing the green lushness of your fields, especially from above, and listening to the Dexters is well enough positive philosophy for me. Always view your videos twice. We should all side with hope everyday. The alternative is not an option. Hope you guys have a great week. Michael, Norwalk Ct.

[@cat441]

We love watching the video about the chickens, we love it all. We totally agree that if one focuses on negative one becomes too negative; balance is the key AND knowing what one can fix and what one can't and letting that be the way. Thanks always from a retired HAPPY couple in Alberta

[@haganquillen8852]

I like Hillary she's gentle with the chicks

[@taracriste1]

Great thoughts Pete, our family always enjoys your positive attitude and hard work ethic. There is always something to be thankful for and sometimes it's even when your faith is tested, praying that you'll come out the other side of the test, more refined, more patient, more grateful. Have a great weekend! God bless ✝️❤️

[@timothyrill3825]

Thank you Pete. It has been stressful. I have been turning the boob tube off more and more. Enjoying the grandchildren more and watching them grow and develop into good people. Life is good and we need to be thankful and help others cope with "Pete's good advise"! Good thoughts Pete!

[@megagregg]

My gosh, complaining about the complainers 😂 I'm just messing with you pete 😉

[@Beverly-e4z]

I love your farm. It's beautiful and it is well managed. You'all are blessed.

[@karenmorse7031]

Thanks Pete for your uplifting video. Just being at my home, with my gardens and chickens is enough for me to recharge after a crazy night of work at the hospital. Your videos make me smile ❤

[@tube8533]

You are fantastic! How you talk, how you see things.... I wish to have more people like you around!

[@d.j.robinson9424]

Great view of life Pete; I worked in a retirement community and one super nice old guy use to always say, after I asked how he's doing, his best response was, I'm vertical and breathing...its a great day ! 👍👍💚

[@plowahead1581]

Hey Pete, We love the jokes. Keep it up! Question: For your family, how many chickens do you save back for yourselves?

[@vickyburton2434]

I love chickens . They are so funny to watch and the meat and eggs from pastured chickens can not be beat. Thank you again for another excellent video.💗💗💗

[@greybear3090]

Got my coffee, nice to spend a sunday morning with you and Hillary, great shirt btw!

[@JetTech1992]

OH IO 🎉

[@coldspring624]

My father and mother-in-law started on their road to financial wealth raising chickens on the Hoover farm in Ohio. He always said he was glad when it was behind him.

[@reginaldwinsor2759]

Thank you Pete for your words of wisdom.

[@arthurthompson4017]

Thank you for your videos. We truly enjoy each and very one of them. You are a great asset to our weekly life as we wait for each one of your new releases.

[@RoadKillsRanch]

Whenever you upload a video, my frame of mind improves. Thank you both. And thanks for sharing.

[@samvalentine3206]

Exactly! I see a new video from Just a Few Acres Farm and my heart is lifted, knowing I am about to receive some goodness! So much to be thankful for - thank you!

[@nedflora1154]

Awesome shirt. Love your videos and the jokes 🤣 thanks Pete , go bucks

[@danbeardshear1356]

By Gods grace it will get better

[@jimnewt9432]

Our current political environment loves folks like you, Pete. They want you to not look at the negative side of what they are doing, but keep your head buried in the sand. They love it when they have free rein to mold our beautiful country we all call home into the far-left liberalization views they love. So one day when you do take your head out of the sand to have a look around. You will find your once beautiful home will be gone, and It will be far too late to do anything about it. Except with the one exception of having to learn to speak and read a new language so you will be able to understand how your new government wants you to think and act. 😢

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

Actually they do not like me very much, because I am an independent thinker and don't fall neatly into the groups that match their political platforms. Don't get me wrong, I do follow the news, and am in despair about how it feeds the idiocy that is growing in America. I have not missed voting day since I turned 18, and I am an informed voter. But I focus almost all my efforts on the importance of logic, reason, and proof and actually talking to real people about what it means to be reasonable during an unreasonable time.