My First Time...What Could Go Wrong? - Farm Vlog

Homestead Farm life animals chores barn cats dogs livestock chickens ducks geese pigs self reliance survival skills building pond fun vlog SUBSCRIBE and help support the channel. And don't forget to drop a comment. It helps us to build this channel into something special. We're transforming this 90 acre property into a self reliant homestead and farm stay vacation rental. We're building infrastructure to accomodate future growth such as barns, duck house, 7 coop chicken house, water hydrants, planting an orchard, building a garden etc. Chickens, ducks, geese, mini pigs, rabbits, a bunch of barn cats and two old english sheepdogs make up our team here at the farm. Please follow along on our journey of transforming this place into something special.

[@claudiarusso6702]

Charlie Chaplin would be a great name for the bunny with the black nose! Perfect 👍😃 Dexter is definitely NOT eating mice compared to Fozzy bear!😹Molly playing hide and seek is adorable and Chad learning to use an excavator! 👍👏👏👏👏👏Never a dull moment at the farm! Excellent 👍😻👍👏👏👏👏👏❤️

[@RJH_LIL]

I like that name for the rabbit. Good 👍🏼 one.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yup there’s always some happenings at the farm 😄

[@lindam2090]

I like how you appreciate the cats for the work they do. Not just treating them like barn cats without contact or additional food. You watch for their safety and diet. This make me like your channel even more. The farm must be hard work!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

My early videos it was just me, Molly & Stormy our first barn cat. She was a sick kitten and lived with us for a while. She’s responsible for turning me into a cat person, she used to sit on my shoulder like a parrot everywhere I went. I miss her.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Barn Cat Origins: Stormy Eyes kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6G3mmShl5x-pKc

[@artistheart5272]

Just wondering- how are they at night? cats I have ate night cats- sleep a lot during the day and prowl at night.

[@donnac7057]

I really like how much you truly care for your animals! It shows in many ways, but especially with the cats. You make me smile every video!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

❤️❤️❤️

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Your animal all get,along I think it's because of your good nature too . I wouldn't let the cats deal with the rat . Rats are nothing to play with . Do your research on it . There not good to have around either they will infest your farm . One farm brought in a ratter they killed by Dogg's while they flushed the ratt wholes with water .thirty or more .he used several kinds of Dogg's another animal like a mink . Interesting to watch but not . Good luck .

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Aww thnx 😊 I think the cats can at least catch the young rats though no? They catch chipmunks and they’re about a similar size. I can always use traps too.

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Jimmy Hendrix!!!! But I love Freddie Mercury too…

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

😁

[@ceciliapreziose3783]

Dexter is such a buddy

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yeah he’s such a cool little farm panther 🐈‍⬛

[@andresdelcampo6733]

I think you're gonna get more snow up there in the North Country. We're getting rain and snow here in New England in a couple of days, probably the same storm.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

🙀

[@bevfrench3496]

I trained my dogs to come to a plastic whistle. sure saves me screaming . what about "Prince" for a rooster name? many loved that guy. I still can't get over how you can get ALL of the cats in at night, every single one of them. your the boss. Actually that is not to level out the ground , although you could use it that way. that is stabilize your unit if you are too close to an edge or soft ground. You will know when you really need it, lol Why are you not using the claw to grab those stumps when ready to come out......you are getting the hang of it.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

that's cool. I actually did try to use the claw but i guess the stump was too heavy.

[@cecilia7932]

I hope Fauzzi is okay, feels like he's been low lately :(

[@heyjohan9009]

Hello Chad I love your videos, they are so beautiful and you are so likeable😀, I have an idea if you want for Mama Pig, if you don't have space in the stable you could build her a small hut in the summer and make a small enclosure in the meadow, like that She can also eat the grass and become a little fatter again. I myself come from Sweden and also have a few large pigs and they love to eat grass in the meadow in summer. Kind regards from Sweden😃👍

[@marydingus4360]

Can't wait to see the duck pond! You will make it beautiful, plus an added addition to your farm!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yeah I think it’s gonna be fun 🤩

[@VintageStylebyJo]

Best claw crew ever😍The kitty instant replay made me smile❤Thank you🤗So you know your on a farm when a kitty goes into the bunny house 😳😅

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

❤️❤️

[@camerenboyd7764]

I've said it once and I'll say it again- Fozzy is a housecat at heart

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

😄

[@cherylowen7067]

Get jack russels for the rats

[@krautnapped]

Cats aren't actually good at hunting rats, specifically. Rats are big and have a lot of fight in them, so the cats might not want to hunt them. If they do get in a scrap, rats are pretty good at protecting themselves which means the cats might get hurt and catch something nasty during the fight. This is why people bred terriers (e.g. the Rat Terrier) to deal with rats on farms, factories, and households. I'd look at another method, as long as it's not poison, as cats (or dogs) might eat a dead poinsoned rat. I had a sweet outdoor cat that probably at a poisoned creature and it didn't end well.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yeah you could be right, I’d say it depends on the cat. I definitely never use poisons either. If not the cats will at least catch the young rats and I’ll have to set some traps when Big Red the rooster can rejoin his flock. Cheers.

[@brookmontoya2253]

I'm really excited for your duck pond! It's going to be a game changer! Love you guys and your farm! ❤❤❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I think it’s gonna be a fun little spring project

[@healthyhomestead]

I am so happy Molly didn’t disappear, and was only playing hide and seek. But, Molly you scared dad! Don’t do that! 🥰🤩

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yeah really. 😆 I always want to know where they are and get worried when I don’t. Stinkers.

[@cozyhomemakingvibes]

Mornin ☀️☕️ Happy Easter!🌷🪻🐑 Big Red is looking good!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Morning, yes his feathers are getting there.

[@AmandaDoll-hi4dr]

I like your potbelly pigs and cats 🐈 😻 ducks and chickens 🐔

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Awesome!!! 🤩

[@AmandaDoll-hi4dr]

You are welcome chad

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Ok… Farmers do not drive mini-coopers!! lol… where's the Ford F-150?!?! 😂😂😂😂

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Haha but I can drive 100 km using only 7.1 litres of fuel 😂 I’ll need a truck at some point.

[@ZippedUpKitz]

@@HiddenSpringFarm LOL…. True…. But yeah, you need a REAL farm truck! Personally, I prefer Ford F-150's or F-250's… but, a good GMC or Chevy will do the job too! You can’t haul much in that little mini of yours! I just got such a kick when I saw you climb out of that little car! Have a blessed day my Canadian friend!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@ZippedUpKitz we also have a Honda Pilot suv, it fills up with feed fine but yes it has limitations.

[@ZippedUpKitz]

@@HiddenSpringFarm yeah, that will haul feed alright… 😉

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Good morning!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Morning!

[@domenicm3083]

I’m looking for some pigs. I’m north of Uxbridge and would love to come pick up your pigs. Also would love a proper tour of your octagon pen. I just bought a 10 acre property and moving in on the 2nd/ tomorrow. I’ve raised chickens and turkey on my one acre property. I’m looking to grow now. Let me know how to contact you. I’m serious

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Email is in the channel page, you can start there and we can get the ball rolling. Uxbridge is not that far at all, we’re not too far from Orillia.

[@domenicm3083]

@@HiddenSpringFarm sounds good brother, I’ll hit ya up in the morning

[@domenicm3083]

@@HiddenSpringFarm I’m in Leaskdale

[@RJH_LIL]

Morning Chad. Glad the snow is gone. Good job on the excavator. Do I see you owning a mini one in your future? Hmmmm

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yeah it’s nice to be able to get this work done.

[@goodnaturedsimpleton3533]

I would pay money just to come hang out with with all your kitties.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

You can always book the farmhouse 😝

[@goodnaturedsimpleton3533]

@@HiddenSpringFarm oops... you called my bluff. Well played.

[@colly1952]

You just unearthed what looked from here like some really good soil.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yes the soil is fine, it just needs a lot more organic matter to make it less sandy.

[@stanleykeith6969]

Chad, you should have that blade down when digging, it Help with the load and less strain on the machine.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I realized that after a while 😆

[@colly1952]

I'd heard someone say that you could spread/sort of sprinkle that clay stuff over the water and it would settle kind of where it's needed.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Well bentonite can be laid but not sprinkled in the water that won’t work. It needs to be spread evenly and fairly thick like 12 - 14 inches otherwise it’ll leak. It needs to be dampened and compressed to do it right.

[@Rogue1417]

I watch Gold Shaw Farm also. He has a big rat that has been out witting him despite what type of trap he tries. Its big.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

back in the winter I caught 7 or 8 rats using traps in the barn. Maybe he has smarter rats lol.

[@hazelsmith2]

I get worried when my cat goes out for half an hour!!!😂

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Haha so true, I know the feeling.

[@leonafaryna7617]

Next thing we know, Chad will be practising for Formula 1😎. Never boring with Chad around😛

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

YES!!! “ I’m a good driver”

[@mikek8089]

We have two house cats, and one of them, our orange guy, (Cheeto) just loves your channel. He sits in front of the TV and even "talks" to the animals that he sees, especially the cats.🤣

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Haha that’s too funny, I love it 😻

[@mikek8089]

👍😻

[@martinburi6648]

yeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! I love your Channel... Thx for your Work and Time.... Greas from Swiss

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Goadenhomestead]

Name the new rooster Prince

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

😄

[@paulhall1239]

Great Video My Friend 👍 you did good using the excavator for the first time. The cats all look great I love them very much 😻 they are so amazing and they love you too the moon and back. Good to see the pigs are doing well ❤ have a wonderful week Chad 🫡🤝

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Always keeping it real. It was a great experience for me, let’s see how I do digging the pond.

[@primrose3524]

Olive is growing up! She will be a great do like her sister. Nice work on the excavator. Proud of you!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yup she’s amazing just like Molly 😊

[@lindam2090]

Bowie for David Bowie.. Jim Morrison, Ronnie Van Sant.. I like Freddy too.

[@leonafaryna7617]

Yah! David Bowie 🐓

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

😁

[@DavidD03820]

Duck meat is my favorite! Can't believe cats don't like duck. Duck is best with dumpling and cabbage. Whole duck is now so expensive.

[@illuminatingchiron]

What if we were interested in one of your pigs 😅 how do we go about that?

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Are u within driving range? We’re close to Orillia. If u are, just email me…it’s on the channel page.

[@huntakilla1234]

Chad: We have a busy day on the farm! Molly: That's great, dad. I'm gonna go sleep in the workshop. Have fun 😂

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Haha exactly. We just started the day and I went to the pigs and noticed she’s gone. She snuck in and layed down then I closed the door 😆

[@adventuresofafirestarter3718]

Nice job! You learned that pretty quick.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Fun too

[@Wicked_urban_garden]

You did a great job on the mini excavator. I love your videos. Thank you

[@JoanneMercader]

Cat house is fantastic ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JaneAtkins-m6s]

Oh my god. You mentioned Freddie Mercury. Thanks. Im smiling now for the rest of the day. Your videos are so brilliant every one. Still a few more to watch from year 1. But nearly there Have a great April fools. Xxx Emma UK. X

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Oh boy, so much has changed since those early videos…both me & the farm 😂

[@doinacampean9132]

Well, you could bury the stump and create a Hugelkultur mound :)

[@eccanado4593]

I would absolutely love to adopt the black and white diamond faced piggie!! Just.. I'm in Oregon. Is that even possible?!

[@artistheart5272]

Were you ever in the military? Just curious.. 😊

[@cathymcgee1674]

Those are the sweetest dogs and really beautiful. I remember growing up and seeing the movie shaggy dog. I loved that too. ❤😊

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yes exactly, for years and years they were the “go to” dogs for movies, tv and commercials. Then they just disappeared as people’s lives got too busy…no time for grooming I guess. Even I don’t have time too that’s why they get groomed by a pro every 6 weeks or so, but I wouldn’t trade these dogs for anything, love em

[@jhy8212]

I found this channel recently, and I absolutely love it! It's so wholesome it makes my heart melt. I live in the swamps of Louisiana, and our rats can get pretty large. Once, my boyfriend's cat caught a rat that was about 2-3ft long (tail included). He brought it into our house, and we had to chase it out with a broom, haha. You may want to put 2 or 3 of your best hunters in the chicken coop when it's rat-catching time.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

That’s awesome thanks 😊 Once the weather is warmer I’ll test my best cats skills. It’ll be a good experiment.

[@terrigolds8497]

WOW! You have beautiful soil.

[@JamesSmith-jr2rc]

Chad you know you want a excavator now. Lol

[@lucinaramsey4705]

I’m excited to see the pond being built, 20 ft. Is plenty big enough, they are going to love it guaranteed. 😃

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Can't wait!

[@MrPossumeyes]

I like how the excavator has a McLaren logo on the side. Take things easy on your first go, mate!

[@AMS7200]

I love your cats that just pop up. Look at how they hold their tails. Straight up with a curl at the end says they are happy!!!😃 ❤❤

[@pauladecarvalho9741]

Frank Sinatra a name for one of yr Roosters

[@tessafarrell6172]

If you weren’t so far away, I would totally take two boys off your hands! They would be great buddies with my goats and horses! 😢 Enjoy watching ❤

[@T_with_Headphones]

I do worry about Fozzie. Obese cats will often develop diabetes and you do not want that. :(

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I always get him out and about to get exercise. We both need to lose a few pounds 😆😉

[@mariecraig239]

Hey Chad, we live in the country on a mountain side in Maple Ridge BC. The lot is 4 acres three of which is giant redwood trees…I am quite frightened of rodents. I learned from another You Tube Channel that rodents have no mechanism to relieve themselves of flatulence. If you make a mix of 1/2 cornmeal & 1/2 baking soda. The gas builds up inside them and they die. What I like is that this mixture will not harm their predators. I got some plastic containers and put the mixture in. I added a bit of peanut butter. 1Tbsp. Mixed it into the cornmeal mixture. It seems to have helped. Certainly worth a try. I’d pour some down the rat holes… We have two Sheepadoodles. Our female Roxy had a planned litter last Oct. we kept one of her sons, he definitely has a stronger sheepdog gene. Your dogs remind me of our male.

[@JH-ml5cp]

Good video, the dogs are always with you. I hope you can achieve everything you wish. Thanks for the videos and the relaxing moments.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Oh yeah they’re my best girls, such loving dogs.

[@bonniebroadway9181]

I love cats. You take such good care of your animals and show such care of them. Good luck with your duck pond. 😊❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@bonniebroadway9181 🤗

[@naegwut]

Hehe your giggle

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

❤️

[@doinacampean9132]

When I had professional tree removers cut down a tree in my backyard, they left the roots in, but they cut the stumps at ground level, then they bore into the wood surface, so I could spread some dirt above it and still have a lawn. We had mushrooms for years, after every rain :) The tree was, unfortunately half dead and very close to the house and I was afraid of the next big wind storm.

[@gilscot100]

Love your videos Chad. Check out The Last Homely Garden on KZbin. It is Kate Jackson’s channel and she hired a handy man to put in a wildlife pond using a liner. Similar size to what you want I think. We have an 8 year old ginger neutered tom cat called Gaston. Best rat catcher in the neighborhood and he has caught some big ones. Likes to eat them too 😖. Sometimes he leaves us the whole rat, or a head or innards. He’ll go up on the roof and catch bats. Doesn’t like the taste of those.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I watched a bit, definitely different than what I’ll do…not sure why they framed it with wood. Plus she used a pvc liner which is far less resistant to uv rays. I ordered an edpm liner which is a thick rubber. Either way was long as most of it is covered the sun can’t touch it and it’ll be fine. I’m sure hers will be beautiful too. Gaston sounds like a killer 🔪

[@gilscot100]

@@HiddenSpringFarm I shall enjoy watching your progress on your pond. Different country - England - so maybe availability of product? Where the pond has been located is extremely boggy, wet ground. Kate needs something firm to walk on to get to the pond from her house hence the boardwalk. Kate went through a spell of ill health and had to give up keeping chickens but still has her bees. She also had a goose who is called Eileen who she gave away to a nearby neighbor but Eileen keeps coming back, and when the first water filled the pond she was right in there claiming it for herself 😁

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@gilscot100 oh I see, it was very muddy. I guess I’d have to watch more to see the entire picture.

[@bobmanp8653]

Jani Lane or Kevin Dubrow

[@iheartnydolphins]

I seriously appreciate your content so much. You and your animals bring me so much joy.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

that's great to hear, thanks so much.

[@dianecooper7502]

Great job. Luvin’ the claw crew close ups. And the piggies and your puppies. The best. ❤️

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Awesome!!! Thnx 😁

[@marilynmaker5942]

Good to see you having fun with that excavator! lol... The soil where you removed the stumps looks very rich and nice. I look forward to watching you make the pond! Have a good week Chad 😀😀

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

oh yeah I had a blast

[@louiskalubi5048]

You are inspirational to us❤

[@evelynrogers7145]

Yes, it’s scary if you can’t find them. Those coyotes are around

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

yeah that's why I always want to know where they are.

[@msfeistybabe]

Do the dogs have the airpod trackers also? Don't remember seeing it mentioned in videos like the cats.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

@@msfeistybabe good question. No, I did have them on but the dogs get it wet so easily and ruined a few of them so I gave up.

[@manub6556]

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[@arcobalenonellorto8994]

Next time that you have piglets post immediately a post with the number of male and female asking who would by a fixed male, so you can ask your vet to do it when they are babies. I don't know if you're in time to do it the cheapest and easiest way.

[@manub6556]

Ich freu mich schon auf die Videos....vom Teich bau🎉🎉🎉❤😊😅

[@grace4me0707]

Try water Misters. ❤❤❤❤

[@grace4me0707]

Chicken Fry 😂😂😂

[@KatySimpsonLive]

Well done with using that excavator and getting the stump out! I would recommend a large deep pond so that the ducks don’t make it stinky too quickly! I’m sure it will be so lovely when it’s finished. Please give all the kitties a stroke from me. I miss being able to have a cat now that we live next to a busy road. They are so lovely. Thanks for all the fun!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yeah I’ll make the centre 3 or 4 feet deep, definitely don’t want a stanky pond 😆

[@StuWright]

"billie and the pigs" its like a rock band 🐷

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

YES!!! 👏

[@manub6556]

Chad.....DU KANNST ALLES💪💪💪💪💪😄😄😄❣️

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

Love how happy you are. You've created a beautiful life for yourself ❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

😄

[@heatherstanton4483]

Fozzy Bear loves you so much. I think he wants to be your house cat! Sweet little drool boy

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Maybe so but then he’d be alone everyday 😆. At least this way we can hang out.

[@heatherstanton4483]

@@HiddenSpringFarm just seeing this. He’s such a good boy!

[@FelineFina]

How about HENdrix or Ziggy Stardust🐓

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Great names 😉

[@raycatlin3554]

W0W Nice Deere to have on'th farm & stay 0ut of th garden . That machine will keep you busy as you'll Find ways to utilize it. Gr8t , 🦆 pond near garden 🎯 all the way around !

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

It’s gonna be some good experience for me.

[@doriskuhberger8559]

Awesome video again Chad. You did good with the excavator. Well done. Thank you for sharing. Love and Blessings to you all. ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏 Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Glad you enjoyed it. was a lot of fun actually.

[@doriskuhberger8559]

@@HiddenSpringFarm 👍

[@suzannemartin1202]

That excavator looks like a useful machine, what fun to have access to that! Could use that around my property! 😊

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Very fun, more fun then I expected 😄

[@paulaomalley2195]

Just adore all your animals, your videos are so much fun to watch.. Your a funny guy 🤣😻😻😻

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

❤️❤️❤️

[@artistheart5272]

You’re honey works so hard too! Will you show her talking about the farm too?

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

She’s out and about more during summer in the garden, orchard etc 😉

[@packhowlnow]

never fail to make me smile w these videos. ur interactions w the cats n dogs pure

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

❤️

[@ofeliaorpilla5178]

Yeah your dogs are gentle and kind to all the animals ❤❤❤❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yeah they’re very sweet natured dogs.

[@Ann-um3hd]

Theres another farm channel I watch he names his boy calves after dead rock stars

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Haha I know He got that from me 😂

[@pennywillis8895]

🇦🇺Have you ever thought of putting an automatic chicken door on the cat enclosure? You can adjust the time it opens and closes or turn it off.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Well I used to just leave the door to the catio open. Trouble is I don’t want Bubbles to get out, she’s not ready yet.

[@artistheart5272]

I had a wolf rat caught in a trap and my cat attacked it and they fought! We heard it in the big barn - all the animals were alerting us- went out there and our cat didn’t want any part of that huge thing! Poor thing- my husband had to do something but man yeah- they’re huge. We have caught a few opossums in our hen house areas and just took them further out to the woods and set them free- they’re amazing animals..

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yeah rats mean business.

[@eyesea123]

Digging a duck pond, how exciting!

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

YES!!!

[@GrannySanny]

Prince might be a good name for the Barred Rock too.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

😀

[@BlaxBlah]

=] Awesome

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

😁

[@sharonmccool3071]

Chad, your cats are gorgeous. When they see you their tails go straight up in the air. This is a sign of happiness and love for you.😊

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Yeah they’re all my buds. Love em all.

[@nokchilton1562]

Rod Stewart or Elton John !! Oh that digger is so powerful ❤❤

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Haha aren’t those two still alive & kicking??? 😂

[@nokchilton1562]

@@HiddenSpringFarm they are nearly there 🤣😂. Are you only allowed to name only the dead ones?

[@gingergentry7947]

Rent a stump grinder

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Because I’ll be building a small duck pond in the area I wanted to remove the whole stump. I could use a stump grinder I’m many spots around the property, once I have dozens of stumps a rental would be good.

[@michaelpenrose4288]

Hey Chad, Just want to share my experience on the pond thing. My liner lasted about a week. Plants made it about an hour as they were eaten. Ducks and what appears to be a common sense approach don't mix when it comes to ponds. Unless you put a serious amount of 20mm stone on the liner with a gradual slope I can't see the liner work. Going the other way with clay which is what I did, the 20 x 20 pond becomes 30 x 30 in about 12 months as they eat into the bank. Thats fine if you leave enough space around it. I have a spill off into a ditch also and that helps here for replenishing from the rainfall. We get plenty of rain on the west coast of Ireland.. Just a couple of things I though I would share with you to think about. best of luck with it.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

I do appreciate the info.how did the liner last o my s week? Did they eat into it? I already have the liner though, it’s a 45 mil edpm rubber liner. I may be too far into it as I have the liner, waterfall filter and pump already been delivered. The fact that they dig into the bank doesn’t that ruin the clay seal? I did have a plan for a single entry slope covered with river rock and stone all around the edges. I’ve built a koi pond like this before but I didn’t have ducks ruining it either. I’ll give it go though 😉

[@michaelpenrose4288]

We have clay soil or daub as we call it. It’s like mastic 😂. The liner didn’t work because I didn’t put enough stone in there and I didn’t grade the slope enough. The water table effectively lifted the liner like a hot air balloon. But your soil looks like it drains well so probably not so much of an issue. You know how much they make a mess so no doubt you did your research.. mine are like mini excavators getting into everything. I spent €100 on special plants that I was told were duck proof .. just do a test first before you splash out on the plants.. it’s too expensive to just go at it 100%. Mine hang out around the pond most of the time which is good until I start cutting the lawn which is across a busy road.. they stop the traffic on a regular basis. Can’t wait to see what it turns out like.. now that spring is definitely in the air.. another season to look forward to. Best of luck from across the pond Chad 👍🏼

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I love ❤️ 😍 💖 your cats

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Yeah it’s so cool to watch the cats around the farm 🐈‍⬛

[@Macy8769]

Dean martin

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[@likeagammer8474]

What's up ❤

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[@sharonroconnellandcritters]

Love those kitties! They all seem so happy!

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I feel their love so I agree with u 😉

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@@HiddenSpringFarm Awwwwww

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