My Livestock MISTAKES - They Are Gone

My mistakes cost me my livestock - goats, chickens, ducks, and geese. Find out all the mistakes I made in getting livestock on our urban homestead and what I would do differently.
*All of our livestock have been re-homed with our friends who have an amazing farm where we know they will live out better lives than one we can give them right now.
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Established in 2015 and now nestled in the foothills of North Carolina, Guildbrook Farm is a modern mountain homestead in pursuit of developing a more self sustainable way of life. From planting, growing, canning and preserving our own food to managing our forests and land resources, our life long journey demonstrates preparedness, DIY projects, strategies and ideas that you can practice to help increase your own self sufficiency and balance with the land. Follow along as we continue to develop a little homestead in the mountains of Appalachia.

[@jojomyrol]

It always intrigues me how people move to the "country" and then complain about animal noises.

[@judydell6224]

And smells

[@prcdguyaustralia5659]

Lol same people that lived next door to sports stadium or night club area, an got them to either stop or reduce niose times. An some people are stupid fussy like having a vegan living next door to someone who likes to BBQ meat. The back yards are getting to small.

[@Sketcher93]

Right? It's completely counterintuitive.

[@donniechapman5922]

Joanne your so right!!

[@Momo-xs8mo]

That was one of the first things I thought when watching this. Like who are they to tell you what to do when you where one of the first people in the neighborhood.

[@stephenbinion6348]

Those nosy neighbors are wishing they had those chickens there now with the shelves stripped bare at the grocery store now.

[@BodyLanguageBoss]

Hahaha!

[@johnnyhighwoods1780]

Try being a farmer that's third generation on same ground for 112 years. New neighbors are always advised to what goes on everyday of the year but they complain. I tell THEM TO MOVE if they don't like it. And l tell them stop complaining, a farmer made it possible for you to live. Cidiots are everywhere. Good luck in future. You deserve a great life. I can tell you are a smart and decent person. Farmer John.

[@BodyLanguageBoss]

CIDIOTS- that's hilarious. Thanks for sharing

[@mikec.4343]

"Cidiots" Luv it!

[@walterdavis4808]

I hear you brother ! Have you had the cidiot roll down your driveway and claim the own the view of your farm ? And tell you how they want it to look ? Them folks are special !

[@NWP_railfan_ZMT]

My sentiments exactly. You don't like animals, you shouldn't have moved here! We've been having animals for 3 generations on this land, and I don't care what regulations change, I intend for this to continue into the 4th! No idea if my kids will want to continue this, but I can't control that.

[@Stephanie-ey9yr]

I love the cidiots word that is hilarious 😆. I'm from New York City and I'm not a cidiot myself but am well aware of the cidiot attitude. I now live in florida and just got 4 ducks, 4 chickens, and plan to get a pig. Hopefully I don't run into the same situation.

[@tnnursemedic1922]

Fast forward to 2020...those a-hole neighbors may be wishing they had chickens.

[@BobRooney290]

exactly. organic free range eggs. only $20 a piece, especially when supermarket shelves are empty.

[@Sketcher93]

Yeah, I wonder how many people were thinking that. I know I was. Times they Are a-changing.

[@astatine0085]

yep. i just said the same thing, a couple comments up.

[@kimwiser445]

Where we lived in AZ everyone had horses. People started moving into that area and didn’t like the smell so they started to push to rezone the area. These people chose to move into this area fully aware of the horses. They ruined it for the people that have been living in the area for many many years. Most of the complainers came from California.

[@germyw]

I HATE people like this and there are a LOT of people like that in the U.S.

[@jackiepierce9281]

Go figure

[@bobjones1131]

Farms and livestock can be grandfathered in.

[@kimwiser445]

Rae Vandenberg Thank you for pointing that out.

[@mexybabe]

I’m a Californian that is restricted by these stupid laws and wish to have a homestead. I have to move but I love California as it has always been home.

[@giovannifunaro5408]

She was really honest and humble. I got the feeling that she wasn't blaming people. She seemed hurt but very realistic. I respect her very much. And I loved that she accepted the responsibility and is trying to help others not make the same mistake.

[@greystar8074]

Same type of aholes who move out of the city and try to force out a dairy or pig farm that has been there for 100 years because of the smell or noise. Never ever get a HOA or covenant property. I feel for you.

[@vincentmichaels7495]

Like here where people say they want a cabin then buy property, cut down the trees, remove top soil, flatten the terrain and build a surban house...🤷🏻‍♂️

[@FleetwoodPatch]

I know this was awhile ago, and you’ve moved on, but this breaks my heart. I’m tired of the society that wants total quiet and grass. We’ve chosen to try to live more sustainably. We have 6 chickens. Others aren’t into that, which is fine. But stop trying to make others lives hard because you hear a goat. I hear dogs barking all night in my neighborhood, and no repercussions for it. Yet if a goat makes noise it’s devaluating property?! Give me a break...

[@susannichols4372]

Hah, love the honking car when you talked about the noise of goats. Funny how people love to blare their horns, run their gas engines, and drown the world with mam made noise but freak if a living creature makes a noise. Sorry for your loss

[@johnnyhighwoods1780]

Here that loud and clear. Or when they ask a question about the animals, they keep on talking and don't wait for the answer.

[@eamonnholland5343]

There were also distant gunshots right after the car horn too. But no animals! That would be too noisy. I can understand a little bit within reason, but talking with your neighbors and working things out, especially if you're the new neighbor, is the better approach. Or, you know, not moving into a neighborhood like that, which as any good property hunter should do, is good research on the area before they purchase property.

[@cherokeeschill]

Depreciating the value? Yeah, that tune will change when the economy collapses and Richy Rich can't feed his face.

[@astatine0085]

yep

[@stuman61]

Sell your house to a loud and obnoxious family with lots of kids, the husband that likes to work on loud stock cars, etc, etc😂

[@amariev226]

Good advice!

[@Day-tm2pb]

Or even better, sell it to someone who fosters lots of children!! I really doubt they can say even a word to professional mommas and foster kids!!

[@janethall1512]

I noticed this video was made 5 years ago. Maybe you will see this, maybe not... My heart goes out to you and your family. When I think of all the work you have done to build the farm.... It's a lot. Sounds like you have had a snooty neighborhood grow up around you while you are trying to do your thing. I gotta hand it to you, You were very respectful of everyone while telling your story. I am sorry this has happened to you. Wishing yall find a much better property and neighbors in the future to live and thrive. Peace.

[@justinm6110]

people decide to build in areas where people have goats , horses , chickens... then complain that their neighbors have goats, horses, and chickens. something similar happened to a couple who were going to raise horses.. new neighbors built adjacent to their property then did as yours did and dug up some ancient record that prohibited it. Unlike your situation , the family who planned on raising horses, bought the property with that intention and invested everything into doing so. In their case , they fought back... did they get their horses? No , they did not , they did however discover there was literally nothing to prohibit them from establishing a hog farm. So the neighbors ended up with a hog farm, which you could smell for miles before you ever arrived to it. The family that owned it, couldn't even tolerate it , and moved into a house up wind of the farm. The neighbors... got stuck they couldn't move because the no one would buy their property.

[@JavierRodriguez-mc5fj]

Pay back

[@stephenbinion6348]

Javier Rodriguez is a MedEvac

[@julieday9168]

LESS THAN 3 YEARS AFTER THIS VID WAS MADE AND WE'RE ALL IN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC AND FOOD SHORTAGES AND GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL COLLAPSE IN PROGRESS.....YOU WERE RIGHT AND THOSE PROPERTY VALUE-CONCIOUS NEIGHBOURS WITH THEIR SKEWED VALUES ARE SO VERY MUCH IN THE WRONG. WE ALL NEED TO GROW FOOD....DESPERATELY .......GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU ALL SAFE AND HEALTHY; MUCH LOVE FROM ENGLAND XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

I first saw your Beginners Guide To Raising BACKYARD CHICKENS and when I came across this video, my heart sank. Neighbors no longer want to approach and talk to one another anymore. It's disgusting how the masses are being conditioned to NOT be self-sufficient and then turn around and turn their noses up to those who do. I'm sure future videos would show your family has since moved on to bigger and better pastures and I will watch them all as a new subscriber.

[@strangebrewdesignwrx]

That sucks. We bought 12 acres in Texas surrounded by cattle farms. Our nearest neighbor is 3/4 of a mile away. The best way to avoid issues is to avoid humans. Sorry to see this happen!

[@CoyoteCrossingSanctuary]

Same

[@astatine0085]

bingo

[@SuperWhatapain]

When it all goes down the half MILLION dollar home people will be knocking on your door for food 😡

[@laurenblom1270]

My heart is broken for you😢you clearly love animals and have a beep love of nature. I wish you love light and enormous abundance in your life going forward. 😍💕

[@mrbrown3462]

This is the problems with America, Everyone else is going to tell you what you are going to do with your property but yet not pay a single bill of that property, People are to nosey these days and worried about everyone else instead of their self.

[@ofon2000]

This is a problem in the whole world. If anything it's not as bad in America as it is in much of the world.

[@petertisserat2024]

Exactly , like the song says " if you'd mind your own business you won't be minding mine " !

[@julietteandrews9918]

Well done for being so frank and honest about what happened. I do hope you are in a better place and are able to do all you wish. Juliette from Spain.

[@geod3589]

That's why I bought where I did. I don't have a show home but I have 7 acres of private land and do whatever I want. All of the land around me is basically farmland and the sound of my neighbors tractor is music to my ears.

[@happinessonpurpose2951]

Amen!

[@amberstenzel8409]

So sad people are like that...id love to have neighbors like you..

[@Scaling_Obsession]

These same people who hate useful animals such as livestock will happily allow the whole neighborhood to suffer their worthless yapping dogs to bark and howl for several hours day and night. I totally get it that people want peace and quiet. It's incredibly frustrating when your neighbors and their animals make so much noise pollution, and you can't do anything about it. People just need to be considerate of how their actions effect others. Still, it baffles me how quickly the authorities move to punish you for loud livestock, but they do absolutely nothing for nuisance dogs.

[@sarahthompsonbreeden5022]

It's very humble & tremendously mature of you to accept the blame for the situation you found yourselves in, even though it sounds like you did the best you could've done at the time. You're right about the level of noise an unhappy goat can make! I must agree that no one could blame your neighbors for being displeased by that. You seem like a wonderful person and I think that it's a shame that your neighbors were not forthcoming with discussions about a compromise. It's likely that you might've been able to work things out and live in harmony with them if they had been a little more open minded. You had a lot to offer that might have been beneficial to everyone. You're obviously very intelligent, interesting and cooperative people. It's unfortunate that they did not value those things adequately. In light of the damage we've done to our environment and to our own health in general, it seems to me that everyone should see the necessity & the urgency of leading a more organic and sustainable lifestyle. I applaud your vigilance & determination toward that end! I'm sure you will find a property where you can pursue your homestead goals peacefully and enjoy the fruits of your labors.

[@meg___a___meg]

I totally understand your desire to move closer to like-minded people to carry out your homesteading lifestyle (I would've made the same choice you did), but it also deeply saddens me that we live in a society where growing and raising food is 'unsightly'. I think part of the solution is for those folks to be exposed to families like yours, who can intelligently and passionately explain the value (politically, nutritionally, ethically) in having a hand in feeding yourselves. Society is trending towards further homogenization of neighbourhoods where beliefs in the 'right' way to live become more deeply entrenched. I wonder what it will take to shake up our cultural fear/distrust/disdain of the 'other'? Thanks so much for sharing your story.

[@AKatawazi2]

In Afghanistan there is a saying, if you don't have enough problems in life, get a goat,

[@JamesCouch777]

Well said!

[@reneegossage8609]

😂😂

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

Too true!

[@kdavis450]

People really piss me off. You weren't hurting anyone! People need to mind their own damn business!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheMajinCollins]

You can opt out of the agreement, there's a legal process you can follow it's same one I used to get out of a hoa, file for a perfect deed, it will be a lengthy process but a perfect deed means you hold superior right and it also removes any contract, convent or hoa authority, basically you're challenging th contract by saying no I don't agree with the terms they're intrusive and damaging your way of life, the challenge can also include I wasn't properly served notice of that contract, it's legit and legal process It's called a perfected title for the non legal persons.

[@wendyp-sing6962]

I kind of understand the goat issue if she was really loud and constant. But your chickens had to go too? Just bc they were in the front yard? Your neighbors suck!

[@lypscratch]

I'm so sorry this happened. It's clear you're sad, and I'm sad with you. Kudos to you for making this video with such integrity. You never called anyone names, even though for you it must have been a painful time. you simply stated the facts and you took responsibility for your part. You're inspiring, and I appreciate what you did here. Thank you.

[@emilyjuarbe-rivera4758]

I am impressed by her resolve. Her videos are helpful. Helping to maintain some sanity around food sourcing and caring for your family.

[@wj4ckhamradio341]

This is such a great video in taking personal responsibility. You never fell into the blame game trap. Very impressive.

[@luramoore1967]

Sounds less like something you did a wrong and more like the busybody neighbor..theres always one in every neighborhood

[@Five0Music]

Your attitude here is so commendable. I doubt many would have checked as far as you did, so not finding such an obscure limitation is unfortunate, but certainly understandable. That you were dealt such an obviously devastating blow to your life and plans, yet never spoke a cross word towards your neighbors, shows such amazing quality in your character. I’ve no doubt y’all will succeed greatly wherever you go. You are an inspiring family. The neighborhood will be lessened for losing you.

[@Sketcher93]

Excellent post.

[@MikhalisBramouell]

Stories like theirs are what remind me how I can never be a pacifist...

[@neville3151]

I had a neighbor the objected to the noise my chickens made. So i put Cherry Bomb mufflers on my '65 panhead and ran it up and down the street most evenings. He's cool with the chickens now........more than one way to "skin a cat".

[@MeanLaQueefa]

Neville my dad had those I’m one for loud pipes but damn, make sure you’re not watching tv, sleeping or doing anything.

[@nowhining]

When your neighbors have no food in their fridge, they will regret their actions against you.

[@kennaoconnor4633]

Fricking neighbors. They move in and want to change everything to suit them. !@#$%

[@cskillet2003]

I'd take goat noise over my upstairs neighbors any day.

[@gwenwier7187]

I have to wonder if your assinine city slicker neighbours have had second thoughts on having chickens and a milk goat handy. Urban people are clueless. I am sorry you have been upset by these type of human poops. I hope you have or will find a homestead where you can continue to live the life you are comfortable with. Thank you for your videos.

[@helloeveryone906]

Wtf..neighbors like that count on stores for Food..Homesteading is the best lifestyle..Freedom & pride of your hard work.

[@homehandywife]

Thank you for your honest and authentic sharing of your situation. You are helping so many people to avoid a similar issue and you did it with stoic class and without demonizing others. BRAVO! That is a great accomplishment in the middle of being disappointed over your situation. Where I live in New Jersey there used to be twelve small farms in our area and most have fallen to Mc Mansion fever or Townhouse blight. The remaining small generational family farms are having the same issues such as ; people now complaining about living down wind of a very small cow pasture, and how your Llamas scare my dog. And my personal favorite " I know your family has been on your farm for 150 years BUT, nobody informed us that a pig farm was nearby when we bought our townhouse. So what are you going to do about the smell and noise, OR ELSE" ... Everyone in these gated communities are used to having an Association to complain to or that controls their world. These new comers are sold a story by the developers of living a farm life without living on a farm. However they seem to leave out that one should understand, appreciate and enjoy farm living before moving in and harassing their farming neighbors with their undereducated expectations . I hope your new situation is so much better and that you can find a way to remove your fencing and reuse at least some of it at your new location. I understand that you did not originally intend to homestead at this location and that your are holding yourself accountable. Again BRAVO! However, it obviously was not an issue 10 years ago covenent or not. You heard your neighbors concerns and addressed them, that makes you a good neighbor not bad homesteaders. I am sorry to hear of yet another responsible small farm having to deal with non-farming neighbors when they were there first. Good Luck and stay strong in your perfect location.

[@ravenbard3109]

I know you are hurt and disappointed now and you have every right to be but the first thing I thought of when you told your story in having to get rid of your animals was this. Remember that God is in control and I saw it as forcing you to move to another home so you can homestead like you wanted to all along. It pushes you into moving forward, when before you were making excuses for not moving. They may have been strong and honest reasons for staying put but now you are finding it possible.. Just think about that and realize this may have been a diamond in disquise for you. I wish you the best and feel very confidant you will succeed in your journey in homesteading... You have learned many lessons in this experience so please I see it as a blessing this has happened and I hope you do also.

[@michelewarren5311]

I am amazed at your composure. I only hope that if it were me, I could be as civil as you have been. So proud of you and look forward to great things for you guys!

[@mysticmother3112]

i'll never understand people who dislike farm animals. we have someone on our road who free ranges chickens and we get at least 1-2 dozen from them when they have excess and can't use them all. and we're right down the road from what i think is an angus beef farm, always love seeing the new babies each year.

[@gingercox6468]

Grandfather clause. People knew you had animals when they bought their property. You can’t move in and make demands on homes already present!

[@tjnorth8285]

Nothing like new neighbors running off people. Shame on them

[@camrillem]

“I cant blame people for not appreciating the sounds of the farm” neighbor starts honking their horn

[@mperdue12]

Gentrification goes country... So sorry but your land should be significantly more valuable if your neighbors have put up palaces.

[@RDywlf]

Hateful people are hateful people. I am glad to see you have recovered well.

[@ChrisTopher-zo1vg]

Your only mistake was not living in a rural enough area where that lifestyle is more accepted.

[@ickster23]

Unfortunately these type of people aren't restricting themselves to the urban environment. They are also trying to push their opinions, views, and restrictions further out into the rural areas through legislation and bylaws. City folk really enjoy the power of forcing their opinions on others through the armed authority of the law.

[@georgemoomaw9437]

Very sad. It is possible that the way things are going here in 2023 those snob neighbors will be damn sorry they run the food you could have provided out.

[@jenniferwalters3526]

This video almost brought me to tears! You are so strong and you have learned from your mistakes and shared with all of us so we know what to do. Thank you for sharing with us!!

[@JavierRodriguez-mc5fj]

First come first serve, you should have all the rights i your own property, people and humans who hate nature and animal life move to where you live just to cause hell, those people should off stayed in the city were they belong, developers running wild and destroing the farms the ranches, basically all outdoors, and no one can stop, them. Most of them get away with it because they call for the good of all they only they benefits and the politicians who approve their misconduct, there is enough land near the city were we can build homes, or smaller cities and communities were other homes can be built, it's really stupid and ignorant to destroy nature and move where people are living a quiet life! Enough said!

[@usaisbeastly]

Javier Rodriguez sounds like what’s happening in my grandparents beautiful neighborhood. They ruined a beautiful area with huge buildings everywhere... so sad.. I grew up in that beautiful area.

[@carriejones9890]

So sad for you, I’m in a quiet neighborhood where everyone knew and respected each other. Older folks moved out and younger couples with lots of cash bought in to the neighborhood. Most of them keep to themselves and like it that way. When I started chicken keeping I called city hall and was told there were no restrictions on keeping chickens as long as there were no complaints from neighbors. I don’t have a rooster but now I get a little nervous when one of my girls gets a little enthusiastic with her egg song😝 I love my house but really want to move to a more like minded area.

[@cindyhebberd7352]

If I were you, with the prices of fence posts and wire fencing...I would pull up the fencing you put in and roll it up and move it with you. It can be done. It will help save you some money down the road. Praying that you find your perfect homestead that has distance between neighbors. Prayers for you all and God Bless.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

My dear, it wasn't so much a mistake as it was a learning experience. You did everything that everyone advises to do, you just missed one obscure thing. It is a lesson you have learned and will be wiser because of it. And, since you put it on YT, hopefully will help others to learn as well. I know of 2 other YT homesteaders who have had similar experiences but from slightly different directions. Since you are in a community where they are building those big, fancy, and pricey homes, let's hope you will get top dollar for your property so you can move to a MUCH better location. :)

[@giancolabird]

Part of the problem are the suburbanites and city people. Often they are selfish and narcissistic. I only know this because I've seen my county transform People build near a hog farm and want the hog farm to move. They move next to a racetrack and want the track to end their life long business because its 'noisy' I see these things over and over. It's all about them, to hell with the families already living there. Your situation is a little different and I think we all learned a great deal from your situation. It made me re-read my deed and check my area to see if my acre is actually plotted as part of a neighborhood. Bless you and your husband, you are in my prayers.

[@melissaandres764]

Just wait for another market crash and then drive by and see how many of these former neighbors are in foreclosure because they build their mansions on borrowed money and are broke. So worried about image on the outside and nothing but ugly on the inside. You handled this with such grace and never made it others faults but reflected and grew for yourselves.

[@mikenelson1434]

If people are building half million dollar homes next door rejoice. Sell your place make a big profit, go somewhere and buy 20 acres and do whatever you want. Give your neighbor a dozen eggs on the last trip out, tell him because of him you made a killing and thank him for being a prick.

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

This is the very reason why when I buy a house I don't want any neighbors

[@ronallens6204]

No matter where you live you will always have neighbors, even if they are miles and miles away....

[@kevz2474]

Man this video breaks my heart....douche bag neighbors smh

[@libbysevicke-jones3160]

We have the same problems here in New Zealand, Townies moving into the country and developers moving in and changing the local landscape and demographics. I had a guy telling me about the problems he was having with his new neighbour. 1st she thought his chickens were cute so encouraged them on to her property by feeding them, next thing she is complaining because they were pooping on her patio. Next she was complaining about the fact he ran a lawn mowing business and she didn’t like the smell of his composting. His solution was to move his composting bins to the boundary fence. She not only got the full on smell of the compost, but the flys too. She sold up and moved back to the city.

[@SuperWhatapain]

Hahahaha

[@muddyfalcon]

Really sorry to hear this. It's too bad some people can't appreciate all the great and foundational knowledge you could offer them.

[@witness2018]

Don't give up! You'll find a much better place and have all animals back! It's happening because God wants to give you something bigger and more comfortable! It was just a training time. The money will come back with interest! You'll see.

[@Carinamm_]

Wow, misery loves company. This made me so sad; I admire your positive attitude and tolerance for people that do these types of things. I have neighbors similar to yours...complained about my fiance doing his live workouts for his community during Covid lockdown, to help people stay active and avoid the depression from creeping in. The workouts were M-F at 9am every morning in our...BACKYARD. He called the HOA on us and I called the police when I saw a man stalking my house, taking photos of our house. Turned out it was a guy from the HOA. We ended up typing up and dropping off a nice letter to all of the surrounding neighbors...and wouldn't you know, NONE of the other people noticed it and thought it was great what he was doing. The man that reported us has people coming at all hours of the night, questionable behavior, yet we have never bothered to report it because it doesn't really impact us. Funny how the miserable people cannot do the same.

[@organiccleanfoodconnection]

It’s heartbreaking that neighbors cannot get along. I bought 12 acres 25 years ago full of trees and life. I came here to raise my daughters and give them a better life. But the local people feel that only there family belongs here. My house is 50 feet from a no tail chemical farmer. Over the years I have had to watch my forest of trees get destroyed as there’s no protection for me my animals or my land. Years of wasted time trying to grow food to feed people. As my neighbor destroys everything in his path to raise poisonous grain that countries do not want. I’m looking for a new farm and hope to find like-minded people in the area. People that are concerned about the quality of food. I am truly shocked at the hate and nastiness of my neighbors just because I want to grow quality food. Running over my flag pole that flies the American flag. Peeling out in my yard chasing their cattle tearing up my grass. Absolutely no respect for anything. The saddest part of it all they all sit in church every Sunday but never read their Bible on how to grow food. We are to be free as people we should be able to respect each other‘s wishes. Evidently your neighbors never heard of the singing goat :-) I’d rather have that than a giant John Deere sprayer wiping out everything in existence or the spray plane divebombing the house.

[@chan4754]

Wow - I cannot say enough good things about this video! First of all, it is so refreshing (and I think just so badly needed in today's world) is that this Speaker is so open-minded and thoroughly insightful into another person's side of things. She is also articulate and honest. And all the information is pure gold for anyone thinking of starting a homesteading endeavor. AND YES! good luck to you in your future endeavors.

[@deannayoung5311]

🕊🐐🐓🐣🦢🦆I'm sorry to hear your neighbor cant mind there business... It's all about $$$ and money talk's Honestly this makes me sick 😔💔

[@MarkHerndon]

I absolutely hate real estate flippers running the local governments in order to make everything more expensive while calling it growth. ; (

[@angelika77st]

It is a shame, our world is backwards. Your farm is more valuable than the homes with no self sufficient people. I hate it. I do not understand it. I wish you the best. I will follow up with your next videos

[@dhud4583]

heartbreaking. I dont know how you managed to hold it together towards the end of the video. I can see you struggling as you talk about getting rid of the animals, and even thought you do not appear to be angry or harbor ill will against your neighbors, I can see the hurt. And knowing you were there for years before they built and moved into your area, it saddens me to realize that such a thing can happen. I am going to continue following you and hope for a happier journey for you and your family!

[@johngrimes7396]

Took both guts and a mountain of sincere humility to make that video! My prayer and belief is that The Lord has the perfect place for your family!! Cant wait to see where it is!!

[@robkoss]

Wow! I recently discovered your channel while looking for information on canning. This video was heartbreaking to watch. I appreciate so much your willingness to share your experience. It is clear that your disappointment was complete, and I was so sad to see that you guys had to go through this. it also seems clear from some of your more recent videos that you guys persevered and kept looking forward! That is so awesome, and I am so impressed with your determination! I have subscribed and look forward to watching more of your videos. One of my favorite sayings is that the windshield is bigger than the rear view mirror for a reason. You guys keep it up and I pray for your continued success!

[@tiffany8573]

This broke my heart. I noticed this video is almost 5 years old. I hope you found your perfect homestead and are up to your necks in animals and are loving life.

[@WickedProxy]

So the moral of the story is when you buy the property you want buy the property around it too. That way people can't move in after you are already there and get you kicked off your land or force you to get rid of your stuff because they don't like how you live. Got it.

[@grantgood8456]

It is a shame how much people are told what to do with owned property.

[@FrarmerFrank]

Well, the trick is to be inconspicuous if your skirting zoning laws or Community rules If an Officer or a nosey neighbor didnt see it, you didnt do it 😹

[@Cynthiadiddat2]

It blows my mind how ignorant people can be about homesteading. Our planet is dying. Let’s have a nice toxic manicured Green lawn instead of a chicken coop. Let’s build a nice toxic row of roses instead of corn. Looking into the future, probably in 50 years, if u want fresh veggies your going to have to grow it your self. You want a nice steak dinner good luck, no more cows. Just sayin

[@Averybean98]

I mean you were there first. Why would your neighbors build or move somewhere that clearly doesn’t meet their preference? Sounds pretty stupid to me.

[@alaingoyette7103]

Rich people buy status. $$$ buys anything if you have enough of it. This is the unfortunate reality, rural areas are being pushed out further and further and becoming scarce.

[@independentthinker9113]

Let's see how much they are against homesteading when food runs out in the grocery stores!

[@thetradesman7478]

For sure.

[@Gold_Lightan]

these neighbours doesn't know the importance of livestock until food shortage kicks in. It's happening now, and hyperinflation slowly ramping up.

[@jmo2104]

I am so sorry that this is happened to you. What is wrong with people that they can't stand it when others are happy and independent.

[@janwhite6212]

Your pain was so visible. So very, very sorry. Glad to see from your other videos that brighter days were ahead. Bless you.

[@trumpforceone2689]

That really sux! A**hole neighbor! With them building big money homes next to you, maybe it will increase your property value. If so, sell it to the worst people you can lol.

[@justme8108]

It's now 2020, a rabid government, a questionable sickness, and everyone is getting backyard chickens. Meat, TP, Paper Towels and other things are limited, and meat becoming very, very limited. Her old neighbors are wishing they had her smarts.

[@gwynhvar]

With the coming food shortages your neighbors are gonna wish they let you have those animals

[@jeffnthebay]

Now with COVID, your neighbors are probably second guessing. I admire your goal on being self sustaining.

[@thedistrictofcolumbiaistre5384]

Self centered people don’t second guess there actions.

[@AiRTaCoS]

People won't complain about the noise when they no longer can feed themselves. Then they would complain of hunger much more, preferring to have put up with the sound of loud animals over starvation. Hard times are almost here

[@marialane1805]

You are an amazing young woman! Your humbling approach to this educational video is to be commended!

[@MrStu1960]

I've got the same crap going on around me right now. California Transplants are destroying the area with over development. Too many houses & people!

[@PackRunner3]

That's unfortunate. New person on the lot comes in and starts messing with the flow. It's that classic wealthy entitlement behavior and I'm sorry you guys fell victim to it.

[@Obamaistoast2012]

This is why I bought up all the lots around me so no one else can move on my street.

[@vincentmichaels7495]

👍🏼

[@mistymaples387]

Your integrity and candor is just amazing. I appreciate this post, I am in the planning stages and this is a critical subject area to sort out. Thank you!

[@annabodhi38]

You are outstanding. Thank you for your honesty, I appreciate this video and the effort you took to make it. Your neighbors are nasty so I'm glad you guys are moving.

[@RickMitchellProvenanceAndRoots]

I'm seeing this video a few weeks later, but it sounds like you may have a claim against the Title Agency you closed with when you purchased. If they issued a policy ensuring your ability to own and utilize that property & they didn't find and disclose that covenant that's now being used against you, they owe you. (I worked for a Title Agency for several years) Of course, the neighborhood has changed & it sounds like you'll be better suited now somewhere else where you can flourish. But, you still might want to check into making a claim. Some food for thought.

[@sirrloin]

Here's an idea...if you're basic and build houses around a farm don't expect them to change for you. That neighbor just sounds like the worst kind of person

[@R_Arizona]

Don’t blame you for moving away from jerk neighbors

[@mosesyang4222]

if you have shitty neighbors be as petty as possible. when we wanted to put a garden in our front yard our neighbor petitioned the city to ban us from doing so on "fruits & veggies" or anything for human consumption SO to piss off our neighbors we planted a field of stinging nettles & thistles & they SPREAD...just to PISS MY NEIGHBORS OFF

[@evansmcnerney6328]

that is kind of funny but really you're playing the joke on yourself if you're planting them in your own yard hoping they will spread to your neighbors why not just wait till dark and throw some seeds in their yard making sure to avoid cameras of course

[@mosesyang4222]

@@evansmcnerney6328 not at all lots of people don't know but both milk thistle and stinging nettles are edible. They can be processed in a few ways. I doubt my neighbor knows how to use them so to them they would be a pain in the ass but for me i just sit back & sip some Milk Thistle tea

[@genejaytre]

People should learn to mind their business

[@bsofar1675]

Heartbreaking. But I'm going to believe there's something way better coming. There may come a day when your neighbors will wish they had some self-sufficient homesteader-type friends close at hand. Their loss. --Brenda

[@michaelkelley6397]

You should clearcut your property and sell it to a chain convenience store like Dollar General as a parting gesture. Sorry for your troubles

[@Kube_Dog]

Or find the worst possible people with 8 insane children and sell it to them. There are usually agencies that try to help such people buy a property. And throw in some massive speakers so the rap plays good and loud.

[@rathey7999]

Reminds me of something I said, I thought a bunch of people were going to move around us and I said if we have to move I'm clearing all 12 acres, turning it into a trailer park and for added measure make them hud approved. It was a false alarm but sometimes I wonder would I have done that.