Little house in the BIG snow ~ Homesteading life

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

Thanks for watching the video. This much snow can create some extra challenges around the homestead. If you found this video fun and informative it cost nothing to share =) See you tomorrow at the little house in the big snow.

[@LadyMarch]

Once the work is done, how amazing is it to come inside and sit back in a nice cozy home with a warm drink? Absolutely shared.

[@oddopops1327]

😊

[@back2rootsmyalabamahomeste186]

I remember snow days, cabin sure looks cozy. Y'all hang in there, love your place. Take care

[@carolhamilton5164]

OFF GRID with DOUG & STACY I don’t envy you doing chores in the snow. However here in Illinois we are no strangers to snow, especially years back when I was young and our bathroom was an out house.

[@srqlisa7881]

I think Rambo was jealous of the camera. Not sure if your interested, but utube japan roof snow removal, they have a neat easy system, and they get 4ft and more. I binged watched them it was so entertaining and new. : ) peace Ps: they on the ground and on the roof methods.

[@omaam1005]

You guys are great. You not even affected by this ridiculous shutdown. Give Glory to the Great One.

[@wphillips7217]

Thank you Doug and Stacy for sharing your life so openly with us all ! You feel like close friends of ours and we enjoy seeing how your doing and learning what we can from you each day or so. You are both truly great Americans and role models. God bless you both!

[@paulaarthur57]

The love and care you give to your animals, domestic and wild is beautiful. You are good stewards and great examples for us all to be joyful and full of love for life. Thanks for the smiles, sending it right back at you. Blessings.

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

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[@leslielutz1874]

YES YES YES.

[@kathyshaw2870]

My husband is my favorite NUT~it was good to see Rambo again, he was a very good Ram.

[@denisescull4227]

The drone footage is so beautiful, and I am so grateful that you shared it with us. Choosing a favorite nut is like choosing a favorite child. I love them all!

[@mscharylee]

I love your response Denise, and I agree with you totally.

[@jon2564]

I love you two! I swear I am living vicariously through your videos until my wife and I get our house and farm going. Thanks for the serenity you show of life on your small farm. Rambo is a piece of work!!! What a character.

[@masuganut2082]

jon2564 ditto!!

[@daddykirbs]

I'd be a frozen mess there! LOL. Cotton is a cutie for sure and Rambo wanted some attention too! I love watching the ducks jump out of the pond. You did a great job documenting the chores and showing the animals personalities, Doug. oh and yum! Sprouted dehydrated pumpkin seeds! ... and that's what is going on in the little house in the big snow. Fun stuff.

[@noellehedman5412]

Doug, you speak to your animals like we do. So sweet.

[@kickinitwithkaren]

The science behind why snow is blue is fascinating. It has to do with the red and yellow light being absorbed by the water leaving only the blue visible to the naked eye. Yes, it only happens with WET snow. Soooooo Cool!

[@Serenityfor1]

I love seeing the blue snow, reminds me of icebergs.

[@autumnmeadows4079]

Yes, I see the blue tint. I also love that you love your job. Your animals are precious.

[@candidethirtythree4324]

Maybe Next year you could put a loop on the top of the barns and tie a rope on it an when the snow gets thick on the roof, you just pull the rope down under the snow and all of it will slide right off. There are some videos to show how to do it.

[@GarryWade-w2n]

@OFFGRIDWITHDOUGANDSTACY I WOULD LOVE TO BE RIGHT THERE HELPING YALL ABSOLUTELY

[@marystone4811]

This snow brings back memories I know its not easy but it is rewarding

[@HeartinessApproach]

Our skiff is still there and I told Jim this morning, Since we are not melting and it is cold and grey, I really feel for Doug and Stacy, because that means their snow is not melting and they are going to be doing HARD chores for a long while. We are thinking of you here 3 1/2 hours away. Wish we were there to help you dig out. Be careful with your hearts.

[@glendaquick9290]

Nothing like having a farm animal help with the snow! Rambo looked as though he was getting heat from you by staying so close! Love your sense of humor, Doug.

[@KateMedland]

Ohhhhh... Organic Cashews or Almonds.... soaked to make Cashew / Almond Milk and ALSO sprouted with this process. Then dried /dehydrated for a tasty snack. I live in a little town in Northwestern Ontario. (Atikokan... It's 1 1/2 hours to the next town.) My neighbour has ducks, and those little girls stay out all year. They have a heated room if they want, but they CHOOSE to stay outdoors even when it's -40 here. Loving the Winter Wonderland!

[@aprylakakadance8085]

How relaxing this video is. I love snow and watching the chores took me back to younger years. When GOD sends a man to find me, he'll love this kind of lifestyle. Can hardly wait. The last scenes of filling the bird feeders really touched my heart. Great time spent watching. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. (Pecans)

[@OurTreasuredHome]

Hello, thank you for sharing how you are doing in the snow. You remind me of Little House on the Prairie :) Laura Ingalls Wilder books are wonderful. What is interesting is that most of us that are homesteaders, preppers, farmers, etc can get through any kind of weather but others shut down and even cities and towns have snow emergencies. Living on a farm or homestead there is no such thing as taking a break and a snow emergency :) Thank you for sharing have a wonderful day.

[@gmjsteele2625]

Love the helpers. Dad used to take the snowblower to blow paths for the animals. The pond that Dad made was the water source so he would chop a hole with the axe and scoop out the whatevers so the holes would stay clean. The farm truck was had a load of sand in the box from October to April. Not only for the extra weight for winter driving but to put on the paths and around/on the pond for the animals. Dad had all the animals grazing together.

[@missmartpants2269]

Couped up😁 The drone shots are so stunning. God bless!

[@jeanettec6212]

You look so pretty today Stacy! I live in Missouri and wow this snow is beautiful! Calling for more! Your place is so pretty! Rambo sure is brave to come after you Doug!❤️❤️❤️

[@gr8fuljuju]

Rambo is one cool dude! “Little house in the Big snow” is perfect! Brazil, Macadamia and filbert nuts are my favorite.

[@MsMOLLYKINS]

That ram has a crush on you lol very sweet to see barn animals loving their owners

[@auchittTHEduck89]

I completely understand digging out. Not as much snow here on the Kansas side but the drift through our chicken and goat area was something my 5ft self had trouble navigating 😂. Rambo is a pure character I tell you. Reminds me of when we got our doeling and she tried to play with everyone! ♥️ To y'all and keep warm.

[@iamstorie882]

Rambo cracks me up! He tests you every step of the way! I love seeing his shenanigans!

[@theresawheeler4566]

We have a lot of snow also, but I think it's beautiful and we really haven't had the good snow in a long time! The Grandbabies loved making Snowmen and sledding... So did their parents... and I even went out for a little bit, even though the doctors said to stay in, but the air was so fresh and crisp! We need a good cold snow to kill off all the bad stuff!!! My favorite nut is Cashews... YUM!!! Thank you for another beautiful and great video! I've missed your videos! Love you guys 💖💓💖💓

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

❤

[@chachab9239]

👋🏼 vote for Cashews😋

[@emopaintballer88]

Thank you two for embodying my dream and teaching my the steps to live it one day

[@kgbear3662]

Love these guys!!! Such positive energy!!!! Even when the times are tough. Take note young people, this is manners and respectful behavior between years of learning and honoring each other. But I still think it would be funny to see Miss Stacy keep that big ole boy in line!!! “ get back to work Doug, the storms a comin!”

[@karolmolitor4675]

Rambo is soooo smitten with you! Its cute how he follows you around .

[@shannonakins5752]

Oh golly, guys.....I'm your neighbor to the west (KS🌻). We got barely any in comparison, but this is heavy h e a v y snow, so wet! Linament and sitting backwards up to that stove for you, Doug. Ya know....I'd put a bell on Mr. Rambo.👍 We did that with one of ours years ago because he was a ninja ram. One stealth assasin. Stacy & Doug, have a blessed day. I enjoy all your posts so very much.

[@monicaa78]

Doug it's just so cute how much Rambo loves you. He's like a big very powerful cat having to be right in your mix as your trying to work, lol.

[@BanDanaGramma]

I love cashews and pistachio nuts! That Rambo is quite a character! It looks like he takes his job seriously, but is a charming guy to have around, head butting and all. You take great care of your animals. Beautiful video. With Love From BanDana Gramma

[@BacktonaturelivingCom]

Did you know that cashews are actually a legume? :)

[@BanDanaGramma]

@@BacktonaturelivingCom Nope!

[@theresadavis1834]

Don't forget Michigan there. Love all the animals Take care of them all. Be warm guys and enjoy your chili.

[@egordon9482]

Great video! Glad you guys got video of the blizzard of 19. Keep up the good work

[@sandimorreale3685]

Awww. What a faithful friend Rambo is❤❤ You made me tired just a watching you. Blessings!

[@broomrider7]

My favorite nut is a toss up between a pecan and a pistachio. I say mix them together in a jar and that's my favorite, lol. Your snow is still so gorgeous!!

[@chrishov8890]

Live in the green mountains we've Snowdon the ground since first week of November and still plenty to go. Love what your doing it's balance and nature partnerships building on each other, awesome..

[@YolklahomaRocks]

Nugget #1..Horses will clear a snow path to the barn. #2.. Rambo uses his human's then promptly dismisses them. #3...Indian Runner ducks will break thin ice on your pond which allows you to fish. #4..With deep regret it's now known 2 feet of snow is the trucks limit of mobility. #5...Chickens need to be Cooped up during deep snow. #6...A waterfall is made of SNOW...WOW! Last Nugget... "The Little House in the Big Snow" is an eye opener full of NUGGETS! ❤

[@IdahoHillbilly]

Man I can't believe you guys have more snow then us....Sorry But I LIKE THAT Lol 😁...It rained up here all night and now we are having all kinds of issues.... Soupy Mess

[@IdahoHillbilly]

PECANS 😁

[@normandesrosiers3737]

Thanks for the video I love you guys take good care of your animals and Stacy I’m hungry and chili soup looks good God bless stay safe

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Definitely some beautiful scenery. 🙏

[@lizmorgan5463]

Doug you are great with Rambo,what a character.love the scenery

[@nancysadewater964]

I love the snow and truly enjoy those days when snow storms keep everyone at home. Be safe and enjoy the beauty of it. I love how you take care of your animals.

[@marilyngodfrey868]

I enjoyed watching your security guard at work. My great Pyrenease loves to walk with me...or should I say herd me! I'm 75 so I try to remember to take a long stick, so he does not knock me over. He is HUGE!!! I love how you talk to your critters, that is what I do.

[@deannacrownover3]

Just this morning I told the hubby that if I thought I could handle the cold, I'd maybe want to move to Montana... We live in Florida, I walked outside, it's 60° and, I'm freezing to death! Maybe Haiti...

[@GatorLife57]

.....yeah love my Florida !!!!

[@homesteadinthewoods4841]

We're in N FL and it was in the 30's this morning !! 58 degrees now at 3:30 but still have a fire going in the fireplace LOL. Yeah, I'm with you, blood has thinned out and I could not tolerate snow and ice any more.

[@deannacrownover3]

@@homesteadinthewoods4841 I'm from Homestead...75 is too cold for me!

[@jayboyce9182]

Rambo cracks me up!!! What a ram! I am jealous, what a wonderful way to live!

[@angelahardman4188]

Hey, I had an idea. Why don't you use your "propane fire torch" to melt you paths. Works good if you use a small bottle walking around. We dodged the snow and ice here around Springfield, Missouri. Boy, you did get it. Your doing what we do to survive. COOK CHILI!!😊 You both are GREAT!!

[@rowannehagen875]

It never snows like this where I live, and it all looks beautiful. But yeah, I also see your point about the challenges. Stay warm, stay safe.

[@GWsMysteria]

Favorite nut is walnuts. I so can't wait til we get moved to our land in Shannon County this summer. Hope to get to say HI in person when we get out there. Also look forward to attending off grid and homesteading events. We would be tickled to have that much snow. Hubby misses real snow (from Colorado). Alabama (my home state) don't get much, if any. Soon though home will be in Missouri. I can't wait!!!

[@kimaraskutekreations6492]

That was adorable you asked if he wanted to help Lol. He protecting his herd. You are included lol love u guys.

[@KoalityofLife]

That's a ton of snow and Rambo isn't helping very much. lol. Keep warm. :)

[@roamingeorge]

George Albuquerque: It's the meek that inherit the Earth and with it comes the rain, sleet, sunshine and snow. Happiness and self-content follows. Love you both and at 81 I wish I could adopt you.

[@tommyknockerparanormalinc]

awesome video, so glad we have no snow this winter, its the strangest thing as we usually get tons. omgosh, LOVE Rambo! sooo funny how you said "duck ducks" as thats how i call mine. I only have two runners however, male and female, and 3 muscovies. They are just young, going through their first winter. I don't have a pond as of yet and its sooo difficult doing their water every day as it freezes over. I bought a heated hose, so that helps. Cant wait to get a pond in. You've got a huge one! Your homestead is just amazing.

[@beverlymichael5830]

I use snow shoes to get around in the deep snow. After walking in them also packs down the snow so you can walk without them.

[@NiaLin]

I see Rambo took over as foreman for Mr. Turkey 😆. Too cold for the turkey foreman. Rambo was like, So, seems like you did a good job. You can totally leave my paddock now 😁. I’d love to write a series of children’s books based on your homestead, with Rambo, Mr. Turkey, the ducks, the horses, Maggie, etc as main characters. Of course y’all would be in the stories too! It’s something I can totally visualize every time I watch your chore vlogs. Could even do them seasonally so the winter stories would be “Little House in the Big Snow”. Could have “Little House in the Big Sun”, “Little House in the Big Wind”, etc. So kids learn about the homestead & animals thru the seasons. I’d love to write your story! On nuts, I never liked any until I reached my 30s. We had 4 pecan trees in the small backyard of our rental house, (entire neighborhood had been a pecan tree orchard prior to development in the 40s & 50s so pecans/trees were literally everywhere up & down the street) so I had tons of organic pecans to clean up & eat. I developed a liking for the buttery taste of pecans. Still don’t eat them a lot though. For butters, I prefer a natural peanut butter to other nuts butters. Thanks for another enjoyable video! Wishing you guys warmer weather soon!

[@theresadavis1834]

Our cat Sasha loved them also. Miss her everyday. Can wait.

[@oddopops1327]

Pecan is my favorite 😊

[@chachab9239]

oddo pops well draw between pecan and cashews🤔 ...hmmm! 😹

[@juliehenderson1672]

Wonderful video. Enjoy the snow! Notice how quiet everything is after the snow. All the critters are hunkered down! Very peaceful! Pine nuts (toasted) are my favorite nut!!!

[@loislangley2975]

Wow I am glad I don't live with snow. That Rambo sure is an animal you have to be mindful of. Love your Indian runners. I was nearly going to say I would look into getting some when I remembered cleaning and plucking ducks back in the 80's. Not a job I enjoyed. I don't think we or our animals could handle the winter weather. We live in Southern Queensland Australia 8deg C no snow.

[@tmt3253]

this is great... that rambo.....hard work but look at the rewards.....im a country girl stuck in the big city till God willing I can be in the country....watching these videos soooooooo cool.... thank you for making this farmer doug....lol....who could know a snow covered snow day could bring such joy in the middle of heavy duty work....stacey feeding you, too , real healthy so you have more energy I guess......

[@CubasAutomotive]

Hahaha! Rambo cracks me up!!! Sneaky little punk!

[@BelindaTN]

Whew. That is the kind of heavy snow that caves in roofs, green houses and portable carports around here. Sinks boats and boat docks on the lake too. And when all that melts, ooooooo, the mud. Some of the farmers around here will sew their grass seed in the snow, so as it melts into the ground, it takes the seeds with it.

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

Not looking forward to the thaw out 😒 and 6 inches more on the way this weekend

[@waynettecrenshaw4041]

My favorite nut is hazel nuts! Your homestead is so beautiful in the snow!

[@grandcatsmama3421]

I lived through the Blizzard of 1977, 1996, Super Storm Sandy, and one in 2016? You guys must not be used to snow. Also be very careful when you start shovelling, go slowly take a lot of breaks to keep from having a heart attack. Make sure you go see your doctor before the Winter storms hit about your heart. You want to make sure your strong enough to shovel all that snow. Hope you stay nice and warm!

[@arevavaful]

Rambo loves you 😊💞🐏

[@joannagreen]

I'm from Canada and used to having two to three feet of snow, but I agree it usually accumulates over a period of time. We occasionally get a big pile at once, but it slows us down, too. BTW, I had a lot of fun watching Rambo!

[@phillully4472]

Okay Stacy... my favorite kind of nut; is pastascio nuts. just love the flavor of that nut! i live out here in Utah and we normally have in excess of 500" of snow... but looks like you are getting the kind of snow fall we should be getting but aren't. i know it's hard treking through that deep snow.. but maybe you should have some kind of snow shoes to tredge thru that deep white stuff ! hope you and Stacy keep warm through this unusual cold snowy winter there. thanks for sharing the journey.

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

And thanks for watching

[@fredbennett3549]

@@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY that was so darn funny, u ask him did he wanna help he walked off immediately lol too funny, rambo said this my show but im not helping u.

[@marsfran55]

I love watching Rambo and how he interacts!

[@tinkmarz1]

Hmm...I can't think of any nuts I'd pass up...but I guess cashews would be the winner for me. Thanks for another great visit with a lot of great nuggets...!

[@kathyforest2617]

My favorite things to use in the deep snow are my snow shoes. They cut a really nice path for walking on later. Plus they make it so much easier for this older lady to get out there and get those chores done. They have spikes on the bottom as well, so they work very well in the ice. All around best tool for winter life in the sticks. 😃 Stacy I have been making the lemon whey drink and I've just gotta thank you for that tip!! We love it so much.

[@kickinitwithkaren]

Does Rambo just love you that much or is he protecting his lady friends? hahahaha...

[@ivetteblanco-torres980]

Thank you! Your home is so picturesque just beautiful! Rambo is so funny . God bless you both oxox

[@phoebeshomestead9368]

Heyyy, lol as soon as you asked Rambo to help he turned and walked away, he reminds me of my dog I always have to work around him....oh yeah I forgot to add, my favorite kind of nut is pecans.

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

Lol I was laughing so hard ... Like, right on que 🤣🤠👍

[@briandawson9796]

Thanks for the awesome show today. Rambow sure keeps you on your toes. Thanks for all the great cooking tips Stacy. I wish I could come over for lunch after watching all the good things cooking. You guys keep strong and healthy thanks for great show.

[@HeavensGatesCherryFarm]

You guys got it going on!! love the background music in the video, it won't be long and the snow will be gone so enjoy mother nature at it's finest!!!!!🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒

[@Mallard5plus1Farmhouse]

LOVE your channel! We got our first big snow here in Ohio this past weekend..might be getting a mega storm this weekend coming.

[@R_B62]

Doug & Stacy had the same storm, also me too here in Missouri.

[@karentidwell4293]

Another great video. Makes me appreciate coastline Texas just that much more.

[@homesteadblessings8886]

I have been dealing with some health issues and was told to eat walnuts. Not my favorite but I will eat them

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Pistachios are my favorite! And this house and the snow make it look so idyllic!

[@brandyfillie8995]

Rambo and Doug crack me up!! I love seeing videos with them. I was thinking of Amos and Andy and the piano music started.....let's just say it made me laugh. What's funny is I am at work with bluetooth ear buds so it looks like I am laughing to myself because the video can't be seen by others either. BUAHAHAHAHA

[@saddlebutt1684]

Seems Rambo loves Doug just a little more since that big snow

[@lisamartin3734]

Loved seeing your cats enjoying the snow !!! Seems Rambo wants to make sure you did the job correctly, LOL

[@michaeljames5160]

What you guys are experiencing is what we normally do each year at this time. But when are two going to take advantage of the snow and have a little snow ball fight or go sledding and have some fun in the snow?

[@deborapettigrew1258]

I absolutely loved the video such hard working folks. Beautiful homestead in the snow just beautiful. Loved the pics of Stacy under the trees feeding the birds almost too much snow to walk through.. Maggie looks like she is having soooo much fun... thanks for sharing it was wonderful to watch in fact I watched it 3 times just because it was so wonderful.

[@dirtpatcheaven]

LOL! Love the title!

[@buckeye43302]

favorite nut for me is Brazil nuts but love almonds too. love watching the birds at my feeders, so many different kinds the squirrels are fun to watch too. Yes could see the blue tint in the snow, I dont like the cold (minus 3 last night) but love how pretty the snow is.

[@billhiggins3845]

I love hickory nuts first then English walnuts or pecans ♥️😙👍

[@debram9893]

Dehydrated walnuts on pancakes. Yum!! Your lives are so much more interesting and healthy than sitting in a cubicle day after day. Love you guys!

[@andiemac0]

Favorite nut is a Pecan, no question. I like most but prefer the kind that taste good not roasted. Not a fan of hazel nuts, I hear they are great, I just haven't developed a taste for them.

[@sandhollowhomestead6972]

Sand Hollow Idaho only has just over 1 inch of snow so far. A very mild winter and we're expecting 40* weather this week. I've been here since 1970 and have seen many mild winters and some bad ones too. -20* for two weeks was the worst and a few times we've had over 2 ft of accumulated snow, 2017 was one of the worst. The best we can do is prepare for the worst and adapt to the changes. So glad you folks know how to eat right to work hard. Carry on!

[@grsartofworship4352]

Wonderful video! Unfortunately y’all make it look easy. Lol.

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

Lol 🤣😂

[@geraldfrank1630]

Hickory nuts of course, especially since the trees are all over in the wild! You guys have the best attitude ever! 👌👏👌👏👏💕

[@ourselfreliantlife]

It looks like Rambo had affections for you that day, Doug. 😀 Then attacks later.😯

[@lionelday2332]

Sounds like my wife

[@itynotbity]

Rambo loves his ladies lol ♥️🤗

[@jeanwoodall1523]

My favorite nut are Brazil Nuts. I also love walnuts, pecans, pistachios, and cashews. We only had thick ice once so far. Otherwise we've mostly just had rain as usual. Only our porch and the tops of our vehicles had a light dusting of snow on it this morning but it was all gone this afternoon.

[@jasonamoscomedy]

Dont tase me bro! ☺️ This and last vids all time favs love instrumental music. Like brazil nuts if you can get them open.

[@PICARDY610]

You can throw rope up on your out barns like jumping rope and pull snow down. Helps to remove that danger over hang. May be tricky with it so wet, but it helps. Not that exhausting either. Came in handy a many Buffalo NY snow storms.

[@GatorLife57]

Hey Doug.....as a rule WE always get 24 inches.....of.... * * * sunshine * * * ......LOL... here in central Florida !

[@ejohnsonw]

Almonds Thank You 🙏 JW Wichita Kansas USA 🇺🇸

[@LeslieNikulka]

Yepp! Two feet of snow all at once is a lot! And diggin' out 'wet' snow is darn hard bull work. You're a bull, Doug. Man, old Rambo sure is protective over his harem. I luv traipsing around the farm with you guys...listening to your conversations with the animals. Stacy, great tip about the pumpkin seeds and my favourite nut is the cashew which I'm not supposed have >:-( of course. So who operates the drone? I'm so jealous! ;) Luv the overhead views of the farm. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day. Kiss the horses for me, please.

[@arciafrench993]

Love the music in beginnings. Expecting lots of snow here in NH this weekend. Homesteading, best job in the world

[@angiekrajewski6419]

Rambo is a mess...hihih

[@davidclark5138]

Wow, you guys got SOME SNOW! I have family n friends all through out the new England snow belt reaching over to the Easter Maine, new Brunswick border, and WOW DO THEY GET SNOW TO JUST BURY EVERTHING ,REALLY MAKES IT TOUGH AND A BIG PITA VERY CHALLANGING IN THE WINTER MONTHS, BUT WHEN YOU ONLY HAVE THREE MONTHS A YEAR JUNE, JULY, AND WINTER. THE SUMMER MONTHE ARE GREAT, HANG IN THERE TOUGH IT OUT. GOD BLESS.