Our New Delivery of Cornish Cross Chicks have Arrived!

[@angieh9405]

You guys crack me up. Sarah, I believe Kevin really wanted steak vs. hamburger. Nope, ground beef it is tonight. Love you guys!!

[@melodylyons4631]

Haha, caught that. She kinda shot him a look when he said finally gonna have good food tonite too.

[@ygrittesnow1701]

I would refer you to Rodney Carrington - The Man Song

[@jamescline6937]

How can u say freedom with Comunist. In the White House.

[@ygrittesnow1701]

@@jamescline6937 There is nothing political here. Please keep this polite.

[@charleswise5570]

I think of my wife as my subconscious conscience. Twenty one years together, and we do this with each other. Biblically, we are one. So it's like your other half of your brain telling you, you shouldn't. LOL! Love how Kevin and Sarah interact with each other! The way it should be! God Bless you both!

[@pinetree2675]

Would love to hear an update how Kevin's parents have settled in. 🙂🙏🏻

[@annmarie4794]

You made me laugh out loud when you were removing the meat and said “holy cow”. How appropriate.

[@robyngoern3115]

I watch Ben and Andrea and a few other homesteaders and I’m blown away how God has guided me to Christian families. I didn’t deliberately seek them out but after I watched them I realised they were believers Praise God xx

[@michellebosworth7792]

Arms family homestead, the Smiths is a great one too

[@robyngoern3115]

@@michellebosworth7792 I also watch Arms Family Homestead xx I’ll have to look up the Smiths xx

[@1acrehomesteader43]

This is one reason Spring is a favorite time for me. The homestead is alive with babies all over the place! 🐤 🐣 🥚 🦆

[@DreamweaversHomestead]

Such a special time!

[@tonybells131]

What a great country we live in, that we can eat fresh food from different farms across the country ! Good luck to you guys. And God Bless America ! May we stand free from tyranny forever !

[@Dianatorres6990]

Support our farmers!

[@kajinsautumn9833]

AMEN!!

[@swianecki]

Nobody takes better care of their chicks or animals than you two do. They are treated with love and kindness their entire lives. God Bless! And good luck to Ben and Andrea in their new endeavor.

[@hillarywright7965]

I subscribe to many of the homesteading channels. Love how you all support and learn from each other! ❤

[@DreamweaversHomestead]

It is a beautiful community ❤

[@indigoblue4791]

Wishing Ben and Andrea success as they send out their quality products. If you are able to take advantage of this service, you are some very fortunate folks. You would be hard pushed to find better cared for animals anywhere else. 😊

[@patriciaowens4177]

Yes, watch them. Live out here in Arkansas just north of us. Be looking into getting some myself.

[@snsfabricating]

If I hadn't eaten beef in 5 years & someone sent me a box, I would openly weep tears of joy!!!

[@schammond8993]

I am 65. When I was a kid you could order chickensas well as other livestock from Sears Robuck catalog. Of course you could also order a house. Susan NW Georgia

[@cherylcasio9401]

"A chuck roast, holy cow!" Kevin. LOL!!!

[@gingerreid8569]

too funny

[@cindypelletier9365]

Good morning from Canada! Have a great day!

[@jadeswrapsandbraids]

I love how they are hopping on you. They know you is mama

[@tessesmom]

My dad used to deliver chicks to a local farm. He had them in his mail truck, he rerouted his days he delivered them so they weren't in the truck too long. We also had hens and ducks at home. Loved raising them.

[@doodlebugscritters2715]

I've been in offices that have done it both ways, delivery and pickup. I think it just kinda depends on if they're able to do it.

[@tessesmom]

@@doodlebugscritters2715 yes, I think collecting is much safer, but this was probably 50 years ago and it was the norm to deliver. My dad always made sure any chicks or ducks got delivered as quickly as possible

[@curiouscat3384]

I love your HOPE tshirt - just proves how loving and caring you are. Your videos always bring a heartwarming smile to my face in the midst of the crazy political/economic wilderness out there!

[@jennsadventures84]

How can someone not like this video?!They are explaining the how's and why's of raising meat birds. Even if I don't eat meat. I appreciate the information and clarity of the explanation.

[@twochickenshomestead9836]

The water heater pan is genius.

[@marythornsberry6486]

Kevin,,,,,,did you "stand up" when Sarah told you to "sit still"???? That's a mighty fine "Shiner" you have there!!!!! Awww guys,,,,I'm just a jokin here....that shadow on his eye sure is funny tho....LOL....Love the new lil chicks.......and "Holy Cow" please everyone go see for yourselves the care Ben and Andrea gives their animals!!! They are very hardworking people just as Kevin and Sarah are!!!

[@LidiasWorld007]

Hello from Washington State!!😁👍👋💐

[@sicox1278]

Nice Crown of thorns t-shirt

[@RisingFromTheAshes97]

My husband is doing some pretty extensive electrical work for a buddy who is paying us with the meat from one of their pigs they just sent to the processor. I am perfectly happy with being paid in some wonderfully fresh homegrown pork from a friend. 💜

[@Coffeeismyhappyplace]

I loved hearing the peeps at the post office. Delivered for 20 years. Hated how long it took customers to come pick them up. Pitied them so much.

[@donaldanderly3116]

Love springtime. Hope everyone has a great year. FREEDOM!!!

[@brendawatson5664]

God bless from St Thomas Ontario Canada we love your show

[@waardenburgfamilyfarm4764]

Baby chicks are so much fun. We have some laying chicks coming in a week. Love your videos!

[@debbiepitcher9806]

I have decided after three years I still love your channel I still look forward to watching you twice a week. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us 😊😊

[@pwengert1]

Loved watching you unpack your baby chicks! So much that goes in to raising chickens than we armchair “farmers” realize! Sarah, you had my favorite shirt on today. I’m still contemplating ordering one. Need to fit it in our fixed-income budget! Thanks for another great video. God bless.

[@mojoflyingsolo639]

You could take a piece of plywood the same size as your heat pad and put on some legs so the chicks could huddle between the heat pad and the cover. Just make it taller than the chicks will be at 3 weeks. I really enjoy watching all your videos.

[@roseboudreaux9922]

Bless you Kevin, Sarah your precious darling girls, your extended family and your whole farm❣ Love your channel and look forward to it, but just wanted to let y'all know that you're such wonderful teachers to people like me who know nothing about gardening and farming! But i've been blessed by your channel more than I can express in words. Praying for a cornucopia of amazing blessings upon you and your family. Oh, and i'm so happy that Kevin's precious parents moved down and i'm asking Jesus to make it possible for your dear extended family members to making it down for either your Easter or Thanksgiving Holiday this year. It would be such a heavenly blessing to everyone who sees your Holiday Celebration and hoping it will become a beacon of hope and faith for every fractured family to remember how important family and friends are and reach out to estranged family members. These last 4 years so many families and dear friends have been terribly fractured! Losing beloved family members and dear friends either to the terrible virus, a tragic accident, or the horror of deceitful political beliefs! Too many have been literally torn apart, so badly that they forgot the valuable importance of having loving close family and old friends loving ties; especially for our young children to connect with their family cousins and close friends; they are the glue that had kept America lovingly and respectfully United for decades! Praying for American's spiritual strength to extend our Father's Loving Merciful Grace to each other!

[@marymarysmarket3508]

Oh brother

[@GinchyGirlCreatesAndGardens]

One thing i love love love about your videos is the great amount of information and teaching! Even if I think i know what I need to know, its nice to be able to watch a video and learn a new way or a better way ! I get that from you in all your videos and I thank you. Also, I am still putting the tomato processor I won from y'all a couple years ago ! Love it !

[@SlingandStoneVideos]

God is good

[@joyces.9021]

"Looks like chuck roast, holy cow!"😆🐂

[@AnneDaleHomestead]

Love VW Family. Thanks for sharing.

[@jadeswrapsandbraids]

I flippen LOVE baby chicks. Omg so cute

[@doityourselflivinggardenin7986]

For years I dipped the chicks’ beak into the water. I later tried a batch many years ago and did not do that. They quickly found the water. It doesn’t hurt, but it is not necessary. If the heat is close to the food and water it just happens. I too also switched away from heat lamps. I now use hanging infrared heaters for the chicks to get under. They work really well and there is no risk of fire. They also allow the chicks to sleep at night in the dark. I put a small led light on a timer and have that suspended between the heat source and the food/water. You guys do a great job raising your meat birds. Putting them in mobile tractors and restricting their diet is really good for them.

[@aleshiasterland460]

Such sweet little baby chicks . You have them all snugged and feed. Wonderful meat products from the VW homesteaders!!!

[@tonia.5861]

Loved seeing the baby chicks as it brings back a lot of great memories. My husband worked his way through college running a chicken hatchery and I can remember lots of sleepless nights helping him get the chicks ready to go out in the morning mail.

[@gigiplusthebeard]

great idea to use the water heater pan to keep water mess contained

[@scrappyquilter102]

One quarter acre in an urban environment. I garden as best I can but planting season is late May. You two are an inspiration and I love to watch your progress.

[@Dianatorres6990]

Start seeds inside, I did👍🙏

[@keishamurray2711]

Love Ben and Andrea and the kids. They are awesome people. I know they have sold out of a lot of things. That is so exciting for them.

[@merryanneadair4451]

Growing up, we raised 12,000 turkeys a year. I have many memories of sitting in the shavings & dipping each poult's beak into the water!! And I'm still dipping every year as I get birds!! 😊 I love spending that time looking each one over, think it greatly helps give them a good start! Thank you for all that the 2 of you do for your viewers!

[@heatherk8931]

I LOVE that the whole of the homesteading community supports each other. From this side, it's like watching an extended family member that knows each other! Warm fuzzy feelings! Love to you all!❣

[@krickette5569]

You know, If the chicks don't seem to be staying warm, you can raise that heat mat off the floor. Maybe put a couple of tin cans under the two ends or a 2 x 6 or something. This way the chicks can get under the heat to warm themselves. I'm very interested in whether the heat mat works while it's laying on the floor and if it does will be getting one for myself.

[@allenwilson9656]

If you prop it up and it falls it will swush the chicks 🐣🐤🐥 🤦‍♂️

[@micheleolson9914]

The purpose of the heat mat is that heat rises better & is more efficient than a high watt heat lamp. I get what you are saying though, I'm curious if that will keep them warm enough too.

[@willowsverge3046]

If i was a mail carrier id bring them to the house just to hear the happy little peep chorus! Thanks for sharing! It makes my homesickness for my chickens a little less and never fails to put a smile on my face. 😊All the best guys! 🐓🐤

[@michellebosworth7792]

Sometimes the address of delivery is towards the end of the carriers route. The back end of our vehicles heat up too hot when sun is out or could be too cold in different states. Thats why when clerks get the chixks (sometimes at 4 am) they call customers about 8 to pick them up. Too much stress on chicks for carriers to take out to street.

[@genefoster9821]

I live in central Virginia. We deal with a local cattle farmer, who raises grass fed, no antibiotics beef. The steers are harvested at about 800lbs. He has a 6-8 month waiting list. You can buy a whole, half, or quarter beef. They are aged for about 10 days and then processed and frozen in shrink wrapping. Also, we get our pork from another farmer, they’re smaller and all natural. We only like my pork sausage or brats, so I grind Boston butts to make our own sausages. It is really great to have a supply and not buy grocery store meat, with who knows what is in it.

[@swedishmeatball3129]

I raised 50 Cornish cross for the first time last year, inspired by your videos. We butchered at eight weeks, and they averaged 5.38 pounds dressed weight. Thanks for all the great information you provide!

[@silvertonguedaywalker9116]

Love the Sound of the Baby Chicks x So cute x

[@rosaking8488]

Peep peep peep. Such a sweet sound! Those lil fellas were thirsty. ❤️

[@theheritagehousesc]

I always start them with one bag of medicated feed too. Zero problems. They are as healthy as they can be. Great idea with the water heater pan! Need to implement that. Thanks for sharing!

[@tinatippin5705]

Very informative video, Kevin and Sarah. You are both so natural with the camera. Thanks for the chick tutorial.

[@anneo3754]

The chicks are so cute! I know you guys are eating well but I don't think I could go 5 years without beef!

[@scotthargraves576]

Thanks for having us along. We raise a couple of pigs each year and a steer every other. I haven't taken the plunge into meat birds yet mainly because, unlike the pork and beef, I can't contract out the processing. Maybe one day.

[@colinstace1758]

I used to work at a hatchery and during the bird flu period we had 300,000 eggs in the incubators, we shipped them from Sydney to southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia etc

[@pamkaufman3662]

We grow a lot if our own veggies but are not able to raise our own meat. Last year we started getting our beef from a farmer who lives maybe 5 miles from us and it is processed about that same distance away. I will never buy beef from the store again! There is no comparison. We are still looking for a local chicken source but haven't found one we like yet but we will eventually! You are an inspiration to me. I have always leaned towards homesteading and watching you only feeds that fire more! Thanks for your great videos!

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

New babies everywhere! Great job!

[@joanbaggs1915]

Sarah, your shirt made me tear up. I love it!!!

[@tipgiles5432]

Very nice way to source meat. We cannot raise protein in the city but have four vendors at the farmers market from whom we buy longhorn beef, angus, pork, chicken, and smoked salmon they fly in each week and smoke at their home. All are grass-fed/ pasture fed --- raised and finished. You know you are getting good meat when you become good friends of the producers. Joy Giles

[@judyslefinger1291]

Thank you sooooo much for share "how to comment" on videos!! You two seem to get along so well!! Love your smile, Sarah!!

[@saragrandma9592]

You two are my super heroes ❤

[@annmarie4794]

You have to have a lot of patience putting each chick’s beak into the water. You were right on the point about them finding the food. (I have no problem finding the food, too). I’m more the tractor and garden girl. I do love horses and keeping them groomed. Nothing more free than riding a horse!

[@BostonRocks76_Carmen]

I have been following Ben and Andrea for a long time now. I saw when there barn burnt. So glad that Ben and the piggys all made it out safely. I am on their mailing list so that I know about their meat and produce and when it's in stock. It is wonderful that you are friends with them and are sharing their info with everyone. Thanks for sharing this video. God Bless! Carmen

[@rainspringing]

Surprised to see you all prefer a purchased cross to breeding your own. Always hated moving without my good older hens who knew their business, and could raise an army of crossed incubator chicks. Didn't catch a playlist link below yet, so going to look at your experiences. Love the "Hope" shirt, aww. Special multiple meanings shirt now. Looking forward to updates about Rose though. Isn't it amazing getting to eat something you haven't had in a handful of years, and getting to eat a very good version of it, as that first taste?!? Wishing VW Family Farms great success with this venture. Experience a bliss eating moment myself after years of lack. Not with meats, but with home grown peppers, cucumbers and grapefruit (from my parents orchard). It stays so vivid in your mind, that first bite.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Our mail carrier brought ours to the house once and I was so surprised!

[@chickenmomma1777]

Use plant hangers to hold up those waterers. You can hang them from the ceiling or walls like plants. That way they can't get into it, but you can set it at whatever height you want to. It keeps them out and the poop out. It works perfectly. I give them warm water in the winter and change it morning and afternoon. It works great. I only had to use a heated water a couple times this.

[@lechatbotte.]

Baby chicks lol I’ve never dipped their beaks they’re smart enough to figure out the water themselves.

[@carolinesemple2298]

Totally agree. They know how it all works from day dot

[@gingerreid8569]

we always do and also do the ACV in the water as well.

[@noniemarley7012]

We always dip as well.

[@wordvendor1]

Never tire of these lessons. Thanks, Sarah and Kevin! 💜🐣

[@ridinwith24]

Am I the only one that LOL'd when they were going through the meat and Kevin exclaimed "Holy Cow!"? Hahahaha

[@rebeccahenkins1697]

I have seen great success with the hover warmer - lets the chicks go under it and you raise it as they grow but its also a very safe alternative to the big lamps!

[@sarahrizer6055]

Awwww they are so cute and so is the couple ;-)

[@davidj.mackinney6568]

We love their family.

[@horrido666]

I was most impressed with my chicks this winter. They went from fragile little things in the spring,. to -30F inside the coop this winter. I don't heat, so those little guys had to do it the old fashioned way. Spring never felt so good, I'll bet.

[@hidawayhomestead524]

Love the baby chicks. My chicks don't come till May. I just watched vwff video about being all set up and ready to sell. So happy for and proud of them. Stay safe and God bless you my friends. 🌱🐷🐄🐐🐓🌱 Lisa

[@kevinbaker6168]

Kevin & Sara, I like to get my chicks straight from the hatchery. Like, I live close enough to one I can easily drive there in an hour and pick them up, or my local feed stores have chick days where you can either pick up the chicks you ordered or select from the ones they have on hand. Good overview on starting out some chicks.

[@tommielourogers4327]

I loved it when the baby chicks hopped up on her lap. That may be hohum normal for y’all who raise lots of chickens and try not to get too attached to your dinner. But I would be cuddling them, just because all chicks are simply too cute not to cuddle.

[@denisebrady6858]

Sarah you should wear that colour more often- you looked really lovely today (as you always do)- love seeing new little chicks & can't wait to watch their progress. I am with Kevin I would have gone a Rib Eye - I never miss any of Andrea & Bens videos, amazing channel & everyone should check them out. How is your new cow settling in ? Cheers Denise - Australia

[@carlabarnes6255]

Stacy with Off grid with Doug and STACY did a video about planting Elderberry bushes around your chicken pen so the chickens can pick the berries themselves. The berries will help prevent the disease you were talking about.

[@loriputerbaugh682]

Love your channel- wanted to share that when we raised chicks we learned that they sucked the yoke up right before hatching, giving them the nourishment they need for the first 24 hours, making it easier to travel.

[@robertschroeder1978]

Always great to see you both and receive the updates on the homestead. So much of your channel content will be used on our new homestead. Blessings to all of you and God Bless...

[@Lopsofloverabbitry]

Super cool to watch. I have a small rabbitry so I watch videos to see if I find anything ideas. Thanks for a great video.

[@cathywhelpley3927]

🐤Love those little🐥 chicks...good luck!🐣

[@rshoemaker7368]

Love new life on the farm. Chicks are so cute.

[@hollynelson543]

I never realized that was there first drink ever, amazing.

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

That's awesome. I wish them well in their new business! Great advice to buy local if you can't gro your own.

[@GD-xj3jd]

Holy Cow! LOL... Love your video's and learn something new every time I watch. Thank you!

[@juliasummers1770]

Kevin, your shirt is a hoot!!!

[@elizabethhicks9844]

I was a mail carrier for years an have delivered chicks to many a farm...I loved it they of course was my first delivery of my day...wanted them to get to there new home quickly...I loved hearing the little chirps

[@peartreehillfarm]

You guys make the best videos. We look forward to them. Thanks for sharing.

[@rhondaalbrecht]

Giggling aloud here, after reading Kevin's t-shirt saying.

[@shawnmarie459]

Love it too!! I just hope this lovely place doesn't turn Political :( The first thing I noticed was Sarah's shirt, and thought of their beloved milk cow

[@rhondaalbrecht]

@@shawnmarie459 Honestly don't think you'll have to worry about that with Kevin and Sarah. :-) I just enjoyed the humor with using Abraham Lincoln's name with the quote... it was a subtle snub to those that think the Internet is your end-all of answers. After all, the Internet didn't exist at the time time that Lincoln was around, but today, there are so many that are totally clueless to that fact, thinking it's been around forever. Kevin and Sarah's political humor is so subtle that only those truly awakened would catch it.

[@halinawiecek2297]

Nice to see you guys again,and baby check, good luck.

[@kalliopischiza7765]

Καλημέρα από ΕΛΛΆΔΑ! !!!!!!! Δεν καταλαβαίνω γρί από ότι λέτε.!!!!!!!! αλλά σας παρακολουθώ πάντα. Την αγάπη μας από ΕΛΛΆΔΑ

[@DreamweaversHomestead]

Love your videos & comparisons to be thorough for everyone!

[@leeannandrews932]

I love the chicks can't wait till I get mine

[@jamiescott5461]

I love that sound, a box of chirping little babies lol 🐔🐔

[@GradeBmoviefan]

So nice to see the weather cooperating with y’all, finally! Good to see meat chicks back on the farm. ❤️ ~~Sharon

[@coopie624]

My favorite time of year on our farm was Spring! We would go to our local farm and feed store (owned by a dear family friend) and buy our chicks. We had an off ground brooder and we used the same style feeders and waterers as you guys, but ours were not plastic. I don’t think they were available in plastic way back then! lol I’m looking forward to watching your chicks over the next few weeks! Ben and Andrea are awesome. I am subscribed to their channel also. There is nothing better than home grown beef!

[@leerussell6801]

Debbie here from Wa..congratulations VW farm on the new business...🐝🐝🐝

[@whimsicalrootshomestead9789]

My husband and I are striving to give up city life in lieu of country life in a few years when we can buy some acres. Chickens are most definitely going to be our 'gateway farm animals' but I'm hoping for bees and goats too. Been working hard to save my money because when we do, I'm retiring to the farming life like my family before me 😁

[@pattytaylor320]

I want y'all to know that both of y'all are so great. I watch a lot of homestead videos and by far y'all are the most informative. Thanks

[@estellaknox4488]

Spring is here ready for gardening God Bless

[@ritabrunetti381]

God bless your home. You're kindness shows through with every video. Enjoy the meat that Ben & Andrea sent. Have a wonderful day!!