Paid to live in Alaska? How much? Who? and How we spent it!

[@carmancloud]

I’ve never thought of it as getting paid to live in Alaska. When they first started the dividend a good majority of people working on the pipeline were from oil producing states like Texas because they had the needed job skills. The problem was they were taking those salaries and spending them in their own states and all that revenue was just flowing out of the state that was producing it. So the administration at the time took a portion of the profits and invested it, earmarking that as a dividend to the residents to compensate for the resources flowing out and ensuring that a portion of that revenue remained in the state. I’ve always admired their foresight in doing that!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s such an amazing thing to actually see.

[@KellyGriffiths-p9m]

Our Walmart had only dog and cat food that’s a nice one you’ve got

[@Chris_at_Home]

I worked in the oil field and along the pipeline over thirty years as a resident starting in 1979. I always take the view that by not having these people living in Alaska we don’t have to build roads and schools for them and their kids. Also the PFD didn’t start until the early 1980s when most of the pipeline construction workers left. Very few of the people I worked with lived out of state and most of them that did were just setting up a home in the lower 48 a few years before they retired.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

@@Chris_at_Homeand there’s the rest of the story!

[@RovenaHornbuckle]

What is this ?

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Thanks!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@carolwhisenhunt7504 are you serious! I can’t breathe you took my breath away! How do I say thank you! Thank you so kind of you.

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

Thanks for supporting sweet Jessica 💕💕

[@laurelkelley4907]

I love the good stewardship you provide for your animals. You guys are awesome thank you Jessica for providing another glimpse into your life❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much! That’s so kind

[@theratrace999]

The Alaska money payout is not for living there but to share the oil profits with the people of the state. Today, the money is helpful because the prices in Alaska is extreme for a lot of items when compared to the lower 48!

[@pamelaclayton-vg9me]

Glad the money helped you get ahead for winter

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Us too such a blessing

[@lovemykids8674]

@@pamelaclayton-vg9me that a sucky pay check 1700 for one year I make 8956 a month working oil rig

[@jamesmock2109]

​@@modernhomesteadalaskaare there Bears where you live?

[@pamvancleave6722]

Alone in Alaska is also a hard working lady. You gals are an awesome inspiration.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you

[@mertjudyfischer8443]

I love watching your channel. It is so awesome to see how self sufficient your family is. It’s a lot of work, but has to be so very satisfying

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much! It’s a very satisfying life

[@gloriadavidson8599]

Brilliant series on winter prep in Alaska really enjoying them 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Love from the UK x

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you that’s so kind

[@debbieorazi2518]

Look at you driving the tractor like a boss! I love it. Glad to see you were able to stock up for the homestead critters.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you! I’m not Aaron but I get the jobs I need done for sure! You are so kind to me

[@hannahmoore748]

Just found your channel and I’m already HOOKED time to go binge watch all the videos lol you guys are living my DREAM

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh wow thank you! WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

[@hannahmoore748]

@@modernhomesteadalaska you guys are awesome! I’d love to see an introduction video to your family and animals/home! Do you have one already posted I could watch?

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@hannahmoore748 I don’t think I did that! Great idea though

[@joant8641]

It is so interesting to see what you do to prepare for winter. Stay warm!

[@belindaroberts3090]

I didn't even know anyone got paid living in Alaska. I like how yall spend it wisely. 💰 💸

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you.

[@riddle8062]

The PFD information is very interesting. Such a blessing to get the animals feed stocked up for winter. The rabbits are going to be so snuggled this winter in their new nesting boxes. Now on to painting the rest of the barn, and new flooring for the chickens. Looking forward to those videos. God bless you all!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Amen! Just felt like a nice boost to stock for the first time in a while

[@alinelson2]

Hi sweet one! You are so smart to stock up on food for the animals for winter! That is a great use for some of your PFD money!!! I look forward to the Costco run! Big hugs and many blessings, my sweet friend!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you my dear friend! It was so smart already woke up to snow today

[@cathyrobinson8667]

You are a busy lady. Hard worker. You got a lot accomplished today!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@cathyrobinson8667 thank you so much

[@lindahays8444]

I love that you make sure all your animals are well taken care of. Y'all sure do stay busy on the homestead. Girl im wore out just watching lol. Blessings to all.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks so much

[@shirlydejarnette]

I certainly did not know about the Alaska PFD.. What a interesting thing to do.. Spread the wealth!! Nice.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s amazing! It’s always the first question we normally get

[@robbiehamilton4424]

I bet if you really looked into it you would be owed a lot more every year

[@RockstarWrecker]

Sounds like socialism. Evil! Don't you know everything should go to the rich so it can TRICKle down? They won't just hord the money. They won't do stock buy backs.

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

Thank you for this awesome video Jessica. ❤❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks for watching! you are simply the best and much appreciated

[@SpentBrassAdventures]

I'm seriously considering moving my family to Alaska. I'm hoping to visit the state next year.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s an incredible place

[@joellamartin7973]

We used to live in Anchorage, Ak, then on Elmendorf, and then back into Anchorage, but we lived there when they were building the oil pipeline. Our oldest was born there,

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Wow! What a cool time to be there.

[@billholden5271]

Hello, wow what an interesting video. Thank you for explaining about the PFD. You seem like a wealth of knowledge about many things. I guess you have to be living where you do. I have to think you never get bored 😃Thanks for take us along. Wishing all the best.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for that

[@lyndaharwood2575]

Love watching you. You explain things so well.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much!

[@AliceLewis-f7j]

Lady you are a worker I know you're husband is proud of you if he doesn't he is crazy love you and your videos from Tennessee

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you that’s so kind of you

[@pattaylor8955]

WOW look at you lugging those 50 lb bags of food around !! I’m impressed !! Great idea stock piling some of the animal food for the winter. What are you doing with the rabbits? Pets ?

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much! All the rabbits featured on the channel are pets. But they do produce meat. We have not actually butcher any rabbits.

[@cathykillion6544]

Enjoy all y’all do on the homestead. Grateful for your videos 😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks so much

[@evabloecher]

Thank you for a very interesting video. I think you explain in a perfect way and your way of saying goodbye every time is super🥰. All the best to you and your family.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you! 😃 that was so kind of you!

[@m.l.e.8956]

I’m going over some of the videos I’ve missed as I enjoy them so much & OMG girl😮 I’m so impressed with your strength. Moving all those feed bags AND driving the tractor. Aaron is blessed to have you ❤️🤗👍🏻👏🏻

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much! He is a lucky guy! But he is such a big help just a busy my man!

[@carolynlineberger1929]

Thank you for sharing!❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

No problem thanks for visiting

[@Yeetin_Peas]

Just found your channel and love it!!! You are a hard working boss lady!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@Yeetin_Peas that’s amazing Welcome!

[@MyAlaska12]

Thanks for sharing the pfd information

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks for watching Bill!

[@christinegaines8205]

You continue to amaze me. I admire you and Aaron and your work ethic. Looking forward to a good cooking video soon 🤤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I got to lite the fire today! Because it snowed! lol the snow has melted but it all counts right!

[@MountainMan07798]

You always have awesome videos. It’s great to be able to stock up ahead of time on everything. Growing up we spent the summer and fall getting stocked up and ready for winter even here in Georgia. I continue it to today and I’m retired now. It’s a good feeling . Congratulations and thanks for such an amazing channel. You a a hard worker.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That is awesome! That is so kind of you to say thank you

[@annaking9213]

Loved the video, seeing all the animals. You’ll are always looking ahead.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That's the plan! Thank you so much

[@annahoover5296]

Be blessed love you all.Smart getting extra food for animals.❤❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Be blessed my friend

[@DebDeBoop]

Lovely lady you amaze me with what you manage to get accomplished!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you that’s so kind

[@m.rebeccabyrd739]

Awesome video! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

So kind! Thank you for watching

[@aprilriordan8202]

Some great information in this weeks vlog , thankyou Jessica 😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You’re welcome 😊

[@tracy8805]

Love your Costco videos!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Glad you like them!

[@Mel-vu9ss]

Wow that was very interesting. I never knew that about Alaska. Good for them taking care of their people!! Added note, your editing was really good in this video. Not that it hasn’t always been but it seemed different.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you! I made the decision in Jan to work hard on better videos this year! And boy did I find some styles I didn’t like! I have learned so much! I am so greatful to hear it’s being seen

[@Mel-vu9ss]

@@modernhomesteadalaska oh wow! Yes, I can definitely tell.

[@kathleencasella4703]

You are such a hard worker. I enjoy your videos. ❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much

[@charlenegrady8781]

That was a chore to get that all put away but now you can breathe easy and be prepared for winter because you just never know what Mother Nature will bring. Great video today Jessica. Thanks for sharing. Take care from Cape Cod✌️🇺🇸💖

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you friend! It snowed today! Winter has hit

[@bernardardis8796]

Very impressed! Keep up the hard work

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you! Will do!

[@chuckh8800]

You can use char coal liter fluid to seal any seam just put the 2 pieces of vinyl together and slowly add lighter fluid to that seam. Let it set for a minute or 2. And then wipe it off in your vinyl will be one piece instead of two hope this helps (kingsford) starting fluid

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Never knew that thank you for the information

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

You are one tough lady Jessica. Is there anything you can't do. Lol. I enjoyed this very much.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@carolwhisenhunt7504 thank you that’s beyond just so kind of you

[@kikomartin-pr]

Awesome video. Have a wonderful week.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you! You too!

[@joinmeinthedirt5186]

Who needs a gym membership, just be a homesteader. I’m sore just watching 💜

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Aghhh why am I still chubby! Why! lol

[@jeanjohnson2402]

I don’t look at it as being chubby, all gods creatures store extra fat to stay warm in the freezing cold months so that’s my excuse and I stand by it hahaha, besides, who wants to snuggle up to a bag of bones, not me! You work hard you eat hardy meals and you provide love and nourishment to your family ♥️🙏🏻🇨🇦​@@modernhomesteadalaska

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@jeanjohnson2402 I love it! And I’m allergic to the cold so I need all the protection I can get! I can’t stop laughing I love it

[@jeanjohnson2402]

@@modernhomesteadalaska I’m glad I made you chuckle! ♥️🇨🇦🙏🏻😂

[@angelmiller3224]

Nice video its nice you get the funds every little bit counts these days You're such a hard worker and take care of you're animals ❤️

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

So true being able to stock for my furry friends warmed my heart

[@TheSanderson1962]

That is awesome! Every little bit helps nowadays!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Amen to that

[@danamissouri]

New subscriber. I just love watching you hardworking gals taking on Alaska. Alone in Alaska is a hard worker, too.

[@bigfamilyexpedition]

Thanks for the info! Great video! ❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You are so welcome!

[@debbiemiller7342]

An awesome video, thank you.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Glad you liked it thank you

[@michaelwhitewolf10]

Good shopping sptee!😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@michaelwhitewolf10 thank you

[@minab7390]

Love this!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you

[@craigholstine2154]

Good Afternoon my Awesome friend..!!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@craigholstine2154 good afternoon my friend!

[@LadyCinnamon312]

Amazing!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you

[@mariayelruh]

Very interesting. I've heard about the PFD pavement. I'm sure that other KZbinrs avoid talking about it because of the negative feedback you got. I find what you did totally sensible. Using it to get ahead for the winter makes perfect sense.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you. It’s a top thing people look up about Alaska. It’s not some sort of secret. And I am good with what I did and how I represented it. Angry people look for reasons to be angry. Thank you for watching and looking for a reason to be kind, it shows you have beautiful character

[@yvettegerry9862]

Oh my goodness shopping for feed is like going to the gym ! I just bought a big bucket of Behr exterior white paint and it was over three hundred dollars but I love Behr paint . You work so hard but I can tell you love it . Thank you for sharing ! 🐓🐂🐇

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I’m hoping this is my last outside paint for quite some time! Have a blessed week my friend

[@yvettegerry9862]

Thank you , you too!

[@SERENITYneeded]

Wonderful

[@mechanicstreak2136]

I found your video interesting and informative

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you

[@BucktownLady66]

I think the PFD is an awesome idea !!

[@Mewsielynx]

Grrrrreat channel..thankyou.mm😊❤😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much! So kind

[@stephenreimert816]

just found your channel, you might want to look into fermenting your poultry feed to make it last longer

[@DimensionalHorse]

Heated bowl for the chickens water??? We had those & worked great. We also had heater for the horse's water...was so much easier n winter. Thanks Jessica for a great video! 💜🕯

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Yes someday when we have a solid electrical ran to the coop! Thank you so much

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Great video ! Yes it's awesome they pay that & in Oct It sure helps those prep for winter 👍, Feed is not cheap for animals but at least your raising what you can for yourself ! Take care stay warm"

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It's a huge help to get us through the winter thank you for watching much appreciated

[@LifeinAlaska]

Very informative.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Glad you think so!

[@samstevens7888]

I'm all for using any bonus money to buy the necessary and extra things you need to put you in either a better place for a season or the year. It doesn't matter what others think of your choices as long as you and any immediately involved is OK with that choice.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Amen! I always say I’m only accountable to my family not the internet. And you the viewer are only accountable to your family not me.

[@samstevens7888]

@@modernhomesteadalaska people seem to think they deserve to know everything about people they watch and follow. I have a real problem with that. I watch to learn, yes I like watching your adult kids do their stuff on the channel. I don't care how much you earn or what you spend it on learning about that stuff is very much a American thing to ask. I'm a brit we take you as we find you. I'm actually glad with the way you run this channel, you keep most of your personal life private I think it's a good security measure.

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi Jessica and sweet family! It’s really nobody’s business what you get or not. I’m happy if everyone can get any help. I’m sure a lot of people don’t want to move to Alaska because of the cold weather. You and the family are such hard workers. Have a very blessed night!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Have a blessed day my kind friend

[@WillowsGarden]

@@modernhomesteadalaska say a prayer for my momma, I lost my brother today 🙏❤️

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

U could not PAY me And they literally do PAY ppl lol Still, nope Location is everything; becuz-Climate is everything We still wearing shorts here ☀️

[@hoosiermama16]

Was that Roberto in the hay bale @ 15:30 ?? LOLOLOLOL I think most of us would do the same as you and Aaron chose to do with your PFD, which is STOCK UP before winter! 🥰

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Ahhh lol he loves the hay I’ll find him and peaches both laying on it together go to grab my phone and he gets up! I got my jars! Thank you very much

[@hoosiermama16]

@@modernhomesteadalaska yay! Glad they finally made it there!!! Hope they're helpful to you!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I’m sure we have some canning coming up asap

[@DebDeBoop]

Linda I am sorry you are so hurt about your circumstances,but it really isn’t Jessica’s worry. She works very hard and deserves every help she can get. I really wish you wouldn’t vent your frustrations on here. I hope you have abetter day and remember that someone loves you.

[@jenniferr2057]

I must have missed something. Is there a time stamp?

[@suzsnide03]

@@jenniferr2057no, Linda made a comment that was unhelpful or constructive. I had to go through the comments to locate it.

[@jenniferr2057]

@@suzsnide03 thank you.

[@Omegazstar]

Oh man your a sensitive one

[@Mewsielynx]

Goodness sakes !!! For Real ?!?!😮😮

[@AndyLong]

Hardest working Alaska Homestead channel on the Tube of You!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Wow that’s so kind

[@tammysmith7345]

That's wonderful that you put the extra money into things for the homestead, that's what I would do if I came across extra money except I only have 2 cats lol not what you have 💜 cat food and litter oh toilet paper and trash bags. Don't forget your sunflower seeds! I can't wait for floor laying video, the chickens should be happy

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Yes! Go girl that it the right sort of list for sure

[@svedalawoodcrafts]

Hehe Personal Floatation Devices, YEAH! :) Very nicely informative video, thank you! Do you also get like subsidies or funding help from the government for machinery etc?

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Glad you liked it!

[@zerocoolak]

Chugiak 3 Bears in Chugiak is a good place to look before continuing into anchorage. Always stalked and a much less busy community.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Great call! My daughter shops that one all the time

[@johninalaska9563]

I always laugh when someone asks if I get paid to live in Alaska. I just give a flat out "NO". Then they ask about the PFD, I say a PFD is a double lifesaver. One PFD is a personal Floatation device and the other PFD is a dividend from the oil which saves people with money for the Winter or to help with bills.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

There you go! It’s wild but it’s even a question Aaron and I looked up before moving. Not because it was a factor on the move, but more a wondering if it’s true or not.

[@SEA-U2]

Dang Girl you are Strong 💪So Happy you Are Able to Get your Supplies before the Storage effect you The money Is So helpful 🙏😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you I do what I can

[@marlisealla4009]

WOW what a amazing video Jessica. Loved it , Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 . We are heading into Summer here. Have started a little summer garden, tomatoes, cucumbers,lettuce etc but just what me and my husband eat and have started getting a few things etc for freezer and pantry in my weekly shop to put in our Jessica cupboard ( that’s what I call it )and it’s a cupboard lol in our spare room. I want to thank you to celery was on special here for a dollar a bunch and I had just watched you chop up and freeze your celery (which I didn’t know you could freeze it ) So was all over that. Thank you so much for your weekly video with all your knowledge and tricks etc. Have a great day ❤

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s so wild to me when I hear it’s summer there! It snowed here today! Soooo different! Thanks for watching

[@lynsmith2698]

Wow that’s so cool the govt gives you some dividends back. Back before we moved north the Canadian govt used to give a northern living allowance. Not sure how much it was but it was gone by the time we moved her in 96. Anyways great way to stock up for your animals for the winter. You are such a rock star Jessica. ❤️🇨🇦

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you for always supporting so kindly!

[@lindamiller5489]

I have enjoyed this video

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you

[@raypierce3825]

First time watching one of your videos. Thought it was great, hey... you know haters gonna hate... Ignore em😁

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks! We’re so glad you’re here, you’re welcome here!

[@AndyBoldt1]

strong woman, great video, greetings from germany

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you that’s so kind of you

[@carolynedwards6132]

Wow thank you for sharing your life , i am amazed at your achievement of managing your animals nutritional food intack considering your animals/cows a😊re given alfalfa , a very full on day, 7 days a week your so skilled . I live in Australia Queensland Townsville we have extreme heat so i enjoy learning how you manage and plan for your future winter months.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

You are so welcome! Glad you like it! Do kind of you

[@inittogetherhomestead262]

Just got another sub. I enjoyed the video very much. Blessings.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Wow!!!! WELCOME!

[@ZXX984]

Wish we got paid to live in Florida!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Jessica you’re so knowledgeable on all this. You explained everything very thoroughly for us city people who have no idea on these kinds of animals. We just have cats. And yes, I converse with them,😂You go girl!😊

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s truly a blessing! Things here are so expensive I’ll take any help I can get

[@johnnyswag2802]

Great way to spend on extra food for the animals and repairs.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank yoh

[@patriciathomas1502]

Very interesting .

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Glad you think so!

[@louisech1963]

Have heard that the corn crop was pretty bad this year and that we should expect prices to go up. Letting you know about this because you can buy more for your chicken. A friend of mine grew up in a milk farm. He told me he was buying huge container of melasse to keep the iron level of their cows high.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh wow that’s good to know thank you for sharing

[@louisech1963]

@@modernhomesteadalaska Don't give Peaches too much of it because it has an impact on their digestive system.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@louisech1963 we don’t ever just give her corn

[@ohnoyce]

​@@modernhomesteadalaska she may have been referring to the molasses impacting digestive system. It gives us humans the trots.😅

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@ohnoyce oh!

[@DanielSkinnerDETTPKS]

Dividend Income somewhat offsets extra "Cost of Living" ; Hawaii & Alaska has because of extra shipping Costs?

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Not trying to split hairs on the wording. I’m sure you know this but if others read it, KZbin is a search engine like google, and things need to be worded in a way folks actually ask questions. That’s all. You will see thumbnails that say Alaska when they should say Alaskan, but the brain fills in, the same way you need to answer the question most folks ask.

[@RussellRW]

Great video! I raised Pygmy Goats for 25 years during my youth in 4-H and later and we ALWAYS got them cob and cob with molasses....that brought back memories. Also Peaches is very very cute :)

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@RussellRW hey I said I don’t address politics! Never said you couldn’t share an opinion!

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@RussellRW love it! So cute

[@BrakesBake]

When you buy so much food ahead how do you ensure you don’t have pests getting into it? Thanks for sharing.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

We don’t have a current pest issue knock on wood, so I’ll need to address it if it happens. But not as many up here to worry about like we did down south

[@BrakesBake]

@ oh that’s great thing then that you do not have as many. It seems so smart to get ahead like you did. Have a great day

[@travisleiske204]

It's amazing how people say it does help a lot. Because food prices is the same price as in the lower 48 and it's amazing. I'm going back-and-forth every 3 weeks back-and-forth back and forth. Gas prices are the same as lower 40.Might very in Anchorage from Willow.And all thit's very, very similar as a lower 48.The only thing is expensive is fruits and dairy.Other than that it's very very consumer

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

I think animal feed prices are quite different. And anything a person of our income gets an extra $1,709 it does actually help. But it is expensive depending only on the item like you listed fruits and dairy

[@markowens4198]

Well money would be nice but planning on moving to Fairbanks or Anchorage but i like the small ones like North Pole and eagle and talkkenna?

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s great hope you love it

[@robertclubs9908]

Awesome show my friend

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thanks for the visit

[@marilynclayton3430]

Great breakdown. The pfd goes fast💚

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Oh man! It’s like a bonus not a living wage. I hope it helps those who are just curious to understand it.

[@marilynclayton3430]

@@modernhomesteadalaska yes there are so many questions like this about living here. Also so many misunderstandings. I feel ppl have no idea how different it is living here. It is so unique and not for everyone. I’ve seen ppl come and go. The ones that stay have truly embraced what it means to be Alaskans💚 god bless you and the family.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

@@marilynclayton3430 thank you that’s so kind. We truly love it.

[@lynnbarnes9882]

I live in Michigan and going into winter I try to stockpile food also. I bought 55 gallon drums with lids that lock that I can pour all the food in each area that it's needed. I think I would have a heart attack if our hay for the horse was that expensive.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s very expense here! Love the 55 gal drums that how we did it in Colorado

[@JRSKICK1]

Enjoyed watching your video first time finding you. I have a channel also and I’ve raised Rabbits for many years but I was just gonna give you one bit of advice. Raabits have their young on day 3031 if you put the nest box in on day 27 they won’t poop and pee in it they’ll just make a nest.😁 good luck look forward to videos

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you for the advice, we'll keep that in mind!

[@farmerjohn2262]

I saw a vid of the prices in a Alaskan grocery store and they were astronomical! 😮

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

It’s truly very expensive here

[@MattAK]

"Welcome to Alaska, here's $1000!" I still get asked about the PFD even though I've never gotten one. It seems to be the first question folks ask when they find out you've spent any amount of time in Alaska lol.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Exactly! It is I think the most asked question no matter who it is to

[@russellzigler2180]

I just discovered your videos. I enjoyed this one and I did subscribe and hit the Bell.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

Thank you so much that’s so kind

[@katrienvh4289]

My father always made wooden feed boxes for the rabbits so they had something extra to gnaw on because rabbits teeth keep growing and that helps them to trim them back.

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

So smart I even give them stocks sometimes too to chew on

[@moondg66]

Rabbits will use a litter box easily for easy clean up . They will do it by nature, that why they use the nesting boxes so if you put in a small type litter tray for them with a nesting box that should help. Rabbits are the easiest to raise. Oh they also love for a snack ..... Bread lol it also helps put on extra fat for the winter months to help keep them warm. I used to Run a Resort and we had hundreds of Rabbits, it was a main attraction for ppl that came to stay in our cabins. So we kept lots of can of old bread from the bread store in cans everywhere for the Rabbits and Deer and a occasional Bear lol

[@modernhomesteadalaska]

That’s so great thank you so much for sharing I’ll try and look up some ideas