Self-Sustainable Homestead Goals

[@fureveryoungfarm3752]

It's only freezing if your boys have their shoes on. lol

[@teresaroman3348]

Right!

[@debbrown5648]

😂😂

[@ketoqueenyo2431]

So true! 😂😂

[@KingAdamPaul2025]

@Fur Ever those are gonna be the healthiest kids ever! 👦👨🙇👼👶

[@ValleyandHoller]

I think the two boys we got were "Bacon's" brothers and let me tell you...coming home late at night with them in the back of our Jeep when it was like 30 degrees outside made for an interesting trip home from Georgia!

[@polycat7670]

Nothing like"haming" it up for the camera 😆. Laying down on the trailer while Ben works♥️

[@laurajanyoung3187]

Yep, he was hamin it up for sure!! Will def follow them.

[@StoneKathryn]

I loved when he did the beard stroking!

[@ncoplin1000]

We raised 3 pigs named Bacon, Sausage and Hamlet! Hamlet didn't know he was a pig. He would come when you called him and follow my husband around like the farm dog. Lol!

[@shawnmcpeak6184]

Those pigs seemed chill any way. Or they really enjoyed the way Ben was holding them.

[@ronstrobel9227]

I loved how the goats were supervising the packing... er, I mean loading, of the pigs! ~ Kir in Tennessee

[@teresaroman3348]

Me, too.

[@teresaroman3348]

I really like the pig names and because Meg explained why for each name I can actually remember them! Love and hugs.

[@suecapra5005]

So glad you stayed together, you look like a strong team.

[@nicolaiitchenko7610]

100% sustainable is a LOT of work. Here we here a "village" of seven families living along a single valley who trade, grow different things, share different skills and are as close to completely sustainable - off grid - as possible. Doing it on your own... Rabbits are mentioned. Best use of rabbits I have seen is the rabbit and chicken barn on the Salatin property...check that out. Love your bacon seed naming process. All the very best to you from Queensland Australia where it is illegal to have rabbits

[@marylouise890]

Frank why is it illegal to have rabbits?

[@mymia731]

Because if “released” they will destroy the environment. Verified on google that my supposition was correct.

[@narellewilliams1400]

@@mymia731 Definitely true, I live in Victoria Australia and the rabbits are a pest. There are 2 diseases that are regularly released to control the population. Pet rabbits have to be vaccinated.

[@denisegaskin6675]

That was fun !!!! Enjoyed the trip and seeing the piglets. Thanks for taking us along...

[@shirleymurphy1958]

Blessings on your pigs too grow big and healthy.

[@StoneKathryn]

Cool getting the pigs! So great you are ready now. I love how they all pile up and keep warm!

[@vallietmc9553]

Carrying them to their pen was a bonding moment for them to trust you. Animals like to be held just like people enjoy it. This was a fun video! Your friends have a great setup!

[@frenchysandi]

Hard work does pay off. Those piglets will help fill tummies.

[@carriem7832]

My family did our own cattle in my sons garage....ban saw, meat grinder, several people...vacuum sealer. Two cows in two days. Three hogs in one day...made a cooler room in the barn with our used air conditioner....it can be done.....

When I was a kid, we had a few beef cows... Sirloin, T-bone, and Hamburger. lol

[@pamelastandhart9650]

Those are the names of our current beef cows! Lol!

[@kat369-mine]

I was raised a city girl. Mom is country and she's always said, if you name it, it's a pet. I don't think I could name it then slaughter it. When my aunt told us, (I was 11, brothers 10 and 6) we were eating Samburgers, I almost cried. I didn't have a problem eating meat, still don't, but I just can't name them.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Meg and Ben, thank you for sharing your video homestead 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🎥👍👍👍

[@phylliswemhaner5906]

Gotta love bacon seeds.

[@territn8871]

Oh how adorable, Lillyanna was adding her 2 cents to the conversation!!!!!😊 She is growing so fast and so precious! I think little piglets are so cute. And those 3 seemed pretty quite too. "The snack man" will be their best friend in a couple days! I wish Bubbles and Lambchop would hurry and make bacon seeds. I bet their babies will look like poodle puppies (piggypoos)!😉

[@MamaZsTexasKitchen]

Love Jason and Robyn!!! So glad you got some of their pigs!!

[@lilkat85]

Yeyyy bacon, pork chop and sausage are so cute! Love watching you guys from all the way in the UK 🇬🇧♥️

[@raymondmills9377]

38 is cold to me too Meg.. especially since you have NC blood.

[@lindastrandquist2429]

Love that the pigs just laid tin Ben's arms must have felt safe.

[@dianehall5345]

Its a balmy 30F in the sun today at 130pm New Hampshire time. I'm making potato thyme bread and thinking about ways to be more sustainable. We are able to provide a lot of items on our farm, but also want to support our farm neighbors. One family is delivering organic eggs today. In the past they have provided pork, chicken and lamb. We raise beef, hay , log and sell firewood. So it is a cooperative effort here.

[@user-justbeingme]

I love road trips and my last one was WITH YOU, wait they are all with you.

[@kathygarber9407]

Look at how much y’all are growing .....you’re becoming farmers ! A cow for dairy n beef and a horse or mule for work n play and you will be real close to how I grew up ! FREEDOM Y’all be blessed and favored always 🙏🏽❤️

[@WildOnesHomestead]

Looks like a fun day!

[@mindi.m]

They've got a nice new place! You guys are good to all of your animals 💙 no matter their purpose!

[@tochielopez7603]

Thanks for sharing your journey. Thanks for introducing the Big Bear Homestead clan. They are a hoot & a holler. Let them know they have 1 more subscriber because of your wonderful journey!

[@vpgarden5986]

Food wise, 100 percent self sustainability is possible. Especially, if you are vegetarian. Co-op homesteading is a better system when a community of people in a 10 miles radius to pitch in different type of food. Good luck with the pork chop, bacon and sausage, they look delicious... I meant cute! :)

[@TT-_-]

Haha those goats were planning to come with you, too😆😀

[@jillyd2807]

You picked them up with care, Ben👏👏👏

[@josephmcmillan5710]

Bacon - Ham - and Pork chops and ribs.

[@eaccristo]

Today I did something I never thought I would...I cut chicken toenails!! One girl with goofy over grown nails...easy Peasy and I really think she appreciated it.. Love your new seeds.

[@amandaforeman2626]

Oh I need to do this to some Of mine ! Diddnt think I would ever have too either ! Living In the desert comes with its own sets of challenges ! Lol

[@MsdebinBC]

Get some cutting raspberrys, blackberry's, strawberry's, blueberries, apple trees, peach and cherry tree ask around for cutting then stick in water and root them 😃😉 (i got ordinary strawberries but went and bought some everbearing they give fruit til into fall...at least some people like to pass on slips and help others 🙏👍💕🐷🐷🐷cute

[@liltbennet]

I can dig it! This video summed up how most us think that follow y'all! Sustainability and food independence goes hand and hand. Thanks for bringing us wonderful examples. 😀

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Awesome guys! Tell your friends if they are thinking of processing their beef the Bearded Butchers have some amazing videos on skinning and parting out the different cuts.

[@teresahyneman4349]

So glad you are able to post more videos!!! Love you guys!

[@mgtmoffat8411]

How you are setting up your farm is so much like I remember my grandparents farm when I stayed there as a three and four year old. 💞💞💞💞💞

[@builtontherockhomestead9390]

38f sounds wonderful compared to the single digits WITHOUT POWER, HEAT, and WATER we had here in Texas. Been over 3 weeks and I still don't have running water. Thankfully the well was an easy repair, but it took awhile to locate the pipe under the Mobile home, let alone the leak. A FB stranger who use to repair these homes told me where to look for the pipe. Hopefully the leak will get fixed on Sunday. Wish the guy who had tried the water line for the garden and future animals had not tied it into the house. I'm so tired of hauling water to the goats.

[@markh1659]

"it's all down hill"... That's what Tiger said !

[@HomsteadingThePioneerWay]

We have place about 14 miles from Big Bear Homestead but haven't been in awhile, because we live in MS it's a 8 hr drive for us. Nice to see them again

[@jbbrown7907]

They have quite the homestead.

[@bigbearhomestead]

Thank you

[@TXNLaurenMcN]

Yay for new pigs! It's just a matter of days before they love Ben as much as all the other pigs do.

[@erikas974]

Beautiful drive. Thank you for taking me with you. My dream was to see the USA one day. Now that dream is faded away because of this stupid virus so this is the next best way to see your beautiful contry and meet beautiful honest people. Loved it. Thank you.

[@thehuffinehomestead5003]

Thanks for the video we are starting our homestead journey and learning as we go.ill keep watching for inspiration

[@elizabethmacdonald4605]

Hello Hollars! Interesting road trip. Fun! Welcome piggies!

[@annieeliza840]

It was 82 yesterday in Savannah, Ga.

[@joanneganon7157]

My question for self suitability is what about Spices and toiletries ? Another Country heard from, I've never heard Her make a peep🙅🐦. Wow most Pigs would be screaming! You got some good ones, 👍 Thanks for introducing your Friends. JO JO IN VT 💕😄☃

[@TheHollarHomestead]

They do a lot of bartering for those items they can’t produce themselves!

[@bigbearhomestead]

As far as spices we have a farmers market that we go to , and as far as the t t paper we do buy that or barter for it. Robyn makes our soaps and shampoo.

[@joanneganon7157]

@@bigbearhomestead Thanks very COOL. You've worked hard🙌💥.

[@bigbearhomestead]

Thank.you

[@daisykennedy2564]

Did you know your “CC” is in Vietnamese 👀👀😆😆 I always have to put it on because I’m hearing impaired. I just had to turn the TV up a little bit louder this time. 😁 Yes you need to get some fruit trees. OMG your daughter had to put in her 2 sent,, soo cute. Lol 🤗 yaaaa got the piggies. Soooo cute... Yes great names!!Love it. Can’t wait to watch them grow.. thanks again.

[@IkonicLionProductions]

Happy pigs. Great job you all. Stay blessed.

[@janetwithers7427]

I loved your daughter's input. So cute. 💖

[@dirkbeasley2852]

That's not cold! Idaho had few good snow storms last week and I was checking the mail and taking the trash out at my apartment in bare feet with half a foot of snow and it's supposed so be at least 6 degrees on Sunday. So count your blessings! You guys are get though. I look forward to see your videos!

[@bonesbigfoot2654]

I am so amazed the pigs didn't squeal when picked up! Love it.....bacon, sausage, and pork chop!!! LOL. If your friends want to become 100% sustainable how will they make oatmeal, flour, sugar?? I'll have to check them out.

[@Zombie-adventures]

Great stuff, like your new piggies

[@studentoflife2484]

Hamm, Sausage Pork chop.... appropriate...😁😂😂 GOD BLESS YOU HOLLARS... added a friend "Big Bear HOMESTEAD "… inspired me, "100%

[@chasengwen1]

love your fam+videos

[@laurakay709]

Nice to see more of Meg in this video

[@kellygreen8255]

Lake Hartwell!

[@scotthargraves576]

You carrying pork chop and was the quietest I have seen pigs be while being carried except when upside down. Those are some chill pigs.

[@Steve.5]

Hey guys cute piglets and fun video. Really surprised that they didn’t squeal like crazy when you picked them up! LOL!!! 😃

[@kimmurphy6864]

I can’t believe all these videos! I keep getting surprised 😮

[@1rdgrnnr]

great start, good looking piglets !!!!!!

[@foxsea451]

I love the little ones jacket! I am partial to foxes. 🦊

[@cindyfinn4845]

And I am hooked on leaf lard and found sources on etsy my baking has tasted amazing so no going back.

[@barbarabrand190]

I love the names! Mine are Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Possibilities. Possibilities is a gilt. Love the tour, and that baby jumped right in there.. i see a star arising. I wish we had running water....but feeling blessed to have a well.

[@estellaknox4488]

Great names for the pigs

[@lydafrazier7764]

Yeah pig Day! Have a good day love your videos 👍🏻😀💕❤️

[@reesekolcow6136]

Beautiful cowl!

[@territn8871]

I noticed it too, so pretty! And I'm sure Meg knitted it!

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Thank you!! I did knit it. ❤️

[@alicehoneycutt8600]

Nice looking pigs loved the baby girl giveing her opinion that was so sweet

[@lisanowakow3688]

I moved back to CA from Virginia and for the first winter only had to wear a sweater or hoodie. When I moved to New Mexico a mile high, I had the joy of it being a lot hotter and a lot colder. Freezing is cold, but from experience it gets even colder yet in most places yet again. At least the sun is out?

[@impsveggrowers8216]

Wow new pigs surprised ur not getting any goats great blog see uall soon troy uk

[@redrickgrass]

Great video folks! holy Bacon /Sausage/ Pork Chop!😋

[@chelemichele1524]

Those were some chill piggies... Have a good evening ❄❄❄

[@theIAMofME]

You guys gotta make a new family picture with that sweet baby girl in it!! :)

[@thehamlinwoodshop]

As always...thanks for the video!

[@Greens5511]

Oh don't you just love the sound of happy pigs :) Nice! Talk about a relaxing sound....

[@kathywills3244]

They have a beautiful homestead.

[@bigbearhomestead]

Thank you.

[@aprilhill333]

Yay two of my favorite homesteads!!!💜

[@debbiemarieC]

We have Pork chop and Baconator, going to camp in a couple weeks.

[@sharonnowlin2297]

Neat people that are your friends! Love the Bacon Seeds!!

[@twistedponies7480]

Thanks for the smile Love y’all’s videos

[@themudhutt1]

Just a quick question, how much land do you own and is it all ‘animal’ friendly ? Only ask because I understood , depending on animal size , needs etc, it’s so much grazing per animal and room to rotate that is the deciding factor on use of land therefore dictating how self sufficient you can be . I am interested because I had an Uncle who owned a small ( by today’s standards) farm in Cheshire England . He was a dairy farmer with cows pigs hens . I believe they used to shop once a year . They grew everything. The cows were moved from field to field or half field to etc weekly . Are you planning on larger animals in the future? I have watched you from the start and admire the ‘can do no matter what ‘ attitude. Love your home btw

[@giuseppeaudino697]

Hi very good video I did enjoy watching every second Beautiful little pig’s 🙏👋👍🍻 From west Australia

[@dutchhomestead6897]

Nice sound from jou truck diesel love it

[@heavymetalbassist5]

sounds just like my f350

[@gelwood99]

What breed are they? I have never seen a piglet picked up or carried that wasn't squealing his head off! Bug sure got her opinion stated! 😂🤣She sure is growing and getting vocal and so darn cute!!

[@AfterTheRains]

We don’t get to see friends much in these strange times so that was so nice to see.

[@LittleMountainLife]

Bacon seeds!!!

[@thomascallaghan5988]

Great video and thank you for your precious time

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Love the Names very fitting. Lilly Anna is getty very vocal lol. Too Cute for words. Great Family Road Trip. God Bless and Peace Be With You All

[@lauriesickles5393]

Meg you look pretty with your hair up:) Nice looking pigs ya got there too!

[@sarahburke1576]

That was so cute when they were drinking water!!

[@karlagrymes649]

Hi Hollar family. I really enjoyed listening to buggy. She’s so informative 🥰!

[@grannybearsgarden]

Really enjoyed this video.

[@paulbeydler7109]

I am looking forward to your Spring and Summer! Work of course along with fruits of your labors!!!!!

[@bunnyacresfarm9400]

this past freeze here in north texas has taught me that I have lots of work to do but good news is, we are now in tornado season lol.....awesome pigs, may they grow large and feed ya'll plenty of bacon and smoked yumminess (is that a word? ha ha)

[@TheHollarHomestead]

It is now! 😂

[@ladyindigo9835]

Fun trip great pigs. nice to have great friends!

[@TheNakidGardeners]

Awesome! We love our family at the Big Bear Homestead.

[@siouxgerowsays]

Once again you have gotten some nice, cute piglets! Great homestead goals from GA. Best of Luck with everything!

[@kellysmith948]

Love love your videos you guys are so stinking cute!!!!