Springtime at the Off Grid Cabin in the Forests of Sweden

[@Talasbuan]

Check out this brilliant video by Mose! kzbin.info/www/bejne/boesh3huntmipNk

[@movingtargetschannel]

dude! your friend mose has WAY too much spare time! but: it's brilliant! i would follow him but he says specifically not to do that. i dare not!

[@Jennifer-zm1ol]

Little man is getting so big 😍 🤗

[@vincraft991]

I followed him anyway (cause I realy liked the video)....I am a bit of a rebel! 😊

[@movingtargetschannel]

@@vincraft991 shhhh, yeah me too! lol

[@lauraferrara2939]

I watched the video from Mose. Not what I was expecting but a very creative individual. I sent to 5 others here in Pennsylvania to watch.

[@brendaclifford714]

You love your son and he has a beautiful life. We all see how happy he is to be out with his Dad in the fields. Glad Mom is nursing still. What a wonderful life!

[@pattybreiland7015]

I admire how you've incorporated your little man Ivar into your day to day work. He's being taught to work hard and focus on the things that matter in this life. You two should get parent-of -the-year awards!

[@jodie6881]

your film did it again. Before, I was stressed , and now after watching, I feel relaxed and happy. Thank You :)

[@earthangel8730]

Me too

[@melanytodd2929]

Yes❣

[@littlespyro6513]

Same!!

[@MiSt3300]

Me too!!

[@annawho2220]

the last Shot, all of you in the blue shirt, the sunlight and the green Grass, it looked just sooo beautiful xD

[@cyndeeh]

Oh my goodness ! He's walking !!!! Oh my !!!!

[@HeatherNaturaly]

In most sheep raising countries, ram lambs are neutered at a couple of week old. You get a device called an elastrator and some tiny fat green rubber bands. Slide the band over the teeth of the elastrator, squeeze the handle to stretch the band and slide it over the scrotum, making sure the teats are outside the band. The whole thing will drop off in about 2 weeks, having shriveled up like a raisin from lack of blood supply. This is how flocks of wool producing sheep are all run together with no fighting and no inbreeding.

[@aureaconroy]

Also the meat will taste milder and not so overpowering. Oh and I think the word you were looking for is castrated

[@DawnPalmer55]

This is a video showing you what you what they are talking about, as far as castration, by Blue Cactus Dairy Goats kzbin.info/www/bejne/b53PpniHpJeUbqc

[@everythinghomestead9222]

I do this with our sheep and goats, very easy, but I find it takes about a month for everything to fall off. You also need to make sure the rubber band is not too close to the abdomen - you want to snug it down on top of the testicles and push them to the bottom of the sac, then put the band on top of them and ease if off. If you have it too close to the belly, it can leave open gaps in the abdominal skin and can be nasty and can cause death. So making sure you don't get abdominal skin, only the sac skin, is essential. But this is VERY easy. I do this at about 4 weeks of age. One person holds the lamb or kid up in the air with the legs facing you so you have easy access, and you can band in about 2 minutes or less. No worries about inbreeding, and no male aggressiveness with each other. One big happy family ;)

[@cstone5220]

This practice of banding male lambs is illegal in the Netherlands as it is considered to cause unnecessary suffering.

[@HeatherNaturaly]

@@cstone5220 Obviously, those who legislated that, have never bothered to WATCH a flock of lambs prancing about and playing within an hour of being banded. Dumb people who don't know the first thing about animal husbandry, have no business making laws to govern it.

[@relocatetoEUROPE]

I love how you never use clickbait to attract more views. As always a delightful movie.

[@giselefranca3182]

Lovely to watch this beautiful family grow together in the forest! Hopefully it will get warmer and sunny! Sweet Ivar is soo happy! Wonderful that mom breastfeeds him! Blessings!

[@elimarin5188]

He's walking!! Go Ivar, soo cute. I'm so sorry for your boo boo Ivar glad it was nothing serious. Take care you guys♥️

[@megfairbairn9876]

Beautiful videos. Artful photography, and truth of the story of everyday life that is very heart warming and hopeful. Such a joy to watch! Thank you!

[@jamesrivis620]

Ivar is soooooo cute. Classic little Swedish/Finn !!!!! Take care leaving him with rams. My daughter received a heavy head butt in the back which scared her quite a bit.

[@manzanocia2189]

No quiero repetirme pero es que amo vuestra forma de vida, la valoro y os aplaudo. Le ofrecéis a vuestro pequeño Ivar , la posibilidad de tener una infancia feliz, segura, saludable...Es maravilloso veros. Sois una inspiración para todos nosotros/as. Bellos colores de la vida que llega. Pero es que quizás es demasiado trabajo, vivir, criar un hijo, procurar vuestro sustento en la granja y además editar las imágenes que nos traéis. Comprendo que estaréis agotados. Besitos para Ivar y que se mejore el pobrecito del 'accidente'. Bravo!!!!

[@margaretcooke7016]

Wow, Ivar is walking and starting to talk. He is growing quickly and he has a wonderful place to grow up in. I love the meals you prepare and Iove your life style, I wish I knew about that when I was younger. I tried to convince my husband, when he was alive, to let us have a Farm but he was a City person. My home is in Canada, but because if the Pandemic and travel restrictions I have not yet been able to return. I always grew lots of Vegs in my backyard. It is so rewarding. I also live your Videos, they are so very beautiful. Keep them coming. God Bless.

[@Lindasromperroom]

Beautiful people, beautiful land, beautiful parents and child! You nurture my soul this morning and bring me closer to God. Thank you!🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗🌲🌲🌲

[@madcitywendy]

Your son is so lucky to grow up with you in this way. I love to see his curiosity and his involvement in your daily chores. I offer you all my respect for how hard you work to live your dreams and goals.

[@leroisolitaire]

Great Vlog ! Sorry for what happened to Ivar. Hope it heals fast ! Your Vlog always helps me to reduce my stress and anxiety level wich was pretty high those days. Take care of yourself my friends.

[@gobstoppa1633]

wow the most real and genuine couple on the net, at last REAL PEOPLE, loved it, cheers" all the best, MINT".

[@dianehamilton8182]

I am a grandmother from Florida US. I hsve finished binging your channel. What a wonderful and beautiful experience. Not only are you planting seeds in your garden, you are planting seeds in the soul of your child and future children the love and care of the magnificant forests. With all my love from your newest Patreon

[@derekwalters4980]

In the US, we absolutely castrate rams. As a kid, that was one of my jobs on our farm. I did all the young calves and sheep. We used a device that had 4 "prongs" sticking up, you put a very tight "rubber band" around the prongs, squeeze the handle and it opens up. Place it around the top of the scrotum, a bit away from the body, and let the pressure off the handle. Simply cutting off the circulation to the scrotum and it falls off. Very effective, takes just a few minutes.

[@lynlandham3779]

Yep. Your early spring weather was rotten. It looks sunny and warm, now. Enjoyed the video, as usual Thanks for the attention and time you take to make these wonderful videos.

[@becky.warrthorne78]

He has gotten so big , such a big boy. Beautiful Boy.

[@anne-lislarsson1024]

Tusen tack för ännu en underbar video från er del av värden. Ni verkar leva i harmoni med naturen och djuren., långt från städernas brus och stress. Ni säkert en arbetsam vardag med många utmaningar men ni verkar lugna båda två så ni löser era bekymmer på det vis ni själva hittar. Stor kram från Småländska Höglandet.💙💜💛🧡💚

[@swirko2]

I love watching videos of your daily life! So interesting and beautiful. What a beautiful family you have! You should both be proud of all you have accomplished. ❤️

[@debbieporges7566]

yay!! Ivar is walking, almost running! Who needs a lawnmower when you have a sheep grazing on the new spring grass. :)

[@jeanninema351]

she speaks to her father. magnifique.thank you .

[@foxdogsourdough]

Great video! So so cold there at this time of the year. Hopefully the worst of the cold has passed and winter will begin to lose it's icy grip on your farm. As farmers we know how the list of things needing done continues to grow no matter the weather. Thank you for sharing your life with us all.

[@atticuskilby515]

Amazing as always. Ivar is growing so fast; I love the way he is with you during the day to day chores. Thanks for sharing. I always look forward to the next video.

[@parvathyram4054]

you guys are so calm n very peaceful to watch .. especially tova she is at peace with herself.. ❤️ when mathias speak it feels like he is in a confused state.. thinking about lot of things .. 😂 and needless to say baby is very cute 🥰 all the very best guys.. lots of love 💕

[@kastah]

Ivar is a very patient little fellow......not much crying there!!

[@marciasmusic8437]

Look at your beautiful son walking!! Good for you Ivar!!!!👏🏻💙☺️

[@rajanimanoj5933]

Love to see Ivar is walking and smiling 😍❤️

[@frankscarborough1428]

So cute to see that little man walking. Looks like you guys are very busy as usual. Sorry Ivar got hurt. Enjoyed thanks

[@portugalonawingandaprayer473]

Just to let you know I’m thinking of you and hoping all is well at you and your family and the homestead … 🙏☘️😘

[@dianethompson2458]

Thanks for the great video. I know how hard it can be when your baby gets hurt. Ivar is such a happy bright little fellow, he seems to take it all in his stride. He watches you both so carefully, Im sure he will be helping with the chores in no time. The one thing I learned from designing and building houses is that it takes three times as long and costs three times as much as you think it will. A good sense of humour is key.

[@delphinabunter1469]

I thank you for sharing your lives with us. You are living the best life. 🙂

[@CherryBlossomHill]

All the sights and sounds of the forest that your son is growing up with will be something he will treasure always. We’ve had a colder than usual spring here as well for the past few years, the climate has definitely changed very noticeably all over the US in particular this past year. Thank your for another really beautiful video!

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

So good to see you 3. Ivar is walking good. Hated to hear he hurt his finger. Hope it heals quickly. Everyone seems to be putting in gardens. The Ewes & the Rams are getting along. I loved seeing the new chicks. Glad for Spring to finally get here.

[@AnnaKa1302]

So nice to see you with a green background😃🙋‍♀️ beautiful😍

[@pamelafeather6405]

I love how you honor your son with your parenting style, it is a gift to all of you as a connected family. Longterm breastfeeding is a bond that lasts a life time. I have a 31 year old son who is loving and close and supportive to me in every way, yet he has his own life and is very successful. He is also very healthy. I breastfed him till he was 4 years and 2 months. My mother was appalled. "That boy will never grow up and go to college" she used to bemoan. Ha! Sorry Mom, you were wrong. Keep it up you three, it is my honor to support you through Patreon, and the recent GoFundMe window campaign, so glad is was successful. Take your time making those window decisions, they are a biggy. Big Hugs and much love from Northern California.

[@cassandergreene906]

Hey. Family.!!!🥰🥰🥰 Everything will work out.👍👍👍 Bless you guys.😇😇😇

[@brianregan1]

Its been odd weather all around for us too. I live in the U.S .A in New Hampshire and we did not have a spring to speak of . The weather was quite cold we had some rain then it just started in to summer today was 35.555 degrees Celsius today and it has been hot for days now. That's about 96 degrees Fahrenheit which is usual weather for summer but it is still spring here. I have been reading about global weather patterns changing from tropical areas getting lower temperatures to the swiss alps getting warmer , the arctic getting warmer. When I was a child growing up in New England here in the United States of America spring was always around 55 to 65 degrees F. rain and fairly cool. the past 7 or so years has been no spring and very high temperatures through spring and even worse in the summer time. I also wanted to say I love the cinematography in your videos. I am of the opinion that your country specifically where you live is an absolutely Gorgeous place to live and raise a family. Thank you for the great content, stay safe and God Bless!!!!!

[@trudyschaffer8016]

It is always such a pleasure to get my email announcing a new video. It is an honor to support this beautiful family, and the work you do. Watching your videos is relaxing and informative. I was told that one of the best gifts we can give ourselves is to find something that turns up the corner of ones mouth - to smile, in other words. 🙂, and your videos certainly accomplish this. Than you again. Much love from Southern Oregon!🌲❤️

[@donnawebb6057]

I love your channel and the love the tranquility, peace and the beautiful nature around you.My motto is to live simple and simplify your life. Your family have demonstrate that and your son is so adorable.

[@jessicadubois9945]

This child is living the best life. 💛

[@namuuntengis1791]

Your little child is growing up in a wonderful place. Close to nature,

[@robinprice6879]

Glad the boys finger survived and good to see him walking!

[@prairiedove]

Precious blessings of peace and love.

[@mirtagarcia3567]

Thank you for the new video. He is a big boy already wow time fly so fast.

[@lieuwina]

Ivar is growing up so quickly and starting to walk to, how cute is that. If you put wood chippings on your beds also help the plants. also any shavings from the logs from the house build save in a heap (keeping them dry) and when you need them put that on your beds, it also holds the moisture in a lot longer when you water your plants and also composts into your soil and all you do is top it up all the time. I live in suburbia and when my husband planes his wood on his projects he saves the shavings for me and I put them around my plants in the winter and top up in the summer and my plants are doing fantastically. Have a lovely day. Greetings from Cambridgeshire UK.

[@Jojospyder]

I cannot believe how fast Ivar is growing...You two are such wonderful parents... Enjoy your summer.

[@dagmaryork4940]

Audiovisual delight❤️

[@nainaakhastagir9825]

I just love watching you all...you guys are so true and simple people and the lil one is sooooooo sooooo cute....god bless you all and may you succeed in whatever you guys are making .....luv you all 😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️

[@kendrinkard1921]

Wonderful look 8nto a family in Sweden. Thank you.

[@blackmonday738]

Awwww, Such happiness Thru & Thru. I Truely love u guys, yr 1 hard core Family in many ways. The very best is u touch many hearts of America..🕊🌻🌹🌻🐝🐍🦋🐋

[@karobythell4425]

Absolutely splendid music and a wonderful video of a high standard . So look forward to these , highlight of my week . And the little princeling is walking : )

[@reader649]

Thank you Tova, Mathias and Ivar for another beautiful post sharing your life with us! I realize that these posts are heavily edited and real life is not easy especially where you are or without conflict, but you have such a peaceful soothing,amazingly calming way of communicating through your videos. I think I could listen to you for hours. As someone said in the comments I feel relaxed and happy after watching you. Again thanks so much for radiating the sincere warmth, humbleness, wisdom and gentleness through your posts.

[@luckygrewal4421]

I am always eager to see the little one............Higs for Iver......

[@marianfrances4959]

Will check out the Mose video. So sweet to see Ivar crawling around the landscape. Good luck to you with the lambs and the gardens! You are a beautiful family. Love from Canada.

[@saraskold9631]

Banding As with tail docking, there are many techniques that can be used to castrate ram lambs. The easiest and most common method of castration is the rubber ring or band. Using an elastrator tool (or ring extender), the band is placed above the testicles, around the neck of the lamb's scrotum. Care should be taken not to place the band over the lamb's rudimentary teats. Banding will cause the testicles and scrotum to shrivel up and fall off in a few weeks. As with docking, the shriveled scrotum may be removed before it falls off. Both testicles must be below the placement of the band. If one testicle is missed, it will be retained in the belly cavity, resulting in a "bucky" lamb that will have male characteristics. Castration by banding causes some pain to the lamb, but the pain is generally short-lived. Lambs should be castrated at a young age, preferably between 1 and 7 days of age. Castation in the first 24 hours may interfere with bonding and colostrum intake and is not recommended. As with tail docking, pain can be reduced if a clamp (using Burdizzo) is applied immediately before or after application of the ring. Some veterinarians advocate the use of lidocaine to reduce the pain felt by the lamb; however, lidocaine is not available for purchase over-the-counter. The new Numnuts® tool provides pain relief at the same time it bands. As with banding tails, lambs should be protected against tetanus via passive immunity or use of the tetanus anti-toxin at the time of castration.

[@cindiallain8542]

Catching up again. I’ve spent the past month with my Mama. It was a great break. Thank you!

[@yv6eda]

Ivar is almost running... Your videos are fresh air in my face!

[@shaz240]

Ivar looks alot like his mommy...so cute.

[@irynafranchuk5180]

Hello! The best wishes from Ukraine 🇺🇦 My son Ivan (he is 4 years old) likes to watch your videos and he likes your son. He tells that he is very cute. ❤️

[@nancyclardy7882]

I admire the two of you so much. Keep your minds open and keep learning. Looks like your son will prosper under your guidance. God bless you all.

[@phillipgregory6517]

Jamaica here blessings what a blessing to start my day seeing mr handsome walking I have been looking for your post what a blessing

[@judithantonio34]

A very good parents nurturing baby Ivar and raising animals in the farm so amazing,beautiful life in the wilderness...

[@margaretbacon7874]

As I told you in a previous message you can nurture ram lambs with rubber bands put on with a special band expander also used for tails. Regards Maggie

[@cherlgolja5402]

He’s walking he’s so cute 🥰 just love your guys ❤️from 🇺🇸 CA

[@rsoubiea]

i really enjoy listening to all your birds! lovely. ❤️❤️

[@kevintulak9987]

I have found the easiest way to castrate rams is banding the testicles. It isn't painful for them, doesn't leave an open wound. The testicles just shrivel and fall off. Thanks for sharing through even in your young parent exhaustion phase.

[@heatherchannelgetoutside]

yes and they wil drop off in the shed, you will think its your daughters barbies purse, then to your horror you'll realize what it is and give it a fling! hahahaha

[@douglasskolski4681]

Hi....I am Joanne from Florida USA ......Doug wife.....I watch your videos alot....they are wonderful and I find it so relaxing...emotional for me....sometimes I cry...My Matilda Westerberg was from Norrbotton....I hope Im a paton....we sent in info ....Thank you so much....Best Wishes and hope for your success in all you do ..>Love to Ivar .....Mathias and Tova....

[@ulfosback9093]

Det är härligt att följa er all lycka till.

[@margeryk000]

Oh poor Ivar! Hope he gets better very soon. Thanks for sharing another beautiful video. ATB : )

[@marieleopold1625]

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY ! BEAUTIFUL LIFE! You have it all ! I think and pray for you often. Thank-you kindly 4 sharing...it warms my old widows heart and makes me break into a smile each time. God Bless you and yours! :)

[@margievaneijkern4172]

It was so nice to hear from you again. I am so sorry for the cold spring. Here in Canada we are having lo of everything. Sun ,rain,but it so nice to be outside. Wishing you a wonderful summer.🇨🇦😊

[@jodybruch829]

Ivar is losing his baby face and looks like a little boy now, growing up so fast! Your summer looks beautiful. I imagine the air so clean and crisp. I love your life and thank you for sharing with us♥️. Our Spring has been crazy too.

[@marieramsey3181]

I love your videos! I think what you are doing is so wonderful. I wish i could live that way, it seems so peaceful. I'm sure it's alot of work, but I can't think of a better way of making a living. The problem with our society is that people have learned to be so dependent on the material things so they have to go to work and make money to spend on more material things to keep them alive. Also, mentally what you are doing is so healthy, that is the way god intended for us to live. Thank you! I get peace watching your videos.

[@susanyoung6632]

Well done you guys. I love your efforts at training the sheep to become a flock too, Mathias - they managed very well. I look forward to catching up with you all again in your next episode. Stay well.

[@mindyvaughn8217]

Bless his little heart. Poor darling. I’m so glad he didn’t need stitches. I know it scared y’all it would have me too. I’m so glad y’all are having warm weather. I can’t wait to see the lambs. I have no clue about sheep and rams. I used to help my neighbors who were dairy farmers to pull calves. They are so big the mothers have difficulty birthing them on their own. I also raised Turkey’s that I just loved. Y’all take care and try to get plenty of rest.💖

[@jessegreywolf]

You guys are so relaxed, in your vids now. It is wonderful to see

[@cristelahogar]

Hola que rudos estaban esos borregos 🤭pero que bello es vivir en medio de la naturaleza 🌿🏡🥰

[@danielbirch212]

Everything is beautiful.

[@ericd2983]

Amazing freedom off-grid lifestyle. Love it.

[@klazyy641]

Ah, yes---first child accidents always make the new parents panic (just a little, they say). No worries, you will get quite used to measuring their cries to determine severity. Thanks for the video. Ivar has grown so much!

[@scottanderson2218]

Yay!! He’s walking!! 😄👍🏻

[@WarpFactor999]

Greetings from Texas! Wonderful video! You were missed... Hope to see more this summer.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing.

[@kimmurphy6864]

Good to hear about Mose. I subscribed to his channel around a yr ago n told him I would like to understand him. So good news.

[@britt-louisefransson6487]

tack skälva att ni delar med er av era liv så mycke

[@kriskabin]

Hello from So. California. I'm new to your relaxing channel. It's nice to get a peak into your little off-grid farm & the challenges you face. The traditional Navajo or Dine' people here in the U.S. state of Arizona might be a good source of information on how to tend sheep. Traditional Navajo often live very sparce, off-grid lives as well. It's interesting how they tend their flocks, shear wool & process the wool naturally to make beautiful rugs. "Navajo Grandma," on KZbin would be a good channel to start discovering how people live on the Navajo Nation; simply & with Nature. Well done video, Thank You!

[@vilmamagtulis5331]

Nice to see you back and your little boy boygrow so past he start walking and talking so cute! Take care im looking forward for the next vlog.

[@valerieschluger]

So happy he is on the mend! He is walking now. Wow time goes by so quickly.

[@melanytodd2929]

That little blue lamb in your flock... SO cute ❣😂😂😂❤️

[@peterhase1045]

Your tomatoplants lokk like they have grown in too much warmth with not enough light. If you raise them colder, they will become much lower but stronger and thicker. I let mine raise in the greenhouse as long as it is not freezing cold the whole day. A few hours of freezing temperatures outside in the early morning will not harm them in the greenhouse. If it is colder for a longer time, I take them inside. Tomatos can take quite a cold without being harmed. I once forgot mine outside on a table an they were completely covered in snow when I found them the next morning. they all survived.

[@vincraft991]

Cuteness overload (Ivar)!! I loved the beginning of the video! Hugs and love from Minnesota!

[@ShaneSteadycam]

I grew up in NW Ireland, I remember my father's cousin coming around to 'squeese' a bull calf so my dad got him to do our dog too. This was the 80s, my sister wasn't impressed but it worked.

[@kitmguinto]

Great vlog as always! So happy I got a glimpse of Frasse as well 😄 I haven't seen him for a while

[@carolinabrava8363]

Congratulations with first steps! 👏🐥❤

[@asiam7436]

I’ve been without good cell service for a few months. So glad to be able to catch up.