It Took Me 3 Years To Make Dinner

[@asliceofheavenhomestead3559]

Hello from Japan! Yes!! You hit the nail on the head when you explained the purpose of homesteading. We are in the process of getting our homestead in the US right now. I can't wait to start producing our own food 😍!

[@barnieb1961]

Nothing better than a homegrown package in the freezer! The taste is phenomenal! And knowing you grow this on your own is great!

[@davidkilbourne8308]

That's what a farm is for in my opinion. My grandpaw growed his own pigs and had a huge garden, of course he had 11 kids and they helped. He also milked cows and had a cooler and sold most of his milk to a milk company. I was 12 and he had me to go get the cows but I had a motorcycle, and he always told me not to run the cows down the hill because he was afraid one might break a leg so I slowly gathered them and brought them down to the milk house. I always had fun on his 200 acre farm.

[@greensnapper1602]

Yes it does take TIME & Hard Work. . But Just Remember the TASTE & the FRESHNESS !! And for that it's Very WORTH it for our Family/ Homestead ... And I Thank you Sir for your Time !!

[@lisabooker6405]

Awww it is bittersweet to see Martha go but we know the outcome when start these endeavors. Still a wee bit sad tho. TFS and taking us along. For giving such great advice. God Bless you and the family. ~Lisa

[@SSLFamilyMom]

It is so tough on me, I tried to convince him to go break her out from the processor! But we are so grateful for the food she will provide our family, and she had a much better life than most pigs do. We wouldn't trade this way of life for anything, but it's not easy :(

[@Bamaman14k]

I think you're doing the right thing, if you have an aggressive hog, you get rid of the hog, not the entire herd. I hate to see big mama go but it is her time. That's the price we pay for being carnivores. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us, Jimmy

[@chaddesantis4191]

There's absolutely nothing more satisfying than a meal you raised yourself, for sure!! You're a brave man going in the pig pen with a stick after your last run in. I'd be looking for something with a little more bang behind it.

[@tworley210]

A fully rounded meal includes a grain serving such as cornbread. Small farms traditionally raised corn as it is necessary for the profitable raising of livestock.

[@MattVey]

3 years but worth every second, I'm sure. Love what you are doing sir! Keep it up. All the best!

[@PaulaJoDavis]

Sad but necessary. If you want good, quality food you must raise it yourself. Great video and LOVE the Word at the end. I always look forward to it. Blessings from NE Missouri!

[@joycemastaw910]

Perfect scripture Great video. Hope you get those thousand likes!

[@daveshsb]

Liked the update on the Pigs - what happened to the horse? Could you give an update on your other farm operations as to what is working well and what has challenges? Enjoy your videos.

[@ralphellsworth1019]

That's how I was brought up on the farm, we had a big family of 4 brothers and 8 sisters and mom and dad, we raised all or meat. Thanks you for sharing your videos, keep them coming. God bless

[@calvarycustoms6681]

You’ve touched upon Murphy’s Law of Location Filming: “there won’t be a loud plane, train or automobile, until the cameras are rolling.” Used to drive our Sound Guy nuts. 🤪

[@kathrinekerns8398]

My parents were amazing. Dad had a big clawfoot tub. He would build a fire under it and scald the hair off the pig. My Mom knew how to make everything from the pig including hogs head cheese, pickled pigs feeds, cured ham and bacon. We even ground and seasoned our own sausage. It was so delicious. I really miss the farm.

[@jenn997]

Patience is a very large part of homesteading. It's worth the wait though....

[@FLPhotoCatcher]

Did anyone notice the bird (sparrow?) at around 7:46?

[@lukebecker1959]

Yes

[@yellowdeer7163]

I get pumped up when I eat vegetables from a small 4x8 raised bed. You've done a fantastic job on your farm. And you're right, nothing like smoked bacon.

[@logosrisingbear]

I'm in the outer suburbs on 3/4 of an acre way less of that being usable land. I have 80sq. Ft. of raised beds and starting meat rabbits next year, its doable guys. Bust out those tools and Build !

[@arnoldromppai5395]

all land is 100% usable.. the places my cows, steers pig go to eat would shock most, just stay away from goats that give little to nothing in return, and do so little work..

[@logosrisingbear]

@@arnoldromppai5395 I dont think you can farm under a house

[@arnoldromppai5395]

@@logosrisingbear many homes have there barn under there house, or a green house, part of my root cellar is under

[@joshwestendorf5135]

Go like the video everyone!!! Btw that pork was delicious thanks again

[@SSLFamilyDad]

np man, haven't eaten your chicken yet, I probably will when I run out of bacon:)

[@SeanFischer1]

We are just getting into raising chickens. Current count is 30 with 4 roosters

[@kylancook3477]

LOVE your videos! Always love watching your latest videos with my bride. Heard the infamous broken exhaust manifold bolt on your truck when you fired it up! But sounds good otherwise!

[@sweetlovetiger]

Hey buddy you did good on the video. Your right it takes time to start

[@IslandExoticsHomestead]

You don't need to totally quit raising/breeding pigs, just make their pens so you can care for them without having to go in the pen with them. I too survived a pig attack (though the pig that bit me was 600 pounds). It does change your attitude towards being in the pen with them that's for sure!

[@Hallnout]

Great job! Keep up the good work.

[@carolbeard3024]

Good video. How's the greenhouse garden doing?

[@SSLFamilyMom]

Great! That's where we picked our potatoes and carrots for this meal! :)

[@donfinley2540]

Great way of life

[@ramonacase2427]

Thank you for the video

[@pb601]

What are those branches that the pigs are chomping on?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

just some weeds that were growing outside the barnyard

[@jalleman61]

Good advise.When you know where you food comes from,that's money in the bank

[@DuchesnesCorner]

1 week ago I had to load my 4 pinks at 300 pounds a piece into the stock trailer. Not fun at all... lol Also 35 pound piglets to 300 pound porkers from May till september on 16% hog grower and garden scraps.

[@Submanca]

I would love to hear about your plans. I want to go with meat chickens. Right now I have layers, started with 6 at the beginning of the summer now have 2.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

what happened to the other 4?

[@Submanca]

@@SSLFamilyDad Well we think foxes or raccoons got the first 3 and our dog killed the forth. We now lock them in each night at dusk.

[@friendlyfoodforest8033]

I watch some other pig Farmers and pig boards look effective for moving them. You can not fit them in your back pocket though.

[@chevy6299]

I gave you the 282nd thumbs up and hoping they reach 1K.

[@adamcook2208]

Were you in the USCG?

[@chevy6299]

@@adamcook2208 Yes Sir 20 years worth.

[@adamcook2208]

Fantastic. 13 years, still active, GMC

[@chevy6299]

@@adamcook2208 Awesome you get to play with all the fun toys.

[@RunamuckFarms]

What do you film your videos with and what kind of wireless mic are you using?. Love the quality of your videos.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

I am using my phone and an older Sony handyman. I record audio with a cheap lapel mic and my phone then sync the audio to the video when editing

[@brentderksen]

That meal tested better for it.

[@monirep5359]

😍😍😍

[@GrizzlyGroundswell]

Even vegetarians need manure. Keep the hogs they didn't kill you, just made you stronger.

[@bradbusch9585]

Go for it

[@FATTY1990]

One Question was the dinner Good ?

[@SSLFamilyDad]

It was the best! And also for lunch the next day candy breakfast:)

[@nephimitchell]

Sounded like a plane to me... JK! Thanks for the video!

[@robertulman9239]

What breed is Marta?

[@SSLFamilyMom]

She's an American Guinea Hog, great breed and they eat hay!

[@matthewjohnson3910]

Hope you put some beef on the farm

[@SSLFamilyMom]

Coming soon! Well, the cow is coming soon, just like the pigs, it will be awhile......

[@noytheya]

How about a video on your chicken operation

[@juliebaker6969]

I have a prayer request. My 12 year old granddaughter is autistic. She is on some fairly aggressive meds to keep her self-abusive fits in check. Puberty is messing with those meds pretty badly. She came home from school today with hallucinations, a severe migraine, and tremors. She is at the hospital (once again) to have her meds reevaluated. She is currently in the ER waiting for a bed in the psych ward. If you and any of your viewers who are willing would put her on your prayer list I would greatly appreciate it. She needs all the prayer she can get. She IS saved if you are wondering, and her name is Lexi.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

I am so sorry to hear that, we will be praying for Lexi!

[@raymondpeterson5000]

"processed"...LOL

[@adamdaichendt3098]

Gentle way of putting It for sure.😆🐷🔪

[@jakegingrich7214]

If you have a hard time with the animals Co. E time for processing. Think of it this way. They get to leave this earth like most humans wish they could. They never see it coming.

[@williambell8875]

Keep the pigs please have you gotten more chickens

[@williambell8875]

I mean ducks

[@lukebecker1959]

Did you name one of the pigs porky?

[@edemup44]

I think your truck needs a new serpentine belt?

[@nigeljohnson8995]

I very much enjoy your vlogs, but your choice of pig breed is not right good, try a Yorkshire or a Landrace, you will get nowhere with those little things. Are those ducks Welsh Harlequins? Great vlogs, look forward to them.

[@rochrich1223]

The moral choice to eat meat is made when you allow a domestic animal to breed. If you can answer the question "will the animals have a good life?" with a yes, it is a moral decision.

[@joshmodank312]

If I was a pig I’d want to live with you and if I was a pig that lived with you I’d be OK with being harvested

[@joshmodank312]

I hope I come back as a fat little Homestead piggy

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

Why do you think God's warning against eating pork is wrong? Have our flesh bodies changed since He gave those instructions?

[@thecynic807]

You need a different breed of pigs if they take that long to grow. Arent their pigs that grow to weight in 6- 9 months.

[@SSLFamilyDad]

yeah but you have to feed them so much grain. I may try a more commercial breed but this breed eats a lot of pasture/hay so I can feed them minimal grains which produces a healthier product in the end.

[@thecynic807]

@@SSLFamilyDad get a comercial boar and mix them.

[@arnoldromppai5395]

was that sow not producing good? seems odd other wise to have her butchered only after 2 years, just when shes learned to be a good mom, young pigs normally end up killing all there piglets in there first litter, in fact my new one this year, she had her first litter in the night, so i was not there until the last 2, and like most all first time piglet moms they freak out not knowing whats going on and as each one comes out they spin around and around, and step on them, and the 2 that lived she really knew nothing an layed down on them just over a week old, but next time she will be a lot better.. so it just seems odd you got ride of your young sow, just as shes becoming a good mom. it takes one or 2 litters before they get it, and they are good for a number of years, pigs take a good 16 to 18 months to get them tto a live weight of 250 to 275, and they need a high proten feed, or they dont fill out and like wild pigs they would not get good meaty bellys for making bacon, you cany get any belly out of a wild pig as they dont get the high proteen needed to fill out the belly meat for bacon, you cant just feed on grass an root an bugs

[@topsecretbear9918]

Doesn't seem wise to keep animals around that have the potential to gore someone. Nearly killed you & could have been one of your kids instead, just saying.

[@SSLFamilyMom]

That is our #1 concern, we will probably not keep the boars as long as we did George. It's unfortunate, but too much of a risk.