Summer on a Swedish Forest Homestead | Building a Portable Chicken Coop

Episode one-hundred and nineteen, in which we are enjoying the summer and building a portable chicken coop
This is a vlog about our struggles and joys of living off the grid in the forests of Jämtland, Sweden.
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[@megfairbairn9876]

We are total fans. Your videos distract us from the current crazy world! Thank you so much for sharing your sweet family life!!!

[@lpgirl]

Don't stress about that spot on the lens. It's barely noticeable. Thanks for this video!

[@claudineretif2790]

The scratch is no big deal! It looks just like a little rain drop on the lens, that's all. You can even still see through it. 😉😊 If it really bothers you, maybe produce a few more videos each month and you will have the money for a new camera. See, we all win! You'd get a new camera and we'd get more videos! 😉 Don't worry about how finely crafted these videos are - or how long. Just post, post, post. We'd watch whatever you film. The world is so crazy/worrisome😔, and "Hollywood" is so talentless🤨, we are starving for some distraction - and yours is as wholesome as you can get😇. Heck, I'd watch you mowing the lawn if it would help you fund this little piece of paradise. 😊 Blessing to all, especially to the most adorable toddler on KZbin, Ivar! 😄

[@brendag2891]

Yeah, with the writer's strike, there is nothing to stream. These videos are so much better, though! Ivar is growing into such a fun toddler who is so lucky to be growing up with the animals, no video games consuming his every waking moment, just genuine, healthy, outdoors, natural and timeless old-fashioned lifestyle. This is one of my favorite YT channels! The cinematography is outstanding! Drone shots, the story line unfolds so naturally.

[@dogwhiskers8]

Agree

[@loispatrick2594]

My husband has a back like yours Mathias. It didn't bother him when he was younger, but as he has aged it has become a problem. He has seen a physiotherapist and has exercises to do which help. One of them is as simple as grabbing onto the architraving over the top of the door frame with both hands and then move your body so it's vertical with your arms stretched up. It's worth it to start now while you are young to look after your back and do stretches and exercises as a daily practice so hopefully it won't impact you as much when you are older. The main issue he got from this postural problem was compression fractures in his spine.

[@ruththomas6361]

My middle son's mother-in-law asked me how in the world I managed with three boys. I told her all they need was a pile of dirt, a spoon for digging and a toy truck. This could keep them happy for hours. Add a little water, and you have to drag them away from playing at dinner time. So, it sure made me smile to see this little boy with his truck, dirt and puddle of water. Happy boy! It is interesting that you are also having trouble with carrot seeds. I have had trouble with having them sprout for 3 or 4 years now. I did not even try this year. But it is not just me; everyone is complaining that "they" have done something to the seeds. I live on the other side of the world in SE Alaska, so it is not the country. Although this year Spring was late, last year I planted in early May, and still no carrots. This is frightening to me. Next year I will try nothing but organic seeds and hope for the best. Try some Yoga stretching for your spine. Maybe it will help. Otherwise, whenever you think about it, pull your shoulders back. Just a couple of thoughts I had.

[@olgaholow2901]

Dearest people..embrace all the ""noises""of your magic land!!! That's life!!!! I wish your ""noises'" ...warm loving hugs! Ivar is gorgeous..little man now❤❤❤❤❤❤ Lots of love from U.K

[@CharlotteMagdeliene]

Tova so beautiful! The hair and colors she wore at the end of the video she looks like a drawing 💕

[@jodyweima606]

Right? :)

[@pamelar5868]

I agree!❤

[@g.christelbecker6349]

Me too, Tova you are beautiful!!!!

[@agnesskibicka]

​@@g.christelbecker6349she is! Hello from Poland 🇵🇱 and my channel 😊 and the countryside 🏡!

[@jamtlandhomesteaders2710]

Mattias, try to decompress your spine by hanging . Grab hold of a beam, or tree branch, and just hang for 5 minutes or so. Chin ups, and dumb bell rowing can help to strengthen your mid to upper back. I am sure that you get plenty of exercise on the Homestead- but adding a little bit of resistance training will benefit you greatly* You all are doing a fine job- keep up the good work!

[@anitanagahisa3049]

The lens is not a distraction, you are OK. Nothing to worry about.👍❤️

[@jayneeburks8482]

I just love little boy squeals and laughter. Another wonderful video. Thank you.

[@sedumplant]

It is always wonderful to watch your videos. It feels like I am there with you for just a little while. I always look forward to the next video! Thank you!

[@purseypurslane]

Thank you Tova for taking us into your kitchen and lovely garden -- your segments inspire and motivate me to attend to domestic things and love doing them!

[@binadybudhi5234]

beautiful Swedish country side. Thanks for sharing.👍👍👍

[@davidbriggs8076]

Your lives are not easy but for me, it looks like a dream. Thank you for sharing it

[@irmibullinger1421]

Don't worry about that small spot on the lense, you have way more important things to spend your money on. I love all of your videos!!💜💜

[@joycehennequin8469]

This was a beautiful video with lots going on ❤ You are such a beautiful family, handsome strong father,incredibly beautiful mother and a truly delightful child.The tin chicken roof is Corrugated sheeting 😊 The garden is the best lve ever seen it and lm very interested in making natural cosmetics,so to see you make the balm,hair wax and anything else is a good addition to your videos~~~big thumbs-up from me.Thankyou for sharing ❤ from England UK ❤

[@moonhunter9993]

agreed. I wanna see more

[@BruceMarlier]

Tova seems to be a lot more comfortable and creative with the camera now, I really enjoyed the part in her garden! - About your hunched back (at 28:28) : When I was younger, I used to have a similar posture like that as well. My back is straight now. Weight-lifting basically did it for me. I got into that a few years ago and I had a personal trainer who gave me exercices to get rid of that arching. They focused on building the muscles around the "trunk" area of the body, meaning the lower and mid areas of the back, but also all of the abdominal muscles. But it's also about learning how to position the body to lift things, like using legs instead of the back to pick up heavy things from the ground. Learning how to dead-lift and to squat properly really did make a difference for my overall posture. So maybe that's something you could look into and see if you enjoy doing? I'm not saying you don't already have strong back muscles, because you definitely seem to lift heavy stuff all day every day basically. But, I think it's more about focusing on exercices that straighten and strengthen your overall back muscles and that adjust your posture. Anyway, glad to see you guys are thriving! Cheers

[@mariettehamel12358]

For your back, Mathias, there is an easy exercice that strenghtens the long back muscles. You face the wall, put your feet a few inches far from the wall (to free the hips. Then you rest your chest on the wall, your hand joined behind your neck,. You lift your elbows as high as possible and then you pull your elbows as far back as possible, even using your head to push more. Hold for 3-5 seconds and return to the wall. You do this 10 times. You repeat the exercice 2 more times during the day. Il will strengthen all you back. I even had a vertebra that was very far out (I could not lie on it, painful) and it is now nearly completely back in place!!! I have a slight scoliosis and is it slowly coming back into place also!!! it strengthens also the lower back and tilt it more to the front to recreate the natural "arch" that I had lost. You will walk better too!!! for the upper back, you can use a medium fat elastic that you hold with your finger and stretch it while descending from the neck to the end of the thorax. can do it also without moving by placing your hands at the center of your chest... it will strengthen the muscles around the shoulder blades (scapulas) and bring them together strengthening the upper back www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Strong-Elastic-Rubber-Bands-87mm-x-6mm-Big-Thick-Chunky-Fat-Size-64/293524621032

[@janetwalker3541]

Can you post a video with these exercises as that would be easier to follow. My son has work related scoliosis and maybe this could help.

[@Nova2032-]

There is Kyphosis of the Spine too. No one talks about that so much. But many people have it. Hunch back, slouch..... can be very painful. Hang upside down to stretch the spine , is good for avid hikers. You might end up to be an inch taller :-)

[@mariettehamel12358]

@@janetwalker3541 I am 74 yrs old and never made a video!!! but I will try.... be patient so... please put your own site where I could post it later on.

[@PScottCummins]

We call portable coops like yours a "chicken tractor" the aluminum frame is a great idea - we bolted small tabs of steel on either side of the hubs to take the wear/weight of the hubs. Chicken tractors like that make great contributions to field regeneration.

[@almutphilipp4057]

This video is so nice! I love to see your garden, which is growing and growing, dear Tova! The gardentable, you found is beautifull and seems to be a good place to drink a cup of tea! I' am so glad about Ivar and the little chickens! Your wonderfull boy looks like Astrid Lindgren' s Michel and it is really sweet to see him with those little animals. Thank you so much for showing!! I also like the chicken house, dear Mathias.

[@lifelikeatob]

As a physio, I can recommend foam rolling your back after a long day of work. Rather a Pilates roll than a Blackroll as it’s not as hard. Focus on squatting when lifting heavy. Try the Y-exercise: Pushing your back against the wall in a slightly squatted position at first and try to hold your hands making a human Y with your whole body. It will be hard at first but keep exercising it. But of course it’s better to consult a physio directly, so they can tell you how and what to do 💪😊

[@kathrynmoll86]

Mathias and Tova, this was a lovely episode. Really enjoyed seeing how summer came bringing with it lots of green in your garden. Hard but rewarding work. Everything looks so beautiful! It is always enjoyable to see family helping with the moving of the animals. Oh, got a real kick seeing the the children playing together. Ivar is growing taller with each episode. Even though it does not make a difference to your fans, I have a suggestion with regard to your posture: 15 minutes of yoga and stretching each morning! You can do it in bed while Ivar reads his books. Thanks, always, for sharing your life's work!

[@marilynlautner2454]

Your summers in Sweden are lovely. I pray your rains come to rejuvenate Mother Earth.

[@Thesimplemoments]

To fix a kyphosis (rounded back), stretch the pecs and strengthen the rhomboids. The front is too tight and/or stronger then the back. The body needs balance between the front and back. So yes strengthening the back is great but don't forget to stretch the chest, pecs, and biceps. Take care guys, much love from canada.

[@moonhunter9993]

That's what I was thinking. It's not necessarily a lack of strength because he's so active. That's maybe also why there's no pain. But if there is a lot of strength being used/applied in one direction, the muscles shorten significantly. Maybe wood chopping with an ax or other wood work might be contributing to this.

[@lesleycarswell5207]

Just lovely to watch ❤ there are many exercises for your back, but your so busy where do you find the time. Your a handsome young man and Tova is beautiful and lovely long hair 😍 Ivar gets taller and cuter by the day. Shame about your lens, it did not spoil the video for me at all 👍

[@carolann6072]

Thank you for allowing us along for your journey. Watching Ivar play just melts my heart. You are such good parents! Much love to you all!

[@danaysalvarado367]

"Me and my dad" at 13:40, you say My dad and I 😂 This line brought memories of when the nuns were teaching me English, I was 8 years old. They would always correct me in the sweetest way. My sister and I were the only 2 cuban refugees in the school, the entire town really. So long ago now-- thanks for your videos. Sending love from New Jersey, USA

[@annemariemoormann996]

I’m excited about your plans to reinvigorate the pasture. Hopefully the chickenwagon will help. It looks good. Lovely to see Ivar with his aunt and niece. So cute 😊 The garden is looking wonderful, Tova! I hope you have verveine as it makes the best tea! My calendula is late too, no worries, more warm weather to come. It’s hard to choose between flowers and seeds, you can never have enough of either. Such a lovely long video in the midst of summer! Thank you! Enjoy and don’t mind us 😘

[@albertahouck4652]

The chick Shaw is looking really sturdy. Making it lighter by using sheet metal for roofing and Aluminum for base is a good idea

[@cathrynwilliams4661]

Ivar is such a little boy now, not a baby!

[@Woeschhuesli]

We are sailors and were just chatting to the owner of an aluminium boat and asked if it didn't get hot... he told us it would not be feasible if the outside (deck) was not painted and the inside insulated (the lower portion is in the water and therefore stays cooler). I would imagine this must hold for a coop, too?! Maybe a coat of white paint would make all the difference to your aluminium, in the interest of the chickens!

[@JanineM97]

I started growing calendula because of you, Tova! I've only got 3 flowers so I can't really make anything this year but it's still so exciting!

[@Jewelmind]

Save your seeds though, wait until they are dry and black

[@janwelch9311]

Don’t stress about the camera, your videos, just such a breath of fresh air! With everything that’s going on in the world❤

[@colwynpower1800]

If it doesn't hurt you or limit your mobility, don't worry about your back. You look fantastic!! Someone already mentioned yoga, that is ALWAYS a good thing to do. I admire your chicken coop design. I tried to do something similar in Texas but too many skunks and coyotes milling about. Good luck!

[@emeraldislelassjenniferfor3378]

Upright Health KZbin channel. This is a fabulous physical therapy channel in the United States you totally can reverse the curve ( hunchback) of the upper back, it’ll take daily stretches ( yoga specific to your problem) and then your Physical therapy exercises like the ones on KZbin Upright Health. You are a young handsome strong healthy young man I never noticed until you pointed it out in this video, also be mindful when you’re sitting editing that you are sitting in a good postural position maybe get a back brace so that when you’re wearing it it’ll remind you to sit straight and get up every half an hour and do some stretches or so. You’ve got this!!! Love your channel and your beautiful family! Blessings 🍃

[@joycesharp3783]

Love watching your videos! You are all so beautiful and Ivar is just adorable! I admire you greatly and wish you all the best!

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

A lovely video. I have always been impressed with your strength and agility. Since you asked, I add that I have heard that streatching in the direction opposite of the curve, with spine, head and arms can help.

[@Babbajune]

What a lovely video! It's so nice to have you sharing your life with us. Hard work preparing for Summer looks like it has paid off. Truly, Ivar has grown so much. I am looking forward to future videos. Thanks! ❤❤

[@maryannknox7158]

That’s awesome your parents are able to visit over the Summer and Your Dad is helping you out!Ivar is having a blast and is getting so tall !

[@maryanich3828]

No worries about the spot on the camera. It helps us to remember how you do real life! And that is refreshing. Try building up your shoulder and chest muscles for your back issue, slowly. That will help and check your posture! Love your vids!

[@suebritt6831]

I've been watching and enjoying your videos for years, long before Ivar was born, but I don't comment because my thoughts echo the comments of your other appreciative followers. I love that you share your world with us. Thank you.

[@helenwilson222]

It is so restful and good for the soul to watch you all working so hard😂 but seriously I love how you do everything thoughtfully and mindfully, thinking of the environment, it is as it should be. Your lifestyle is holistic and wonderful for you and especially Ivar. He is having the best childhood away from screens and immersed in the natural world. It is so rewarding to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@janetflaherty9515]

Wonderful video. I love to see you all together with your families.😊❤

[@melindataljaard2753]

My husband's back is the same. There is no problem with it. He is turning 60 next year. If you're healthy, then its fine. We love you're video's and are glad to see you all. Also your camera is not so bad, we can see everything. Soon enough, you will get a new one. So nice to see you building en working in the summer. We have winter in our Country and we have snow this year. (Not use to snow😅) Can't wait for the next video. Take care. Greatings and kind regards.🙏🏼🙋🏻‍♀️🙏🏼

[@BarbaraGrau-k2l]

Thoracic spine foam rolling can help counteract mid thoracic kyphosis and provide relief for strained and tight muscles. This exercise is done by lying flat on the floor with a foam roller underneath the middle back (thoracic spine) and gently rolling up and down the roller. Hope this is helpful!

[@kennaomelveny9216]

I didn’t notice anything about damage to the lens until you mentioned it. I think it is not that noticeable. Here in America, some people do a movable chicken tractor by turning a trampoline upside down.! Fun video, thank you.

[@vplace22]

Thank you so much to the both of you for sharing your lives with us, the viewers! Watching you from Melbourne Australia. Your videos are testimonies to the most beautiful life of a very genuine, beautiful family. You’re always making my heart melt and bringing me so much joy! Many, many thanks!❤️

[@vikingninja5033]

Great video once again👌 About your back, you did some nice L sit pull ups👌 But a simple excercise would be just a simple Dead hang💪

[@GypsyGardener2]

Great videos ! there is an older farmer w cool ideas on You tube(Joel Salistan). But you look like you have everything running smoothly. I am a massage therapist and I think stretching is the best. In Tai chi they teach us that long muscles =, long life. So before you are in sauna and cool river bath is a nice time to reach and do pull ups and in general stretch all your body. Plus you both work so hard...don't worry ! Lovely family. Heartfelt !

[@monikacarless_wordwitch]

Tova, the garden looks so nice and you're super cute in your garden outfit/hat. Mathias, look into yoga for back muscles and spine to straighten. There's quite a bit out there. It's also good generally for longevity, brain function, because you're moving the spinal fluid, which means your brain and lower spine are communicating. Not sure if I'm explaining this right, but anyway. Beautiful vlog as always.

[@moonhunter9993]

good info

[@Afer09]

Your videos are beautiful and gave so much peace! Thank you

[@henna7216]

Thank you for another lovely video! Wonderful to get a glimpse into your summer activities. Mathias, next time you're in Finland you could see a Kalevalainen jäsenkorjaaja for your back. They're good at detecting if there is something that needs to be worked on. You are, however, strong and able to do things and if you don't have pains I wouldn't be super concerned about it. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

[@john-xx8nc]

I have watched your video from the word go and I understand the busyness of your small holding ,because we are the same with sheep ,goats ,chickens,vegetable, milking ,time is very precious but you still find time to look and dream and admire ,what's been done and still needed to be be done ,you portrait a lovely way of life ,thsnkyou for all your hard work kind regards

[@cathycharron-folsom4504]

I had neighbor in NH that made portable chicken coop with wood. Half had roof to protect from rain and half with chicken wire. He had solar around it for electric wire protection as structure was in field and he moved it forward every few days. It was really amazing. He made long water trough from cutting 4 inch pvc pipe in half long way. It was about 3 ft long. Had hanging feeding buckets as well. He had on trailer frame and just picked up on end and moved it. The wheels were small so structure was low to ground.

[@vswild7005]

When I was a child in Germany schools really encouraged straight backs and corresponding physical therapy type exercises. Like sitting with a straight rod behind your back and under your arms, if that makes sense. Like you have to roll your shoulders slightly backwards to be able to fit a straight stick through both armpits and behind your back. It encourages you to 1.) Learn how to sit straight instead of always hunching forward lazily, and 2.) Lengthens and trains those muscles. They don't do that anymore today and I'm your age, not that old lol. But with computers and phones etc, I think people need it more than ever.

[@Nova2032-]

As always, lovely video, lovely family. I love the new outdoor Table! I want one! :-) So nice to see your hard work paying off. The builds, the livestock. Such amazing progress through the years. Mathias, You are young and strong! It might be a mild case of Kyphosis. And stretching exercises can help. And hanging upside down for 5 minutes a day! To stretch and strengthen the spine. . My family has it too, and I thought it was a British thing! . Hihi.( smiling ) So keep stretching, stand straight, and you will strengthen the muscles around each vertebrae. You are already healthy and strong, so just be mindful and take care of your spine. Love from, The Old British Lady :-)

[@KathleenGagen]

Your family's hard work and dedication to this life is an inspiration to all of us!

[@VickyMarinho]

Beautiful place. Beuatiful people. Many thanks for sharing your life with us. Much Love xx

[@kateyshaw7295]

my hubby and myself look forward so much to all your videos , we love how you work out all your ideas / problems in a way we all can remember it happening in our own lifes ....your way of life isnt for all of us and it is a hard working life for you both but with a beautiful simplicity ,especially when you are sharing your doubts and problems .............

[@karomaalta4592]

Hi Matias and Tuva! Nice to see your summer time. As busy as I am in the middle of the summer! Looks like your animals are getting used to moving. Just as you said, that sheep learned to go through the net and eill ptopably do it gain. Do you have good electricity in the net? I've noticed that its difficult to get the net hitting hard. My cows went hiking a fiew kilometers two days ago. Luckily the whole village knows by now where to call when they see white cows 😂 😂😂 Those long paddocs may work specially if there's shade up at the top. You may also consider locating their water up there so they spend more time over. Bale grazing (is that how you spell it) is a goor idea to gain biomass on the top. Hälsningar från Ikaalinen! Ock vällkomna här om ni visiterar Finland. Det sulle vara fint at diskutera om planned grazing 😉☺️ bland annat 😅

[@karomaalta4592]

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[@josinepouwels497]

What a lovely garden! Must be very nice to sit at the little table, drink a cup of thee and listen to the sound of growing plants (or an annoying woodpecker🙂)

[@reader649]

Always love the peaceful and gentle quality of your beautiful posts and that lovely end music that sounds like it may be a Swedish folk piece(?). Thanks so much. North Carolina❤☺

[@becky2425]

What I notice is a healthy young man who inherited his slim and strong, build from his father. How fortunate for you all to be able to spend such a lovely time together working on projects. Your little fellow is growing so quickly and he is just a doll. A lovely intentional lifestyle.

[@purpletulips4648]

Summer time on the homestead is beautiful Glad to see there's family there visiting also oh by the way I wouldn't have never noticed that spot on the lens if you had not pointed it out don't worry about ITIT's hardly noticeable

[@church8042]

Hi Tova, Mathias and Ivar! I pray you all are well. I wish I could send a little extra money to help towards the camera repair. As far as your back is concerned, Mathias, perhaps a chiropractor? TY for the lovely video and sharing your blessed lives with us. God bless, I pray for you daily, and much love in Christ! 🙂

[@evaharriman9279]

Love seeing your family and how you all live. Just wondering why all the small projects and not work on the house. Seems to be a standstill.

[@michaeltucker5752]

Mathias, I never noticed your back? I was more interested in noticing your father’s great physique! He has the physique of a 20 year old, Congrats to him to stay in prime physical shape😊 Hope Tuva’s garden will grow a bit more, maybe you guys should think about getting an Australian Shepherd to help herd those sheep?

[@Jewelmind]

They are fantastic

[@danastavney5687]

I didn't even notice the spot. Dont worry about it! I love watching you and all of your hard work, as a family. It will be interesting when your son starts helping out with things. I have always dreamed of being a "farmer" of sorts. But it is a lot of hard work and I admire you for being so steadfast.

[@amywert8088]

Hurray! I got a table and chair for my garden too, which is about all that has gone right with it. The chipmunks I think have eaten everything that made it through from the bad spring weather. Ah, well, hopeful for the fall garden!

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

Nice happy sighs at the end.

[@Nate1975]

Your hair looks beautiful, lady ❤

[@dailybible3800]

I appreciate your efforts for your family May God bless you and give you strength to do more. Amen!

[@anitanagahisa3049]

Patience when waiting for things to grow in the garden.👍😄🤗

[@Kathy-t1g]

lovely shots of a Swedish summer

[@HuskyTude]

Lovely video! Try hanging upside down for a few minutes every day. Arch your back a few times while hanging. It will help straighten your spine. Thank you for these videos. I enjoy them so very much!

[@donnawebb6057]

Thank you for your lovely video and it's nice to have your mom and dad visiting. God bless you and your family.

[@evahegarty741]

Your lovely boy started looking like Emil i Lönneberga ❤

[@kuianderson965]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful life style greetings from New Zealand.

[@hunnybunnyssunshineliving5155]

Love this video 💜 But it's sad about your camera lens breaking... does your steer have bloat? 💜 Ivar and his cousin or friend is adorable... coffee grounds beeswax candle will keep mosquitoes away 🙏🏽 beautiful life... to help hunched back , instead of curving back when stooping over try sticking you butt out with a dip in back, like instead of a hill make a valley with butt sticking out. This is what my Physical Therapist told me to do and it worked wonderful.

[@Americanmapping44]

Such a wholesome beautiful video I didn't want it to end 💚

[@larrywade9041]

Hope you get this comment as I was 3 days late in viewing it. Comment #1 is Mathias I know how upset the lens on your camera made you feel, but as I viewed your video it is not that noticeable. Definitely not worth replacing for the dollars it would cost for replacement. #2 Tova- your garden looks the best this year than it did in the past (great improvement). #3 Mathias- as long as you feel great & all of your body parts work; I wouldn't worry about how the curvature of your back looks. Don't look back @ the videos you make (problem solved). We have a book here in the U.S entitled "Don't sweat the small stuff". Love you guy's & all the time in what you do!! Have a beautiful day!! Illinois, USA

[@mandyedmund5929]

the spot on the screen does not detract from your great videos! so dont fret :)

[@fanazenashram]

I have been your viewer for years and your video gave me lots of ideas to start my off-the-grid life. I appreciate it very much. When I watched the first part of this video I noticed that your back is much hunched than before. I do not dare to leave a comment for this because you mentioned somebody pointed out your life and you don't like it. Until I watched you seek help at the end of this video then I can say something now.

[@MrsScott-bx8sb]

As always, I enjoy your videos. The woodpecker chicks made me laugh a little because we have hawk chicks in the woods nearby and they cry all day long! What a noise! Momma hawk has fed them one of my ducklings, I believe.

[@John-jl3ky]

Your videos are such high quality, I really really enjoy them! Your boy is getting big now, it's been about 6 months since I've seen one of your videos, I'm glad your family's doing well!

[@martasztahura934]

I observed your round table is beautiful,i want to make a similar too,wow your hair is longer...you all looks wonderful,we can see in what freedom you are...but much work too..hugs..

[@dogwhiskers8]

Lovely to visit and see the wonderful progress you keep making.

[@1wolfpup]

We just love your videos. Thank you, for sharing with us. God bless your family.

[@sueantoine3855]

Thank you for sharing your life. Ivan sure has grown.

[@homerwitmer5125]

On the weekend passt there was a music concert in our village here in Canaada.. The instrusmentalists were international.One of the groups was Frander from northern Sweden. and I thought of you. Maybe you know of them.They were from a town that is very old. Maybe all of your towns are quite old. They were good players on drums, violins, guitrs. I enjoyed lisening to them.

[@Talasbuan]

Hmm, interesting. I had never heard of them. We'll have a listen :) thanks!

[@KOBA971]

Tuva your beautiful garden is as beautiful as you ❤

[@Garion27]

you are realy great..i love to see your videos..and i love sverige soo much

[@aliveandfiddling]

I wish you could know how much your videos mean to us. I am going through some of the most painful, terrifying, challenging times of my life, and your family keeps me going through the darkness. Never give up! ♥

[@davidjeffersjeffers7918]

What about the big house? THE WINDOWS? The root cellar? Tuva's garden looks wonderful!

[@Talasbuan]

Yes, we'll get to those. This is a journey, and for us the food is the most important part.

[@markv151]

The light aluminum frame and wheel axle shaft may be a concern where they come in contact. The aluminum will wear out over time with load/contact from the axle and the wheels will be off balance and end up rubbing against the frame. Hope you get your concerns with your back straightened out (no pun) ;-)

[@mavisgillard653]

Great video again! I’m glad you have a place to enjoy the garden!!

[@beckyforte6748]

My son and I both have a back like yours. No pain but it bothers us as well. You are a handsome healthy man. Don't worry about it.

[@theresanoble1695]

You are noticing the spot the most! 😊 Doesn’t bother me, I hardly see it! The videos are good very enjoyable. Ivar always and some fun😂

[@AnnaKa1302]

So glad to see you again! ❤❤❤🙋‍♀️🇩🇪

[@MonikaAngler]

I’m a German physiotherapist and I would recommend you to ask for a special training program for your back muscles ist a good physiotherapist or fitness studio . Some of yoga asanas are good but I think for you more training would be necessary. Those pull ups are mostly for your arms and shoulders …start soon please! I’m just living in Uganda and really enjoying your videos! Thank you so much!