Using Pigs This Way is Amazing. Here is Why!

[@diyfferent]

It's amazing how strong pig noses are.

[@simeonandalex]

I think they must have some titanium plow under the skin...

[@melanievarela4048]

I was just thinking (while watching them) how the nose is perfectly shaped for this. I think if I was ever told I had a nose like a pig, I'd take it as a compliment!

[@robholland5925]

I feel the strength of your channel is the authentic content and the way you talk about things. And that's not up to fancy cameras or drones. The strength of your channel is you and your family. Video quality is fine and so is the sound. They story is way more important then the tools you shoot it with. Keep up the good work. Been loving this channel nearly form its start.

[@traceyosterlind14]

Very relaxing to watch piggie cam.

[@WhistleThicket]

We have one pet pig, a juliana. She definitely helps when it comes to clearing an area vegetation.

[@simeonandalex]

Awesome!

[@theoldtimeywoodworker2488]

Simeon, I would support you in your drone crowdfunding project, so set it up and let me know how I can contribute. I like your channel a lot and respect you for your look on life and also for not using clickbait and staying true to yourself. As far as I am concerned you deserve a little extra help for all the work you put in. Keep it up bud.

[@simeonandalex]

Thanks. I appreciate that!

[@JoanDenoo]

Your pigs do a splendid job of turning the soil and getting roots of weeds. You don't need a drone camera at this point, there is plenty to see with your present equipment. I enjoy watching your family participate in farming the acreage.

[@deniset2115]

Your camera works great. All the youtubers with drones use their drones too much. 1/3rd their videos become drone footage set to annoying music. Your Swedish Homestead channel is delightful as is.

[@simeonandalex]

Thank you.

[@Ticdaniel]

Denise T i agree :) ""new toy you know""

[@CaptainZG]

Fully agree with Denise. It is the content of the video which is important, does not have to be done using the latest camera technology.... as fat as drones go, they are often abused and people do not know how to make the good movies with them. And theworst is stupid music which often is there.... I wonder why !!!! Keep doing what you are doing, it is great and we love it !!!! Cheers from still frozen canada, Zoran

[@stephengardin2423]

Amen to that, sister. The droniots really get my goat.

[@carolv8450]

drones r over-rated! Your channel is good w/out drone. I think men just like them as another toy .

[@christinejjones3068]

yes... crowd fund! I can hear the pigs eat! I love your videos. .. you inspire me to be a better gardener.

[@stephengardin2423]

Love your channel and your animals. Really healthy animals raised properly the old surefire way. Thanks for your channel and the information you share with the world.

[@atamanatlas3098]

You mentioned crowd funding for a drone. Excellent idea I would certainly support that for you guys.

[@kathleenholmberg5034]

I am glad you got the drone. It is delightful to see broad views of father’s homeland.

[@TheOldNorwegian]

You are doing an excellent job producing these videos with the equipment you have. There will always be something "better," "newer," "fancier," or what ever. There is no need to "Keep up with the Jone's." What is most important is the talent and creativity that you and your good Wife seem to have in abundance. I really like your videos and how you present them. What is most important is the creativity and enthusiasm that you and your good Wife seem to have in abundance. So far, you done good! The Old Norwegian

[@simeonandalex]

Thank you for the kind words. I agree with you.

[@troystutsman1400]

Drone footage is cool if you are viewing a channel where they show scenic spots and travel content. Other than that, I believe people are just getting caught up in the hype. I agree, you and your family have and still are producing top quality videos and photos along with interesting content...! What more do we need...? Nothing, just keep your drive and love of what you're doing going and continue to share it all with us...? Be Blessed and have a great day...! Troy in Northern Indiana, USA.

[@firstgeer]

You don't need a drone. Pigs are great soil tillers and taste good too.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Those pigs are certainly working well. Can they fit fence posts too! :-) Good luck with the drone funding, it will certainly add to the channel, but remember that content is more important that camera angles so keep sharing your knowledge and experiences.

[@bitsnpieces11]

I live in Florida, USA and we have a grass here that is tough and grows like mad with small nodules on the roots which will sprout a new plant if you till the dirt. It's almost impossible to get rid of it. However, if you fence off a bit of land and let pigs loose on it in a few months it's beautifully tilled and the nut grass is GONE. The pigs will root 6 feet deep or more to get at the nodules.

[@simeonandalex]

WOW. That is so awesome. We have couch grass here that is a horrible weed. The pigs do a good job on it though.

[@troystutsman1400]

bitsnpieces11 Are you speaking of Zoysia grass...?

[@bitsnpieces11]

It's a sedge. (Wikipedia) Definition of nut grass. : a perennial sedge (Cyperus rotundus) of wide distribution that has slender rootstocks bearing small edible tubers resembling nuts; also : a related sedge (C. esculentus) It resprouts rapidly and takes nutrients from the crops you are trying to grow. It will also overgrow other crops and shadow them so they don't grow well.

[@carolv8450]

Is couch grass also known as Bermuda grass?

[@bitsnpieces11]

Carol: I don't believe so. But, I could be wrong, I believe Bermuda is more grass like rather than woody like. The nut grass seems to grow best on poor, well drained soils like sand that we have in Florida, USA.

[@sallyweiner4180]

I think your videos are great as it is and it is REALLY easy for others view on how someone else should spend their money!

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

Simeon, wool breaks down as excellent nitrogen source, just scatter it. The birds like it for nests too! Crowd funding seems to work well. Yes, a drone would be nice, and new cameras as well. Just don't hang too much investment in the dark. Make sure you have the return market.

[@linneabeckman6543]

You make me homesick. Grew up on a farm with all the animals and about 3 acres of gardening. Guess it is in the Swedish blood. Just found your videos. Will keep an eye out for more...

[@OldesouthFarm]

Look at those plow horses a going... They are so happy and doing what pigs do... I put Goat Poo on my garden and use wood chips as bedding. The poo is have decomposed when I throw it in the garden. Makes such great stuff and my garden is awesome! Unfortunately my pigs are all in the freezer and don't have anything but chickens tilling the soil.

[@MetaView7]

I love to see the pigs digging. If you make a video with just the pigs doing their own things, I bet it will do well.

[@simeonandalex]

How about a body cam for the pig... ;)

[@TheFarmacySeedsNetwork]

some calcium sulfate will help flocculate that hardpan clay nicely. It's also sold as gypsum. I use it here to break up hardened clay soils. Also, Dakon radishes will cut into the soil and make holes and supply food (rotting radish) for bacteria for breaking hard soils like that up as well. :cheer:

[@13Vikingheart13]

Hi Simeon, you wanted borders for your garden area. Look in your area for a saw mill. Go there and ask if they have any old rubber belting they want to get rid of. Cut it in half and roll it out where you need it. To commercial saw mills, that belting is garbage as they replace them quite often. For you it's a gold mine.

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

Another great video, Simeon. Like several others who have commented here, I'm perfectly content with the way your videos look and sound. Frankly, I have little tolerance for lengthy "techy" discussions about this or that gizmo. When I subscribe to a homesteading channel, I'm looking for information on -- hold onto your hats -- homesteading! If I want info on cameras and drones and the like, I'll search out channels devoted to that. Of course, you are free to seek whatever funding you desire for whatever purpose you possess, and people are free to comment on whatever they like, be it cameras or cows. This is just my two cents on the matter. Thank you for the time and energy you invest in this marvelous channel!

[@jeffmedina43]

Good job with the videos.Pigs are good to the job with.They will turn the soil,and add extra fertilizer

[@amykinnell2837]

Love watching the pigs do their job!

[@jenno482]

That was so cute watching you trying to get the pigs to follow! LOL

[@jrwalker1048]

I would put $20 USD towards a crowd funding for a drone. I would love to see time lapse of the pigs hour by hour for a week!

[@billread664]

Yea go for the funding.I loved watching my pigs forage

[@heathergustafson4237]

Okay did I miss a video? I saw three pigs. You do a fantastic job with your drone! You like it, you film beautifully. A lot of people for some reason are negative,ignore them

[@semretired15]

Great video. Your camera is just fine. Your pigs so happy and healthy. Drones are OKAY if not used so often. Again your videos are great as they are. Relaxing here watching in the USA

[@lydiahanke]

Skip the drones, and show the happy pigs more:)

[@duett445]

Wool makes good compost if you already did not know. I used quite a bit last year and it all is decomposed now.

[@thomasfarkas5458]

Good video Simeon, the pigs look very happy to spend the day working the soil. As far as the quality of the videos is concerned I feel you are doing a fantastic job with the equipment you have. We watch your channel for many reasons other than fancy camera effects. The full time KZbin channels aren't also running a homestead. I know the number of views is important so with that in mind check around for people who do drone videos. High school kids looking for a project for a school assignment. There are drone clubs forming everywhere. Ask around you may be surprised.

[@simeonandalex]

It is different here in Sweden because it is illegal to film with drones other than your own property. This stupid court ruling came about 1 year ago.

[@rmack48]

"Stupid court ruling" is an arbitrary statement because the ruling may be negative to you I would guess that there a lot of other folks who might consider that the ruling is quite appropriate.

[@TheFarmacySeedsNetwork]

yep... I want a drone too... but don't let the complainers get you... tell them to support you if they want new cameras / drones. :) for crowdfunding... I have Patreon.... of course, I have no followers as of yet... but I'm just getting started. I like your videos... keep up the good work my Swedish friend!

[@ajepoc]

Some folks really go overboard on the drone footage. Would enjoy the occasional aerial shot but your video length, content, and production are very enjoyable.

[@mitchilgeary2762]

Of course you should set up a crowd funding site. People love supporting sites like this one. You should also set up a post office box so people could mail you things like tools and art. You could do a video where you open your stuff.

[@Sterase94]

Omg those piggies are doing a great job! xD I could watch them for ages haha

[@francismata6083]

new subscriber ! very interesting , great videos!! TFS, love from Texas, USA

[@chrispascoe8116]

A crowd funder page sounds good, Bigrig travels which is an American truckers web page I follow his videos too uses a paypal link for those who want to donate.

[@jls191]

Go for it you have nothing to loose and I would donate.

[@naomibeery478]

Can't believe someone would even think to say that. I never thought that your camra could be better. No complaints here. I was just enjoying those pigs.

[@svar42]

I think crowd funding is a great way to raise funds for specific projects... and for you to be able to have a drone would just benefit we subscribers/viewers in the end. I say go for it!

[@jpoutsch1]

Just tell me how to do the funding. I would gladly contribute to it. Love your show.

[@simeonandalex]

Thanks.

[@diggingga6197]

I'm doing my garden on my channel and was wondering when my garden is done for the season should i cover the area with leaves and such that will break down over time.I tilled a 25 ft long by 15 ft wide area by shovel and it was a lot of work since i had to till a few more times to get grass and allow the soil to breathe some.Its the way i was taught to do a garden since i was a young boy and to me it allows me to feel that hard work pays off kinda feeling. Thanks for showing us your dedication to your homestead.

[@simeonandalex]

If you want to do a no-dig garden I would recommend channels like Charles Downing or Richard Perkins as well. We are planning on covering with already composted material.

[@JoeHHarrell]

Given that you're filming this blog with minimal equipment, I think that crowdfunding to get funds for a better camera, go-pro, and a drone for the express use on the blog is entirely reasonable.

[@bradfordramsden1669]

One trick I have used with great success it kill weeds and sterilize patches of garden is to place old window on the ground allowing the sunlight to super heat that patch and kill everything. During hot days it can work in just a few hours.

[@eveny119]

You can do it with black plastic as well, solar soil sterilization. But I think you do it over a long period , like all fall and winter.

[@believingtheoutdoorschanel3241]

You are doing fine. Keep up the good work

[@planbhomestead8276]

I like the occasional drone footage but it is not a requirement for a good channel....like I told you when you first started the channel your channel will be the next channel to replace Wranglerstar....love the channel!

[@milesdust3465]

I love it, and I hope that I can find a solution, to have pigs in a moveable habitat in my 1 hektar of land. I am planning now, how to build it and how to make it moveable. Pigs are absolutely amazing from all aspects of life. Like all life.

[@bamaman39]

Sounds like a great idea you should go for it 👍🏾

[@Godshole]

I think your camera and sound are great. Your production is great and content fantastic. If folks want to fund a drone then go for it. keep doing what you do :) It would be educational to see 'stages' of development for sure.. LOVE seeing pigs being pigs. Once cleared some land with piglets myself and they were real characters. No electric fencing back then so it was almost a daily hunt the pig game but I was young and fit back then lol..

[@simeonandalex]

Haha, that is funny with the pigs. I can't stand when animal break through fences. Drives me crazy...

[@Godshole]

You're doing a fine job there, thanks for responding. Made my day that :) This internet thing is something else :D

[@SelbstversorgerRigotti]

I would support you if you think a drone is absolutely necessary. I think it's not - you're doing a great job - you just don't need a drone :-) Cheers, Florian

[@wallacewood2126]

A true agronomist. A scientist of the earth.

[@laurenmiller5406]

I think group funding is a good idea. I have seen them mostly for illness and tragedies like home fires that destroy someone’s home but I don’t think asking for funds for less dire needs is a problem. After all it is totally voluntary...I would love to support the homestead....can’t afford much but every little bit could help...just my two cents! :)

[@scott98390]

Dude, you don't need a drone. Post on Craigslist for someone to film your place! You might get someone to do it for free.

[@craigmooring2091]

Denise makes a good point about drone drawbacks, but I trust you not to go down that path. And your taste in music is good. I would like to get a bird's eye view from time to time and know the general layout of your homestead. Doesn't crowd funding take a bite out of the contributions? Is it bigger than the Patreon bite? You don't mention your Patreon account often. Maybe you could set aside a period during which Patreon contributions would go toward a drone.

[@sailiealquadacil1284]

No freeloading for the piggies ^^ Love those floppy ears, by the way.

[@ukulelefatman]

If you have time lapse capability, that would be great. You could observe both the pigs and chickens transforming your gardens and pastures. It would help with your own analysis as well as being entertaining for us "arm chair farmers" I would enjoy the drone footage. The DJI Phantom III Standard or pro have dropped in price dramatically and provides great quality video, and have most of the features of the newer models...a good value, worth looking in to.

[@simeonandalex]

That is the one I have been looking at.

[@pincheguarito591]

I can tell you really love your piggies. Will that be troublesome when it comes time to harvest them?

[@wojomojo]

Drone not necessary but will totally support it if you'd like to give it a go. Am sure I'd love the good discussion and unhurried pacing more than any drone footage regardless.

[@lloydr.6271]

Our first pigs arrive soon but we're not allowed to use food scraps due to Foot and Mouth problems a few years ago here in the UK. Guess not a problem in Sweden.

[@MikeSheasheaDtree]

good point

[@simeonandalex]

You are not allowed to feed food scraps from commercial kitchens or schools. From your own household it is ok.

[@Glendram]

As a long time drone flyer.... may i suggest that you see if you can organise someone to just do the fly over to show all the parts of the farm you want to show. Once it is done you can continue to show us all the things you do, then we can refer to the drone footage to get the perspective. I personally really enjoy your videos, thank you.

[@rbutler92go]

Great idea, I am willing to give.

[@numptyjames1]

my pigs loved rooting we were on clay so we had to watch how long they were on a patch towards the end l threw manure on so they turned it in // do you give hay to you pigs when they are indoors

[@elenauchtman8830]

Would the greenhouse pigs root better if thier feed were scattered over the ground and they had to search for it?

[@benkeeler5729]

Your content is what makes the channel work. You do nice framing, good editing, nice music, and interesting topics. I don't know how you find the time to do it at all. I don't think there is anything wrong with a drone, but hopefully it wouldn't be so much more work, and complication, that it would take away from what you are doing so well. How much time do you end up putting into each video, in addition to the time we see on screen?

[@simeonandalex]

The filming is the quickest and it is most of the time just me doing my normal work while my wife or the tripod films me. Editing, answering messages, emails and comments is what takes the most time. It takes about 4 hours a day for us to do youtube. We try to do less on Saturdays and nothing on Sundays.

[@newt13spacerider7]

what breed of pigs do you have with such straight tails? If you're serious about the drone, how often would you really use it? if you would use a lot then what do you need more, better camera, mic, stabilizer, that you use always or a drone(perhaps put an adv out to rent 1 or find someone in film/art school who would do it for you as a project as part of their grades or contact a group similar to the 4H club...someone will already have a drone .... barter for its use) tyvm for all the info & energy you put into these n

[@xenonram]

Your camera is perfectly fine. tell them people who email you to piss off.

[@lindamarquis6117]

Of course you should do a crowd funding ! People can or cannot give as they want to.

[@lorineidtinytoadplot744]

I want to get 2 heritage pigs just for this reason. My concern is winter here can be -30° c to -35° c or even colder for a week or two at a time and we usually have frozen ground from Nov to mid may. I was considering building a compost house for them, green house style for warmth, just seems like a lot of work to keep 2 'female' pigs, ( natural tillers ) . Am I over thinking his ? Making it worse than it is ?

[@merlachner]

I think your camera kit is good already

[@fatladyfarmer2025]

yes I would support crowd funding for you

[@martysaskatchewan740]

I love watching your videos! I live in Saskatchewan Canada and am homesteading as well:) so rewarding! In the spirit of homesteading and managing resources prudently. .why not see if you could hire a drone owner to do a couple trial vids? It seems like alot of money for a piece of equipment that has limited application.

[@simeonandalex]

I have tried that but there are not too many drone owners who are willing to come out in the middle of nowhere to shoot some video. Some do it professionally and 1 day of them filming would almost cost as much as a cheaper drone. I have looked into it and you can do more with those things than you think. It functions as a robot camera man as well.

[@martysaskatchewan740]

Swedish Homestead Thats a good point..I guess I'm not aware how far "off the beaten path" you are. I'm betting it would be the same for me..its an hours drive to the city at 100kmh. I'm on 30 acres currently..i have 24 feeder pigs 1 boar 2 sows and a gilt. They sure do great work on a garden space! Natures cultivators:) chickens coming next! Keep up the great work!!

[@southminneapolisschifsky7188]

Please don't sell out to corporate sponsorship. You are one of the real sites out there.

[@simeonandalex]

How do you define corporate sponsorship? This is an open question towards thousands of viewer that get to enjoy free education and entertainment from countless hours of work for very little money. If my phone or computer broke there would be no more videos for example. That is how tight the budget is. Just sayin...

[@danielmcardle3476]

You don't need a drone Simeon. Your channel does not need that kind of stuff. Your videos have real content and do not need expensive gimmicks that will be out-dated in a few months. I only discovered your channel yesterday and have so far watched about 2 hours worth. I love it. Thank you. I hope the government do not let the mining company steal your land - this kind of thing is shameful and hastens our world towards its doom - I really believe that. What value is a few tons of boron or cobalt or whatever compared to a model example of a sustainable & joyful way of life?

[@jmstrings]

Simeon, viewers of live feeds on KZbin now can donate money to the channel. I think what you could maybe do is do a nice live feed farm tour...run it an hour or two and throughout run it as a fundraiser for new equipment to provide better content. Anyway, something to think about. The problem with crowdfunding is if you dont hit your goal, you may not get the money.

[@simeonandalex]

Thanks for sharing. I will consider that!

[@mariayelruh]

Some will like the idea of crowd funding, others will think you are grasping for money. I'd go for it, those who like the idea will donate, the others won't!

[@simeonandalex]

Yes, I reckon you are right!

[@dcgfmb]

great video. Love seeing what the pigs can do. are the greenhouse pigs still not digging a lot?

[@simeonandalex]

They are not really digging a lot, no. Hope to give an update soon.

[@chopwoodfarm1974]

Great job getting multiple uses out of your employees/livestock!

[@mthangar]

Great use of the piggies. Do you find extra weeds will grow after the pigs go through?

[@simeonandalex]

Not sure. We'll see. I am not so much worried about new weeds from seeds. I mainly want the established grasses go away.

[@ellisfamilyfarms8961]

Go for it! I think you'll do well.

[@Cdngardengirl]

Maybe borrow a drone and do one overview video and that's it. Don't need loads of overhead stuff, just your everyday ideas and chores are interesting. Current camera equipment seems fine since we're not looking for HD quality stuff, just reality.

[@shawnaspooner5094]

Sorry if I missed it in the feed somewhere I was looking but what type of pigs are they?

[@rlbgardener6465]

what kind of fence are you using to keep your pigs in the garden.

[@jdburl0909]

Give info on procedures on crowd funding. Like your videos.

[@jerrywhidby.]

Have you tried a bowl of beer for slugs? Copper works too, but slugs love beer. It will dissolve them.

[@horatio71]

Yes get a better camera and microphone that you wear and drone ;-). I know you watch Wranglerstar, he covered the topic a while back. Sure go for crowdfunding and see how much you can get together. I certainly help. And also go for the Mavic Pro DJI drone. Great quality, small and dead easy to fly. It's around 11k SEK, so not really cheap, but great quality and ease of use. If you buy cheap you end up buying twice anyway.

[@10yearvet]

Pigs make great plows, don't they. I have an area overgrown with black berries that is a horror each year to cut back. Want to get some pigs on it to get the roots. A drone would be a nice addition but I like your videos just fine without it. Hope it works out for you.

[@simeonandalex]

That sounds like a job for the pigs! They are great.

[@benlucy941]

Do the cloud funding, I will give. I am a brain doctor in America- I am not even a farmer.... but I so enjoy you and your family.

[@dergeneralist7106]

Where approximately are you located in Sweden, nice piece of land !

[@AmazingGrace945]

I think you put out great videos.

[@dropshot1967]

I will support a crowd funding for your drone. Such a drone would also be handy to check the cows and chickens when they are out on the pasture edit: I also think you should not be to bothered about the quality of the video's. That is just fine and you are not trying to create a cinematic masterpeace afterall. ;-)

[@sheastageberg9642]

what king of wood chips do you use? hardwood or softwood? Thanks!

[@simeonandalex]

Whatever grows here around us naturally. Mainly soft wood.

[@mikealmere70]

those pigs are so cool!

[@simeonandalex]

I know. They are beautiful.

[@DLSmith92056]

I could watch this all day!

[@mikealmere70]

DLSmith92056 what about a 24/7 life feed event!

[@donaldmiller2423]

mikealmere70 The pigs are much larger than the first time I saw them !

[@Flexaret]

Simeon, your video content is 1st class, no need for window dressing however if you want to try funding a drone etc by donation go for it.

[@dansbrown1313]

You could consider advertising the way Wrangler star does.

[@susieawalt7416]

i love your videos

[@susannachisholm4844]

Absolutely do crowdfunding. Your videos helps educate people about farmland, animals etc. My interest is raising chicken for eggs and gardening...

[@jasonhw00]

get a used DJI phantom 3, good value