Butchering Chickens and cosy Winter Market | Off Grid Life

[@borizovskimilan]

The peace it gives this to the viewer... Living in your own house , doing your things in your own time, give such sence in life. I'm happy I found you. Stay as you are, stay real.

[@sueblueb2128]

As other people have said below, I watch an episode nearly every day and it is what has got me through our Lockdown through the winter months, here in the UK. The music and views, as the filming pans over the area is just beautiful and brings a peace. There are a lot of troubling matters going on in England at the moment, politically speaking and this vlog centres and calms me - especially after reading the papers! Thank you.

[@lorendickens6522]

I so enjoy your videos. How beautiful that winter market is. My maternal great grandmother emigrated to the USA from Vaasa Finland and my maternal great grandfather emigrated to the USA from Stockholm Sweden in the late 1890’s. How wonderful it would be to be able to visit both Sweden and Finland to see where they came from. Your videos give me an understanding of how resilient and strong people from there really are. God Bless and keep posting videos.

[@mev-k]

Accidentally came across this channel, and it has quickly become my favorite. I’ve been binge watching, and love every single video. Thank you for creating such awesome content, keep up the good work. This is the type of channel I love supporting.

[@lanahorvatic8433]

I just stumbled upon your channel and I can't stop watching. As a film editor I can't believe how cinematic your vlogs are. Not only do I enjoy them so much and wish I could replace my work for this nature thriving one, one day, I have to tell you I enjoy watching your videos very much. The aesthetics and film language are really impressive, they go beyond ordinary vlogs. The pace of editing and music and sound choice complement your story. + they have a very calming effect on the viewer as I see from the comments. I wish you all the best and I hope you will continue filming cause it's very interesting and educational, so thank you for sharing.

[@careypennington9336]

I couldn't agree more. Not a film editor like you Iana but you can't help but appreciate how well done it is. Matthias and Tova are growing and developing as artists as well as crafters, farmers, ranchers...parents!! I feel like I'm visiting with my Swedish friends or cousins with every episode.

[@kathym6603]

Don't ya just love what Mathias can do with life! The variation in the music to exactly fit the scene is magical. He gets it all right from beginning to end.

[@carolynspaulding6322]

I am a widow woman recently (six months but from 53 years of marriage and two years of love before that) I find your site so peaceful and gentle so healing and happy to my days. I only wish you were still seeking the Lord as the wise men of old but your family is in my prayers I have 17 great grand children Ivar is a beautiful little boy I have a few too . I thank you so much hope to gift you often , Love from a little town in New Hampshire United States of America I was born in Vermont your home reminds me of that sweet memory. You are a blessing

[@lindasbauske3172]

Yes but please keep these appointments up! I don't want to tell you what happened to me, these appointments are very necessary! only because I love you both! My grandma was swedish and Danish, my grandfather came from Finland! When I watch you both I see what my grandparents and see how they might have lived! It's a blessing to me!

[@bramvandermey8779]

a large fishing net on a stick makes it easy to catch chickens. Love your lifestyle, by now i have also seen images of your little boy Ivar, truly a gift of God, may you have many more healthy children.

[@m.a.r.e.]

Life can get hard...sometimes we need to remind ourselves we are survivers...thank you for sharing your life, I am beggining new chapter in life by myself and learning so much...it is tough, but so am I....much love to your beautiful family ❤

[@Talasbuan]

If you have been following this channel for a while you might remember that we where on Finnish television last december. Well tomorrow the program Strömsö will air on Swedish television. So if you understand some Swedish and have access to Swedish television you can tune in to Svt1 on Thursday 12th at 16.55 (swedish time), or just watch it on Svtplay SvtPlay: www.svtplay.se/video/24773714/stromso/stromso-sasong-25-bortom-bekvamligheten?start=auto Yle Arena, Maybe works better in other countries, but not sure: arenan.yle.fi/1-4436271

[@henriklarsson5221]

www.svtplay.se/video/24773714/stromso/stromso-sasong-25-bortom-bekvamligheten?start=auto Länk för de som är intresserade :)

[@petter5721]

Talasbuan Trevlig Lucia på er😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWrJZ62upJuLZtU

[@NamaSika]

I came across your channel yesterday and been watching a few videos. Thanks for the link above. I did watch it and it was interesting to listen to both of you. I very much resonated with Mattias views on the school system, sustainability etc., Keep inspiring people and all the best. May you keep doing the things that drive you forward:) You live in such a beautiful place...well I do too, as I keep enjoying the nature so much, in Stockholm. Tara Extra thanks for the bone broth links:)

[@subhendupandit7684]

I like the life you live, I know it's difficult and demanding, but there is a sense of purpose and it gives you peace, Harmony and enjoyment. We in India have a very different life and I must say, I feel so good that there are still people in this world who live in harmony with nature and build a life around it. I also wish a baby comes your way and would love to see her/him in the days to come. Wish you all the best for 2020.

[@ann-ma2183]

Hi from Québec ! Thank you so much for your videos!! My husband and i just bougth a land and we want to live off the grid in the more natural way possible. Your videos are so inspiring! Thanx also for the tips and podcast you are sharing ! So helpfull 💚

[@07laines07]

I found your videos about a month ago; episode 41 first. They are so lovely I immediately subscribed, and began at the beginning. Now on 53, and I have reaped a blessing from you and Tova. Mathias you are truly talented. Driving trucks here in the US is wonderful; although I yearn for a slower pace and a more peaceful existence. I hit your channel and I instantly relax and feel the peace that drifts out of the fabric of each video. Congratulations on your family expansion! Thank you for sharing your wonderful life with us; it is greatly appreciated!!

[@cherylperron8938]

I truly enjoy your drone footage it’s spectacular. The time lapse of the night sky with northern lights was especially beautiful. Thank you for all the time and effort you both put in to open your hearts and lives with so many of us that cannot do what you are doing. Such fulfillment just watching you both thank you . Sending love hugs and many prayers. Stay safe happy and healthy.

[@ashaburtell9910]

As the bone broth is good for the body, your videos ( films,really ) are good for the soul. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@yv6eda]

Beautiful views of the amazing landscape you have there! You are so honest and simple! Difficult find this kind of content on internet. Thank you very much!

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you do much for your kind words! Means a lot to us :)

[@THardy.]

You create such lovely videos. The photography, the music and your comments. It is charming to listen to you searching for the right English word. The Christmas market was very special. How wonderful it would be to visit it. Thank you for sharing your beautiful life with us.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you for your kind words! :) Yes, I was very pleased how the market video turned out. And it is a very nice market, you should definitely visit if you get the chance /Mathias

[@MrGeroth]

May the good Lord bless you with a healthy baby.

[@LoveoftheDarkFiberArts]

Agreed. Goddess Bless!

[@andreamortimer2610]

I'm also raising my own chickens and meat rabbits and, like you, I'm having a hard time doing what needs to get done. That being said, when you put yourself through the whole process, you learn to truly respect and appreciate what keeps you alive.

[@mmsanocki]

Your videos are amazing. With bone broth or veggie broth, I use scraps of veggies. I save potato skins, carrot and salary ends, onion and garlic peels and use those for my veggies. I eat the veggies and use what's left. Makes a nice dark flavorful broth. However I can't have livestock where I live to feed them, so I freeze the scraps until I'm ready to make and can broth or soup then compost the used veggies.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you! :) Yes, I've heard about saving the scraps for broth. Need to start saving them instead of composting them directly. Are you freezing them till you get enough scraps?

[@mmsanocki]

@@Talasbuan yes I freeze them until I get enough.

[@Talasbuan]

Hmm :) That works for us in the winter.. But not in the summer. Maybe we can ferment them? This gives me ideas

[@mmsanocki]

@@Talasbuan if you eat a lot of veggies in summer, you can keep the scraps the same as veggies. I keep mine in fridge but a cool dark place would work. But eat enough veggies to use scraps within a week to use in summer. I don't eat as much fresh veggies in winter. I eat mostly meats in winter so I freeze the veggie scraps I do have.

[@mmsanocki]

@@Talasbuan I've only fermented fruit scraps for vinegar. I'm not sure about veggies. Not sure why you couldn't. You can ferment about anything.

[@jennygee9849]

It has taken us 10 years (during holidays) to build our off grid place & we hope to be living there permanently next year. It is lovely to see the snow as it is heat wave weather here with bush fires all up the coast, so a lot of smoke in the air for weeks now. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

[@lunayahwitch]

I’m so glad you knew about adding the cider vinegar to your broth, It really makes a difference pulling out the minerals👍

[@jerylynbean7634]

I feel sad for your lack of sunshine. May the hope of a beautiful new life growing within you Tova be your light for the days of darkness. God Bless

[@Talasbuan]

It's ok, we're used to it. I guess we learn to appreciate the little sun we get, and cherish midvinter when it turns to lighter days again.

[@KoriEmerson]

I used to have a really hard time with the lack of sunlight . Then, I learned to love the winter. Learned to have candles, fluffy blankets on my porch and on my couch.. just learning to say instead now I have to be in the dark and I have to use lights ect. Now I learn to say . OHHH the sun went down!!! Now I get to light candles, and have some slow time. It really did help.

[@ParkrosePermaculture]

really enjoyed the winter market footage and seeing the artisans and their crafts and goods.

[@gillbennett9784]

We have a similar folk museum here in Wales called St Fagans on the edge of the capital - Cardiff. It was inspired by the Skansen museum in Sweden. Most old Welsh buildings were made of stone so moving historic buildings to the site to preserve them is a difficult job. When we were on holiday in Scandinavia we visited Maihaugen in Norway, another beautiful museum with over 200 historic buildings. I am still busy catching up with all your vlogs but they are my treat to myself at the end of the afternoon.

[@autumncolors1673]

Your life is so beautiful. It brings tears to my eyes sometimes.

[@amberspringfield1757]

My dad taught me how to clean a chicken when I was young, almost forgot! Tova you look so beautiful in the candlelight with the blue glow off the snow coming through the window behind you! It's visual poetry! So happy for you both!

[@MauriceMaaskant]

Wish you both well with the pregnancy! What a lucky baby it Will be to have parents like you. Cant wait for more video's. I love watching your lifes.

[@marlenereimchen9141]

The best bone broth!! I also do our beef bones and put apple cider vinegar. Its so delicious. The flavor is amazing. The market looked wonderful. I seen little bowls like the one you made. The hides were really nice. I can see where you can get inspired. My little grandma is 107 years old. She will be 108 in March if she makes it that far.

[@leroisolitaire]

Hej ! We have to thank you ! Thanks for sharing all the beauty around you ! The market was great ! I really like scandinavian mythology. As a child Ronja Rövardotter was one of my favorite book. SO happy everything is going well with the pregnancy . Take care of yourself. Merry Christmas and happy New Year !

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Stephane! Ronja Rövardotter was also Mathias and mine favourite book/movie, its awesome! :D Swedish folklore are such an amazing subject, love it! We wish you a very happy Christmas! /Tova

[@craigculver1933]

My wife and I enjoy your channel very much, We grew up in a very simple way, Then moved closer to towns for work. Now our childern have grown and are out on there own we have moved back to our simple life. Your videos are very nice and show you'll be Great parents, Best wishes from the forest of Pennsylvania U.S.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Craig, it means a lot to us! Im glad you were able to move back! /Tova

[@joseluiscruz9740]

Hello, As a Portuguese that lived in Norway for 4 years, you make me travel in my memories, all your videos enable me to still have a connection with that beautiful land that is Scandinavia and his nature. Thank you for the time to share with us public, how you live and for the wonderful and skilled footage and edition that you put out. I also pursue this self-sufficient life as recently started a food garden, for the family here in Portugal. Takk skal du ha. Obrigado :) and all the best for the family.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Jose for your kind words! How come you lived in Norway for those years, work? :) Im so happy that we can bring some memories for you! Happy Christmas to you and your family! /Tova

[@joseluiscruz9740]

@@Talasbuan yes work, as a wine seller. Wonderfull times. Thank you once again. Much health and freedom for the baby!

[@Classiccarbscouk]

Beautiful production on your videos.. great, great content, thanks guys 👍🏼

[@homewardpath4271]

Missing the timbering in favor of seeing traditional Scandinavian Christmas celebration and local handiwork. That video was quite nicely done; showing more of you subtle style -- quite a treat I had not expected. Even so many thousands if miles away, this old man's heart is warmed and excited in anticipation of our first sight of the coming new light in your lives. No doubt, your grandmother is as delighted as when you came to the world, maybe even just tiny bit more. It will just have to be enough to think that we are sharing the same air. I breathe deeply of it and think of you two, glad that we can share it. Stay well, this will be a special Christmas too.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much, your words are exceptional kind and warm

[@madcitywendy]

I’m so happy that your pregnancy is going well. The first pregnancy is so exciting.

[@gunnar4554]

Thanks for showing this side of things in a raw way!

[@mr.rodriguez3908]

I always feel a sense of peace when watching your videos. The market you guys went to was so neat it seemed like something out of a movie. You are blessed to have such a beautiful and heart rich culture. You know life is good though when theres no place like being home. 👍

[@Talasbuan]

We're very glad that you like our videos :) Yes, I was very happy with how the market video turned out. We're so very thankful for our little place here!

[@homesteadwannabee4253]

You can never have too many chickens lol Your Christmas Market is awesome. So many beautiful things! I so enjoy looking at things from the past, and hearing the stories. Goals.... well they're just goals. Not written in stone, won't be put in jail if they're not done in a certain time frame. They'll get done when they're done. I pray your trip to Finland goes without a hitch and you soak up all the love and support only family can give. Blessings ~ Oh! Happy Birthday Grandma 🎂

[@Talasbuan]

Haha, in the summer we can't have too many, only in the winter! :) Thank you so much, we wish you a very happy christmas!

[@joelleurack8590]

So inspiring your videos so much love and peace I'm watching in a daily bases you become family to us especially for those living alone lot of love to you and all the animals from Australia ♥️👏😊

[@lesliewatts2878]

BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO !! The very best of good news. I pray for you both that all goes well.

[@rayescobar8509]

When trying to catch chickens in the open, get a piece of reasonably stiff fencing wire. Then make a Shepard’s hook at one end. You will now be able to slide the hook end under the chicken, pull towards you quickly and you will now have the chickens leg caught. Super video. I do love your sincerity and your wonderful videos. God bless.

[@Apricot90]

You are such a good team with a lot of love in your eyes! Wish you both the very best for the future

[@karenzaller9659]

An English term for making the flock smaller is “culling.”

[@Talasbuan]

Yes! thats the word! Thank you

[@gogirl7382]

I am glad to hear your love for animals, but it is evident how you treat all the animals in and outside.

[@altoncheatham7383]

Such an interesting collection of things at the market. Love a good chicken broth. Good for many things. Thanks for sharing more your interesting and I believe rewarding lives.

[@Talasbuan]

Yes! We really like that market, and yes, we're very happy with how things are in our lives at the moment. Very rewarding.

[@rickgreen9936]

Whether you two (three) are now in Finland or Sweden Dec 13 wishing you warmth & light on St Lucia day.

[@brandilee520]

Using a pole net, like the kind used for fishing, would make it much easier to catch chickens. Seeing the Christmas market is interesting as they are not common in the states like they are in Europe. And the mythical creatures are very fascinating. All the aerial shots are really beautiful.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Brandi!

[@confused5573]

it is good, you have come to a point when work and chores are far less stressful for you! Easy for me to say!! From your first vlogs to now, feeders, sheds, various things have been built, you are more confident and comfortable in your work and what you do. That is wonderful! Do you have religious beliefs that give you comfort in the hard times?

[@bobwalker9635]

In English the first stomach of a chicken is the crop. Try chopping up some ginger root and adding to the cooking broth. Adds a nice layer of flavor. Peace.

[@Talasbuan]

Ah! Thank you for the word. Yes! Ginger would have been perfect, one of my favourite foods next to garlic and chili, thanks for the tip /Mathias

[@ncfarmchick]

Your chickens are definitely Scandinavian. Mine don't even set foot outside when it snows. I have to put straw out for them to walk on. :)

[@Talasbuan]

Haha! Yes! They are the most northern heritage breed found in Sweden. They don't like the new snow so much but they don't mind ice and packed snow. Only if it's below -25°C or so they stay mostly inside the whole day. What kind of chickens do you have?

[@randyrussell5830]

I am glad to hear that both of your pregnancy is doing well.and do not force yourself to do work just for us.it will happen when it happens.

[@fabiancanada8876]

Awesome video as usual (great market)! However, I have to admit that I am getting a little lazy e.g. I hate plucking chickens so I build myself a chicken plucker (whizzbang chicken plucker) and I can tell you that plucking chicken has become a joy/fun now. Takes about 5 sec per chicken to pluck it perfectly! We raise&kill about 35 meat birds/year for our family (2 children). Since I build the plucker myself I can fix it (it is easy&basic to build+maintain). Even though it cost me close to 1000$ to build it, I am so happy I did it and that we have the plucker now (one could build it for less if you take more time shopping for materials,..). I don't like the killing part too much but its done quickly and works good (I put the chicken upside down in a cone and cut the head off with a stiff&sharp knife). But its always a trade with money, time,energy and an art to find the right balance. Looks as you two are on the right track, keep it up. Greetings from Nova Scotia

[@springgoodhart8676]

What a wonderful market! You did a fabulous job capturing it. So beautiful.

[@annemariemoormann996]

Your winterfair is amazing! I can tell ours are inspired by yours, but God, everything good comes from above (the Kattegat) ;-)

[@banteihunwahlang9111]

I enjoy watching your video God be with you always.

[@melanytodd2929]

All that's missing is the smell of the market❣

[@sukrancavus1396]

l am happy for your family. Bless you with healty baby🥰

[@melindanachtigall2071]

Really enjoying videos. The English word you were looking for (“first stomach” in the chickens neck) is the crop. Thank you and best wishes for a healthy child.

[@CHICOBOYVLOGTV.]

God bless your family 🙏 always watching take care both of you

[@VivianaPerino]

I think it must be very hard to choose which animals to butcher, when you love them so much. And by eating every part you surely honour their life. I don’t miss eating meat because the meat you buy at the supermarket doesn’t taste of anything. Especially chicken, I feel it’s the sauce that gives some flavour, not the meat. But I remember the taste of chicken from my childhood. My grandma used to buy alive chicken to butcher from the market (from farmers stalls). That was tasteful. You can see that Tuva is pregnant as she is glowing and also feels hot temperature in the house. I remember that feeling too, the baby growing felt like a personal oven 😄 With so very little light during the day Mathias should not feel bad for not being able to do timber work. I guess already looking after the animals take most of the light time.

[@littlechestnutorchard]

Your winter market shoots looks so magical and fairy it is like out of harry potter movies, I really enjoy your videos.

[@angelacross2216]

Your videography is beautiful. Thank you.

[@seanrafferty5737]

Hi and congratulations on the coming birth, i just wanted to say, i am really enjoying your vlogs and your filming. Well done, from Australia

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Sean, means a lot to us! :)

[@seanrafferty5737]

Happy New Year, hope you have a great new year

[@Talasbuan]

@@seanrafferty5737 the Same to you! :)

[@rollandjoeseph]

I admire the amount of work you two do just for bone broth and chicken meat..how do you keep the fire going all night in the oven outside when you have to sleep? Very nice holiday market you showed us, similar to one near me .glad everything is going well with the pregnancy also , stay healthy and I look forward to more great videos! Cheers from Philadelphia

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Joe! We just let the fire die out in the night and then start over in the morning, its ok to pause and continue :) Im glad you have a market that is similar, many have said here in the comments that they dont have anything like it at all! Wish you a wonderful week! /Tova

[@greenrage2484]

It is always a relief to get the butchering behind you. Nicely done. Bone broth is extremely healing. The Winter Market was very interenting. I saw many crafts displayed. Enjoy your visitng.. It is still just the two of you. There is always home work to do and it will be waiting for when you return. The photography is beautiful.. and very vocal. It speaks very much without uttering a word. Thanks for sharing your life...

[@flemingsburgfarmscommunity6390]

have a story : when my peach trees hit, i can stand around under the trees with the deer and eat peaches and they are not afraid of me or run away the deer are very noisy smacking their lips, then they spit the seed out! so it makes it hard for me to hunt them and their not dumb they stay away from me during hunting season

[@rotattor]

Thanks guys and take care of that baby girl, she's going to be a handful !

[@Talasbuan]

Im sure she(he) will be ;D

[@satishpanchal103]

You are sharing good information about your life and area

[@toddsherfey3652]

Can't wait to see Tova with the baby, y'all will make good parents.. we've got to get back to work on the house..

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Colten! Yes, starting with the house again, its the plan ;)

[@newbiejones-bz6cl]

I like how you used branches as braces in the shed where you de-feathered the chickens

[@razvanar]

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[@lindas.8036]

Thank you for the videos; I really enjoy them. From north of Seattle, WA, USA.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you Linda!

[@Jeff-vt8kn]

If you have a sturdy piece of wire about four feet long and bend it like a hook and put a wood handle on the other end you can walk up to the chicken and catch it on its leg.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Go in at dusk and pick the off the perch. This is stressful for all concerned - them, you me ......

[@meow-xu8cq]

Such happy and healthy life!

[@fallenangelwi25]

That market is beautiful!!! Such an experience

[@asiam7436]

Must be incredible chicken broth. I truly loved seeing the market and exhibition. I would love going to that. Perhaps one day! ❤️

[@Talasbuan]

Its really something, cozy and atmospheric :D

[@redwelder5296]

I do quite enjoy hearing the Scandinavian Languages spoken, though I don’t understand what is being said...you both speak English better than some native speaker ....I envy your off grid life and I hope all is well 😊

[@lakelili]

We make bone broth from moose... great stuff! So glad that you are healthy and that all is progressing well... Safe travels.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you for your kind words! Yes, we have made some moos broth as well, and sheep, cow, pig, and rabbit too :)

[@jasongrgr]

As always , we love the updates and wish you both a very merry Christmas. Jason & Theresa

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Jason and Theresa! We wish you a happy Christmas!

[@springgoodhart8676]

Tova! Are you feeling well, doing well with the babe? My prayers are with you and your little one

[@metamud8686]

Once the baby arrives, the concepts of "peace", "quiet" and "busy" will be redefined for you. Cherish the quietness together while it lasts .. and enjoy the ride! :-)

[@claudp3407]

I just learned about egg whites to clear chicken broth. I must try it next time.

[@SnowinSummer37]

Thank you for showing us the level of the sun. That always intrigued me when I was in Sweden. The Christmas market was spectacular too see! ❤️ You both look so happy together with the baby on the way. God Jul och Gott Nytt År!!! 😊

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Sandy

[@SnowinSummer37]

Most of my time was spent in Norrköping in 2000 as I stayed with a friend who was an English teacher. I visited Linköping, Söderköping and Stockholm for my final 4 days. Did a lot of hiking along the lakes, eating traditionally as I was with a family, not there as a tourist and learnt how to take the tram by myself and eat pastries without knowing any Swedish back then. (Google translate didn’t exist back then!!! 😂) A big smile and pointing at things helped me out a lot but so did the children around me as they could speak in English to the cashier for me. 😬 It was a beautiful experience ... ❤️❤️❤️

[@Talasbuan]

@@SnowinSummer37 I have friends and family in Norrköping and Linköping, nice cities! Haha, what an exciting experience, so you think English wasn't used that much in Sweden in 2000?

[@SnowinSummer37]

That’s too funny!!! Many days I would try and do the tram. The coins for were awkward so I would simply put my hands out and the driver and he would take what I owed. I loved going to the pastry shops alone though. There were was on the Main Street and I loved it so much and even if I couldn’t speak Swedish they knew me and smiled every time I walked in. They knew what I wanted also. You know what? Barriers of language truly have no barriers because sometimes you can just be yourself in another country and it all works out well. 😊

[@SnowinSummer37]

Talasbuan back in 2000 no english was ever spoken much in Sweden (even in Stockholm) from my travels just the kids spoke English. That was 20 years ago though so things might have changed.

[@kathrinlarsson4164]

Nice music in this episode. And that the music doesnt take over..I apprechiate the stillness in your life... Och harmonin som ni utstrålar.

[@FarmerE]

Catching chickens sure is hard! Great video! First time watcher, greetings from across the border!

[@Talasbuan]

Haha yes! :) Takes some tries to catch them. Thank you! I am curious to know how you found our videos? You seem to have interesting videos, need to take a look :) /Mathias

[@FarmerE]

@@Talasbuan You guys were mentioned in the comments on this video, and i had to check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4WweX2ud653opILooking forward to catching up on your channel!

[@Talasbuan]

Aha! Interesting, That video got recommended to me today. Well thanks! :) I need to go to sleep now, but i'll check your channel tomorrow!

[@randyrussell5830]

Since you have gotten your drone you have captured some beautiful pictures

[@sagittariusviking8473]

I haven't been to Jamtli since I was a little girl. It is so beautiful!

[@billws893]

You might be interested in a KZbin video called - Grandfather. It is a video of a subsistence farmer in Latvia. He just uses horse power. You might find the crops he grows useful as what can grow in your area. I know in Alaska the cabbage there grew fast and very very large.

[@Talasbuan]

Yes! We've seen it. Very inspiring! I also like the Finnish log house build on their channel. Thanks for the tips. We're going to try to grow some more once we have time to fix a proper fenced in kitchen garden.

[@rebeccamorrell7810]

Merry Christmas Tova, Mathias, family and friends!

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you and the same too you Rebecca!

[@friedaschmidt1861]

I love chicken noodle soup but hate that a chicken has to die for it. :( I really appreciate how tidy and neat you keep your farm and home.

[@Talasbuan]

Yes! it's so good. That is how it is, we just have to get over it :) Have you ever done some chicken noodle soup from scratch? I feel we need more chicken recipes. Thank you, we try our best to keep it tidy, sometimes it is not so easy when we're building things. /Mathias

[@paulatwood998]

@@Talasbuan Chicken recipes are plentiful on the internet especially on KZbin.Just Google: chicken recipes.

[@Talasbuan]

@@paulatwood998 Yes! Thats true! The hard part is to find out which the great ones are :)

[@homewardpath4271]

Try to consider how the chicken dies and why. We are more humane than most predators and isn't it better that they don't suffer lingering painful end from disease, frailty or injury? A wholly natural act of respect and mercy.

[@friedaschmidt1861]

@@Talasbuan oh my, my comment was in no way judgmental! I have helped butcher many chickens. It was a way of life for us as farmers. No matter how often I was involved, I have never gotten over the difficulty. I would say that all animals on your farm only ever have one bad day and they never even have to realize that. I admire so much how you do things, very conscientiously, intentionally and practical. Keep up the good work and the videos. I look forward to each one

[@piascottdenholder5175]

aah yes, jamtli ! Pia used to work there in the summers when she was a teenager, as an actor, we were just talking about that haha. She lived there all summer... I had never seen it at christmas though, maybe a thought for next year. Merry (early) Christmas guys . Greetz from Smaland.

[@Talasbuan]

Dream job if you can't work at home, have always wanted to work there as an actor but its too far away :/ I hope you can visit the market next year, its cozy! Happy Christmas to you all! /Tova

[@piascottdenholder5175]

@@Talasbuan next year its our turn to have christmas with the family, so its gonna be in smaland. My daughter stood on the market this year(maybe you saw her :) ) she sold home made candles

[@Talasbuan]

@@piascottdenholder5175 saw one candle maker with really nice candles, but maybe there were several. Down with the per-albin torp 😊

[@SCHNEKM483BK]

Life is hard, just the "Law of the Jungle". Thank you! (LIFE isn't always a "commercial").

[@061356]

I didn’t know you guys were having a baby!!! Yay!! Do you know the gender? When is it due? So happy for you both!!

[@Talasbuan]

End of march :) Havent cared about figure out if its a boy or a girl :) Thank you!

[@northascrowsfly]

It's rare that anyone points exactly to where the links will appear at the end of the video. Must be magic! 😁

[@rsoubiea]

i like making bone broth from our whole chickens we buy at the market. i save the bone from our ham to make soup. i love stews and soups.

[@Nameemee]

I have a question from your video about finally getting pregnant.. You mentioned your concern about eating vegan for a period of time and how that might have affected your health? Can you talk a little more about that? I have had health problems while in a strict vegan diet and am wondering what you think about this issue?

[@Talasbuan]

I am some day making a video about that, don't know when yet. Here is a podcast you can listen to. I don't necessarily agree with everything they say but it is still very intresting. www.primaledgehealth.com/natasha-campbell-mcbride/ You can also watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4G6ZKWYpryBq5Y Here is a lot of information about the problem with veganism, there is a lot of links to difrent articles in the bottom: www.westonaprice.org/vegetarianism-and-plant-foods/ Ultimately you have to read stuff from both sides and make up your mind. I personally believe that veganism in the long run is dangerous. That is what my personal experience tells me, and also all the existing science about food and health. That is also what history tells us. There are those who says it isn't so, but I have yet to find a good enough study that says a vegan diet would be superior and healthy. It is mostly very bad science when you look closer or just epidemiologic studies. Hope I could help /Mathias

[@sundancer442]

Hello to you, from the South Australian desert. Love your videos, as your climate is so different to ours ! :) In my town most people live underground, because of our extreme heat.

[@Talasbuan]

Oh my, that's a totally different climate indeed, how very interesting! You have the heat year around? Thank you so much!

[@trillgutterbug9378]

Such a beautiful video, as always! Merry Christmas! (PS. the first "stomach" of a chicken is called the crop in English.)

[@TheUnnur81]

Just found your channel 😀 I too live off grid in Iceland and just wanted to say hello.