The best Meat You Raise Yourself | Housebuilding Continues

Episode one-hundred and twenty-six, in which we are preparing for an off grid kitchen sink and butchering some rams.
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[@Talasbuan]

The talks Mathias mentioned in the video, very interesting! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eme0lpRrbq6ld5Isi=h7bReEgWOWQukouO And kzbin.info/www/bejne/ronRnGCuYr6omtEsi=0701IkrKKxkxDBqO And if you're interested in Veda Austins work, here is a great introduction: www.lukestorey.com/lifestylistpodcast/the-secret-intelligence-of-water-as-the-liquid-language-of-god-w/-veda-austin-410

[@1Waarheid]

A proper human diet. 👍🏻

[@mariettehamel12358]

Missing you all😥... Hope to see you soon!!! 😘💞

[@virginiavanoosten5013]

I appreciate all the work you both do to raise your food and raise your boy. I appreciate the extra effort it takes to video tape and edit to share your beautiful posts with us all. Happy Christmas to you!

[@dnothnagel7649]

I absolutely love how Ivar is outside regardless of the weather. Such an amazing way to bring up your son,loving nature and learning everything from his parents

[@wendyd1013]

Ivar will know how to build a house and butcher his own food by the time he's 10 yrs old! That's fantastic!

[@canyonhaverfield2201]

Thats fatherly love. While the kids in most countries are learning violence & sub human culture..your son is entrenched in the riches of providing for ones self, celebrating a sculptured boyhood embracing the wild side.

[@maryannknox7158]

Blessings as we move into winter ❄️ stay cozy and warm and good to know you all will be eating well

[@fionasiegertsz8620]

What a pleasure it is to watch your lovely family thrive and face challenges with such admirable patience and humility. Ivar is such a contented child. I love how he is outside much of the time getting plenty of good air and playing with simple toys, not forgetting him being such a wonderful little helper. Please continue to share life's adventures. Lots of love from England.

[@absentwithoutleave3164]

In my Sydney suburb, sewerage pipes put 70 years ago were made of terracotta. Unfortunately this causes lots of problems down the track with root infiltration, misalignment, flaking which causes things to get trapped in them. The main remedial method at the moment is relining the pipes…. with plastic. It is very costly, but not as costly as digging them all up. Whilst they are friendlier to our health and the environment, they definitely have a lot of downsides, so don’t be hard on yourselves.

[@monikacarless_wordwitch]

I love your little snuggle at the top of the trench! So excited for your new cabin build.

[@grinchlette]

I absolutely love your videos. You could talk about dirt for an hour and I would be engaged. Thank you for taking your time to share your lives with us.

[@jntd4160]

😄I love this and I couldn't agree more!

[@Nate1975]

😂 agree, he’s very therapeutic when talking. Love the curiosity to learn and to figure things out, careful handling of processes. Lovely

[@grinchlette]

@@Nate1975 Well said. Agreed!

[@1wolfpup]

Your videos are fantastic. Thank you, for sharing your days with us. God bless your family. 🍁🍂

[@carolearchambault7560]

I have been following you since the beginning and have not ever seen anyone working so hard as you guys you have all my admiration. But at the same time you inspire me in so many ways and your way of living is so beautiful ❤

[@DragonflyenAmber]

Thank you for showing this, I wasn't sure how I would respond to seeing the processing of an animal but it's not as bad as I anticipated. It's good to see you have such a healthy meat store for the winter and especially for Christmas.

[@anniehawkins6321]

Great job on the sheep ! I know it was hard work but you made it look so easy, Ivar is so accepting and he is learning from you, the right way to do everything. Lots of good meals to come from the work too.

[@CATAGUILAR]

My father grew up herding sheep in the highlands of Mexico . He’s 94 now and he enjoyed your video .

[@janwelch9311]

I enjoy so much watching your family, your family is such a blessing to all of us! Your home will be beautiful❤❤❤

[@jntd4160]

I am very much a meat eater but your animals are such a big part of the beauty of your videos I thought it would more difficult to watch the butchering. You did an amazing job at making this very educational and easy to watch without getting emotional. Thank you for another outstanding video and as always...I can't wait to see what's next! Love from Teri in Michigan

[@pattyhansen7563]

Mathias, you are so correct about raising your own food/meat & how the quality is so much better. My husband & I live in Central NY, USA & we raise (or hunt) all of our own meat; hogs, chickens, turkeys, (deer)....& my inlaws raise black angus beef. They just had our first jersey cow bred & so we are looking towards fresh milk & butter in about 3 weeks. Slowly, we have moved along the path of food independence. I now preserve most of our vegetables & fruit for a year, make our own maple syrup & apple cider, grow wheat & make our own flour, grow dry corn & make our own cornmeal. Family & friends can not get over the quality of our food & how well we eat. Dairy is the only thing we have been lacking. The only downside is that we eat so 'clean' that we have gut issues if we eat other places & now can't stomach most restaurant food or grocery store food. Plus there is a huge spiritual/mental component; we KNOW that our animals have a good life, die a 'good' death, and we give thanks for all that they provide us. It a true feeling of freedom and gratitude ❤

[@user-tn5js1zf8d]

Watching from Japan while on vacation. I love watching all your videos. Hello to Ivar.

[@HummingbirdJa]

Hello, it has been a while since I comment, nonetheless, I have watched you vidoes as normal. It is heartwarming to see you three looking well, and living a normal, natural way of life. The little fellow is growing up so fast, he is very vocal and love to participate in everything. I'm looking forward to seeing the new cabin completed and seeing you living comfortably in your new home. Much love from the UK.

[@trudyschaffer8016]

What a fascinating process. Thank you for taking us along!👍🌲

[@magma9138]

Thank you. Your videos are authentic, beautiful and informative. I so look forward to them. Peace All.

[@ritasmith9553]

Yes, someone has likely already said, but "sink, kitchen sink". Love to hear the Swedish term, too! So wonderful to get to see your life, and learn! By the way, an outdoor kitchen for most of us in the US, is a true luxury! Of course, our indoor kitchens are a dream! But to have a place outdoors set up like yours, to handle such matters in the fresh air, weather permitting is also a DREAM!

[@ritasmith9553]

Sorry, Matt, but I had to cut past the butchering. Too graphic for my tender soul! I'd starve if I had to do that! Will watch the rest later. I'm sure it was tastefully done, though.

[@donnawebb6057]

You are doing a good job on your homestead and thank you for sharing. God bless your family.

[@peterska63]

How red you became, Father. So poetic, Ivar is. Another amazing vlog❤

[@RickSterling]

So happy to see you making progress on the new house

[@patnigro8148]

Can’t wait for new house to get finished.🥰

[@LydieBaillie]

The new cabin is becoming a wonderful reality. Thank you for sharing the very interesting butchering . Nothing better for your health and nothing better tasting than home grown oastured lamb, beef and poultry.

[@reginabashant3863]

Your content is so amazing, refreshing and insightful. Thank you all for allowing us a glimpse of your lives. Looking forward for all to come and I'll continue to support the channel however I can.

[@elitediverco-rf9ns]

very calming and relaxing. nice frames and cinematic. you are great keep at it.

[@rachw3709]

Love your videos and check regularly for new ones! They are so calming and relaxing to watch. A simple but rich life that many of us would trade ours for anyday. Never think we wouldn't be interested in watching... looking forward to your yearly Christmas video! No pressure 🙃

[@sandratorchia4803]

Just subscribed. Good wholesome video. Thank you for your time and efforts. God bless you with health.

[@cynthiaroswick1621]

Glad to see you are all better. Soon Christmas will be here so Merry Christmas to you all. Can't believe Ivor will be 4 years old in March 2024. How time flies.

[@ginnicolee2502]

Mathias your butchering skills have grown since I first saw you do this. The house is coming along nicely. We used to butcher our sheep when I was a teenager. Such nice meat, and I feel you appreciate it more.

[@Talasbuan]

Yes, butchering sheep is not so hard (technically) for me anymore. That feels nice. I watched a few videos right after butchering the one in the video and learned a few new tricks that I am excited to try out next time. It is easier to absorb knowledge of something when you got some hands on experience with the thing.

[@sherridynpistorius4910]

Your filming and sound editing are so beautiful in the introduction !

[@ca6177]

Keep up the good work. You will be successful, i have no doubt! You are amazing young people, and your son will grow into an amazing young man!

[@joycehennequin8469]

Very good job Mathias 👌

[@isagt57]

In the past, in my country, I still remember (because I am old lol) that those tubes were made of clay, ceramics were not just used to make clay plates or clay pans, of course, just like plates and pans, they could break but that still happens with the plastic ones. We are not to blame but those who changed the production of the materials we now have to use.

[@Nova2032-]

Mathias & Tova , I recently re-watched some of your videos from the very beginning! Look at how far you have come in building your new cabin. And everything that you have accomplished on the Land. And of course your fast growing little helper , sweet Ivar. Such a wonderful life. I have to say it again, You are such a huge asset to this world. And you are so admired by everything that you do, in taking care of this Earth. ( Maxine Williams, British Lady living in America )

[@user-ti4gj3kl5y]

Thank you Maxine for saying what I was thinking. Australia

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you Maxine for your kind words!

[@emilce601]

Greetings from Argentina! Much love guys 🌲💕🌻

[@davidwear1461]

Exciting seeing you work on the house! I also like seeing your son be a part of the dispatching and butchering process. We just harvested a AGH pig this last weekend. Wonderful meat

[@vonHannersdorf]

First snow!❄️ Really enjoyed your video. Perfect as always. ♥️

[@Babbajune]

Thanks so much for continuing to share your lives. It's so interesting! I would have to rely on plant food preservation methods were I trying to survive a cold Winter climate. ❤

[@meixo9083]

thanks for sharing!

[@slamicka1]

🥰😇 Olet erittäin ystävällinen ja suloinen

[@coinsfan2010]

Hi from Amerika, California south.

[@user-vi5sw2kv8m]

good video kiitos jarkko vaasa

[@juneturner7964]

SO amazing. What healthy meat!!

[@margievaneijkern4172]

Enjoy watching your video.

[@jimjohandes]

I learn something every time I watch one of your videos!! Jim in California

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

The greatest reality from this video for me was "YOU HAVE TO PICK YOUR BATTLES". This is true for everyone everywhere in this world. Blessings and peace out ! Edit: very interesting sheep slaughter. Your 2 points on skinning & preparing the sheep gor butchering are very insightful. I grew up onvyhe farm so slaughtering our own meat was always just natural but i wasnt in the skinning process only the bagging of the butchered meat .we'd seen dad do the hanging etc but never close enough to be taught the skills. THANKYOU FOR SHARING THESE SKILLS !!!👏👏👏

[@mavisgillard653]

Wow another great video!! Thanks so much for sharing this!!❤

[@loganschlegel9376]

Jag älskar din videor. Tack så mycket

[@kateyshaw7295]

as a family you all have grown so much in all you do , we find all you do very interesting and how everything is taken all in your stride ..take care all of you from Katey in England

[@MadelineinFL]

Thanks!

[@janinedunn5462]

I also wanted to add that you can use the wool for insulating your house!! You would probably end up having enough for the entire project if you save it up!! Love your channel!

[@shayflowers8471]

This was very informative video! Hope you enjoy the meat ❤

[@CLou-zy3ut]

It’s always a joy watching your slow living videos. ♥️ I can’t wait for all the cozy winter episodes to come. Thank you for creating these videos. You are my favorite KZbin channel.

[@adrianlong6701]

Mathias your skills in harvesting your animals has really improved and you seem more confident in what you’re doing. I was wondering if you could have used the wool from the harvested sheep to insulate your house. It would be great to have some use for the fleeces.

[@MarinaSpies]

Warum muß man ein Tier in gegenwart eines Kindes schlachten und dann nichts erklären. Ist Mathias durch seinen Stress schon so abgestumpft.

[@lastBullet911]

@@MarinaSpies merken Sie eigentlich wie übergriffig und anmaßend ihr Kommentar ist? Ich bin mir sehr sicher das Ivars Eltern es besser als Sie einschätzen können, was sie ihrem Sohn an Eindrücken zumuten oder auch nicht. Das Töten von Tieren gehört in so einer Umgebung einfach zum Leben sofern man sich entscheidet Fleisch zu essen. Es machte auch nicht den Eindruck als wäre Ivar sonderlich überrascht oder verängstigt von dem Geschehen. Nur weil wir in Deutschland und generell in weiten Teilen der westlichen Welt jeden Bezug zur Natur verloren haben, stößt so etwas auf. Es ist absurd wie Fleisch/Wurst als Produkte bei uns bewusst in der Wahrnehmung von den Lebewesen getrennt werden. Die Wurst aus dem Supermarkt ist okay, aber wenn der Nachbar die Kaninchen schlachtet ist das grausam, denn die sind ja süß.

[@HolyPineCone]

It is indeed effective to use the wool as insulation. The downside is you have to work quite a bit to wash it. Otherwise you and all your things will smell strong of sheep forever. How do I know? Well...

[@cathrynwilliams4661]

Sometimes in English we call them dish sinks or draining boards or washing counters etc.

[@lynnstash2247]

Wow such hard work... God bless love watching your videos...

[@mariettehamel12358]

Wow so much job to be done to have "our way"... the best way! Great work!!! and have the pleasure to enjoy it all year round! "Bon appétit"! 💖😍😅

[@virginiavanoosten5013]

I wanted to share this because you have so much water as a possible source of energy for you. I wondered if this water wheel build was something you might enjoy watching.

[@watchful1168]

Wow!! Maybe next year you can consider adding a natural heat for the cellar. The temperature of the ground about 8 or more feet down stays about 52 degrees F all year around. You can install 6 inch plastic line down that deep and circulate air into and out of the cellar. Search "Greenhouse in the Snow" about an old man in Nebraska of the United States. He has never had to heat that greenhouse and yet can grow oranges and lemons. It gets cold in Nebraska. Even if it added only 10 degrees then it might make your cellar perfect on temperature.

[@elizabethbrown7026]

Awesome.

[@sallyrosser4590]

Hello from Canada, I enjoy the pace and strength of life you have attained, we are much the same on 10 acres here in BC! I am wondering what you do with the sheepskins from your butchering, do you ever send abroad?

[@didirossi5053]

Your video are very interesting! It's really cool to see Ivar learning things with parents! 👏🥰

[@cliffordchristopher1]

You are right, Sink!

[@amywert8088]

Oh! I'm so excited for you! I was just telling my son that I would love it if he wanted to come be a plumber at my house. He asked what's wrong with it now? I laughed, you brought me a new sink but it's still in the box in the hallway!

[@amywert8088]

I hear you on the plastic, we had copper pipes and one of my older sisters and our father got copper poisoning and our father took out all of the copper pipe and put in plastic. How can that happen! I have loved the copper pipes, the water tastes so good, in houses we have rented over the years. But now I am back in my childhood home, with the sister who had the reaction, even if I could afford to go back to copper I cannot.

[@snowflake2061]

Interessant å se hvordan dere gjør det med vannrørene. Skal sette i gang til våren i mitt 150 år gamle lafta tømmerhus. Vann skal inn fra en elv bak huset, og gråvannet skal ut i en tank som kommunen har påbudt meg å ha. Spennende å følge med på dere❤️🐾❤️

[@hunnybunnyssunshineliving5155]

Great video, very informative 👏🏽 Maybe you can teach Ivar that you're taking the life of the ram to feed the family, and what the red is) and to thank the ram for giving his life for your nourishment. It is important to thank nature for its gifts... 💜

[@tenzinyangdroen1618]

Agree completely, that thanking the animal and having the right attitude and not taking more than is needed from the resources, plants and animals, makes all the difference 🙏🏼 And also butchering in a respectful way, trying to avoid suffering as much as it's at all possible, and also after a life for the animal which is a good life and suits them. Everything else I find is not acceptable.

[@monikacarless_wordwitch]

I'm sure they do do that.

[@pomegranate6221]

Its still amazes how someone can own an animal care for it as if it was part of the family...and then cut into bits.👍

[@Talasbuan]

It still amazes the level of disconection from nature some can be.

[@pattyhansen7563]

Rather eat an animal that was truly cared for, than one that was tortured its whole way to slaughter & beyond. The animals that I raise, & LOVE, only have one bad day of their life. It is called the circle of life & we are all part of it. Don't think you are outside of it....we all participate in one way or another. I would much rather give animals love, attention, care, and RESPECT in their death. I feel no shame, discomfort, etc..eating an animal that I watched from birth. There is a moment of sadness when their life ends, & I think any ethical farmer feels this each time. If we didn't we would turn into inhumane monsters. But I actually pray a prayer of thanksgiving to the Lord for the life the animal lived & the live giving food they are providing. Every time we have to kill an animal, I pray over the animal & thank it for its life. So don't think that we are all cutting our animals into 'bits' as you say with no heart at all. The Lord gave us animals as a part of our diet & I don't feel bad about the way I live.

[@shirleygeorge6351]

What an enriching post! Thank you wonderful threesome.That is indeed the perfect learning for a growing toddler...Ultimately our sustenance depends on all the skills & values we absorb as we grow.Excellent parenting Mathias & Tova...feel so good to see the sustainable & strengthening overall growth of your family & homestead.Stay blessed & generous.Thank you once again.❤😊

[@yeababyyea123456]

LOve to see 4-5 kids growing up in your perfect homestead!

[@AnneD3]

Glad to hear you say ‘healing crisis’ GHK GNM. 👍🏻

[@hillsidefarmer8350]

12:45 Tova says, "minus degrees snow and gardening." Tova, I'm in the state of Maine in the US, and I too was doing gardening today in the snow and the cold. It's just the way things are when you live in a place where it's winter for half the year. As you know.

[@amywert8088]

We have had two cold spells, only one with snow, the 1st time it went back up to the 80s and this time not so much. It was 5c this morning and it's 12c now, well after dark, I'm up late watching your show! I will need to finish my own work in the garden tomorrow. I can['t imagine what that would do to meat... not good I think!

[@lauraannstewart5900]

Love seeing your butchering process. I have Shetland sheep and just butchered my first but your video gave me a few more hints to make the next 3 I have to do still.

[@HappyHouse74]

Hello ! thank you for the excellent and cozy video

[@sielunvalo4366]

Taattua tavaraa Talasbuanilta! Hyvä juttu, että taloon saadaan vesijohto, koska se helpottaa elämää. Ivar oppii koko ajan kaikenlaista ja osaa varmaan jo nuorena rakentaa ja teurastaa jne. Hyvä Te!

[@SS-qo4xe]

I am a meat eater but I was not prepared for the slaughter scene or the fact that your boy was there to watch. Have to think on this one. Once a long time ago we raised two batches of chickens over the summer. The first batch I dispatched myself and the end result was that I couldn't eat the meat for weeks. The next time we loaded them all in the pickup and took them to a professional. I guess every situation is different and every person is different. I will let the rest of the video run with the sound off so it doesn't affect the YT stats.

[@patfrench8046]

We all do what we can to make the things that we use, as safe as we possibly can and afford. Being mindful is good.

[@carolienhunfeld6788]

thank you again, for emphasizing - and living - this beauty and honest life. ps a plastic pipe.....may be this plastic will be - for now - like the enchanted prince, who will be a true prince by means of living as pure as you try to do.

[@marcorosenbaum9900]

Thank you for sharing your life with us 😊

[@frankscarborough1428]

Loved this video so much take care frank from Texas

[@davidwpinkston4226]

i never thought about sheep butchering music

[@paulgallop2643]

Wow! So good...gives me hope. Thank you!

[@myreasonforlife.9511]

Hello sweet family, here for the tranquility that u send to my universe. 💙🍻💙

[@paulgallop2643]

...so glad I found you. .....reality at last! Thank you!

[@runaasmr]

I am so glad to see the house is progressing! =)

[@ingridbond3432]

another good share, thank you. the meat processing was amazing, please show us how you store it. best to the family 🕊

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

Rich indeed!

[@elvirastepien8752]

From my experience: last two years was hell for me, on a brink of just giving up...i have been watching ur videos...there is so much humanity, so much real, instead of feeling sorry...lets find a solution, as u said, lets find a solution, u guys have given me a hope its possible....thank u!!!

[@jntd4160]

👍🙏

[@Talasbuan]

never give up! Stop fighting, start building. Read The most dangerous superstition by Larken Rose, learn that you're truly free. You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.

[@bigandlittle]

​@@Talasbuanexactly!!!

[@WilFriPippiLangstrumpfJacMad]

🙏

[@thegroundedstarseeds]

Magnificent video as always dear friends. I'M so glad to see the house coming along just great... having a sink that will be a real treat! Much love your ways dear beautiful friends 💙🙏😊

[@patrickjanz7044]

Tack för den brå video. Jag skulle vilja veta mer om styckning av de slaktade fåren. Tack så mycket fran 20 mil öst...😊

[@Talasbuan]

Ja, jag kände att jag ville visa hur jag styckar får. Har testat lite olika, men kommit fram till ett sätt nu som jag gillar. Det får bli vid nästa slakt

[@seedsanddreamshomestead5357]

Thank you for showing your sheep processing. This is so helpful in learning how to process them

[@rsoubiea]

So much good healthy meat. Kudos 👍🏼👍🏼

[@EgoShredder]

Ivar takes everything in his stride. Very impressive!

[@cricketmcclure3458]

Curious? How much meat weight did you get from the 2 animals? Thanx for sharing this!

[@theresanoble1695]

Do you speak English to Ivar! I’m surprised he is speaking some English? He so smart❤

[@kristinastoltzfus6032]

Just curious why such a large pipe for a sink? I know regulations are different everywhere. Thanks for another great video.

[@Talasbuan]

I don't know. I was wondering the same thing. At least now it will not as easily get clogged up. /Mathias

[@sem1354]

Maybe he wants to have an indoor Toilette too .... 😂

[@Talasbuan]

@@sem1354 haha! That would be a toilet for one time use then :)

[@sem1354]

@@Talasbuan why onely one time?

[@Talasbuan]

@@sem1354 shit doesn't seep into the ground like water