the Most Important Thing

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi.... Justin Rhodes and Rebecca and all of you I really enjoy watching your video homestead bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋👍👍👍

[@kerstinmahnke8863]

The horses need a bigger paddock in front of the stalls.they will get hurt by kicking each other.

[@sewingstoryprojects6178]

One more horse tip-of-the-day: The spring grass is rich and horses/ponies can get sick from it -colic and laminitis, etc. You have to limit it and control it. The thumb nail of Peaches laying down reminded me of it. CONGRATULATIONS Lily on your successful horseshow!!! So great! Did the show clothes I sent fit???

[@sewingstoryprojects6178]

@@JesusSavedMe-Alizabeth4truth First, I love that you are saved!! yay!! What a story...amazing surgery! 11 pounds WOW! I had a retired pony eat sand and get colic.

[@caschwartz1959]

5:52 Justin try putting a return spring on the chicken yard door and it will never be left open by mistake! Or a cable with a weight on it! Love your vlogs!

[@Wolfdogrules]

Any other horse people just like totally disagreeing with everything they doing? like no hate to Lily at all shes young I take it she hasnt been taught a lot, like those horses need a bigger paddock with grass as they need to graze throughout the day, also Peaches to me either has no muscle in his hindquarters or is getting skinny, That fencing when I watched Blaze roll he could so easy just roll onto his other side get caught then you will end up with Lily crying cause her horse is injured and maybe have to be put down cause of the damage Blaze could do to himself by getting shocked while tangled in that fence. Also Lily I see you put one pile of hay out for both those horses maybe next time put it into 3-4 small piles around the paddock so then Peaches cant guard the pile and not let Blaze eat. and your fence brand does do horse fencing I know you only want to use one type of fencing for all the animals but net type fencing for horses is like a death sentence if they get tangled into it. And I just want to like add us horse people arent like bullying or say hating we just want to educate cause of how much we see inexperience horse owners do stuff that is a safety hazard and we just want to help out so you dont end up loosing your horses to something like getting tangled in that net fencing or getting colic from eating the woodchips as there is no food in that paddock run for them.

[@holliebarnes7015]

I would definitely heed the warnings on fencing… it’ll only be a matter of time before someone gets pushed into the netting and getting wrapped up in that could easily be a death sentence. All it takes is the net to cut in the right place and it could be something the vet won’t be able to fix. 😢

[@shelleymattson4243]

I hope you’re making a bigger area for the horses. It looks like they really need it.

[@CherylTorres-o3o]

I know everybody is learning about horses and it's natural to yell out when you want them not to do something but with a horse it will s**** them and they will bolt and at times they've been known to break their neck or a leg and that small pen Was a good example for that But I understand everybody means well and loves all these animals we see that effort with you every day😊

[@jocarter6243]

Bigger field for the horse's then thay won't won't to get out thay can galop and get rid of all that energy house is looking great

[@pamelalittlechild2923]

I think Lily takes them out everyday around the farm, it was on a previous video

[@RWorley3sl]

Our horse had an enough land but got out for fun. Down the road: enough land and high fences. They still got out. Sometimes horses just don't want to stay in a fence. All we had was a weak eletric wire and they stayed in most of the time. Do horses need real fences yes: space; yes. They will get out if they want to though

[@underthetornado]

I think it would be awesome if you had a senior farmer day. Go and get a few seniors from assisted living and let them come work your farm for one day a month. ( I know...the insurance) but if I were a senior? Which I am. I'd sure volunteer. That's something that would be so awesome for lonely bored seniors.❤

[@t3dwards13]

THAT'S AN AMAZING IDEA!!! Finally some positivity in the comment section!!!

[@southwestlivingwithval]

The house is coming along. I am looking forward to seeing it done and you guys moving in. Congratulations to Lily on her horse show. And you are right about letting your children take the lead at times. The Rhodes family are really hard-working people. Keep up the good work. Hugs and blessings always

[@janettrauger2338]

Has anyone stopped to think that the pony may be jumping out of the fence because the palomino is dominant and is kicking and pushing him around but there isn't enough room for him to get away? Now that he can't move because he is afraid of the fence but it isn't large enough for him to safely navigate, where is he supposed to go when the palomino gets after him?

[@charlottecolloff-hinde7657]

Watching how rapid the progress is towards the new pasture for the cattle and sheep made me think of all the lovely jump poles that you're sawing up and burning. These will be invaluable for Lily when she starts to school the ponies on groundwork - trotting poles and combinations of small fences to work over as grids. They're all there available right now for free as you're clearing the land. A bit of wood preserver on the rustic poles will keep them good for some years if stored under cover and off the ground when not in use. Remove the bark and paint them for show-jumping fences. Perhaps something that Jonah and Josiah might like to tackle for Lily's next birthday present - cavaletti, poles and a rack to keep them in, maybe even some jump wings? Expensive to buy but well worth making.❤

[@terraranch1459]

Justin, a good rule of thumb is that you should have 1 acre per horse for their grazing. There is no room for 1 horse much less 2. They can’t run. Hugs❤

[@mnhs06]

Thanks!

[@jillyd2807]

The horses need a bigger area to run and gallop! 😕

[@lily29295]

I agree there’s no room for them even just for winter

[@CherylTorres-o3o]

Absolutely without a doubt but we are all on board now much Love

[@Dan_Slee]

Yep, horses need some strand lines not the netted portable fencing. A bigger paddock wouldn't hurt or letting them take turns outside solo and turn outs to the bigger field together. But first and foremost, get that netted fencing out of there. That is not even good for short term horse fencing...

[@lauraharmour]

Paddock fencing is not too difficult to put up. That;s what horse owners use.

[@Dan_Slee]

@@lauraharmour lots of good options for temporary, semi permanent, and permanent fencing for horses. Strands are just so easy and cheap for that size of an area, there is no real excuse not to swap it out until a better more long term solution can be had. Whatever it takes to get those netted electric fences out of there ASAP.

[@dorothyholloway3489]

Fathers are the first man their daughters fall in love with. GOOD JOB!!!

[@barbaradoye1989]

Opinions are like hineys... everyone's got one! I hope you guys are having a wonderful day! Lilly, I sure do hope you are feeling better! Justin, your children are amazing and have such great work ethic! There is good money to be made running equipment, not to mention such a valuable skill on a homestead! Even the little guy is learning! So cute! Take care Rhodes Family! Always a joy!😀

[@rogergoodland3140]

Watching the Rhodes family deal with horses breaks my heart. Please please find an appropriate and safe boarding stable for them! I seriously doubt that you listened to any educational podcasts on equine care before you bought them? Justin , do the right thing.

[@sheraeduncan2980]

Fresh water twice a day for my equine. Every day. Summer 3 times a day cool water fresh

[@Me-ov9nw]

That video made me so sad seeing the horses in such a small space on a hot wire "fence" . They need a couple of acres to run and have space from one another...pleeeeez!

[@hooisiewhuan9998]

No problem. They have 65 acres!

[@KimDe05]

I wish I could do homestead, I am just too old to start. But I do have so far 3 raised gardens in my backyard. Every year I am adding a new plan. This year will be my second attempt for sweet corn and I am trying to grow Athena Cantaloupes.

[@mmegraham]

Woohoo! Gideon's supervised driving is a real treat. Been watching since he was on your back.

[@dappledaylight2628]

Justin, you may think its funny when the horse freaks out when touching the electric fence but you wont be laughing when you get the vet bill. Rather use a wooden 3 board fence or provide a bigger turnout. Panicked horses = colic. or deep cuts. It also changes his personality. And that could cause him to spook more which leads to people getting hurt. I don't mean to be insensitive to you but Its really kind of ignorant when you laughed. You just created a potential problem for your farm and safety.. Never use fear to teach a horse

[@jacquelinerichter8785]

He is an ignorant man who started out as someone I enjoyed watching. Now it’s a family of complete disasters!

[@DavidDavis-fishing]

Gooood afternoon from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great afternoon! Hey Tony G!

[@lauraharmour]

This is no way to keep horses I am afraid. They need a paddock, as everyone says, that has safe fencing. It is not great to keep the poor animals in a small enclosure and give them electric shocks to keep them contained. Also all that noise in front of them is not going to keep them calm. You need paddock rails around a paddock. No one keeps horses like this I am afraid. You need approx 1 - 1.5 acres per horse. Not a pocket handkerchief bit of dirt with unsafe fencing. Keeping horses is an art - and it takes research.

[@jeanneshannon5607]

In reading this comment, I was agreeing with you.

[@camicri4263]

Blessings!

[@XanBos]

I just want to add that having your kids "boss" you around is not always a good thing. I've seen kids actually boss their parents in public, demanding they do what they want. As a way to clarify, having your kids "instruct" their parents on something the parent's don't normally do, is definitely ok. It's funny how one word can strike a chord with people. That word, boss, just hit me hard, due to the fact that I've seen too many kids disrespect their parents, by bossing them as if they owned them. Sad to see. But in your case, seeing your kids take control of their responsibilities, is quite refreshing! They seem well adjusted, and can tackle any project with some pretty good knowledge of what they have learned through the years on the farm. Thumbs up to you and your family!

[@GrandmaKarenHasAFarm]

I was just going to say the same thing. I think Justin actually meant "instruct" but used the word "boss" which I agree that children should not "boss" their parents around. I agree with Justin's comment on making your children feel trustworthy. That part was great!

[@Mybarndream33]

Is the plan to make the run bigger for the horses

[@HopeCreekConnemara]

That new area you're creating could be a nice rotational paddock for the horses.

[@FranklyFranky]

This is the age where they’re gonna start sleeping longer, and wanting to go to bed later

[@StoneKathryn]

Yay Lily, you did great at the horse show! I hope she feels better soon. Nice, Austin and Ashley got Henry an excavator birthday present. Awesome! That's crazy that Gideon took Henry's candy. Yay, Blaze is trained to the fence now. Nice smoked ham. That was great when Rebekah shredded it with the hand mixer. Those buns looked incredible. The family looked very happy with the meal. Thanks for this video Rhodes family!

[@imaredhead1]

I’m so frustrated yet I can’t stop watching… They don’t read comments so I’m going to get it off my chest… - Poor household management (just tell her to get off the internet & start using what you have, & stop hounding us; someone always sick), - Poor animal management (get some proper fences & learn animal husbandry) - poor parenting (stop coddling some while being passive aggressive with others & encouraging sibling competition) Ok, I know some of you will comment that I’m too critical & to just stop watching… I will as soon as I can… But I keep reminding myself that he’s a KZbin guy, not a farmer, and I just keep tuning in. I should stop before someone gets hurt, because this is not the way a family farm really should work.

[@scottulbrich5376]

yes hes you tuber, deffiently not a farmer

[@queenbee3647]

Thanks for your expertise! Remind me again, how much did you pay to watch? Youre free to go be bossy somewhere else. Im tired of you controlling know it alls trying to take over someones channel.

[@hansbaugh630]

Thank you. My grandfather and nephew committed suicide. This attitude of boys will be boys is irresponsible. Just because Justin has over a million subscribers proves nothing.

[@Awenda18]

Poor Lily💕She so exhausted. Horse shows are a long day, fun, and take a few days to recover from🍃

[@CantStopScrollingHelp]

Not that they EVER look at comments, but for crying out loud at least invest in proper horse fencing!!!! North Carolina law states that a MININUM of 1 acre is required per two horses. They will inevitably find out why that law is in place soon. And then Lily's heart will be broken when one or both of her horses obtain tragic injuries because of their inadequate habitat.

[@haou132]

One million + suscribers how can they read all the comment? Maybe email them it will be read. I pray nothing bad happen and that they figure out on their horse journey. We can be positively surprised. Blessings +++!!!

[@TheBonnieberry]

Indeed!!!

[@emmayonder]

It's almost getting to the point where animal welfare needs to be called. Negligence abounds.

[@Dan_Slee]

A bit dramatic... they are learning. They have people with experience advising them. The small paddock is not the only land they have access to for the horses. Take a deep breath... lol

[@CantStopScrollingHelp]

@DanSleeAquariums I can be dramatic, but this is the only enclosure they are offering them throughout the cold months. Once they're put back on pasture, they will still be penned using the premier 1 livestock fencing, which is in no way appropriate for horses. And at no point is it safe to pen two horses in such a small space because there isn't adequate space for them to evade one another safely and without running into the hot fencing. I'm fully aware they have multiple coaches helping them, but that does not negate their poor choices in enclosures for their horses. There is no way to know what advice they are getting, be it good or bad advice, or if they are listening to it . Mostly I'm frustrated because they show this to their million plus subscribers on a platform they have used as educational. This is teaching very poor husbandry and there isn't a good reason for it.

[@sunhippie]

That’s so sweet to help Lily 🥰 Do you and Rebecca use nettle? It’s awesome for fighting stuff off, including allergies. Proud of her for working when she didn’t feel good🙌 and those horses will be just fine. That fence is no different from the two line electric we used for years with fourteen horses. They’ll learn to give it plenty of space. And taking time to do what’s important to you is priority. Your homestead info is right on as well. I’ll show all the changes we made to ours shortly.🙌 We’re at retirement age and had to start over😅

[@jacquelinerichter8785]

I can’t believe you all feel that small area where you have those horses is ok. And you laughing when they get shocked is absolutely cruel on your part!

[@DonSmurf]

I know u r just out of winter and spring calfing while the cows look ok, we used to feed cattle over the winter with “grains” it was a by product of whiskey distillery which could be compacted., saving on storage space. Also we used stale bread beet pulp with molasses, it gave cattle better condition. On the dairy herd mostly cross freshens in Ireland it’s about 40% a2a2 but selective breeding these days is reducing that as Holstein and milk production volumes are the norm. Thanks for all the info nd a foods I love ?? Lamb and pork kidneys with mushrooms and onion. Try it. Maybe ur have but I may have missed it thanks to you and family and look after the body

[@annaraab8853]

The horses need a much larger paddock with real horse fencing. You are creating a recipe for horse disaster.

[@Murphysmom24680]

Are you surprised?

[@patriotmama]

Nope. @@Murphysmom24680

[@Lakemountainview]

Don't worry about it they are planning to sell the ponies anyway. Nothing stays in that family for too long they either sell it or kill and eat it. You think this is bad you should try going over to Fit Farmer KZbin channel. His so-called farm is a hot mess junkyard I would be calling the authorities on his family Animals should not be like that has about 75 + chickens in small chicken tractors. And he admitted in one of his videos the chickens are overcrowded. These people are Animal Horder the property is a junkyard, animals are not cared for overcrowded. They are way over their head Hundreds of chickens hundreds of ducks Unsanitary conditions. One cow,and other animals I lost count. Seriously Animal Control needs to come out to these KZbinrs homestead and farm. You also noticed that the kids are just slaves and work . What happened to homeschooling ? Sitting at a kitchen table or living room and reading a book and studying. This is definitely not parenting and this is why the world is so messed up . Parents don't know how to parent their children anymore and let them do whatever they want I'm done with my rant

[@rouxchat6033]

I agree safer fencing and larger paddock for the ponies. Horses are masters at injuring themselves. Please protect them. How lovely that your daughter is learning how to care for them. ❤

[@Linda-qi7oj]

@@Lakemountainviewif you feel that way why do you watch the vlogs?

[@KugelKatzenFisch]

Please stop the clips editing...

[@thehilltophomestead8249]

Why did I laugh as hard as I did with the COPS scene clip? Austin - well done. 😆

[@mitche499]

So sad to see the confined space and the hot wire fencing. Horses need much much more room to gallop and stay healthy. It's a miracle the brown horse didn't seriously hurt himself in that hot wire fencing when shocked in that tiny space you have for both horses. Please learn from your mistakes in caring for these beautiful animals you have taken into your charge. God bless

[@prancingppony]

Here in England they sometimes tether horses to ground anchors in the fields in winter, maybe that would work there too?

[@lindamcwilliams3377]

Those poor horses 😢

[@zoecrowhurst9177]

Poor Mr brown. It's hard to be the “middle” kid. He still wants to play with the “babies” toys. And he didn't have all that much of a birthday haul last round. He's a good boy ❤

[@Tea-nOpals]

Wow, I'm surprised anyone would say negative comments like you did about an innocent child. If he were to read this, how do you think it would make him feel? You've managed to negatively critique a kid based on your opinion. That's just nasty.

[@zoecrowhurst9177]

@@Tea-nOpals oh really? Are kidding? was it the heart and the fact that I said “he’s a good boy” that you felt was negative? Your negative outlook is showing. My comment was loving and supportive. or maybe it’s that you consider playing with the baby toys to be negative? I certainly don’t.

[@Tea-nOpals]

Labels like poor and "Middle child" that he wants to play with "babies" toys sounds pretty condescending to me. Also pointing out his lack of birthday gifts is baiting. If I add a ❤ to my opinion, does that make it better?

[@zoecrowhurst9177]

@@Tea-nOpals your opinion of those words is your opinion. My opinion of those words are different. Especially within my context. You are free to apply a negative feeling to them if you want. But that’s not what I’m doing. And you read of my comment is no more weight than anyone else’s. We see the world from our own perspectives. Maybe you come from a place where those words are negative I do not.

[@jeanphillips1030]

Horses need a bigger place to roam.

[@thistles]

I hope that the horses are just in there temporarily to learn to respect the fence. That’s not an appropriate paddock.

[@1hollig1]

You have how many acres of land and those horses are crammed in a tiny space and getting shocked when they try and get away from each other? Shameful!!

[@warriorwolfehh]

I really hope the horses have more space than that...because that is absolutely not ok. They need acres to run around on. That tiny, muddy pen and their stalls is not living. Also that fencing is asking for them to get caught in it and die. I don't know who educated you on caring for horses but I'm sorry you are doing a terrible job and I feel so bad for those horses.

[@gyrene94]

Hope they start to practice good animal husbandry soon. What happens when these horses need wormed? Will they be like the sheep?

[@emmayonder]

Austin: Much more tolerable music, thank you. Lay off the Zoomer humor and the clips. Not entertaining. Justin: Do you want to come out one morning to a maimed horse, or worse? Do you want to explain to your daughter why your constant half assing everything and cutting every wrong corner was the cause? This isn't wholesome farm content anymore. It's like watching a train wreck in 10 minute intervals, and you can't look away from the disaster these people's lives have become.

[@pamelapinto2245]

Is it my imagination or does Jonah look like he doesn't want to be filmed any longer? Maybe he has burn out? I wouldn't be surprised as he has an awful lot of work he does. Josiah too.

[@warriorwolfehh]

I get it. Reminds me of other youtube families. There's always a camera...th e kids get tired of it. I don't think people should post their children online for money

[@Jane_Snow_]

@pamelapinto2245 - teen hormones.

[@GlennaCosnyka]

Hi my name is Glenna,Are those gluten free bun’s Rebecca made they look delicious. If so where can I get the recipe I have three little granddaughters with celiac disease . Thank you to your family for entertaining us, and letting us look into your life❤

[@beckisublett7287]

Justin which series Water right hose do you have. I accidentally ordered the 400 series which apparently is 7/16. I thought I was getting 5/8. I’m wandering if that diameter will work for me.

[@The-Daylite]

1:07 It was all the drugs. She's coming off that sugar high.😂❤

[@Katmcali]

Those poor horses. 😥

[@theresawilliamson433]

My husband's grandparents had 10 kids and grew everything they ate too.

[@colleenrodamer9497]

Lol can’t talk it’s so good that’s awesome the best way blessings from North Texas ❤

[@blackdogapiaryandfarm5885]

Have you started any seeds?

[@jeanwilks123]

#JustinRhodes Not sure if they read comments but please put the horses out with the cows,they need grass,sun and more room to run

[@dianegriffin526]

Way too small a paddock for those horses. Also could be tragic if either of those horses gets entangled in that fencing while trying to escape a kick from the other.

[@marilyn5208]

I have worried for Lily's safety with the horses and their caresince the beginning. She rides a very well trained horse for shows, but that doesn't mean she can handle other horses.

[@timpetersfarmgarden9792]

Justin do you have a plan for the green house

[@underthetornado]

I appreciate all the hard work you put into your videos. Thank you.❤

[@sarahr.8021]

the music cutting in and out every few seconds is no bueno

[@DonSmurf]

On your new meadow, and the need for supplements some studies over here have shown mild meadows have helped with animals welfare.

[@janohdegroot989]

You need much larger paddock and better fencing. This is not good..

[@RositaSlade]

JUSTIN THEY NEED A HUGE PASTURE TO RUN THAT IS TOOOO SMALL AND THEY NEED A STALL TO COME IN TO TWICE A DAY FOR FEEDING AND ALSO TO CHECK THEIR LEGS AND THEIR HEALTH AND ALSO TO PUT A LAGE HAY FEEDER FOR THEIR HAY

[@pamjenkinson5718]

Again, I ask for bun and cinnamon roll recipe every time you guys make them …. can you share or no?

[@jharvey93]

Would love to know your recipe for hamburger buns.

[@D9P323]

Your new chicken house is amazing, do you sell plans for it?

[@fionaworrell4535]

Might be a youtube glitch but can't find a link for the film festival??

[@carolynrandle5454]

He cant control all the animals he has already but they get more.

[@jakemelinko]

And everyone was complaining that they needed to get more. As if their opinion counts

[@TAdler-ex8px]

To those who feel so emboldened to criticize. “It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.” -Theodore Roosevelt

[@sharonhaas8503]

💝💕💖

[@bingo45373]

You know when they are eating it gets quite and you can be talking to them and they won’t hear you

[@tachfin771]

How I love the British countryside

[@barbarabentley5345]

Jonah growth spurt I bet...So many interests and diverse activities- great way to raise children.

[@Mohammad.Al-ausy]

❤

[@malissareynolds9340]

I absolutely hate the video inserts. They are annoying and not funny.

[@vickieelisa2248]

The young boss sounded slightly surly or morning grumpy.

[@BarbaraatQueensAvenueTarot]

Lilly is gorgeous & has no idea how pretty she is. Glad she's a horse girl. As a horse girl myself, those horses need more room.

[@shadegarden7375]

Make Harriet your best friend while she is little😃

[@cantnv1]

Your editing has gotten way out of control, it's so choppy and spastic that I have basically stopped watching

[@shadegarden7375]

You were there and Blaze might think you caused the pain…feels abusive to the animal!! Not an act of God!! Blaze can also jump the fence, that is dangerous…

[@justinlinty]

where is a good place to get giant bags of sugar/flourrr. 25 lb to 50lb bags

[@rizkiaputriharsoyo]

the most imphortant thing is nice video must be wach

[@jeffmcdaniel8058]

Why is he called "Mr. Brown?"

[@FranklyFranky]

Austin, why do you have to do them dirty like that with the Stewie Griffin?

[@shephusted2714]

you need the vinegar red spicy slaw for real nc bbq

[@Upi_inu]

Awe.

[@CherylTorres-o3o]

Spooks Them

[@linnsoltwedel]

I like how you dont wear shoes inside, thats very Scandinavian :)

[@geraldoakley4451]

You have all that land your horses are in a little pen let them out to eat grass stop wasting money putting the hay on the ground

[@mrsmagandelatour]

It’s called being a teenager

[@1337farm]

Curator stone went off the deep end tho….

[@jackiebinns6205]

Hum over the years its been hard to watch some of your animals get treated in a aloof way ! Like raw meat and nit knowing about don't let the horse eat much fresh grass and just parasites and stuff ! Plus your alwaysvselling stuff. So it feels you have list your way andvyour family is not healthy

[@RustyMeadowsHomestead]

There’s so many keyboard cowboys on this chat. Does anyone have anything good to say?

[@ninabooker2904]

Allowing Lili to be your “boss” is an example of “female empowerment “. Modern feminists have nothing on you Dad, you are a champion patriarchal leader, who knew traditional values enforce modern concepts. Traditional values are always the better choice, tried and true over millennia’s. The world is falling apart because we have ignored the fundamental. Men and women are different for a reason. Parents need to parent their children in childhood and maybe when the children become adults they will choose to be friends with their parents. No guarantees.