HOW TO BECOME A FARMER! THE SECRET

[@TheEssexAllotment]

Haven’t got a clue about sheep farming, but appreciated the honesty

[@alijonveitch1962]

Hi Kriss , came to you from tom pemberton`s channel ...i think theres a few things you say make a lot of sense here ...more farmers should be thinkin this way ..spend as little as possible and theres more potential to make some money... i think govt policy has been failing farmers consumers alike for years .i accept we had to grow food during the war time , then through rationing..but that policy to produce produce produce at any cost which in the 70`s included fertiliser subsidies ...ultimately led to all those surpluses butter mountains milk lakes beef mountain grain mountains which gave us quotas and set aside ...now the push for it to be all about the climate and environmental stuff will eventually lead to a situation where we have not nearly enough food ...surely producing as much of the food we require as we possibly can would give us jobs , some security , less exposure to things happening abroad we cant control .hostile invasions, extreme weather events , transportation delays, currency fluctuation...all potentially putting costs up to consumers..they will need us producing food and will hopefully reward us adequately ....and if they cant or wont continue to support us through subsidies, we will need to find ways of producing while spending next to nothing..you seem to be operating a low cost system which fits that bill... all the best goin forward...john

[@mary-i7d9d]

Just come across your video's. Love your sense of humour. Shall be watching avidly....

[@biggeoff3120]

we are 3 gen of farmer we dun it all but your way is the best good for you keep on keeping on

[@thesuperseriousfarmer]

thanks big g

[@ditornai-wright5177]

You're a savvy farmer. Tell the snobs to bugger off!

[@djgovan4422]

The farming is full of prejudice and criticism from those who feel they are better than you at ....well everything. I like you was born and raised in the farming family/ community. All my family are still involved in farming. I decided that I couldn't deal with the continual negative attitudes and prejudices that came my way because I was different and just don't think the same way. I don't have anything to do with farming anymore which is sad because it's in my blood and I miss it. What makes my heart glad is that there is a really supportive social media community for those who do things outside the box and a whole new generation of British start up farmers who are doing things their way which is amazing for me to see in a community not known for its ability to adapt to change or for accepting outsiders/ differences and hopefully that will change attitudes and practices. Someone has to take the rest when someone takes and can pay for the best. I really enjoy your channel and posts on Instagram because guys like you and others that post are hopefully the new face of farming.

[@jc8451]

Shame you aren’t doing it any more as thinking differently is a quality in my opinion. Screw what other people think.

[@AidanBreen-j5o]

I absolutely love this video Chris, could watch it over n over again. I was brought up with hardship and to be honest I don’t know any other way. You are totally smashing your start out and suspect you have forgotten more than these pricks with silver shovels in there mouth will ever know. Obviously I’m rewatching this again! and since learned you do a fair bit of wrecking, that really needs to stop and I have absolutely no doubt you’ll win, you’re really cool likeable guy as is Zoey obviously oh and Indy of course. Please stop battering that hylux it’s going to put your light out to get another! More please.

[@jospike1470]

Thanks for sharing your story mate....just come over from Tom Pemberton's channel....watching your journey from the start. Good, interesting material thus far. Keep going...

[@kaywright6193]

Keep doing it your way! If it suits you what’s the problem? I think you and Zoë do an amazing job and Indi of course 😊✌🏻

[@margarethutton6448]

Not been watchin you for long. Less than a week. Only just found you. You farm the way you wanna farm, that is your choice. Anyone who thinks your doin it wrong or think you are goin too far down the healthy route ignore the twats. Keep doing your thing your way.

[@charlotteashleyfarm]

HERE FOR THIS YESSSSSSSSSSS your smashing it ❤

[@OLIVERHARDY100]

Hi Kriss I'm new to your channel thanks for the uploads and good luck with the farm 👍

[@kerrysales4654]

My collie 'pet' decided he was very interested in you herding the sheep 😂😂

[@Eph.6_10-20]

I’m glad I watched this. Your model looks sensible in the circumstances you have. I enjoy your videos, thank you 😊.

[@treykrajewski1816]

Subscribed fella, you killed me at the end on the lookout for a sugardaddy 🤣

[@elizabethingram9784]

Very inspiring. I hear you and I understand what it’s like to start from scratch.

[@rosehorton6404]

Learning sheep practices from your videos. Glad Tom P sent me your way! I like that you added music to you time lapse. 🐏🐑

[@Finchy3732]

What a handy dog

[@stevepalmer8285]

New sub here from Tom pemberton,glad I found you,keep up with the decent honest content.

[@FarmFreshIB]

You have a new fan. Most people just live a fantasy. Often reality sucks and you have to start someplace. Time and grit is why old farmers become successful in the end. When I started I only had one ewe. As I went I kept good records. Since I am old and disabled I had to go quality over quantity. I kept ewe lambs from excellent performers. I bought good rams, used them early and sold them on the same year. Everyone has their own road.

[@PaulasFarm]

I think you’ve got a great system and that’s coming from us old Cumbrian farmers. We use to breed loads of North of England mules, but just got sick by the whole BFL Tups and fat lambs not making that great a price, compared to say, a Telex cross. So we now have changed our sheep breeding system, which is working better for us. Loving the KZbin Channel, keep it up. 😊

[@howarddavies9677]

Interesting explanation, good luck with everything, looking forward to following...

[@Braverontheoutside]

I've learnt so much from you both,so please keep putting out content

[@paulthompson8467]

Just found your channel enjoyed hearing your story I started with a few hens then some sheep and eventually cattle aswell it's not easy only I always worked full-time aswell keep up the good work 👍

[@elainetaylor5833]

Love the mixed breeds you have it makes it so much more interesting each breed has it's own qualities. It must be so rewarding when you buy the sheep nobody wants and make something of them , your both doing a great job

[@CowleyHillFarm]

Cracking video Kriss, found it really interesting seeing your system. It’ll be interesting to see how your ewe lambs get on as I’m in the same predicament as to whether tup them going forwards or let them grow on/sell them

[@lauracooper-keeble337]

Best video. Love your story. Keep going. You can doooo iiiit! #jogontim

[@cantwellron11]

Good for you fella hope ya make good at it CHEERS

[@chrissysarah3038]

This is a great video explaining how and why you farm.. X

[@smalldairyfarmer]

Great video every farm is different

[@jamesboyd7984]

Hang on. Tim said you didn’t know what you were doing! This video looks like you do know what you’re doing. I’m confused!

[@emmettmccabe1796]

Just do what suits you lad 👍

[@jadefelicity2118]

This was really interesting, I would love to have sheep in the future and I think this is the way I would go about it

[@lifesafantasticjoke]

Love it as always 👏🏽

[@tallneh5]

Great video, what grant system did you apply for to get the rappa?

[@bramblebeefarm2391]

Can’t blame you for doing it this way after all us farmers have to make a living as well not just farm

[@2bzyblack]

thanks

[@swamp-yankee]

I’ve never waited a year to breed a lamb. Love my katahdins. I bought junk, and they’re starting to turn around.

[@FarmFreshIB]

I have Katahdins too. I breed ewe lambs regularly as well, but I think the breed is why we can do that. Kats were bred for the high production and most woolies just aren't.

[@raggededgefarm5523]

Everyone has to do what they can to get their dream. I admire the hard work and how honest you both are. It will always bring someone to comment but I think you are both doing great. For me it is good to know someone does buy the cull ewes as we struggle a bit with sending off ours. Good to know they do have a chance to have another lamb. We were lucky to have sheep from my father in law giving up and use some of where he farmed. We also struggle to keep ewe lambs because they need an extra space to be kept away from the tups. We don't have that space.

[@sjdccrew]

Great videos! I like that you show all of the farming, the mistakes and the good. You have a very natural humor which is quite enjoyable. Just getting into sheep over in the US up in Alaska. I like the variety that you work and aren’t stuck just operating with a specific breed. One last thing, what brand is your jacket? I have been trying to catch a logo but have not been able.

[@bluethru808]

Haters will always hate….especially when they see you getting on, which you clearly are new truck, new quad, even keeping back ewe lambs for breeding 😂 Who cares what breed sheep you keep….youve got a spaniel that works sheep like a collie, you don’t need to justify anything to anyone 😂😂

[@4SmokingTailpipes]

Indie is increadible!!!!

[@flock_ness]

Starting farming how you have had to, means you have to do things a bit differently. There is a farmer I follow on Instagram who buys cull ewes, fattens them up for around a year and then they are processed as mutton and sold to some pretty good restaurants at a really good profit. That is their whole business model. They don't breed them, just fatten to food. The wildlings you have are awesome sheep. So low input... though getting hold of the little buggers can be tricky to do and entertaining to watch (I have 50 pure and crosses). You should definitely film trying to catch them one day.

[@paulaltena]

When i was in sheep we would always breed the ewelambs,, not breeding ewelambs is that a British thing?

[@FarmerP]

Mr Boyd sent me over to find you folks, he’s just been in to pay us a visit. I watched this and pressed the subscribe button, and will be back to catch up with a bit more.

[@benerrey1414]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@elizabethingram9784]

😂

[@jc8451]

A quick ‘Ewe Tube’.

[@justinebell2775]

Really enjoyed this! Found you via insta