Water Can Do SO MUCH Damage!

[@amandahannah2156]

I really enjoy seeing you work together as husband and wife ! Shows how great life together can/should be !!!!

[@nrgltwrkr2225]

I was just thinking that and gonna type it when I read your comment. 👍😃

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

"We don't have goats here anymore." I'm still so happy we were able to buy some of your goat herd! They are all doing great 2 years later!

[@travishodges5179]

Use smooth wire on the bottom runs, barbed on top, barbed will keep the cows in, smooth wire on bottom will let the debris through with little to no fence damage.

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

That is the way I do it too. The plain wire is cheaper here in UK too.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Fences are so important and often overlooked when purchasing land. We pick a section of our fence each year to replace and did 700' over the holiday. Isn't it amazing that when a tree falls, it tends to fall on the fence? 🙃

[@allenferry9632]

That answers the old question " If a tree falls in the forest does it make a sound?" The answer is no because it always falls on a fence to break its fall.

[@rhondaborders3452]

I think we refer to that as Murphy's Law 😒

[@ninagerulski8832]

TRUTH!!!!!

[@stephaniewilson3955]

In the UK there is a tradition of digging a ditch (you call it a swale) and piling the soil up on the inside. Then a light fence (like your temporary fence) is put in while a hedge is planted. For cattle this would be blackthorn which is eventually laid to make stock-proof fencing that will literally stop an army. Given all that debris you could build a nice high mound which would catch debris the next time there is a flood.

[@Finnswife3]

Love the idea of this method.

[@krislange1186]

Here in the U.S. our version of that would be MULTIFLORA which was promoted by the government in the 1940's as "fenceless fencing". Unfortunately, it's seeds are scattered by birds eating the berries and it is a scourge (physically and mentally) for those having to deal with it!!

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Takes some real talent to build that living fence. Saw it done on a video about time back in the 1600's. It was beautiful when finished.

[@travishodges5179]

Introducing non native species is usually a disaster,

[@sentimentalbloke7586]

I wish this was the case here in Australia because we sorely need greenery between paddocks.

[@marciaolson4878]

Farmers work is never done but when you love it, it’s a work of love and peace! Great job guys, God bless!

[@lynnclark4208]

🙂 my first thought was "oh look fire wood!". lol

[@onettawoods466]

You guys work together like a 'hand and glove'. The great way to go. I lost my hubby 5 years ago and my brother 7 years ago. I am sol on my own. I love reliving memories watching y'all.

[@chris3m98]

Onetta, you are not alone. KZbinrs are here for you to comment anytime to tell your story. You will be placed on many people's prayers list today along with mine. 🙏

[@annmarie4794]

You guys are my favorite homesteaders. Your real and you allow us to follow your trials and errors. It nice to know all is not always perfect. Not that I want anything bad to happen but it’s nice to follow the good, the bad and the ugly. Thank you for your honesty. And sharing with us your life. ❤️

[@lindylou4338]

Just feel that you guys are extended family, been watching you for years. Love and may God continue to Bless you

[@ginnypennington1426]

Homesteading is work definitely and we thank you for taking us along to see all your hard work!

[@afdraftsrmandy3176]

Sarah, in your wildest imagination during your corporate days, did you see yourself in a pasture helping erect a fence? It sure is a beautiful location.

[@laurierich5161]

Good morning . Always something to do isn't there? You two work so well together! It is a joy to watch you. Blessings.

[@chriswinger7881]

Holy cow that's a big pasture it's beautiful down there. My rabbit had 7 babies yahoo I'm so excited.

[@theBakersonafewacres]

Tshirts in February, and you probably will need the thermals tomorrow. I love Missouri weather. Keeps ya on your toes.

[@homesteadgmad8223]

Sounds like East Texas weather!!!

[@Emeraldwitch30]

I showed hubs your one video with the t-post puller. He didn't want to spend money on one but I knew we had to move a few fences and posts around my garden beds(cuz well deer and bunnies just destroyed everything) I told him I would give him half of the cost and after using it, if he felt like it wasn't worth it, I would save and pay other half too. (It wasn't too expensive $46 total) We had to bump out a section of my fence to enclose my hoop house. I had him dig one while I used the puller to pull one. By my self. I ended up pulling 2 and he hadn't even got one out. He came and said okay let me try I think there are roots on this post lol nope pulled it right out like butter! And I used some old tow strapping and made a loop for the hook and it even pulled the pipes we used as posts (well we used what we had ) He then told me that it was indeed worth buying even if we never have to move t posts again. And took me out to dinner lol If we did more fencing id invest in that nifty post pounding thing instead of our 2 handled heavy post pounder -it works but geebers its heavy lol Great video

[@starkenterprises2371]

Ha! I'm fencing right now. 4 rolls sheep and goat, laid out string lines yesterday, I spray paint dots on ground to for post placement. Auger holes for wood post, set, and pound t posts today until it rains. Rain all week on and off here in east Texas. I have a creek too, so hard to fence, slopes, woods, rocks, etc. I'm 1.5 years into rehabbing an inherited farm/ranch. Getting rid of rust, rot, and nature. My uncle used trees as posts too. I don't think it's a good idea. Old and alone makes it hard, son and family may come next year, hope so. Love you guys and your place. Take care.

[@jenniferraiche5052]

Oh how beautiful! I can only imagine what the pasture area looks like in the summertime. God Bless you and yours!!

[@alphaomega8373]

I know you know Kevin, just commenting for support but, You are one lucky man :D

[@stormbilly6767]

Ahhh fence repair! 🤣 one of my many chores as a young buck.. we used those old wood posts back in my farm times🤠 keep up the great videos. They bring back good memories.

[@theresasuttle711]

Thank you for sharing! Hoping Rose won’t be in much pain during this process and that she’s soon on her way to motherhood and milk! God Bless you right back! It’s so wonderful to hear this at the end of your videos! It gives one hope!

[@annamariajan2570]

You know what happens when I watch your videos? When I'm feeling down because of all the shit that is happening in the world, war and stuff, I just feel so much beter after watching you guys. Happy that there are still good things and that not all is bad.

[@kenwalker2868]

I really appreciate your excellent camera work. I find it hard to watch videos that have a lot of camera movement. You guys are pros. Thank you.

[@JamesCouch777]

Been there and done that. We had 211 acres with a half mile of creek running through the middle. It was beautiful, until it flooded and then we would end up doing what you guys are doing. Can't say that I miss that part of it. God bless you guys 👍

[@thumbelinasgrace]

My husband and I have been enjoying your videos so much! Thank you! 🌻

[@spanky12310]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your "One nation under God" sweater!! ✝️ Sooooooo good to see Christian folks on ytube. Y'all are always are doing a good job!! ✝️❤️🇺🇸 ❤️✝️

[@terisoto8230]

Just love Charlie & Kevin looking eye to eye. Charlie knew what his daddy was saying.❤️❤️❤️love Kevin & his pigs.

[@SRAshley100]

You two are living the dream I had when young. I so enjoy watching your videos and how well you explain the situations.

[@mysuburbanadventures9241]

Thanks for letting us see the real work that happens on the farm. 😎👨🏻‍🌾

[@stanleygallman7800]

Kevin and Sarah l like how as you have put in all of the difficult work over the years you have stood on your faith in God 🙏❣️ and what amazing rewards you have been given. How amazing is this grace 💕🙏

[@faithbuller4086]

Good job. Thanks for taking me along. The phrase “there’s nothing more permanent than a temporary fix”. Is so true.

[@jkq9717]

I pray that you both realize how much we all appreciate your content. From the real education you give us as it relates to homestead living, to the nitty gritty details of how you present the information.... THANK YOU!! p.s. thank you also for bearable and pleasant music. That can be a game-changer for us. Keepin' it classy! God Bless!

[@murrayandru7527]

Thanks for sharing, that post driver is the Cat's PJ's I once put in a fence with T-bar in the Middle of winter with a Step Ladder and a Jack Hammer . It was hard to do but worked well . Take Care Enjoy ALL !

[@ritarash5937]

Helped dad build a fence across an Ozarks rock ledge about 25 years ago. Jack hammer and concrete to set tposts. That was a lot of work!

[@Platypus2012]

Put the post driver on the pole, then lift the pole and driver upright at the same time. That will keep you from having to lift that thing so high.

[@katesterling6443]

A good part of my enjoyment when watching your videos is getting to see your beautiful land. Until I was 62, I lived in piedmont NC, then had to move to Hawai'i Island. While it is quite beautiful, its beauty is completely different from NC. Today, while you were fixing the fence in the holler, I was imagining hand raking a nice big pile of the dried tree leaves up on the side of the hill beyond the fence and just lying down in them, snug, cloud watching, a maybe listening to some birds. Nice thought for me!

[@angelstebbins8479]

Love Missouri weather. T-shirts and shorts on Monday and blowing snow on Tuesday. May God truly bless your family

[@martytrout6252]

We had that weather change in CA too, it was 29 degrees in Napa last night. Worked in our small garden for the three day weekend now we're indoors.

[@kathiewoll3908]

Thank you for today's video. I learn so much more from seeing things that "go wrong" than from the routine stuff. Appreciate y'all so much. (from SW Arkansas)

[@wordvendor1]

Kevin, one day your grandkids are going to say, "boy, I respect that Grandpa of ours. He was one tough dude." 💜 Speaking of grandkids, yesterday I welcomed my second granddaughter, Miabella Grace. She's absolutely beautiful, and a gift from God!

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Congratulations!

[@kelleyheard2293]

Working together that's awesome people don't understand how much work there is on a homestead

[@nomchompsky2883]

Time for another adventure of Living Traditions Homestead.

[@GoFishOffice]

Thank you fur bringing us with you

[@edinelsonramirez5656]

What a team! Thanks for sharing all of it with us!

[@9AcreFamilyFarms]

Fencing is so overlooked! We have so much up keep on our new homestead. Love your videos.

[@robinweber4646]

Do you have any plans on showing your new property. I’d love to see your new set up. The kitchen. The house and garden.

[@riversideacres8853]

I know what you are going through. Living in SW Missouri on a river, the fences are something that gets washed out when the river rises. We've actually set by the river and watch the river take out huge trees. It is amazing the force of water.

[@robertadunaway7030]

You got firework and leaves for compost from the deal.

[@craigha1287]

Hello. You two are some of the hardest working people I have seen in a LONG TIME!! I wish there were more people that works (and enjoy what your doing) like you both. Much respect 👍👍

[@norcalgal1876]

Haha 😆 Kevin and his favorite sweater! I giggle every time I see it. I loved your shirt, too, Sarah! I look forward to all of your videos, I’m literally like “Ooh! Living Traditions has a new video! 😯” Thank you for showing us so much, looking to move to that general area very soon! Love you guys! GBU! ♥️

[@karlashappyheart]

You two work SO good together!!! love that!

[@aessidhe6304]

Kevin, we need to get you some chain saw chaps and proper chainsaw PPE. Great job, guys! It’s a pleasure to watch how well you work together. Nothing quite like watching a guy put on a rubber glove that goes all the way to his shoulder - I winced on Rose’s behalf. ;p

[@ArizonaHighDesertHomestead]

You both are awesome people. I love the look of your property. Have a great day and God bless

[@glendagonzalez2469]

Homesteading is a team "sport" and one of the members must be handy and mechanically inclined. Most of us that dream of homesteading should probably not do it unless we have enough money to hire a farm hand. Until I figure it out I will live vicariously through you.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Or you can learn as you go like a lot of people do.

[@annamschnetzer4036]

My father's answer, when asked what his family raised on their 40 acres in the Ozarks, was "rocks."

[@homesteadblessings8886]

Just a heads up folk , remind people to check for your volgs. I just found this one today (2 days after) and I subscribed years ago and have always watched. God's blessing to you and yours

[@jerigood4355]

Watching this reminds me of my in-laws farm in Arkansas. I kept thinking oh I remember that, or I remember this. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@judynoble3224]

Every time you say, "Linda and Donna" it makes me laugh. 😁 Great names!

[@rebeccaplumlee9601]

Had a storm last week. Rain (Thunder too), freeze turned to snow on top. Today it's spitting ice off & on. Watching u doing that lower pasture made me remember how tough it used to b. Bless u guys

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Life on the Farm! Like you said, you don't always have a choice what you'll be doing & fixin'!

[@patricia59frazer-wells76]

Whats your t-posts driver called ? Do you have a link for it...

[@ferngulleyhomestead]

My husband and I love working together also 😊 I’ve showed him yalls videos and he said he’d love to hear it when y’all inevitably bicker 😂

[@dixiemae5042]

Nothing more permanent than a temporary fix … believe that holds just fir about anything 🙌🏻🙌🏻🤣🤣

[@georgeweast18]

Few things on the farm are more important than good fencing. I start every Saturday, rain or shine, with a fence inspection/repair. The wisest thing I've ever heard about fencing is that there are two ways to do fencing - right or again. God Bless.

[@loisdavis1682]

reminds me when my parents had a farm and the fences needed work. Good hard work.

[@carolmalko615]

Have I told you lately how much I love you guys?! Learning so much from you both for when we close on our homestead in the summer. Can't wait to put to use all the knowledge I've been stockpiling, lol

[@swianecki]

Enjoyed the video and seeing more of the farm. Stay safe during the storm that’s moving into the Ozarks today.

[@terrireddish2522]

I really enjoy watching all the practical jobs around the homestead ♥️ keep them coming,it would be really nice to see the little silkie chicken that roams your big place if she's still around ♥️🐓

[@inin125]

hay you all how are you all doing I miss you I was with out a computer for almost a yr 2or 3 mor homesteaders and I was missing you all I enjoy seeing you and your husband in all you do like now that your doing things together you look so good

[@bonnieisabelle3641]

I haven’t seen you for awhile, fir some reason I wasn’t getting notifications and couldn’t find you. WOW, Charlie is HUGE!!!

[@moemo777]

I agree with Amanda Hannah - it is always nice seeing the two of you work together. My husband and I love working together also!!

[@evanjameson5437]

repairing fences is the most relaxing work for me--I use to spend all day reapiring fence lines and the next thing you know the sun was setting and the Coyotes were howling..

[@renamaemcdonald2075]

Good fence repairs! Charlie is so gentle 😍

[@riettedevilliers6592]

Love the way the 2 of you work as a team💞

[@annes25693]

We are new to your area and we are learning a lot about managing fences with our creek flooding.

[@HumesLittleHomestead]

Such a neat part of your property!! Love this update!

[@angelaburrell-lewis2955]

The Dynamic Duo at work again. Stay safe.

[@scrapironprepper]

We live on the river and also have our business on another river. After 50 years my family has lost two homes and a restaurant building due to floods. We build back and keep on going. I can feel your pain. Love the layout of your land. Go catch some trout in that stream...........lol

[@karenladwig3856]

nice to see a couple working together!

[@laurieg2436]

Oh I bet that pasture is beautiful in the spring!!!

[@lenalyles2712]

We had a wire puller that saved our hands when we repaired or replaced barb wire. Any leaning trees need to be cut or you'll be replacing fence after every storm. Another good thing near ditches or creeks is blackberry bushes. We trans planted hundreds of them along the creeks we had and it worked great and added benefit of fruit.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

What was the main reason to plant the blackberry bushes?

[@camicri4263]

Lots of work you guys! Glad you did it! I hope you were all safe through the storm! God bless

[@z144000]

Thank you for sharing Kevin & Sarah. God Bless you all in Love. ( shared to f/b )

[@colliecoform4854]

Good morning from the Hudson Valley of New York!

[@rosaking8488]

Oh my goodness! I loved how Charlie was so close to Kevin while he was working on the fence next to Charlie’s feed platform. Lol.

[@txnana5459]

I love when y’all bring us along on a normal day, thanks!

[@fowlplayfunnyfarm1234]

Right brother! “It’s only temporary unless it works!”

[@Jaynes-Path]

Lots of work for sure! I'll bet that when there was Goats on that land that they ate much of the leaves and brush that caused it to fail on you. That old farmer knew what he was doing to make the fence last this long.

[@aleshiasterland460]

In our farm the pigs were very smart. If that electric fence stopped working they were GONE!!!!

[@stevebegley9873]

Me and my wife liked your videos. We were wondering what you guys do for a living. You can't pay your bills with a hobby farm. We know that's what we have. Have fun.

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

We are self employed farmers and video creators

[@tracytaylor9346]

Your "day in the life" videos are my favorite!

[@imari2305]

Wow lot's of work on the homestead. That pasture is going to look beautiful once Spring starts and the gras begins growing.

[@elizabethcopeman8860]

I was so happy to see you set the chain saw down when you crossed the downed fence. When we were still on our farm, my oldest son was using a chain saw but he made the mistake of not setting it down while stepping over an obstacle. Needless to say, we spent a long evening in the ER of the hospital.

[@menopausalbarbie7467]

Sending you guys love from Mid Wales UK 💜💜💜

[@annamariajan2570]

It's nice to see how well organized you guys are and that you have all the right equipment to do the job properly. Well done.

[@brendaAmerrick]

Man! You guys be careful. Copperheads are SO hard to see in leaf debris like that! You guys are a lot younger than us and probably have better eyesite; but I would still stir with a long handled rake or hoe or something first, just to see if anything "kicks up". :-)

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Would they be out this time of year in their area?

[@patriciaandrews6803]

I love videos like this. Raw and true life. Keeping sweet Rose in my thoughts. Can't wait to see her calf!! Love baby animals!!

[@ravenmoon1165]

Thanks for sharing your day. It is educational and makes one feel like they can do it! Great fix.

[@TcOkie57]

Watching from Oklahoma, you guys are working very hard and doing an great job. It takes a hard job in the farm.

[@atomicbd100]

I love how you work so well together!

[@sharibc3597]

Looks like you’ve got a good mess! Water can do so much damage! Been there, done that! Feels good to get it all fixed tho! 😊

[@jdp6ofus]

I appreciate you showing real life and your solutions. As we are setting up our homestead, it helps to see what others do for similar situations as ours so we can try and adapt that solution to our place. Thamks