We Couldn't Do This Without Them

[@midoriiakina623]

Suggestion for the area of land that gets too much wind, you could put a row or two of trees for a small orchard, either fruits or nuts, or build a quick post and wire frame for climbing bushes, such as blackberries and whatnot, to not only act as a windbreak but also provide produce. Considering the wide-open area and lack of shade, you'd want to look for something sun-loving. Or maybe just plant a bunch of sunflowers, they would thrive in an area like that, once it's been improved by the chickens.

[@picklesgherkin]

homesteading is a 24-hour seven-day-a-week job. and with a little one on the way, you guys are holding your own. that deserves two thumbs up in my opinion.

[@dianapollex3266]

I love that you depend on your boys. Gives them respect for you and helps build confidence. Good job dad👍

[@barbarabrand190]

Sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees, but some trees stand out anyway. You have accomplished so much in such a short time. The boys have grown from little children to such handsome young men. Megan looks wonderful, a blessing on the way...who knew. I'm so proud of you and yours, and I dont even know you, must be the grandmother in me. Thank you for taking the time put to share i really enjoy the vlogs.

[@marylouise890]

@Barbara I totally agree with everything you said! I Have only been subbed for a short time. So happy I found these beautiful young Homesteaders! 😊✝️😊

[@shazakaacutehugsenglish6215]

Agree also x

[@jenniferrescott1149]

You should think about planting some kind of wind break for the area that gets so much wind.. Even when you get the soil built up the wind will be tearing up your garden. We did a row of 60 lilacs.. To try and break up the wind that hits our garden.. There's a lot things you could grow that would be better than lilacs I'm sure. I'm loving your compost area/routine.. I'm glad your getting to enjoy this pregnancy Ben

[@michellekupczak1280]

Would not cutting grass on that area or leaving it longer between the cutting. Sun beating down it and the wind need to leave the grass longer. Place looks good. Enjoy.

[@letmework6254]

Ben and Meg; you two are so cute! Good things come to those who wait patiently upon the Lord and persevere, and I believe he has blessed you for this! You are an inspiration to viewers around the globe and obviously your own boys! 🥰

[@HghgBoovier]

My thought's exactly! If you only plant a couple in the first year you should be able to make cuttings from them in the following two or three years. That way you can plant a lot without buying a lot.

[@emilyblierpeterson3599]

@@HghgBoovier Yes and even cuttings from wild trees and bushes would be great, free so no big pressure for everything to 'take', very hardy.. . Perhaps thinking ahead as to what the 'future' goats would enjoy browsing or cut (event to dry) to feed them .

[@acornhomestead3575]

I love lilacs! It's a childhood thing. I have 4 growing in my yard and they can just go crazy I'm OK with that

[@janetleeharrison]

Your house rebuild has turned the corner! We can all see the light at the end of the tunnel now! YIPPEE, great job! Strong sons with a strong work ethic instilled in them through watching their parents. Keep going, you're doing fantastic!

[@doncaranci2547]

Wore my new shirt today and a lady in the store said she also watches.. WE stopped and talked about your videos for a good 1o mins. Gotta love it..

[@TheHollarHomestead]

That is super cool!!

[@christineosborne3155]

Just got my shirt yesterday and can't wait to wear it!

[@rebeccapettifer6553]

@Carrieann Guerrero That is seriously a wonderful idea! I bet they have nothing left after the boys have gotten so big! Meg please do a registry! I want to get you something but would rather give you something you really need! 🍼🍼🍼🍼🌷🌷🌷👣👣👣👣🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🙏🙏

[@arlenejohnson3825]

@@rebeccapettifer6553 For sure with the registry, great idea Rebecca!

[@codyleeser392]

@Carrieann Guerrero lol. baby might need a wagon, a chainsaw, duck pond, windbreak trees... Meg will probably use one of those baby wrap things to carry about the little Hollar. A Hollar Hauler. lol.

[@joansmith3492]

I like how you say “my boys”: with lots of pride and love.

[@p.k.gilliam8157]

It's amazing how much the pigs do. So do y'all not have an issue with feral hogs? We do here on the Gulf Coast of Tx. JUST HORRIBLE! So we can't let our domestic hogs pasture with only the electric fence. It would be great if we could. Congratulations on your efforts and new baby! BTW! ARIAT BOOTS ROCK! YES THEY DO! KUDOS! We love watching y'all's journey and hope you have a great bounty. We just got 8in.of rain and expect more today. I pray y'all don't get it out your way! GODBLESS!

[@bumblebee7922]

Awwww... Meg, you are just glowing "prettiness" if at all possible, as you are already beautiful. LOVE your precious baby bump. ADORABLE!!!! Your guys are awesome!!! Blessings....

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Meg is looking Absolutely Beautiful. So glad you are getting to experience this pregnancy with her and the boys. Your doing a great job on everything. The boys are learning as well as helping. The pigs are so funny Feed Me Mister lol. Your Bird collection is growing by leaps and bounds lol. The Garden is looking great also. Your Family won't go hungry that's for sure. Wonderful feeling I'm sure. Always Great to get a Video update from You Folks. God Bless and Peace Be With You All ☮️🙏❣️

[@Mbusowabalondo]

I love what you doing with the boys they appreciate what they are doing because you praise them and they are very confident in their work. Thanks Meg and Ben for taking good care of your boys and homestead. May God bless you all and keep you all safe and happy. ❤️😍🙏

[@salliebeard1899]

Love the booted child & the barefoot children..... Awesome 👍😁❣️🤗☑️☑️☑️☑️☑️ Checking those projects off the list... Hugs for Everyone 🤗🤗🤗🤗 SENDING A BRIGHT WHITE LIGHT OF LOVE TO SURROUND THE UNIVERSE 🤗💞💖🤗 AND EVERYONE 🤗❣️❣️🤗

[@jenedge5949]

Just discovered you and your homestead. I'm so bummed I missed the Ariat give away. The only western boots I've ever had were Ariat. I love them. Didn't realized they made rubber boots. I will be looking into that. My husband and I are both essential workers, but we have found time to start a vegetable garden this year. Learning a lot about no till and Ruth Stout. Makes it feasible for busy people. Thanks for sharing. We keep bees and we're talking about chickens, but we have a fox that runs through our suburban back yard on a regular.

[@MsCaterific]

I love love LOVE that you captured 'a day in the life of the Hollars'. I've been living in isolation for 7yrs (trauma/anxiety/depression 😞) so it's nice to see how you "normal" folks live. I'm living vicariously through you both. I imagine vlogging will slow down quite a bit once the baby is born, in August is it? Right at harvest time? Crazy times ahead! It's riDONKculous that Justin manages to vlog almost daily, but he's affectionately a little loco. I appreciate his passionate self 💛 It's amazing how you two have been able to transform your 'white trailer trash ghetto' property to this beautiful oasis that you have now. You 2 have vision, yo! 👊Pound it! Can't wait for your next vlog.

[@MagdaRantanplan]

Those IBC totes are awesome and was a great idea. And after you are finished with the birds you can easily pull them outside, wash them out and let the sun do the rest. I feel you dont need to apologize about the content you have not been posting, spring is a bussy time for homesteaders without building a house, you are doing both.

[@marycountry]

What does IBC stand for in the totes? Getting my chickens in two weeks.

[@MagdaRantanplan]

@@marycountry Intermediate Bulk Container, the most common ones are with a pallet at the bottom, a white plastic tank and a metal cage around them. They do come in different sizes: 1,040 and 1,250 litres or 275 and 330 US gal.

[@acornhomestead3575]

That was nice. I move my 5 hens every few weeks not really a mobile tractor here. It's a plastic Wendy house on a stand and 12 foot security fencing in bad shape but it works well enough. Today it was a much nicer day and being Sunday (my only day off) I have done minimal chores. It so lovely to see your boys become young, independent men 😍! I'm so glad you did the composting thing I wanted to see too. Thank you

[@rstevewarmorycom]

Ya know, if you rake rotting leaf litter from your forest onto a big tarp and drag it to the garden and till it in a bit, your soil will be much improved.

[@notthereyethomestead8413]

What an awesome job on the mobile home!! I think many of us rejoice when another layer is complete, I am sure you did when you finished the floor!! The flock is popping at the seams, so precious, your helpers are awesome!! Blessings in abundance to all of you!!

[@SuesSecretGarden3]

All I can say is precious precious precious you guys are. Yes your boys are blessing and the are so gentle with the animal kind hand. Ben you and Meg are blessed to have each other. A Be what can I say you are a Jack of all trades. Love you guys and that's real. When I see a video nothing come before it. Keep living that Dream that trailer is going to be awesome and your boys are learning from their Dad and Mom life and the skills. Take care and stay safe👍🎈🌷🙏

[@GravInducedSleepTrac]

You are both so blessed to have such wonderful children! Beautiful family! :)

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

About talking to the animals: they do best when their people talk to them and they probably understand more than we imagine. I also follow Lumnah Acres, dunno if you do, but Al talks to his critters all the time. It IS "normal"

[@kjmorley]

So true. I know all of Al’s goats names and most of his chickens. :-)

[@faithrada]

The Hollars and the Lumnahs are our Favorite Homesteaders. Gooood People. 😉

[@faithrada]

@@kjmorley 🐐🐐🛠🐔🦆🔨🌱⛏

[@priscillahorvath4487]

Faith Rada b

[@lorypeterson5502]

Love Lumnah Acres!

[@codyleeser392]

send one of the kids up in the tree house with a camera and give us a tour. A more effective wind break rather than a row of something is to stagger bushes and trees about 2-3 rows in a zigzag pattern. It will increase the birds (and insect eating) and create a nice micro forest garden area. A wind break is most effective when it lets 70% of the wind to pass thru.

[@donnaspear8494]

I love how you trust your sons to do chores on their own. It gives them a "can do attitude". I believe children should have responsibility for little things. You two are wonderful parents. Hoping for a little girl next...maybe another bogo! 😊

[@normisgarden8353]

It looks so nice now, the grass is so green...the garden it's so beautiful. I love how you guys interchange the plants in the garden to have sections of different colors. 😊

[@Wardup04]

YO! You're doing it and you're kind enough to bring us along for the ride. Wish you all the best. And to any arm-chair general who may have a problem? Either do it yourself or kick rocks.

[@TheGoodHeart1000]

What nice young men you are raising! Blessings

[@wayneh3021]

Good job... The homestead is comin along well... Keep up the great work, the hard work will pay off "a body in moton stays in moton, a body that stops, kicks you in the arse (lol)", your a great dad an mum.. Nothen wrong with a bit of alone time 👍👍😊

[@anashomestead5919]

If you ever need a real moral booster go back & peek at a few of your own older videos. I went back and looked at some of mine already, and was shocked at how much worse some things were than I remembered them. I have already improved them so much, that my memory just didn't do justice to how bad it really was. What I am trying to say is it went a long way towards changing my outlook on just how much progress I have made, it was amazing.

[@neilhillman6130]

Trade and barter the Turkey's for items you don't have.

[@The44Irish]

Thinking the same, no sense repeating.

[@private15]

Or maybe for labor. Help harvesting or construction. Start a work party for a bunch of friends and each family gets a turkey.

[@rebeccapettifer6553]

@@private15 Hey I like that idea!!!! Except everyone they had help before already are growing turkeys themselves! LOL!

[@ericjohnson1008]

Yum turkey LOL

[@rebeccahenkins1697]

And of course - gifts for people who would love farm raised turkey is another’s possibility too!

[@laurietinto5211]

I just had a flashback to when you first arrived on your property, the difference you have made is incredible, from jungle of all sorts to green acres,, very impressive, well done to you all, looking forward to your next vlog 😊😊😊

[@thecornerplot]

Me 2 even went and watched the 1 st time they'd s aw this property it's all lookin amazing and megs belly 2 so cuteeeee and Ben sure does smile a hole load more hes appricated what they have built looks humble brilliant family 🥰 lo e from novice gardner in lockdown uk 🤫 x

[@laurietinto5211]

@@thecornerplot am not a novice gardener, but I have got a small veggie patch going for the first time in a few years, good luck with yours a and don't be discouraged by failure, take Hart from your success.

[@arlenejohnson3825]

You have become my favorite You tube vlogs, videos, or whatever. I enjoy watching you grow on your homestead. I've also got so many ideas from what you are doing. You have a beautiful family, can't wait to see that little one.

[@merlegandy6095]

Thanks for sharing. I enjoy watching you build your homestead. You have a beautiful place.

[@PlanetMojo]

My daughter is my big helper. She's 17 now and still helping her daddy! We built our homestead in 2011 when she was 8 years old, and she helped do that as well. It's wonderful when your children enjoy the life you build for them 😊

[@joanneganon7157]

I'm glad the Boys are helping out and the pigs too, they really are amazing 👍💥. I hope Meg is feeling well at this time in her life! Don't spread your butter too thin your bread will get d r yyy LMBO xx s to all. JO JO IN VT 💕😄🇺🇸

[@virginiawisdom7170]

What a beautiful glow Meg you look amazing. And the love in Ben's voice oh my heart. This land has a healthy healing to it. The birds look great and the boys are just an awesome team that's for sure hugs and prayers your way🌻🦋🇺🇸✈️🙏🏼💟

[@pjkz63]

Everything is coming along great. You all do a wonderful job. Ben, I’m happy that you get to watch Meg and the baby grow. And I’m sure Meg loves having you close too. I love seeing the baby Hollar bump ❤️. You have the best boys!

[@jbbashian5713]

Hey Farmer, I glad to see you acknowledging your boys for all of their help!

[@denisewilson8367]

Your baby girl is growing well, Meg. Loved the baby birds. The boys are growing like weeds too. And so much help for mom & dad. The exterior frame = check exterior plywood = check the wrap = check the doors = check the floor = check the windows = check plumbing = in progress electrical = in progress The mobile home is coming right along. You are checking off the items 1 by 1. Keep up the great work! The garden is growing well too.

[@karenrn6173]

Everything is a lovely lush green. Pigs are great for clearing. ?? Why is there no permanent fence around your vegetables??? One early day you will awaken and the critters will have had a smorgasbord of your veggies. Glad to see you have a cover over the birds, hawks and owls would love them for a treat. Hopefully Meg is feeling great. Summer can be a hard time when one is with child. The boys look like they like helping you with chores.

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

That very thing happened to my insulation. It was wrapped with plastic and the guy said it would be OK outside and it wasn't. but it seems to have all dried out with no harm. I sure am enjoying watching your work! You are amazing!!

[@PsalmS-vi8zl]

I grew up with the Waltons and Little House on the Prairie. Today's kids are growing up with all of you Homesteaders - what a good thing. Thanks for sharing homestead life with a new (and not so new) generation. Be well and God bless.🙏🙂🌹

[@estyria5961]

Haha! Love all the baby bump comments. Although to be honest, Meg, you're carrying exactly how a fit mama carries. I looked about the same, just more hilarious, because I'm really short. Loved the video, ya'll are getting tons of work done! I bet you are beyond thrilled to be done with that darn floor. Spring chicks are making me wish I could have chickens here. Ah well, I'll have birds again some day!

[@janh519]

It’s wonderful the way you share the workload on your farm! With four boys, you won’t have much work when they get older! I love your land! Your garden is really nice. I grew up on a very sloped property in Appalachia. My parents grew wonderful food there. We had a large garden very close to our house and some small “patches” of extra vegetables in other places. Dad’s aunt had moved away and her property joined ours and she had land at the bottom of our hill that was flat, so we grew extra food there too. My mother loved canning and we always had jars of vegetables to share. You are really getting a lot done on your land. I like the way your farm is “rolling” land. It’s really pretty! I can’t wait to watch more of your videos! We grew lots of chickens, too. I am in my seventies now and I’m certainly enjoying videos of your farm, as they remind me of my life when I was young! Although I was rather tired of helping with the farm work, canning vegetables and all, I went to college and became a teacher. Yet I will always enjoy seeing others grow plants and raise animals and chickens! Everyone stays busy all day and sleep very well, too!

[@jbbrown7907]

You have a sound composting system. Two optional improvements would be A) Stack your piles taller. Compost thrives on height. B) dress your new piles with mature compost, not a lot, less than your current dirt ratio. The mature, I have found speeds up the beginning stage of the breakdown. And I guess it might be C) sift the finished compost. This just makes the compost so you can apply it from something like a salt shaker. Great for dressing growing crops.

[@bodilskumsrud520]

It's a real pleasure to follow you in this journey! Sensible,down to earth,and high in spirit people!!Lovely! And what a good habit,to walk the farm in the evening,take it all in, AND observe!!That's super! Thank you!!😘🙌

[@cherylt8590]

Awesome video and its always nice when your kids are helping out with the chores,it reminds me of my younger years,when we had chores and had to milk the cows by hand,and then put the milk in milk cans and bring it out to the milk stand for the milkman to pick it up it was part of my parents income and then there was the weeding of the garden,or no swimming in the lake next to us,had to rake the yards,feed the chickens and do the hay,and cut wood out in the woods so we wouldnt freeze in the winter,and oh yeah then all the shoveling of snow lol it was a lot of work and there was more chores then ive mentioned here lol but loved it actually as that's the only way of life i knew of i miss those days,so enjoy your youth,and your kids as time flys by to quickly take it all in and cherish every second you have with your kids as it's the best thing in life itself 💙👍😊...

[@mtcarmelman632]

Homestead is looking good, you "Guys" are so awesome......THANK YOU SO MUCH for your time needed to share your life!!!!!

[@bettymann8077]

Raise the turkeys until you can get an accurate number of males/females. Save one male for breeding. Butcher the other males when they are the weight you want. Save the hens and next spring incubate their eggs so you can raise your own. We have done this for years with miniature white turkeys. Meat can be frozen or canned.

[@kelliegoldthorpe3029]

Can use a broody chicken hen to incubate duck or turkey eggs

[@sarahjohnson9556]

Watching your video, just texted my uncle asking for comfy and durable work boot recommendations for my husband for Fathers Day. Two minutes later you talk about your boots! 🙏🏼🙏🏾

[@vtmielfgirl]

You are raising those boys right and they will appreciate it. So much to do and learn. Yes, it’s a busy time on the homestead. We have a farm, so it’s planting time. Plus, we are just now putting in more garden crops. I always talk to our animals, which are simply chickens and cats - oh, and the birds, bees, and whatever else I find to talk to! 😂 You have an amazing place and will see the fruits of your labor in no time. Happy homesteading!

[@hollyhayward956]

Finished the floor, last window, look at that momentum!

[@edatao2]

ENJOY - these are the best years of your life. I so miss our farm and kids. We had a 300 acre farm in Wisconsin back in the day. We are now retired living in a small cabin just south of Lake Superior WI. Our daughter now has a 120 acre farm near Greenbay WI and we are so proud of her. It's a wonderful life!! Loads of work but can't think of a better way to live. God Bless!! Can't wait for the new baby!!!!

[@dianecharles881]

Ben I really enjoyed your thing on the compost,I’ve been doing something similar and it really did help me to understand the temperatures. You’re getting that Mobile home ready for that baby! Love you guys so much! God Bless!

[@mylifesjourney...sharonkar7802]

I love watching " A day in the life." My heart is happy now🥰🤗 Your garden is so beautiful!😍 I love your new life on the homestead. ❤🙏

[@sc0ttishlass]

Meg you are shining, you look so happy and healthy. I am glad Ben can enjoy this pregnancy with you. You two and the boys deserve every happiness.

[@lizbolick5591]

Meg you look great. The boys are great helper. Love watching your family working like well oil machine it great

[@kennethgibbons2487]

Great family - and yes I know I keep saying that but it is so enjoyable to watch you all... really good to see the boys doing their tasks... great to hear you talk about how you have stuff planned out... as usual I wish you well and pray that God continues to bless you all.

[@audreyabdo7719]

Those boys are becoming good farmers, God bless them.

[@pink6504]

Yes we love NC evening walks. I own 22 acres in Cherokee County North Carolina but my land is mostly mountains, so no farm but it's still my happy place. Luv NC.

[@glendarousseau5736]

We bought to many turkeys one year so when kill day came I said let's make ground turkey. Such an easy clean. Didn't have to worry about the pluck job as we skinned then ground meat. Roasted the carcus and made broth for soups

[@TheHollarHomestead]

That’s a good idea!

[@debragould503]

The pigs are getting so big!! Homestead is looking great.

[@thaliahelene]

I’m glad you thinned out the pig squad, too. You’d have had some trouble, I think.

[@jonabriggs8829]

Look at those Boy's work !! You're so blessed !! :) OMG, she's having a Baby !! ??!! Congratulation's Ben and Megan !! Wow !!

[@hoofandpeck]

Ben and Meg, we love you guys. Been following you for almost 2 years now. We actually got pregnant around the same time as you guys and found out we are having twins! Bogo for us! Ha. We are currently finishing our house to sell and move into a camper. You guys are inspiring! Keep it up!!

[@vickilee2185]

Ben you are doing an excellent job with the MC ing of the channel these days. How multi talented you are. Nice to let Meg do her "thing". She talked her way thru every state and does a great job of it. But maybe it's time to rest a bit. Yes your youngin's are ready to handle some of the chores. Builds strong bodies and confident young men. I laugh at some of them wearing boots and others are barefoot. They've adapted well to the homestead. Good ol country folks. Thanks for acknowledging their contribution. Well done. Have a warmer weekend.

[@RAYOFSONLITE]

Y'll are lovely hard working, clean living folk, with good standards, compassion and an abundance of love. Bless you and all your gifts and skills.

[@foxglove8836]

Your Boy's are getting Tall and a great help. Looking good. Take care

[@nanajack8527]

Can't believe how big those boys are getting....must be all that good living and hard work...lol You are such a great family I love the way you all blend together so well. All Ben needs now is his horse 😃. Meg you are blooming beautifully. Love you all, stay safe and well.

[@missmartpants2269]

I am so impressed with how y'all are moving along in your new home. I didnt find Y'all until you found your new property, but you have done so much. And I am so happy u share the baby bump with us. God bless!

[@CaryKelly11]

Another thing to consider is that your chickens are playing an active part in the carbon cycle. As the grass thrives and grows greener, it pull more carbon out of the atmosphere (sequesters) and give us more oxygen in return.

[@robinwarfield3808]

You’re right IBC totes as a brooder best thing since sliced bread. Thanks for the idea.

[@Momma4Freedom]

Awesome work on the house! You guys should be so proud of all that you have done! Tell the boys that they are rockstars! As a Momma of six, it is so heartwarming and you feel so proud when your kids come into their own. They are doing an awesome job as well as Mom and Dad!

[@marilyngodfrey868]

I love you Holler family! Meg does need extra sleep. It is so good to see what good helpers your boys are developing into! Ben your skills are making a new home for your family. It is going to be lovely. The three of us lived in a mobile home for ten years. I was so surprised at how homey it was. Our son was about 12 when we moved into it.

[@cbrammer19]

Nice job, ur little place 😬really not so little is actually taking shape, I’ve watched since you all found your place and started everything. You all seem to have your hands full for sure. Keep up the good work. It looks really nice and beautiful.

[@helencline5768]

Your wife is one lucky lady! You can do anything saves a lot of money, I really admire your hard work,love those kids,such handsome lad’s so well mannered,need to show them more often , praise them often.praise our Lord he makes it all possible….

[@paulabridge2188]

I love watching your family I have depression and I find it so motivating and encouraging to watch. So thank-you for letting us into your life. Your doing and awesome job and helping me in ways you dont even know. Thankyou ❤Paula Perth Western Australia

[@NYMusic89563]

“Your baby’s showing 💙” aww that was so cute

[@susangerryknight2571]

I'm so glad to see you guys and your well. Things look like they are coming together around the homestead. Did you know Wild and wonderful showed how to wire a power pole up to there rental house, he is an electrician. I know you said you had an issue with that with your house. Great to see you fixing the Mobil home it's coming along. You'll be in it before you know it. Thanks for taking us along on your day.

[@onothojaoreva3179]

Its awesome to watch you guys.. have really missed seeing your videos. Kudos to such huge progress. Really glad for the housing project and the birds... esp the birds. The pigs are awesome too. The boys do alot of work that is difficult to quantify.. its awesome. Meg is looking good by the way. Bless your hearts!

[@eaccristo]

Loving your life. I see the light at the end of the tunnel. Mobile home is starting to get there. Good job. Hugs

[@monikachaffey]

Wow! I'm really impressed with your composting method, that is awesome!!!!!

[@watcher256]

I wish we could all come down and spend the weekend finishing the trailer for your guys!!

[@suemarina]

Congratulations on getting all the windows .. Last week the floor. You guys are awesome

[@oxenrat]

Your lives are so full and you have done so well. I have enjoyed seeing the real that you all bring. How real is it that life is full and sometimes stops us in our tracks. You also show us that as a family, together you negotiate many wonderful and hard parts that your life has to offer. Keep up the love of the now and I agree, goats would be great, but wait for the season of "full throttle" to ease.

[@wallstreethomestead5979]

Just day to day operations and chores keep a person busy everyday. Great compost tutorial. Thank you for inviting us in and sharing your day and knowledge with us.

[@catherineashwick4730]

There is so much love in your family and on your farm! Meg, you're absolutely glowing. I love that you speak to your animals. I think spreading the love and giving them a quality life really comes circle.

[@anndillon3341]

Made my day. Thanks and God bless the Hollars!

[@margaretbedwell58]

I can't believe how far you have come along with this homestead in such a short time. The gardens look lush, your chickens, ducks and turkeys are thriving and your boys are becoming real young men taking on more responsibility with the animals. They are so tender with the chickens when they are getting moved, each gets a little cuddle. I know you are very proud of them. Thank you so much for sharing your precious time with us. Have a Blessed day.

[@vietnamvetsrock8080]

Love following this channel, I'm a retired handicapped veteran widow alone now & I live vicariously thru ya all keep up the wonderful vlogs! Thank you for what you do.

[@sweetwater7333]

I've had my ducklings in the house for two weeks, they are getting kicked out to the barn tomorrow. It doesn't matter how many times I clean out the brooder, they stink!

[@nancycowan6109]

When life as we knew it seems impossible right now, we get to be sweetly excited for your growing baby. Be well. Stay safe. ❤️

[@MichaelCarolina]

I am just amazed how good yalls garden looks...Makes my mouth water. :)

[@jennjanowicz8641]

You have been so busy! Meg is looking lovely❤ I had the same problem with my duck brooder. I had a lot of success with training them to rabbit water bottles. The difference is night and day. I did let them play in water in a kiddie pool once a day. Dried them and put them back in the brooder. Hope this helps.

[@cookingwithcharacter2322]

It's good to give them jobs! Hopefully they will feel even more connected to the homestead. :)

[@clarelove3738]

Nice to see you as always 🥰

[@kayrabey1344]

Thanks for the vlog. I enjoyed watching your boys move the chickens. So gentle. 😊

[@gailhotaling2960]

Your young men are doing a great job 💙💙💙🙏

[@pjd2709]

I just love the way your boy's treat the chicken and duck, just wish all children are like that, a credit to you both, for teaching them the right way to behave around farm animals! I feel so many farm animals are tortured by the children. Yes, you do, do a lot of work on your farm, but look at it once that is done your work load will be less, It's just now when there are lot's of things to do is a really, really busy time, but know you are doing great work for your family! Your boys are good workers also, they are going to be awesome adults! Thanks to you for all you do! Take care that way, much Blessings to you all!

[@lindas8350]

I Love your love for your sons. We have 2 grown sons and as their Mama I see how their love and concern along with interest is totally different with my husband and me. Their conversations on the phone are different with us. Now they have given us 4 precious Granddaughters and soon a great grandson. Thanks for sharing your hard work along with Megan. I will be so glad when you are through rebuilding your home. Then you can rest some. lol

[@heatherd.9390]

Ben, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you so much for filming this for us. It felt like we were on a walk around your property with you, catching up with a good friend. Meg, you look great. Pregnancy agrees with you. Those boys of yours are getting big! My word, how they have grown. It's nice to see them too. Continued blessings to you all. xo Heather🇨🇦

[@ladyindigo9835]

It is a great life so rewarding! Your family is amazing! It is wonderful to see your accomplishments!