We Have To Take Her Back!

We have to take our kunekune back to the vet again. We have a lot of work to do around the homestead but when you have a sick animal you have to stop what your doing and take care of the issue. Building an offgrid homestead from raw abandoned land in the woods.
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[@kellyestes5482]

Next time you have to take the pigs anywhere in the trailer freeze a couple of gallon jugs of water or get a bag of ice for each way. The pigs will cuddle up to them to keep from over heating. Glad Pearl is doing better 💜 🐽

[@beardedgranny6190]

yeah you can lay'em up in a pile of hay it will help with keeping the spot cool for the pigs and help slow the melting of the ice a bit ...probably not a lot but some...

[@earlinemcgahen3931]

Blackout curtains for the glass doors to block out the sun will help keep it cooler

[@ronalds.bourgeois3365]

When you get to putting the plates on for switches an receptacles put the circuit breaker number on the back of the plates, so you know which one to turn off, if working on that circuit.

[@kimross6279]

The weed eater is a neat gadget. The house is coming along. Would be an interesting video of the do's and don't of living off grid. As always God bless stay safe until the next video ❤️ 😍

[@gwenmilam3774]

Just a couple of little suggestions while you are doing your electricity, a ceiling fan on your porch. I think you all like sitting out on your porch. The second suggestion is to put an outlet in all four sides of your house outside. You will be kicking yourself later, I think, if you don’t. Two sides is not enough.

[@loucinci3922]

Now would be a good time to install blocking for cabinets and TVs to mount too. Run a 2x6 between studs so the TV mount can grab hold of something solid. Same for kitchen/bathroom cabinets. Looks great!

[@markholmes1346]

Nice to see the wiring almost complete, glad Pearl is ok! Brandy needs to get to work now, no excuses 😂🤣 jk you Brandy! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@glendastanton2443]

Just remember you can never have too many outlets. Glad Pearl is OK. The weedwacker is great! Brandi didn’t look thrilled at the thought of doing it with you.😏

[@denisebrady6858]

Pearl looks fine but so glad you Guys took her to the vet. Dutch you didn't get it for Brandi you got it for yourself hahahaha. I am 70 & when my Husband says "Oh I bought this for you' I know he wanted it all along. The new weeder is Fabulous & how much better for your back- Love It. Wow the wiring is just amazing & very wise man for labelling them for electrician. Great Video. Cheers Denise- Australia

[@katherinemckinney585]

You are so right about the humidity and Heat I live in South Texas we're having a bad drought no rain for months. Hey is very scarce here and the temperature yesterday and today was 105 and 106 with a heat index of 112. I have an old farmhouse with 100 years old we don't use air conditioning or heat, winter is one thing but summer is a bear! Your right is too hot to get out and do anything

[@lindamaskus5142]

I agree Dutch! Run everything you can think of now whether you ever use it or not because like you said, you never know later on what your needs might be. Good job guys!!

[@charlenegrady8781]

Things are looking good. House is really coming along. Pearl was a good girl for the vet. So cute👍❤️

[@lindahipp8329]

Glad the vet said Pearl was doing good. Love the WEEDEATER you bought Brandi. Looks like a lot easier on your back and arms. The house is looking good. Take care and stay safe out there. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.

[@MaryB-ps8lg]

We had a similar type weed eater years ago and it really was a time and back saver.

[@robertlamb7513]

A suggestion put an outlet on every wall outside of the house that way no matter what side of the house you were on and you need power you will have it you will not have to run a whole bunch of chords I was taught that by the teacher where I studied electrical and then HVAC when I went to trade school

[@loucinci3922]

Funny how Brandy pretended she didn't see the tall grass. She don't wanna be out there any more that you do. Its hot! Run the mower there and be done. I like the tiller option. That will be good for garden. Thanks for sharing

[@russellwatters5891]

Hoping Pearl doesn't have lasting symptoms of her infection, hopefully she'll outgrow them. The weedeater seemed a little awkward at first, but like anything else, find someone to run it and you're golden...lol Love ya'll ❤️ Reasons for and against off grid living through Dutches eyes..

[@pamelahousley7543]

House is looking really good - I know y’all will be happy when complete. Just a thought - talking about the outlets on the porch for Christmas lights - you may still want a couple to put bug zappers. Really like the new weed eater - very versatile with the attachments. Glad Pearl is ok - Take care - God Bless

[@bubbesbiz7]

Just a thought.. that weed eater seemed to take a long time. We thought maybe a push mower or used rider might have been easier. We do enjoy you videos! Happy Pearl is ok!!!

[@johnbubbajohnson5630]

Cool weeder Dutch. Thank you for sharing and God bless you and your family.....🙏❤🙏❤🙏😊🙂😀

[@lawrencetalbot55]

Hope Pearly Piggie is feeling better, love the weedeater- it's like a little lawnmower that can get into literally every nook and cranny!! It's cool watching your place develop, a bit at a time. You'll look back one day in fond remembrance of these days.

[@mamabear58walker83]

when we built our house we insulated the interior walls as well as the exterior ones. my husband was working shift at the time who am I kidding he worked shift work his whole career anyway it sound proofed the house so he could sleep and made a big difference I think in our natural gas bills without central air it stayed cool in the summer and warm in the winter (with a forced air furnace). I will preface this by saying that we live in Alberta Canada and the temperatures in the summer were 72 to 86F on average and in the winter 28 to -40F. with a natural gas water heater and about $2 a gigajoule gas we were paying about $20/month. The house we are in now we didn't build and our first month in here was over $200 I about had a heart attack. love your channel keep on doing what you're doing. Great way to bring up your family. God bless, stay safe

[@marlenefilicevelasco5333]

You got that for you Dutch! Good video!

[@cherylverhelst8245]

House is really coming along. Great idea putting in the 220 outlets for the stove and dryer just in case. Just a suggestion but I noticed the stickers still on some windows take them off asap ours left marks on the windows from the sun shining on them. Nice weed eater I’m showing that to my husband. Have a great week.

[@marigoldmeadowsfarm7495]

I know being off grid is hard right now but you just wait, once you get the house finished, solar & propane complete, you will be like a new mama, you’ll forget all about those labor pains!!! I’m rooting for you & you are all in my prayers. debby

[@debrabeam5474]

Glad Pearl is ok. It was so cute seeing Percy giving her a kiss. Percy said, I missed you Pearl but I'm not sharing the food with you😂😂 Great video. Love ya guys. God bless 🙏🙏

[@mrsdutch8994]

You're so right Debra. Lol. He sure loves her but definitely doesn't like sharing his food lol

[@jeanettec6212]

Thats a cool weed eater. Its like a lawnmower. It seems to work pretty good. I hope it is easier on the back for all of you. I think brandi needs some snake boots. I can’t believe how much is done on the house!!! Thats alot of wiring! And now plumbing and more insulation! Wow thats hot work!! Jug a lug that water! Good to hear pearl is ok. Hope she continues to good health.

[@lockedin60]

Dutch with enough portable battery generators and solar configurations if you wanted to run lights outside for Christmas you could use those solutions for the lights. I suspect that at some point someone will make a "Christmas Solar Lights Kit. I am glad that Pearl is doing better. I haven't been able to keep up with all my channels because of my mother. She has terminal cancer and it takes all three siblings to help her out.

[@fuzzylop9164]

Nice to see that the house is getting so close to being liveable. Good to hear that Pear is better. Those 2 are so cute.

[@pamelahouser3487]

I’m glad Pearl is doing so much better and the vet said she was alright. Your new weed eater/tiller looks awesome, I wish I would have had that 45 yrs ago when we had to use one. Your house is looking remarkable and wonderful.💕🙏🏻🙋🏼‍♀️

[@sandyg3639]

Glad that Pearl is going to be okay. She is such a sweet girl "pig". That weed eater is really nice. The back of my land slope down and it is very hard to mow. I might be getting one too. It is great that you have all the wiring done so that the electrician can install the box. Bless you all. 😍

[@rongray4847]

That weed eater seems pretty good, I like the attachments you can get. Your house is coming along nice but I am looking forward to seeing the new heating system. I think you and Brandi made an excellent choice there. Take care. 🌞🇨🇦

[@jennifermassie7227]

The house is gonna be beautiful!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤

[@judyc9380]

!me too, saw the visit to the dealer, fascinating alternative to my oil burning furnace , thanks for nothing Brandon.

[@dorisantwine]

that is a cool weed eater, it is in the mid 90's here on the Southeast coast of N. C. as well . We have been in mid summer since mid March, I am so over it! we only had about 4 weeks of winter and ^ weeks of Fall , this past year and this year have sucked with so much heat and so little rain.

[@misteral-jillrarbogast.8493]

Good time to work on your house. Kitchen. Kids rooms. Bathrooms shower dining room everything else. GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏🙏🌻🌻✨✨🌟🌟🤩🤩🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸you could have spent $350 on your house. Don’t you want your family on the house ???? Insulation drywall and wow unreal. Oh Dutchess how sad no house 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢why you could of had it done by now what the hell man.

[@angelsarrived2642]

It might be good idea to run more outside lights and outlets. I'm thinking flood lights, and security reasons. Especially with animals getting out and wild animals running thru the property. And no area lights to help in emergency. G-D Bless

[@conniepriddy6756]

Be sure to add outlets to the outside under the soffits so if you want to put Christmas lights out you can hook them up outside and then put a couple at the bottom to her if you need to plug into something you can. You may have already done this. But I know whenever we built our house we didn't put enough under the sofa it's the only put one and that wasn't enough. I love watching your show and seeing the kids in the pigs and the peacocks.

[@suzeewills1249]

You are almost at 400K. Yea! ❤❤❤❤ God bless your family. 😊

[@sabrinadrabing595]

Glad Pearl is ok, house is coming along! Good for y’all! Stay cool!

[@mrsdutch8994]

Me too Sabrina! I've been worried about her. She's such a sweetheart

[@PaullaWells]

Bless your hearts! It was 115 degrees in my garden yesterday. It's still 106 out there. The temps are steadily falling, but gosh it's hot. Too hot to be getting much done. Stay cool and take care of yourselves.

[@brendaseminoff615]

Totally understand running all the wires now so you have them just in case something comes up later. The pigs are so cute.

[@jchai1343]

Kudos to you for taken good care of Pearl!! The house is coming along quite nicely !!

[@joanharkin6540]

Weed eater is pretty cool !! House is coming right along !! Hot weather sucks!! Stay cool !! Love n Bless you all!!

[@barbaraharrold5361]

That weed whacker is different but I can see how it can save the back:) Brandie you need to wear Lomb pants and closed shoes and goggles :) don’t want to see you get hurt. That’s great that you have a friend who is going to help you with the electrical box:) If I can make a suggestion and that is put extra outlets in the girls bathroom and their bedroom because when they get older they’re going to have many more girl stuff to plug-in… straighteners, blow dryers and many many more things:) just a thought :) glad the little pig is doing much better but you should have used your set up you had on the back of your truck for going to the vets:) tfs stay cool and safe:)God Bless:)

[@monikastuckey8737]

Glad Pearl is doing better! Glad you got the home wired.

[@WandaJEaton]

Pearl is adorable. The house is looking good. I love your videos.

[@tracyboyd4867]

I love that weedeater great for the ladies to help out...

[@jeanburgin160]

Wow, those little girls are sneakie!!! Pearl and Percy are growing ... The week eater is nice and so easy for Brandi to use.

[@davidhoover4947]

Here in High River Alberta Canada we are having lots of rain and the River is coming up now to hopefully we don’t have a flood here again

[@jennifermassie7227]

The last thing you guys need is another flood!!❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤

[@davidhoover4947]

@@jennifermassie7227 that’s true

[@bettyl.m.6309]

If I could I would go off grid I need prayers 🙏🙏

[@forgivengirl3948]

Everything is really coming along you do a fantastic job. I’m glad a little pearl is doing OK

[@waytoson]

I love that you wrote on each wire what it is for... I have helped work on wiring, tracing it is an awful job and so time consuming.... Great job on all of it so far and happy to hear Pearl is doing so good....

[@shelleycrouch3084]

The house is coming together.your doing a great job

[@carolynjohnson6792]

Glad Pearl is ok. I bet that weed eater will help out on y'all's backs! Yeah here in middle of NC it's going to be 100 tomorrow with heat index of 110-112. At 65 & hubby 70 with COPD, we won't be outside much. I'll water the garden about 8:30 pm. Please be smart in this heat. Stay safe & hydrated 💦🥤 GOD Bless your Family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Love 🌹 from NC 💜

[@crazgirl80]

Yep NC going to be hot next 6 days. I don't remember it being this hot , I mean we where farming in the heat when I was teenager .

[@cliffords.8341]

I'm glad pearl is doing better and continues to improve. That weed trimmer is definitely a back saver. I thought it was hot and humid here in south Florida, but it appears it's worse in Oklahoma. Stay cool and be safe.

[@terencetyndall8596]

Mounting a TV on the wall notch out three studs and fit a 5/8 plywood across the studs this will make a stronger wall mount and add a reset box for internet cables and power / for dryer put 220 box also as you are doing for the stove you never know / nice to have friends that will help you

[@clydemckenzie3933]

Things are looking good. High heat and humidity are a killer.

[@coolstamper]

You need one of those Steel weed eaters to save YOUR back. You DO NOT want to hurt your back…many, many back injuries are not fixable. I hurt my back over 30 years ago and it’s given me problems every since. In fact last year I was in the hospital for a week because of my back. Yes indeed still needs to sponsor you with a weed eater!!! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@kayblack6484]

Love the weed eater. I bet the tiller attachment will be handy.

[@edmundgonzales6574]

You should put some blocking by the outlets in the room so when you hang your tv the brackets will be real sturdy and you just write down how many inches front the top or bottom the blocking is at

[@pi8506]

Glad to hear Pearl is ok. Highs 90 here, with a high 100 on Wed. New calves on my farm. Trying to keep them cool is a chore in itself. Reasons for and not. Interesting to hear what they are. I have reasons not, and for, as well. Thanks for sharing

[@RjoG62]

Know what ya mean on help with yard work, I've done it all for 39 yrs. and it gets harder every summer. I'm liking that weedeater on wheels have to check that out! You're doing great with your home and all and check often for a new video😊

[@alysiachristensen5475]

The house is really coming along!!!

[@donnaflanagan6612]

Glad Pearl is ok😊 Great work getting all that wiring done. Everything is a lot harder when it’s so hot, saps all your energy. Take care & cheers 🐨🦘🥰

[@roxannabloom1540]

My hubby might actually let me weed eat if we had one like that! I'm too short & I've had back surgery so I can't run a gas weed eater. I hope little Pearl is feeling all better by now.

[@hollydolly6630]

Nice weedeater and I'm glad the piggy is doing better. House is coming right along ✌❤✌❤

[@planca3430]

you should pick up all the sticks first i saw tons of them. good job for the kids to do first. then use a reg mower. much faster that way.

[@rhondabritt972]

Poor Pearl. Thsts was do cute laying in her water bowl. Hope she does better. I like the weed eater. It was funny when Brandy said you use your weed eater. Lol It was 98 here in NC today. Calling for 100 tomorrow. Hope ya'll have a wonderful evening. Love you guys.

[@kathywifall6844]

Good idea for or against off grid video.

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi, that weed wacker is good, but it needs to be kept at ground level as you did and it worked well, I not going to say anything, but “somebody” had it to high and it was missing everything. I was surprised about your brakers, here in the UK we always work on 240 volts but, our fuses are 10 volts for lights and 15 volts for plugs with 20 volts for showers and cookers. You have put a plug socket up for a TV, but you need to put some wood up so that the TV is well supported. I think you said about needing nailer covers when an electric cable is run through a joist to stop any danger of putting a nail though the cable when hanging drywall, I have made that mistake in the past and spent ages trying to find the problem.

[@donnaelkins186]

Fantastic 85 percent done .. Glad to he Pearl is ok. Great new weed eater Brandi and it's a tiller so cool. Great video . God bless ❤ you all ❤

[@scotthetu4411]

The weed eater is cool but maybe you can make a modification to it by adding a wheel to the neck going Infront of the string length to keep from having to tilt up and down so much and it would roll across yard a little bit easier.

[@katismith]

I live in FL where the weather seems very familiar right now. Make sure you stay hydrated. On that new weed eater, can you pull start it while it's resting on the ground or do you need to lift the front end a little? I can't wait to see your solar hooked up. Your 5 reasons to go off grid/ to not go off grid would be a cool video. Oh and definitely run the 220 for the dryer also. If fuel ⛽ prices keep climbing you might have to go on grid in self defense. But maybe OK has those deals where if you go solar you can pair up with the power company and greatly reduce the power bill even if you need it occasionally.

[@corinnerenshaw3621]

For the heat in the roof area... hot air rises and cool air falls ! If you are concerned about heat in the attic area. You may want to put a fan up there. We used to have that problem in the old house that I grew up in California.

[@lindajohnson7838]

A way to save major energy cost is t install some type of radiant barrier. Keeps things cooler in summer and warmer in winter also acts as a condensation barrier. It is well worth the initial experience. There are several different types.

[@grannygoes]

That kind of video would benefit many. In reality my belief is that you need both options in your toolbox. 2 is 1, 1 is none.

[@karenspeer7378]

I'm So Happy little piggy is doing better!! I guess you should make a video for those that think what you're doing is a picnic!! God Bless and have a Great Week!! 😀❤⚘

[@edensgarden1775]

Hello Sean and Brandy. So glad Pearl is doing better. Hopefully they both stay healthy. Looking forward to more of the house build. Have fun weed eating. Enjoy your day.

[@suzij6493]

Glad to hear Pearl is doing good... The house is moving along nicely.

[@ginamcmillen6553]

I love seeing all the progress on your house. But, oh my goodness!! I got so dizzy when that wire came down from the ceiling! Please please please be careful on those ladders Dutch. You could break some ribs so easily if you fall and they take so long to heal. I fell down my basement steps last October and I couldn't move once I hit bottom. I had broken some ribs so I laid there for six hours before I could crawl up those stairs. I still have rib pain so please be careful. I bought one of those alerts to hang around my neck. Maybe you might consider that for when you are working alone. If you fall, mine connects me to 911 & then I can connect to EMT and get help. Those are long hours to have to wait & wonder if you'll ever get help. I love the idea of the pros & cons of off-grid living. I would love it but my sister would not be able to handle it. Everyone is different so what might be a con to one person, may be a positive to another. I'd love to see your list. Take care & be safe. God bless you and your family. I wish you all the best.

[@user-ne9im2xo8u]

I sure felt for you running that wire up in attic area. I’m a Okie too and I know how hot it’s been and how hot it must have been working up high without any breeze. 🥵 Take care, drink plenty of fluids. 🫗

[@QueenAyeee]

Glad Pearl is doing better. Your home is going to be beautiful. Can't wait to see it finished. You're such s hard worker Dutch. Blessings

[@kittywright4328]

Looks like everything is starting to come together nice on the house ❤️

[@gholmes2593]

Glad the vet said Pearl is doing well. Love the weed eater. Your house is coming along very well. Stay safe.

[@rodewerk5034]

I am not sure what you're planning on a water heater You should look into a demand water heater. Theoretically they are more efficient than a tank water heater they take up a lot less space and are far easier to install and maintain. However, efficiency is based on usage if you limit the duration of a shower to seven minutes or have stop buttons on the shower nozzles they are very efficient, but what you quickly learn is they can also be luxurious, as they are demand you can run them as long as you can supply water.

[@SA-ke4zl]

Video was great! No problem here.

[@marciaborg77]

Glad to hear that pearl is going to be fine from her infection. The weedeater looks like a small push lawn mower.

[@wendyshepard2080]

We have a big wheel trimmer and is a godsend! I'm not able to hold a weed trimmer very long so the big wheel allows me to be more helpful in pasture upkeep

[@daleyounts3426]

So glad Pearl is improving

[@virginiacurrey2019]

Neat move, Dutch … sounds like my husband.. I got a lot of things.. gun, rifle, hunting bow/arrows, … so this is for Brandy to weedeat? Maybe Hayden, uh? I also got a riding lawnmower and I enjoyed using that. It’s a lot to do there, and she works… you are working constantly on the house n land. . I don’t know how you both do it! Just stay to your plan.. one day at a time..

[@CarverEngraver]

It’s hot here in SW MO .. I tore the brick off the top step of my porch because they were flaking apart .. so trying to get the mortar off of the concrete to replace the bricks is a bear in this heat … took a break until it cools a bit …I want that weed eater … All my saws and weed eaters are Stihl ..also have the Komi-System .. and my battery chainsaw for carving ..

[@chriscatherine5151]

I've seen where folks replaced the wheels with tractor supply rubber wheels to make it more all terrain 😉

[@lovinthepast4555]

You should have left that contraption on your truck. I love watching your videos. I hope Pearl gets better soon. How’s Betty and her eggs doing ? It’s hot 🥵 in Ohio. Had a storm last night. No electric for about 12 hours. My poor grand dog at 120 lbs was so hot. I opened every window I could for him. Many Blessings to y’all 🎚 Nora🥀

[@stumpy2816]

Your making progress Dutch. Take it slow and don’t get heat stroke.

[@jimr9898]

Make sure when you install your bath fans that the vent pipes either out the gable end wall or through the roof to keep the moisture from bathing from condensing on the cold roof sheathing and promoting mold and mildew and possible rotting the sheathing. Also, when buying wire, it is cheaper to buy the 250' rolls than 3 or 4 50' rolls. Having a little left over is better than making all those trips back and forth to get more wire The extra wire can come in handy for other projects or repairs. I know you have a budget but I usually buy a little more of the items I need and when done, I return the unused items for a refund.

[@stargazer4570]

Check into giving Pearl ACV! Dutch be careful working up there in this heat.. Reasons too go off grid. 1 it's money in your hands not some big tycoon. 2. Raising you own food is teaching the girls a better way of life, no food shortage to worry about, 3. Healthier. 4. Happier. 5. It is EDUCATIONAL all around,. Make your own food hunt for food animal and plant, make essential oils from the herbs you grow and pick. Girls can learn to spin wool ( alpaca ) and dye it also!

[@ronwig7665]

Hope pearl gets better,

[@stateofoklahomashallnotbei5469]

If you get the correct soloer panel setup you can get 220v from the soloer setup..

[@lockedin60]

I grew up in the city but I spent a few weeks during the summer at my cousins place in the Sandhills of NC. I remember suckering tobacco and when it was harvest time pulling some leaves to . It is hot and humid in the Sandhills so I can attest to the Southern heat and humidity.

[@JamesKnighttx]

IT Guy here. I would run a cat-5/6 to each tv back to where you plan on bringing the internet into. That way when streaming there is little to no buffering.

[@markronck3415]

We got the Dr. Equipment, Pilot XL that uses .155 string. Around 7 horse power. I been cutting 5 foot tall grass at times

[@pattiripley7599]

I wondered how much heat you would lose out the ceiling and doorway. Check a habitat for humanity restore for temporary doors. They will be cheaper. Sometimes you came find nicer stuff too. I got a beautiful unused farmhouse style kitchen sink which was exactly like I wanted for half the price. My daughter got a ton of hand painted Mexican tiles. Enough for her kitchen backsplash and table and still has a jig box left for $20 I love the weed eater. Just about everyone should be able to use it