We learned an IMPORTANT LESSON about pigs!

[@Miguel195211]

Love the Homestead! Always some new project.

[@MsTony1402]

You work so well together. It’s so lovely to watch your videos as such well functioning marriages are so rare these days.

[@mikebjornstad5855]

When I was in grade school (I'm 70 now) We had a big sow that we could not keep in. Our dog "Butch" would come to the school bus everyday to meet my two brothers and I when we got home. It wasn't a long before the sow followed Butch to meet the bus. We were the joke for a while but we would ride the sow back to the house. It wasn't long until everyone wanted get off at our house to ride the sow.

[@Jaguwarps]

That's amazing! LOL Pig as conversation starter! Thank you.

[@dianafertig2188]

Just part of the family! I my teens I had a friend with a sow we rode. So much fun!

[@mikebjornstad5855]

Our sow lived a long life raising piglets every year she was a pet just like "Butch" our 3 legged dog.

[@archaprice3372]

I adore this story!

[@letsdiscoverwine]

Thank you for giving the pigs a wallow. Some channels don't let them get have it. They move them around too fast for them to build it. Thank you for caring about them.

[@lauraskorczewski5813]

Good ole Charlie. He knows his job and nothings going to stop him. Hooray for Charlie!

[@stepone6159]

It's such a joy to see and hear you two work together. So respectful of each other. 😍💝

[@ouch65]

Better than any daytime soap opera.

[@jimnorth5173]

The young and the restless.

[@lavettemcfeeters6216]

One Life to Live (or many lives,depending on how many piglets she ends up having). Y’all’s cracked me up lol

[@thomasgleaton9811]

Charlie says," THESE ARE THE DAYS WITH OUR WIFES"

[@annettecarolherbst]

All Charlie’s Children

[@lovetohuntlovetohunt6241]

Amen these 2/4 have taken over my daytime soaps 😆

[@melodycapehartmedina2264]

Just a tip to mull over. Your boar will mangle a hog panel when he wants out. 20 years ago I learned to sink some wooden posts also to staple the panels onto also. These hogs are not pets and so strong you will need to be so careful especially when the babies are born. We tend to let out guards down but never do that with hogs. Be safe and God bless!

[@45Colleen1]

Charlie will be happy where too have him and the shade that you guys have provided him with his shelter and with the trees. God bless! 💜🙂

[@sandrabeck8788]

Your piggies are SO CUTE!! I love Mildreds coloring! I used to feed my uncle Alberts pigs grass when we visited, and sometimes my cousin would catch a piglet for me to hold. Now no one in the family has a farm, no place to visit except a petting zoo.

[@stanleypennock2118]

Mom used to say that pigs were the smartest and most bull headed living things on the farm except for me and she wasn't sure about me being smarter!

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Haha!

[@michelebushnik2874]

Charlie is the Best! And his owners are pretty awesome too!😊 So spoiled!

[@gateway8833]

Did you know up until 2002 Insulin was made from Swine pancreas? Then in 1978 Eli Lilly started making Insulin from E. coli bacteria. Pigs are amazing creatures. Great video.

[@fooddude9921]

Hey Kevin - we have the same setup for the pig's water that you used to use (nipple on a 55 gal plastic barrel). We fixed the problem of them making a wallow underneath the nipple by putting a 4ft x 4ft piece of cattle (or pig) panel underneath the barrel. This way the pigs can't dig right there and there's not enough water flowing out of the nipple for the ground to get soaked outside that 4x4ft area either. Works like a charm.

[@greenthicketfarm]

We also had this problem and built a pad with gravel and railroad ties to resolve it and it’s working great so far!

[@LandElevated]

We might think you’re a pro at farming. We got valuable ideas from your video and we’re going to share your channel with our customers who want to start a farm. Thanks for creating this!

[@waltmoore3095]

One of the best DIY channels on KZbin.

[@jenniexfuller]

Hooray for little piggies! And so awesome that nature can teach us how to nurture!

[@Truthseeker7072]

I love the way you both work together. It's just like God meant for a man and wife. God bless you

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us Kevin and Sarah, looking good around there . 👏🏻👏🏻👍👍

[@swianecki]

You are such hard workers but make it so much fun for us to watch. I am looking forward to those little piglets. God Bless!

[@odonnellsaussiehomestead8257]

Hi Sarah Was watching u clear the scrub beneath the pine and noticed your back working harder than Kevin . It reminded me how much your health has improved, more power to u ,thanks to the lord , the Doctors and the support of family. 🥰👍

[@deannabrussels5910]

I bet both of your gilts were bred but one absorbed her litter. Pigs need some things to breed and farrow successfully. You need to give your pigs at minimum a Farrowsure vaccine in addition to regular worming and add a binder to your feed such as bentonite clay. Mycotoxins are very bad this year in corn and Zeralanone is the number 1 culprit in feed causing litter failure. We have been raising pigs for 9 years in Northwest Arkansas and have learned many lessons. Please feel free to contact us with any questions 😊

[@Jomama02]

That T post driver has been worth it's weight in gold for the Homestead! You get a lot of use out of that thing! I can't imagine driving all those Tposts into the ground with a sledge!

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Me either! Kevin

[@JilliansHeart]

@@LivingTraditionsHomestead what brand and where did you purchase T Post driver, please?

[@gretaknebel8495]

@@JilliansHeart look in their amazon shop and it has it listed. The link is in the description tab.

[@JilliansHeart]

@@gretaknebel8495 sorry, don't see it. Thanks. We researched online.

[@tudywittlake1072]

We raised 4 H pigs for many years. One day on the summer. I heard my girls yelling in the living room. When I got there .Our 300 lb pig was in my living room. I found out pigs go up stairs good, but not down.Thank goods there was no poo on my living room.

[@AbundantAcresHomestead]

Oh that’s hilarious! 😆Our granddaughter used to bring chickens in the house

[@trellenrussey6293]

Ok, a chicken is a tad different than a 300 lb pig...lol

[@julierobinson2429]

You both work so well together. Soon cute babie piglets!

[@Fred.pSonic]

Charlie's gonna think the nicer more cush crib is a reward for being such a stud!

[@Fite52]

Charlie’s got nice pen now. Great work! ❤️🙏

[@happyheartgardening]

Charlie is going to LOVE that pen!

[@rociinolte9473]

Love this video,your pigs are adorable,can’t wait to see the piglets

[@heartlandokie4485]

Honeysuckle may be an invasive species but the smell it releases in the air when flowering is awesome in the spring and early summer! Love eating the flowers too as they have lots of health benefits.

[@shannonhicks8755]

Same here. Me 6yr old and I take walks through the back to collect the honeysuckle. Ours hasn't started blooming yet. Can't wait for it to start blooming though!

[@maryjemison1101]

@@ozarkdweller agree that’s what I love about this Southern States Honey Suckle And Southern Poplar and Magnificent Magnolia 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🌳🌳☘️🍀🌿💐

[@shannonhicks8755]

@@maryjemison1101 yes! Louisiana here so we got honeysuckle and magnolia galore! I am beyond thankful I left california and brought my son, now 6 1/2 and able to teach him about the beauties around us.

[@maryjemison1101]

@@shannonhicks8755 sounds wonderful that your Son growing up in nature ⭐️I love ❤️ Louisiana I’m from Mobile Alabama Gulf Coast

[@allenschmitz9644]

Not the same kind as native...so the smell is weak and not sweet...

[@abigailbelford883]

I really appreciate you guys. Every day You work hard together On your faith On your family On your farm In that order. You encourage others to stay real. You motivate others to get real. You do alot And you know how to take a pause You're not afraid to live; not afraid to share; not afraid to fall down, and not afraid to get back on the horse. And when you are, you simply do it anyway. That's pretty dang cool if I say so myself. Thanks for the video.

[@loboalamo]

I have enjoyed watching you grow into good stewards of the land and animal husbandry.

[@sandrafinney535]

Charlie got a new home out of the deal. Way to go Charlie!!

[@samanthafletcher5933]

Can't help but think Charlie probably is loving that wallow with the amount of rain we've been getting recently

[@joyces.9021]

What a beautiful space for Charlie!

[@nancyschaecher2548]

Not surprised that you will have 500 k subscribers in no time. Your content is captivating, with great editing. I can’t imagine how much time you actually invest in each video to bring us this high quality. No need to respond........I know it just takes up more of your time. I also just love seeing how you two just take for granted your physical abilities. It’s natural at your age. Brings back good memories of my earlier years. But I have way fewer responsibilities now that I’m in my 70”s. You two are such a blessing to the world. Thanks for taking us along on the journey.

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Thank you!

[@toni1111]

Nice shelter in the trees. They will like it.

[@lesliemcdaniel5845]

Great pen for Charlie!! That t post hammer is a game changer!!

[@tawniewolf3325]

Y'all are so respected and adored. America needs more people like Y'all. Like real homesteaders to show them they can live off the land through work and thinking. Knowledge is power and power to provide is a must in trying times. Seen Y'all featured in Missouri magazine and even before that. I share your channel! Up to others to catch up. Not only do I take notes while enjoying your journey but I often refer to older videos to help answer others questions. Keep on keeping on an bless!

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@Teresa.McDermott]

we always say that fence is just a suggestion to animals! I used to have a herd of kunekune pigs (it looks like you have IPPs). it's good that you made your boar a secure area. my boar really got worked up when the sows went into labor. the sows can also get kinda crazy when they go into labor and can destroy everything around them. they are strong animals! best of luck on your first litter!

[@erinwill6743]

Like teenagers sneaking out at night to see thier boyfriend or girlfriend

[@trellenrussey6293]

Hey guys, there're close to 500K so tell farmer friends, other people who just love to follow the families...

[@glendaroberts5965]

Both of you are inspiring to me. If my mobility were better I’d probably have a mini farm in my back yard by now (I would not be popular with my neighbors). I lived on a farm most all my life until my late thirties and miss it so much but watching your videos help a lot. It’s not an easy life but it’s so rewarding (plus you sleep so well at night). I wished all children had the chance to work on a farm to see where their food sources come from. Thank you guys for sharing your lives with us.

[@Jaguwarps]

Yes. Every single word of that, yes. Never farmed myself, but will be doing so within the next year. I'm both trepidatious and excited for it.

[@rogernickol941]

Nice job on the pen. Charlie will be happy.

[@bonniedunkin-brady9358]

I miss farming. Just bought a house on 3 acres in September. Plan on raising meat chickens. Going to have a nice big veggie garden. Not sure what else. I am excited to start. Love country life.

[@sallymerrell2558]

Me too! I will be doing my garden in grow bags and will get pullets as soon as it warms up. Will be planting flower seeds, maybe to sell at farmer's markets. I wish you well, Bonnie.

[@juneannbrusie2042]

We recently bought a trailer on 2 acres. Already started getting goats and rabbits. Looking forward to expanding. Enjoy your new farm

[@patriciahamer419]

Congratulations Bonnie...have fun and god bless xox

[@mariaolson5808]

You might want to try a 3 strand ground return electric fence. Top and bottom lines are live and the middle line is connected to the ground rod that the portable energizer is attached to. We keep our Berkshire boar who weighs approximately 650 lbs in with it. The top line is at about snout level( or maybe a touch higher and the other 2 lines are about 3 inches below each other. If he tries to push through he hits both ground and live and gets the full charge. He hasn't yet tried to push through and has only tested the top line once or twice. It takes a bit longer to set up, but is easier than moving panels.

[@dorenenagy564]

My sister used to raise pigs on her farm. I believe she had a 100 at one time. Not doing that anymore. Love your video's. Always so informative. Stay safe, stay well, God bless.

[@kaysmith7572]

You 2 work so well ❤ love it and the animals are treated with so much love nice looking pens. Lots room to roam.😁

[@yowilchowy8855]

Looks like a little Charlie paradise, but don't be surprised when he starts rubbing on those trees and they start coming down!!!!

[@lindalee601]

Hi Sarah and Kevin, glad to see a video today. You take such good are of your animals. Charlie's new location looks fantastic. Cant wait to the baby piglets arrive. Thanks for sharing your Homestead with all of us. Stay safe. God bless. 🙏🏻💗🌻🙏🏻💗🌻

[@marinaparker4774]

Wow...all the snow is gone! Still winter here in Okanagan BC CAN. You are a lovely couple! Now I'd like to see Sarah drive that tractor just because she can! Blessings for you and your family

[@peartreehillfarm]

You all do a great job with your videos. We enjoy watching your progress and projects. Thank you for sharing.

[@christine1373]

“Charlie won’t care his pen on an angle”. It would be hilarious if he walked over and looked at it, tilted his head, then turned around an stared at you! Who knew pigs could be so entertaining! BTW I received my Jet Star, Juliet, and Opalka tomato seeds Thursday and my Ajvarski and Golden wonder peppers, and contender green beans yesterday! I really appreciate the list you took the time to put together.

[@rbailey7880]

Me too!

[@JOHNMORIN100]

Getting YOUR seeds early makes Good sence.....

[@MM-hm2wy]

You 2 are great and personable. Love the channel!

[@tracestevens1773]

I remember we used to feed our pigs treats of coal. They love to snack on a little piece of coal once in a while. It tastes good to them.

[@bettychallenger4265]

Hope you don’t have any trouble getting Charley to his new home. Love watching you 2 work around your home. I know. The Camera is a pain. But, We love to see what you 2 do. At least to me.

[@beckymiller2185]

You two work together so well.

[@ritabrunetti381]

Excited that both females are pregnant!!

[@indianahomestead1564]

Looks fantastic! Love to watch. Blessings Leawana

[@kathiecrocker1118]

Pigs are so cute. They taste mighty good too.

[@juanitadafler7233]

Looking forward to seeing those little piglets coming in two weeks!

[@lisamadison2671]

Man that t-post driver is one of the best investments you made!

[@trellenrussey6293]

Had a friend with a hobby farm...one of her horses learned how to open the door into the kitchen, just by watching...interesting to walk down the hall to see what dogs are fussing about...and there is a horse standing just looking at me! I hollered for her to come here...quick, but didn't say why...she came running down hall, and slid to a stop...wish I'd had my cell phone in my hand for a pic!! Horse didn't want back out, had already found box of dog snacks...was foraging for more...finally had to go out to feed room in barn and get a bucket with feed to bribe him out!! And he kept trying to get back in, following when we unloading big bag dogfood, and unloading groceries...

[@allanturpin2023]

Nice new home for Charlie. Nice music selection today too.

[@allanturpin2023]

I would think even a one foot thick wood step would make the initial lift of the automatic tpost driver onto the post and getting it started much easier ergonomically. Moving the step each time you put up a post is easier than dealing with a strained back.

[@dynamite9143]

Love to listen when you have things to teach us. The rest of us would not have known ( except for experienced farmers) any of this either.

[@marilynbaldwin2934]

Great video always love to watch when you are building for your animals thank you both!

[@carolynchatham6338]

You two are are real team.

[@duanetaylor9599]

I love that T-post driver. Nice

[@richardroyles1423]

Can’t wait to see the piggies. Kansas

[@katherinedavidson8166]

Love ya'lls channel especially the canning and cooking

[@bethdeaton4649]

🤣🤨🧐🤣😊 just gotta such a chuckle out of this 👍🏼🐷 you go Charlie 😊

[@justme2059]

Just some thoughts (we did farrow to finish for 6 years). We started out with 60. We quickly grew to over 300. Some suggestions: when hogs can see out of their pen, they are more apt to get out, even with a hot wire. 2-hogs (not just ones giving birth) go nuts when delivery is soon. They act like sharks at feeding time. 3rd-we were always able to tell our guilts and sows were pregnant because their vagina (tear drop portion) points upward. If it points downwards they are open. And lastly, within 24 hrs you need to give iron shot, cut I teeth (esp if you plan on rebreeding their mom) as they will shred the nipples. It’s also easiest to cut the boys at this same time as they are easiest to handle.

[@allenschmitz9644]

Dont forgit the shots you have to give them..all pig farm jobs are NO FUN..and pigs are crafty at escaping and dream of going feral all there life to the last Oink.

[@justme2059]

@@allenschmitz9644 we only gave ours iron shots within 24 hrs of birth. Had healthy hogs for 6 years of doing farrow to finish. Now we just do finishing as no help to find in our area without hiring from other countries.

[@dogfaceponysoldiers5038]

We remember when you got that post tapper! Good purchase you two! Keep the vids coming.

[@elizabethhicks9844]

He knew he had a job to do...lol...so glad he stayed safe

[@Sarah-ff2kf]

Can’t wait to see piglets!!😁

[@margaretagodfreyt6871]

Hey to both of you and congrats on finding that out at least Charlie knew he needed to get Mable no matter what lol.of course now you know,he's on the job.

[@mahathirjais]

Hi guys... Never seen u use that T-post 'installer' b4. Any video about the device is much appreciated. Tq

[@DragonflyzPrepsteadNDesigns]

@@mahathirjais there are many videos with it being used. Scan through their videos to see it

[@gelwood99]

@@mahathirjais Kevin had to have surgery to repair a hernia so he chose to get the power pounder to save him future misery.

[@salinaroselea]

Hi looking forward to the new babies lovely big fr chef area keep safe

[@BiggestLittleFarm]

I’m new to keeping pigs, so I’m learning all I can. I was surprised when a breeder explained that a boar and sow kept together for a long time often won’t breed. Poor Charlie got friend-zoned!

[@debrabeam5474]

Great job! Hidden Valley Heights suggested I come watch. He just got 2 pregnant sows and a little 1 for bacon etc. ❤🙏

[@carmendoyle9786]

If not kids in trouble it the pigs wow they are so smart !! I love what u two do amd how much we all learn off of u two ! Thanks sharing so much be safe 🥰🇨🇦🥂

[@kajinsautumn9833]

I always wondered how metal fence posts went in! That is an awesome tool.

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Good morning to Living Tradition ho and all others too!

[@memecats5698]

The pigs face is so cute.

[@fannygrace6098]

This was so cool! 😃 Youll have to hire Charlie to be the stud manager....He probably wants to be called Chuck😄 New pen was really nice. So much more fun spreading out those little piglets and not so much work for you all at once, you’ll be able to enjoy the process. Off to a great 2021.

[@kelleyskitchen9046]

Great share. Wonderful to see how you take care of your animals

[@cecilleflowerfarm]

I grew up in a farm and we have a lot of pigs we only have 7 acres land our pigs are cage free and fence free they roam everywhere but they come back every time they have to eat, they are smart and they know their house.

[@jamesl.winter5552]

Just a note from my experience, place the point where you want it then lower the top to about waist high then place driver on the top and then walk it to vertical position and drive. It sure saves the back and shoulders. I’m 82 now so I let the young bucks take it now! Keep up the great videos. You eliminate all excuses from all ages from 10 and above to do any of your videos to and be able to do a great job on the project they are doing!!! God Bless

[@marthagriffee8939]

Please remember to put the electric wire on the inside also or he'll dig under to get to the bors when he smells them in heat. I love watching your videos. Thank you

[@edward-x3s6f]

Very interesting and peacful working on your homestead👍

[@Miss449686]

There is never a dull moment on your homestead !! Thanks for sharing.

[@hildapabon4314]

Welcome back Charlie 🐖 🌷 Great job 🤗 From Bklyn NY 1/30/21 💃

[@cygnus1965]

Good stuff, my Kune Kune pepper had her first litter on Sunday night. So I have 5 day old babies. Now my boar Donut is in with the other three females and saw him Breeding one of the twins yesterday. Life will be good this summer with plenty of pig enjoyment to come.

[@danielleharris4724]

I have found that if you tilt the tee post toward the person with the hammer he wont have to lift it above his head.

[@northvegassailrabbit3642]

Having pounded T-posts for a few years, I have found that if you tilt the post toward you or just slide the T-post in first, when mounting the pounder, you don't have to lift it as high.

[@tidelovinyankee1368]

A very informative AND humorous video.

[@jeaniepartridge6701]

I like your feeding station.

[@robinsong7298]

Nice job you guy's. God bless Shalom

[@jessicabrinkmeier2197]

Thanks for the video. We got pigs this past summer and we enjoyed them immensely. The baby piglets we got were not castrated so we had to have a Uncle come over to help us get it done. it really wasn't bad

[@sheliajones8238]

Love watching these videos

[@stucook8622]

Good ol Charlie...To dig up that tough ground try using your fork attachment and slide the forks together. That will let you tear it up some and manage the rocks you have to work with.

[@jennyboucher1762]

Great job guys. I will use this for when I get my pigs. Love you guys and your humble hearts. Keep up the good work.