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[@ashleydelong9270]

Why does this seem so natural? Like you’ve always been there? So happy for you all!

[@CarGroves]

Worked her tail off homesteading for 10 years, found an amazing church, 27 acres for activities, all her family and animals arrived…I don’t think you could make Jessica any happier lol

[@wanderertimetogo348]

So glad you all made it. So excited to see your future adventure.

[@annadehart1125]

Can't wait to see how it all turns out

[@geewhitaker]

I like your hair up! Trust me, in this South Carolina heat and humidity, you are going to love having it up!!!! Best of luck getting settled.

[@LowcountryGardener]

Seeing the animals on the new property makes it feel like the move is complete. Welcome Home!

[@margemoore6634]

Watched again...the ducks and geese made me cry a bit...how great to see them so happy and that will make the boys feel more like this is home. Kudos to all who helped...wish we had a crew like that when we did our long moves, but it's an adventure no matter how you get it done. Love you all...be patient with yourself and each other....so very happy for you.

[@kcomposano1]

"DUCK STOP! IM TRYING TO GIVE YOU A BETTER LIFE!!!" omg i laughed so hard!!!

[@MissChievousRN]

Chasing ducks....UGH!!! 🤣😂🤣

[@anondoe9170]

Hahaha that was hilarious

[@shirleybell238]

Looks a little bit like I imagine Heaven looks. I wish for you and your family a happy, fun filled wonderful life on your new farm. Congrats on you move.

[@weirdheathersgarden]

Is it just me getting all teary eyed watching the ducks take to the pond like that? 🥲 I’m glad the lonely mallard has friends now 🥰

[@WinkTartanBelle]

I'm a veteran of the horse show circuit. I can't even begin to tell you how daunting a task moving an entire farm seems to me! KUDOS to all the participants for making it go this smoothly. I know ANY loss seems harsh to you, but I feel like you did a terrific job! Keeping your livestock under close surveillance seems a wise idea. Animals are built to hide injury and trauma or illness, so sometimes things don't show up until after the fact. But then you know this. I'm tickled you guys are now home, with most everyone safe. I'm sure you can't wait to get your pets home as well. Blessings and hugs!

[@thenodiggardener]

Getting ready to go to a show very early one morning, my eldest goes out to feed the horses. He comes back in talking about a bird he's seen in our neighbours huge conifer trees, and asks me what it could be. Well I don't know, tell me what it looks like. Big, grey, a bit like a Pigeon. OK, well then it was probably a Pigeon. He says he doesn't think so, because it's bigger than that, so I go out to look, but there's no bird in the tree. Just as I'm about to come back in the house, a huge Heron takes flight from further off down the street. That's the bird! Seriously, Dude, that's nothing like a Pigeon in anything but colour! Ever since then Herons have been known in our Family as 'Ryan's Pigeons' 🤣

[@julieb7068]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mdsmit07]

Haha🤣

[@MissChievousRN]

🤣😂🤣They are HUGE!!!! Especially if you've been landlocked for your whole life and the biggest bird you've ever seen is a duck or a hawk!!!

[@haleymglick]

“Like what would I have to do?” I love that mindset. 🌼 I quit my corporate job at the end of May and people ask me if I’m bored….uhhh NO! I’m L-I-V-I-N’ 👩🏻‍🌾

[@darleneclark6098]

Amen. I've never "worked" so hard than I have after I retired. People think because I'm home, I'm eating bonbons and watching TV all day. Sometimes I find it difficult to just drink enough water because I'm so busy lol.

[@latishakea2492]

Agreed..retired from Army in 2016 and not bored because each season my garden keeps me together!!!

[@ljjackson7106]

Jess and MIah....It just hit me. Seriously. You are embarking upon your new life and at the same time you represent the REBIRTH of our NATION! NEVER STOP TEACHING - PARENTING - SHARING! God Bless!

[@leylagoucha3349]

I'm sitting here watching and I am literally smiling and moving closer to the screen looking at the animals because we haven't seen them in a while 😂

[@HomesteadHopeful]

Praise the Lord the animals moved without much loss. And what a happy little blessing that the lone mallard now has his tribe. Congratulations! Enjoy getting to know your property!

[@pattiripley7599]

Garden is your happy place. Totally get it. It’s a place to rest , a place of meditation, a place of prayer, a place of self support and self sustainability both spiritually and physically.. it is life in so many ways. And oftentimes less to do with the food than the soul. Glad you are finally in the new place. Can see the joy in your face

[@misstobiano]

Lol I'm crying a little bit because I'm so excited to see the animals home and your move finally made!! AAHHH!!! Jess I am SO excited for you guys, I can't wait to see your new farming adventure take off! ✨😄✨

[@crazylicious85]

Thanks for clarifying that the ducks were not transported in those small crates. I knew they weren’t, but like you said, better for others not to assume it and think that’s right 😂 That sign off was so sweet! 😭

[@thelittlebrownranch9105]

In case no one said it yet, the smaller heron is known as a Louisiana heron or tri-colored heron.

[@catese1284]

That single mallard is probably so happy - they'd much rather be in a flock - I had a mallard in with my ducks (I'm in AL) until another mallard showed up on his/her flight south (with a flock) and all of a sudden "Studley"was gone!!

[@kacie-jobradford2632]

Please plant milkweed around the pond for the monarchs!!! You've got the perfect space for it. Plant as many native plants as you can and every day you'll be amazed at the life they draw. 😁😁😁

[@shirleyk623]

YES!!! PLEASE plant milkweed for the monarch butterflies 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@angiesharp5840]

Was I the only one crying when the caravan pulled in? Welcome home 🏡😍

[@JeanneDee-zz5th]

I was running with the boys behind the trucks and trailers! :)

[@blessedbeyondmeasure318]

No, it was a corporate cry, I’m sure. I was in tears as well.

[@wendyburston3132]

Love your blessing. “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”

[@idlermo]

The way you all share your life is such a blessing…being able to experience through you the feeling of the importance of home and family and the challenges and the treasures of every day living is powerfully comforting and sweet and so life-affirming. This is just pure goodness in every video!

[@dianapollex3266]

💯

[@emptynestgardens9057]

You said that beautifully ❤️

[@dottiegyles1119]

Those are my thoughts but I couldn't put them into words!

[@elizabethelliott4471]

Your sweet babies saying, "We bless you, until next time" gets me every time! ❤️ I'm so excited for this next chapter in your life!

[@elizabethbrooks3790]

So glad they critters did OK during the transition. Everyone got there safely. Can't wait for updates in everything. Your blessed in so many ways.

[@LindsAyWithAttitude]

Except for the poor two older chickens 🐔 don't forget about those babies

[@wishesandrainbows7937]

Happy for you!! I’m living my dream vicariously through you!❤️🙏🏻🥰

[@tgaskins5650]

Welcome to South Carolina! Welcome home! Lifting you all up in prayer for a bounty of awesome blessings in this next amazing season of your lives!! God Bless you💐

[@kriswhite1344]

So happy your big move with animals is a success. BUT YOU BOTH NEED TO TAKE A DEEP BREATH.. As accumulation takes place the kids start school make new friends. Please allow your minds to settle, calm, and sit under the big tree and reflection..

[@michelleslifeonrepeat]

Oh my that circle swimming duck is my hero today.

[@LindsAyWithAttitude]

😆

[@mariannesouza8326]

I know, huh. Sweet little thing. 🦆😀

[@fivetalentsfarm]

"it's a form of worship" girl, wow. I know Jesus finds so much joy in you ❤️

[@hueryfamily]

Please show more of the animals. Especially Gabriel!! Blessings on this next step in the big move!!

[@tensiepalmer1730]

Ducks like to get out of the water to eat bugs in the grass, also to build nest and lay. Mallards mate for life. Will be interesting to see how your resident Mallard fits in. :)

[@fridomsnowbird5398]

Wild Mallards mate for life. If the duck on your lake that has the same coloring as a Mallard but is the same size as your domestic ducks then it is a Rouen. Rouens are a breed of domesticated ducks that look exactly like Mallards. Wild Mallards are a much smaller duck.

[@angiestelzer1064]

Thank you Jess & Miah for taking us along on this “move” adventure. What an adventure!! You made it - all of you - safe and sound. Thank the good Lord! I know you still have other trips to make with the house pets and miscellaneous items, but you have completed the biggest phase. Kuddos to all of you!

[@Braedenfish]

I cannot believe anyone let alone more than one was not supportive of such a courageous adventure! This is what humans were meant to do and to be.... adventurous adventurers!

[@Braedenfish]

Yes many thanks for bringing us along are definately in order. Making videos and living such a full life is work and we thank y'all for doing it!

[@gabbygertie8709]

You're all living the dream. At 70. years old and not in the best of health it's probably too late for us. But we love watching how it's done right. But we feel if we're supposed to move to 5-10 acres God will show us the way.

[@prayerworks11]

Good on you! I'm 71 and still dreaming it.

[@justgoodness333littlehomes5]

So glad the mallard found his people.

[@SouthernYankee]

Welcome home! Question is the sc heat and humidity worse than Arkansas or about the same?

[@judibohn2295]

Bout the same. I'm in NC but NC SC n Ga. Bout the same

[@TYGER0902]

SC lasts longer. Until end of October in most cases, longer the more south you go.

[@jeannamoree2172]

Why did I just get so emotional?? I'm so exceedingly happy for these animals who are about to learn they have a big, beautiful new home!!!❤

[@aprilshowershomestead]

Same!!

[@briannadboyd]

The ducks were unexpectedly my favorite part. Their first swim! So sweet.

[@JackieHall71]

Please tell your brother-in-law THANK YOU for your service. Sorry, you lost a couple of older chickens. Glad everyone else is doing so well. YOU KNOW those Ducks are excited. Your property is absolutely stunning. Praying they get your home set up quickly so you don't have to be in the RV for long. What precious friends and family you all have. You all are loved so much.

[@tuesdayskittens]

Hear hear RIP 2 chickens ❤️

[@jeanajett2719]

I bet your heart sang in relief when you saw those trailers arrive! Finally they made it home!

[@josefinacalle9283]

This makes me so happy! The joy is radiating off of you guys! This is the kind of life I’m headed towards and will one day live. You guys deserve all this joy and more! And I’m even happier you guys moved to my state! Hope to meet you one day♥️

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Your a wonderful family & friends. Thank Hod you & animals arrived safely Did I hear you will be going back for pets ( happiness). Oh but the long drive😩 The. Best of luck. M🇮🇪. Ireland 💖💐🌸🌺🤮

[@BobbleheadHomestead]

"Reunited and it feels so good..."

[@Charlotte_TSilva]

Y’all are so beautiful. I got very excited when the caravan of animals were coming in. All the animals look happy & the ducks are over the moon with their new pond. Can’t wait for your next video. Namaste 🙏🏻

[@theallenshire268]

That pond is duck heaven!! I think that clip releasing the ducks will always be one of my favorite youtube clips!

[@candacenagle505]

Watching you all BE THERE with your animals, the ducks and geese on the water, kids on a swing, animals happily grazing, and the world so big and beautiful....I feel excited and encouraged that God is in His Heaven and all is right in your world. Many blessings upon your new home.

[@tdamron4185]

**throws ducks in pond** "ok, let's go get the turkeys" NO MIAH 😂😂😂🙈 I'm delirious too 😊🥰 glad everyone is HOME 👏👏👏

[@shadowlandsfarmandcreamery5400]

I love the ducks coming out of the pond to say," Top o' the mornin'!" to you! I'm sorry you lost a few old hens, so thankful it wasn't worse! You guys look incredibly happy out there and I'm so glad!❤❤😍

[@kristykienitz3061]

Happy ducks are soooo adorable! Glad that y’all are there safe and sound. Can’t wait to see Bear , cats and Khan there too!! Blue herons are beautiful! Gorgeous property! Bless you all!

[@birdingtrip7101]

Its a Tri-colored Heron. Nice sighting! Can I come to bird your area and get you set up on the birds you have? Happy Face.

[@reneeb4308]

The young boys have grown so tall over the summer.

[@ralphnsandimartin]

Now you need to change your "About" because you are a big family on a big farm. Your location has now changed.

[@delana6463]

I couldn't stop smiling a sec while watching this one. Watching you plant your roots there in your new refuge brought such joy to my heart. The ducks expressed it best, just pure joy, so do the faces on the little guys. So SO So very happy for you all. And for us, getting to come along with you on this new adventure and chapter in your lives. Thank you! So much love from here to there, just can't stop smiling.

[@richprich]

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[@richprich]

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[@BrutalPoppySeed]

I love seeing these young people achieving so much through hard work. I wouldn’t even know how to start with all this even though it’s my life long dream. I hope one day I will be able to see this much light in my life.

[@julieb7068]

Tiny steps. Just one. Each day. Make a plan and work the plan! One step. What’s your first one? Do it. Then just do the next step.

[@artistinagarden]

Oh what a relief to have the animals moved! "The happy ducks!" We have a pond with koi fish that I have shared on my channel. I panicked a little when you said you have a Heron at your pond, lol! We have had one visit our pond, He caught one of our koi and we lost "Nemo" to the heron. It's a risk we take when adding fish into our pond. I am so excited to see what comes next on your adventures now in South Carolina!

[@BramptonGardener]

Love your channel! Poor nemo. Herons are so cool looking though.

[@diananazaroff5266]

I can't stop smiling. I'm so happy you're home... Keep posting as much as you can, when you can. Your joy is contagious and helps many of us to keep pushing forward with our dreams...

[@gwynethpruden3704]

I’ve felt that gardening for you Jess, is an integral part of your being. It’s always been therapeutic in different ways for me, both as a child growing up on a farm, and even now. I just KNEW you couldn’t wait to start your garden!

[@anacrespo38]

May every step you take our lord takes before you to enforce ALL THE BLESSINGS YOU WILL RECEIVE IN YOUR NEW HOMESTEAD. NO REGRETS JUST MEMORIES TO BUILD.🙏👍😇🥰🎊🎉🎉🎉🐕🐈🐎🦌🐂🐄🐖🐑🐐🦙🐇🐓🦃🦆🦚🦋🏵🌹🥀🌺🌻🌼🌷⚘🌱🌲🌴🦗🐝🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍 🍉🍈🌽🥬🥦🥕🌶🥒🍇🍊🍋🥓🥚🍎🍐🍑🍒🍓🍄🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅

[@newhopehomestead5621]

Welcome Home! We are so happy to have you in SC. It is a great place to live. I'm in York County. I love it here but it is one of the more expensive counties to live in. We are working on paying off our debt and will be looking for more land soon. For now, we are doing the best on 2ac.

[@melisaarrington7025]

Welcome home animals and family from neighboring state Western North Carolina near Asheville. Best wishes!!

[@jacquelinecrawford3297]

Welcome to SC. I’m in the upstate. Be careful this week with hot temps as y’all work.

[@leylagoucha3349]

Aww those ducks and geese look so happy, they truly are living their best life ❤️

[@heritagefarmrabbitry4161]

So happy you all are moved. I live in NC and got excited when I heard y'all had moved closer. Dont let this heat and humidity get the beat of you.

[@childofgod94]

Seeing you guys get to go home to your forever home is so exciting and has given me a second wind to get through the last days of our race to ours. It has given me so much hope today that someday soon we will be going home to our forever home finally and what a beautiful day that will be.

[@gmarcum2625]

To see all who are waiting for us will be such a happy time.

[@walterlang151]

First annual Duck Toss! Thanks for the great videos.

[@tinabloomfield7228]

Just gotta says it.....LOVE when Miah says . ."look at them ducks just swimmin"!!! I had to rewind the video to watch it twice 🤣🤣🤣🤣 They look so happy on the water ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Apledore]

Last November, I moved my homeschooling, toddler-containing family to a new house only 30 minutes away, and started setting up a little farm for the first time. People have told my husband and I that we have too much going on, but you make our transition look easy - and I respect you so much for that!

[@kolafoltin]

Guard your home time and you will do fine.

[@-attemptingtherandom-2777]

Well I be darned! I came here to check in on my other "family" and here tis another blessing from them! xox

[@LeaC816]

Oh my heck.. You need a floating duck house on the pond now! I have a bunch of them pinned on Pinterest... only problem is I don’t have a pond.... or ducks! 🤣🤣🤣

[@cathyamerine5140]

Welcome to y’all’s Forever Home! Stay cool as you can in this SC heat.

[@courtney526]

So excited for you guys 🥺 welcome to the East coast!! ❤️

[@reneeclark9903]

I love how happy your human babies are to be there. I wish you all a long, happy and fulfilling life on your new farm.

[@gracefilipe1234]

I understand your need to garden. I need it like air. I have been in apartments and I gardened in pots. I ended up having to rent a room and I still had to garden. I am now renting a room in a friend's home. She graciously let's me have my citrus and other tropical fruit trees in her home. She also let's me do all her gardens for her and plant her patio up. I love it and I am looking forward to the day God blesses me with my own farm so I can grow even more tropical and local produce. Love you guys. Be blessed beyond measure and may your new farm bring you great joy and abundance.

[@debinbc]

WELCOME HOME JESSICA AND MIAH AND FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS YOUS ALL ENJOY YOUR NEXT CHAPTER🙏🙏💕😍

[@debbenelson1219]

"The garden is a place of rest for me" Ditto! You feel like a kindred spirit Jess. Blessings on your journey.

[@diannemiller4754]

I love watching the ducks flying backwards. Neat trick Jess!! Yeah you all are home. Your garden is your lifeline, sweet place, I am so excited to see your begin garden.

[@nancythomas-wardm.b.a2993]

Blessings back to.you ALL xxxxx Can you boys swim? n

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

You have come home! So tranquil, looks like everyone's happy place! May God gift you with many happy years there!!

[@lynnebrown-hardy1566]

Excited to see your vision come to life over the next months and years. Thankful y’all made it there safely

[@morganclapp5554]

Every day i have cried over your move! Today was happy tears!! I found you when i needed to find myself and you helped me. Im trying to get my place where i want it and im so happy i will be able to build with my mentor now!

[@cathyspain9354]

Blue Heron, we have one at our dock in FL. He come by the dock every time we fish waiting on a little brim. We call him Harry the Heron. He has been here for years.

[@rachelgrinnell]

I'm interested to know if you all will build a pool once your home is built. I know you have never said anything about it but I feel like it might be nice!

[@hey948]

Same

[@jujube2407]

Why would you need a pool? Theychave 2 ponds? To include the swing over the pond..

[@jessking2272]

Those ponds are pretty awesome! Look up natural pools. That is something I would like to do someday. The pond where we live doesn’t hold water, so I’m wondering if I could talk my husband into a couple of pigs to help pack it. We have a lot of feral hogs where I live, but they would probably not be too happy beings stuck in one field.

[@jujube2407]

@@jessking2272 if you can close them in... and feed them... they might not mind to much... they will never be tame... but pack down your pond and then pasure raised grass fed pork? Not a bad idea...lol

[@jessking2272]

@@jujube2407 not a bad idea!

[@lcostantino7931]

Water foul probably saying " we landed in Paradise" LOL

[@kathleenmcginley4827]

I think my favorite part of this video is when the caravan with the animals pulled in and the boys went running after screaming with joy. A Hallmark moment, of family & pets arriving to your new home. Dad is home! Thank you so much for taking the time out to post what is unfolding. I share your joy watching all your animals feasting on their new landscape and pond. I know you will show more & I can't wait!

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Congratulations on the new home and property. It feels so good doesn't it. My husband and I just moved into our first home and we are so happy here, it feels like such an accomplishment. We've been here for about a yr and a half now, but construction has been on hold for a while. Thanks for sharing with us Jess. You live on a wonderful, peaceful piece of property. I wish you the best of luck there. Now your closer to me here in Central Florida, the bugs take a bit of getting used to. I'm not sure about your climate but we have over 60% humidity almost everyday of the yr lol. The summers are exceptionally brutal, both sun intensity, heat and humidity. I'm so glad all of your animals made it there ok. Can't wait to see what it turns out to be❤

[@jeffandcindyquales1168]

I understand your need of a garden of your own. It's where you find your quite place and for me as well. It helps me feel closer to God! May God bless you in your new journey 🙏 I will be continuing with my prayers for you 💝

[@vickieginn7503]

I don’t know why but I cried when they pulled in the driveway!!! Welcome home! Just waiting on Bear and company!

[@deborahkelley8641]

Beautiful Jess, I’m happy For you all!! Prayers for a Safe final Travel to your Beautiful Homestead in SC! Hugs from VA ❤️❤️the Welcome Signs and Sunflowers!!! Animals are definitely going to be in their glory. Waving from Virginia , native from NH

[@pamb548]

Was so glad to see your post and to find out they made it with the animals without any trouble. Been praying for you. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@greniis]

Your shout of joy when you were on the 4-wheeler brought tears to my eyes.

[@TriStarHomestead]

Where did you guys find your property at? Did you work with a realtor when looking or just exhausting Zillow searches like the rest of us? lol Kind of a crazy time to be buying land right now and with money burning a hole in my pocket it makes searching hard. Congrats on the new property!

[@debwallace100]

I love that the mallard was so happy for a new family! Be careful with the herons. They will eat chicks and ducklings. We live on a lake, and get wild ducks and Canadian geese. They usually leave the goslings alone, because they are bigger.

[@lpsports]

I was also going to let you know that Great Blue Herons are predatory. I have a video of one catching and swallowing a squirrel whole. They are gorgeous and HUGE! but they gotta eat and I don't think they are too picky...

[@lisaawild]

Yeah my Mom saw a heron walk out of the river up in their yard and grab a chipmunk. She was so upset and then she said it got another one, so they had one left. Seriously traumatized my Momma. I was surprised to hear they did that since we used to live on a lake and the herons and egrets nested in our cove and I never saw them eat anything but fish.

[@tracystuder1018]

Don't know if anyone else has mentioned it, (Or if you already know) but Great blue herons will gladly kill and eat ducklings if your ducks hatch any out.

[@dottiewelch6964]

Yay!!! I’m so happy to see y’all made it there safely and the animals are happy and doing well. I look forward to watching your journey. Thank you for sharing with me . 🌻🌻🌻🥰

[@fishermanfund]

WELCOME TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND THIS DREADFUL HEAT.

[@leylagoucha3349]

Such a beautiful new home, so much nature surrounding this family 😌

[@chrisleiser1013]

It would be a good idea to build an island out of sealed PVC pipe and weed fabric covered with soil that floats in the center of the pond as soon as you can so the ducks and geese can rest safely at night away from predators. They bulld these in Germany for swans,. Anchor it with something heavy attached to a rope.

[@DeconstructionBarbie91]

I am so excited you are on the other side!! Yes, there are things your still going to have to do and travel involved but this is the biggest part. Where your brain can finally stop thinking about all the moving parts! I totally understand getting some gardens in. Yes, you need to be restful, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still do stuff to worm towards the goal. You’ll be resting all winter long 😁

[@mariafolch8067]

I doubt she will be resting all winter, as she will experience milder winters in SC than in Arkansas.

[@DeconstructionBarbie91]

@@mariafolch8067 I live close to them. It’s still more rest than a summer crop. I don’t ever “stop” gardening. But there are times of year it is more hands off and there is more rest time.

[@HiddenCreekHomestead]

Welcome neighbors! Our new homestead is only about 40 minutes away!

[@amandar7719]

If a young dog is in (say) a car accident and needs one hip ball sliced - nature helps form a perfect joint “replacement”. The best therapy is then to swim. Your young duck will be fine now it has a pond. It’s amazing to see old veterinary practices work.... (sorry vets, who prefer expensive double hip replacement procedures 😳😬... - running away with tin hat firmly in place.) 😐

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Wow I didn’t know this!

[@amandar7719]

@@RootsandRefugeFarm Yes. The body builds replacement cartilage that forms a ball. I’ve never looked into why it wasn’t a “procedure” for humans. Perhaps hip replacement for the elderly has to do with the inability to naturally produce cartilage. Dunno. Ask an older vet.... I was a veterinary nurse for a number of years. Assisted in hip shearing procedures for young dogs. Genetically weak duo hip problems with some dogs (like Alsatians) was a different matter. But accidents with one (smashed) hip on a formally healthy dog, shearing the hip ball off was standard procedure. I adopted a dog with such a procedure when I worked as a veterinary nurse. Two months swimming in a light tidal sea estuary and he fully recovered as in no hopping on dry land. Added bonus he sensed when the salmon and sea bass were running.. win win win! 😃

[@Silverstreamhomecrafts]

@@amandar7719 humans just don't grow cartlidge as fast or well enough to form a psuedo hip ball and we're bipedal so hip is in too loose a configuration

[@amandar7719]

@@Silverstreamhomecrafts I knew there was a good reason why it doesn’t work with humans. Bless you for explaining. I remember being told long ago but didn’t file it in my head for future reference. My main point was how brilliant swimming is for animals to recover the use of an injured repaired leg rather than continue to favour/strengthen the compensating leg.

[@DeborahCaldwell77]

If you put an organic blue dye in your pond that is designed for that use, it will prevent the voracious blue herons from seeing the fish in the pond. They are just awful awful or good good hunters and they will wipe out the stock in half an hour. Quite dreadful even though they are beautiful.