Why Ballerina Farms Ruined Homesteading

[@kristinasanger]

Ballerina Farms is a farm not a homestead, I think it’s important to make that distinction. There’s a difference in how a farm and a homestead operate. Even many poorer farmers have farm hands because it’s *usually a larger operation with a different purpose. Definitely some similarities but not the same thing.

[@anacristinaangermund4246]

Exactly 💯

[@a.bentley7016]

I have no issues with Hannah. I think she has done a great job figuring out how to raise a humble family while making a name for herself, & inspiring others. I would much rather my children follow Ballarina farms vs. The Kardashians. I wish people wouldn't pick Hannah apart. No one is perfect. She is wonderful & that doesn't take anything away from you or me. Just let her be.

[@slw04]

💯The Kardashians or anyone else in the BBL culture.

[@dismurrart6648]

Humble? They live in a 3000 square foot house and are extremely wealthy. They're lying to you with pretty much everything they make and in reality, they are just cosplaying at humility. She wears designer clothes to go make her videos and they claim to do it all themselves but they have a full film crew, stylists, everything. Because they're millionaires at least.

[@a.bentley7016]

@@dismurrart6648 humble in character. She isn't there to talk about fashion or how much money they have. They are living a true meaningful life spending time with their kids on a farm cooking homemade food TOGETHER (yes with a crew because 2 himans can't do all that work alone) How is that not humble? Perhaps we have different definitions of what it is to be humble. I've met millionares who have more humble attitudes than the average joe. They have money, but you would never know because of how simple they dress and don't boast about their money. Other people like yourself do that part for them.

[@dismurrart6648]

@a.bentley7016 she's not humble in character though. She does beauty pageants. She has so many kids that they end up neglecting them and then still want more. The reason I bring up the whole crew is because part of pretending to be humble is that they claim they DON'T have people helping them except 3 farm hands and 2 people to package their meat. You can say she makes cute aesthetic stuff but it's impossible to be humble and think you're worth watching the life of. That what you say and do is worth being viewed. A beauty pageant queen who went to jiulliard and now is the face of a company who's name is about HER is NOT a humble person.

[@a.bentley7016]

@@dismurrart6648 I would consider her to be a smart woman making a name for self and an income for her family. She has been successful in bringing back to light the way of life from back in the day. To many of us this is very inspiring as we strive to serve our families, the lord, and make some honest money. Humble she is as she serves the lord and her family. She isn't exposing herself or children in the sickening ways many other women do. That is why I respect her. 💜

[@kathycurry761]

NO, NO, NO. I have been homesteading for ten years and I am realizing we are not supposed to do it ALONE. We need to come together and live in communities. I have 120 acres and I am getting people to come live with me and share living together. It is starting to really take shape. We have two families now and testing a third. Stress leads-to burnout and breakdown. You must do it together with others. I can’t say this any stronger. Passion isn’t enough especially if you get hurt or I’ll. Thanks for this video.

[@johnscotland3124]

Hope that goes well for you....I have never heard anything but heartache from bringing people onto your property.

[@trinsit]

@@johnscotland3124 it takes probational periods and screening to vet people. If they don't have the right mindset, you just bring on freeloaders looking to take advantage.

[@emiitchi4232]

This is what I want a community working together

[@CLB134]

@@emiitchi4232me too, I want to live in a commune where we each share a portion of the labor & responsibilities

[@Mimimini1000]

@@johnscotland3124 same experience

[@herchaoticwisdom]

I'm going to college here in Germany this fall to study sustainable agriculture (the degree program in English if anyone's interested. Studying in Germany is also super cheap, basically for free, unlike in the US). A prerequisite for my program is an 8-week internship at a farm or somewhere similar, and that is because this general disconnect from our food and nature. It's all pretty and aesthetic on social media, but when you smell the cow dung on an actual farm, things are a lot different. As a civilization, we unfortunately have gotten too used to convenience and comfort. There is a big difference between driving to the grocery store in an air-conditioned car to buy pre-packaged food and growing your own food. It is not for the faint of heart.

[@DarrelJones-c2f]

Well said. Studying in Germany is a great idea.

[@leslyrodriguez4870]

My God you could have not put it a better way, ❤ thanka for the tip, Germany almost free school. Got it thanks. My son would love this information

[@leslyrodriguez4870]

Question what do I need to do to be able to go to school in Germany? Where do I find info?

[@ExplorewithSarahlouise]

Ooh can you give me more details on that

[@siphokandebele]

I'm an apprentice at a small farm that is doing regenerative agriculture, I would love to do this degree program. Please share the details thanks!

[@Joshua.zero29]

I completely understand these arguments, but I typically hear the other side of this in my area. They just picture all of the work with none of the upside. For me, it's start small and add on over time until I feel like I can't handle any more. Edit: there is a reason older generations had large families.

[@hillsidehavenhomestead]

It really does help when the kids can take over their own chores (and each kid basically manages an animal type).

[@brendajones8948]

I love watching Hannah. Take a look around her home, it’s by far not perfect.

[@JJBrown-lw1dv]

As of January 2024, Hannah Neeleman, the star of the popular rural Utah influencer and beauty queen Ballerina Farm, said she doesn't have nannies. However, she does have other employees, including: Farm workers, A personal assistant, A babysitter for "date night, and A teacher to homeschool five of her school-aged children

[@Melshed]

I didn’t realize someone else is educating her kids…. I think calling that homeschooling is disingenuous, because we’re all assuming she’s spending 4+ hours a day on this alone. Her choices and wealth are fine, I don’t care at all, but it does cause problems when the rest of us feel like we’re “less than” because of assumptions we make based on what we see. It’s not her fault, just the problem with social media in general.

[@CLB134]

@@MelshedI mean, it’s largely on those who feel “less than” for being so comparative & basing your self worth on what others are doing. In the year 2024-after all the influencers who’ve been exposed for portraying a false lifestyle over the past 15 yrs-it’s futile to still fall for the fake lives (most)influencers sell. A lot of them are LARPers & materialistic narcissists

[@BeautifulEarthJa]

It's still homeschooling

[@JJBrown-lw1dv]

@@Melshed No, homeschooling these days does not mean only the parents teaching their kids. It's done in groups, and teachers are very often brought in. This is absolutely what Homeschooling means today.

[@Melshed]

That’s interesting. I think I’d still differentiate between private tutors, online school, co-ops, etc, and homeschooling. My assumption is that homeschooling is primarily parent-led. I didn’t realize that other people have a broader definition, so I’m glad to be aware of that.

[@Her.thriftedcloset]

It would be great if I had neighbors or a community who each did one thing so one person doesn’t have to do it all. One neighbor has a cow, the other, has vegetables, the other has chickens for eggs, the other goats, the other makes bread from scratch , the other has canned food (list goes on) and we all just shared from everything we have 😭only in my dreams!!

[@chasjacks9378]

Her, that is called a co-op and it works great.

[@taylorsessions4143]

What's a good rate of exchange? I keep chickens in the backyard, they require about 15 minutes per week. How many eggs for a loaf of bread that took roughly 6 hours to make, between kneading, proofing, baking? How much for a gallon of milk? Anyways, I agree that a co-op is a fantastic solution, I just don't know what's fair. A weekly rotation?

[@philspurling6414]

Not everyone has your dreams. It's your life and your work that needs to be done. Sorry tough love, many need it. To be fair, you said this was a dream and it is. Unless you join a commune. (Mrs.P)

[@miguelz8721]

Most people nowadays aren't use to hard work , that's why they quit & leave

[@DarrelJones-c2f]

Yep.

[@leslyrodriguez4870]

Well also consider the fact that people on KZbin make it seen very easy, when in reality it requires alit of work. And most of humanity is all about instant gratification! We are on the era of instant gratification. So this life style is not for everyone and only of KZbinr promoting this life style would be more honest and rally show the neety greety of what really is. Maybe we can really make a decision if this is the lifestyle we want. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people out there just wanting to make money out of content and worry about there views and like. That they sell out the principles.

[@slothisasin8240]

People also used to work together, multiple generations and multiple families helped each other. Today people are so alone, it's hard to cover everything yourself. Also, you can't just trade with each other, the state wants a slice of the cake. I keep chickens, have worked in a stable and shovel snow a couple of months per year. I have worked and destroyed my wrist, mostly due to working heavy while inflamed. Thankfully I can garden, and no-till is a huge help. The worst part is that I know that I can't do it all myself and I don't know anyone who would be willing to trade goods or services with me. Life can be very complicated.

[@shericurtice2036]

My husband and I are homesteading on less than an acre within city limits. We have three chickens soon to be six, a 25‘ x 25‘ garden with several raised beds spread throughout the yard, and a 10 x 13 greenhouse. He works full time, I’m retired but assist with an elderly parent. We can, freeze dry, ferment and try our hands at anything we think may be worthwhile and fun. We just stared all of this two years ago. It is work and we don’t have half of what most people do. It’s just small stuff but it’s work, especially if you want to be successful. Plus the biggest benefit, we’re doing this together! Many people don’t want to put forth the effort or commitment and that’s okay. It’s not for everyone. As for Hannah…I think what she does is wonderful. It seems that she utilizes her money sensibly and wants the best for her family. She didn’t ruin homesteading for anyone. They ruined it for themselves by not facing their reality. Most homesteaders don’t have the luxury of affording all that Hannah has but she (they) do work hard. She has her priorities in order. My mother traveled with me and I only had two children! I say it’s time to leave Ballerina Farm alone.

[@Lambsear565]

She got tutor, Nannie’s, money, designer brands a whole film crew. This for the channel not real life

[@missdramatica2604]

There’s a certain homesteader who I just unsubbed from because I realized they’re not actually operating a real homestead, more like larping as a homesteader but using the lifestyle as a way to advertise pointless mass produced products.

[@megb683]

My favorite is now every single video from homesteaders I used to watch for sharing knowledge are now shoving sponsors down our throats

[@schic2019]

@@megb683 I don't mind some of the sponsorship. They need the extra income. Homesteading isn't cheap nor do most make money off of it.

[@megb683]

@@schic2019 I get that but it’s the incessant promoting

[@JimTexas806]

I'm certainly trending away from the unrealistic channels like the NH family with 160KW of solar. Mowing in the snow, this is just click bait. I love channels that are real like Gabba and Hanblaceya Ranch. These are real people living real lives without a trust fund.

[@AndrewCross-z1i]

I loved this video! My wife and I have started homesteading with four chickens, and now we have moved out to a house with 12 acres. I wanted to just go full throttle, but watching this video, I will just start small by increasing the number of chickens I have.

[@katiealexander1879]

Pigs would be the next move! My parents pushed my siblings and I to do 4-H, and now that I'm in college, I miss it so much! The time I spent with my dad teaching me how to care for pigs I will always treasure. I hope to save enough for a small farm and pass that knowledge down to my kids.

[@alibarrfilmz]

The three women at the airport with Hannah were her mom, her sister and her Neice. She gets help from her family for trips and events. They have a babysitter for date night. They are living normally and reinvesting into their farm. Don’t believe everything you read. People comment on them to get more views from the BF followers and controversy. You’ll get lots of views from this so send Hannah a thank you.

[@sashalainejordan5756]

No, she made a video on how she may only cook once every other week or every week she has full staff for her children and for her farm and also for her, she makes a video on that

[@jessicalynn87]

😂 niece *^

[@littlevman2997]

The wicked will never have enough

[@dawnmulder3540]

My husband grew up on a dairy farm. Yes it’s hard work, but it is also fulfilling. Yes it can be stressful when things don’t go right, but that is anything in life. It’s not Ballerina Farm’s fault if people can’t cut it. They should have done more research than one online influencer. Or did they? 🤔

[@dcsblessedbees]

Like you said it's such a Trend or Trendy? Because many people do not realize what Work the Life Style actually takes to Live it. Farming is a Life not a Game, if you haven't growing up Farming it is a completely different Life Style. I have enjoyed watching you learn and grow, Great video Gubba.👍 Blessed Days...

[@thewhitedfarm]

I wasn’t sure if I was going to comment, but I felt inclined to because while I love your channel, I also really do love Ballerina Farm. I’m here to give my personal opinion as to why Hannah is one of my favorite inspirations. I know they’re wealthy, but they still choose to live this lifestyle that they do choose to share on their platforms. I also really enjoy watching her take the time in her kitchen to cook with her kids when she does, even if it’s only once a week, and on a $30k+ stove. I love the fact that she does have her kids homeschooled, even if she has helpers (look how many kids she has) and that she’s encouraging women, most importantly young women, that being a mother is THE most rewarding thing that life could ever possibly bring you, as a girl, as a young woman, for really any woman - she’s speaking to the next generation while pushing God front and center, and this is everything. And when you look at the media, especially young ones on social media and the way that parents are raising their children and allowing them to follow the Trans & LGBTQRS+ movement, I think it’s really important to give her credit for standing up against the “majority rules” crowd. I know and understand that her life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, but none of ours really are. But knowing that they have the funds and option to be deep in LA letting their kids grow up like the KUWTK kids using their names and money for the status quo, and yet they’re actually choosing to live the way that they are, I really do think they deserve SOME recognition.. I follow a huge number of homesteaders, and I finally got the urge to start my own channel because let’s face it, no homestead journey is ever the same as anyone elses. We bought 120 acres of raw land and chose to start our homestead journey and I’m still so new to this. I want and need all of the advice - gardening and livestock, canning and freeze drying, true farm to table cooking, everything homemade, sewing and crocheting, just give me anything to do besides being on a phone. And I know it’s ironic to say that, but when I started this homestead journey I didn’t know how much it really took to keep it going. The work, the money, the hours, and my husband works full time so I do the vast majority of the hard labor like tending to the garden, keeping approximately three acres weedeated and I’m thinning out brush with a chain saw, I homeschool our children and cook 1234567 times a day (and I try to do it as much as I can homemade), and I am currently raising one steer and a male goat plus the many many different birds I have wandering around and I make sure my tiny little cottage is aesthetically pleasing, clean and cozy and I always light a candle when I’m inside. Because at the end of a long day on the farm, I need that personal satisfaction of looking both inside and outside and getting to say to myself, “Damn what a woman YOU are, you pretty much did all of this.” And one thing that not one channel that I follow says to do, and that was to ditch my cell phone. Which actually was some of the best and most profound advice I received, and it was God who gave it to me. And then I chose to ditch a smart phone. I only use my husbands when he’s home, like right now, but during the day I have no distractions out here. I don’t allow my kids on KZbin, they don’t even watch TV, it’s strictly DVDs we approve of (because we don’t like the commercials the networks push), and they have strict screen time. I use these two hours between my husbands bedtime and my sons bedtime to squeeze in as much as I can on this little box in my hand, and one of the most important lessons I’ve learned as a homesteader is to never compare your journey to anyone else’s. Sorry that was lengthy, toodles love! 💕

[@teresarivas1169]

You are awesome! 120 aces, wow! I have 40 and I'm like...what have you done? This is too much. Funny how I have everything crammed in one corner. I'm noticing it and stretching out. And I appreciate Ballerina Farm as well. I'm gonna hop over to your channel.

[@nomanejane5766]

Always good to know who is homophobic, that u gubba forliking this comment

[@smiley2477]

I agree that she is a good role model I just feel like the husband is kinda controlling. If she is having a baby it should be her choice to have or not have an epidural. Also if she lays in bed for a week from exhaustion he could let her have a year or two off from having kids.

[@entwifey]

@@smiley2477she had mastitis. That fact was poorly reported

[@lisaelms4293]

@@smiley2477If you’re referring to the article written about them, the interviewer did everything possible to twist the truth of their story. She was called on it and had to back step quite a bit which then made her look like a dishonest liar.

[@LoveOffGrid]

We've been off grid homesteading since 2020 and you're correct about everything you say. Water was in issue here, but we solved that. We've got our power system dialed in, too. We've had chickens for 3 years but we haven't added more animals yet because we wanted to be sure we could care for them properly. We're considering adding sheep this spring now that we have our basics nailed down. Everything you bring onto your land is your responsibility - so true! I'm loving your channel.

[@TennesseeRanch]

Wishing the best for you! 😊

[@BrendaBodwin]

I was born and raised farm/ranch. Its simple.. Its a trend. A trend. Homesteading is a way of life and requires work every day. People think its cute, and that when you have everything in place, the work ends. The work never ends. Never. Also, people think they are going to be able to make a living from it. Thats highly unlikely. Sure, you can make a little income from it, but making a living takes a long time. Well, unless you have a social media channel, a product to sell, and customers from that channel. A real homestead takes a long time to make it pay for itsself. But, it can. You will not get rich from a homestead.

[@NicoleTMiller]

You hit the nail on the head! I’ve been homesteading wayyyyy before Covid and everyday waking up I fall deeper and deeper in love with it. It’s my passion, it’s my heart, and most importantly it’s my life. I agree with all your points and I’ve following you on Instagram and just subscribed to your channel. 👩🏻‍🌾🚜

[@GubbaHomestead]

Welcome to the community!

[@jimmythecricket25]

So much truth and honesty in this video. The homestead has to be your number one priority and you have to want it. You're doing great Gubba, keep up the great work.

[@GubbaHomestead]

Thank you!

[@kimberlyearly8918]

Your number one priority should be your family.

[@jimmythecricket25]

🤯

[@Nphantomhive]

@@GubbaHomestead just found your channel. I love your upbeat personality

[@justinekeesee6495]

I agree that people have unrealistic expectations but I don’t think we can really blame social media for it. (This is coming from someone who hates social media) I went and worked at at a goat farm for a day while I was looking for a good fit to do an internship and I met a girl there who was so unhappy because she thought she would just be playing with baby goats all day. And I literally said “oh well of course there’s cute baby goats but there is waaaay more to animal husbandry and farming than just playing with a cute baby when you want to. And she was like “I know that now but I didn’t when I decided to come here.”This was before tik tok or Instagram existed so I think in general people struggle with unrealistic expectations they set in their own minds. Although social media probably doesn’t help. When people see or hear anything they need to use their own brain to research and consider what all it actually entails before you jump into anything in life. Not just homesteading.

[@FleetwoodPatch]

I’m not a homesteader, but I am a prepper. I’m constantly looking for ways to better my lifestyle and be more healthy. You don’t have to dive in head first, but just start small. Switch from plastic cups to glass. Grow a garden. Raise chickens. Go with what’s in your comfort zone. Then challenge yourself.

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

We should live by guiding principles, regardless of feelings, in my opinion

[@BrendaBodwin]

God bess ya. You are 100% correct about why people quit. Its a lifestyle and the work never ends. I was born farm/ranch. BIG farm/ranch. Old ways. It's a way of life. After people got bad feed that made their chickend stop laying, and repeatedly posting on peoples social media, how to fix the problem, (over 200X), I got sick of helping the fad homesteaders. Before that it was helping people not freeze and helping them keep their animals from freezing in the south when it wasn't even that cold. 0° to 20°, while I was sitting in -30°. I honestly grew inpatient with peoples failure to prepare and to self teach. Anyway, Im glad you have the patience to teach. They need somebody like you to explain it to them. Somebody that seeks out knowledge. Somebody that also understands, its a lifestyle and requires work every day, somebody that is willing to speak the truth. Good on you. ❤

[@Spry011]

Her show is Ballerina FARM not homestead. Running a farm is way more complex than a homestead. I understand your message but if anything, she should be referenced as a good example and not a bad one. Leveraging help, accomplishing more in a day, and earning money from the business of farming prove her to be a successful mother and farmer. Keep getting the word out though - homesteading isn't easy and mistaking a rich farmer's wife who is literally a beauty queen for a humble homesteading life with little financial means is definitely going to leave anyone very disappointed! You're doing a great job!

[@Selahsrefuge]

This was all so true. Homesteading/farming is not for the faint of heart. I love my small homestead, but I do believe people get into it without realizing the amount of work it is. Even if it’s a small one (3-5 acres)…but I am kind of like you in the sense that I love knowing where my food comes from. You have to be willing to get your hands dirty.

[@TennesseeRanch]

Agreed! It takes a lot of work

[@workingmansrevolution]

Great post. I’m in the process of putting together a post on the difficulty of living on or creating a homestead. This ain’t easy. It’s tough. Yes. There is ALWAYS something going on. Time is always the shortest supply. You may start the day planning on building a shed. Get all the tools spread out and lumber there. Then……. The water pump goes out. You’ve gotta be able to adjust on the fly, or go without water for a few days. These are all part of homesteading.

[@andrewjohnsonsr6847]

As many in this comment section. Ballerina farms is exactly that, a farm. Farms are definitely different than homesteading.

[@homesteadingforbeginners]

I’ve been homesteading for over 21 yrs and I’ve been watching so many people get burned out and it makes me sad to see. That’s the main reason why I’m teaching people how to avoid burnout by giving them realistic expectations and encouragement. It’s a hard life but sooo fulfilling at the same time. ❤

[@bayoutown1990]

Absolutely! We've been on our land for now than 3 decades. It gets better as you go alone.

[@lessalonelouann]

I think people want the instant gratification. Everything now is instant. But with homesteading, you have to wait for chickens to mature for eggs. You have to wait for your plants to mature for fruits and vegetables. You have to wait for your animals to finish their pregnancy before seeing the cute little baby farm animal. It doesn't happen overnight. My chickens have quit laying for 2 months now and I'm trying to figure all that out. I bought 2 rabbits for breeding months ago and I guess they're bonded and won't breed. I'm not too worried about it and could separate and reintroduce later. I bought 4 goats for breeding that are under the age of 1 year, so I know I won't get to see cute baby goats until next year or the year after. Preserving food also takes time. You have to cook it if you're canning. Then sanitize your equipment and make sure it seals correctly... There's a lot of waiting when it comes to this type of lifestyle but so far, I feel like it's exactly what I want out of life. Self sufficiency is the main goal.

[@homesteadingforbeginners]

@@lessalonelouann yes! Learning to match the pace of nature is one of the many benefits of this lifestyle. 😊 You’re doing a great job and you have a great perspective. ❤️

[@Jmitchell498]

Life is maintenance. Real life is hard, messy, and not always pretty. We have a small backyard ‘homestead’ (if you can call it that). I totally agree. And yes, the projects are never ending.

[@bigbob16]

Thank God our forefathers had better work ethics then these homestead quitters have today or we wouldn't even have this country that we live in

[@TheNooo0b]

I wonder if the motivation was different when there was no local store, no money, and success had life or death stakes...

[@bigbob16]

I'm sure do-or-die was always a great motivator​@@TheNooo0b

[@lricci2050]

Love this message. Ballerina Farms videos 1000% romanticize homesteading. They’re beautiful videos, but A+B does not equal C when watching their videos. It just doesn’t make sense! Again, beautiful aesthetic but NOT a realistic view into homesteading REAL life!

[@JJBrown-lw1dv]

It's a farm, not a homestead. she often shows how messy her house is, and how chaotic things are. She's never claimed to be a homesteader.

[@lisaelms4293]

@@JJBrown-lw1dvThat’s just it. It’s a short video. Why would anyone think that their lives all day everyday are like the video??

[@tedduke1699]

Gubba you said it all. Your realism will help lots of people. I encourage you and those actually homesteading to find other homesteaders near you and share. Time and talent and a chance for a day at a museum. Take a lesson from the Amish. 😊 I don't homestead, but I have raised Angus for 40+ years part-time because I love it and the kids and grandkids now love the beef. Now in my "twilight years?" I still do it, not because I have to but because I want to. BRRR! it was cold out there feeding, but the three littlest heifers are precious.

[@newgenerationhomesteader]

So valuable to have this discussion about being realistic and selective based on what you want homesteading to be. four years ago I would have dived into doing it all, now as a suburban homesteaders, with 4 of our 5 kids now left home, the land we are looking for is so different. We wont' have animals because we like to travel. However community is one of the biggest things we will be looking for so we can trust the food we don't grow and purchase it from others that are totally passionate about it.

[@Chase-likethe-Bank]

I bought a 5 acre off grid house in southern Colorado for less than $200k. Yes it has been an investment of time/energy/money, but I’m looking forward to eventually being more independent.

[@TennesseeRanch]

Wishing you the best in your journey!

[@TheNooo0b]

I'm about two years into homesteading. It really is one thing after another, but I cannot see myself ever stopping. It is wonderful. I love it. I'm exhausted, but I love it. I have learned to slow down. This is not a sprint. This is a grind. I have learned to add changes slowly and incrementally. Big changes don't happen until everything is stable and settled in the most recent set of projects. I have learned to think through which projects/creatures will be a good fit on my homestead now before I act (not adding dairy animals anytime soon lol). I've learned that preparation makes for much easier change. 😊

[@harmshoney]

this is such an important message!! thank you for speaking up about it 🖤 i feel so bad for all the animals that have suffered because people wanted to "jump on the trend". homesteading isn't a trend to join, it's a lifestyle. even starting small like we have - it's a lot! we only have a small garden & chickens & we're learning sooo much. appreciate you!! xx

[@sabrinaguido6415]

So I just bought my first house this past December. It isn’t much land but I am going to try this season to begin little things. I’m getting chicks soon and I plant to plant a few fruits and veggies to see if homestead is for me.

[@liltexashomestead5083]

Thank you Gubba! I see folks getting into homestead either over romantizing or moving into this because of fear. Neither are good reasons. Your point on not leaving is spot on. You gotta love animals and you must love your view and environment. Really loved this. P.S. your skin is amazing!

[@faithfullyfitkitchen]

Oooh girl, you are describing my hubby in particular right now. I leave for work during the week and he feels incredibly burnt out from all the responsibilities. I'm hoping we can somehow bring me home full time to continue this lifestyle as I thoroughly enjoy it! Thanks for this video! Side note... I follow you on instagram and didn't realize you had a youtube. I'm tracking with your mindset on sooo many things, nice to find like-minded homesteaders!

[@dessaarnold7540]

I'm counting the days till my retirement. I'm hoping the Lord will let me live long enough to enjoy being at home.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Arguably it's everyone's personal responsibility to research deeper than Instagram when it comes to complete lifestyle changes. We should not blame other people for hanging onto those ideals like it's total gospel. Personal responsibility and accountability is major. If someone didn't realize animals were gross sometimes that's not Ballerina Farm's problem lol! All the love, but let's be real! ❤❤

[@barrettorth8413]

Personal accountability and responsibility have become dirty words in the modern era, especially among younger generations. It's much easier for them to just pass the blame to others for their own follies, like getting into something as arduous as 'homesteading' with no money, no skills, and no work ethic.

[@MindBodyNourish-]

I went looking for that video but couldn't find it. But I do love how raw your content is. Truthful factual. Definitely had me think goats and chickens are it for us.

[@biashacker]

Homesteading is hard as hell!!!!!

[@Stabbs1313]

Homesteading is not an aesthetic for the city folk, lol. You gotta want to be home and not want to go out every night. Also if you live alone have a small homestead.

[@KaspiansTravels]

It's the disingenuous that I can't take--you watch a video, seems like the person is 100% competent (because that's how they frame it), then they quit, and you find out they never were what they portrayed. It's like a bait-and-switch. They're pretending to teach something but they're actually KZbinrs *not* homesteaders. I hate to name-drop, but "Slowsteading" channel really ^!%@!'ed me off! Moved in, gave all sorts of advice, built a chicken coop, planted some things, didn't even last ONE year! "Homesteady" made it look like they'd been living off-grid in the wilderness for months, but it was only a couple weeks. That's a camping trip. Yeah, it's hard--that's a given! I just don't like when the framing is expertise, "been doing this forever", "this is forever", when it's none of those things.... Additionally, Slowsteading pushed through all the setup, things would have gotten progressively easier. ...But they were KZbinrs. /end of rant

[@earthzeroapothecary]

Isn't it also true about Doug and Stacy? I heard they actually live in a house in town and not on the property they show on YT.

[@KaspiansTravels]

@@earthzeroapothecary I've never seen that channel until now. I subscribe to a handful, and while not into "purity tests", I now have to check sincerity. I mean, if people are giving "expert" advice on how to plant carrots, but the ones I do in my backyard are better, something's gone off the rails in fake farmland! 😂

[@megb683]

I’ve commented on homesteady and asked how many more “leaving off grid” videos are they gonna post? We got into homesteading from people on YT and quickly outgrew anything we could learn from them.

[@megb683]

@@earthzeroapothecaryI’ve seen a few shows. I can’t get past that voice.

[@KaspiansTravels]

@@megb683 I unsubscribed when I figured out the A-Frame fiasco was like, only 2 weeks? 😂 By the narration, you'd think it was some Davey Crockett-level of decades.

[@clare1321]

I just want to say ballerina farms has shows a lot of content about how hard it can be. For example they showed lots of videos of them milking there new heifer who was NOT EASY!

[@mmear1683]

That's cool but I don't see why they have to show any of that. Their show is beautiful, artistic and very pleasing to the senses and that's why we watch her.

[@GlacialRidgeHomestead]

People want their lives to look like instagram pics. It is hard at first when you realize that’s not reality it is hard. But you have to focus on what IS GOOD. Like eating food you know is organic and good for you and your family.

[@dappledaylight2628]

It's a good idea to come into homesteading very slow. These people who try to do everything in a few years are forgetting to enjoy the process. Only add a new aspect to the farm when you maintain the basic stuff first. One thing at a time. Still go to the store or just buy things if you need to. You also need to be able to plan to leave starting with a few days at a time. Oh, and automate.

[@2sides_of_a_coin]

Word to the wise: start small. Get a couple of chickens and work your way up with experience.

[@BensHensFarm]

I agree, there are unrealistically expectations. Sadly, it is difficult to showcase the true reality in any video. Who has time to record or even watch 24/7 livefeed. Besides, youtube or other platforms wouldn't allow reality being shown. Anyway, I had some other thoughts, but I will leave those for another day and the different crowd. (pearls before swine). In the meantime, thanks for sharing your thoughts Gubba!

[@heathercamp8093]

I like your view of unrealistic expectations. Who thinks their life is going to be like ballerina farm is delusional. I grew up homesteading and but we didn't do it all, community is important. I started watching ballerina farm for the peaceful cooking show, it was inspirational to try new cooking ideas. Not to be like this or thinking the woman only does that. It amazes me people are jealous of her money. I think choosing one or two things to start homesteading is more realistic. Also, you're right farming is hard work. But being self sufficient is a dream for many.

[@simonaivancic]

Yes, its not easy. Life is not easy. One day it will be, moments here, but forever on the other side of eternity. But if you like to travel, why or how do you really love or want to homestead. It just doesn't go together. It doesn't come from the same mind. And thats a great advice for that goat . So glad she is better.

[@katyawingo5091]

I don’t know much about this Hannah woman. But if she has help to homeschool her kids, or farm hands helping that’s all great, but she shouldn’t act like she doesn’t. Don’t know if she is acting like she does all of it, or if she tells her viewers she has help, but she needs to be honest and show the truth, because without honesty people think homesteading is a lot easier than it really is.

[@andruaesthetik]

As someone who’s interested in homesteading, this was very helpful for me. Thank you.

[@TennesseeRanch]

Wishing you the best on your journey!

[@GlacialRidgeHomestead]

Homesteading is not a trend. More and more people are realizing our food supply is toxic and will want to grow their own food.

[@aryyahuwilliams-me1mz]

Gubba, You are aware that Chi-na is buying up on a lot of the farming land in america right?

[@bossmama7069]

I can speak for myself when I say, "I want to homestead and lets do it all at once". I know for a fact that can't happen. I have been told and watched so many videos that you take it step by step. First year, get chickens and work on growing a few things. Get used to the routine of having farm animals and a farm. THEN the next year, add another animal and more veggies. I think just like you said, so many get overwelmed. They want goats, cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, etc. They get them all at once and to me, thats to overwhelming just thinking of it. I have a dream of running a small farm with my familiy and going to the market to sell with my kids. Who knows if that dream will come to play. I'd be perfectly happy sustaining our family with just what we got. Yes we can homestead anywhere but some places do not let you. We are on my FIL's land and he wont let us have a cow or chickens. Well, we can have chickens but they can't free range and that's not our goal and he doesn't want a big coup and my MIL doesn't want to smell them. No matter what I've told them, just wont budge.

[@willbass2869]

Ballerina homestead. Lol Dang....if anyone and I mean ANYONE took that even half or 1/4 seriously as a real, for sure, homestead deserves to be committed (along with the current resident at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington D.C.)

[@jakemiester45]

For 32 years, I had a 8 acre mini farm as they say. Had my chickens, dogs and cats, my pond a small gun range, just country living. What most people don't realize is that everyone except most of the wealthy farmers, had a job that gave them health insurance a steady income to offset any set backs that will come, and they will come. You just can't up and leave for a vacation at the drop of a hat. You have to plan it well, I had to have my son come over to feed the chickens and animals and check on the property, all around his schedual (60 mile drive round trip). Like she said, there is aways something that has to be done, land, property and equipment. It took a liver transplant and other medical crap to force me to move. (well, my wife forceably insisted on it??) Can't be around bacteria and even a mini farm life is full of bacteria, chickens, compost even the pond. I do miss it. God bless and have fun.

[@ruggedmountainhomestead]

As a fellow homesteader I can attest to all of this. Great job on the video, Gubba! I think the biggest thing people don’t realize is the expense when getting started especially if you’re starting with raw land (ask me how I know 😉) I n addition to biting off more than they can chew. I knew that I didn’t want to deal with a rooster yet so I don’t have one. Doesn’t make you any less of a homesteader.

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

Good point about unrealistic expectations

[@TennesseeRanch]

Yes!!

[@pennywillis8895]

🇦🇺Everyone needs community. There are people that want to learn different parts of homesteading/farming. There needs to be somewhere for people to learn before they get land. Recommend books to learn and how to find a homestead to help at. Veggie planting, butchering, planting orchards, propagating, fencing, building structures, trenching electrical or water lines, water catchments etc etc.

[@JK-jf7xq]

I've been telling people "It's not necessarily how much experience you have, but your life circumstances during that particular season."

[@bikerandspice3706]

Watching for 5 mins and no mention of Ballerina Farm yet…clickbait?

[@giancolabird]

You are spot on with every word you said. My husband supports me verbally, but it would be nice if he helped physically. My garden became weed central seemingly over night. My chickens were attacked twice by a neighbors dog. To top it off my chickens, who get oyster shell, mineral elixir, scratch, and pellets decided their eggs were the best desert and if I get one egg a day from 20 chickens I’m lucky. Now I have to butcher them and hope the babies did not learn to do this. One thing after another. This does not include issues with my home. Funds are limited. I can see why some people watched ballerinas website and did not realize she was more fortunate than most. Money helps with everything. The rest of us have a learn as you go, rig this and that and move forward. You must all talk to ‘real farmers’ and try to understand what you are getting into. You can order a side of beef, pick up eggs or produce and start the conversation. All farmers will smirk a little and proceed to be brutally honest. Bless you all

[@happyonna]

I'm really interested in the holistic goat book. Does anyone know the title/author?

[@stephmoore22]

Totally agree with all this. We use our backyard as a little homestead. We don’t have an HOA so we’re able to have chickens. My passion for them ebbs and flows. 😆 we’ve kinda dealt with lots of illnesses with them. Some more severe illness than others. I didn’t realize all the things that could go wrong. I tried lots of vegi’s last year. had so much growing and then here come the RATS. We live in a neighborhood that apparently has lots of rats. Ugh. Our church has a community garden, so now I’m up there and just growing flowers in the backyard. It’s been a journey… the problem with Ballerina Farms and those alike is that people really believe that what she shows is reality. There is so much more going on behind the scenes. All of social media is really like that but people don’t understand that. God bless! Great video!

[@Red-ej6he]

I got sick back to back with a viral respiratory infection and then stomach infection for about 1/2 months, and it was hard to take care of my animals, but I still love my babies. I do get help from my kids in the evening if I am to sick. Only one morning did i get help. Vacations are a no go for me, I'm a homebody for the most part. I dont do rose colored glasses. Everythinf in life worth having is going to be hard work.

[@mmear1683]

Amen!

[@adventurehippie0514]

I have been telling my husband for years about moving to property and having animals he said how about you do that at this house for 4 years and see if you still want property after 4 years here with a bigger garden,cooking from scratch and as many animals as the yard can handle. So this year we expanded the garden by like 75sq ft,got 6 laying hens and I'm doing my first round of broilers(they are 2 weeks now). So far so good. I have had to make a schedule for my daily chores,my 2 house chores a day as well as my kiddos chores so they know where they are in their kiddo day because they need to be kiddos not doing farm chores just yet.

[@teresarivas1169]

You're situation is like my sister. Her yard front and back is amazing. She receives many compliments from her neighbors. Her nextdoor neighbor allowed her to take over their yard. She turned it into an orchard. Apples, plums, pears. Truly beautiful. Best wishes to you.❤

[@adventurehippie0514]

@teresarivas1169 I started purchasing dwarf fruit trees this year and plant in huge pots so they will be able to move to the new property hehe then they will be established and fruitful the same year we move. That sounds amazing what your sister is doing

[@Galactic1400]

Couldn't agree more! Idk if you would call what i have a hobby farm or homestead because some animals are just pets but we do have livestock and gardens and grow and preserve and hunt and all that cook from scratch make some of our cleaning products but we also work outside the home. My biggest rude awakening was seeing the cost of fencing. Even the cheapest fencing is so expensive! Then you see these beautiful farms with beautiful wood fencing all around and elaborate enclosures. I am happy with what i have but its hard not to compare to social media

[@GubbaHomestead]

Fencing prices are a nightmare for sure! What animals do you keep as pets?

[@Galactic1400]

@@GubbaHomestead my first farm animal! A pig named Dixie 🥰 she's the best girl. I also have a trio of rabbits that I breed for meat, but those 3 "breeders" are pets- we do breed responsibly no over breeding here. My chickens all have names and are separate from the meat raised chickens. I also have a couple of pet ducks that can not lay due to medical complications they were "spayed" or the equivalent of for ducks as you can't really spay a duck. Either way it was very expensive but they still have a place here. All in all aside from the cats and dogs we have chickens, ducks, quail, rabbits and one pig. I am hopefully getting another pig soon. Also working on preparing for my first exotic animals on the far-coatimundis 🥰

[@willbass2869]

Any task that repeatedly takes 3 hours or more EVERY day (or nearly everyday) is a recipe for burnout.

[@jasminewisecup]

Do your own thing without tearing others down.

[@trinsit]

What would be great, is if homesteaders built living spaces for people to AirBnB. You get another side income and this is specifically marketed to people as a way for them to get a taste of homesteading. Where they get to help out. Keep a warning label on the listing to say that this is a living space with living animals and people and that if you don't follow the owner's instructions, they can be kicked out without a refund if they cause problems.

[@mmear1683]

What would be great is if you didn't worry about how other people spend their money. It's absolutely none of your business and it SCREAMS JEALOUSY😬

[@dessaarnold7540]

That's a great idea

[@dessaarnold7540]

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[@bayoutown1990]

We've been homesteading for decades. Every morning we step outside is so amazing. We've been on this land for 36 years. Just walking outside to see the beauty of nature every morning is such a miracle. God it's so good! It's a lot of work but you pick away at the projects and each one helps to make the chores more manageable. Especially now, this is no time to give up.

[@tommymansel9810]

I have a solution too your pluming and being worried about pipes bursting when you have too leave in winter take #1 water cut off drains for your house; #2 pex pipe through out the home if you don't already have it I suggest replacing with pex pipe did it for my mom a few years ago and it worked awesome has too be frozen along time before pex pipe will bust over a month.

[@seaofglass77]

Hannah is a dancer right? All of your advice about learning what your getting into, building endurance, getting help, investing time and money and especially falling out of love also apply to the dance career I suppose she left behind. I love dance, but it's just as hard a life choice (in some ways, obviously not others) as homesteading.

[@janetmorgan9728]

I haven't even finished this video but you are just really hitting the nail on the head. Its interesting for me to watch the trend of Homesteading because while we homestead, my husband I were both raised that way and know the ups and downs. There is always something that is going good and something that is going terrible! This year our goats have had so many issues but our garden is the best we've had in years, for example. I have gone through phases where i had to scale WAY back because of life circumstances making the farm too overwhelming but that was ok! Once you understand the eb and flow of things you have so much better perspective and be in this for the long haul.

[@miss_naomi7377]

My husband grew up on a farm and had no desire to farm as an adult. It’s a lot of hard work. People fetishize it.

[@amysill3815]

She didn’t ruin anything.

[@Jannette-mw7fg]

Agreed, but she does sets the bar{n} high! Love her video's but I know how it is, I helped a neighbor on a farm also with 8 children, when I came at half past 7 in the morning, she always {except Sundays} had the first washing hanging out already...It is a hard live, but a rich live, full of love! It would absolutely NOT be for me though...

[@Thecottagefawn]

Yes she did.

[@lisaelms4293]

@@ThecottagefawnNo, she didn’t. It’s just that people watch a 2 to 8 minute clip and think that the whole day every day is as perfect as that short video clip. She’s not going to share a 24 hour day; only what she loves doing and loves to share while doing it. So they squeeze it into a short enough time so we don’t get bored.

[@Lambsear565]

@@lisaelms4293I hope u can see past the facade/ lies. It’s cosplaying for millionaires

[@Eclecticgardengirl]

Many people follow a trend, like homesteading, to start a KZbin channel thinking they will be stars. They don’t think about the hard work involved and reality of the process. Most real homesteaders are too busy working to film and glamorize it. We have to remember what we see on social media isn’t always reality.

[@Mimimini1000]

I can second everything you said. Everything! Got goats,sheep, chicken,ducks, rabbits, pigeons, donkeys,cat,dogs and a 300m2 veg garden.doing it all bei my self. Yes ist ist a lot of work, sometimes very very stressful,(sicknesses, extreme weather,.......)but i love my live and them. Everyone asks me why I put myself into this. Well because I'm loving it and can't imagine living a different life.❤❤❤ To you (a jeah,the house part...that is actually what's really annoying me 😂)

[@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669]

Honestly, I've never heard the Ballerina Farm channel disparage or talk about this channel. All I hear and see in the comments is just envy and jealousy.

[@woodysbarndominium]

If people really expect to step into gardening, animal keeping, and construction all at once and have a beautiful time out the gate, I don’t know what to say. These must be the same people who think they can use teas to dissolve body fat without doing anything physically. I cannot. 😂 We live on a large off grid property that’s been a hunting spot for the last 50 years, totally unmanaged. We’re building an off grid homestead & are fortunate to have some money to throw at it, but never once has it been easy. lol… just deciding where to start each day is difficult!

[@LtColDaddy71]

Who cares? Leave people alone, if you don’t like someone, don’t watch, and if you don’t have anything good to say, keep your mouth shut. The internet is full of grifters and fake guru’s. Who is who, which is which? None of us can say what’s in a persons heart. My wife had a lot of outside help. That wasn’t FOR her. It was for ME! I’m selfish and don’t want to share her with so many obligations. She was highly hesitant for the record. She passed last year from ALS. As she progressively became worse, we had a lot of help, I still bring in a lot of help now that she is gone. You are not a smart business person if you are using you time to complete tasks that takes you away from opportunities that would generate measurable financial results that far exceed what you could pay pay someone to do that task for you. I have a landscaping company tend to the immediate area around the house.

[@Leleche]

Calm yourself buddy. It's the internet 😅. Get a grip

[@mmear1683]

She's just trying to attach herself to a successful person so she can get more views and subscribers. It's sad this is the route she feels she needs to take.

[@Ambassador4Christ2022]

Sad that you can't just enjoy homesteading without tearing others down.

[@Sarahtalbert17]

Can’t help but agree with this. Who cares what everyone else is doing? Why can’t others mind their own business and do what they enjoy without criticizing? I will never get it.

[@JimTexas806]

I think it is extremely useful to hear this side of the trend. Makes my challenges seem normal! Love it.

[@Sarahtalbert17]

@@JimTexas806 good for you Jim 😆🤣

[@lynzeymurphy943]

Have you looked into Ballerina Farm? From the sounds of your video maybe not? I don’t think she has ruined homesteading and I’m a homesteader myself. She equipped herself to not make the same silly mistakes that you made in my opinion. Your video is click-baity and maybe you’re just a bit jealous she’s better at it 🤷‍♀️ sorry to be truthful.

[@lynzeymurphy943]

For context to my comment, if you looked into ballerina farm, you would know that she did a lot of visiting farms for four years while she lived in Brazil with her husband. She didn’t rush into getting animals she wasn’t prepared for and as you can see in her videos the farm she has is well equipped for the livestock she manages. You said you got a milking cow you weren’t even prepared for? I have spent 3 years on my property just purely establishing it so when I get the animals I need I will be ready for them and they will be happy here. I just feel like your video is completely wrong and you should think about what you say before you say it. Maybe actually do some research?

[@olivialoeto204]

I am on my way to homesteading. I bought an acre of land, I hope to expand. I don't like animals or gardening. I am already fatigued and tired. I'm absolutely realistic about it and dread it. But I am watching people like you to fall in love with it. I'm called to do this and have very little support. I'm with my son and work 7:30 to 16:00 and drive an hour to and fro work. I'm praying God connects me with the right people.

[@habitsofsuccess4322]

To be honest, those people who get burnt out tried to go from 0 - 100 overnight. It's the equivalent of not knowing how to swim and being dumped in the middle of the Atlantic ocean during a hurricane.

[@lotus....]

Many of these big channels have Interns and lots of help. Many just plant seeds, pull few weeds here and there and then do harvest videos."Looky what I grew!" Behind the scenes, someone else is doing the hard day in and day out labor. Some started out doing their own work but as they grew, they got lots of "help/employees, so they can do other things so its not really like they are actually homesteading anymore.

[@dougcharles6845]

Gubba mentions her Homestead Manual. It's a "beginner's guide." It's over 50 pages of stuff I need. This guide will help you get your feet wet. It will also help you figure out your "why."

[@deannaellem419]

DEATH on homestead is a real kicker for alot of people. So many people aren't exposed to the circle of life and reality and that's really hard. Thankyou for sharing this video, honesty honesty 👌🏼👌🏼

[@Kris-mj3xr]

My wife and daughter are on vacation right now with her side of the family. I’m home taking care of our 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1 pig, 25 chickens, and garden. I’m not bitter or angry, but this is the reality of trying to be more self-sufficient. I don’t have the money to pay farm hands. It’s hard work and requires a lot of sacrifice.

[@dessaarnold7540]

Bless you for giving your ladies a break. My husband calls himself my ranch hand. He's not crazy about our little homestead, but tryst to help.

[@theonetrueking2685]

If someone's dumb enough to think that this lifestyle is going to be the same as someone with millions it's not "ruining the movement." PT Barnum said there's a sucker born every minute so they messed around and found out. Twenty years ago it was vineyards because the book and movie Under the Tuscan Sun was a bit hit. Don't worry about what you can't control and put out your own content for your viewers otherwise it's just going to come off negative. People covet whatever they think is going to take all their problems away, be it homesteading, romance, drugs, overshopping - so a video isn't going to go deep enough into their souls to figure that out and cure it.

[@Livsalittlefarm]

Modern conveniences are so nice... youtube is not real life, just like TV is not real life. Ballerina Farm is just rich people playing farmer.

[@mmear1683]

Oh well it's working. The millions of people who like them don't seem to mind. Maybe we should just be HAPPY for each other that way we can find inner peace and not be DEPRESSED or whatever else your psychiatrist tells you is the reason you are unsatisfied

[@pattyny3329]

I'm 70 live in the city. Can't have animals. Each year my garden gets better with tips from homesteaders like you. Trade veg for eggs. Share with neighbor for hair cuts 😊

[@stephseckold4324]

Agree with all you say (30 years +, starting from scratch and coming from the city life) One thing you haven't mentioned is that a more traditional lifestyle doesn't mesh well with modern economic systems. Homesteading takes not only physical work but time, time we can't spend making money (unless you have made it before embarking on this journey) There's never enough hours in the day to do it all (which is why, as one of the comments below mention, farmers had big families or as another said, a connected community). Much of our time is spent on that learning curve, as we have a broken culture and don't grow up with old knowledge but also, have to accumulate infrastructure that might have already been in place on family farms. I used to watch Liziqui youtubes (live in a subtropical area and grow much that she does) and although there is debate about whether she is 'real' or a good youtuber, I'm always struck by the fact that so much old low-tech equipment is already in place on her Grandmother's farm (like sugar-cane juicers 100s of years old from 1 tonne grinding stones)- half the battle is in setting up

[@88349]

Privilege vs necessity ; as a indegenouse person this is a way of life most people do not have the necessity nore do they see the hard times coming most do not posess the fortitude to self sustain even less will make it when things truelly get tough.. the time of romantic fairy tail notions are over...🔥🔥🔥 God always restores ballence...

[@mmear1683]

Do you play a victim all the time? That is a sure way to depression...

[@philspurling6414]

Always the victims...blame it on an IG account. lol If you don't know how to properly tend to animals, don't have a green thumb. are not handy etc. please don't pretend you can do this! If people base their lives on IG, that's what happens...get in the REAL world people! Most of these people could not even handle just owning a small farm house on half an acre, with zero animals or garden! You were great, great vlog. Just owning two horses, I took one Holiday in 32 years, whilst my Parents took care of my boys...I still called them everyday at least twice to make sure the horses were ok! It was all worth it, my boys lived to be 38, yes 38, both of them. Best thing I ever did in my life. ( Mrs. P)

[@madscorpionx975]

I would love to be a homesteader but I am fully aware of the fact that I am just not able to keep up with all the needs of a homestead. Maybe I could just go help out from time to time and learn as much as I can but being entirely up to me to keep things running is beyond me as old as I am. Thanks for the vid Gubba and keep on keepin on!

[@GubbaHomestead]

Helping out and learning sounds like an amazing way to get involved!

[@msgerberra]

This just popped up my feed and me clicking your video might add to your coin but just wanted to say please do not use other business names to promote your video. You do you and do not drag another especially a woman down. Thanks.