Yay! Baby PIGS are HERE! And 8 Meals for the FREEZER!

It's going to be a fun day on the homestead! After doing the morning chores, Sarah and Grace work together to preserve some of the spring garden harvest and THEN Kevin and Sarah go get the new homestead pigs!!!
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[@heavensanchor6055]

Your daughter looks like your clone. Sooo cute

[@dorothyfu7540]

@nb112953 They have the same voice.

[@millermeadows6359]

Shes probably going noooo with hearing that my daughters would lol

[@sandrakohlstedt8583]

Was thinking the same thing! 👵🏻 ❤️

[@Simply_rat99]

The other daughter is the dads clone.

[@printaboul]

@nb112953 And same voice .... she's her daughter that's for sure.

[@orscrub3161]

LOLOLOLOL! Read the title of your video..........baby pigs are arriving......8 meals for the freezer! 🤣

[@coramdayo]

Yep, I thought the same exact thing!

[@sheri023]

Me too. Oh no! not the piglets!

[@nancypollard4531]

Thank for the kindness and compassion that you show to all of your animals. I could never be a farmer because everything would become a life long pet. If we are going to eat meat is is so important that all creatures are given a great natural life. So... Thanks again. You guys are awesome.

[@sandraperdun8911]

nancy pollard lol that’s what happened with our chickens and rabbits 🤗

[@penelopepenobscot4475]

That's why I prefer venison. I tell all of our hunters that they cannot shoot my yard deer.

[@Stoopsfamilyadventures]

Pigs bite and can break bones. Of they still have the tusks they will stab the human. My dad has a nasty scar when moving a very unhappy pig.

[@kathyduke4738]

@@Stoopsfamilyadventures Did you ever pick up a piglet while in the pen. Those sows can get mean and fast on their feet. But we had lots of fun.

[@nancypollard4531]

@@Stoopsfamilyadventures what does that have to do treating an animal humanely?

[@mclamb2011]

Would love to see more ways of preserving produce.

[@marybalantic2683]

“Gorgeous pigs” and “Pig math” are words ya don’t hear every day! Your girls are beautiful!

[@aliceadler4569]

The ducks are so big now!!! Cannot believe how big they have gotten!!! I guess the “little” ones do not hang with the “big” ones!!! Your rooster is such a proud guy!!!

[@shannonstephens4245]

It looks like you went back in time to help your younger self with the peas!!!!!LOL!!!

[@paulaniles6457]

No doubt you have a mini me!!! Such a beautiful young lady!!

[@Rosethatwantstomove]

Your daughter sure looks like you even same mannerisms & smile.

[@lynnemawson5382]

Nobody will ever question the parentage of that young lady. I thoroughly enjoyed this video watching all of the animals getting up in the morning.

[@Miss449686]

Great video -- thanks for sharing the blanching chart. I printed a copy to put in my recipe book. Putting green beans in the freezer today. I planted Blue Lake, Contender, and Romano bush beans. I have picked the Contender 3 times so far.

[@tinadouglas2838]

Congratulations on the pigs. Yea, pigs squeal if you look at them cross eyed. Lol. Have a blessed day.

[@shwetamujumdar699]

Grace is such a pretty girl, like mama like daughter!!!! Reminds me of my little niece..

[@VeysPlace]

I love the fact that your beautiful daughter is helping you.. Shows that you are teaching her too. She looks so much like her mother. Tell her she doesn't need to be shy, she did great.

[@dorispowell7643]

Super video to watch with morning coffee. Your daughters are very beautiful. Nice looking healthy family..

[@cajunlane3191]

If you put your canning funnel into the top of the ziplock bag, you can dump the produce into the bag much easier. Blessings on your day for treasured mother daughter experience.

[@ndnjohn]

I think it's great that the kids are involved. Our future depends on them. I raised mine the same way. Although they don't do much gardening, it's instilled in them. Soooo important. Thanks for another great video.

[@lesadietrich4784]

Great video. Yay, pigs! Preserving food, whoot-whoot! May God continue to bless you.

[@thethess3054]

Yeaaaa!! Field Trip! The one pig looks like he has a bull's-eye on his butt. LoL. Wow your daughter is the spitting image of you. Snap peas and cauliflower look great. Mouth watering for cauliflower and cheese soup with some of Kev's rustic bread and your homemade butter! 😋 Fun video. Tfs. One question- where is the blanch chart?

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Vegetable Blanching Chart: www.myfrugalhome.com/printables/vegetable-blanching-times.pdf

[@thethess3054]

Thanks!

[@knitvids]

Loved seeing your beautiful girls! Excited to see your pigs grow up too!

[@lindalee601]

So nice to see you teaching your daughter how to be a homemaker. So looks like her mama. So pretty! The three little piggies are adorable. 🐷🐷🐷🌻🌻💕💕💕

[@celinebridges7817]

Hey Kevin and Sarah 🤗 What adorable pigs.. great job on the vegetables.. learn something new . Never thought of putting cauliflower in the freezer.. wow your girls are growing up fast and there gorgeous.. Great video guys thanks 🥰 Blessing 👩‍🌾

[@jesusislord2457]

Yay on another great video! Hey Kevin, did you hear what those ducks called you when you let them out? Such ingrates! I am thankful for you to be so blessed with a beautiful family and all your harvests. Peace and Love for you all

[@sissydewoody8717]

ln my 80s. ,many happy memories of food prep with Mom and Sister. Ditto for you gals. Re: pickled cauliflower ... YESyesyesYES!

[@Nana-zi9xq]

Sissy Dewoody my favorite pickle

[@robertlafollette8931]

The pigs are great. Nice to see the girls again it been a long time. God Bless. "BACON'!

[@bunnyk3602]

Your daughter looks so much like you. Love your videos.

[@jenendahunter8207]

Hi Kevin and Sarah! The pigs look great! Sarah I hope you do a video on the pickled cauliflower, it is my all time favorite pickled item, I was to make some so badly!!! Jenenda 🍅🍅🍅

[@michelebushnik2874]

Omgeee mom! Grace is your mini me!❤ She laughs and smiles exactly like you! Love those dimples on you both☺

[@dianaleemelander9148]

I do love those release of the birds. Tonight, her in Pikeville Tennessee we need wepted feet!🙋🐥😊😊💖

[@stinkygraykitty6808]

Hahaha the running of the chickens!

[@luciyoung777]

YOU ARE SO BLESSED LOVELY DAUGHTER YOU LOOK JUST LIKE YOUR DAUGHTER THANK YOU LOTS FOR SHARING.

[@missmartpants2269]

Ewww, the veggies ive been seeing at the store do Not look like that. I'm so glad you guys helped me to start gardening more. God bless!

[@dailylife6432]

We just got our four pigs home. We also have two potbelly pigs for pets and the grandbaby's. We got three barrows and a gilt, we are going to keep the gilt this year and breed her for next year. They are so much fun to have. Good luck with yours.

[@trishkeane7586]

Would love to see how you pickle cauliflower.

[@donaldmiller8629]

Mother and daughter look like two age levels of twins. The piggy's are home now . They will soon become accustomed to their new digs. Now I want to toot the horn and ring the bell . My grandson has been drafted to play baseball with the Boston Red Sox ! He was drafted on June 5th. He made his plan when he was nine years old. He would play Little League , then Sr. Little League , then high school , college and then play for his favorite team , the Dodgers . So far , his plan has worked out except the Dodgers passed him over. The Dodgers were interested but they chose a lesser but more well known player. So , Dean ( DEANO ) Miller will play for Boston instead. Like all newly drafted players Deano will begin in the Minor Leagues. I don't expect that he will stay there very long. All that Deano needs now is a baseball fan base.

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Wow! We are so proud of him even though we have never met him! That is an amazing goal accomplished! We’ll be watching for him in the majors in no time!

[@margaretking6389]

really enjoyed seeing your daughters my how they have grown. The one helping you do the video of blanching for the freezer did an excellent job!!! The piglets are so cute.

[@RhondaRichter-1234]

I have a daughter named Grace!!! And she is awesome!! God Bless your family and thank you for sharing with people like me!!! I'm 68, and can freeze and dehydrate everything but I still learn from you.

[@jeffeaves5399]

hey spin dryer girl don't be shy some day your grad kids will be watching (really nice video people ) your blessed

[@BiancaH1120]

Gosh, you two are almost identical!

[@NoelsBIGfamilylife]

I am new and LOVE your channel!!! I can't wait to watch more with my husband and this is what we want to do in 3 years when we buy land 💚🧡💙

[@debbihobbs4592]

I agree with Kevin: pigs are the best farm animal... cute and tasty! Thanks for lowering the volume of the background music. Hearing the chickens and ducks always puts a smile on my face. Sarah, do you pickle vegetables the same way you do eggs? We are still loving the pickled eggs, especially in salads.

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Might be the same recipe! I used to just put the eggs in the spicy pickled cauliflower jar after we finished the cauliflower. 😀

[@debbihobbs4592]

@@LivingTraditionsHomestead Thanks. I think I will just make another batch of pickling liquid and start putting veggies in as they enter the house.

[@Brie7362]

Daughter looks almost exactly like her Mom. She’s so precious.

[@illaspero1]

Did I miss the Blanch Chart Link?

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Vegetable Blanching Chart: www.myfrugalhome.com/printables/vegetable-blanching-times.pdf

[@rochrich1223]

I think I saw some sumac in the background. I've been wondering how to make traditional pink lemonade and if it is any good. Perhaps a video in the fall?

[@Jacv2s]

Aawww!! Your girls are adorable! The little one is mom's clone! Even her voice is the same. I'm guessing the older one takes after daddy!. You have such a wonderful family. 😍😍😍😍🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@loripayne1146]

My mom had those big yellow bowls!!! I’m learning SOOOOO much from you!!!! Thank you!

[@rcarlisi63]

what do the geese do on the farm?......eggs?..and the piggy picky upping looks painful...just sayin'..

[@AnnieFarmerFarm]

You definitely have a little Minnie me! She looks just like you it was so funny when she started giggling over the camera! Great job guys I listen and am learning so much from how you are doing your garden and food thanks so much for helping me along LOVE YOUR CHANNEL GUYS!

[@RetRNmamawMe]

Way to go guys! Good work with those little piggies and your harvested food prep😃👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻‼️ Father God is blessing your family Big-Time🙏🏻❣️❣️🐷🐷🐷❣️❣️

[@denisebrady6858]

WOW TWINS !! You are identical !!!!! Hey YEAH PIGS AGAIN - Kevin will be in Pig Heaven & I can't wait to watch the progress. Cheers Denise - Australia

[@inyayardhomestead5693]

G'day guys, nice pigs. I love raising pigs last lot of pigs I had were Landrace cross Duroc. God bless you guys.

[@allentuggle5320]

You didn't mention, the Piggies got a TREAT. Or well a guess the pig, chickens,goats and ducks. EVERY BODY PARTYS.

[@tamilatorraca-piumarta1079]

Yumo! Spicy Pickled Cauliflower.....OMG YUM

[@tammylowe4047]

Kevin I worry about you....A LOT...lol. You're lifting way to heavy of objects (squealing, thrashing pigs) pushing and pulling black tarp...now you know this is all BAD for your hernia!!! I've had mine but open 2x from just lifting 20 25 pounds of still quiet pails. After that happens it's a nightmare...bring these tapes in to show your doctor...ask him..lol. you have never failed to amaze me. PLEASE be careful...from my heart I mean that. 💕💕💕

[@GrowYourGroceries]

Did anyone else childishly giggle at how she said “GIRTH” 😂😂😂

[@HiltsyAdventure]

I keep thinking I want to eventually get a couple pigs for the freezer, but I don't like pigs... I used to be a truck driver and I hauled pigs for a while, and I grew to not like them at all. So every time I think about getting pigs I have flashbacks lol

[@citten4u]

Love your BIG GREEN YARD and the little ducks. Just love watching your videos. I watch them all. Maybe not in order but I love all you do on your farm God bless.

[@vmorganbogart]

I know y’all are excited to have your bacon seeds home, especially Kevin. Now, just waiting on the cow. Loved seeing mom & daughter working so well together. Grace has grown up so much & looks more & more like Sarah. Even sounds like her. May God continue to bestow blessings on y’all & your homestead. Love & Hugs from Vicki in Ft. Worth, Texas.

[@NodoughAcres]

Always love your videos. Thank you I didnt ever think of freezing Cauliflower. Good that you had your Mini-Me helping youo..lol God Bless y'all

[@SBakall2]

Wow... your duckies have gotten HUGE! And Grace is totally your Mini Me!

[@tracyjudd3877]

Precious moments with Grace. Treasure all these moments Mama. 💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@marleneshaw277]

Your daughter is beautiful lady also. Help around the farm a lot 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@bumblebee7922]

I have a question for you, please.... The flour you buy from Azure, is it organic? I looked on their site and see there is a lot of items out of stock. Just wondered if yours was organic or regular. I have issues with flour (not gluten intolerant that I know of) and have to keep changing to a different kind, after awhile, think something (ingredients?) changes with it, and my body detects it! LOL I've been buying Hodgson Mill at my grocery store, but they haven't been getting any lately... I also can't eat bread from the store as it tastes bad to me, but, there are a couple of organic bread loaves I can eat. My body is terribly picky, what can I say?? Hard to live with it! LOL I know shortages are on the horizon.... thanks!!

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

Wow! This daughter looks like your CLONE! You are both so beautiful! Thank you for all the help and Videos that y'all provide! 😁

[@PatBarr55]

I love watching you harvest and blanch and freeze. I can't believe how much your daughter looks like you, very cute! The pigs are cute. How's your back?

[@RhondaRichter-1234]

Mix cauliflower with mashed potatoes!!! Yummy!!!

[@afrinaktar97]

Nice খুবই সুন্দর যায়গা 🙋🙋🙇

[@susiedavis1853]

Hi guys! I'm just going back through you're videos.... I love this I especially love you're nerdy pig math... never heard of this .but but when I was a young girl a very long time ago...I use to speak pig latin yeah we were around 13..bet you haven't heard that before..you two are fun to watch, and learn from also.. your friend always Susie

[@fionajane56]

Wow those are nice feeder pigs. Terrific size. ❓❓❓❓❓❓Can you do the Nerdy Pig Math on the cost of feeding them out? Infrastructure included?

[@motherofone1]

Wow the spring garden looks massive now and the baby ducklings are all grown up. Do they interact with the other ducks? And is nerdy pig math like nerdy chicken math? Just wondering..;) Love your channel.

[@douglasmcmillion]

Wow! I can watch you all for hours. I belong on a ranch, but unfortunately I'm in San Diego, with Virginia Appalachian mountain roots. Tell your daughter to place a damp towel under the spinner when's she's getting the water out of your veggies, it will keep it from walking all over. God Bless.

[@gingerreid8569]

Exciting day! I have enjoyed picking and blanching and canning our small harvests...each package and jar counts! And yes, your daughter is a mini you Sarah! Adorable girls!! Pigs! That is our next goal for meat...I found a farmer less than an hour from us that raises pigs...he has 8 week old piglets now and another litter not yet ready to wean...we have to get busy and get our pen built and like the shed ya'll built - know nothing on pigs...but excited to add another type of meat for our food we raise...excited for all the new beginnings and looking forward to more pig videos!

[@lkradfo]

I never thought of using a salad spinner to help dry the produce. What a great tip!!!

[@markkristynichols845]

Love how big the "ducklings" have gotten! Are the black ones Indian Runners also? I forget if you told us before--Kristy

[@pattdixon3421]

I just love your blog. I look forward to them. I am 70 years old and when I was a child my parents bought 12 acres, of land just north of Pgh, PA. That was one of the best time in my life. However, it didn't last too long. We moved closer to Pgh. So no more horses or our cow. I never knew just how much I missed it, till I started to watch you. I love this. The 3 older ducks and the 6 new ones. (They are so big.) The new pigs and of course, the goats. Well, I digress, all I want to tell you I love you all and so enjoy watching you. Thank you for sharing. You have taken me back to a happy place. God bless.

[@Beecozz7]

Excellent as always!!! Your daughter Grace is a mini Sarah, so cute and your pig transfer was comedy!!! TY

[@chicken26arick]

Thank you very much for the blanching chart. Very helpful! Everyone looks happy and healthy. Nice work!

[@dawnsykes9171]

Thanks for the info on blanching. My granny taught me 25 years ago, but I didn’t retain a lot of what she said. 😢. Now that I’m older and gardening, the info is much needed. Those pigs have a nice set up. 🐖🐖🐖

[@Nadinec67]

Your Grace is so darn cute with her camera shyness and giggle, a total mix of you and your husband! And as for the long pigs.... how exciting! I love your kind of life. I am fifty years old female, living in capital of Canada. In the city. On July ninth for the first time I am country bound 30 minutes away on a dirt road. I am so excited myself!! Love your videos! Tfs!

[@patricialarrieu3395]

I so much Loved some of my growing up time on my Grandpa and Grandma's farm in Wisconsin. Little place called Warren's ,Wi. Near Tomah Wisconsin.

[@pennyheisler7500]

So great to have your daughter next to you 😄❤️. I used to really enjoy the time with my SIL when we put up green beans-time to share the load and enjoy great fellowship.

[@ladyjay6741]

Mashed cauliflower ; (like mashed potatoes) is awesome. With a touch of garlic & butter is even better. Try it, you'll love it. Sweet baby piglets are soooo cute! They can get noise if it's not their idea, lol. Bye.

[@donnawheeler2195]

My hubby and I watch your videos to get ideas for our small hobby farm (we only have 2 acres). So far we have rabbits. Will be getting ducks in July. My hubby’s eyes lit up when he saw your pigs. We better get building! 😆

[@ellenmcintyre1247]

Just asking...the piglets had a pool or some water to drink? Y'all didn't show it🌊🚣 I watched the previous video just now!

[@carolranigler6912]

I love your videos! You explain everything so well... Your family is beautiful... Your daughter is a gorgeous young lady, and you all look so happy! Beautiful homestead you have!

[@jimflack9462]

God bless you two for raising pigs. Of all the animals we had on the farm, pigs were the ones that I always hoped Dad and my brother took care of. My dad always said, "they smell like money to me!" I loved the team of work horses (this was at least 65 yrs ago, and yes, we had a tractor and modern farm equipment, Dad just couldn't give up the horses.) Thanks for sharing your life on the homestead. It brings back fond memories of my youth so many years ago.

[@Bamaman14k]

That is one of my favorite videos that y'all have done so far. Those pigs are huge, I thought y'all were getting piglets. Y'all are going to have some really big pigs when it comes time to prepare them. I really enjoy your food prep videos, but you two in the kitchen had me in stitches, I had forgotten how fun it was to have my kid around, he's all grown up and gone. It's really nice to have a little helper, it makes things a lot easier. I wonder how long you blanch carrots. Oh I'll check your video, you said you put a link down below so I'll look at it. I bought a bunch of carrots and realized I can't eat them fast enough. Thanks for sharing your homestead with us, God bless you all, Jimmy

[@AnnaMarie1395]

It’s very nice to see your family all working together ❤️❤️❤️❤️ your daughter is too cute!

[@lancejames9228]

I fully cook my cauliflower and rough mash it.. mix some with cheese sauce and some with garlic and butter. It eliminates the rubbery effects of freezing. Also easier storage and meal prep.. also yummy

[@jamesterrance]

Cute kids! I wonder how many years before they REALLY realize how blessed they are.

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Ducks are beautiful love the chickens 🐓 too what wonderful life you Guys have. Sarah, your daughter looks just like you ❤️😍

[@antoninettealexander126]

love you podcasts. I live in Georgia. There is a farmer who raises pigs and cows for people here. she has the prices for if they want them raised , butchered and meat package ( whole and half). the farmer is lazy b farm. She calls it cow and pigpolazza, i think on her website ( to help you with your "pig math" ).

[@paradisoperduto4900]

Not sure if you've ever tried cauliflower rice and cauliflower mash. It's quite good and an alternative to rice and mashed potatoes. Cauliflower curry is also excellent if you like spicy food.

[@ServiceTrek]

the pigs are going to be fun. i'm interested in when/how they'll forage in the woods. i have 15 acres of some old growth hardwoods, with medium density undergrowth; i'd like to raise some pigs to clean the forest a bit for 5-6 months at a time and just move them through it. how long can you graze three pigs per 100 x 100 ft section before they tear it up too much?

[@Steve-ps6qw]

It is good to get the kids doing things so they don't rebel later on!! Also, I think I have said this before, but your daughter looks...just...like...you!!!

[@beardsbountifulbunnies1691]

I love the pigs. How have your rabbits been doing lately? You haven't shown much of them lately.

[@jillbrooks4738]

Awesome to see your pigs have arrived! Also loved the canning segment with your daughter. Your girls have grown up so much! Thanks for sharing your family and your country life with all of us.

[@ashleyr711]

Love yall's videos! As a single mom to a 2.5 yr old daughter...i look forward to the day when cando things like this together in the kitchen...but i dont want to rush it 😊...love the shirt Sarah!

[@sharonriley948]

Hi Folks! I love to see and hear your critters when you let them out in the mornings....they seem excited to get to food and fresh grass! My wife and I usually blanche veggies but not fruits which tend to be soft....I love your videos!!! Rick in Pa.

[@blueheronhill]

Thank you for all the great informative videos. One suggestion you might try would be to freeze your cauliflower on cookie sheets and when frozen put loose in the freezer bags and when needed for dinners just take out the amount needed. I do this with many of my garden veggies and also fruits, like strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.