Finca Life
Finca Life
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Off grid renovation, preparation and new additions to compliment our off grid life.
We have our hens! Making us more self sufficient in our off grid life. Getting previous jobs finished off before we start the next major phase of the renovation.
Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life
House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to buy us a coffee or even a beer, you can do so here: www.buymeacoffee.com/FincaLife. It would be very much appreciated.
Finca Life merchandise: finca-life-shop.fourthwall.com/
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Prioritising renovation stages - What's the next important project to tackle?
Просмотров 11 тыс.День назад
We're looking to start the next major phase of the restoration of our 150 year old stone farmhouse in southern Spain but there is some priority work we want to get completed first. Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if yo...
A life enriching project completed - off grid in southern Spain
Просмотров 11 тыс.14 дней назад
In our quest to be as self sufficient as possible on our off grid farm project in southern Spain, the hen house is finished and hopefully we'll soon be enjoying our own free range eggs! Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so ...
Under pressure to get this done! Torrential rain ends the drought - Off grid Spanish Finca
Просмотров 14 тыс.21 день назад
Continuing our quest to be more self sufficient in our off grid life, work on the hen shed was put under pressure due to the imminent arrival of much needed heavy rain. Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like...
Harvesting capers, extending the hen enclosure and of course, rebuilding more crumbling stone walls
Просмотров 12 тыс.Месяц назад
The capers are ready to harvest and preserve, we get the enclosure for the chickens extended and carry on with the massive task of restoring the old stone walls Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to buy ...
Living in nature, growing food & building a dream. Off grid in Spain
Просмотров 8 тыс.Месяц назад
Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to buy us a coffee or even a beer, you can do so here: www.buymeacoffee.com/FincaLife. It would be very much appreciated. Finca Life merchandise: finca-life-shop.fourth...
Back with new projects, after a much needed break - The restoration was wearing us out.
Просмотров 10 тыс.Месяц назад
We were getting so tired and run down, a little break was just the right tonic. We're cracking on now with a renewed vigor and more new projects! Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to buy us a coffee or ...
Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Bank - Awesome power, anywhere!
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.Месяц назад
BLUETTI UK OFFICIAL WEB: shrsl.com/4jwhu BLUETTI SPAIN OFFICIAL WEB: shrsl.com/4jwi3 Coupon: 300FLAC180 valid: 29th May - 9th June 2024 Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to buy us a coffee or even a bee...
Living off grid - our water sources are dry!
Просмотров 8 тыс.Месяц назад
We collect our own water by harvesting but recently our sources are all dry. How do we cope in this situation? It's so dry. the olives and almonds aren't even producing fruit. Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you wou...
Geleipu LiFePO4 battery 25.6V 200Ah!
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.Месяц назад
5% discount with code: finca5 - www.geleipu.com. Enormous power from this Geleipu 25.6V 200Ah LiFePO4 battery, delivering a massive 5120Wh of power! Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to buy us a coffee ...
Spanish Finca restoration - 5 years in 20 minutes
Просмотров 5 тыс.Месяц назад
The story so far, 5 years on, renovating a derelict off grid Finca in southern Spain. Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to buy us a coffee or even a beer, you can do so here: www.buymeacoffee.com/FincaL...
Spring on the Finca, working on the land and garden.
Просмотров 7 тыс.Месяц назад
As well as restoring the old Finca, there is much to do on the land. Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to buy us a coffee or even a beer, you can do so here: www.buymeacoffee.com/FincaLife. It would be ...
Monastrell wine, growing food and building walls - It's Finca life!
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 месяца назад
Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to buy us a coffee or even a beer, you can do so here: www.buymeacoffee.com/FincaLife. It would be very much appreciated. Finca Life merchandise: finca-life-shop.fourth...
Things are growing well, a big clean up and rebuilding the top of the stone hen shed wall
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 месяца назад
Finishing the electrics in the hen shed bar, a big tidy up of the workshop and land and rebuilding the top of the old stone wall Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to buy us a coffee or even a beer, you ...
Full solar power install in the 150 year old hen house - Finca renovation in Spain
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this video we get our secondary solar system installed. Full off grid solar power system installation in detail, from start to finish Support us on Patreon, help us to keep creating content and receive early access to our latest videos www.patreon.com/Finca_Life House renovation is thirsty work, especially an old Finca (Spanish farmhouse), so if you would like to buy us a coffee or even a be...
Stonework, earth rods, resin fixings and preparing the 150 year old hen house for solar!
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 месяца назад
Stonework, earth rods, resin fixings and preparing the 150 year old hen house for solar!
The Old Corral reform, start to finish in pictures
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.2 месяца назад
The Old Corral reform, start to finish in pictures
Another dilemma and an interesting discovery - Restoration Spanish Finca
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 месяца назад
Another dilemma and an interesting discovery - Restoration Spanish Finca
Some things go well, others not so. Restoring a decaying old Spanish Finca
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 месяца назад
Some things go well, others not so. Restoring a decaying old Spanish Finca
Stunning outdoor living transformation in pictures
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.2 месяца назад
Stunning outdoor living transformation in pictures
A/C install & growing food in a semi desert climate.
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 месяца назад
A/C install & growing food in a semi desert climate.
We created a fabulous outdoor living area - Restoration of an off grid Finca in Spain
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 месяца назад
We created a fabulous outdoor living area - Restoration of an off grid Finca in Spain
Stunning stone wall after rebuild - Derelict Spanish Finca restoration
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 месяца назад
Stunning stone wall after rebuild - Derelict Spanish Finca restoration
Step by step repairing old stone walls. Lime mortar and traditional building techniques
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 месяца назад
Step by step repairing old stone walls. Lime mortar and traditional building techniques
Preparing the old stone walls for reconstruction - Renovation of an old Spanish Finca
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 месяца назад
Preparing the old stone walls for reconstruction - Renovation of an old Spanish Finca
Revealing the full extent of the damage to the stone walls - Finca restoration in Spain
Просмотров 11 тыс.3 месяца назад
Revealing the full extent of the damage to the stone walls - Finca restoration in Spain
Each restoration stage is much more work than originally anticipated
Просмотров 10 тыс.3 месяца назад
Each restoration stage is much more work than originally anticipated
Broken bones and poor weather don't help the renovation...
Просмотров 11 тыс.3 месяца назад
Broken bones and poor weather don't help the renovation...
If you want a job doing, do it yourself! - Renovation of an old Spanish Finca
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 месяца назад
If you want a job doing, do it yourself! - Renovation of an old Spanish Finca
Spanish Finca restoration - a few other jobs we want to get done - off grid and self sufficient
Просмотров 10 тыс.3 месяца назад
Spanish Finca restoration - a few other jobs we want to get done - off grid and self sufficient

Комментарии

  • @sharransmith8854
    @sharransmith8854 День назад

    I think you need 2 more and you can have the 7 dwarfs.😂😂😂😂😂

  • @rickardenstedt
    @rickardenstedt 2 дня назад

    Never seen rain in your videos before! I haven’t watched you for a while but I feel good to see you keep moving on with the projects. Miss you! Rickard 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

  • @coby6417
    @coby6417 2 дня назад

    🌟👏👍🍀💐

  • @carolvenema5962
    @carolvenema5962 2 дня назад

  • @priscillajones623
    @priscillajones623 3 дня назад

    One little piece of advice. If you can put a cover over the run. Predators can get in but the more dangerous part is wild birds that can bring diseases to your healthy hens. Since they are outside of the main house predators may feel free to attack during the day. But some chicken wire over the top will make a world of difference especially with wild birds.

  • @priscillajones623
    @priscillajones623 3 дня назад

    Your going to love having chickens. They are so much fun.

  • @vickijohnson8151
    @vickijohnson8151 3 дня назад

    It is so desolate where you live.. no one around .. what happens as you get older ?? Would you ever get any money for your place .. you have made your place so much more livable. Very pretty

    • @FincaLife
      @FincaLife 2 дня назад

      Thank you. We'll cross those bridges when they arrive but the main house is all on one level with older age in mind. Beautiful stone farmhouses are very desirable here and attract a premium - we just need to finish it!

  • @lenneam3745
    @lenneam3745 3 дня назад

    I have seen other channels using a beach or picnic umbrella as shade from the sun while they are working outside- might help to keep cooler and prevent sunburns

  • @mafish7962
    @mafish7962 3 дня назад

    Have a good week guys❤🐶❤️

  • @lorraineelderhurst4199
    @lorraineelderhurst4199 3 дня назад

    When I moved to a new house, the owners had a lemon and an orange tree growing in hen yard. They shade the chickens, give us citrus and prevent birds of prey from swooping down on them. The hens fertilize the trees , we put fresh pea straw around the trees that help mulch them and the hens scratch and and benifit the soil. Cover trees whilst young so they don't get eaten by chickens

    • @lenneam3745
      @lenneam3745 3 дня назад

      Jacques in the garden channel did that, planted trees in the chicken enclosure. He put wire mesh on top of the trees to stop the chickens from digging up the roots

  • @d.j.robinson9424
    @d.j.robinson9424 3 дня назад

    Everyone looks great. We like to freeze our canisters of water for our hens in the summer.👌💚🍻🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔

  • @claudia_ese8788
    @claudia_ese8788 3 дня назад

    we spent our last holidays on a finca in Fuerteventura with lots of animals, including a large flog of chickens. One black hen with 7 tiny chicks: 5 black as their mom, 1 speckled, 1 pale. 4 completely white young hens -obviously siblings, 1 beautifully colored and proud rooster and many others. All completely free ranging with all the other animals. One hen had chosen our little backyard for breeding: she sat on 18 eggs, surrounded by her colleagues, 3 farm dogs and 2 neighbors cats without any problems. it was a joy to watch. Good luck with your girls, the hens that Lillian picked for you are beautiful and looking healthy. Finishing some overdue projects before heading to the next big one is a good idea!

  • @Albrecht_von_Preussen
    @Albrecht_von_Preussen 3 дня назад

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @susangill402
    @susangill402 3 дня назад

    Quite right Sharon about the Spanish love of roundabouts, the only problem is they have not idea how to use then ??? The amount of times we have seen accidents of cars on the outside lane cross to the inside lane to before an exit junction and get hit !!!! I know it is the law to do it that way, but it is so dangerous especially when you are on a motorbike.

  • @allon33
    @allon33 3 дня назад

    Living the Dream. 🙂

  • @user-vy3vk2sb8p
    @user-vy3vk2sb8p 3 дня назад

    Good progress!

  • @user-vy3vk2sb8p
    @user-vy3vk2sb8p 3 дня назад

  • @rinse9484
    @rinse9484 3 дня назад

    I really enjoy the trips through the landscape 😀

  • @davidstoddard9160
    @davidstoddard9160 3 дня назад

    Now you need to get one rooster, so you can raise your own baby chicks for future .

    • @jenh9252
      @jenh9252 2 дня назад

      No rooster, more trouble than they are worth and noisy!

    • @jenh9252
      @jenh9252 2 дня назад

      Much better to rescue battery chickens, and Roosters are too noisy

  • @evelyngorfram9306
    @evelyngorfram9306 3 дня назад

    Congratulations on your lovely hens! 🐣 Also, to Sharon: just to say I understand a little the costs- emotional & physical, as well as financial- of traveling back & forth to support your mom like you're doing. It's not glamorous or exciting, but it is extremely valuable. Good on you, & Andy as well.

  • @annievlachos7880
    @annievlachos7880 3 дня назад

    Welcome to the girls !!!...i hope that theywill give you nice eggs ...they don't have a lot of greens around there.....

    • @jenh9252
      @jenh9252 2 дня назад

      I am sure Sharon will give them kitchen greens

  • @Daisy-ex5sw
    @Daisy-ex5sw 3 дня назад

    I remember asking when you first started this site if you would be getting chickens, and here they are! Very exciting. How far you've come.🐓🐔🐓🐔🐓 Ideas for names - Daisy, Polly, Penny, Posie and Maisie xx

  • @Merc-Rover
    @Merc-Rover 3 дня назад

    Random question... Do Spanish houses not have guttering as a rule?

  • @lynnegunn3478
    @lynnegunn3478 3 дня назад

    You are amazing , lovely people.

  • @damonswanson3156
    @damonswanson3156 3 дня назад

    Names…🤔 Marsala, Tettrazini, Cacciatore, Kiev, and Pot Pie!❤️🤣😎

    • @LCamp-cr7fs
      @LCamp-cr7fs 3 дня назад

      😂 Don’t forget Butter or Tika masala!

  • @johnlander1610
    @johnlander1610 3 дня назад

    Bark mulch in great for them to scratch around in for bugs etc and it will help keep the ground moist and cooler

  • @user-dr5lg6rd4z
    @user-dr5lg6rd4z 3 дня назад

    Farm live in progress 😊 fresh eggs soon.

  • @normananderson6995
    @normananderson6995 3 дня назад

    Just remember that chickens can fly if they decide they want on the other side of the fence and their wings aren’t clipped. Just sayin…….

  • @holymoly6829
    @holymoly6829 3 дня назад

    Chicken Names : Chasseur Tikka Karahi Korma & Lottie

  • @paulinestevens9351
    @paulinestevens9351 3 дня назад

    🥰

  • @pamela5568
    @pamela5568 3 дня назад

    It takes discipline to go back and finish all the little undone jobs, so hats off to you both. Nice chickens so 5 eggs a day more or less when they get started.

  • @clarahoyee3174
    @clarahoyee3174 3 дня назад

    He is such a sweetheart.

  • @kindle7191
    @kindle7191 3 дня назад

    Sharon and Lillian look very happy with the chickens! I am jazzed for you!

  • @sonyagair1219
    @sonyagair1219 3 дня назад

    Sharon I really do hope you use a really good and strong sunscreen cream. Be careful in the sun 🌞🙏

  • @laurencejohnson4106
    @laurencejohnson4106 3 дня назад

    If there are birds of prey in your area, then it would be best to place a net across the top of the fence which surrounds the hen area.

  • @juliepalfree15
    @juliepalfree15 3 дня назад

    Oh dear Sharon, I hope you packed your fur lined pants and a raincoat! It is 14 degrees C and raining here in Derbyshire. The good news is haven't had to water my veggies for days - bad news is the chances of my outdoor tomatoes ripening is remote! The work and the chickens are looking good - it is so satisfying to finish the niggling left over jobs.

  • @MsBrowntoad
    @MsBrowntoad 3 дня назад

    Thank you for bringing us along for the informative ride to the city.

  • @lisacraig4585
    @lisacraig4585 3 дня назад

    Love the chooks. I think -ie ending names for the girls would be nice; Lottie, Millie, Maisie, Bridie or Birdie, Maggie. Another step forward in your off-grid life.

  • @7TerriPod
    @7TerriPod 3 дня назад

    Be careful, dogs and chickens, do not make good friends.

    • @galician-tolo8149
      @galician-tolo8149 3 дня назад

      So true...

    • @FincaLife
      @FincaLife 3 дня назад

      You are so wrong....

    • @MsBrowntoad
      @MsBrowntoad 3 дня назад

      @@FincaLife l was raised on a ranch here in the USA, and one of our dogs loved our free range chickens, he was their self appointed body guard.

    • @lisacraig4585
      @lisacraig4585 3 дня назад

      @@FincaLifeTilly is bred to guard. With training, she’ll be fine. Alfie is another matter…my cats used to bring chooks home alive as presents. Had to put them back under the cover of darkness.😊

    • @FincaLife
      @FincaLife 3 дня назад

      @@lisacraig4585 lol, Alfie and Katzi love to sit with the hens. We'll try and get it on camera

  • @andrewgilbride7546
    @andrewgilbride7546 3 дня назад

    I love the channel but I have to admit to fast forwarding through the wall pointing, there's only so much you can watch

    • @kathleencollings7021
      @kathleencollings7021 3 дня назад

      Yes, I’m torn because I love seeing the finished product because as with everything Andy does, it is top quality. Maybe a speeded up version?

    • @FincaLife
      @FincaLife 3 дня назад

      Apologies lol - Regrettably it will keep coming up but we'll try and keep it brief in future

    • @jenh9252
      @jenh9252 2 дня назад

      Unfortunately for Andy, he has to no choice it is a stone house in case you hadn't noticed!!!!

  • @willis8273
    @willis8273 3 дня назад

    Some name suggestions.....Freckle, Igloo, Rocky, Rusty and Brownie

  • @user-sc6ze1bz7b
    @user-sc6ze1bz7b 3 дня назад

    Frist hen is my Eva❤

  • @andyjota8906
    @andyjota8906 3 дня назад

    I was panicking on Sunday I didnt know what to do I had withdrawal symptoms and giddy spells...............

    • @FincaLife
      @FincaLife 3 дня назад

      lol and apologies - we haven't done a Sunday video for over a month now!

  • @carolleenkelmann3829
    @carolleenkelmann3829 3 дня назад

    Chickens don't "wee and poo." They have only one spot and the wee and poo is all in one. Lovely looking hens. Welcome.

    • @andyjota8906
      @andyjota8906 3 дня назад

      So more of a splat then............

    • @irislozinsky3960
      @irislozinsky3960 3 дня назад

      Sharon you are really getting a dark tan. Please start covering up in the sun cause skin cancer is a real thing and awful! Hat on too!!

    • @jenh9252
      @jenh9252 2 дня назад

      I didn't know that....😮

  • @portugal1969
    @portugal1969 4 дня назад

    Ttttt

  • @kindle7191
    @kindle7191 6 дней назад

    Oooooh! I really like this room with the fireplace!

  • @kindle7191
    @kindle7191 6 дней назад

    Sharon, have you ever seen a scorpion on your land?

    • @FincaLife
      @FincaLife 6 дней назад

      Yes, we get them from time to time - thankfully not too many. They are usually hiding under stones...

  • @dianerayburn1728
    @dianerayburn1728 8 дней назад

    If you want to collect seeds a tip I learned is to leave the part of the plant that has seed pods on the plant. If it's hanging down that's ideal. Slip a paper bag over it, loosely tie the bag around the stem and then leave it. As long as it doesn't rain it'll be okay. After a few days shake the bag and you'll hear the seeds rattling around in the bottom of the bag. It must be a paper bag because moisture forms in plastic.

  • @kathleenpitt1981
    @kathleenpitt1981 9 дней назад

    I like the way you manage working in the heat. Outside in the early morning, and inside when it’s hot. That tomato is huge!

  • @margaretlovelock7031
    @margaretlovelock7031 9 дней назад

    I was just going to suggest the same thing. You might have less viewers because you finish things whilst many Chanel’s change doing things in order to give viewers different contents. I prefer the way you two do it. Keep the good work going even though I’ll see the finish of it all as I’m getting on. Never mind, I’ll keep on enjoying your videos whilst I can.