Rabbits. Just a suggestion please. Place like a 12x14 inch board in each of the bunny cages. It will give them a resting spot OFF the cage wire to rest their little feet. Wire can cause sore feet. Giving them a resting board will help prevent that. Great job moving them in the greenhouse to winter, that's perfect!
Since the rabbits may be bred, you should put nest box with straw in the cages. Also, probably would be a good idea to put in at least a small solid floor so they aren't on screen all the time.
Arun is amazing. I hope he has an amazing visit home and that he comes back fully recharged . He's seriously Justin's right hand man. The Hollar needs him
They work hard and are generous with helping others. Justin is a talented content creator and marketing person. The whole family participates and benefits. Viewers benefit.
If I where in your position, those large tote bags would be saved! Here we keep them rolled up into like a sleeping bag “log”. They cost a pretty penny to purchase up here in eastern Ontario Canada.. when we need a large bulk order of grain we will bring it to our seed supplier and he will fill it up at a discounted price because we have our own totes! Just a thought in case someone else was in the same situation.
Grunttamer ahh I see... maybe when they come to deliver the grain the bags could be returned and maybe he could receive a credit? Just a few thoughts to help everyone out.
Thank you for trying to be more organized. That’s my biggest talent and annoys many people who don’t understand why I clean up (and taught my children to do the same) even during a project. One daughter is now a preschool teacher who’s class knows clean up before we can do the next activity. Another daughter is a Microbiologist who is uber organized so that tasks, which take many people hours to process in the lab., are done in record time for customers. We can all strive to be better each year we’re on the Earth, but to see someone else’s mess getting cleaned up inspires many. Off to organize the garage so the summer yard equipment is out of the way for the cars again before it snows.
A place for everything and then require those who use them put them back. If they don't, call them back as soon as possible to return items to their designated place. Must make time for this or bad habits continue. Being a good example for the little ones is a good thing. Monkey see monkey do. JGiles
rabbits will always eat hay when it’s offered, it helps their digestion and keeps things moving. as long as it’s a low protein hay (not alfalfa) they’re set on that and a couple tablespoons of pellets
Tote Bags, if you buy bulk items from Home Depot they charge you $15 or so dollars for them and give you a credit or cash back when you return them. I would check with your grain provider to see if you are paying for them and see if they will credit you or buy them back.
The best breading you can use is crushed up pork rinds. Grain Free for me has also been no nuts, legumes, or seeds so ixnay on the almond flours or coconut flours. Helped me even more than just being carnivore. Great job cleaning up. Made easy work with all the helpers. Such hard working little people there, your kids are amazing!
I have been cleaning up / organizing / tossing stuff in my tools and hardware storage for about 6 weeks. I have given away 3 tool boxes, dozen or so screw drivers, wrenches, and sockets. Should finish up this weekend. No more buying tools because I can't find the ones I might have.
My Rabbits ate everything until they had double chins! Bored.. they need room to run and jump and do “the binky”… yep, they jump and twist and it’s awesome. Garage floors/ wood chips, anything but those wayyyyyyy to small cages are ideal. Love you guys, but if ur gonna do rabbits then at least do them humanely like the other food ♥️
@@sandradodd9728 I used to watch this channel almost religiously until he did what he did with his sheep (when he let them all die rather than give them the medication they needed - then he ate the last one that died.) Now this, he's had the rabbits over 4 months and hasn't even given them anything to stand on. I wish he would learn about an animal before he gets them. There was one other reason I stopped watching too, but I still come back every 6 or 8 months and watch at least part of a video.
You all be nice, these people do awesome job with there farm & children, so what if things get out of place, Totally there business, there farm, there children, & his wife! Justin you do awesome job taking care of all. Love watching you all don’t know how you do it!♥️ I was taught if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all! Don’t fuss and criticize these awesome people! Merry Christmas 🎁 & Happy New Year! God Bless Ruby from Kentucky
Not only the shop, but the grounds, the barn, even the house, AND what’s worse, are the kids. Hair unkempt, though the fellas finally got a haircut, they look handsome. Let’s hope Santa will bring the girl a hairbrush and the mother will teach her how to brush. I just don’t understand why so cluttered and dirty. You think the girl will put on shoes, now that winter is coming?the kids and you do the cooking preps…how convenient that ma sits. She don’t do housework, what does she do?
Hey Beverly my daughter brushes her hair and looks like lily 10 min later. My daughter hates wearing shoes and guess what I find them outside all over. I used to run barefoot all the time. My house is perfect either. To each their own. Always someone judging.🧐
Try ditching the flour and utiluze pork rinds as breading. Grind the rinds to whatever consistency you prefer or the recipe calls for.Season to preference. You might be surprised.
Small potatoes are great for baking. Wash them well, cut them in half and put on baking tray with some oil, salt and cumin. Bake in hot oven for about 35 min. Enjoy with sour cream mixed with some garlic.
I think I can answer your question on the jars. After covid, there was a major 'run' on canning supplies as people realized there could be big problems with food supplies.. Ball ran out of stock and are still back ordered in a lot of places. China started selling fake ball jars in the USA and the breaking has been an issue , ever since.
There's been a shortage for 6 years now long before COVID. The impostors are out there and we are steering clear! Garage sales. Marketplace anything! Lids in Michigan is next to impossible. When we go to a store like a scavenger hunt!! Never know what you'll come out with!! lol
I got a two bad batches of half gallon jars in a row from Ball in late 2019 too. One from a licensed distributer (Ace Hardware) and when I called Ball to complain they confirmed they were authentic and sent be a replacement case... which were also flawed. In both cases the bottoms fell out, once even while the jar was sitting on the shelf untouched. Ball refunded me and a made do with quart jars, which haven't had any problems. Seems like something was off in the manufacturing process.
@@terrywright1513 I don't know. I haven't had the issue myself, but the rebel canning group I belong to, says they are thinner, thus can't take the pressure canning. They MIGHT be ok for water bath canning.
Justin - Organizing suggestions: French Cleat wall - make simple holders for different tools and you can move them all around wherever you want and keep them off the bench. Wire Rack Shelving w/wheels - put your parts / supplies for projects on 1 cart or shelf on the cart. When you need it out of the way, you can easily roll it somewhere else. Keeping the tools / project components seperated helps me a lot to stay more organized and clean up quicker at the end of day / project. A place for everything, and everything in it's place!
We grew up eating cube steak like that from our beef. Yummy! Cook your liver the same way breaded lightly and fried with onions then add to the gravy and simmer for 20 minutes. So very tender and it eliminates the texture thing. My son grew up loving liver and onions and even now, at 28 he eats it with pleasure!
Try grinding up liver and heart with ground beef. You'll never even notice that it's in there. Make a meatloaf, meatballs, tacos, chili, etc...BURN IT UP!
Rabbits will mate regardless of whether there is a box in there or not and they don't care about sleeping in boxes either. Mine prefer to just lay on the ground to sleep than in a box, it's more natural and they can spread out.
@@neshamahcammarano3790 Exactly. The only time a nest box should be added is right before she kindles. But they DO need a piece of wood to stand on. They've been on nothing but wire for over 4 months now. Not good for their feet.
Rebekah, maybe you could help Lily find information about colony raised rabbits. I feel like having them in battery cages doesn't align with the way you all raise and care for the rest of your animals. Colony raised rabbits is the most humane way to raise meat rabbits.
Great way to prepare cube steak is to dump in crock pot top with with homemade cream of mushroom soup and diced onions. After about 8hrs or so beautiful meaty gravy to pour over mashed potatoes. 😋 pretty hard to burn it up!!!
Why have you never thought about putting them nest boxes in there I mean at least they would have somewhere other than sleeping and standing on that wire sleeping on that wire pooping on that wire give him a box to get in every once in awhile bunnies like to hide just a suggestion
Justin, Hello from Northern Virginia, Nice Homestead, we are Retired now, All 6 kids are grown, we raised cattle, pigs, goats and chickens/ Turkeys, only chickens now, we work Firewood as a Hobby. Just subscribed 🚜👍🏼🇺🇸
No one cares about the rabbitness of the rabbits. Just because they are calm, doesn't mean they are thriving or happy. They need space to run and jump. The cage they are in is no better than a battery cage for hens. Isn't that what homesteaders are against? keeping animals in cages? The meat will taste like chicken because it's not free range. This goes against nature and is cruel. How would you like to be in a cage Justin?
@@sandradodd9728 all they need to do is have them in a polytunnel and sink a two foot deep wall or welded wire around the edge. At least they would be able to move their limbs. Surely that is a minimum requirement for keeping an animal. What they are doing isn't right. They fuss about grass fed and moving animals every day and the pigness of the pig, but all that goes out of the window for rabbits. Very hypocritical. Sort it out Justin.
You guys are amazing! So much going on and everyone pitches in and helps. I also love your egg shelf! Did you make that? Sometimes it is hard to be organized as you are busy working. Another great video!
Justin and Rebekah, if you need your food to sizzle in oil dip the handle of a wooden spoon into the hot oil. If it is hot enough there will be sizzling when the handle dips into the oil.
What do you expect Justin, the chickens are in a greenhouse that has wood chips on the ground all over the place. The chickens are bound to get wood chips in the grit feeder. Even if you put a cover over it to keep the wood chips out, then how will the chickens get to the grit? I love you guys!!💖💗 All the kids are adorable 😍 especially Teddy. I watch you every day, no exceptions. I live in Indiana, in a small apartment with my kid, and trying to grow my own food in one of those Green Stalks, at least some food. God Bless, Stay Healthy
I am also in central Indiana. Where in Indiana are you located? Hopefully you have a south-facing window to take advantage of the. sunlight for your plants
@@deepayne1930 the chickens only roost in the tractor at night. They are out in the field during the day, and get moved to fresh grass every couple of days (hence the tractor for ease of moving). Justin is a huge advocate of kindness to his animals. At least that I have seen.
@@frontyardfoodwithgardenergray He currently keeps his chickens, rabbits and pigs in the same (cramped) space. Underfeeding of his pigs led to the pigs eating the chickens. Kindness to his animals? Seriously? For kindness to their animals check out Cog Hill Farm, Lumnah Acres, Keeping it Dutch and many others.
I love that Justin! Im a creative person not necessarily an organized person. Lol. I feel that! You have done very well and try every day though and you really have got some great organization through your creativeness 😁
Gideon seems like a little wildman! Were you like that as a kid, Justin? He so much the opposite of Josiah. Love watching your vids and seeing your amazing kids! (That rhymed!)
Jonah has inherited Boots's ethos when it comes to keeping useful things on the farm. I would have kept that pallet myself....especially in the workshop like you have. Use it up, use it out, make do or do without👍💖 Also, I noticed you use metal implements in your glass jars. I've heard from canning people this may cause hairline cracks to form and weaken the glass. Again I think Jonah is right, you may need new jars. 👍👏💯💥👌
Hey Justin thought I owe it to you to tell you why I don't really click on your videos any more. I really love what you guys are doing, but the click-bait titles are too much. Not making a decision or anything, it just doesn't sound like an entertaining time.
Liver...I was anemic growing up, so we would eat fried liver (just salted) and with a little milk (full cream) poured over the rice, along with fried "saba" or sweet plantain bananas. It has become a comfort food for me. You can also combine it with beef stroganoff but fry it first before adding. Also barbecued, theyre ok. Hope it help you to atleast try liver.
Search Instant Pot Cubed Steak recipes. I've been cooking them different ways all my life, but I will never cook them without the Instant Pot again. It makes them so tender and yummy. Huge fan from Alabama.
Good to see im not the only one with so many bags i just keep putting them in the one bag they are too messy otherwise im starting to use 1 tonne bags it takes up too much room hey justin have you ever thought about getting a grain crusher ive found the food goes further and its a lot cheaper doing it yourself but i guess you probably dont have the time
3 THINGS BREAKING YOUR JARS~~~~ You mentioned the milk jar breaking, is this number 2? If you are using regular glass jars..... I think maybe this might help. Simply based on the way the other jar broke that you showed us: You are separating fresh hot milk putting it in regular glass jars then placing in an ice water slurry. The 3 things making the jars break are hot/warm milk, regular glass jars and ice water slurry. They are most likely breaking when they are placed in the ice water. The glass is warmed or just hot enough to make the 'plain glass' jar crack around the bottom. When it is lifted out the bottom falls off. You need tempered glass. Use canning jars for the immediate chilling of the milk then dump in regular glass jars for the fridge. I have half gallon canning jars, they were my husband's grandmother's. I haven't seen 1/2 gallon jars for sale except one time... 30yrs ago. You may be able to order some. Worth the expense. If you do find them, let us know. Some of us still can in half gallons. I'm pretty sure this is the problem. Those glass jars with white lids are just simple glass. They can't handle the temperature change. Sort of a shock response in the glass. I know it would be an extra step in your milking process but worth NOT having the loss and clean up from the breaks.
Not a fan of liver, except duck liver, and I love pate'. Maybe you would like it as pate'. A friend of mine 'wrote the book' on meat rabbits and he has a book called Beyond the Pellet where he shows how to raise rabbits for nearly free.
Aaron had to return home due to his expiration of his Visa. He has to spend a certain amount of time at home and then he can return to the Rhodes family.
@@deepayne1930 oh wow! I didn’t know that! Did he freeze the liver before he ate it? When consuming raw liver it must be frozen for a period of time before being eaten.
@@Thehomesteadingherbalist No, the Vlog (June 17th 2021) shows his eldest handing it to him. The very next day he became so ill he was bed-ridden (Vlog June 22nd 2021)
This family constantly speaks of no GMO, gluten free, etc., but look at what their diet is. Meat, salt, eggs, cholesterol galore, and the infamous raw eating chicken liver. And don’t get me started at the medical care they practice, like having a baby in an SUV, in the middle of the night in a gas station just because they don’t trust the medical establishment in the US.
😄 Actual "Chicken Fried Steak" is not made from chicken. It's a pounded flat steak that has been rolled or patted in seasoned flour then fried crispy like fried chicken. Tasty but lots of calories. Really good with mashed potatoes and gravy, a veggie and tossed salad.😁
Can anyone point me to the plans for the minime chickshaw? I've tried the links to "subscribe" to the plans to get them but they seem to no longer work. Looking for the detailed cut sheet, sizes, etc. Thanks.
Some get concerned if a person were to eat half a pound or more of liver every week because animals could have antibiotics etc. As they don’t eat nearly that much and eat animals they have personally raised I understand why they are confident in the amount they eat.
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Rabbits. Just a suggestion please. Place like a 12x14 inch board in each of the bunny cages. It will give them a resting spot OFF the cage wire to rest their little feet. Wire can cause sore feet. Giving them a resting board will help prevent that. Great job moving them in the greenhouse to winter, that's perfect!
The rabbits were hungry! Now if you could get a board in the pens to avoid sore hocks you're golden! That chicken fried steak looked amazing!!
Since the rabbits may be bred, you should put nest box with straw in the cages. Also, probably would be a good idea to put in at least a small solid floor so they aren't on screen all the time.
I remember Arun would always be the one who knows where to find your tools 😂 miss him on the show.
He was so good at that!
Where did he go?
@@michelleslifeonrepeat home to India.
Arun is amazing. I hope he has an amazing visit home and that he comes back fully recharged . He's seriously Justin's right hand man. The Hollar needs him
What happen to Arun?
Those little potatoes are so good roasted with the skins on or boiled Syracuse potato style. Soooo good.
Thank you for doing something about the rabbits, Justin. It's good to see the hay being added and hear that you've ordered nest boxes.
He's got enough scrap wood laying around he could have had the kids build the boxes.
@@jimpokorny4598 The hoity-toity homesteaders
That all could change quick. Sickness, foreclosure, you don't know these days.
They work hard and are generous with helping others. Justin is a talented content creator and marketing person. The whole family participates and benefits. Viewers benefit.
@@bigmamankc6101 Big Mama, Don't be bitter. Be happy for them. I agree with Westbrook.
If I where in your position, those large tote bags would be saved! Here we keep them rolled up into like a sleeping bag “log”. They cost a pretty penny to purchase up here in eastern Ontario Canada.. when we need a large bulk order of grain we will bring it to our seed supplier and he will fill it up at a discounted price because we have our own totes! Just a thought in case someone else was in the same situation.
Reusing the totes is a good tip but I think he mail orders the grain.
Grunttamer ahh I see... maybe when they come to deliver the grain the bags could be returned and maybe he could receive a credit? Just a few thoughts to help everyone out.
You would think the company they get them from would take them back for reuse. Giles
I love the sound of your home. Happy kids and working together. Beautiful atmosphere
liver with lots of onions cooked in butter... delish!
Grain totes: Might can use them as hoop covers or grass barriers for small areas....I would have a TON of uses! Send them my way Justin!
Thank you for trying to be more organized. That’s my biggest talent and annoys many people who don’t understand why I clean up (and taught my children to do the same) even during a project. One daughter is now a preschool teacher who’s class knows clean up before we can do the next activity. Another daughter is a Microbiologist who is uber organized so that tasks, which take many people hours to process in the lab., are done in record time for customers. We can all strive to be better each year we’re on the Earth, but to see someone else’s mess getting cleaned up inspires many. Off to organize the garage so the summer yard equipment is out of the way for the cars again before it snows.
A place for everything and then require those who use them put them back. If they don't, call them back as soon as possible to return items to their designated place. Must make time for this or bad habits continue. Being a good example for the little ones is a good thing. Monkey see monkey do. JGiles
rabbits will always eat hay when it’s offered, it helps their digestion and keeps things moving. as long as it’s a low protein hay (not alfalfa) they’re set on that and a couple tablespoons of pellets
It's wonderful seeing Rebecca out and helping with chores and projects.
I am also a creative person and not big on cleaning up, but one works so much better in a clean and organised space
Tote Bags, if you buy bulk items from Home Depot they charge you $15 or so dollars for them and give you a credit or cash back when you return them. I would check with your grain provider to see if you are paying for them and see if they will credit you or buy them back.
The best breading you can use is crushed up pork rinds. Grain Free for me has also been no nuts, legumes, or seeds so ixnay on the almond flours or coconut flours. Helped me even more than just being carnivore. Great job cleaning up. Made easy work with all the helpers. Such hard working little people there, your kids are amazing!
I have been cleaning up / organizing / tossing stuff in my tools and hardware storage for about 6 weeks. I have given away 3 tool boxes, dozen or so screw drivers, wrenches, and sockets. Should finish up this weekend. No more buying tools because I can't find the ones I might have.
So nice to see you all actually do Not live in a picture perfect house 24/7. That you are normal after all and have some messy days, too.😄👍👍👍
My Rabbits ate everything until they had double chins! Bored.. they need room to run and jump and do “the binky”… yep, they jump and twist and it’s awesome. Garage floors/ wood chips, anything but those wayyyyyyy to small cages are ideal. Love you guys, but if ur gonna do rabbits then at least do them humanely like the other food ♥️
Completely agree. Joel Salatin talks of the piggyness of the pig. well there's the rabbityness of the rabbit too.
@@sandradodd9728 I used to watch this channel almost religiously until he did what he did with his sheep (when he let them all die rather than give them the medication they needed - then he ate the last one that died.) Now this, he's had the rabbits over 4 months and hasn't even given them anything to stand on. I wish he would learn about an animal before he gets them. There was one other reason I stopped watching too, but I still come back every 6 or 8 months and watch at least part of a video.
You all be nice, these people do awesome job with there farm & children, so what if things get out of place, Totally there business, there farm, there children, & his wife! Justin you do awesome job taking care of all. Love watching you all don’t know how you do it!♥️
I was taught if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all! Don’t fuss and criticize these awesome people! Merry Christmas 🎁 &
Happy New Year! God Bless
Ruby from Kentucky
Use those blue barrels to catch rainwater! Easy to do and can be connected to your downspouts. Best water for garden and watering animals!
Seeing his messy shop makes me feel better about mine.
Not only the shop, but the grounds, the barn, even the house, AND what’s worse, are the kids. Hair unkempt, though the fellas finally got a haircut, they look handsome. Let’s hope Santa will bring the girl a hairbrush and the mother will teach her how to brush. I just don’t understand why so cluttered and dirty. You think the girl will put on shoes, now that winter is coming?the kids and you do the cooking preps…how convenient that ma sits. She don’t do housework, what does she do?
Hey Beverly my daughter brushes her hair and looks like lily 10 min later. My daughter hates wearing shoes and guess what I find them outside all over. I used to run barefoot all the time. My house is perfect either. To each their own. Always someone judging.🧐
@@beverlygiroux2824 you are hilarious with your hate talk 🤣 Wasted for nothing 🤣
@@pamelaremme38 wish people were kind and gentle 🙂 I guess I am naive 🤣
Sadly some of the comments are so negative. No reason for it really 🤦♀️
Try ditching the flour and utiluze pork rinds as breading. Grind the rinds to whatever consistency you prefer or the recipe calls for.Season to preference. You might be surprised.
I am so happy he is coming out to help you.
Small potatoes are great for baking. Wash them well, cut them in half and put on baking tray with some oil, salt and cumin. Bake in hot oven for about 35 min. Enjoy with sour cream mixed with some garlic.
Use the skins when mashing. Added nutrition. Giles
I think I can answer your question on the jars. After covid, there was a major 'run' on canning supplies as people realized there could be big problems with food supplies.. Ball ran out of stock and are still back ordered in a lot of places. China started selling fake ball jars in the USA and the breaking has been an issue , ever since.
There's been a shortage for 6 years now long before COVID. The impostors are out there and we are steering clear! Garage sales. Marketplace anything! Lids in Michigan is next to impossible. When we go to a store like a scavenger hunt!! Never know what you'll come out with!! lol
I got a two bad batches of half gallon jars in a row from Ball in late 2019 too. One from a licensed distributer (Ace Hardware) and when I called Ball to complain they confirmed they were authentic and sent be a replacement case... which were also flawed. In both cases the bottoms fell out, once even while the jar was sitting on the shelf untouched. Ball refunded me and a made do with quart jars, which haven't had any problems. Seems like something was off in the manufacturing process.
Oh no, for real? China again has blessed us? Is there any way to tell the ddifference? What a disappointment 😞
@@terrywright1513 I don't know. I haven't had the issue myself, but the rebel canning group I belong to, says they are thinner, thus can't take the pressure canning. They MIGHT be ok for water bath canning.
@@pamelaremme38 yes! The prices are ridiculous....$10 and even higher
Justin - Organizing suggestions:
French Cleat wall - make simple holders for different tools and you can move them all around wherever you want and keep them off the bench.
Wire Rack Shelving w/wheels - put your parts / supplies for projects on 1 cart or shelf on the cart. When you need it out of the way, you can easily roll it somewhere else. Keeping the tools / project components seperated helps me a lot to stay more organized and clean up quicker at the end of day / project. A place for everything, and everything in it's place!
u know the oil is ready to fry when u stick a wooden spoon in it and it sizzles or forms bubbles around it!!
I check for sizzle temp by putting a couple drops of water in the oil. When it's at the right temperature the water drops will pop
Grandma put a wooden match in and when it fired up the temp is 350* perfect for fried chicken
We grew up eating cube steak like that from our beef. Yummy! Cook your liver the same way breaded lightly and fried with onions then add to the gravy and simmer for 20 minutes. So very tender and it eliminates the texture thing. My son grew up loving liver and onions and even now, at 28 he eats it with pleasure!
Are you using timothy hay for your rabbits? It has a good balance of nutrients for rabbits.
Try grinding up liver and heart with ground beef. You'll never even notice that it's in there. Make a meatloaf, meatballs, tacos, chili, etc...BURN IT UP!
The rabbits need a box to sleep in and nest thay will not mate until that can nest
I mentioned that on another vlog... crickets 🤷♀️
Rabbits will mate regardless of whether there is a box in there or not and they don't care about sleeping in boxes either. Mine prefer to just lay on the ground to sleep than in a box, it's more natural and they can spread out.
@@neshamahcammarano3790 Exactly. The only time a nest box should be added is right before she kindles. But they DO need a piece of wood to stand on. They've been on nothing but wire for over 4 months now. Not good for their feet.
Rebekah, maybe you could help Lily find information about colony raised rabbits. I feel like having them in battery cages doesn't align with the way you all raise and care for the rest of your animals. Colony raised rabbits is the most humane way to raise meat rabbits.
Joel's son is simply wrong about how to raise meat rabbits.
Great way to prepare cube steak is to dump in crock pot top with with homemade cream of mushroom soup and diced onions. After about 8hrs or so beautiful meaty gravy to pour over mashed potatoes. 😋 pretty hard to burn it up!!!
You can grind up the liver and mix it with hamburger meat for burgers. It helps the taste!
Why have you never thought about putting them nest boxes in there I mean at least they would have somewhere other than sleeping and standing on that wire sleeping on that wire pooping on that wire give him a box to get in every once in awhile bunnies like to hide just a suggestion
Nest boxer Are put in right before a females gives birth.
Justin, Hello from Northern Virginia, Nice Homestead, we are Retired now, All 6 kids are grown, we raised cattle, pigs, goats and chickens/ Turkeys, only chickens now, we work Firewood as a Hobby. Just subscribed 🚜👍🏼🇺🇸
feel sorry for the rabbits, just think what it would be like having to always walk on wire mesh just because it makes it easy for someone to clean
Especially since it is so easy to litter train them and Just having to clean the litter Box :(
Poor babies
No one cares about the rabbitness of the rabbits. Just because they are calm, doesn't mean they are thriving or happy. They need space to run and jump. The cage they are in is no better than a battery cage for hens. Isn't that what homesteaders are against? keeping animals in cages? The meat will taste like chicken because it's not free range. This goes against nature and is cruel. How would you like to be in a cage Justin?
@@hugelpook Totally agree!My rabbits are not kept like this, it makes me sad to see.
@@sandradodd9728 all they need to do is have them in a polytunnel and sink a two foot deep wall or welded wire around the edge. At least they would be able to move their limbs. Surely that is a minimum requirement for keeping an animal. What they are doing isn't right. They fuss about grass fed and moving animals every day and the pigness of the pig, but all that goes out of the window for rabbits. Very hypocritical. Sort it out Justin.
You guys are amazing! So much going on and everyone pitches in and helps. I also love your egg shelf! Did you make that? Sometimes it is hard to be organized as you are busy working. Another great video!
Why would you get rid of the tarps? You can use them as weed barriers or coop covers, or wind barriers... It's just a thought...
Thank you, you just gave me some ideas!😁
Good thing they are coming to fix your heater. Burning up cooking show looks great!🤗🤗
Shop starting to look good! Great job! Hugs
Justin and Rebekah, if you need your food to sizzle in oil dip the handle of a wooden spoon into the hot oil. If it is hot enough there will be sizzling when the handle dips into the oil.
Clean the shop, bravo!
Also, may want to look up almond flour and high oxylates, and the possible connection to chronic illness, especially joint problems.
What do you expect Justin, the chickens are in a greenhouse that has wood chips on the ground all over the place. The chickens are bound to get wood chips in the grit feeder. Even if you put a cover over it to keep the wood chips out, then how will the chickens get to the grit? I love you guys!!💖💗 All the kids are adorable 😍 especially Teddy. I watch you every day, no exceptions. I live in Indiana, in a small apartment with my kid, and trying to grow my own food in one of those Green Stalks, at least some food. God Bless, Stay Healthy
I am also in central Indiana. Where in Indiana are you located? Hopefully you have a south-facing window to take advantage of the. sunlight for your plants
@@paulatwood998 , I live near Westfield, IN. And no my bedroom window faces the East and my front "porch" faces the west.
I have been doing parasite cleanses. I can't tell you how much better I feel. Look into it. Especially if you work around animals.
I would love to purchase some of those bulk feed bags you said you were getting rid of - Fletcher, NC
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Prayers, Peace & Love
The jars have broken on other homesteaders also! Looks like a manufacturing problem or quality control if glass.
I use all the tiny potatoes for stone soup, the potatoes are the stones.
Thank you for doing something about the rabbits. I apologize for my snarky remark.
btw, Can't you use the totes for container gardens?
@@pamelaremme38 I am not sure he did, even the way the chickens are being kept seems no better than a factory operation - no light, no grazing etc
@@deepayne1930 the chickens only roost in the tractor at night. They are out in the field during the day, and get moved to fresh grass every couple of days (hence the tractor for ease of moving). Justin is a huge advocate of kindness to his animals. At least that I have seen.
@@frontyardfoodwithgardenergray He currently keeps his chickens, rabbits and pigs in the same (cramped) space. Underfeeding of his pigs led to the pigs eating the chickens. Kindness to his animals? Seriously? For kindness to their animals check out Cog Hill Farm, Lumnah Acres, Keeping it Dutch and many others.
Blessings to all!
I love that Justin! Im a creative person not necessarily an organized person. Lol. I feel that! You have done very well and try every day though and you really have got some great organization through your creativeness 😁
You need plastic sheet protectors for your paper recipes.
I want that boiler for my homestead. You should call me. I did HVAC/R for 20 plus years. Its probably an easy fix.
Justin you truly ARE a creator! Like the 2.0 chickshaw.
Sandra Westley uk, I never peel potatoes just wash then cut into chucks roast or boil, taste great.
Gideon seems like a little wildman! Were you like that as a kid, Justin? He so much the opposite of Josiah. Love watching your vids and seeing your amazing kids! (That rhymed!)
Jonah has inherited Boots's ethos when it comes to keeping useful things on the farm. I would have kept that pallet myself....especially in the workshop like you have. Use it up, use it out, make do or do without👍💖
Also, I noticed you use metal implements in your glass jars. I've heard from canning people this may cause hairline cracks to form and weaken the glass. Again I think Jonah is right, you may need new jars. 👍👏💯💥👌
Why are you not canning those small potatoes? They ARE Sooooo easy to do!
Hey Justin thought I owe it to you to tell you why I don't really click on your videos any more. I really love what you guys are doing, but the click-bait titles are too much. Not making a decision or anything, it just doesn't sound like an entertaining time.
I make cube steak/chicken fried steak all the time, love it!
Greetings from Ohio. I would say you’re missing Arune. He did a lot of the cleanup that maybe went unnoticed.
Where did Arune go? Or more importantly, is he coming back?
Liver...I was anemic growing up, so we would eat fried liver (just salted) and with a little milk (full cream) poured over the rice, along with fried "saba" or sweet plantain bananas. It has become a comfort food for me.
You can also combine it with beef stroganoff but fry it first before adding. Also barbecued, theyre ok.
Hope it help you to atleast try liver.
Heart and soil for the win!!
Been wanting to get my wife her package but it's been out of stock forever!
Want a study in Frustration... Watch Justin try to find something in the barn LOL
My Mother use to make cube steak it was cheap and they served a lot of it durning the depression.
Search Instant Pot Cubed Steak recipes. I've been cooking them different ways all my life, but I will never cook them without the Instant Pot again. It makes them so tender and yummy. Huge fan from Alabama.
Maybe you can get credit from your grain deliver company for all the bags.
On the totes could you use one for a greenhouse or cover for flowers.
Frame it with one bys and grow all winter under it. Moveable green house
That looks delicious! Chicken fried steak is so good!
I’d keep those totes, they could be useful in some unexpected way!!! 🤔
Those totes make great short term raised beds.
messy shop as real as can BE..
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that's OK, the focus is family and food..
Oh man I would love a tote. I’m coming to Hendersonville Sunday, (?)
Do you make ghee,can be an alternative healthy oil for cooking we use alot here in India.
Good to see im not the only one with so many bags i just keep putting them in the one bag they are too messy otherwise im starting to use 1 tonne bags it takes up too much room hey justin have you ever thought about getting a grain crusher ive found the food goes further and its a lot cheaper doing it yourself but i guess you probably dont have the time
But look Dad, there's so much room now so I can fill it!
knowing him, I bet he had a great plan for the pallet.
High-five, brother!
3 THINGS BREAKING YOUR JARS~~~~
You mentioned the milk jar breaking, is this number 2? If you are using regular glass jars..... I think maybe this might help. Simply based on the way the other jar broke that you showed us:
You are separating fresh hot milk putting it in regular glass jars then placing in an ice water slurry. The 3 things making the jars break are hot/warm milk, regular glass jars and ice water slurry.
They are most likely breaking when they are placed in the ice water. The glass is warmed or just hot enough to make the 'plain glass' jar crack around the bottom. When it is lifted out the bottom falls off.
You need tempered glass. Use canning jars for the immediate chilling of the milk then dump in regular glass jars for the fridge. I have half gallon canning jars, they were my husband's grandmother's. I haven't seen 1/2 gallon jars for sale except one time... 30yrs ago. You may be able to order some. Worth the expense. If you do find them, let us know. Some of us still can in half gallons.
I'm pretty sure this is the problem. Those glass jars with white lids are just simple glass. They can't handle the temperature change. Sort of a shock response in the glass. I know it would be an extra step in your milking process but worth NOT having the loss and clean up from the breaks.
WalMart has half gallon canning jars, 6 to a box. I got some a few months ago, and just saw them online this week.
Not a fan of liver, except duck liver, and I love pate'. Maybe you would like it as pate'.
A friend of mine 'wrote the book' on meat rabbits and he has a book called Beyond the Pellet where he shows how to raise rabbits for nearly free.
So is that almond flour any good on that chicken fried steak? Have you guys heard from Arun is he doing all right
Aaron had to return home due to his expiration of his Visa. He has to spend a certain amount of time at home and then he can return to the Rhodes family.
Best way to get that liver in, is to blend it and freeze it in ice cubes. Then add it to your smoothies!
ALL of Justin's health issues can be traced back to his eating of raw chicken liver on a butchering day.
@@deepayne1930 oh wow! I didn’t know that!
Did he freeze the liver before he ate it? When consuming raw liver it must be frozen for a period of time before being eaten.
@@Thehomesteadingherbalist No, the Vlog (June 17th 2021) shows his eldest handing it to him. The very next day he became so ill he was bed-ridden (Vlog June 22nd 2021)
I'm not really a fan of the "clickbait" style titles. I'd much rather have a more descriptive title on a video. I love the channel though.
What happened to the Indian gentleman , sorry forgot his name , have not seen in awhile, luved his cooking video s
Arun went back to India.
Nothing but meat, lots of animal meat, cream, butter, lard..... everything fatty. those poor children growing up on cholesterol.
This family constantly speaks of no GMO, gluten free, etc., but look at what their diet is. Meat, salt, eggs, cholesterol galore, and the infamous raw eating chicken liver. And don’t get me started at the medical care they practice, like having a baby in an SUV, in the middle of the night in a gas station just because they don’t trust the medical establishment in the US.
jjbjjbh - The parents are still middle age, they will have atherosclerosis (blocked arteries) in the future, due to their diet.
This is are my favorite days
That looks AMAZING! I have never tried chicken fried steak.
😄 Actual "Chicken Fried Steak" is not made from chicken. It's a pounded flat steak that has been rolled or patted in seasoned flour then fried crispy like fried chicken. Tasty but lots of calories. Really good with mashed potatoes and gravy, a veggie and tossed salad.😁
We love baby potatoes.
Respect from Africa 🇿🇦
None of my business but if I had a business and a customer with 900,000 RUclips subscribers called, I would probably show up.
ugh, the struggle when you must do one thing before you get to the other thing you must do, leaving no time to do the project you wanted to do
Was that raw chicken liver thrown into the smoothie? 0:30
If so I hope you won't get sick again 🙄
I never heard of using almond flour when fry things. Isnt chickpea flour more suitable?
I use almond flour sometimes but crushed pork rinds are the best 'breading' for keto/low carb. Crunchy and tasty!
why don't you keep your milk in stainlees steel buckets? You need 4, 5 gallons buckets to keep your week milk and they don't break nor leak...
Jonah is right time to get new jars.....
Hey Jonah, what was your intention for the wooden platform? Might have been a creative use.
Probably was ‼️😎
Ol grumpy pants shut him right down lol
Can anyone point me to the plans for the minime chickshaw? I've tried the links to "subscribe" to the plans to get them but they seem to no longer work. Looking for the detailed cut sheet, sizes, etc. Thanks.
Just a caution regarding vitamin A toxicity from liver consumption. Might want to listen to Judy Cho on this possibility.
Some get concerned if a person were to eat half a pound or more of liver every week because animals could have antibiotics etc. As they don’t eat nearly that much and eat animals they have personally raised I understand why they are confident in the amount they eat.
Remember how good McDonald's fries were when they were made with beef tallow? Remember how the taste changed when they stopped?