Bringing Chickens to Pasture, Dandelions & Flies

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  • Опубликовано: 4 май 2024
  • Bringing the first broiler chickens of the year out to pasture, setting up temporary fencing for the cattle, and talking about dandelions & fly control. All before Grandma gets abducted by aliens!
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Комментарии • 564

  • @CohassetJim
    @CohassetJim Месяц назад +38

    Pete, you are that rare combination of human who actually employs the ability to reason, problem solve and take action. All the while remaining calm and kind.
    It’s what’s most lacking in the world today. Please carry on for many years.

    • @johnr3603
      @johnr3603 Месяц назад +3

      U nailed it ,well put sir!

    • @rbud57
      @rbud57 Месяц назад +4

      🎯❗

  • @c.j.francisco2225
    @c.j.francisco2225 Месяц назад +44

    I appreciate a man (and woman) who is not afraid of hard work and who finds the easiest and cheapest way to carry out his work projects. Kudos to both you and Hillary. Oh, I also appreciate a person who can laugh at himself. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @robertboyd2107
    @robertboyd2107 Месяц назад +64

    I like hanging out on the farm days

    • @Trav84
      @Trav84 Месяц назад +5

      Covering the manure pile like last year was the second part of that no fly equation

  • @johnleden1909
    @johnleden1909 Месяц назад +128

    "Idealism needs to be tempered with realism." Good words right there!

    • @KellyBNunn
      @KellyBNunn Месяц назад +6

      The value of this information is beyond compare.
      Folksy. Direct. Simple. Served with authenticity and genuine caring.

  • @martineus63
    @martineus63 Месяц назад +10

    Pete... you should tell your wife, "I dont care how many chicks show up at this farm, YOU're the most beautiful by far!"
    Love your vidos, my friend! I wish the people on the farm i grew up on were half as kind and gentle as you!
    Keep up the good work!

  • @Elger77
    @Elger77 Месяц назад +22

    Life is so much more gratifying when you pick the right partner! Most of us aren’t so fortunate. We choose, when we are young, a partner for all the wrong reasons. As we age our criteria changes, but as my old grandfather would have said, “ too late we get smart”.

  • @learninghowtodothis8062
    @learninghowtodothis8062 Месяц назад +55

    Watching and listening to the cattle grazing on the fresh green grass is such a peaceful- soothing experience for your viewers.

  • @ljracer711
    @ljracer711 Месяц назад +5

    Pete, my wife made a great analogy to you and your channel last week: she said that you remind her of Fred Rogers. A calming influence, with common sense and enjoyment of the simplicity of life at the forefront. I can’t think of any better compliment that anyone could give. I think that’s why your videos are so popular.

  • @phillipmccary8105
    @phillipmccary8105 Месяц назад +22

    never gets old you acting like you are getting shocked, always enjoy you and Hillary!!

  • @sheilamesick96
    @sheilamesick96 Месяц назад +26

    Oh a new video! Time for a fresh cup of coffee and a sit down.

  • @robertbellow2625
    @robertbellow2625 Месяц назад +10

    Mrs Hilary deserves a raise! 😂 . Love the way you both work together.

  • @SaraGold
    @SaraGold Месяц назад +24

    ♥️ drama free wholesome content

  • @bertadelaudebri7179
    @bertadelaudebri7179 Месяц назад +13

    As we, you needed that jolt to better your day....from an alien Canadian neighbor 😂

  • @judeedufresne8371
    @judeedufresne8371 Месяц назад +30

    Thanks for sharing your "Wonderland" with all of us. You both are so kind to your animals...and you create a calming atmosphere for your audience. Love your farm!! 😁

  • @paulsims6888
    @paulsims6888 Месяц назад +4

    Thanks for being practical. Hilary is the silent worker. It is nice to see you both working together. That's how it's supposed to be. Thanks for sharing a day in your life.

  • @ronarmstrong8585
    @ronarmstrong8585 Месяц назад +17

    Pete,your wagon for transporting and unloading the brooders is simply amazing. Hillary your gentleness the way you handle the broader is so nice to see. You both are very respective of all your animals. It's a big reason IMHO of why your channel is so successful.

    • @frenchcanadian1007
      @frenchcanadian1007 Месяц назад +2

      Yes, I agree. It is very noticeable how much you both care A LOT for your animals...and they return the favour. It is very noticeable and healing to watch. Marcel from Saskatchewan.

  • @Dan-qy1rg
    @Dan-qy1rg Месяц назад +16

    I agree with you on dandelions, I like them on my property and so does my cattle. I use the back rub as well as the fly traps around my waterer. I enjoyed watching, nothing better than putting your cows on fresh grass, keeps them content. Thanks Pete, have a great day!

  • @lynnsweeney4529
    @lynnsweeney4529 Месяц назад +13

    Good morning Pete. We just love watching how well you and Hillary work together. As always thank you for taking the time to make the videos you make, we enjoy them all.😊

  • @beejls
    @beejls Месяц назад +1

    The cows must be in heaven. Dandelions to gorge on, flies alleviated, and the weather is not too hot.
    I noticed the little chicks going to town on the dandelions also.
    As for the dad joke... Pete, you're best in short form. 🙂 Love the channel, adore you and Hil.

  • @corybuck6049
    @corybuck6049 Месяц назад +9

    I LOVE your viedos pete! You look happier these days and that makes me smile. You (and your family) are such kind souls. Keep up the good work!

  • @Watchyn_Yarwood
    @Watchyn_Yarwood Месяц назад +3

    Man, I love this channel! It brings back so many memories of days on the farm in years, many years past.

  • @suedobson6962
    @suedobson6962 Месяц назад +5

    Dandelion is edible, the whole plant! Anxiously waiting on your spring calves!! Enjoy Sunday mornings with Hilarie and Pete.

  • @jacksanders7018
    @jacksanders7018 Месяц назад +12

    Thanks for sharing your day with us.

  • @dmark6699
    @dmark6699 Месяц назад +20

    Chicks growing fast. Time to make the Dandelion wine.

    • @johnr3603
      @johnr3603 Месяц назад +3

      Grandma made dandelion and clover wine all her 95 years ( gandkids could sip only😉)

  • @dieseldoctor2221
    @dieseldoctor2221 Месяц назад +2

    That super c must be your most used tractor on the farm Pete someone did a great job restoring it its PURDY!!!!

    • @JustaFewAcresFarm
      @JustaFewAcresFarm  Месяц назад +2

      Thank you. I love driving it, it's so handy for most everything I do and it runs so nice.

  • @bobmoroney3643
    @bobmoroney3643 Месяц назад +2

    Hello happy Hillary, who takes such good care of "Hello I'm Pete.

  • @sportmod11p63
    @sportmod11p63 Месяц назад +4

    You’re an incredible human Mr Pete with a very blessed family.

  • @fgb3126
    @fgb3126 Месяц назад +3

    You have it down pat Pete. Routines are a blessing not a curse.

  • @larrypestes2205
    @larrypestes2205 Месяц назад +9

    I just realized that you are the new Johnny Carson for the nation but on Sunday morning. A calming light hearted dose of medicine needed by Americans that are overwhelmed by the stresses heaped upon us daily by the left. Thank you for salving or sores

  • @jamessmith7691
    @jamessmith7691 Месяц назад +3

    Nice pastures you have there, I won't take afence to it but you can. lol

  • @davidbrightman6987
    @davidbrightman6987 Месяц назад +5

    My Mom went to Cornell and we used to go up in the summer when I was a kid. One of the highlights was the Chicken BBQ at the Big Red Barn. That was probably 45+ years ago but I can close my eyes and still see the smoke coming off the grills🍗

  • @djjamison6548
    @djjamison6548 Месяц назад +8

    Good morning Mr. Pete and Mrs. Pete

  • @timothyrill3825
    @timothyrill3825 Месяц назад +2

    The first batch of chicks are out and will be putting on weight. The new season is now underway. I enjoy this so much this time of year as you can see growth and replenishment that starts off with a bang and the Weber grill. Thank you Hillary and Pete.❤

  • @user-ft7mr4ff9h
    @user-ft7mr4ff9h Месяц назад +1

    That Hillary is such a good partner. You guys make such a good team. 🙏🏻✌🏻

  • @deborahsimmons2414
    @deborahsimmons2414 Месяц назад +1

    Hillary, my hat is off to you! Your physical strength is very apparent in hauling, lifting and sorting those bags of chicken feed, not to mention everything else you do in the employment of their care. Good work!

  • @vickiwells6726
    @vickiwells6726 Месяц назад +2

    Pete you and Hillary are such a good team… your cows are so happy 😊as always thanks for bringing us along 😁 we even look forward to your lame jokes 😉

  • @vonRow
    @vonRow Месяц назад +1

    I'm not the only one who thinks dandelions are tasty! And they are good for live stock to eat too. I actually wish I had more of them in my fields.

  • @larrydavidson3402
    @larrydavidson3402 Месяц назад +1

    The two of you put in a lot of hard work on your farm but I can see its very rewarding for both of you.

  • @alansimmonds9030
    @alansimmonds9030 Месяц назад +1

    Don't let the Jibber-Jabber get you down Pete.

  • @zenaidalugo7707
    @zenaidalugo7707 Месяц назад +2

    Thank you farmer Pete and Hillary for all you do, these videos keep us motivated 🎉❤

  • @nickrandol9133
    @nickrandol9133 Месяц назад +5

    I think bees would be a good addition to the farm.

  • @Beckham3l4od
    @Beckham3l4od Месяц назад +3

    Hi pete i love red tractors and your restorations are magnificent keep up the great work

  • @GeorgiasGarden
    @GeorgiasGarden Месяц назад +2

    Lots of Arm Chair Quarterbacks who have never raised cattle or any farm animals. Pete I learn a lot from you and Hillary. Keep on keeping on.

  • @dennisdole1764
    @dennisdole1764 Месяц назад +3

    This message is for Hilary 😊: You are a Saint not because of how hard you work which you do, but yet to be putting up with Pete 😂 makes you an Angel 👼 in the making! ❤

  • @waynegarrison2481
    @waynegarrison2481 Месяц назад +3

    Hope you have a GREAT DAY also

  • @patriciastefforia
    @patriciastefforia Месяц назад

    Lol Pete, when my husband was alive, God rest his soul, we would go places where people knew us, grocery store, etc, he would tell people that he didn't know me and our kids! He would say he just picked us up on the side of the road (all in good, clean fun). Of course everyone knew who we were!😂

  • @sandrarhea2328
    @sandrarhea2328 Месяц назад +2

    I really enjoy your channel Pete. I’m not a farmer but I like watching you & Hillary farm. Have a great week.

  • @mmcc310
    @mmcc310 Месяц назад +4

    Coffee wirh pete n wife n farm, sunday morning

  • @billyhaddock5540
    @billyhaddock5540 Месяц назад +2

    Pete, as everybody knows, farm work for chickens and cows keeps u guy's staying young. The body might show the age, butt boy is it a ride.

  • @Urugami45
    @Urugami45 Месяц назад +2

    Wow, even the camera groaned at that one😂😂😂

  • @frankcurley
    @frankcurley Месяц назад +4

    Funny how you mentioned "Cornell Chicken BBQ sauce" as my wife and I were just talking about that yesterday. Love that stuff! Signs of Summer!

    • @allentowngal4769
      @allentowngal4769 Месяц назад +1

      I'm on my way on a slow trek thru NE to Nova Scotia. Was going to DRIVE DELAWARE WATER GAP, but may have to skew west to find some of that bbq sauce!

    • @frankcurley
      @frankcurley Месяц назад

      @@allentowngal4769 I make my own. Just Google and try it out. Enjoy!

  • @scuttlebuttz7202
    @scuttlebuttz7202 Месяц назад +1

    Love it when "flies drop like flies," Pete! Great video! 🤗 Always a pleasure to watch. 👀❤

  • @terrybennett5576
    @terrybennett5576 Месяц назад +2

    Y'all are living the dream, keep up the good works

  • @sgrvtl7183
    @sgrvtl7183 Месяц назад

    I liked watching Hilary put the Chickens on grass 'what's this'! I like greens, I think they do too! nice team work! Dandelions are beautiful! and liked your conversation of the plant.

  • @matteolaborg
    @matteolaborg Месяц назад +2

    I love Pete's explanation of the "chicken or egg" conundrum: feed scoop.

  • @JosiNdongFarmsBondo
    @JosiNdongFarmsBondo 27 дней назад +1

    I love this couple. You such a beautiful inspiration to me here in Africa Kenya 🇰🇪 big love

  • @nicholasayers8065
    @nicholasayers8065 Месяц назад +3

    Well said !

  • @g.r.4853
    @g.r.4853 Месяц назад +1

    I'd bet that many of your viewers are saying "Salt potatoes??". Also dandelions are an early and favored source for honey bees and the big boys tell me that dandelions also make a decent wine. Your channel is terrific!

  • @MarkWatsonSMTX
    @MarkWatsonSMTX Месяц назад +1

    You've done a lot of work ... the farm looks nice.

  • @user-mf2oi8wb5t
    @user-mf2oi8wb5t Месяц назад

    Pete, once i got the 'Dad Joke' I laughed so hard it hurt! 🤣 Keep them coming! 🤭

  • @littledude5311
    @littledude5311 Месяц назад

    Introduce Hillary every time. She’s a gem and hard working partner.

  • @kirkwilson10
    @kirkwilson10 Месяц назад

    We are getting the kids ready to end the school year and a perfect video to show to get them excited about what they'll be doing in the fall, especially since we ordered their chicks today! Some of them screamed ( as usual) when you once again electrocuted yourself. It's really cool for them to see you and Hilarie setting up the chicken paddock just like they do! The alien joke? Mercy, the groans... But we're still your extended classroom! Blessings on you both!

  • @noramax2925
    @noramax2925 Месяц назад +2

    Hi Pete & Hilarie. Thanks for letting us hang with you on your farm.
    Dandelion greens are delicious! In my very young days Nonna would come to visit and we would walk down one side and back up the other side our country road picking dandelions. You have to get them before they flower. She was equipped with a long knife and my job was to carry the large bowl. She would circle the dandelion with her knife, pull it out, shake the soil off and toss it in the bowl. Once back home she washed them off outside with the garden hose. For dinner Nonna dressed the greens with a simple olive oil, vinegar and salt & pepper.
    When I tell people they can eat dandelion greens, they look at me very strangely. I use no chemicals on my lawn and love the greens. I’m wondering, isn’t dandelion wine made with the flowers?
    Thanks for sparking my childhood memory🥬🥗🙂

  • @ronaldferino3414
    @ronaldferino3414 Месяц назад +3

    Looks like a versatile piece of equipment. I'm kinda impressed so far, can't wait to see more of this machine in use!

  • @vickiemeisinger9632
    @vickiemeisinger9632 Месяц назад

    I love you, channel Pete and Hillary!! I love seeing the two of you working together on the farm. My mom and dad would the same way... if it was a job to do they shared it to get it done quicker.
    I agree with you. Also Pete on Keeping things simple. I think wisdom comes with aging and I know for myself I have definitely simplified my life in the last 15-20 years…. just for example when I had guests coming for a meal or weekend, everything had to be perfect and everything had to be beautiful and artistic on the table when I served the food and so forth. I realize at some point I was exhausting myself unnecessarily because everybody else was visiting and laughing, and I was cleaning up and working or getting ready for the next round. I don’t do that anymore. I might at Christmas time, but for the most part throughout the year, I keep my meals simple and I’ll tell you what, Pete I want you grilled those pork chops and less than 10 minutes and I’m thinking that’s how I should be food in a short amount of time. God bless you both and we’ll see you next time on a wonderful video… By the way, Pete, I love to laugh at your jokes…. Apollo - G.😀❣️😁
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @joekemp5034
    @joekemp5034 Месяц назад

    I've found over the years that if I aerate the pasture once every four years it helps our fields tremendously with yields. Lime every third year. Multi mixture fertilizer once in a while. We add manure to our fields so we only use commercial just to even put our fields.

  • @DumpsterMarcus
    @DumpsterMarcus Месяц назад

    Glad you’re liking the new chicken pens….and dandelions are the best!! They taste good in breads and pancakes 🥞

  • @user-di7in2zx1c
    @user-di7in2zx1c Месяц назад +1

    Pee and Hilary, Thank You Both for taking along on your active work schedule of setting up the 3 week broilers on the grass to finish them up in 6 weeks. Electrifying the perimeter fence to keep the racoons and foxes at bay. Good pasture management with the cattle works great and soon the calving will begin in earnest. Enjoy your week from Pete from New Brunswick Canada

  • @andrewterry8092
    @andrewterry8092 Месяц назад +3

    Pete is funny. I like Pete. (Hillary, too!)...

  • @rancancookcanoy9768
    @rancancookcanoy9768 Месяц назад +1

    Pete, we enjoy watching your video and having our coffee. I appreciate you sharing the farming life with us. Thank you.

  • @brendaphilpott7154
    @brendaphilpott7154 Месяц назад +1

    love the scoop...

  • @hwcinc
    @hwcinc Месяц назад

    My wife has 6 hens and a rooster. She donates all her eggs except what we eat to the Helmer Lutheran Pantry. She has named them all and treats them like they were her children . I know it’s too late for Mothers Day but I’d buy one of those feed scoops if you would sell one. Name your price! I wait with bated breath for all of your videos. They make me feel good. Thank you.

  • @bonsukan
    @bonsukan 27 дней назад

    Good lookin’ T-shirt you got there, Pete! Gig ‘Em!

  • @LauraDittman
    @LauraDittman Месяц назад

    Good evening, Pete and Hillary, working to hard. All your animals look really good and healthy. Unfortunately, I don't like dealing with Dandelions or Flies. Have a great day-

  • @vivianzuniga8814
    @vivianzuniga8814 Месяц назад +1

    I wish you still sold the feed scoops. I’d buy some!

  • @samvalentine3206
    @samvalentine3206 Месяц назад +1

    Another enriching class from Prof. Pete and Hillarie par excellence! Everything just clicked on this video, Pete. Nicely done! It was fun to come along with you as you set out the broilers as you have yearly. Every year you hone your skills just a bit more and it's always a fun watch. Thanks for bringing us along and I for one would have bought one of your grain scoops - a good honest design! Take care...

  • @jfarmer9864
    @jfarmer9864 Месяц назад

    Pete you're a hoot. Hillary is a gem. ❤️

  • @ipfreely10001
    @ipfreely10001 Месяц назад

    Hey Pete, on the subject of fly control! My grand dad's friend from 5 streets away had another friend who used to know a bloke who swore by rolling your left trouser leg up, standing on your head, covered in marmite, singing bat out of hell in Swedish- to do absolutely bugger all to keep flies away from rabbits. So now you know 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @karinjudge7277
    @karinjudge7277 Месяц назад

    Thanks for another nice video Pete. I love how Hilarie doesn’t talk much. You can tell she’s smart. 😊 Dandelions are so beneficial. You can eat the entire plant. I remember eating them as a kid. Boil them. Little vinegar and salt and pepper. These days everyone sprays them in my area. Take care !

  • @allenferry9632
    @allenferry9632 Месяц назад +2

    You shouldn't blow on the chicken water. You could get
    Cherpies.

  • @buckhendrickson235
    @buckhendrickson235 Месяц назад

    Enjoy our videos! Keep up the good work!

  • @joshk.6246
    @joshk.6246 25 дней назад

    Pete, I think what you are onto is that the die of life is made up of many sides.
    Balance, Happiness, and Contentment are all sides that make up the overall well being of a persons life.
    I reckon there are more but we come across them in time or by heeding the wisdom from those trying to share the knowledge.
    Thank you for sharing!
    Addendum:
    I also have a favor fencing pliers.
    I thought the joke was so bad it had killed your tripod.

  • @alfredomarotta6604
    @alfredomarotta6604 Месяц назад +1

    Love your jokes and videos with Hillary as well.

  • @Imposter-yd4xn
    @Imposter-yd4xn Месяц назад

    Happy to see your channel grow Pete.

  • @benchacon4983
    @benchacon4983 Месяц назад

    Good looking broilers. They look lively.

  • @WayneBrown-YYC
    @WayneBrown-YYC Месяц назад +1

    Just the simple life - Great Video

  • @billreal76
    @billreal76 Месяц назад

    Thanks for the video time, Pete!

  • @LANDRY-OTTE.
    @LANDRY-OTTE. Месяц назад +3

    And good morning Nebraska

  • @redmapleleaf4617
    @redmapleleaf4617 Месяц назад +1

    I had to look up "salt potatoes" as I've never heard of them but they sound like something worth trying.

  • @davehine724
    @davehine724 Месяц назад

    Thanks Pete, have a great week!!!

  • @MrCharlie2730
    @MrCharlie2730 Месяц назад +2

    what do you call a fly with no wings? drum roll for bad joke sunday.. ~~~~a walk!

  • @pinecedar7748
    @pinecedar7748 Месяц назад +3

    Mr. Pete and Mrs. Hillary!!

  • @jeffking5977
    @jeffking5977 Месяц назад +1

    when i was young we use to eat dandelion greens

  • @tedquaker954
    @tedquaker954 Месяц назад

    Thanks again guys for another enjoyable video!

  • @x_Dude1
    @x_Dude1 Месяц назад

    The right mix, "when you know then you know". Some other channel shared the same words. 20:20 👌

  • @michaeld_68
    @michaeld_68 Месяц назад

    Thanks for the video Pete and Hilarie .👍

  • @TO-vw3sy
    @TO-vw3sy Месяц назад +2

    GIG EM AGGIES! 👍🏼

  • @dstafford2200
    @dstafford2200 Месяц назад

    My wife made dandelion jelly and its like having honeymoon toast its really good. Hopenyour having a great week Pete and thanks for the video.

  • @chipps1066
    @chipps1066 Месяц назад +1

    With a good measure of common sense!

  • @davehafso7003
    @davehafso7003 Месяц назад +2

    That was such a dad joke even the camera couldn’t stand it😂😂😂