I bought a farm at 22 YO with my boyfriend, am I done with Vanlife…?

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  • @ethantravels
    @ethantravels  2 месяца назад +364

    Hey friends, I do want to clarify something. I mentioned this at the end of the video but I know a lot of you don’t make it to that point. This doesn’t mean I will stop traveling. I will continue posting traveling content because I love to travel! This is just a home base for Austin and I. To keep our belongings and to host family. I’ll post updates of the property a few times a month but my content will still revolve around consistent camping and traveling! Just wanted to clear that up for you guys!

    • @Adam010293
      @Adam010293 2 месяца назад +8

      Both will be fun to watch! It is enjoyable to follow you as you explore all things!👍

    • @puertocool
      @puertocool 2 месяца назад +5

      @@ethantravels "To keep belongings and host family"? You've got to be kidding. Who talked you into actually spending money on such a forsaken spot in a desert? For living conditions this has to be on the bottom. In your life and in your travels you had to see desireable green places with water and trees.

    • @sergegostoli9524
      @sergegostoli9524 2 месяца назад +8

      @@puertocool
      "For living conditions this has to be on the bottom"
      Huh... why ?
      For all you know maybe there's a city with necessary services a few miles away, as for green maybe there's a easily accessible water table all that is required is drilling a well, maybe he doesn't want to take out a huge loan and be in debt for years and this was dirt cheap, maybe his family is nearby, etc.
      Not to mention from the vegetation this looks like the US Midwest so probably "near" (by US standards that is, not European ones) tons of fabulous site, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Arches, Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes, Zion, Grand Teton , Death Valley, Yellowstone, etc.. the west of the US is full of places to go see and at least it doesn't look overcrowded so if he likes peace and quiet he found a great spot.

    • @YGardenRose
      @YGardenRose 2 месяца назад +5

      @@puertocoola lot of people like desert type areas. It’s their choice.

    • @vincentdevos8982
      @vincentdevos8982 2 месяца назад +3

      To each his own ! Some people like the 'wilderness ' and being outdoors !

  • @johnpennington952
    @johnpennington952 2 месяца назад +520

    I am impressed that at 22. You have bought a property, supported a charity and took a risk in following your dream.

    • @bchristian85
      @bchristian85 2 месяца назад +43

      He's an influencer. He has freedom and means most of us don't have.

    • @sergegostoli9524
      @sergegostoli9524 2 месяца назад +2

      @@bchristian85 What's an influencer ?

    • @bchristian85
      @bchristian85 2 месяца назад

      @@sergegostoli9524 Popular on social media. The more followers they have, the more money they make from sponsors.

    • @adriennedy6917
      @adriennedy6917 2 месяца назад +3

      I did the same thing. Got divorced lost everything. 😢

    • @VaheedPall
      @VaheedPall 2 месяца назад +11

      Yes, well he made millions of $$$$$ from TikTok and now RUclips.
      EDIT: Not doing too well on OF account. So prudish👃

  • @link1952
    @link1952 2 месяца назад +524

    Ethan, 72 here and I've lived mostly off grid since I was your age. I love it. A few tips? Leave the hood of your truck up overnight. So many critters will try to nest and eat your trucks wiring. Paint your water cubes black. they tend to grow algae otherwise. This looks very much like my property here in Central Oregon. I do have some juniper here and just lately noticed I have two bluebird couples building nests. So blessed. I hope your new adventure is a blessed one, too. It will be a never ending war with the damn rodent issue.

    • @FatherDuck80
      @FatherDuck80 2 месяца назад +29

      Put out aluminum low rise pans filled with 50%cornmeal and 50% baking soda and mix it well. And out them all around your homestead. They rodents will eat this and never come back. It’s worked for over a century old farmers way of getting rid of them.

    • @eddiejohnson3366
      @eddiejohnson3366 2 месяца назад +4

      62 here.

    • @AlexS-oj8qf
      @AlexS-oj8qf 2 месяца назад +12

      FOr the water cubes, I was told to paint it black then white, so the black will block the sun and the white will reflect it back.

    • @link1952
      @link1952 2 месяца назад +1

      @@AlexS-oj8qf Sounds legit

    • @ondrej_hrdina
      @ondrej_hrdina 2 месяца назад +6

      @@link1952 Works that way, though. If you look from the inside, a black paint layer will block a lot of light coming in. If you then paint over it white, it will get even darker. The black absorbs the light that the white layer has not reflected.

  • @jeffm.8545
    @jeffm.8545 2 месяца назад +219

    Ethan, you're wrong about farm content, I think your subscribers are very interested in the farm and the ideas you have to make it home. People enjoy watching YOU whatever content you wish to produce! Congrats on being a property owner!

    • @DaninVa-gt9nj
      @DaninVa-gt9nj 2 месяца назад +4

      I know. Will be very interested in any videos on Ethan's new home.

    • @pjchacon
      @pjchacon 2 месяца назад +4

      Agree with DaninVa. Seeing you build your farm from the ground up will also be interesting. I'm learning a lot of adulting tricks from you already, and I'm 50.

    • @StephenJones-x7g
      @StephenJones-x7g 2 месяца назад +3

      Hi Ethan, what made you decide to buy a farm? What state? Thanks Stephen

    • @wedemantr
      @wedemantr 2 месяца назад

      Ethan is def not wrong about why most of us watch him. We want him to travel. If I want to watch Homesteading I can turn on Homestead rescue lol. I mean I can't wait to see him work on the Homestead too but the travel is the bomb.

    • @DaleyDale
      @DaleyDale 2 месяца назад

      i think calling the farm as a homebase and not saying you are "done" with vanlife is a better thing to say. since his vanlife content is really the foundation of this channel in my opinion... i watch his content because of his van adventures and i tried to watch his travel content in Asia but i just cannot get into it. i wouldn't mind watching farm content too because i watch content like like tyler and todd and that other gay couple who adopted 3 siblings (i forgot their name) who have a farm and does house flipping.

  • @NyahSquidward7219
    @NyahSquidward7219 Месяц назад +26

    The algorithm is really working on this one. My name is also Austin, I'm just a 25 year old mountain man, I now run a farm with my boyfriend (now fiancé) in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. This video being recommended to me is a bit uncanny! It's really nice to see more and more of the LGBT community getting into agriculture and ranching. I would definitely take a look at implementing permaculture principles, make nature and the land work for you and heal your soil, it's worked out really well for us, rotational grazing, silvopasture, and we just recently put in an agroforest. Hope all goes well in your farmsteading, ours has been extremely challenging but very rewarding!

    • @masondunn92
      @masondunn92 26 дней назад +1

      I dream of living on property with my husband, also visit other couples like you!

    • @Nash1a
      @Nash1a 19 дней назад

      Jeez, I may have to change my name! Sounds like this is a good time to be an "austin".

  • @justindonnelly404
    @justindonnelly404 2 месяца назад +95

    Thank you for supporting cancer research. Sorry for the loss of your friend.

  • @jlegner8800
    @jlegner8800 2 месяца назад +346

    You surprise me Ethan. Never envisioned you as a farmer but your life is about adventure and farming will indeed be one. Almost got a peek at Austin for more than a second. Enjoy your new adventure!

    • @ethantravels
      @ethantravels  2 месяца назад +165

      I’ll be sharing him very soon! I just want my family to meet him first

    • @JayRedden28
      @JayRedden28 2 месяца назад +48

      ​@@ethantravelsIm really surprised that your parents haven't met Austin yet. Austin definetly seems like the kind of boy you bring home to meet mom and dad.

    • @RonaldCorrao
      @RonaldCorrao 2 месяца назад +23

      @@ethantravelsVery understandable, do it when you’re both comfortable.

    • @bobgentry9208
      @bobgentry9208 2 месяца назад +11

      If you don’t mind me asking, what state are you in?

    • @ttopero
      @ttopero 2 месяца назад +10

      @@bobgentry9208my guess is Colorado but in the SW for sure

  • @Phillip-t1v
    @Phillip-t1v 2 месяца назад +685

    Cutest farmer ever.

  • @johnbloomfield1026
    @johnbloomfield1026 2 месяца назад +148

    Congratulations young man--you are truly amazing. I'm 83 and closing in on the end of my life but have been a wanderer for a great part of it--you have so many more years to enjoy. Just a couple thoughts: many of your followers have given you so many great ideas already--here are a couple more: find out what wildlife is around you (boar, coyotes, bear, etc.) your new neighbors will be a wealth of information. I suggest you buy a couple guns--shot gun, rifle, pistol, and learn how to use them. Until you know the lay of the land keep your dog in doors if he's alone. Best of luck to you. Be safe and careful.

    • @kimellington4591
      @kimellington4591 2 месяца назад +5

      Hello Ethan you are amazing. Be careful out there!

    • @Lexington-Felix
      @Lexington-Felix Месяц назад +4

      EXCELLENT ADVICE YOU GOT THEIR MY FRIEND SO TRUE.

  • @glesuer31
    @glesuer31 2 месяца назад +89

    A new homesteader on 30 acres in a somewhat isolated area who just happens to be a member of the LGBT+ community...I'm hooked, especially on the homesteading content.

  • @markelisham8666
    @markelisham8666 Месяц назад +12

    Also, thank you for supporting cancer research. IWe lost our dog, Beano, some years ago to lymphoma, and two years ago I was diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer (holding steady so far). Made a donation to your charity.

  • @jrvcinci
    @jrvcinci 2 месяца назад +87

    Before building a container house, look at the videos from Tyler and Todd Channel. Those guys had more headaches than they ever realized they would get. But go for your dreams. And watch out for snakes-- there are a lot of poisonous ones. My best wishes to you.

    • @aidanscott3895
      @aidanscott3895 2 месяца назад +6

      venomous*

    • @DaninVa-gt9nj
      @DaninVa-gt9nj 2 месяца назад +5

      I am subbed to T&T. They have interesting videos and are hard working especially Todd(the dark haired one, right?). That container will get hot enough to boil water.

    • @marvmoder8628
      @marvmoder8628 2 месяца назад +4

      I just made the same comment. I also follow them they’ve gone to great heights like Ethan. They started out as a travel channel as you know.

    • @429nix
      @429nix 2 месяца назад +3

      Tyler n Todd is a great channel to follow 4 ideas, but they sometimes go over the top. Watch they're older videos on setting up solar panels, landscaping, veggie gardens etc, and then do it to your style. Also the Van Wives channel, they do a lot of their own stuff. You can surf all day for off grid channels.

    • @wolfguardian8312
      @wolfguardian8312 2 месяца назад +1

      Good suggestion for them jrvcinci...

  • @liamwalsh2467
    @liamwalsh2467 2 месяца назад +45

    Ethan you are amazing at 22 you've travelled all over America to the Caribbean and Asia and bought a property How Many of youre friends are still living at home? Keep living the dream you are an inspiration to millions of young people.

  • @caryrogers9676
    @caryrogers9676 2 месяца назад +16

    Holy cow! I don’t know how you went from out camping in the wilderness to owning a farm in barely two weeks! Well, you and Austin have a lot of work ahead of you. I’ll be really interested to see how things come along as you make it into your home together! ❤️

  • @jerradriggs2884
    @jerradriggs2884 2 месяца назад +26

    Ethan/Austin you may want to look into prefab homes. You have someone build a foundation with cement blocks. The plumbing and electrical is setup through the foundation. Then a manufacturactured home is broght in via truck and set on top of the foundation. Its fairly easy to get up and running.

    • @ejf9999
      @ejf9999 2 месяца назад +5

      There are companies now that make tiny container homes....1 bedroom, 1 bath and a living/kitchen area.

  • @richardvinsen2385
    @richardvinsen2385 Месяц назад +7

    You were on the right track with using that steel scrubber thing to stop the mice but that’s won’t be enough. When I was growing up, our house backed up to a corn field. Every fall when the farmer harvested the corn with his combine, thousands of mice would scurry from the fields across our backyard and into the neighborhood. During the first few years, some of them would get into our house. Even though it was a new house that was, we thought, totally sealed, a few always made it inside. Mice can squeeze through holes or cracks that are as small as 1/4 inch, or the width of a pencil. They can also fit through holes the size of a dime or nickel. An air conditioner repairman told my dad to stuff steel wool into every gap around every pipe or cable into the house and then seal everything with caulk. After we did that, we never had a problem with mice ever again.

  • @lffgar1
    @lffgar1 2 месяца назад +22

    Lavender - get yourself a lavender plant, it works fantastic to instantly suppress bee, wasp stings, and mosquito bites. Might work on spider bites as well. Soon as you get the bite rub a few lavender leaves or flower on the bite.

    • @reeced4360
      @reeced4360 2 месяца назад +4

      Spiders actually are repelled by the scent of lavender 👍

  • @ezraclifford
    @ezraclifford 2 месяца назад +20

    Amazing news Ethan! Congratulations on your new farm!!! You and Austin are gonna have so much fun building out your dream 🩵🩵🩵

  • @erdelyibotond9955
    @erdelyibotond9955 2 месяца назад +41

    To be honest I wouldn’t care if you stopped the traveling videos. I watch your videos because you are such an amazing person.

    • @DaninVa-gt9nj
      @DaninVa-gt9nj 2 месяца назад +4

      Yeah, am really more interested in Ethan's/Austin's property rather than videos on rivers, mountains, etc.

    • @oppionatedindividual8256
      @oppionatedindividual8256 2 месяца назад

      I watch them cause he's pretty lol

    • @apokalypthoapokalypsys9573
      @apokalypthoapokalypsys9573 Месяц назад +1

      No, you don't. You watch it because of the fanservice. Everyone does. Without shirtless scenes this channel would have double digit subscribers.

    • @ethantravels
      @ethantravels  19 дней назад

      That’s the sweetest

  • @Dawson327
    @Dawson327 2 месяца назад +7

    Ethan, I am so super excited for you to have your own place now! I'm so proud you have accomplished so much at such a young age. I wish you all the best and will always be looking forward to seeing you in your next video! ❤❤❤

  • @gixxer750r3
    @gixxer750r3 2 месяца назад +26

    I have a ranch also. you need cats FAST! and spray for insects every week. spiders can be deadly

  • @advertisercommerce6990
    @advertisercommerce6990 2 месяца назад +29

    Nice new "farm". If you never had animals before, it does take awhile to settle into the routine of them and you. The daily watering, feeding and letting out is mundane, but very important.
    Chickens 6 - 12 (Rhode Island Reds) will produce 1,200 to 2,000 eggs annually (200 per bird). Eating 2 to 4 eggs per day per person, gives you almost 100% of your protein. In your environment, you will need a coop, a hen house and a covered area protected from predators (hawks, coyotes, and what not). After 3 years, Rhode Islands are okay meat birds as well. Note: adult chickens are hella expensive, and you are never sure of when they started laying their first eggs, so best to purchase chicks in late winter early spring and raise them up. It takes approximately 6 months before your first egg. But it is a good growing experience and they are fun to watch!

    • @stanleysharp4269
      @stanleysharp4269 2 месяца назад +2

      But you cant be gone for long. Cant imagine that they wouldn't want to keep traveling.

  • @stephencomeau1381
    @stephencomeau1381 2 месяца назад +20

    Smart move young Ethan. Land, property always a good investment. I like seeing Austin about,it makes me feel that someone has an eye on you,to keep you safe.❤

    • @tinymcgoo1195
      @tinymcgoo1195 2 месяца назад +2

      Desert land in the middle of nowhere... good investment? If you need some place to park money then I suppose but there will be little if any return on investment. Now as a place to live, if you like the desert then go for it.

    • @Marcel_Audubon
      @Marcel_Audubon 2 месяца назад

      land isn't always a good investment, especially if you overpaid

    • @JSListerud
      @JSListerud 2 месяца назад

      It's not always a good investment.. 😕 it depends on what can be done with it. In the long run it's a stable place to put yourself, but the money into development won't come out of it.

  • @jaytuberr
    @jaytuberr Месяц назад +3

    theoretically any water that enters that broken cistern is rehydrating your land, Highly recommend looking into three things, leaky weirs, food forests, and chop and drop mulching.

  • @lare3043
    @lare3043 Месяц назад

    Ethan... solarize it!! And when you get your second container, park it parallel and about 10 feet away from the first . Then connect the two containers with a nice angle roof and Voila you have a great house.. Just suggesting...😊

  • @RobertGSwan
    @RobertGSwan 2 месяца назад +23

    Congratulations !! Thrilled that you purchased a farm ( and land ) !! All the very best :)

  • @antonsdefrancua
    @antonsdefrancua 2 месяца назад +14

    Damn so much respect for your courage at such a young age being independent. Just love your videos.

    • @bahhumbug9824
      @bahhumbug9824 8 дней назад

      Well he does have a handy older bf. That helps.

  • @victorb145
    @victorb145 2 месяца назад +318

    Maybe your first animal should be a farm cat 🐈

    • @ethantravels
      @ethantravels  2 месяца назад +58

      Oh of course!

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor 2 месяца назад +26

      @@ethantravels- Think plural, and take a hint, feed them very little unless you make one a house cat. You WANT them hungry so they are motivated to hunt mice!

    • @michaelrotter1134
      @michaelrotter1134 2 месяца назад +21

      Get a female they are the best mouser

    • @EthanLomas
      @EthanLomas 2 месяца назад +12

      a couple of colony cats from a rescue.

    • @michaelz6870
      @michaelz6870 2 месяца назад +6

      Omg - I have like 4-6 that need homes that my elderly mumsy was feeding that need homes. If your anywhere in Colorado, free delivery! Ha

  • @barrieshepherd7694
    @barrieshepherd7694 Месяц назад

    You need expanding foam if you want to seal gaps and keep mice and spiders out of your van. Those gaps fillers you used will not stop mice they can squeeze through a tap almost! Something else to consider is standing your van legs in metal bowls and keep them topped up with something nasty to keep ants and spiders out - diesel maybe!

  • @gospelofthomas77thpearl22
    @gospelofthomas77thpearl22 2 месяца назад +8

    I have a farm in Australia, NSW. Always start with planting the fruit & nut trees you would like to have because they’ll take up to five years to start producing. Before you buy any trees check that they’ll survive the weather/climate you are in. Grow organic for strong trees - use rock dust to dig into your soil because your soil looks deficient. Add organic matter- get a composting toilet so you can enrich the soil around trees - don’t use on vegi patch, obviously. Looking forward to your progress 🤠👍🏼

  • @brittsaunders4621
    @brittsaunders4621 2 месяца назад +51

    Wow...now THIS was a left turn! You bought a farm!! Sheesh! What's next??? Wait...never mind! This is so cool and wonderful, and opens up a whole new world of content! So much fun watching you do battle with the mice. I hope they lose! Much love to you, Austin and Peaches! 💖💖💖💖💖

  • @realgoodyou
    @realgoodyou 2 месяца назад +5

    Don't be afraid of making more videos about your new farm. I for one would love to see what you do with the land and how you make it your own.

  • @dannyfearn2694
    @dannyfearn2694 Месяц назад +1

    I'm so happy to see you're doing so well. I'm looking forward to seeing your continued adventures ❤

  • @hugosmits9720
    @hugosmits9720 Месяц назад +1

    You did this at the age of 22! I failed that kind of life at 44...so can I say that I admire your spirit to jump to this alternative way of life and I do hope you keep up the good work! Greetings from Belgium (Europe) and you know something? I think I am gonna subscribe to your channel!

  • @calvindavis3641
    @calvindavis3641 2 месяца назад +4

    I never know what adventurous things you are going to do next Ethan. At 22, you take on the biggest challenges, and now a farm. Plenty of work ahead that will be non-stop. Luckily, you have the greatest boyfriend ever willing to walk this thousand miles and help you. Hats off to Austin.

  • @mxslick50
    @mxslick50 2 месяца назад +153

    Anyone else hearing the "Green Acres" theme right about now? 😁

    • @cannedmusic
      @cannedmusic 2 месяца назад +2

      More like the theme to BBCs "The Good LIfe".

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor 2 месяца назад +3

      🤣👍🏽

    • @ericgen1231
      @ericgen1231 2 месяца назад +3

      @@mxslick50 PERFECT! 😂

    • @christopherjohn9869
      @christopherjohn9869 2 месяца назад +7

      ha ha ha I said that In my comment after I saw the video. Where is Mr. Haney? Who Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana sounds like..

    • @elviraraff6809
      @elviraraff6809 2 месяца назад +7

      From the looks of that structure on the property, my guess is that he has already met Mr. Haney.

  • @Erin-Thor
    @Erin-Thor 2 месяца назад +30

    Ethan- Look into farm subsidies! My uncle had a government guy stop by and asked him if he farmed and sold produce, he said yes because he did sell something once. The government paid him for decades to “not farm” a portion of his 60 acres as part of their farmer support program or whatever they call it. He said ‘the government paid for his “farm” several times over!’ LOL! Just a thought!

    • @michaelz6870
      @michaelz6870 2 месяца назад +3

      Hmm 🤔

    • @RB2013-jj7kq
      @RB2013-jj7kq 2 месяца назад +2

      Can I ask you why they don't want people to farm? Just curious

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor 2 месяца назад +1

      @@RB2013-jj7kq - This was years ago and I believe (?) that they were afraid of farmers going out of business if a bunch of small family farms flooded the market with any single product. I think corn was the issue and they called them subsidies, sorry it’s been years. But essentially it was a type of price control that changed every few years.

    • @chadley25
      @chadley25 2 месяца назад +2

      @@RB2013-jj7kq To protect industry -- that's often a big part of it.

    • @tpatrickl9539
      @tpatrickl9539 2 месяца назад +2

      If you’re doing some sort of farming or animals, you can get an agricultural property tax rate. Are you in Colorado? My brother has 40 acres. Hannah‘s wife got goats so they could have agriculture status. The first year they got a check for $3.20 for shearing the goats fur. They left the goat business when somebody came and put a flyer on their mailbox wanting to buy Pondosa pine trees. The first year with the trees, they made $7700. It works perfect, they thin the trees out and fill the holes in. Then they put seedlings in the holes.

  • @johndix177
    @johndix177 Месяц назад +1

    You’re doing amazing work Ethan! The first storage container is a huge step to trying to establish a base to start in!💯❤️

  • @YnotBe
    @YnotBe Месяц назад +1

    Good luck
    with all this!! It’s A LOT!!Huge undertaking!! You’re so engaging and fun to watch, but u know that. I’ll keep watching if u keep posting.
    Thx for sharing u cutie!! 😁❤️🙏

  • @samnyc2
    @samnyc2 2 месяца назад +10

    Try peppermint oil on cotton balls to keep the mice away. It worked for me. Or get a cat. Good luck with your property! 🎉🎉

  • @SirStephenSW5334
    @SirStephenSW5334 2 месяца назад +17

    I thought that you were going to announce that you and Austin are going to get married. That’s cool that you bought a farm. Congratulations and best of luck.

    • @JayRedden28
      @JayRedden28 2 месяца назад +3

      That they could live stream, haveca gift registry, and charge at least $1000 a person per person attending. Looks like they are settling down. I'd love to see a picture of them imitating the American Gothic painting.

  • @harleygould7255
    @harleygould7255 2 месяца назад +8

    See, I think I bright pink shipping container would actually look kinda cool... perhaps you could paint jungle foliage on the sides, or something...Oh, and solar panels on the top will keep it cool inside, and give you power for the camper.

  • @peterthornton8039
    @peterthornton8039 Месяц назад +1

    Congratulations on your new adventure with your farm. It's great to see you and Austin working on your own property, good luck and have fun guys.❤

  • @christophermccall9228
    @christophermccall9228 Месяц назад

    First Time Viewer Here. Dude!!!! I LOVED IT!!! Keep it up and congrats on your new farm.

  • @eddiegardner8232
    @eddiegardner8232 2 месяца назад +14

    First thing you need is a well and electric power to run it. If you are too far from the grid to get power, you need some solar and a solar power-able submersible pump. At some point you will need a septic tank and drain field where you build a house of some kind. Forget about using a shipping container as a house; nothing but trouble and expenses and building code problems. (See Tyler and Todd's videos for example) Either get a mobile, or find a kit house that you and Austin can help finish, and resell some day at a profit if you need to move on. Maybe a "tiny house" if this is just an escape/vacation location. Looks too dry there to actually "farm", but you would need a reliable well for even a home vegetable garden, which you might have time for once you have a stabile residence to live in. Good luck to you and Austin.

  • @thomasucc
    @thomasucc 2 месяца назад +10

    This is getting wilder, a farm , especially excellent

  • @blakejohnson8831
    @blakejohnson8831 2 месяца назад +26

    plant mint to keep spiders' away.

  • @earlahmer5528
    @earlahmer5528 Месяц назад

    Congrats on the transition from van life to homesteading. I wish you the best of luck and hope that you make the most of your land. Be patient as land reclamation is not easy.

  • @82mabvt
    @82mabvt 2 месяца назад +1

    Congratulations on becoming a property owner, your plans sound incredible and I wish you all the luck on seeing your dreams come true! BTW - that shipping container looks narrow - are your trucks really going to fit in there?

  • @arthurestrada2682
    @arthurestrada2682 2 месяца назад +4

    I totally agree. I'm a firm believer that it's better to lead a life rather than go where life leads you. Stay blessed and continue to be great.

  • @kenr5249
    @kenr5249 2 месяца назад +4

    I live in a shipping container. I purchased a non operational refrigerated container for storage at my property when I sold my house. But ended up living in it when I decided my travel trailer wasn’t suitable for the winter here in North Central Washington state. This is temporary until I get my permanent shipping container home finished.

  • @AdavidPT
    @AdavidPT 2 месяца назад +38

    so... Ethan Travels becomes Ethan Farms :P

  • @breckoz
    @breckoz 2 месяца назад

    Have you considered putting a well in on your property in the future? It is nice see you are animal lovers. And that is super awesome that everyone from your channel has been raising that amount of money for this cancer charity. My dog Sami passed a month ago from an aggressive cancer that came out of the blue. We spent a lot on surgery, medications, and ICU visits but it only ended up giving him an extra month of life. Money is tight right now but I'll take a look at that charity for the future. It's sounds nice having a tribute to someone that brings such love and joy to your life. I'm sure Millie was truly loved for too.

  • @dangoodall-williams4200
    @dangoodall-williams4200 2 месяца назад +1

    Congrats to you!! 22 and own quite a lot of land. Best of luck to you both in developing your farm and future together. You will have endless content.

  • @AllanLovesEddie
    @AllanLovesEddie 2 месяца назад +12

    I gotta agree with some of the other comments. Don’t worry about Ethan Travels morphing into Ethan Farms. I follow your life’s endeavors no matter where it goes. I really like the sound of this endeavor. Austin appears to be very handy and will be great help building this life together. Fantastic.

  • @lesliebishop3516
    @lesliebishop3516 2 месяца назад +9

    A new start and years of content as well. Great work and i look forward to seeing your next adventures

  • @AmbrociousXP
    @AmbrociousXP 2 месяца назад +21

    I wouldn't mind seeing some Ethan At The Farm content. YOU are the star of this show sweetie!

    • @EthanLomas
      @EthanLomas 2 месяца назад +3

      i actually prefer content within america. i can watch travel shows anytime. but i watch ethan because he is a nice gay guy and is very grounded for 22.

  • @user-rl3zu3zf1o
    @user-rl3zu3zf1o Месяц назад

    Ethan I have seen some other videos where people bought storage containers and did fantastic and beautiful things with them. They made them into habitable spaces to live , work, etc. I am sure by the time you finish your project of a liveable home it will be beautiful. Love ya Ethan.
    Your loyal fan Gene❤

  • @AchillesJohansson
    @AchillesJohansson Месяц назад

    I'm so glad I discovered this channel, there's nothing like the joy of watching someone follow their dreams and their hearts !! Hopefully one day I too will be able to own a little farm with animals to call home. Can't wait to see the rest of this new chapter in your life!

  • @reho7387
    @reho7387 2 месяца назад +6

    I'd be inclined to call your place a mini-ranch. No crops here....just brushland. But it's yours and that's all that matters. Good luck and good fortune.

    • @johnmcqueen4883
      @johnmcqueen4883 2 месяца назад

      Yeah, “farm” kind of implies you’re going to grow something.

  • @AutismAllay
    @AutismAllay 2 месяца назад +4

    Nice one, Ethan. Yeah, I definitely did not envision you as a farmer but wow, this is awesome and cool. Excited to see each other updates. ❤ and also it was nice to see Austin for a second. He definitely seems like a kind and loving person. ❤

  • @marshallxx
    @marshallxx 2 месяца назад +7

    Congratulations!!! All your adventures are interesting! ❤

  • @MylesDrutarosky
    @MylesDrutarosky 2 месяца назад +1

    Congrats on the new farm I look forward to watching it grow just FYI I saw you were looking at getting goats later. Did you know that goats will eat so think of making a pen for them where you want cleared and the will take care of your bush issues for you

  • @kyke5677
    @kyke5677 Месяц назад +2

    Cats will definitely catch the mice. And birds of prey.
    Also dryer sheets and moth balls with help get rid of insects and rodents.
    And mint plants are also supposed to help. Plus mint tea will be nice in the hot summer!

  • @drziggyabdelmalak1439
    @drziggyabdelmalak1439 2 месяца назад +6

    Congratulations, Ethan and Austin! Farm Boys - yeeha!

  • @RonaldCorrao
    @RonaldCorrao 2 месяца назад +6

    Congratulations, Ethan on your new endeavor. Try peppermint oil for the mice problem. I was waiting for a bunch of mice and spiders to come pouring out of the shipping container when you opened it. Can’t wait to be here when you million.

    • @EthanLomas
      @EthanLomas 2 месяца назад

      this is good to know.

  • @jonclassical2024
    @jonclassical2024 2 месяца назад +32

    CONGRATS...interesting location choice....highly suggest you watch Tyler & Todd struggle with their "container home" before you commit! All the Best :)

    • @thomasgriffith2953
      @thomasgriffith2953 2 месяца назад +5

      Absolutely agree! 👍

    • @ttopero
      @ttopero 2 месяца назад +3

      A simple 1-2 container home is a very good idea. T & T tried something that the containers weren’t going to be good for

    • @jazzychazjourneys
      @jazzychazjourneys 2 месяца назад

      Did he mention where the property is? It looks like it’s somewhere in Northern Arizona?

    • @67Endgame
      @67Endgame 2 месяца назад +5

      @@jazzychazjourneys He, and most other traveling RUclipsrs, never disclose where they are in the present. This is mostly to preserve their safety, security and privacy.

    • @kd8199
      @kd8199 2 месяца назад

      Good advice.

  • @terrypangaro9833
    @terrypangaro9833 Месяц назад

    I'm so happy for you and Austin in getting your own farm and to build your future together.

  • @feanaro2712
    @feanaro2712 Месяц назад

    Got randomly recommended this, and glad I checked it out. Looking forward to seeing how things unfold with this farm.

  • @sundanceks5074
    @sundanceks5074 2 месяца назад +5

    Build an earth bag house. Seriously. Watch the videos and it will be indstructable and well insulated. Put on an insulated metal roof.

  • @erikfast4228
    @erikfast4228 2 месяца назад +11

    I'd watch a weekly farm video.

  • @jayhudley4099
    @jayhudley4099 2 месяца назад +4

    Use steel wool to seal up any crevasses where mice might be coming in. They will not try to chew through it. Cute set up , btw! Good Luck

    • @garybregel1572
      @garybregel1572 2 месяца назад +1

      I use it with that spray foam.

  • @rosewhanga1817
    @rosewhanga1817 Месяц назад +1

    Hi guys, I would've loved doing what you are 40yrs ago. Congrats guys.... paint your water containers black, I was told it stops algae in the water, my nephew worked in the dessert he talked about the water containers.... good luck guys looking forward to watching your outcomes....

  • @WWRD1234
    @WWRD1234 15 дней назад

    Hey, Ethan, I'm a big camper myself love the outdoors, an old Queen get ready to retire. Want to go camping and fishing just discovered your show. I like it. I'm gonna keep watching it.Happy camping and good luck with your property❤

  • @jameskimball8159
    @jameskimball8159 2 месяца назад +4

    Big congrats to you and Austin. It's going to be a great project and I bet with guys will make it look great! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

  • @marcomarco9141
    @marcomarco9141 2 месяца назад +18

    A container into a House?! You clearly have not seen Tyler and Todd’s channel. 😂

    • @thomasgriffith2953
      @thomasgriffith2953 2 месяца назад +4

      Agree! 👍

    • @ethantravels
      @ethantravels  2 месяца назад +6

      I have no idea who that is, but good for them!

    • @marcomarco9141
      @marcomarco9141 2 месяца назад

      @@ethantravels ruclips.net/video/yZ8-prBtT88/видео.htmlsi=jCa87TMImasejTlK

    • @NealCMH
      @NealCMH 2 месяца назад

      @@ethantravels Tyler and Todd are a Gay Couple that live in Canada. They lived the RV life for a couple of years. Then COVID-19 happened. They started living off grid and had an idea to build a container home. You can catch their videos on Sundays at 5:00 EDT. Their RUclips channel is: www.youtube.com/@tylerandtodd

    • @michaelwoodbodley8099
      @michaelwoodbodley8099 2 месяца назад +4

      @@ethantravelsHave a look at their channel, it may help you avoid errors they have made. My impression is that they don’t plan sufficiently carefully. That makes for great video content but slow progress.

  • @terryprideaux
    @terryprideaux 2 месяца назад +7

    Omg! We saw Austin’s un blurred face! ❤

  • @sandypawsfrenchbulldogs2340
    @sandypawsfrenchbulldogs2340 2 месяца назад

    So happy for you and your family. Good luck with the new Homestead! Your a fine young man and we wish you well.

  • @michaelconeys3843
    @michaelconeys3843 2 месяца назад +1

    Congratulations to you, Ethan, on your new farm/home base. May God bless you always 🙏 in your life journey. ❤

  • @bajanyaoikaizer6902
    @bajanyaoikaizer6902 2 месяца назад +4

    Spinach, Garlic, Onions, Cabbage, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Radishes, Turnips, Rutabaga, Kale, Peppers, Sweet Potatoes, Zucchini, Sunflowers, Eggplant, Cucumber, Rhubarb, Carrots, Snow Peas. Have Fun Farmer Twinks

  • @The-Flassh
    @The-Flassh 2 месяца назад +4

    "Spiders, don't fuck with me" lol😂

  • @Nunofurdambiznez
    @Nunofurdambiznez 2 месяца назад +4

    WOW!! Congratulations on the farm!!!!

  • @ejf9999
    @ejf9999 2 месяца назад

    Have not tried it myself but I have heard to get cats and dogs acclimated to new homes, put Crisco or butter on their paws and let them roam close to the house. As they walk around they will release that scent close to home as they walk sround and they will know that scent from licking their paws, and use the scent to come back to the home.

  • @moodycactus
    @moodycactus Месяц назад

    One look at the landscape told me its an area for wild weather. The lack of established trees, even on the hill. Also if you want to discourage insects getting inside your place, I've read putting inches of ash around the base supports discourages them.

  • @AWSVids
    @AWSVids 2 месяца назад +12

    Wow... I knew running a RUclips channel with 121k subscribers was enough to live on, but enough to buy 30 acres of land at 22 years old?? During a time of record high real estate prices to boot? That's surprising to me. I know it's just undeveloped land out in the middle of nowhere, so I'm sure it was relatively cheap, but still. 30 acres of land is 30 acres of land.

    • @tmog1000
      @tmog1000 2 месяца назад +5

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  • @andrejordaan7911
    @andrejordaan7911 2 месяца назад +4

    Hi Ethan my name is Andre I'm from Durban South Africa
    I have followed you for so long
    Congratulations on your own farm
    I live on a farm in south Africa
    The only solution for mice and rats id is getting cat's
    Rat traps are poison for all your animals
    Cats will keep Al cats snakes and spiders away
    I have a dog and three cats they get along great
    We love you in south Africa

  • @Michael-np4ns
    @Michael-np4ns 2 месяца назад +6

    From traveling the world to being stuck on the dust pitt. Yes should be awesome? Looks loaded with bad Karma to me.

  • @ron4367
    @ron4367 Месяц назад

    Ethan, looks so Fun. Explore, Explore, Explore while your Young and Can Enjoy what life has to offer. I think I’m going to enjoy watching you.

  • @eddiejohnson3366
    @eddiejohnson3366 2 месяца назад

    Congratulations on the property!! I’m excited to see what you do with it. I’m sure a lot of us want to see content on your progress so don’t exclude it from your channel. When’s the housewarming party? 🎉 😀

  • @vizionara
    @vizionara 2 месяца назад +17

    Fun fact: rats and maybe mice are able to fit their bodies in any hole their heads can fit in.

  • @philexile0
    @philexile0 2 месяца назад +5

    Didn't see this coming!

  • @cabchataroundbogota7561
    @cabchataroundbogota7561 2 месяца назад +4

    Is Austin you sugar daddy 😂

    • @garybregel1572
      @garybregel1572 2 месяца назад +2

      I'm beginning to think Austin is a sugar daddy.

  • @topherma2220
    @topherma2220 Месяц назад

    Just had to say, you hit 130K when i typed this. Best of luck, and i'll be watching! Plans for something similar in the SW

  • @TonyPhillipsKY
    @TonyPhillipsKY Месяц назад

    Congrats on your new home! I look forward to watching your progress!

  • @tomvansoelen6557
    @tomvansoelen6557 2 месяца назад +4

    You are nuts

  • @David.Lee-CM-THAI
    @David.Lee-CM-THAI 2 месяца назад

    I actually loved the farm and I hope to see more of it. I would love to see how are going to build it from the ground up. Congratulations!

  • @kevind5914
    @kevind5914 2 месяца назад

    Ethan...THANK YOU my man! I'm a 57 year old Nativw American that skimmed through your van day videos. I really have to say...for "me" your videos online have and I realized are happy! Unlike soooo many others that are just negative. It took a long time to notice that your channel always made me " happy" THANK YOU SO MUCH!❤

  • @toxa.78
    @toxa.78 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you. We will continue to follow you with great interest

  • @BohemothWatts-vz1lc
    @BohemothWatts-vz1lc Месяц назад +1

    I live in Puerto Rico. I left New York City years ago after selling my apartment buildings in Brooklyn New York City. I bought a farm from a Pastor who had a stroke..I am thankful for my grandparents for teaching me how to be the best farmer. I have 94 acres of land with a river flowing through the middle of my farm. My parents are from South Carolina where they had a farm. They along with my grandfather taught me a lot about farming and homesteading.
    First and foremost you should get solar panels and a wind turbine . Then you must get or purchase a Rain Water Harvesting system with a water purification systems and a water storage system. As for the Rats get synthetic cat urine and place it around the outside of your house and barn. A cat just might kill your chickens. So cats are out of the question. Learn how to cycle your land. Avoid GMO fertilizers post and fence in your property with NO TRESPASSING signs around your farm. Unfortunately you may have to arm yourself.
    I wish you the best of luck with your farming endeavors.

  • @sacoboyscinema
    @sacoboyscinema Месяц назад

    Ive heard lemongrass helps keep mice away maybe a few pots of lemongrass around the camper? It has citronella oil so it also keeps away bugs. Maybe that could help!