Gearing Up for Summer
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- Опубликовано: 11 июн 2024
- First cutting hay is done, and it's time to check in with all the animals and the projects going on for the summer.
Note:
-We do not offer farm tours or accept visitors
-We do not sell from the farm
-We do not ship our farm's products
-We do not sell live animals
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Correction: I will be at the Red Power Showdown in Bloomsburg, PA on Thursday AND Friday, June 13-14, 2024.
Good for you Pete
We'd love to meet y'all, but it's too long of a journey for us to be able to leave our homestead. Love and support from Illinois! ✌️
Thanks for letting us know thank you
Safe Travels.
Enjoy!!
I don’t watch the channel for the pigs, the cows or the chickens, I watch the channel for the story… understanding the unique perspective and challenges that you face is interesting to me and provides me insight into the farms that I buy my beef from here on Onondaga Hill… the value of this not solely from an entertainment perspective cannot be understated and I truly appreciate it…in my opinion some of the qualities that have made your channel a success is the story, the transparency and honesty and the variety of content included, I never miss an episode and truly enjoy it, thank you
I agree completely.....
Right on!
here here
Very well said and I agree 100%!!
We agree, plus the added intrigue of vintage machinery which he documents carefully and fully (in some instances his machines seldom go about in their "working clothes"). Pete "ain't scairt" of pullin' stuff down, as he has the confidence he can put it back together. Truly a "clock-maker's heart" here.
Pete is your passion for farming and life in general that make your channel so special. Doesn’t matter if you growing rocks to me . I would still be here
Yes! ✌️
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Well said - I can't add anything to it!!! Enjoy the Red Power Showdown and send our best to Hillarie and the family and we'll see you soon!!
Same here. But I do keep an eye out for Ezra😻😂
Agree!
The stories..the challenges.. your perspective..that's what I enjoy Pete. Thank you!
Pete, I could just sit here and listen to you talk. You are a wealth of knowledge, and have a great way of putting it out there for us to enjoy. You do your thing on the farm, and I'll keep watching. Thanks
This what I like, your calm, measured, sensible approach to everything. Removing the stress from your life and everyone watching your videos lives for that 20 or so minutes. Doesn’t matter what you are doing it is soothing for us that watch. To be honest although I liked the pigs I’m glad you aren’t getting pasture ones this year. Plus the old sty area must make it so much more comfortable for Hilary with the chicks. I’m dreading the day that Patty goes but she has had the best life thanks to you.
Can't help it but I LOVE PATTY! I will miss her. 🥰
Those cows sure do have a lot to say! Thanks for taking us on your farm tour and talking about your works in progress & upcoming. It’s so neat seeing the chicks and hens; all chirping away at you, lol! I really enjoy hearing you talk about your tractors and caring for your grass and meadows. I get so much practical knowledge from you. Thank you
Just do you Pete, There are those of us who will always follow you on your journey thank you for bringing us along😉
Peat my hat is off to you because without farmers like yourself the world would in a very bad place. You do a awesome job and thank you for everything you do
Without farmers the world would be a very bad place, not not for long because without farmers we would be without food.
Good morning Pete. I’m up to 8 cows now! 1 bull, 1 steer, 2 cows and 4 heifers.
You getting a sweet herd
Keep going your fortunate
I'm a little envious that you're able to wear a flannel shirt. We're already in the low 90's here in Texas.
I don't blame you at all for scaling down. You'll find yourself doing what you have a passion for. I think that sharing your life with others is one of them. You're a thoughtful person. Thanks, Pete!
Pete I really appreciate your honesty and candor , am amazed all that goes into running your place.Wish you and Hilary all the best
Thank you for responding,at 73 I wanted to what you and your wife did , bless you my dear u tube person. Keep going steady as you are
Still an amazing channel. As it has changed and evolved over the years, the underpinnings have remained the same- a channel showing the joys and challenges of the farm, presented straightforward and honestly. No long, drawn out jibber jabber to stretch the video, no nonsensical music or special effects…….just a decent man giving a glimpse into a wholesome and rewarding life. Don’t change a thing.
Excitement is not ever lacking on the channel, the farm now is focusing on the good things of life. Farming is hard 24-7 and lucky it’s not 25-8 ha ha. Many are here because we’re here because we’re here. Enjoy all you two do.
Pete, yours and Hillary's work ethic are an inspiration. Whether it's the cattle, field maintenance, birds, or garden you are always going full out. I often use your videos to get myself moving with projects around my own home. Thanks for just being you, and the best channel on RUclips as far as I'm concerned. Have a great time at the Red Power Showdown!
I have retired for the past one year, before that nothing puts me in a relaxed mood than your videos. It been a while and I missed your videos. Please don't stop
I totally agree
You folks have such a wonderful approach to life - enjoy the fireside chats as it were
I used to not have much affection towards Patty, but I have grown to appreciate her. 😊
Pete, I watch with great pleasure all your videos. Your philosophy, demeanor and attitude towards how you and Hillary conduct your life is a breathe of fresh air in this day and age. Thank you.
You’re not farming or living your life for us. Just do you, we’ll adjust. You’re loved. ❤
It is always a pleasure sitting down with you and your videos. Knowing it’s not as laid back as you make it seem. You are always level headed and peaceful.
Good morning Pete and Hillary wherever she’s hiding, I can see me following my grandfather around on your farm brings back a lot of old memories happy and good memories. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. You have your own piece of heaven right here on earth stay healthy and happyand thanks again for the good videos good great videos
Pete, you folks have really created a nice place. You have configured the operation in a very efficient manner to make your work easier. I really enjoy watching your videos and even though I am in San Antonio I feel like I’m there with you. Thank you so much for sharing your life and story with us. I know making the videos is a lot of work but I think I speak for all your subscribers that we truly appreciate your hard work and efforts. God bless you and your family in all that you do.
I enjoy the fact that you are real and With all the Young Homesteaders they get to watch a pro at scaling back and showing us the reality of life
Thank you for letting us watch the cows. I always enjoy it and its soothing also. And thank you for the information so this non farmer can understand your world.
With a set of horns Patty will always remain herd boss.
Pigs were interesting mainly because I knew nothing about them. I now have a better appreciation of my bacon and ham. Thanks for the education.
I watch the channel because of you, Pete! I’m an old farm raised girl and I like farms and farmers. So you keep doing what you do and when you post a video I’ll watch. Thanks.
"Reflective Pete" is my favorite part of the channel. Piggly wigglies were fun, but you're right in that there's so much more to enjoy.
Hi Pete. Thanks for putting out these videos. Im a retired Serviceman and Corporate Security Operative in Australia getting back to my roots. initially started watching about 2 months ago to get some insight into hay making and beef. Similar to your Dexters, I'm currently putting together my foundation herd of Lowline Hefiers artificially inseminated to calf. After a couple of seasons and gained experience, I hope to acquire a quality bull.
Your own approach to farming has inspired me to branch out to incorporate other aspects to farming, such as small-scale pasture raised broilers and laying hens mostly for home use and surplus income. Thoroughly enjoy your content so much, so I've gone through your back catalogue and am almost caught up.
All the best until next time
You and Hilary just keep doing you all! Don’t worry about the opinions of folks who don’t put in the man hours in on your farm😎
Thank you Pete and (getting less shy) Hillary 🤩🤩
Thank you for sharing and including us in your day. It is appreciated. Have a great day, Pete and Hillary . 😊😊
Thanks Pete
As always, another great video. Laid back, chocked full of info. Straight to the point. Can't wait till winter when the 856 videos start. Thanks for the update. See ya Sunday
Bring on the 856 what a beast
Great video of the farm Pete, glad to hear you and Hillary are taking a step back and enjoy what you have spent your life building, please don’t feel bad about the pigs, there is so much more to what you guys, I seen you take that deep breath and you truly have earn that! Thanks again for keeping us in the loop! God Bless you and your family sir!
I come for the farm updates but stay for Patty's input 😊. Keep up the great videos
But it looks like you eat what you plant.
Ipeass wrap counter clockwise, but how about in southern end of world like Australia’s toilets, ha ha ha do they wrap wrong.
I enjoy the channel just like it is. I enjoy the animals and the wisdom. You knowledge and wisdom has gotten me through some hard things.
Morning Pete, I miss seeing the piglets but enjoy seeing you and seeing the big smile on Hillary's face every time you look at her or say something to her. I will stick with you until I'm not here or you go offline. Pat from Maine.
I can't imagine watching a farm channel for one specific animal. Go watch pig farms. We'll stick around and watch Pete. What more could you ask for. The garden is beautiful.
Love your videos! Your calm voice helps lower my blood pressure level after being bombarded by news and politics in the a.m. You are therapeutic to us..never stop your videos. You are performing a humanitarian deed! Thank you!
Hi Pete, I moved back to nyc from Texas to take care of my elderly parents and its been one hell of a transition! your Chanel brings me great joy. Pigs or no pigs don't stop.
Great plan for easing off of the fast pace that you have been doing for the past years. It's not an easy life, there on the farm, and being able to let some of the stress go makes it more like when the dream started only with less physical involvement. Y'all have worked hard, raised a fine family (humans and critteers), and now are deservedly slowing down. As long as I can hold onto this diminishing life of mine, I will enjoy your tinkering, gardening, and herding. All the best to you and the family, Pete.
Hi from Canada. as soon as the video starts, I relax. I truly enjoy every episode. I look forward to it, and thanks to you and Hilary, you give me space.
Your farm and channel are always like a breath of fresh air. The lack of pigs on the farm will only serve to sweeten the aroma. Not having hogs is the smartest decision you made for your operation. Your dexters are nicer and a t-bone is bigger than a pork chop. Keep up the great content!
Hogs are very stressful!!! People who haven't been around them don't know how mean some of them can be and you really have to watch them as you are in with them they will bite to the bone and go crazy with the smell of blood! My Grandpa raised them, he would bring up a baby pig for us to pet, but he told us to never go in the sow barn, one day he was really upset, told Grandma a sow just ate her entire litter! 😢
I love your relaxed farm life and repair and maintaining your love for restoring your tractors I love your collection
Pete! Keep on keeping it real. Ppl that are only here for the 🐖 if they leave are missing out on all the other gifts you bring to the world. Hugs from Georgia❤
I completely understand your decision to do less filming in public for the sake of those being filmed, but I am also really excited to see you back there. Your interactions with the viewers are the best. They (we) are so excited to see/meet you, and it's great to see the joy that you get from the interactions as well.
I'm looking forward to your Farmers Market video! I love Farmers Markets! I understand completely your desire to not infringe upon other people's privacy and I appreciate that too. I do look forward to seeing all of the produce, flowers, meats, and goods on display and hear the sounds of the market with the addition of the music you so creatively choose for your videos. You and your family make such a difference to our world. Your channel is a wholesome breath of fresh air and sensibility. I love that.
Pete, when I was a child going up on a ranch in Northern California, most of the ranchers and farmers were just like you. They had a genuine relationship with their animals or the earth. They cared deeply about making it as good as you could get it. Their sense of community was also profound. I’m 62 now, and I’m so happy to see that there are people still like that around.
I truly enjoy watching how you manage your farm. You’re quite an inspiration.
Will man ever again learn something from the land and the animals ❤
I don't care about everything that you used to do I enjoy what you do for your videos and I like everything you do when you have time
Hi Pete! Yes please do at least one market video. I really enjoyed those videos in the past.
I enjoy watching you talk about anything you're passionate about...just love your personality and delivery of helpful tips/info. I do love watching your cattle and all the projects. (I also love Hill ❤) And I still get my pig-fix by watching kcFarms. I never comment, but I always watch and like. ✌️
You guys do more then most of us. Do what you find rewarding and I will keep watching. I enjoy seeing the pleasure you get on your farm.
I want to tell you thank you for posting. My dad has watched for a long time, but he has been very sick and is bed ridden now. He absolutely loves watching your channel when he is feeling good enough. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your life!
Hi, please tell your Dad I wish him the best.
I love when you upload a video! Im an international viewer from Europe, Slovenia.
Hats off to you for taking the decision to start the wind down towards retirement. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate hearing how pragmatic that decision is as it is a tough one. I just entered that stage of life and I have found there is a real lack of positive roll models who can demonstrate the reality of how practical it is to consider the options, look at where you are at in your life, ask yourself “What do I want to do and what do I not want to do” and go from there. Your decision process over the past year in regard to this pivotal decision has been helpful for me and reaffirming as well. Thank you to both of you.
I like Pete, you have a very clear understanding where to go. I think your channel has still lot more to offer than just pig related videos. You have a far more reaching impact than you think. Mainly letting people know if you really focus on your goal you can achieve it no matter how much time it takes.
For me pete your channel is always a pleasure to watch 👍. No matter what farm duties you and Hill do (it is never boring) ❤. Enjoying your channel content from west Yorkshire in the uk 😉.
Pete y'all inspire my I have watched All of your videos I grew up on a family farm in middle Tennessee I moved on to welding and raised a family I miss that old Farm and I am making plans to go back to that blessed life along with a fabrication shop for a cushion keep up what you do and God bless
Thank You Pete , I always enjoy your videos, you lighten up my day ! Jokes and all , my Gand Daughter likes them also !!! GOD BLESS !!!
Good Morning Pete, Hillary, Kids that are away, and animals from Missouri. Still pleasant Summer weather, Hot is coming. Excited to see how that garden is going to turn out.
As always thank you for sharing, see you next time, and Blessed Week.
Hi Pete, rest assured that we always look forward to your videos. I especially appreciate the Dad jokes and your mechanical expertise. Please keep us entertained for many more episodes.
God bless you & your family, Pete! We love you & whatever you want to do on your farm is always a pleasure to watch. Thanks for letting us be a part of your beautiful world!!! 🌎💕
The pigs are how I stumbled on your channel. When you were butchering missy. But man what a lucky find it was. Have watched every single episode since. Whole channel is absolutely awesome. Will remain a loyal viewer throughout. Keep on going Pete.
Please shoot video of your excavation for drainage lines. That'll be an interesting addition to your farm work. I hope your farm inspires the interest of your children. It's a wonderful way of life! Thank you for producing these videos.
I miss the piglets, they were fun to watch however, I do understand the stress they cause and if I ever miss seeing them, your past pig videos are here for the watching.
Hey Pete. Great video. Life is good. My wife and I are getting ready to pull the trigger on buying a farm ourselves, just for a hobby in the last chapter of our lives.
Look forward to more of your videos.
Kindest
MARK
I don’t miss the pigs, I love the talking and the way the cows complain and love you
Thanks Pete. I think slowing down is a good idea. None of us like to live stressed. Have a nice weekend.😊
Thanks for the update and tour! It's a busy summer!
Keep Smilin!!!!
I watch the channel for anything you put out. It is all farming to me and I loved living on a farm. Hope things work out and the weather cooperates. My dad had pigs, but since he worked full time (nights) it was difficulty for him to be there, so he stopped doing that. After he got old he would work on the garden, even figuring out how to use the rototiller after he became mostly blind. He would use strings to be able to plant his rows and just enjoyed giving his produce to anyone who wanted it. He loved feeding people. Thanks for the video.
You guys are blessed to have all that rain
One thing I like about your channel is how you show managing a farm and life on a balance/ maintenance mode, or as you put it, a wind down mode. Pretty much everyone else out there is all about growing and getting bigger and faster, but you are showing how good life is when you have “enough”. If you write another book you can call it, “zen and the art of tractor maintenance”😊
Hi, Pete! I love your channel because I live in a condo in town and work in a warehouse. I don't get any of the outdoors unless it's my patio table on the street side. Your channel is my calm and nature fix. The fields, your tractors, the cows and chickens are all I need. Thank you!
You are the channel dude! You literally are a pick me up for a stressful or bad day. It’s great seeing the farm but it’s the story that you tell throughout the videos in such a cheerful way that makes the videos. I hope you get as much from making the videos as the audience gets from consuming the content. Have a great day!
What a wonderful and uplifting video Pete
What ever you do on your channel is a great pleasure to watch
You and Hilary are a wonderful couple
Ian and Jen on vacation Lanzarote Spain 🇪🇸 from England 🏴
Yes I miss the pigs and the turkeys. But that being said you have to do what’s right for you. I still enjoy watching your videos. I am 63 almost 64 farm kid and veteran. I enjoy your videos because they remind me of when I was younger and could do everything. Now I am just an old broken down person. Thank You for your time and videos. Please keep them coming.
Those laying hens are giving you an earful Pete❗I am chuckling and love it‼
Great video Pete ,bit of everything..wonderful..thank you.
I'll be anxious to see the drainage project with the 'new' excavator! There's always something interesting to look forward to. I greatly appreciate the tips and tricks for gardening! I always learn important new stuff.
Thanks for all you do, Pete!
We love you Pete, that is why we watch.
I just moved my first batch of broilers out to the field. I enjoy sitting and watching their reactions to the new environment. "What is that green stuff?" Of course, I'm paraphrasing.
Prior to Covid, we never gave any thought to where our food originated from or what the quality was like. Now, we buy all of our meat from a local butcher and eggs from a local farm. You provide an excellent education on how a local farm operates and how your various products are raised naturally. Now, if we could locate a farm that raises toilet paper and cleaning products.....
I missed seeing Titus when you were greeting his partner in crime at the beginning of the video. Ordin's looking good and thick. Thanks for the video, Pete! God bless you two in your efforts.
I love seeing the updates and future planning of the farm Pete! I miss the pigs and turkeys but you and Hilary seem a lot more relaxed and happy not having to stress over them and that’s great to see!
That’s what it is when you have animals, always difficult to leave the farm . Its always on markets-day an animal breaks out behind the work that we leave behind ! Have a good day!
I’m glad you are going to show the farmers market, I enjoy seeing people coming up to you and talking to you. It is great to see the whole picture of your farm life. Keep up the great videos. 😊
I always enjoy your videos. I haven't missed one in 2 plus years I've been watching.i always retell your jokes at work the next day.
I'm 75 now, so it's been a while and my uncles are gone now. When I was a kid, we spend summer vacation on my Swedish uncles' N. W. Minnesota farms. I once asked one uncle why they called the milk cows in with "Hey, Bossy, Bossy. Hey, Bossy, Bossy " None were named "Bossy". He said, "Because, that's how everyone calls cows !"
I like it
So few people get to do what they really enjoy for a living. Peace of mind & the feeling of fulfilment. Not meaning this in a monetary way, you are a very rich person, Pete. As the Aussies say, "Good on you, Sport", you & Hillarie deserve it.
Always a pleasure, Pete. Don't let the mountain of parts start talking to you, for surely the commenters, having now seen them, will come forth and breath into them impatient energy.
All in good time. 👍
Everything is looking great, Pete. I really love the relationship you have with you animals, especially the cows. They are really attached to you!
I too miss the pigs but you know what? I found another channel for that! And continue to etch you because like you said there is so much more to the channel. And like another commenter said you could do rocks only and I'd still watch you. The voice, life lessons it's all worth it. And goodness there is way too much to stress us out we don't need to add to it. Plus were not getting any younger and that's from someone who has years on you and Hillary. Keep up the good work!!!
Hi Pete, you are right in cutting down! You need to start enjoying yourselves more , you worked hard for so many years and it is still hard but without pigs and turkeys is a lot! You do you and don't worry, God will take care of the rest! Blessings!
I find a sense of Peace watching your videos. I so thank you for that!
Hi Pete! It's not the end of the world that you're not taking on pigs and turkeys. I'll still watch your videos and I'm sure there's thousands of other as well. I like the topic and enjoy the content. Your steers are getting big. Nice looking animals.
It’s not all there is! This is life for you and Hillary so it is what it is. I for one like the honesty of thought that you bring to these vlogs.
It was good to meet you at Bloomsburg fairgrounds. I hope you had a great time.... everyone was friendly and not too much of a pain in the neck for you. I think you do a great job with videos and your farm. Wish I lived closer. I would love to learn under your care farming. Thanks Pete
I am 48 years old. Have spent a life time on the farm and outdoors. I have seen the vines wrap to counter clockwise but never pairs attention to it. Muscadine grapes, wild blackberries, ivy’s saw briars. They all do it. Just never realized it.