Christmas on the Farm 2024

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  • Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
  • We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas day! As most of you know, farming is a 24/7/365 schedule. The animals don't take holidays, and that means we don't either, but we are able to spend some time as a family enjoying food, laughter, gifts, and games.
    Thanks to all that sent us cards, letters and gifts this Christmas!! I loved hearing from all of you!
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Комментарии • 229

  • @jeremybartlett2268
    @jeremybartlett2268 29 дней назад +1

    Your Angel is with you every day, you are & should be greatful, you're a lucky man with a great family I hope 2025 is kind to all us farmers 🐄🐑🚜🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @DJPLAST2
    @DJPLAST2 Месяц назад +19

    Kevin your “Angel” shows up every night, you are lucky to have her assisting you through thick and thin! That food spread looked delicious, great job Rhonda!

  • @Pixture2
    @Pixture2 Месяц назад +7

    God Bless the farmers and ranchers of the world!

  • @RayGee101
    @RayGee101 Месяц назад +9

    I like this families mechanical ingenuity. I love people who make things.

  • @ronzimmerman8968
    @ronzimmerman8968 Месяц назад +9

    Kevin is my kind of guy. We built or modified everything we could to save money. Plus we really enjoyed the process.

  • @davidkimmel5153
    @davidkimmel5153 Месяц назад +12

    Love Kevin’s comments about we farmers. Livestock farmers have morning and evening chores every day. We don’t get days off or sick days.
    That is the way we were taught from our parents and that is the way of life we love. Merry Christmas and God Bless.

  • @GeneAnderson-j7u
    @GeneAnderson-j7u Месяц назад +11

    My hat is off to you as parents and as a family!!! You and Kevin have instilled a work ethic in every one of your children. More than that, you have calmly shown them that there are always solutions to everyday problems. They can and will succeed, no matter what life hands them!

  • @jeffrosen8237
    @jeffrosen8237 Месяц назад +7

    As an old retired farm kid, seeing calves and cows in a new pen kicking up their heals, never gets old! Thanks for sharing your farm and family with us. Happy Holidays to you all also.

  • @stevestevens-p1k
    @stevestevens-p1k Месяц назад +2

    Merry Christmas to you and your family! Wishing you a safe and prosperous 2025! Dang what a spread😋 Be well!

  • @rambskin
    @rambskin Месяц назад +7

    Thank you for sharing your Christmas with us. There are those of us who have no family near enough to be with family this time of year. Thank you.

  • @cajuneagle638
    @cajuneagle638 Месяц назад +10

    Happy new year acres of clay family. Wishing you a blessed and prosperous 2025.

  • @bubbadoe2468
    @bubbadoe2468 Месяц назад +5

    Good morning,family. I hope you guys had a great Christmas,and I hope you'll have a great new year.

  • @ElvinWeaver-pu8te
    @ElvinWeaver-pu8te Месяц назад +4

    Building and installing the large shed door was totally BRILLIANT!! Have a blessed New Year energetic farm family 🎉🎉

  • @jamesharrier6633
    @jamesharrier6633 Месяц назад +6

    Kevin, your angel is married to you. Happy New Year

  • @lesterhertel2945
    @lesterhertel2945 Месяц назад +3

    Another very interesting video Thank you and God bless you and your family 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @chopy928
    @chopy928 29 дней назад

    Just keep watching the older videos, hope it helps if they are having financial problems. People like these are the backbone of America,

  • @andrewgraves3719
    @andrewgraves3719 Месяц назад +5

    Good morning Acres of Clay family, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I would just like to take the time to thank you for continuing to invite us into your home and family life. So few holidays encompass Faith, Family, Friends and Fellowship, and yet you show us these qualities week in and week out year after year. You give all of us a gift to look forward to every Sunday, so Thank You! and may God’s grace continue to shine on your family and farm.

    • @acresofclayhomestead
      @acresofclayhomestead  Месяц назад +2

      Thank you for your kind words! I hope you enjoyed the time with your family!!

  • @KennyDean-h8t
    @KennyDean-h8t Месяц назад +3

    Ronda. Those calf’s prancing around in the fresh new hay is like children on a Christmas morning going through all the presents under the Christmas tree. They are so adorable and funny ❤❤😊

  • @joefregeau3322
    @joefregeau3322 Месяц назад +5

    I received my Christmas card from you guys and it really made my day. Keep up the great videos. Thank you all.

  • @deerespetes8849
    @deerespetes8849 Месяц назад +2

    The new shop is looking great. Sidney is so smart and Kevin too. Rhonda the house looks nice and the Christmas spread wow. Happy New Year everyone 🎉

  • @curtiswolf313
    @curtiswolf313 Месяц назад +1

    Happy New Year to everyone at Acres Of Clay.🎊🥳

  • @FarmallFarmer
    @FarmallFarmer Месяц назад +2

    Love the simple explaination why Christmas was in the afternoon. Morning chores in the morning and night chores at night. Kind of frustrating how many people don't understand that farming is a job you do all the time, local farmer up here in Maine got a plaque from the state recognizing his accomplishment of milking cows every Christmas for 60 years in a row. On the one hand it's nice that the state recognized this, on the other it's kinda frustrating because I think the attitude of needing a plaque for that shows how out of touch average people are with what goes on everyday on a farm. My father is 77 and this was the first Christmas in over 60 years he didn't milk cows because the co-op we belonged to told us to our face not to build a new barn for our 80 cow farm and modernize so we could keep going because they didn't think there would be a market for milk from small farms long enough for us to pay for the barn. Farming is in a sorry state in this country, people don't want to see 10k+ cow farms but they also won't pay the $6 a gallon for milk that small farms need to survive. Keep up the good work all of you, I used to be able to say there are fewer and fewer of us out there and we need to stick together but now I just say there's fewer of you left and y'all are the unsung heros of this country.

    • @acresofclayhomestead
      @acresofclayhomestead  Месяц назад +1

      I know exactly what you mean. It's hard to be a small farm in this environment.

  • @greghamann2099
    @greghamann2099 Месяц назад +3

    You're really making good progress on the shop. Can't wait to see you use it.

  • @ronaldbeatty9423
    @ronaldbeatty9423 Месяц назад +3

    Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

  • @bernardvonderheide1268
    @bernardvonderheide1268 Месяц назад +3

    Merry Christmas and happy new year.

  • @dennislamers986
    @dennislamers986 Месяц назад +2

    That is crazy how they put those eggs. Happy New Year to you and the family. Nice shop.

  • @dennisg4053
    @dennisg4053 Месяц назад +1

    I was kind of surprised that the chickens would lay any eggs in the short days and harsh cold! Rhonda and the calves are so adorable ! Kevin smiling while working !
    What a great MAN ! Best New Years wishes to the whole Family !

  • @cassrailroad5358
    @cassrailroad5358 Месяц назад +3

    Merry Christmas to you and family, plus Acres of Clay Farm 🥶🥶💯💯💯☃️☃️☃️🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄. Farmers are the best, like how Kevin explains everything.

  • @rogerholloway8498
    @rogerholloway8498 Месяц назад +1

    I believe the Angles appear on your farm daily. The work always gets done by them. Merry Christmas and may the new year bring prosperity to this family!

  • @rodneywroten2994
    @rodneywroten2994 Месяц назад +2

    Happy new year everyone

  • @dukemckeey8450
    @dukemckeey8450 Месяц назад +1

    I managed a farrow to finish hog operation years ago and miss those crisp cold mornings on the farm. Blessings to you all.

    • @acresofclayhomestead
      @acresofclayhomestead  Месяц назад +1

      There's just something about that crisp air. Especially if there's no wind. 😊

  • @tracyeaves1084
    @tracyeaves1084 Месяц назад +2

    Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and happy new year 🎈🎆🎊

  • @Crash-549-vh1
    @Crash-549-vh1 Месяц назад +2

    Looks like an awesome feast merry Christmas and a happy new year 🎁🎄🌠🙏🇺🇸

  • @joshwills5170
    @joshwills5170 Месяц назад +2

    Have a happy New years to your family

  • @KennyDean-h8t
    @KennyDean-h8t Месяц назад +3

    Ronda, that Buffet Table of food looks so delicious absolutely yummy for the tummy 😊

  • @Dan-qy1rg
    @Dan-qy1rg Месяц назад +1

    The cow was cute sticking her head through the curtain. Some nice gifts and food, Kevin and you sons are just awesome with the work their doing on the workshop. The calves are always adorable, love seeing them jumping on the new bedding. Sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas, I want to wish you all a Happy New Year.

  • @davidowen8632
    @davidowen8632 Месяц назад +2

    The new shop looks great

  • @paulbarr3981
    @paulbarr3981 Месяц назад

    Thank you for covering all you and the family do, especially letting the calves into new bedding! That is another example of JOY!

  • @daveschwerdtfeger7842
    @daveschwerdtfeger7842 Месяц назад +2

    Happy New Year to you and the family🎉🐣🍷👋😊

  • @BrendanWhite-e3y
    @BrendanWhite-e3y Месяц назад +4

    Kevin you don't need an angel to appear to you as you have one called ronda .happy new to you and all the family

  • @Gearoid35
    @Gearoid35 Месяц назад +2

    Great video, lovely Christmas scene, there Happy new year

  • @daleroth236
    @daleroth236 Месяц назад

    When our caves got to be so old I never had to shake up or spread a bale of straw. All nine spring calves would torment the bale with their heads and their kicking feet flying. It was nice of them to help spread the straw around evenly. Thanks for showing your part. Enjoyed it.

  • @williamwright8286
    @williamwright8286 Месяц назад +1

    Merry Christmas family. That table looked awesome!

  • @rambskin
    @rambskin Месяц назад +2

    The shop door ought to be a split door like airplane hanger doors. So when the wind blows really hard, there is less wind resistance.

    • @lynwessel2471
      @lynwessel2471 Месяц назад +1

      Its only 24 ft wide.

    • @underwaterdroneservices7292
      @underwaterdroneservices7292 Месяц назад

      A person thinks they think of everything and then someone has a better idea. That would be split in the centre horizontal like a hinge right? Then the lift would be straight up and way less leverage weight etc. Too late now but that seems like it would be better but also not as cool as this door. Also, the door could likely be opened much faster and less likely to hit something parked outside the door. I rented a house with the old style flip in/out solid door and it was shredded because it opened into a car. (It wasn't me.)

    • @lynwessel2471
      @lynwessel2471 Месяц назад

      @@underwaterdroneservices7292 Bifold doors were popular at one time, but the hydraulic doors have pretty much taken a large percentage of the market in new construction. Powerlift alone has sold over 11,000 hydraulic doors since the company started in 1992. Bifolds still have their place, especially if there's clearance issues, building close to street, electric lines etc

  • @gost9396
    @gost9396 Месяц назад

    🙂🎆🎇 Happy New Year😊

  • @rogerspencer4662
    @rogerspencer4662 Месяц назад +1

    Good morning hope you all have a good day

  • @robe9821
    @robe9821 Месяц назад +2

    Merry Christmas and happy 2025
    From Missouri the weather here has been in the 50s and sometimes hit 60 next week is going to get cold but not as bad

  • @gregjohnston9287
    @gregjohnston9287 Месяц назад

    Happy New Year to everyone.

  • @billwallace341
    @billwallace341 Месяц назад +1

    Love watching the videos and how all the family works together. l want to wish all a Happy New Year,and everyone to be safe 🎉💥🎆🇺🇸

  • @jaybernieschoep
    @jaybernieschoep Месяц назад +2

    merry christmas to you and your family.

  • @tommcguire6081
    @tommcguire6081 Месяц назад +2

    Merry Xmas to you and your family's

  • @larrydavidson3402
    @larrydavidson3402 Месяц назад

    The new shop is absolutely perfect. The guys have done a great job building that especially on the hydraulic door opener. The home is so nicely decorated Ronda.

  • @7viewerlogic670
    @7viewerlogic670 Месяц назад +3

    Everything Ok there? I'm lost without a new video!

    • @davereynolds6145
      @davereynolds6145 Месяц назад

      Been wondering the same thing! Was looking for video of progress on the new shop.

  • @Northernnine8878
    @Northernnine8878 Месяц назад +3

    Those baby cows are too sweet 🥹

  • @randyphillips1275
    @randyphillips1275 Месяц назад +1

    I always enjoy watching your videos

  • @tube8533
    @tube8533 Месяц назад +1

    Merry Christmas!

  • @aproudamerican2692
    @aproudamerican2692 Месяц назад

    *We're so glad to hear that you and your family had a very Merry Christmas.*
    We Pray that you and your family have a Healthy Prosperous and Joyful New Year ahead 🙏🏻

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck Месяц назад +1

    AWESOME FOOD!....Merry Christmas

  • @justinfelt748
    @justinfelt748 Месяц назад +1

    Happy Sunday, Rhonda! And merry belated Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!😊😊😊😊😊😎☀💙💙💙💙💙💙❄🎄🌷💖💖💖💖💖💖🎄❄⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍.

  • @farmboy5622
    @farmboy5622 Месяц назад

    Growing up on the farm (Dairy and Beef cattle), I never fully understood about people having weekends and holidays off, because we had to work every day with no days off. Then, when I turned 18 and got out into the world and started working another job, I learned more about how the non-farming aspect worked. The light bulb went on, and I truly understood how farmers have to work every day to take care of their herds and equipment. I received your Christmas card and newsletter. Thank You. That was the first time I heard about you having a grandson. (Congratulations!!!) Hope we get to see him sometime soon. Looks like you had a nice feast for Christmas. Loved seeing the calves and their zoomies in the new bedding. Have a Happy New Year!!!

  • @NeilMaclachlan
    @NeilMaclachlan Месяц назад

    Thank you all for the videos throughout 2024.....I hope youve a happy New Year when it comes...looking forward to seeing you on2025...stay safe

  • @jimwerner636
    @jimwerner636 Месяц назад

    Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year 🎉🎉🎉

  • @jimaalbers857
    @jimaalbers857 Месяц назад +1

    Shop is really looking good. I miss growing up on a dairy farm this time of year, raw milk always made the best oyster stew

    • @MorganOtt-ne1qj
      @MorganOtt-ne1qj Месяц назад

      You got that right! 👍👍

    • @ianthomas6656
      @ianthomas6656 Месяц назад

      Oyster stew? ingredients? happy new year to all.

  • @brendaks2994
    @brendaks2994 Месяц назад

    Rhonda you are so amazing!!! Your Christmas meal looked so delicious and awesome!!
    Happy New Year to you and yours 🎉

  • @williamhussey5918
    @williamhussey5918 Месяц назад +1

    Hi from Ireland 🇮🇪 happy Christmas enjoy your videos

  • @martyjones9043
    @martyjones9043 Месяц назад

    Happy Holidays to you all😊

  • @billyshumate853
    @billyshumate853 Месяц назад +1

    Great video Rhonda. Looks like y'all had a Merry Christmas and wishing you a Happy New Year

  • @eckschwede
    @eckschwede Месяц назад +1

    👍

  • @robertlusnia506
    @robertlusnia506 Месяц назад +1

    God bless the farmers , if it wasn't for you and all the farmers we wouldn't eat or drink heathly

  • @flemmingnielsen3434
    @flemmingnielsen3434 Месяц назад

    Happy New Year to you all

  • @MySORRELL
    @MySORRELL Месяц назад +1

    THANKS!

  • @underwaterdroneservices7292
    @underwaterdroneservices7292 Месяц назад +1

    I don't have any kittens so I want all those calves as pets in my house. They're so cute.

  • @KeithSizemore
    @KeithSizemore Месяц назад +1

    I always enjoy your channel. Thanks for sharing

  • @fivegrandkids
    @fivegrandkids Месяц назад +1

    Happy New Year Ronda and family.

  • @MorganOtt-ne1qj
    @MorganOtt-ne1qj Месяц назад +1

    Nothing like milking and feeding on Christmas Eve/Day. I swear the cows were more serene and easier to work with. Can't say the same for silo unloaders...😂😂

  • @shannonm2689
    @shannonm2689 Месяц назад +1

    Merry Christmas safe new Year

  • @Sandra-z3u
    @Sandra-z3u Месяц назад

    WELL DONE AND BEAUTIFUL FAMILY CONGRATULATIONS I LOVE YOU SO MUCH SO WELL DONE, CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL HAPPY NEW YEAR, I HOPE WITH LOTS OF SATISFACTION BYE BYE FROM ROME ITALY,,🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂

  • @jamesmainers7814
    @jamesmainers7814 Месяц назад +1

    Great family!!

  • @lionelwhyte5915
    @lionelwhyte5915 Месяц назад

    Happy New Year to you and all the family. And all the best for2025.

  • @Adam_Poirier
    @Adam_Poirier Месяц назад

    Merry Christmas and happy new year to all of you guys at AOC

  • @joshsuperduty1270
    @joshsuperduty1270 Месяц назад +3

    Happy new year 🎊🎈🎆 Ronda n Family cheers 🍻 n hopefully more trucking in Spring of 2025

  • @brianrichardson7107
    @brianrichardson7107 Месяц назад +2

    I like the shop videos very well done

  • @rmlestes
    @rmlestes Месяц назад

    Thanks

  • @Metaltocash
    @Metaltocash Месяц назад

    Happy holidays to the family, may the new year fill you with happiness, new adventures, & new opportunities. Always looking forward to your content. :)

    • @acresofclayhomestead
      @acresofclayhomestead  Месяц назад

      Thanks, you too! We are looking forward to the new year as well!

  • @mevinson
    @mevinson Месяц назад +1

    Putting Quick-Connect hydraulic fittings on the outside and the inside of the garage door for emergency access is very smart ahead planning!

  • @coreyburnell77
    @coreyburnell77 Месяц назад +1

    I’m coming to your house for Christmas next year what a nice meal

  • @johnhenderson299
    @johnhenderson299 Месяц назад +1

    Food spread looks yummy

  • @jerryfaulkner6518
    @jerryfaulkner6518 Месяц назад +1

    I like the way that door works. Building pressure acts as a nice soft start. When you get ready for the next big door, let me know. I have hydraulic pump out of a compactor just like that one for you.

  • @jorgejimenez-ku1wx
    @jorgejimenez-ku1wx Месяц назад

    feliz navidad para todos,y un prospero ano nuevo!!!! Jorge.

  • @stevecollins1196
    @stevecollins1196 Месяц назад

    Love the video guys much love and respect thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

  • @edfrackowiak3498
    @edfrackowiak3498 Месяц назад

    👍🎉 Congratulations 🎊 on getting the Door all Dialed in 😂 good job 👍

  • @timothyrunner66s84
    @timothyrunner66s84 Месяц назад +1

    hope you all had a wonderful Christmas

  • @jerrystout3032
    @jerrystout3032 Месяц назад

    Great Family and Great Parents!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!👍

  • @johnmedici6655
    @johnmedici6655 Месяц назад

    Merry belated Christmas 🎄 I love all your videos and your family ❤ I often wonder if I would make a good farmer...probably not, I don't like waking up early! 😅

  • @cedricgates9976
    @cedricgates9976 Месяц назад +1

    too cute

  • @coghi2334
    @coghi2334 Месяц назад

    Hi Rhonda 👋

  • @ajskab99
    @ajskab99 Месяц назад +1

    Well…technically, if the fitting between the pressure valve and the cylinder blew out, the hydraulic oil would leak out of the cylinder letting the door down.

    • @lynwessel2471
      @lynwessel2471 Месяц назад

      The lock valves are on the cylinders. They need full pressure applied to open. If the cylinders cant push oil out they cant go down. My Powerlift door just has restrictors at the cylinder ports so if something blew they would lower slowly. Lock valve cylinders is a good idea.

  • @JamieHughes-q5s
    @JamieHughes-q5s Месяц назад +1

    I have been Mowing lawns all day

  • @bhensel100
    @bhensel100 Месяц назад

    Merry Christmas..... 🌲
    Beautiful spread for dinner. No one left hungry, that's for sure.
    We don't take our decorations down until Epiphany, January 6th

  • @davidbaysinger3381
    @davidbaysinger3381 Месяц назад +2

    Great video!