Questions about Starting a Homestead from Scratch

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  • Опубликовано: 15 дек 2024

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  • @Mitchb1988
    @Mitchb1988 Год назад +95

    I'm 34 years old and your comment about enjoying things the older way is the exact feeling growing in me each day! All the best!

    • @2AHumanRight
      @2AHumanRight Год назад +6

      I'm 33 and feel the same

    • @warriorofgodfitness488
      @warriorofgodfitness488 Год назад +5

      31 and I’m ready to do the same. I always do a small garden but I’m ready to grow and become more self efficient.

    • @countrifried
      @countrifried Год назад +5

      27….feel the same way. I DESPISE what our society has become. People have been living on the land and they stopped living WITH the land. I know, that’s from Yellowstone, but it’s true. We lived so simply for thousands of years and now we eat food that’s genetically altered and/or “lab grown”….sickness and obesity is getting worse each year because of it. Sometime soon, society is going to reset……and the only way to survive through it is to strive for that self sufficiency factor. I could go on and on….sorry for the long comment. I’m just passionate about this lol.

    • @justicemckay8582
      @justicemckay8582 6 месяцев назад +1

      24 and I agree with you and the previous comments. A connection with nature is my desire. My spirituality. But I have to play the money game until I can be where I truly long to be. Not too far to go, but still feels like a lifetime away.

    • @johnsonoutdoors8117
      @johnsonoutdoors8117 5 месяцев назад +1

      I'm 18. Since my birthday, it seems new things I do I'm the youngest by at least 3 years😂

  • @wonderingwoman9977
    @wonderingwoman9977 6 месяцев назад +24

    I'm 53 years old, female, disabled, work from home making under $20/hour. I have worked for over 4 years to get my credit score up and to pay off all the loans I THOUGHT I would need for purchases I ThOUGHT I would need.... and FINALLY... here I am. I close on June 26th. I'm stoked! On my 1 acre, there is a 1 bedroom building. It used to be a church, but the beautiful lady selling to me turned it into her rental property. On one side of the house sits a small plot of oak trees. I will use that area as my animal location...goats, chickens... ya know. :) Around the other side of the house, I'll build my garden. I'm going to buy my first ever riding mower for this... a MZ Rambler, Bad Boy Mowers. I can't wait til end of June! I'm so excited!

    • @KaitlynOrtiz-up2zz
      @KaitlynOrtiz-up2zz 6 месяцев назад

      Congratulations🎉 I'm so happy for you and if no one else is , I'm proud of your success!!

    • @flock9487
      @flock9487 3 месяца назад

      God bless you ☦️

  • @willyvasquez7602
    @willyvasquez7602 8 месяцев назад +19

    Why i want to start a farm: i find the old way more apealing than the current way.
    That is my answer. Just enjoy life!

  • @Langevinhomestead
    @Langevinhomestead Год назад +45

    Im 33 married with 2 kids. Aged 7 and 3. We just bought 3.2 acres of land in remote northern maine. We want to homestead. We are right on a stream. So beautiful being out in nature. Have trout in the stream, black bears and white tail deer. Life is good.

    • @skiesofthesouthwest
      @skiesofthesouthwest 6 месяцев назад +1

      Harsh winters up there ?

    • @dillanshaper6849
      @dillanshaper6849 6 месяцев назад +1

      Dream life bro

    • @Langevinhomestead
      @Langevinhomestead 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@skiesofthesouthwest they say they are but I'm used to them I guess lol. Just long dark cold winters

    • @Langevinhomestead
      @Langevinhomestead 6 месяцев назад

      @@dillanshaper6849 I love my life bro. I work hard but live the life I want

  • @Honey-athome
    @Honey-athome 3 месяца назад +5

    Im 19, but iv ben looking into homesteading and homemaking for a couple years now! I want to set myself on the right path now so that by the time i am ready to get married and have kids, i can focus on building that up and taking care of my family rather than playing catch up. I also dont want to feel as if i cant have have kids or a large family simply because of the cost of putting food on the table. if im able to build up a fruitful home, that will be less of an issue because i would b relying on my on productivity and harvest rather than the government and economy.

  • @princebalenciaga1553
    @princebalenciaga1553 7 месяцев назад +19

    I’m a 26 y/o truck driver, looking into buying land and starting my own homestead. My grandfathers dream was to have a farm and raise his own meat due to the fear of all the chemicals being put into store bought food. He passed when I was 13 and lately I’ve been wanting to live out his dream. This helped so much!

    • @aidand2735
      @aidand2735 5 месяцев назад +1

      Whats up driver, I'm looking to start a homestead as well but I'm just not sure how to get into this while trucking, are you planning on doing local driving to be home everyday to take care of your land? Or are you just gonna get out of trucking and find something else to do for money?

  • @sarge2115
    @sarge2115 4 месяца назад +4

    Coming up on 32 and going from living a Portland Metro lifestyle to a ranch further west in the mountains? I find it more enjoyable than dealing with the daily traffic of I-5. The passive aggressive people. The stress of wondering if I can afford eggs. Investing my time to learn these skills has already paid off and im excited to see how far I can go. Going back to ye olden ways as you can say is... enlightening. You appreciate life more, at least I do.

  • @jameschristaldi4021
    @jameschristaldi4021 2 месяца назад +1

    Im 17 and looking into buying a house in 2028-29. I love cooking so naturally I picked up gardening for better vegetables. I don't have a lot of space currently at my parents house, so hopefully the house me and my two friends agree on has a couple acres of open space. Gonna cost a fortune but definitely worth it. Wish me luck boys and girls 🙏

    • @that_forest_fae
      @that_forest_fae Месяц назад

      @@jameschristaldi4021 I'm 16 and I want to grow vegetables, berries and herbs. I want to have chikens and sheep at some point too, honestly finding a home seems really intimidating cause I'm studying to be a seamstress and that line of work doesn't pay much unless you become famous. Glad to find other young people with similar goals tho

  • @RoxasLain
    @RoxasLain Год назад +6

    I just turned 30 and this somehow has become my dream, thank you :)

  • @SherryTheSecretary
    @SherryTheSecretary Год назад +16

    I am a newly single (10 years) 65 year old lady and planning a small scale homestead so I can afford to live on my limited retirement income. Thank you for these questions. I found I have answered most of them for myself already. But it's good to see I am going in the right direction. Thank you!

  • @dzermina
    @dzermina 16 дней назад

    I'm enjoying your videos so much! Please do more!

  • @SupaSargeakaQ
    @SupaSargeakaQ Год назад +19

    Love the video. I’m a Four time Combat veteran that’s looking to start a homestead. I’m moving to Texas where I will have 25 acres on my property and I’m looking grow my own vegetables and possibly some chickens and goats. But I love the advice you gave in this video

    • @Mr_Luca82
      @Mr_Luca82 Год назад +1

      Couple tours myself, 5yrs to retirement. Not sure I can wait that long to start my homestead. Best of luck to you man.

    • @BigRedOverlanding
      @BigRedOverlanding Год назад +2

      Not as many as four, but I’m right there with you. Just trying to get my disability up and then I’m looking to start a homestead.

    • @susanbutterfly9579
      @susanbutterfly9579 Год назад +1

      Thank you for your service! God bless you and welcome to Texas!😊

  • @jimfast-official
    @jimfast-official 10 месяцев назад +1

    I just acquired a one acre farm I hope to be starting my crib next month so I'm spending enough time on RUclips to for inspiration and learn ideas.🎉

  • @tshea278
    @tshea278 Год назад +9

    Thank you for making these! My partner and I bought a property (Small, only an acre) out in rural Alberta. We have our 2.5 year old daughter, 2 dogs and 2 rabbits and have slowly been trying to build our homestead. Excited to add some chickens soon and harvest our food! Trying to slowly learn all that I can to make us successful and I am so glad that I found your channel today. Thanks again!

  • @yourewelcome9996
    @yourewelcome9996 Год назад +5

    I crave getting out of the chaos in the cities. I'm glad I was able to secure the land. Now, it's time to transition to a more peaceful and fulfilling life!

  • @CinCityMedia
    @CinCityMedia Год назад +4

    Very valuable information given in this video. I appreciate you bringing up questions that I didn’t even think about. It gave me more to think about when selecting my next move 😊 thank you.

  • @r3df1ns
    @r3df1ns Год назад +2

    Thank you for sharing this info. I'm subscibed and eager to check out all your videos.

  • @adelecupido8493
    @adelecupido8493 Месяц назад

    Awesome video, new to your channel, thx for the questions makes it easier to becoming a homesteader, regards from south africa

  • @rikiray3370
    @rikiray3370 10 месяцев назад +3

    Currently in contract to buy 5 acres. Pray for us. Love your video.

    • @3cpeter
      @3cpeter 4 месяца назад +1

      How did it go?

    • @rikiray3370
      @rikiray3370 4 месяца назад

      @@3cpeter yep. We have a homestead. We are plugging right along

    • @3cpeter
      @3cpeter 4 месяца назад +1

      @@rikiray3370 congratulations. May God bless you, and I hope you’ll prosper

    • @rikiray3370
      @rikiray3370 4 месяца назад +1

      @3cpeter thank you! Everyday brings a new challenge and it's so amazing

  • @ArtByKarenEHaley
    @ArtByKarenEHaley 9 месяцев назад

    I am in a suburban area. Here we can have six chickens, rabbits and quail are not regulated.
    I grew up on what we called a hobby farm, with about five or six acres. the life my parents were able to provide for my sister and I was wonderful. I know in my heart i want to do the same for my kids, but we will have to move out of our current state if we want to afford to do so. As of right now, I believe if I can be successful doing things small scale in my suburban garden, steward the home I've been provided, and do my best to learn all I can, that an opportunity will present itself. If not, I still did my best with what I had at the end of each day, and that's what matters.

  • @JamiesRealisticLife
    @JamiesRealisticLife 2 месяца назад

    New subscriber. I'm thinking about starting a homestead.

  • @Chr1st_has_risen
    @Chr1st_has_risen 3 месяца назад

    You could have a timer opener for them chook pen doors

  • @tabathamarks5175
    @tabathamarks5175 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks ya'll, ❤ SE Texas, pretty good videos

  • @preston9039
    @preston9039 Год назад +1

    You got yourself another subscriber. Great video! I'm thirty-five and this is pretty much what I would like to do. I worked in the healthcare industry and so at least for the time being, I'm going to have to start off slow. Being self-sufficient is the goal

    • @pitchkettle
      @pitchkettle  Год назад

      Thank you for subscribing! I’m glad you liked the video :)

  • @CreshaNicole_DNP
    @CreshaNicole_DNP Год назад +3

    Great video! Literally answered ALL of my questions as a future homesteader. Thank you so much!

    • @Leekaboo
      @Leekaboo Год назад

      I hope you document your journey! I’ll subscribe and stay tuned 😊

  • @meganjanes8454
    @meganjanes8454 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for this! Very helpful! Got me thinking and writing! I was worried about how to gauge how much land i needed!

  • @SimplyBlessedDesignz
    @SimplyBlessedDesignz Год назад

    We are in Kenbridge VA and are excited to start a homestead a little at a time. Thank you for your videos.

  • @PaulaAliya
    @PaulaAliya 7 месяцев назад

    Great video ! Look into stack hatching ,dry hatching and setting and forgetting.

  • @penneysautomotiverepairsin5768

    Charles Dowding in England had a flourishing no dig business on about a fifth of an acre. His videos are a real wealth of knowledge. I'm 56 now and have bought a former farm that is 12 acres. How do you like the jersey giants. I was thinking about raising them barred rocks or rhode island reds.

  • @lulatula64
    @lulatula64 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for the video I just subscribed! 😊 I pray I also have a homestead one day!

  • @tabathamarks5175
    @tabathamarks5175 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks, from SE Texas...

  • @jimmysandhu5018
    @jimmysandhu5018 6 месяцев назад

    Very interesting and knowledgeable video sir.that why I just subscribed .ENJOY

  • @sarahrapier432
    @sarahrapier432 9 месяцев назад

    Great video! Thanks for sharing!

  • @genevatolbert3948
    @genevatolbert3948 2 года назад +1

    Great, and informative video Nick. I love what you’re doing. 🤗

    • @pitchkettle
      @pitchkettle  2 года назад

      I appreciate it! We’re having a lot of fun!

  • @00Murad777
    @00Murad777 2 года назад

    Your chicken are very Healthy and beautiful 🐔❤️👍

  • @ms.arrianna
    @ms.arrianna Год назад

    This was VERY informative and straight to the point

  • @kimritter4441
    @kimritter4441 3 месяца назад

    We are seniors and see the direction of our country. We are considering homesteading to meet our needs. Would you suggest we pursue this idea. We are pretty healthy.

  • @Education-seeker
    @Education-seeker 5 месяцев назад

    Can you do this and breed fish in it like catfish and bass and etc to catch and sell it make a living?

  • @thelittleblackyoshi
    @thelittleblackyoshi 25 дней назад

    At what age do you typically butcher your roosters?

  • @Mind_Trails
    @Mind_Trails 7 месяцев назад

    How did you afford to get land though? What type of loan? Was it just for land or did the loan account for potential income you’d get from your first farm then homestead plan?

  • @alexmiller8177
    @alexmiller8177 Год назад +1

    Hi community: during lockdown we bought an 8.5arc Amish old horse ranch with the idea of homesteading. So far weve just been clearing land and focusing on house but now we want to "start" any tips?

  • @AmyCoello
    @AmyCoello Год назад

    Do you have a spreadsheet. I need data

  • @monedarden810
    @monedarden810 Год назад

    I’ve been thinking about getting into homesteading when I purchase property in a few years. I want to be able to produce food that doesn’t make me sick like store-brought so I can know what goes into it. I want at most 3 horses, a flock of chickens, a couple of feeder pigs and cows, and a pond for fishing. Would 10 acres be enough for that or should I look for more space?

  • @phoenixloftfarm5352
    @phoenixloftfarm5352 Год назад

    Keep making videos of your homestead 🤙🙏🐦. I appreciate the knowledge and wisdom. Lol I enjoy the most of your video is when you give them leftovers 🤣 watch them go crazy picking out rice or corn to eat. Great stuff and I plan in the near future like 2026 to have a 5 or 8 acres. I plan on having pigeons & chickens in different pens.

  • @helanacampling1922
    @helanacampling1922 6 месяцев назад

    where did you find the money to purchase that much land? Here in the UK land is over £100,000 for 2 acres around where we are.

    • @pitchkettle
      @pitchkettle  6 месяцев назад +1

      9 yeas ago my wife and I financed our house (with 5 acres) using the VA (Veterans Affairs) loan. We financed the property for $220k. We still have a while to pay on it.

  • @MadDogRyan
    @MadDogRyan 9 месяцев назад +4

    I'm 20 I hate cars, and hate the city, I just want a place where I can make money on my own and get away form modern post 90's bullshit, to do with jobs and social issues

  • @CowboysCreed
    @CowboysCreed 7 месяцев назад

    Anyone know the song at the beginning?

  • @shindanalambert-amos3216
    @shindanalambert-amos3216 Год назад

    What do you do for mail and delivery?

  • @deannabanana9344
    @deannabanana9344 Год назад

    Out of curiosity, what made you go vegetarian and then vegan?

  • @ll1ll1ll1ll1ll1ll
    @ll1ll1ll1ll1ll1ll Год назад

    Vegan 7 years, just recently went back to animals but I’m going to local farms not the supermarket and want to slowly move to having my own set up. Enough land to practice for now and hope to one day have a legit homestead set up.

  • @GoodTimesHomestead
    @GoodTimesHomestead Год назад +2

    How are you growing so fast?! I bet it’s the mustache. And all the amazing things…😊😂 21+K… 2 months later

    • @pitchkettle
      @pitchkettle  Год назад +2

      I literally don't know. I've talked to friends and mentors about it. I'm doing the same stuff other people are doing. I'm just crediting God for the increase. :)

    • @Beartaria_kayak_angling
      @Beartaria_kayak_angling Год назад

      @@pitchkettle and I just stumbled on these and I think this attitude right here shines across your videos - congrats on crushing life and living in His glory. Crush on, brother!

  • @chaslynmarie8176
    @chaslynmarie8176 Год назад

    To anyone who wants some free information or guidance, as someone who has had chickens in the city and out in the country, if you don’t want or aren’t allowed a rooster, a great alternative is a Goose! They are great protectors, very territorial, and loud when a predator is around. ❤ hope this helps! YALL have a great day!

  • @aadithyanarayanrajesh375
    @aadithyanarayanrajesh375 Год назад

    💗

  • @elviraohues6895
    @elviraohues6895 Месяц назад

    I wish there was an opportunity to try this out before making this kind of investment. It sounds amazing but reality can be a great wake up call especially if you are a city girl.

  • @SsDiBoi
    @SsDiBoi Год назад

    I thought this was a video on what’s first cause I’m thinking canned foods while the chickens grow n build up to sheep and goats n of course my world famous 2 gen bred for meat fish😳😛😮🤔 I can do that🤣 excited and afraid n yea people r everywhere but not this far😛😍😍🐶😍🐶😍🐶💋🤓😲

    • @SsDiBoi
      @SsDiBoi Год назад

      N ima start out with 100 chickens n keep 30 gory first year I assume keeping up genetics ethicly

  • @chriswehner4450
    @chriswehner4450 8 месяцев назад

    One of my main questions is.. how do you go on vacation with animals

    • @pitchkettle
      @pitchkettle  8 месяцев назад +1

      We have friends and family who we partner with for vacations. When they go, we care for their animals; when we go, they care for our animals.