Winterizing Our Homestead for the Coming Cold

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  • @25Soupy
    @25Soupy 19 годин тому +26

    Yes, I like the idea of putting the chickens in the high tunnel now that you have one. They can keep warm and clean up all the leftover vegetation and turn it into eggs.

  • @trishgreydanus7004
    @trishgreydanus7004 18 годин тому +9

    The grass on your land has recovered a lot from when you first bought it.

  • @cheryllamb8831
    @cheryllamb8831 19 годин тому +19

    Lorraine, maybe you could do a video on how to make scrapple. It looks good. Jason you are definitely a thoughtful homesteader.

  • @jeniferdaisomont3971
    @jeniferdaisomont3971 20 годин тому +38

    That's a frost free hydrant. When you shut it off, all the water left inside the pipe drains out through the very bottom, into the ground. We have them on our homestead, and they are game changers!

    • @SowtheLand
      @SowtheLand  20 годин тому +6

      game changers for sure

    • @markpashia7067
      @markpashia7067 19 годин тому +10

      Yup, but they only work if nothing is attached to them. Got to let air into the opening for them to back drain. Same with frost free ones on the house. Also roll flat and drain all water out of hoses if they are not pure rubber like Jason has. You can roll them up after the water is out if you need to. Leave them open both ends and dry.

  • @marilynclayton3430
    @marilynclayton3430 17 годин тому +16

    Every time you say Bernice it makes me smile. Bernice is my late grandmothers name. 💚

  • @St.Isidore_Farms2024
    @St.Isidore_Farms2024 19 годин тому +20

    We are in the central part of Saskatchewan. We just had a Arctic wave move through with windchills of -40F. Actual night time lows of -27F. We bring warm water to the barn. Our Kune kune pigs are in the barn together with our 3 cows. The barn is too big to heat but the heat the animals give off keep is somewhat doable. Still freezes the water. So warm water is great for them. I also empty the icb totes, so they don't get damaged. Good luck this winter.

  • @txjellybean3772
    @txjellybean3772 19 годин тому +10

    Insert that rubber water tub in an old tire with straw inside and it will be keep that water from freezing.

  • @marysharon9186
    @marysharon9186 18 годин тому +10

    We have only 3 acres for 3 years. Chickens and they're very hardy. I lost young ones because they wouldn't go up and froze 2 y ago. I was new to raising chickens. It's been hard. But I have a Bernice., a buff bramha. She's my only broody girl. I've learned so much from watching you and other shows. Keep going. God bless

  • @TobyCatVA
    @TobyCatVA 19 годин тому +17

    Scrapple and eggs is a southern comfort food tradition.
    My great-grandfather Quillen wrote home mentioning he longed for his wife's version of it while he was off working as a surveyor for the Panama Canal circa 1909.

    • @ireneferrante2313
      @ireneferrante2313 19 годин тому

      The Pennsylvania Dutch people make it. The best food from my childhood.

    • @scottulbrich5376
      @scottulbrich5376 19 годин тому

      That is very cool,ive been thru the Panama canal a couple times, its a remarkable feat of engineering

  • @farmyourbackyard2023
    @farmyourbackyard2023 20 годин тому +10

    The way, I understand it, those tall hydrants are called frost free hydrants for a reason. The actual place where water sits in the hydrant is supposed to be installed below your frost line so you don’t have any problems with freezing on them. And they automatically drain once you turn the water off. We use the rubber dishes as well, and I use the end of a shovel to break the ice in the mornings. In the deep winter, I keep a kettle on the wood stove, and I use that hot water to break open their waters.

    • @SowtheLand
      @SowtheLand  20 годин тому +3

      that is correct. thanks for that.

    • @farmyourbackyard2023
      @farmyourbackyard2023 19 годин тому +3

      @@SowtheLand I like the idea of putting the bag over the fitting on the thousand gallon tank. I have a 1500 gallon, and what I did was cut one of those Styrofoam coolers that you get in the mail and made a custom cover for my 2 inch valve. Then I just put a cardboard box over that and put a rock on top to hold everything in place. We’ve been to -13 without a problem.

  • @JimmyJolly-d8v
    @JimmyJolly-d8v 14 годин тому +1

    Jason you and Ben need to build yall 2 barns like Al's got

  • @19Lou77
    @19Lou77 20 годин тому +14

    I know where the blue 🧢one is going 🤗!! And yes it’s a Christmas 🎄 present 🎁…to myself!😎 I am SOW excited to wear it! Thank you 😊!!

  • @robertlemoine3500
    @robertlemoine3500 17 годин тому +6

    Winter on the ranch , farm was one of my favourite seasons , a time of quiet reflection, look at your accomplishments , Christmas , then start preparing for calving . Thankyou Jason , you’ve created a fine program . 😊

  • @ryokolynn6948
    @ryokolynn6948 18 годин тому +4

    Hope you could dig a few small pond before next year raining season & keep some goose & ducks.

  • @Catalina58601
    @Catalina58601 20 годин тому +8

    I read a series by Jan Karon (Mitford series) And a character in her books loved liver-mush. Id never heard of it and it sounded kind of awful but seeing Lorraines version I actually want some! I was born and raised in So Cal. but Ive been 32 years in North Dakota. Winters never get easier. I try to enjoy the no bugs, no mowing, no watering etc. But some winters are extra long

    • @margaretbedwell3211
      @margaretbedwell3211 19 годин тому +1

      I loved that series. I was just thinking the other day, it is time to re read those books.

  • @St.Isidore_Farms2024
    @St.Isidore_Farms2024 19 годин тому +6

    Also wanted to mention that I managed to watch all of your videos from the last 7-8 years. Amazing collection and I enjoyed most of them a lot. Best wishes for a restful Christmas and New year.

  • @OhioJeremy
    @OhioJeremy 20 годин тому +5

    I have a black 55 plastic food grade drum that never freezes in the winter. I think the day time sun heats up the water enough for it not to freeze, even temps below 32°.

  • @pampilgrim2274
    @pampilgrim2274 20 годин тому +6

    Hi, Jason! Thanks for showing us how you winterize your property. Filling the waterers in the evening is a good idea.

  • @comptoncraig
    @comptoncraig 17 годин тому +2

    8:28 mark killed me haha! You're the best Jason!

  • @Dirty_Bird
    @Dirty_Bird 19 годин тому +5

    I love this channel. Glad I came across it. Reminds me of my buddy's farm where our families hang out almost every weekend. Also makes me excited for my future in homesteading. So far I'm at chickens and a garden and looking into sheep next. You guys are great.

  • @wavytiger1
    @wavytiger1 18 годин тому +2

    In the north they use frost free hydrants, pretty simple.

  • @shirleywillems5647
    @shirleywillems5647 20 годин тому +5

    I watch all your videos. Montreal, Canada. We get an average of 10 ft of snow in the yard and temperatures of -40 calculus. I don't have animals but make a Hugh vatable garden in the summer..

  • @edieboudreau9637
    @edieboudreau9637 18 годин тому +3

    Winterizing is necessary for all water access points outside .. even in town. Lots of folks don't realize that.

  • @rickymartin1742
    @rickymartin1742 19 годин тому +5

    I always have a “poking stick” for our frozen water pans 🤣 cold week here in the smokies

  • @hollyjobitner3285
    @hollyjobitner3285 19 годин тому +4

    My dad always liked fried cornmeal mush with syrup, especially locally tapped syrup. Yummy! 🖖💙

  • @tylerbarrett6652
    @tylerbarrett6652 17 годин тому +2

    Hey! I live in Minnesota... lol. And I can't say I blame you.

  • @ikwilda
    @ikwilda 20 годин тому +3

    In the Netherlands we have balkenbrij. Almost the same thing as scrapple

  • @jackiebinns6205
    @jackiebinns6205 19 годин тому +4

    Pool floaties sluce down the middle put over PVC plpe 😮😂

  • @Trippin.on-a-mystery
    @Trippin.on-a-mystery 18 годин тому +3

    Dang! it got up to 20 degrees here today. My little chihuahua wears boots and wants to find frozen coyote turds to throw around in the fields.

  • @harryhatz9846
    @harryhatz9846 20 годин тому +2

    Grew up on scrapple. Now that we are in south central Va it's hard to find. Love it

  • @clarencewiles963
    @clarencewiles963 20 годин тому +2

    It’s getting to the middle 25 degrees in Chesapeake Va. For the morning temperatures.

  • @byronholmes2496
    @byronholmes2496 20 годин тому +2

    Good day to all.

    • @SowtheLand
      @SowtheLand  20 годин тому

      Good day!

    • @byronholmes2496
      @byronholmes2496 19 годин тому

      @SowtheLand yep, so you know, your channel has been part of my rehab, thanks and be well.

  • @jenniewolford1631
    @jenniewolford1631 20 годин тому +2

    love scrapple! I am from VA and we have always called it scrapple no matter what we all call it it is soooo good Making my own this year with a mix of different meat parts cant wait

  • @gamemastertz3787
    @gamemastertz3787 20 годин тому +4

    Yeah more videos ❤

  • @vickimontgomery5271
    @vickimontgomery5271 4 години тому

    Jason, your video content is great! My hubby and I so enjoy learning from you and Lorraine. I would love to spend a couple days in the kitchen learning from her!!

  • @romaurer
    @romaurer 18 годин тому +1

    Scrabble❤ My mom would make it after Thanksgiving with turkey. I love it!

  • @jeanmason8662
    @jeanmason8662 19 годин тому +2

    I'M IN NORTH FLORIDA...I LOVE YOUR SHOWS...

  • @pamelacrowell2007
    @pamelacrowell2007 19 годин тому +2

    Your mush would be even better if you dipped in milk, then cornmeal to fry!! I make a batch of just cornmeal mush every week for my breakfasts and it makes a difference if dipped and fried vs just fried! Yum.

  • @JimBrickson
    @JimBrickson 35 хвилин тому

    I’m Minnesota an IBC tote will freeze solid. Last year we cut a heater into it and that worked ok until the heater got unplugged… yup froze like a rock! We had to wait till is thawed out in the spring. I’ve found “in Minnesota” that I water twice a day. When I start morning chores I take a hose out, fill all the water bowls. When everything is filled I shut off the hose and drain it out. The hose goes back into the house until next time. Our animals drink until they are done. When I leave after I finish chores and milking, I dump the water so it won’t freeze. The animals train themselves to that schedule and I’ve had great luck with this schedule. In the evening I do it all over again.

  • @hollyslaughter5505
    @hollyslaughter5505 20 годин тому +2

    Yup the cold is coming

  • @19Lou77
    @19Lou77 20 годин тому +2

    Hello again 🎉

  • @DanaFoster-vl5os
    @DanaFoster-vl5os 19 годин тому +3

    Great job

  • @MJ-wz6jo
    @MJ-wz6jo 20 годин тому +1

    Stay warm guys.

  • @SwannOG
    @SwannOG 11 годин тому

    Am envious of you folks. Am from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia near Harrisonburg and one of the best things about a cold morning was smelling scrapple frying. The idea of that and some scrambled eggs with it is a wonderful daydream.. Can not get it down here and miss it.

  • @ladyjay6741
    @ladyjay6741 5 годин тому

    WOW that's a great video. Thank you. Hello from Michigan. Take care and God blee.

  • @LB-gr7gu
    @LB-gr7gu 10 годин тому

    good morning .. everything looks locked down cozy and delicious ❤

  • @ginnysulya9805
    @ginnysulya9805 Годину тому

    Hey Jason Nothing like a layer of lard to insulate your pigs! Think of them as land walruses! The only problem I have had with chickens is some frost bite on those with tall combs! But they are pretty tough given some shelter from wind and some deep bedding to insulate if in a coop! Deep bedding makes for some hot compost come Spring ! We can get down to -20 in late winter! 🥶 No one should be out in that! Stay safe and warm Jason! Peace and blessings! 🤗😉😁

  • @farmyourbackyard2023
    @farmyourbackyard2023 19 годин тому +2

    One of those brown ones is mine!! Oklahoma 🎉🎉

  • @stephaniewilson3955
    @stephaniewilson3955 12 годин тому

    Those stickers would make fun Xmas gifts.

  • @vickiSS
    @vickiSS 20 годин тому +1

    Great video! Thanks Jason!

  • @kirtusstruthers3175
    @kirtusstruthers3175 20 годин тому +1

    Love it thanks for sharing.

  • @coloringanddoodling9751
    @coloringanddoodling9751 17 годин тому

    Golden table syrup for the Livermush/ Scrapple

  • @cathykillion6544
    @cathykillion6544 3 години тому

    Enjoyed the video 😊

  • @wendyburston3132
    @wendyburston3132 2 години тому

    I left my smaller carrots in the ground and I think they're pretty solid now.

  • @preschoolhomestead
    @preschoolhomestead 14 годин тому

    😂 Here in Michigan, the rubber pans freeze solid! Either dump them out and refill or use a heated waterer.

  • @douglasbooker8330
    @douglasbooker8330 20 годин тому +1

    Pretty chilly 🥶 here in eastern Pennsylvania.

  • @tylerbarrett6652
    @tylerbarrett6652 17 годин тому

    Water heater insulation would work well on those totes... you'd need 3 or 4 of them per tote, I would think.

  • @mskippi
    @mskippi 6 годин тому

    Ready for winter , I am in Michigan so we do get some COLD!

  • @patience1226
    @patience1226 14 годин тому

    Awesome video!

  • @gordonharper9126
    @gordonharper9126 19 годин тому

    That looks good!

  • @islandgardener158
    @islandgardener158 14 годин тому

    We cover the garden beds with3-4” of shredded leaves ( shredded with a mower). Earth worms get fat and happy

  • @patudelhoven3393
    @patudelhoven3393 13 годин тому

    Wood chips works for us, then it goes on the compost pile.

  • @kmorris5124
    @kmorris5124 18 годин тому

    Try maple syrup on the scrapple. Most grocery stores carry scrapple for those that want to try it.

  • @nancydrew6010
    @nancydrew6010 18 годин тому

    Did you ever think of the quick connect for the hoses? I use them and love them

  • @ruthstill169
    @ruthstill169 17 годин тому

    Will you make a video on how to grow the sprouts?

  • @anserafers8088
    @anserafers8088 13 годин тому

    Can you guys do some aerial footage for perspective? Tx for the authenticity ✅✅

  • @tammysarrazin-ux9tv
    @tammysarrazin-ux9tv 20 годин тому

    i love when you cant think of a word and then find it yeah thats what i meant lol hugssss

  • @briananders7358
    @briananders7358 2 години тому

    Was looking for a brown hat yesterday and all sold out, I can see why now.

  • @SundryTalesOfConstance79WESTY
    @SundryTalesOfConstance79WESTY 20 годин тому +1

    Nooice! 😎 STOC

  • @theresafox4367
    @theresafox4367 19 годин тому

    Made me laugh when you said Minnesota. My state.

  • @lbar4759
    @lbar4759 19 годин тому +1

    😊❤😊

  • @leviduve4001
    @leviduve4001 11 годин тому

    Ruh roh raggy we’re runnin out of rawter

  • @hollyslaughter5505
    @hollyslaughter5505 20 годин тому +1

    Do you empty the water from the hose so you don’t have to wait for the hose to thaw?

  • @loraypruitt5922
    @loraypruitt5922 15 годин тому

    😊😊

  • @Minnesota_Mama_Bear
    @Minnesota_Mama_Bear 19 годин тому

    Won't the chickens knock down the beds, if you put them in the high tunnel? 💚🌞

  • @andreacooley9428
    @andreacooley9428 14 годин тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @tammysarrazin-ux9tv
    @tammysarrazin-ux9tv 20 годин тому +1

    put them in the green house that way you have less work to do tearing things out half for chickens, half for piggies hugsssss

    • @SowtheLand
      @SowtheLand  20 годин тому +2

      then all my nice hilled rows will be gone! 🥲

  • @briangrammer898
    @briangrammer898 37 хвилин тому

    ❤❤VIDEO ❤❤

  • @Nellyt-q6v
    @Nellyt-q6v 19 годин тому

    Hello do you guys clean and wash the water and feeding bins (pigs bins or baskets) ? Just wondering 😊

  • @conniea9201
    @conniea9201 18 годин тому

  • @hollyslaughter5505
    @hollyslaughter5505 20 годин тому

    Do you ever screw the hose ends to each other to keep hibernating insects out?

  • @peggyheisler8027
    @peggyheisler8027 9 годин тому

    Whats the source for the 1000 gallon water collection tote?

  • @bendigr
    @bendigr 20 годин тому

    Do what Al Lumnah does.

  • @DylanOlivier-xy3or
    @DylanOlivier-xy3or 12 годин тому

    Are you gonna get sheep next year?

  • @kriskloeblen3670
    @kriskloeblen3670 19 годин тому

    Do you have any wooden spoons? Or don’t you make them anymore.? I think whit-tiling them in the winter would keep you busy! lol

  • @isnoo1
    @isnoo1 11 годин тому

    🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @hduddy83
    @hduddy83 6 годин тому

    What breed is freddy. I think i have the same breed i got as my free chick from McMurray this spring and i thought he was a cochin but the coloring isnt like any in the catalog

  • @reginagibson1908
    @reginagibson1908 20 годин тому

    If your viewers watch the Hillary’s they’ve seen it a few times.

  • @daniellestanley901
    @daniellestanley901 19 годин тому

    their

  • @edieboudreau9637
    @edieboudreau9637 18 годин тому

    It's funny how people have different ideas what foods are now... SCRAPPLE has always been hog brains with scrambled eggs.

  • @41murphy2
    @41murphy2 18 годин тому

    🥰👩‍🌾🧣🐥🐖🐷

  • @tracyzabelle
    @tracyzabelle 14 годин тому

  • @gailrowland1672
    @gailrowland1672 7 годин тому

  • @lilyivers3489
    @lilyivers3489 3 години тому