$12,000 for Meat!

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • Food is so expensive now that it actually makes sense to build the infrastructure we need to raise animals for protein in addition to the wild game I harvest. The cost of building raised beds, chicken coops, barns and pasture fencing will pay off in my lifetime and future generations will continue to benefit from my efforts.
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  • @ShinyNickelBlades
    @ShinyNickelBlades Місяць тому +211

    No, don't make another channel. I want to see all of that. Just the two channels you have now make it hard to keep up. I wish it was all on one channel again. I have been watching you since you made a fort with Joe, that's how I found you. I love ALL of your content.

    • @johngreydanus2033
      @johngreydanus2033 Місяць тому +2

      And what are the implications of income from UA-cam? Seems to me, no experience, would be easier and simpler to have less channels.

    • @deanl6613
      @deanl6613 Місяць тому +4

      The Our Self Reliance channel is really good, you might want to check it out. Personally, I like the idea of the third channel. Both of the existing channels are great, but unique enough to attract two different types of viewers.

    • @ShinyNickelBlades
      @ShinyNickelBlades Місяць тому +1

      @@deanl6613 I did. I have been a fan since the beginning, so of course I had to subscribe to all three channels.

  • @jeb3415
    @jeb3415 Місяць тому +15

    Shawn I throw my vote in with the no new channel folks. Have Shawn James include your homesteading and keep My Self Reliance your wilderness adventures plus your infrastructure building, minimum talking and the sounds of nature and your hand saw. IMHO you have balanced these two channels well and provided overlap where necessary. We look forward to the hen house tour.

  • @jonaspettersson5296
    @jonaspettersson5296 Місяць тому +117

    Shawn, you dont have to open another channel, i have followed you for many years now. You are a big inspiration for me, the things you do is what i want to do, i dont like to have neighbours so close, i really want to live in the forest, mostly alone but i would preciate the family or friends coming over.
    Everything you do is so amazing.
    I am 59 yesterday, from Sweden .

    • @yosef8138
      @yosef8138 Місяць тому +3

      הערוצים שלו הם התחביבים שלו , ולא שאנו נכתיב לו אלה נבחר איזה ערוץ טוב לנו לצפות , בערוץ השני נראה יותר שיחת נפש בנו לצופים זה "ההסתמכות העצמית שלי" על יצירתו ונופים הנצפים ברקע בקיצור חבית החיים שלו נאחל לו בהצלחה , אני כיצד מקנה מחיים שקטים פסטורליים שכאלה

    • @jonaspettersson5296
      @jonaspettersson5296 Місяць тому +1

      @@yosef8138 hi Yosef. I want to know in what language did you written.
      I could not translate it

    • @jonaspettersson5296
      @jonaspettersson5296 Місяць тому

      @@yosef8138 where do you come from

    • @yosef8138
      @yosef8138 Місяць тому +1

      בהגדרות תמצא את כתב ידי זה ב"עברית" בהצלחה

    • @yosef8138
      @yosef8138 Місяць тому +1

      סליחה כן נכנסת לפרטיות , אך צריך להיזהר כי (לא קשה לדעת מי דובר עברית) , כי תשובתך הייתה צריכה להיות תודה לתגובה ומצתה את בקשתך לתרגום כתב ידי

  • @polskasausage762
    @polskasausage762 Місяць тому +72

    Shawn knocks up a chicken coop, it looks better than most new build houses,
    truly exquisite craftsmanship

  • @DavidPerez-ck3dw
    @DavidPerez-ck3dw Місяць тому +33

    Don't start another channel, I think we can separate out the content, and watch what we want or in my case all of it. Thank you for sharing your life with us, you have inspired me to change some things that have made my life better.

  • @moregold
    @moregold Місяць тому +72

    I'm fine with the existing channels, finding it all interesting and informative. Continuing prosperity and abundance for you and your extended family.

  • @dharmaslife
    @dharmaslife Місяць тому +39

    It’s not confusing, do you have it all on one channel! We love the variety❤ What’s confusing is that everyone is now going to multiple channels and it’s too hard to keep track of and now we hardly see posts because they only post some on the original channel and then they post other stuff on their other channels - keep it simple❤❤❤

  • @larryhofmeister8929
    @larryhofmeister8929 Місяць тому +60

    Shawn, no need for another channel just post what you do and we will watch.

  • @keithskirrow3314
    @keithskirrow3314 Місяць тому +9

    I have been watching since you started,.havent made any comments yet. Love your show. Things have gotten a little confusing since the USA trip, understandably so. glad Callie is OK. 2 Channels is Good. You have a lot going on. Cool Chicken Coop/Castle!, . Im glad you decided to expand to homesteading. Logically the next step! Yea food prices in CA are out of control. Good Luck! I'll be watching! I had started getting off the grid in No. CA 2017. I bought 34 acres in the DeadWood/Concow foothills. sunk a well and built a covered concrete parking area for my truck, tractor, 5th wheel. base of operations. Planning on Solar panels on top of the parking area..the rest never happened! Camp Fire Nov 8, 2018 . Destroyed everything. then covid. Damn! im Starting over at 65! Peace KSkirrow

  • @user-xw2zk7oh9k
    @user-xw2zk7oh9k Місяць тому +54

    I think 1 channel is great. My husband and I enjoy your channel, we live on a quarter section of land and are retired. We have raised cattle, horses and chickens. We now just have horses. We built our own house and are totally on the grid, sadly. We hunt and raise our own veggies and plan to put in a fruit garden/orchard. My husband had been a wildland firefighter for 40+ years so developing our own place has been put on hold all those years as fire took him away most summers coast to coast. We are learning from you, and have been making plans to attempt to do what you are doing...it's just a little tough with my 59 and his 63 year old bodies...so we have to do this work a little differently than you. Huge Kudos to you and your wife for doing what you do

  • @Dan-lw7bx
    @Dan-lw7bx Місяць тому +21

    I think a third channel would actually be more confusing. I like the Shawn James channel where you give us your thoughts behind what you doing and what you are trying to accomplish. Then the other channel is fun to watch you put it together in the building process. Just my two cents worth. I will follow you if you do a third channel too.

  • @jermania7467
    @jermania7467 Місяць тому +35

    No additional channel needed here. I enjoy the varying discussions around different topics, challenges and projects you discuss. Is fish or dried fish not also an optimal/alternative solution?

  • @craigdebsnyder4887
    @craigdebsnyder4887 Місяць тому +44

    Keep it on one channel! Look forward to your video's!

  • @sharonfillman8302
    @sharonfillman8302 Місяць тому +6

    The two channels you have now are perfect. Being self reliant requires you to recognize when the direction you started is not working and time for a change.. adding livestock to your land makes sense. Watching you build the chicken house was awesome. I do like you filling us in on your thoughts and explaining a new direction. Please keep us involved, you are so inspirational. You faithful viewer from the first log set on original cabin.

  • @patriciabeyer8029
    @patriciabeyer8029 Місяць тому +17

    Yes, I have been watching for years. One channel is good for me. Thanks very much.

    • @DCL26
      @DCL26 Місяць тому +1

      Me too, but not so much lately.

  • @annemariewharton2797
    @annemariewharton2797 Місяць тому +5

    One channel is fine. Its all you and your lifestyle. It’s interesting how your life is changing and how you are adapting. Always a great pleasure to watch. Looking forward to the cattle arriving 😊❤.

  • @scottfree8726
    @scottfree8726 Місяць тому +18

    Shawn, I think growing duck weed in a pond and drying for winter is the answer (just popped in my head while listening to you).
    “One study suggests that duckweed may be best fed dried and I can envision drying stations where I just scoop duckweed out of the pond and toss it on a table in our hot summer sun. give your chickens a fish now and then as an even higher boost of protein.”

    • @yosef8138
      @yosef8138 Місяць тому +1

      תודה לרעיון , זה נכון ובדוק לכול מה שאמרתה לכן הם שוכים במים והם שולים דגים המטעימים לגרונם

  • @rschrader
    @rschrader Місяць тому +21

    How about this suggestion:
    1) Keep posting what you’re posting on the Shawn James channel
    2) keep posting the regular Friday build type videos on the My Self Reliance channel
    3) add the animal raising videos on the My Self Reliance channel on their own day, like Tuesdays?

  • @jerryjohnson8814
    @jerryjohnson8814 Місяць тому +3

    I’ve been watching you since 2019 .and your Chanel’s have made me change my life drastically. I would leave everything the way it is because you are living life to the fullest of your family ability. Looking forward to your next videos

  • @michellecameron1370
    @michellecameron1370 Місяць тому +5

    Hi Shawn .... We love all your videos and watch them from our farm here in New Zealand. We prefer ,not that it is up to us to have just one channel , we find it easier to just click on one rather than a couple at a time. We have Red Devon cows who have their own calves which stay with and on mum for 8 to 9 months. We have chickens which get fed Possum meat that gets minced up with the kidney and liver ... they go mental for the protein. The chickens then head out onto the farm and go wherever they want to .... We also made a maggot bucket for our chickens and again they go mental for those as well. Our sons make clothing (natural bark tan) from the hides , hats etc so nothing goes to waste. Our cows go into green salad bowl pasture where we have herbs for them and many many trees for shade and shelter. We are very fortunate to have our own meat so we are so grateful. Chicken feed here a 25kg bag of organic pellets NZ 64.00 !!!!!!! Keep up the amazing videos , we do so love to think were sitting in a cabin eating a toasted sandwich you've made from the sour dough bread hahahaha

  • @gipsymamapreper8096
    @gipsymamapreper8096 Місяць тому +3

    I like just one channel. I have been following you for about 8 years and love watching the changes you and your family have been going through. 😊

  • @judybooth5078
    @judybooth5078 Місяць тому +22

    One channel. Alternate content. We love it all.

  • @georgeesfarm3118
    @georgeesfarm3118 Місяць тому +11

    Just live your life Shawn, and take us along as you have been.

  • @Esoj.
    @Esoj. Місяць тому +16

    Like others have stated I think the diversity of topics on your channels is what keeps them interesting. I like watching all of the different aspects of your life on both MSR and SJ (MSR you show, SJ you tell). I think two channels is good enough, but if decide to make another channel it’s not a big deal. I would just subscribe to it as well and receive notifications when you upload so it wouldn’t be a big change on my end 🤷🏻‍♂️ 👍🏻

    • @yosef8138
      @yosef8138 Місяць тому

      סליחה לשאלה לדעתך העם להיות מנו לערוץ לפי תגובתך זה נדרש לשלם עבור זה ?

    • @pampage7162
      @pampage7162 Місяць тому

      You could try keeping one channel going because you're already using your time, money, and resources for this new endeavor. Simply labeling the topics would allow folks to watch those they were interested in and maybe explore new content that they had not considered before. You could post on separate days if you wanted to follow the stats better. I know I would be interested in some aspects of care, breeding, housing etc , but not butchering and preserving. Others , though, would benefit from that, as well as , food preparation. That would keep the option open to decide on whether the second channel would be better and what direction you wanted to go with it. Be blessed. Also, you might consider getting out a simple book series

    • @yosef8138
      @yosef8138 Місяць тому

      תודה לתגובה שזה לא שווה בכסף , אך סליחה אתה לא מכוון מעוד לדברך הוא מעונין לגבן או למשוך צופים לערוצים שלו ובו באת לשנות בין ערוץ אחד לשני לדעתי בערוץ אחד יש יותר בילויים ונופים לאין שעור וזה היפה שבדבר 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @jerryj637
    @jerryj637 Місяць тому +6

    Shawn as an 80 year old it would be a better for myself personally if you consolidated down to one channel. Love your insight and I'm envious. But you have to make the choice about the channel selection and it just might make it easier for you to go down to one. Good luck and continue your lifestyle.

  • @karenfleet2287
    @karenfleet2287 Місяць тому +1

    One channel is all you need,your content is amazing ,we love everything you do and there’s no need to spend more time on editing etc another channel when we get soo much incredible content already,exciting to be getting livestock .Your one smart man and I’m so proud of you and your family Canadian proud 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

  • @StephenDelVillar
    @StephenDelVillar 5 днів тому

    Makes no difference to me so long as I subscribe to all your channels. You and your family deserve a lot of respect for how you've all managed to pick up and stand from where you have fallen. Life is that way for everyone. There are ups and downs, and all that matters is that we all learn from our experiences and muster the courage to move on forward. I am very impressed with you and your family. May everyone stay safe, healthy, and happy! Thank you for creating all of your channels for us to learn and draw inspiration from!

  • @auntiepam5649
    @auntiepam5649 Місяць тому +65

    We love all your channels. Keep it all together so I don’t have to hunt down the extra channels. Thank you Shawn.

  • @karenolson5556
    @karenolson5556 Місяць тому +7

    Shaaaawn...that is the most Beautiful and Creative Chicken Coop that I've ever seen...Wow!!!
    After you built it ... I would have reconsidered using it for a Chicken Coop..its Fabulous!!!

  • @deoetmmvipfi
    @deoetmmvipfi Місяць тому +3

    Hey Shawn, I started watching your other channel when u was building that previous cabin. I like your work and videos since there was no music, but after some time, I got the feeling like I know you like you're my buddy. Anyways now I'm watching both of your channels, and I enjoy every time. So, to answer your question: no matter how many channels I'll be watching! :) Greetings from Bosnia!

  • @jlotoo850
    @jlotoo850 Місяць тому +2

    I agree with so many here Shawn, and say just have the one channel--and whatever extra you want to do for your Patreons can be separate. You have enough to do without having to make it all more crazy busy having to run 3 separate channels. WAY too much time will be wasted just editing that way. Just live your life and we are grateful that you bring us along with WHATEVER you are doing. However, it would be nice to have your wife more involved sometime showing us canning and other things she works on. Also still praying for Emily. An update on her status might be nice at some point, as well. Just grateful you include us on your journey. Thank you. ♥

  • @janamathis4729
    @janamathis4729 Місяць тому +4

    Love your channels, been watching since you built the first cabin. Please don't change anything.

  • @Tjoops1
    @Tjoops1 Місяць тому +3

    NO please not a second channel Shawn. Keep it all, homesteading, hunting, fishing, the whole lot, all on this channel. Please... I love all this you are doing, I live my "free life" through your channel...

  • @nanathecanner
    @nanathecanner Місяць тому +4

    Shawn, I am loving this channel. Keep it all on this channel. It all fits well together. Then your subs don’t have to jump from channel to channel to listen to your videos. I truly enjoy listening to you speak. Your thought process and justifications are spot on. Your explanations are easy to understand. Great job! I am loving this channel very much! 💛

  • @tylerritchie6259
    @tylerritchie6259 Місяць тому +5

    Wow this is the first time I've felt grateful to live in the US in a long time. I have two young kids and the cost to raise family is ridiculous. I do feel grateful after this video for my access to free eggs from coworkers and an abundance of deer tags so thank you for that!

  • @christopherbilkey5237
    @christopherbilkey5237 Місяць тому +15

    One channel is all that is needed.

  • @christopherrafferty6164
    @christopherrafferty6164 Місяць тому +3

    Your valuation of costs throughout most of your videos tends to leave out the most important resource and savings capability, YOU! Your efforts and time are invaluable to the outcomes you entertain us with. Immeasurable what value could be associated with all of the time and the skills you've acquired, etc ., etc. Amazing!

  • @ronjohnsonoutdoors339
    @ronjohnsonoutdoors339 Місяць тому +2

    First, just gotta say that I'm old enough to remember when "costs just chicken feed" meant very inexpensive.
    But, mostly just want to say that, like so many, I've been following you for years, and when you added the 2nd channel I immediately subscribed. So, a third channel? I don't really see the need, but whatever works best for you. Clicking a new "subscribe" button only takes a half-second. As long as the content continues regularly and of the quality we've come to expect, I really don't care how many channels you set up.
    I'll be 65 next month, and have enough health issues that living the lifestyle you have is no longer feasible for me, so at least I get to live vicariously through you and a few other outdoorsman.

  • @William-ui5dj
    @William-ui5dj Місяць тому +3

    For an avid fan such as myself one channel or two channels isn't as important as the time and the quality of your videos. An important reason for my loyalty to your videos is the obvious thought, time, and quality of your presentation.

  • @stevanandrews9210
    @stevanandrews9210 Місяць тому +4

    No need for another channel Shawn.
    It used to be that MSR was mostly "build" projects and work around the homestead and on SJ you would talk more and explain about your aims and what you wanted your life to be. I think you could continue with that distinction even if occasionally the edges might blur a little.
    Really enjoy watching both channels here in London England 🇬🇧

  • @user-tb5ns7hc5i
    @user-tb5ns7hc5i Місяць тому +4

    You don’t even need two channels nor Patreon unless the payout views structure requires it financially. One is fine. Put it all here together. Thanks.

  • @Gushara
    @Gushara Місяць тому +9

    What you are doing is very understandable. I have been investigating the meat situation here in the US for a while now. The whole food supply is changing and they want us to stop eating protein as we have been for thousands of years. Tyson is building a bug meat factory in Texas. There is one in the Netherlands also. These are the places where ranchers, dairy and poultry farmers are being attacked the most through the lie of climate change. Humans require protein as this is the major building block of a body from conception to death. I think you are on the right path if you have the means to supply you and your family naturally. You don't need to make another channel IMO. What is happening in Canada is happening over the entire world so do what your gut tells you....raise your own meat!!

  • @seliestharvey5170
    @seliestharvey5170 Місяць тому +1

    Shawn. I thing you should just keep on doing what you are doing and post the vidoes. I enjoy the day to day living vidoes. No particular content just what you do on a daily basis. Keep it up and I will keep watching.

  • @kimberlyjones4534
    @kimberlyjones4534 Місяць тому +66

    Good morning. I’m in love with your Chanel and I enjoy and learn from your videos. I’m favored financially with Bitcoin ETFs approval, Thank you buddy. $12,000 monthly profit regardless of how bad it gets on the economy.

    • @BeckyThacher
      @BeckyThacher Місяць тому +1

      Same here, I believe the Bitcoin ETFs approval will be life changing opportunity for us, with my current portfolio made from my investments with my personal financial advisor 1 totally agree with you

    • @laynemcnutt5000
      @laynemcnutt5000 Місяць тому +1

      YES!!! That's exactly her name ( Audrey lauren) so many people have recommended highly about her and am just starting with her 😊 from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺

    • @laynemcnutt5000
      @laynemcnutt5000 Місяць тому +4

      Just keep one channel Shawn so I don’t miss your videos

    • @RichardTheodore-nt3zc
      @RichardTheodore-nt3zc Місяць тому +1

      I’m a long term investor, I withdrew my profits of over $61,000 during the COVID 19 pandemic ….

    • @RichardTheodore-nt3zc
      @RichardTheodore-nt3zc Місяць тому +7

      Cost of living in Canada has gone so high in the past years , an unfortunate situation really

  • @dandaniels4558
    @dandaniels4558 24 дні тому

    Do what ever is easier for you Shawn and profitable for you as well.
    Viewers will watch what they find interesting. I'm not much into the gardening you do but many do like it. Raising animals for food I like and the hunting and builds uou do like your cabin, work shop, and outhouse and whatever else your going to build.
    It's your life you do you and we will watch you and hopefully your making good money along the way.

  • @PaulChandler1951
    @PaulChandler1951 Місяць тому +1

    Definitely DONT delete what you are doing into another channel! Whatever directions you move towards is why we continue to watch

  • @user-yx7wk8ds3w
    @user-yx7wk8ds3w Місяць тому

    Shawn, we all love everything you do and show on your channels. Do what is best for you as far as making a new channel or combining a channel, but please show us everything you have time to film. Im an old man from the USA and cant do the things you do, but I admire you very much. Watching you is like being able to briefly live a different life. Wish you and your family the very best.

  • @bur074123
    @bur074123 Місяць тому +2

    I think having this one and my self reliance is good enough. Have all your main content on self reliance from building gardening livestock videos. Keep it on all one channel.

  • @krisledrew3668
    @krisledrew3668 Місяць тому +2

    --if it an't broke don't fix it! it's obvious your fowlers watch your channel for your content what ever that is will be good enough ! trust in your 370k fan base, and the fact that you can't provide for your family is valid interesting content you switching your focus is part of the real info people appreciate!1keep on doing the greet work and you will be rewarded, thanks

  • @daveyjoweaver6282
    @daveyjoweaver6282 20 днів тому

    I think you do just fine with content Shawn. It’s not confusing and I find it all wonderful. Your Natural footage mixed in just adds delight to it all with what you already have. Thank You and Many Blessings! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

  • @scrappyquilter102
    @scrappyquilter102 Місяць тому

    I appreciate the extended explanation. I have watched your channel(s) for several years now. I really enjoy your content. Don't feel obligated to stick to the outdoors game harvesting food sources for the sake of consistency. Creating more channels will make you crazy. Anyone following you should expect your choices to evolve over time, and I am relieved that you are so much more diversified. I love to watch what you are building and I appreciate you sharing the thought process for arriving at your decisions. Something I miss a bit, is your stunning wildlife filming.

  • @christined5575
    @christined5575 День тому

    Yikes! My husband and I live off grid in the southeast have chickens for eggs, raise our organic veggies, pinto beans and purple hull crowder peas, and fruits. We do buy grains, other beans, honey and nuts and seeds, etc. Our overall groceries which include toiletries, cleaning supplies, etc and a few splurges amount to about $5, 000.00 a year. We have been vegetarians for over 40 years and enjoy good health, cycling, hiking and gardening, and require no medication. I appreciate all that Shawn and family have done and enjoy his videos , that would be stressful to maintain his lifestyle . Wish them all the best.

  • @seagullag
    @seagullag Місяць тому +1

    I love this chicken coop you built. It’s beautiful.

  • @stonehamsmit
    @stonehamsmit Місяць тому +2

    I don't think there is a need to move or change your channels. We get you I like the different things your talking about stuff or showing what you're doing. I am inspired by you.

  • @martinkjelsaas1813
    @martinkjelsaas1813 Місяць тому +4

    Thank you for making great content Shawn. I would prefer 1 channel only. It is confusing with the 2 already. I think everything is covered in the name «My self relianse», homesteading, wildlife..

    • @dharmaslife
      @dharmaslife Місяць тому +3

      Agree❤❤❤ all of my favourite UA-camrs this year started doing to channels even three channels and now I don’t know where to find any of them and the original channel they hardly post on because they have to post on the other stuff… It’s a lose for all of us

  • @user-lb5sy9qy1v
    @user-lb5sy9qy1v Місяць тому +10

    Wow, I pay $11.00 for 50 lbs of chicken feed from a mill who buys organic grain in large bulk and mixes, bags, and sells it to the community as well as uses it themselves. I do have to travel a ways to pick it up but totally worth it.
    We raise our own chickens, beef, and rabbits. Trying to get my husband to build pig pens for our own pork. I will be getting goats soon for meat and dairy. I already have a dairy cow in milk, so I'm making butter and cheese also.
    God has blessed us and we thank Him for the blessings.

  • @mamastoffee89
    @mamastoffee89 Місяць тому

    I like hearing you talk. I think keep it simple, one channel. You are so skilled, it's very enjoyable just to see how you live all aspects of your life.

  • @brendalee1716
    @brendalee1716 Місяць тому

    Hi Shawn….. I think you should put it all on one channel. I have been watching you for years, and enjoy that you share everything about the off grid lifestyle. Always a pleasant eye opener and very informative and inspiring. Thank you Shawn for all of this!

  • @Murphis55
    @Murphis55 18 днів тому

    I just love that chicken coop. I’d love to have a house that looks like that. Beautiful job. You are now a true master craftsman. Bravo! Best of health and blessings on you and the family. ❤️👍🏻💪🏻🖖🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸🐾🐾🐾

  • @Linda-it6ci
    @Linda-it6ci Місяць тому +1

    OH BEEN WATCHING YOU SINCE YOUR FIRST CABIN BUILD....I WONDER HOW MANY YEARS THAT IS .... BLESSINGS DARLING FROM GRANNY LINDA IN OZ

  • @tommycapps9903
    @tommycapps9903 Місяць тому +5

    Shawn we love all that you are doing! One channel would be perfect. It may even save you some headaches. Do what is best for you. We will enjoy following along even if you need to change things up completely! BTW if you had 5 channels I would follow all of them!

  • @shirleypeters
    @shirleypeters Місяць тому

    New channel! Keep everything as it is. Don’t fix what isn’t broken.

  • @bettybryson9637
    @bettybryson9637 Місяць тому +1

    Two Channels is fine, and we’re happy to enjoy whatever content you share! Keep it simple…

  • @debjukes5548
    @debjukes5548 Місяць тому +1

    Make it all on one channel please. More variety and great to watch!

  • @wilwilliamson8831
    @wilwilliamson8831 Місяць тому +3

    There is no shame in for what you have done, you have and still work hard 👍respect from the uk

  • @carmenmarcinkiewicz7149
    @carmenmarcinkiewicz7149 Місяць тому +1

    I LOVE that chicken coop!! It's absolutely spectacular!

  • @geraldinedaly6149
    @geraldinedaly6149 Місяць тому

    Hi Shawn lovely to see how amazing your creativity has has become. You do wonderful content with your channels. Do what you can, to make your life comfortable for you. Vloging is very time consuming. Take care of your health. Thank you for sharing Geraldine north Wales UK 👍

  • @stopato5772
    @stopato5772 23 дні тому

    James Shaw is where I click to hear what's up - listen to you
    Self Reliance where I click to follow your work - observe your skills,
    You looking fit and lean Mr Shaw

  • @haroldfoust
    @haroldfoust Місяць тому +23

    Hello, friend. We are from North Carolina. You do what you wanna do. I'm going to watch you always. Thanks.

    • @BrianProsser
      @BrianProsser Місяць тому +3

      I agree with Harold. We sure appreciate the time you put into your videos. Please do what works best for you. 👍

  • @CatladyActionFigure
    @CatladyActionFigure Місяць тому +1

    Keep 1 channel Shawn. Multi-faceted is interesting, entertaining, and even more informative. Whats not to love. ❤

  • @kristyjones7657
    @kristyjones7657 27 днів тому

    I want to say a couple of things.. first of all, I’m so thankful your health is better!! Praise God you and your family are learning natural ways to heal yourself! 🙌🏼🎉🙏🏼🕊️💪🏼👏🏼🙌🏼..I just wanted to say something about your garden.. the guy who does “Back To Eden Gardening” (Paul Gautschi), he feeds his dogs and chickens from his garden… but he’s also had his soil and veggies tested and they are so full of nutrients… so maybe you could at least eat some of your veggies or can them for later on… 😅 God bless!!

  • @dew1352
    @dew1352 Місяць тому

    Hi Shawn, I want to hear you rant about whatever is on your mind. I don't want to have to go to other channels. You are an inspiration and you have my support. Keep it up. People need to hear and learn from your powerful insights. Meantime, I wish you and your family the best of luck as you try to live your lives while thinking about each step.

  • @kirkw1740
    @kirkw1740 Місяць тому

    I have a recommendation for growing chicken food and that is hot peppers. Birds aren't affected by the capsaicin and most of the local wild live will leave it alone. Also you can plant it as a perimeter for the garden area to deter pests from the other plants you'll have and you can even use it to preserve some things if you wanted.

  • @jacklyons6640
    @jacklyons6640 Місяць тому +3

    I don’t know what to tell you about another channel but I certainly can tell you I sure do appreciate all the content you have posted. I believe you are kept in the prayers of many people who know Christ. They pray for you and your family. May God give you that which is best for time and eternity.

    • @yosef8138
      @yosef8138 Місяць тому

      גם אני מסכים כך אך מתבייש לשאול מה עם בני משפחתו פעם היו סרטונים קצרים עם המשפחה אך ניתן להסיג שאלו רק חיו ותחביבו באין מפריע ליצירתו , או שאולי זה חופשת נופש זמנית למשפחתו ?

  • @TammieFulmer
    @TammieFulmer Місяць тому +1

    I enjoy the channels just the way they are, I would not change anything I believe you are doing a great job.

  • @jimcirabisi
    @jimcirabisi Місяць тому +1

    Shawn, I like how you put all aspects of what you're doing into 1 video. I think you should stay with that type of format. Thanks for the videos, very entertaining.

  • @sshultz8121
    @sshultz8121 Місяць тому

    I like the diversity in your channel. I watch both your self-reliance and Shawn James channel as though they are one. As you mentioned, everyone is going through life changes, so what you are showing is just true circumstances.

  • @40intrek
    @40intrek 27 днів тому +1

    As always, it's up to you Shawn. But I personally would just keep it simple and just focus on One channel. It's all just Food, Water, and Shelter. And with way to many variables in between, you could just create 20 channels and still not be able to cover it all. Self Reliance is part of life we as humans should all be striving for and its complicated enough. I appreciated your first channel so much since your first video, keep on doing what you do and thanks.

  • @philipworl9340
    @philipworl9340 Місяць тому

    I’m just glad to see your great building skills! Keep going!

  • @markbrown2296
    @markbrown2296 Місяць тому +61

    Fun Fact: Shawn’s chickens have a nicer home than some Canadians.

    • @billverge7822
      @billverge7822 Місяць тому +2

      unfortunately you are right Mark.

    • @jauhari_jt
      @jauhari_jt Місяць тому +2

      Yea...those chicken are in luxury. 🤣🤣

    • @markbrown2296
      @markbrown2296 Місяць тому

      @@billverge7822 I met a Canadian at the Kentucky Deby this year and he said he married a wealthy woman just so he can be a homeowner. Not for love but for love of comfort.

    • @markbrown2296
      @markbrown2296 Місяць тому

      @@jauhari_jt They don't give two CLUCKS!

    • @billverge7822
      @billverge7822 Місяць тому +1

      @@markbrown2296 geezus..sad to see our country like this

  • @debbart9394
    @debbart9394 Місяць тому

    Boy guess I missed a lot of videos, absolutely LOVE the stone building at beginning of this one.... Absolutely gorgeous

  • @leonawilliams6599
    @leonawilliams6599 Місяць тому +1

    Good morning Shawn food is getting expensive have a good day hugs to you and Cali

  • @tinag8467
    @tinag8467 Місяць тому

    Love the 2 channels. The lifestyle and talking works well for this channel. Also, the ‘Dick Proenneke’ style with your my self reliance channel. Regardless I would watch your content because of the quality and integrity of what you do and share.

  • @bettylinker4780
    @bettylinker4780 26 днів тому

    I cannot keep up with two now. Love your show. Betty NC USA

  • @deehooper1025
    @deehooper1025 Місяць тому

    Like the idea of separate channel for livestock raising since possibly not everyone would want to watch the progression from living animals to food on the table. That’s the reality, I know, and some folks just don’t get into that sort of thing. I don’t eat red meat so not interested in seeing “Bessie” in the hayfield one day and on the table the next week. Just something for you to ponder❣️🇨🇦

  • @EFChapin
    @EFChapin Місяць тому

    I like the two channels as they are. The one is beautiful, the other informative. Thanks for the effort! More than this gets too hard to keep up on!

  • @angelaburrell-lewis5712
    @angelaburrell-lewis5712 Місяць тому

    Mr. James. Thanks for sharing your plans. As for me, I prefer to watch as much as possible on this channel. However, I can't have it all at once . Do whatever you feel is best.

  • @robinsilvers362
    @robinsilvers362 Місяць тому

    One chanel is fine. Growing your own food is a part of self-reliance. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @johnzimmer6496
    @johnzimmer6496 27 днів тому

    Resubscribed... Never have unsubscribed but need to reup every 3-6 months. Thanks for sharing. Useful content.

  • @kea484
    @kea484 27 днів тому

    Such a fancy chicken house. I thought it was another home at first.

  • @stephboeker7835
    @stephboeker7835 Місяць тому

    I have to say I like the idea of 2 channels and have seen many UA-camrs do the same to separate content.
    I've seen tubers w/ 3 channels even.
    If you decide to add another, my suggestion would be posting an icon or link icon button on every video screen in this, Shawn James channel, as well as the original MSR channel video's , either a permanently shown icon or at least at the end of each video.
    Of course you will need the link in every description (show more) box below.
    Just a thought,
    Thanks,
    Sincerely .......................
    God bless.

  • @leslie5339
    @leslie5339 Місяць тому

    Another channel might be good, as you mentioned your wife is learning about natural herbs for good health etc ...would be really interesting to know as well and of course we can never get enough about the chickens and this beautiful chicken coop!

  • @loustamand8132
    @loustamand8132 Місяць тому +1

    I've been with you for years, I love My Self Reliance I'll always watch your progression, you don't know how much you and your family are appreciated..I was born and raised in Alaska and am 71 years old, your work ethic is infectious thank you Shawn

  • @ronaddis2526
    @ronaddis2526 Місяць тому

    I have 13 hens a’laying. I get 10-12 eggs per day if the weather is agreeable. They eat a 50 lb bag($20 USD)of Purina 16% layer crumble every 3 weeks. So that’s about $1/dozen for organic-non medicated-steroid free- delicious and more nutritious brown eggs! Plus I get about 5 gallons of manure per week for compost. I’m supplying my friends and family with free eggs as well. It’s well worth the initial investment.
    GA, USA

  • @rhondacarlock6735
    @rhondacarlock6735 14 днів тому

    Watching all three now! Just picked up beef half from processing this week.

  • @pauldixon7680
    @pauldixon7680 27 днів тому

    We pay 24 dollars per sack of laying pellets at the new feed place in Parry Sound. And we supplement dried meal worms in the winter when the bugs are gone. The chickens free range on our 38 acres although for the first time since we've been caring for our chickens we lost ten in a few days to a fox or fischer

  • @cazeone1
    @cazeone1 Місяць тому

    Hey Shawn, first of all thanks for all the inspiring content you put out. I don't think you need another channel, but creating well sorted playlists and maybe a color/graphic code of some sort on the thumbnails to indicate which type of content would be a lot more clear for everyone in my opinion.

  • @bettytroyer9436
    @bettytroyer9436 Місяць тому +1

    I don't think you need another channel. It sure doesn't seem confusing to me. I follow all your UA-cam videos. Everything makes perfect sense.

  • @benjo9703
    @benjo9703 Місяць тому

    I think just do what you've been doing...the discussions on SJ and the builds on MSR. Thanks for all you do to protect the environment and go back to the simpler way of life. Simpler not meaning easier...not easy by a long shot!!

  • @dedwin8930
    @dedwin8930 Місяць тому

    Lucky chickens to have a home nicer then mine!! Fresh food coming up!