Raising pigs on less than 2 acres

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  • Опубліковано 24 кві 2022
  • It is possible to raise pigs for your family on 1 acre. I know because I do it every year. The growth is a little slower because they walk off some of the calories they consume but the meat is so much better.
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    In 2018 I decided to stop working for someone else full time and pursue my dream of building my log home and starting a small farm in the Ozark mountains. It's a dream that I have had and have been working towards for over 20 years, and due to life changes and unexpected events, I decided to make a leap of faith. This journey will not be without its challenges and setbacks, but I will continue to push forward each and every day to make this dream a reality. I try to upload videos 3 days a week but working mostly alone I am always pressed for time.
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  • @ky.gambler5281
    @ky.gambler5281 2 роки тому +1

    I know a lot of people that are psychologically trained by our GOV'T, same as the pigs..They don't realize you're taking care of them to keep your family fed. Really enjoyed the video..

  • @dandaniels4558
    @dandaniels4558 2 роки тому +1

    Goats are thinking. Guys they don't look like us.what are they and why are they here making mud holes LOL
    Pretty easy and quick way to fence in pigs.
    I watch other channels to and it seems rain if not snow is the one common denominator everyone is having problems with.just won't quit.one day it's nice and next is a rainy mess but the pigs lobe there Mudd so their happy and getting fat.
    Thanks stephan

  • @rubymontano1599
    @rubymontano1599 2 роки тому +3

    Loved watching the goats with the pigs, lol, too cute 😊

  • @CCRider5312
    @CCRider5312 2 роки тому +1

    Pigs 🐖 🐖 are loving that ! 😁👍

  • @sherimcgill5139
    @sherimcgill5139 2 роки тому +3

    The goats look mighty healthy. The pigs are hilarious 😂 I enjoyed the music you chose.

  • @DebbiesHomeplace
    @DebbiesHomeplace 2 роки тому +1

    Nice job getting the Pigs their big pasture to roam Stephen. The Pigs have surely grown. Haha! The Goats are intrigued with the Pigs.

  • @marynchapman6257
    @marynchapman6257 2 роки тому +3

    Your animals look so good, well cared for. Funny watching the pigs and goats giving each other the "what in the heck is that" look.

  • @denisemacdonald2062
    @denisemacdonald2062 2 роки тому +2

    Good morning Stephen
    That was cute when the goats met the pigs 🐷 they were like “what is that!!!!” 🤣🤣😀

  • @wileycoyotesr8623
    @wileycoyotesr8623 2 роки тому +3

    Love seeing fog on a woodsy farm. You are looking health and getting some weight back on.

  • @alicegilder-camarena3766
    @alicegilder-camarena3766 2 роки тому +3

    I enjoy watching the animal videos just as much as the cabin build videos. Thank You

  • @marylott3076
    @marylott3076 2 роки тому +2

    All the animals are doing good it seems. Love the goats!

  • @amywoolcott7555
    @amywoolcott7555 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for video to see the animals !!!

  • @timmccollum9460
    @timmccollum9460 2 роки тому +1

    One day at a time Steve!

  • @jeanburgin160
    @jeanburgin160 2 роки тому +2

    lol They have found something they both want ... lol Very nice set up, thanks for sharing. So good to have more space for them. You have a beautiful healthy goat herd. lol meeting each other. Wow, it doesn't take long. Nice seeing your progress. All the best.

  • @jerreyhiatte7644
    @jerreyhiatte7644 2 роки тому +1

    love your farm it is a lot of love and hard work hope you and your new family have a great life Jerrey Mae

  • @glennrollins8422
    @glennrollins8422 2 роки тому +1

    We hope all is well with you and your family. We miss your posts and pray that you aren't having health problems.

    • @hickoryridgehomestead9177
      @hickoryridgehomestead9177  2 роки тому

      Everything is fine. I just needed a break from all the social media. I’ll be back soon

  • @deannaoverstreet4146
    @deannaoverstreet4146 2 роки тому

    Your animals ar so beautiful! Well taken care of! It shows!

  • @bobjoncas2814
    @bobjoncas2814 2 роки тому +1

    ...lookin' good, nice work...

  • @steveholbrook4729
    @steveholbrook4729 2 роки тому +3

    in ky you have to have at least 3 pigs

  • @deborahpinkey1264
    @deborahpinkey1264 2 роки тому +2

    The goats sure are curious. Glad you could give the pigs a bigger pasture. Hopefully, you'll get those goats on their 50 acres soon. TFS

  • @mariowickel456
    @mariowickel456 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Stephen, animals are part of homestead life too , hopefully the girls don't start wanting a horse .that's work lol

    • @hickoryridgehomestead9177
      @hickoryridgehomestead9177  2 роки тому

      I grew up with horses. The answer is NO. If it’s not making me money or food it doesn’t have a place here.

  • @bishopkinlyside8477
    @bishopkinlyside8477 2 роки тому +4

    Hi I’ve done a lot of fencing in my time and I’ve never ever used one of those springs unbelievable so good thanks for sharing your knowledge love your videos keep up the hard work love and appreciate you all Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia

    • @hickoryridgehomestead9177
      @hickoryridgehomestead9177  2 роки тому +1

      The spring and ratchet really helps to keep tension on electric wire especially going from cold seasons to warm.

  • @armidaperez5360
    @armidaperez5360 2 роки тому +1

    It's good to see they're doing well 😋

  • @karenminckler4198
    @karenminckler4198 2 роки тому +1

    You have any baby goats? I love watching them jump around.

  • @jase5415
    @jase5415 2 роки тому +2

    Man you put a s-ton of work in to that place....mostly by yourself, it's looking really good !!!

  • @TheJimcrooks800
    @TheJimcrooks800 2 роки тому +1

    Great to see the pigs out in their wider world. Intelligent animals. But not so with chickens - do they get zapped if they touch the fence?

  • @melaneymattson3733
    @melaneymattson3733 2 роки тому +1

    Did you say you were back working in Alaska?? Loved how the goats reacted to the pigs!

  • @ancimargarita2763
    @ancimargarita2763 2 роки тому +1

    what happened to the mama goat who was absolutely in love with you? it was so funny to see how she behaved when you were around! I like your animals, and i think that you are cool and calm with them, and that- makes them also cool and calm! I liked this video!!! (i like all of them, but well... i just wanted to say this one was great too)

  • @rawa5457
    @rawa5457 2 роки тому +1

    👍

  • @j.m.7056
    @j.m.7056 2 роки тому +1

    I love seeing your animals! So, did the girls finish naming the pigs?

  • @kaycox19
    @kaycox19 2 роки тому +1

  • @olberarosa2346
    @olberarosa2346 2 роки тому

    HELLO YOU KNOW I ALWAYS ANSWER ALL YOUR VIDEOS BUT ON THE 18TH MY BIRTHDAY I HAD A SMALL STROKE AND I JUST DON'T HAVE TIME TO OPEN UA-cam BUT I AM TRYING TO WATCH EVERYONE VIDEO WHEN THE PAIN DON'T HURT MUCH I AM WAITING TO HAVE MY LEFT SHOULDER REPLACEMENT SURGERY BUT LOVE THIS AWESOME VIDEO YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS ROSA OLBERA FROM TEXAS HELLO TO YOUR FAMILY

    • @hickoryridgehomestead9177
      @hickoryridgehomestead9177  2 роки тому

      I’m so sorry to hear that. We will be praying for you and hope you get better very soon.

    • @olberarosa2346
      @olberarosa2346 2 роки тому

      @@hickoryridgehomestead9177 thank you my you and your beautiful family

    • @olberarosa2346
      @olberarosa2346 2 роки тому

      @@hickoryridgehomestead9177 thank you friend

  • @bigmamma6946
    @bigmamma6946 2 роки тому +1

    You have been working 💪 very hard you will need a break away or a staycation put your feet up go fishing 🎣

  • @JCZ2601NL
    @JCZ2601NL 2 роки тому +1

    🇳🇱👍👍👍👍👍🍀

  • @davidkilbourne5422
    @davidkilbourne5422 2 роки тому +1

    What kind of electric fence do you use? Was wondering is it a double braided wire?

    • @hickoryridgehomestead9177
      @hickoryridgehomestead9177  2 роки тому

      No it is solid metal wire. I used the braided line in the past and it just didn’t hold up

  • @LDhusky
    @LDhusky 2 роки тому +1

    Do you lose chickens too the pigs?

  • @nicks7835
    @nicks7835 Рік тому +1

    50 acres for just the goats? Damn. How large is your property (if you don’t mind my asking)?

    • @hickoryridgehomestead9177
      @hickoryridgehomestead9177  Рік тому

      I only own 60 acres here but have access to another 50.

    • @nicks7835
      @nicks7835 Рік тому

      @@hickoryridgehomestead9177that’s sounds awesome. I’ve been looking for something like that for myself. Don’t know if I’d do the whole farming lifestyle but I would definitely love the surrounding woods and wildlife. One day 🤞