We had a male duck and female turkey who, after they lost their mates, became a "couple" and did everything together. When Olivia decided to go broody on some chicken eggs in the nesting box, Mr. Duck laid in the box with her (actually on her, since she was a big ole turkey in a chicken-sized nesting box) or stood "on guard" outside the nesting box. It was so sweet. We eventually lost them both, but it is pure joy to raise animals and watch the interactions. Blessings in Christ!
We just did that to our parking area. We put down driveway fabric first. Then 2 inch and minus. First time in 4 years it’s not a muddy mess there. Going to do a walkway to the chicken coops next. Y’all are so great to watch!
Jenn had the right word for goats, picky.We always say our goats are out of pickin.We have had several of our family members want a goat from us to mow their yard.We always tell them you need sheep.They look at us like we're crazy.Have had to explain that one a few times.I love your outfit Jenn.
🦅 HAVE LOVED YOUR CHANNEL SINCE I FIRST FOUND IT.. FIRST BECAUSE OF THE ANIMALS AND HOW Y'ALL INTERACT WITH THEM.. SUPER COOL.. SECOND BECAUSE OF THE COMRODERY BETWEEN EACH OF YOU.. IT SEEMS TO BE HAPPY ALL THE TIME.. I KNOW THERE ARE DOWN MOMENTS AND YOU HAVE SHARED THEM WITH US BUT, IN THE LONG RUN THEY DON'T KEEP Y'ALL DOWN BUT FOR A SPLIT SECOND THEN IT IS BACK ON WITH THE JOY OF THE LORD DOUBLE TIME.... GOD BLESS Y'ALL AT THE "STIVERS HOMESTEAD"!!! 🦅
I see I'm not the only one ABSOLUTELY in love with that romper. I also see that I am not the only one praying that you were able to get your white house. I adore the last take in the video, the three of you holding hands, just missing Wyatt. I hope you got a still shot of it, so you can frame it. Beautiful!
I love the petting zoo set up; just seems like the best situation for everyone both animals and the care takers, its the ultimate harmonious environment! The fences look great, the barns look great, and that romper Jenn is FAB on you girl! Love it all!
I have basically the same set up as you except we have the big ol meat goats. They get along so well with our chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys. They are all be happy family. 🥰 I too use the gravel in the muddy spots...it’s truly a life (ankle) saver 😄
You guys are so amazing!! Love your romper Jen. It's super cute on you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us & taking us on your journey. You two are the best!! Loved watching all 3 of you walk away hand in hand...adorable!!! Love you bunches!!! ❤💚💜💙💛
Talking about the electric fence which I have and I have my cornish cross in a mobile coop inside it. Last night something (possum) got in and ripped the head off one of the chicks. I guess possum because there is a dead one in the yard that my dog took care of . Good dog. Sad for the chick. I really thought it would keep possums out.
Goas are browsers. They like to eat above the knee. Nothing thrills me more than watching my goas reach high for the choicest leaves. Funny you should make this video. I have been cleaning out my goat barn and plan to lay down gravel.
I love y'all farm! ❤ so I've seen on Justin's videos where he does the deep bedding on the cement slab and maybe if you put a runner board along the floor of the doorways maybe it'll be less mess for them to kick onto your rock💁 just an idea hopefully helpful. Love y'all
Maybe it's just because I raised all mine together, but I've never had a problem with my ducks and chickens together. I have mostly muscovies though and 2 Pekings. Glad I haven't had an issue.
You all are just absolutely amazing people!!! I love watching your channel, enjoy every video you produce because you make it funny plus all the information you provide does hello all of us that watch you everyday. I love the Macs, Justin Rhodes, Larson farms and many others I watch but t far you all just rock on your videos. Keep up the good work Zack & Jen. Hanger you all been at the farmers market yet?
Browsers. Dry lots are phenomenal for raising goats. That being said, grazing/browsing is huge, especially in dry weather. Rainy, damp weather and conditions really brings on parasites and issues like bottle jaw. Most animals definitely benefit from gravel ... the exception being horses and, on occasion, cattle (stones in hooves/claws). Looks fantastic!
If you can look that good in a jumper. So can I.. Can't wait to go to walmart, Love how you treat your animals. You all are good people.. I have always said it,,,,,,,,,, God Bless.. Love you all.
I think you were referring to animals being browsers or grazers. Browsers feed on leaves, barks, and stems while grazers feed on vegetation at or near the ground level. Goats are browsers and sheep are grazers. This does not mean that goats will not eat grasses and other forages but they seem to prefer an array and diverse diet of shrubs, forbs (flowering, herbaceous broadleaf plants) and tree leaves mixed with hay and grasses.
I’m Curious if you will use the electric fence periodically to “chute” them to greener far away areas so the whole area doesn’t get spent? (Like where your fence line is so green and closer to barn is already pretty brown.). Love the vibe of the zoo. 🥰
You could always run electric wire around the perimeter of your stationary wood fence. We have that and it works great. This is the box we have. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0079GH4HU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The goats are browsers. ;o) My goats are on pasture I just keep up on their copper and minerals as well as herbal wormer and homeopathic wormers. The gravel looks great too. I used roofing shingles on the ramp to their goat house. It helps keep the hooves clean and filed.
That springy polka dot jumper is WAY cute, Jenn.
We had a male duck and female turkey who, after they lost their mates, became a "couple" and did everything together. When Olivia decided to go broody on some chicken eggs in the nesting box, Mr. Duck laid in the box with her (actually on her, since she was a big ole turkey in a chicken-sized nesting box) or stood "on guard" outside the nesting box. It was so sweet. We eventually lost them both, but it is pure joy to raise animals and watch the interactions. Blessings in Christ!
I love your videos. The interaction between you both is what I love best.
Jen I had to stop the video just to let you know that I like that little outfit you got on it's super cute😀
Hi you guys hope your having a blessed day love your videos
Great video! Jen your romper is so cute!
All really good tips ....for us, a barn means higher taxes, so for now, we will do moveable structures on skids. I love my electric netting.
Goats are browsers. Love y'all!
Yous are such a lovely couple, so full of joy and love . Love all your videos ❤
We just did that to our parking area. We put down driveway fabric first. Then 2 inch and minus. First time in 4 years it’s not a muddy mess there. Going to do a walkway to the chicken coops next. Y’all are so great to watch!
Jen I love your polka dot jumper so cute!
I had no idea goats would need as much attention as having a horse. They sound like a lot of work. Thank you for sharing your barnyard with us.
Starting young and building a homeplace is really a Blessing for the family to grow together ❤️❤️, Great Job Yall
Love your perm fence!
Thx for the tour and education. Jenn, your smile is always so great!
Blessings, julie
Stuff I never even thought about! Thank you for sharing!
Jenn had the right word for goats, picky.We always say our goats are out of pickin.We have had several of our family members want a goat from us to mow their yard.We always tell them you need sheep.They look at us like we're crazy.Have had to explain that one a few times.I love your outfit Jenn.
Awesome information!!👍😊⚘❤
I love how you have your animals. It looks like just a dream. As you said, as Charlotte's Web, its so beautiful. Congratulations.
Really nice place, I love the animals too, good tips!
Great info! Also, Jen, you look beautiful in your new outfit and back on your feet again!
It was Nice to hear from Jen today!
🦅 HAVE LOVED YOUR CHANNEL SINCE I FIRST FOUND IT.. FIRST BECAUSE OF THE ANIMALS AND HOW Y'ALL INTERACT WITH THEM.. SUPER COOL.. SECOND BECAUSE OF THE COMRODERY BETWEEN EACH OF YOU.. IT SEEMS TO BE HAPPY ALL THE TIME.. I KNOW THERE ARE DOWN MOMENTS AND YOU HAVE SHARED THEM WITH US BUT, IN THE LONG RUN THEY DON'T KEEP Y'ALL DOWN BUT FOR A SPLIT SECOND THEN IT IS BACK ON WITH THE JOY OF THE LORD DOUBLE TIME.... GOD BLESS Y'ALL AT THE "STIVERS HOMESTEAD"!!! 🦅
The view towards your house from the barn is so nice. Y’all’s place is really pretty and picturesque!
Love how you both explained everything today 💚🌱💚
I see I'm not the only one ABSOLUTELY in love with that romper. I also see that I am not the only one praying that you were able to get your white house. I adore the last take in the video, the three of you holding hands, just missing Wyatt. I hope you got a still shot of it, so you can frame it. Beautiful!
Y'all are so cute! That jumper Jen, it's adorable!!!!
This was such a cute video! I love Jenn's romper! Buster's face during chin scratches...precious. And a chuckle at the end w the turkeys :)
You two are so sweet
Absolutely amazing place. Love the farm life
I love the petting zoo set up; just seems like the best situation for everyone both animals and the care takers, its the ultimate harmonious environment! The fences look great, the barns look great, and that romper Jenn is FAB on you girl! Love it all!
Just love y'all for keeping it real.
Jen I just love the romper! I wish I could wear them.
I have basically the same set up as you except we have the big ol meat goats. They get along so well with our chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys. They are all be happy family. 🥰 I too use the gravel in the muddy spots...it’s truly a life (ankle) saver 😄
Jen, you are looking so pretty, today! Love yall's farm.
Buster is so sweet. So are the rest but he is the sweetest.
Nice update on the homestead!!👌🙏❤️
You guys are so amazing!!
Love your romper Jen. It's super cute on you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us & taking us on your journey. You two are the best!! Loved watching all 3 of you walk away hand in hand...adorable!!! Love you bunches!!! ❤💚💜💙💛
You guys have become my favorite homesteaders.
❤️❤️
I could watch your animals all day 😍
Goats are foragers/ browsers. Jen you look adorable today.
You folk bring such love and passion to the farm! Thank you.
Talking about the electric fence which I have and I have my cornish cross in a mobile coop inside it. Last night something (possum) got in and ripped the head off one of the chicks. I guess possum because there is a dead one in the yard that my dog took care of . Good dog. Sad for the chick. I really thought it would keep possums out.
Goas are browsers. They like to eat above the knee. Nothing thrills me more than watching my goas reach high for the choicest leaves.
Funny you should make this video. I have been cleaning out my goat barn and plan to lay down gravel.
Cute outfit Jenn!! Again, awesome informative video!! Y'all have a beautiful farm!! Love ya and God bless!! 🤗🤗🙏🙏🤗🤗❤️❤️
I love y'all farm! ❤ so I've seen on Justin's videos where he does the deep bedding on the cement slab and maybe if you put a runner board along the floor of the doorways maybe it'll be less mess for them to kick onto your rock💁 just an idea hopefully helpful. Love y'all
🏡You guys do good.👍🏻Sending blessings, good energy, and love your way...!!!! 🙏🏻🙌🏻❤
Omg that goat loves you !!
I love how you guys take such good care of your animals! I've learned so much!
I've never seen your blog. Very interesting. I want to keep watching you.
Good to meet you Barbara :)
I just love your family and watching your learning curve. Thank you for taking us along on your journey!
Maybe it's just because I raised all mine together, but I've never had a problem with my ducks and chickens together. I have mostly muscovies though and 2 Pekings. Glad I haven't had an issue.
GOATS ARE FORAGERS, YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL JEN!!
Wow! Thanks for this! So helpful!
Love the barn rock, it looks great!
You 2are amazing keep it up love watching your channel always
great info Thanks
You all are just absolutely amazing people!!! I love watching your channel, enjoy every video you produce because you make it funny plus all the information you provide does hello all of us that watch you everyday. I love the Macs, Justin Rhodes, Larson farms and many others I watch but t far you all just rock on your videos. Keep up the good work Zack & Jen. Hanger you all been at the farmers market yet?
I have the same setup. I love them all being together.
Love the jumper Jen
Catching up on yalls videos. I've been missing alot the last few months as life has gotten super busy. so happy to see you guys still posting
This is chock full of great info and advice!! Can't wait to start our homestead back up!!
Love the Jumper, Jenn.
Hello from Canada ! Everything looks great guys . Keep up the good work ! xo
Goats are browsers, like deer. They like tree shoots, buds, alfalfa pellets, etc.
We can’t wait to get some more farm animals for our channel! We are planning on some things around July!
I never heard of using gravel instead of shavings or straw. How do you clean the manure out of it?
Oh Your place is so beautiful this spring I’m glad you’re having a good time with your new place
blessingsFrom Western Washington
Browsers. Dry lots are phenomenal for raising goats. That being said, grazing/browsing is huge, especially in dry weather. Rainy, damp weather and conditions really brings on parasites and issues like bottle jaw. Most animals definitely benefit from gravel ... the exception being horses and, on occasion, cattle (stones in hooves/claws). Looks fantastic!
If you can look that good in a jumper. So can I.. Can't wait to go to walmart, Love how you treat your animals. You all are good people.. I have always said it,,,,,,,,,,
God Bless.. Love you all.
Love you guys and your family. Hi from Bardstown Ky
I have horses foxes raccoons and rabbits 🐇 ducks geese all kinda wild but still feed them 🤗❤💯
Goats are "Browsers"🌻🐛 Holland, OH
Great tips y'all! 👊💪💜
AWESOME!!!❤️
Goats are Browsers... Sheep are Grazers
I think you were referring to animals being browsers or grazers. Browsers feed on leaves, barks, and stems while grazers feed on vegetation at or near the ground level. Goats are browsers and sheep are grazers.
This does not mean that goats will not eat grasses and other forages but they seem to prefer an array and diverse diet of shrubs, forbs (flowering, herbaceous broadleaf plants) and tree leaves mixed with hay and grasses.
Good video y’all...be blessed and favored 💖🙏🏽
I love your romper! I'm so glad I found your channel.
Sheep, Cows = Grazers Goats like Giraffe = Browsers they pick through greenery
Jenn your romper is just so cute and looks awesome on you!
The thing I love the most about your channel is I feel like it's real
How in the world do you all know so much about these animals? I know you’ve been doing this a long time. So do you read about it ? You are amazing.
I had two goats and one pig and they were all best buddies I think the pig thought it was a goat
fun Times
I did not know goats did that EWWWWW 🤣🤣🤣 u did good until you said momma was in the freezer 🤷♀️🤭🤫
Now I see what you had on during live I like it 👏.
Welcome to the field of Green all together Now!
Lol I tried !
JO JO IN VT 💕😄
Jenn you look beautiful! How do you do that with your hair? I try and it just falls out.
hello.. but how you can clean grave?!
Jenn, where did you get that outfit???
Volume....I have to turn up high lately for your channel
I’m
Curious if you will use the electric fence periodically to “chute” them to greener far away areas so the whole area doesn’t get spent? (Like where your fence line is so green and closer to barn is already pretty brown.). Love the vibe of the zoo. 🥰
Does being on gravel hurt their feet over time?
Just curious... are the turkeys for eggs? Or are they headed for freezer camp?
You could always run electric wire around the perimeter of your stationary wood fence. We have that and it works great. This is the box we have. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0079GH4HU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The goats are browsers. ;o) My goats are on pasture I just keep up on their copper and minerals as well as herbal wormer and homeopathic wormers. The gravel looks great too. I used roofing shingles on the ramp to their goat house. It helps keep the hooves clean and filed.
Mama's in the freezer,,,, WHAT? Note to self, never name an animal mama.
Yep...I agree...especially Mama
Farmlife
Have you seen IP13 bill in OR? LORDY DAY 🤯 can you imagine if KY proposes a similar bill 😳
Jenn i think you look great look today.
Freezer camp lol
Did you finally get to buy the white house?
We had a turkey kill one of our chickens before.
Do your chickens ever hop the fence?