Just a follow-up on our broiler chick supply issue: This morning I was able to patch together a supply for the season from two hatcheries. We will be bringing fresh chicken to the farmers market about 2 weeks later than usual because of the initial setback, but all is not lost! I expect to get some questions about hatching chicks ourselves...We have hatched our own layer chicks before, and found that the labor put into the process, plus the fact that about half hatch as roosters, makes it cheaper for us to buy day-old pullets (female) chicks. Cornish Rock Cross broilers are difficult to hatch on the farm; it requires dedicated breeding stock and good genetics (I recommend a Google search of the process used to hatch this breed ). So in this case as well, it makes better sense for us to purchase chicks. However, if this craziness continues, we may think harder about switching to a slower-growing, easier to hatch on the farm meat breed. I am hesitant to do so because we have sold these breeds of broilers in the past, and found most of our customers greatly prefer the meat of Cornish Rock Cross broilers.
Thanks Pete! I was literally just watching and thinking you should hatch your own, but you know what your doing. I hope things work out for you. Your doing great so far.
Pete! You got this! If it were not for rainy days farmers would lack time to get the office work done, like calling around to hatcheries for chicks. Grandpa told me never to waste a good day. We would sit at the kitchen table on the worst stormy days, and plan our next moves, even if it meant how to recover from crop damage or complete destruction.
I helped a farmer in our community when I was in Jr. High an High school ! He just farmed the land , no animals ! When it rained in the spring we did tune ups on the combined , replaced shieve fingers , replaced the sickel blades on the bean head ! I loved working for John John he was a good teacher an he didn't sware at me to my face when I made mistakes , like my Dad ! I loved working outside plowing, disking , whatever needed done !
Your comments about rainy days being different for farmers. My dad was a mechanic for a farm implements dealer. He hated rainy days. Those often were days where the farmers would come in and want to visit. This made it difficult for dad to get some work done. Thanks to you for bringing up the memory, and thanks for the videos. I always enjoy watching them!
Pete….Who needs a therapist when we all got you? You are so right. We need to slow down and make time for our kids. Life isn’t always smooth going but I still believe you are doing things right and as long as you can make ends meet, keep living the dream. Thanks for another great time… therapy for my soul indeed.
I’m glad you were able to find some broilers. The instability in the market right now is the very reason we decided to go with jersey giants for meat birds. They take longer to grow, but can reproduce on our farm so in a way we can control our supply.
Your reminiscing about just talking, made me remember a house I passed going from work. In the summer there were always a few older guys under the tree. Everyday they'd be there. We let life move too fast. I believe that is part of the reason we are anxious and angry, at odds with others. We just don't take time to talk - under a tree, beneath the light post, in line at Wally World. My family used to do that too, years ago. It was nice.
That rain is probably very beneficial for you hay fields. Take the rain when you can. Glad peanut is doing better. Fancy that the cows were all in the barn when it was raining.
Wow! I didn't realize how blessed I was to have my order for 60 broiler chicks fulfilled this past Monday, especially as a first year "Farmer." My focus was on my request for a Barred Rock and Black Australorp that didn't survive the shipment and watch period by the Ag Store that placed the orders. Thanks for another great round of enjoyment! Listening to you reminds me of conversations with my dad, not that he was a farmer. He was an educator. Which probably why I enjoy watching, you are always sharing wisdom. Blessings to you and your family!
There are a lot of frustrations on a farm, but it's still the best life. I remember many days from years ago when ya just pulled up your collar and did what ya had to. Nobody gonna do it for ya. There's something satisfying and soothing about watching the animals eat... and just be who they are.
Our average rainfall here where I live is about 12 inches in a year. Last year it was 5 inches and this year is maybe a little better but still way below normal. When I was a kid on the farm, on rainy days my folks and I would pile in the car and drive around watching it rain, rating our neighbors farms, checking the level of the river and invariably we’d end up driving up to the mountains to see the snow level. Of course the cows had to be milked and tended before we left but nothing else could be done so off we would go. I loved those drives and Dad would point things out that just aren’t there anymore. Our river is dry most of the time now. Water management has created several reservoirs so the Fresno River that runs through the middle of our town sports trees and bamboo and the homeless. Yep, things have changed around here but we would sure like some of your rain.
It's already dry here in western Montana, too. We had more snow than last year but haven't had anything measurable for spring rain yet. The snow melt mud lasted about a week and now we have dust. Our well couldn't keep up with us last summer. Praying for rain and even mud this year!
Pete, we all need a few rainy days in our lives just to reset our thoughts and give the body time to regenerate. So enjoy them when you can because before you know it the farm work we’ll be really busy again.
To your rain comments, I used to love rainy days as an Iowa farm kid, it was the only time off possible… For the all of my days, the sound of rain on that metal machine shed roof centers me. I guess I am not the only one with that core response.
Pete, Rainy days are the best days on a farm. We accomplish so many little tasks that we wouldn't otherwise. Just like winters are good times to fix and paint our equipment. I love all you your videos. Good news about your chickens!
My grandsons love your show and they've gotten me started watching it. So, what do you do when you're not happy with the feed you received from your supplier? You give him feedback. :) You're doing an awesome job showing that farming is a good thing (and that food doesn't really come from the grocery store). Have a great day!
Pete, you send me some of your rain and I’ll send you some of our 97 degree heat we have today.🤣😂. Sure hope the chick situation works out. I love, love, love the sound of rain. 🥰❤️
I never thought about Farming issues as you described, thats intense to not get your broilers sounds like you got a workable plan though. Life on the Farm is rough all that mud makes it hard to even walk, wow we take a lot for granted. Know times are hard hang in there Pete with your masterskills and brilliant mind how can you go wrong. Peanut is too cute!
Hi Pete. Glad I found your channel. Really enjoying all the videos. I just got my first cattle this week at 56 years of age. Late start, still working public job. Wanted to do more with our 25 acres here in Tennessee than just let someone else cut the hay. Starting out with 5 feeder steers. Lots to learn. I need some of your knowledge and patience. Maybe in time. Wish you the best.
Mud season is the WORST........slogging thru chores. But--I was glad YOU had a mud day. I love when you slow down and have plenty of Ezra time and time with all the animals. You'll be busy again soon enough and then you'll wish you had a bit more time. Enjoy it. I never feel guilty for my lazy winters. I know that very soon I will be juggling so much that I wont even have time to think!!! Thanks so very very much for sharing your rainy day. (and sorry about the chick troubles)
A Nicer day? Rainy days are still good. The rain is of course great for the land & plants. I still struggle having to go to work on a wet day, in a past life as both a farmer & a builder, a rainy day mean rolling over & catching some much needed extra sleep. The old saying of " making hay while the sun shines" is so true, we all need some down time, yet when things need to be done, we do them. it's actually a good balance that is missing today, work hard & rest hard 😉
Your attitude is truly inspiring my friend. I'm sure a man with a mind such as yours will be able to work everything out, and storms always have to blow away eventually, if you catch my drift 😉
I've started incubating this year because of some rumors I had heard about supply issues. I found a chubby barred rock rooster and set him loose on my mixed flock. Yes, will end up with mixed breeds but have read there is better egg/ meat potential that comes with diverse genetics. Also, I don't think I'll be using much more, if any, more feed than with Cornish x ( pigs). Especially since I read that protein is lowed for heritage breeds for a larger carcass the last few weeks (cheaper feed). I'll just be out my time but overlapping my batches should help. Would like to see you crunch the numbers and see if they would sell at your market. Maybe small trial run? I think I remember you not being very happy about the incubation suggestions but times is changing. I enjoy your show.
I’ve always lived on a farm but this is just such an inspiration to grow and you give me so many ideas thanks for all the hard work and please, genuinely keep up the great work. Have a great day.
Well look at the positive side of the day Pete. you got those belts tighened, got the water and feed done on the pigs. fed the cows. so not a lost day. and you got to talk to us!! You know we're always here to listen and reply with some kind of support. after all we get a lot from you and what you do with each video. Glad you got the Broilers. when we go to the Local Tractor Supply co. for our bird seed. we always go check out the chicks Wife likes to "Check out the Peepers" as she calls them. So just built a new Blue Bird house and came in from clearing a few branches off out little "Charlie Brown Pind tree" I was going to cut it down but the wife got the idea of trimming back few branches on it and putting a Blue Bird house on it. so that was my task for the day. built and installed so I'm a hero again!! thanks for another enjoyable video. ECF
My husband and I enjoy watching your channel together. Hope you will continue. We have just a tiny bit of farm experience and we vicariously enjoy following your adventures and wishing we were 20 years younger and could have bought and worked a larger acreage.
Loved to watch you repair tractors...Rainy Day Iowa Story in 1950....., My Grandpa and I would go to tool shed when it rained and straighten fence staples and nails,,,he never threw these items away ! Just love your videos.....and Spring will be here soon ! Be Safe
Pete it sounds like today you have both meanings of a popular phrase happening!!! "When it rains....it pours!" Glad to know you have boilers lined up!! Now if all these inflated prices would deflate!!!🙏 Best wishes from Kentucky!! Stay safe!!!
Absolutely love the thoughts on slowing down and understanding the balance of the slow days with rain amongst the rush of life... you are a blessing to me sharing your thoughts and calm. Thanks Pete and just keep being true to yourself!!!
It's completely different, and yet almost exactly the same... We are half a world away, and in the southern hemisphere. And we just got our first bit of rain since January. Our growing season is about to start, bur for us it's autumn/winter... Well, have fun in the busy season! Cheers Jim
Great Video, Pete. I think your kitty cat was comforted by your voice, You have a smooth calming effect with your words. I did the same thing with my feral cat, now he's my best bud. I love a rainy day, it is so comforting, but I know there's work to be done!
Hey Pete 👋 Really sorry to hear of all you've been through to fix the problems with the chick supply. But equally happy to see that you have secured your supply with other hatcheries. It's amazing to me that customer loyalty doesn't gain you better treatment from your supplier. I'm sure you have been using that same supplier for years and years. The times we live in, I guess. Loyalty is cheap! I hope the layer and turkey supply is not as problematic for you. Still, things could be a lot worse than they are so we're thankful for that. Take care and all the best from the UK 🇬🇧 Paula
So true about the rainy days. I knew when it rained that Grandpa and I might take a ride into town for something. Or do a project in the garage. I remember the raincoat that was way to big for me when we went to bring the cows in. Love how you bring back memories for me.
I liked the days it rained, like you said, it forced you/me to take it easy. We did indoor projects that were put off during field work. I greased equipment so it was ready when it stopped raining and the fields dried up. There was nothing like being in a metal machine shed and it starts to rain.
Dogs have masters, Cats have staff. We had a ginger tomcat named Tang after the instant breakfast drink. He would be home in the morning, and evening to eat. However we discovered the neighbor girls fed him ice cream at noon, and had another name there. My Mother inlaw would take eggs from here geese, and hatch them in a incubator. It was labor intensive, but she enjoyed it. Thanks Pete.
Pete that's a fine batch of pigs and they look in great shape. I've seen you raise a few litters at this stage and i just love the color combinations you get. The people that sit down to eat this sort of produce have no idea how lucky they are, regarding the quality of produce they are getting. Oh btw grab a pig by the two back legs....Its life's ultimate jackhammer.
Hello Pete think this is a sign of the times. We need more small farms that keep animals outside. These big factory type farms are making weaker and weaker animals and it's all about the all mighty dollar. They push for production and what the dollar brings with no regard for the animals. Have a good day.
Great video Pete. The box blade is a good investment. I use mine for all sorts of things. Now you need a hydraulic top link. Ezra looks like a pretty chill cat.
Glad to hear you were able to locate some broiler chicks Mr. Pete. a lot of folks don't realize that much of what we are now going through is a result of the pandemic. Ezra reminds me of Grandpa's cats that he had that stayed at the stable and caught mice. They would come to the back door and scratch on the screen and he would give them some dry cat food. Then they would go back to the stable. Livestock looks great!
Excellent video Pete :) also agree 👍 100% on muddy season of April even with 100 + cows and tractor feed them plus in 💩 barn too on rain or winter season months too! I remember those days even walking in too and snow also ice of Winter season months to Pete :) remember one day coming to by pole barn with loader tractor of 1963 McCormick International B414 Loader tractor Desiel motor also had Armstrong Steering I slide down path to near road highway how got stop putting Loader trip bucket open to grip plus brakes pedal to floor boards plus clutch pedal in disengage transmission then get stopped in home farm garden! Then another on the 1978 International 724 B Desiel fuel motor with Allied Loader had Power Steering put Loader bucket forks to grip plus brakes plus clutch in too ! Also was wild rides but we got stop sliding to and Reverse gear back up too get back on track Lol! Yes Pete belts on certain tractor to replace or tighten up was changing is challenge too !
In Corpus Christi Texas, really enjoy your videos and personal insights. Our local burger chain is not able to supply several chicken menu items. It's a very widespread chain called Whataburger. Hope you are able to work this out!
I love rain on a roof or even a window, anything but having to walk a mile in it yesterday! This new hospital they are building in Utica screwed up the bus routes and makes it so much harder for those of us w/out cars! Oh yeah, and possible snow on Sunday?? Hopefully just a dusting. Both of my cats were feral kittens found at a friend's garage. Sadly, my Charlie passed away on Dec 20th, but his "brother" Lil Bit is doing great!
Thanks again Pete,again I’m repeating my comment I just love you channel listening to you talking to the farm animals,working on the tractors 🚜 opps wrong color ha ha now I’m sounding like you !
Thank you for your wonderful videos I can learn about how much work is involved in anything you do on a farm. I have tremendous respect for your dedication it is a 24 hour 365 day job. Here in Minnesota we now have Avian Flu infection on 21 commercial farms and have now destroyed a million birds. Hope it does not get as bad as 2015 when they destroyed 9 million birds. keep those videos
Very much enjoyed your video. Your “little” words of wisdom at the end of the video are certainly germane to to life as it is lived today and the important aspects of life that we seem to have lost.
Yeah, balance and perspective. I really think that’s what we’ve lost along the way these many years. It’s sensible to have a plan B and sometimes a plan C. Take care and remedy what you know is fixable and wait and see on the other. Perhaps things will shift into the area of fixable. Some times we need to jump start into something different to do with our lives if the current life is not working. People can be afraid to failing but if the current life style for a person is not working out then that in and of itself is a kind of failure. Pete, keep up these great video’s. Glad you got things straightened out with the chicken supply.
Good luck with the broilers. and hope your layers and turkeys come in. If it's not one thing it's another these days...or everything. Chin up and have a great day.
I just love your videos Pete. I find them so relaxing to watch after work. Plus I learn so much and can apply some of your methods to my own farm. I just got two Berkshire pigs today.
Hello Pete and Hillary. Remember what miss chick little said. And it's gaining speed as it falls. You might just have to breed the chickens yourself. I know that it's a pain, but, what does next season bring ? Self-reliance is probably the best way to go. Thank you for your videos. 🇺🇸
I love the sound of rain on the tin roof of my semi. I also have a tin roof on my house. Soothing. When you call a cat, they will take a message and get back to you, maybe. Out of the five house cats I have here, only one was born here. The rest were feral. Two of them were found in a box on the side of the road as little kittens, one of them has passed. The other two Toms were found in a garage as kittens. One of the two recent Toms has been 'fixed', the other one has all of his parts for right now. Try to catch them and hold them, be prepared to give blood.
Just a follow-up on our broiler chick supply issue: This morning I was able to patch together a supply for the season from two hatcheries. We will be bringing fresh chicken to the farmers market about 2 weeks later than usual because of the initial setback, but all is not lost! I expect to get some questions about hatching chicks ourselves...We have hatched our own layer chicks before, and found that the labor put into the process, plus the fact that about half hatch as roosters, makes it cheaper for us to buy day-old pullets (female) chicks. Cornish Rock Cross broilers are difficult to hatch on the farm; it requires dedicated breeding stock and good genetics (I recommend a Google search of the process used to hatch this breed ). So in this case as well, it makes better sense for us to purchase chicks. However, if this craziness continues, we may think harder about switching to a slower-growing, easier to hatch on the farm meat breed. I am hesitant to do so because we have sold these breeds of broilers in the past, and found most of our customers greatly prefer the meat of Cornish Rock Cross broilers.
Better late than never I suppose 🤷♂️
Thanks Pete! I was literally just watching and thinking you should hatch your own, but you know what your doing. I hope things work out for you. Your doing great so far.
Woot for solutions!
Glad you could find some. Glad Peanut is doing better!
At least you are getting a supply of chicks. Your customers should understand the delay.
We can't say enough about how much we enjoy your posts. We live our farm life vicariously through you.
A remarkable story about Ezra. I was under the impression that once a feral cat always a feral cat. Now I learned something. Thank you.
Pete! You got this! If it were not for rainy days farmers would lack time to get the office work done, like calling around to hatcheries for chicks. Grandpa told me never to waste a good day. We would sit at the kitchen table on the worst stormy days, and plan our next moves, even if it meant how to recover from crop damage or complete destruction.
I helped a farmer in our community when I was in Jr. High an High school ! He just farmed the land , no animals ! When it rained in the spring we did tune ups on the combined , replaced shieve fingers , replaced the sickel blades on the bean head ! I loved working for John John he was a good teacher an he didn't sware at me to my face when I made mistakes , like my Dad ! I loved working outside plowing, disking , whatever needed done !
Hello Peter. Stay dry and warm through this rainy season. Be well.
Your comments about rainy days being different for farmers. My dad was a mechanic for a farm implements dealer. He hated rainy days. Those often were days where the farmers would come in and want to visit. This made it difficult for dad to get some work done. Thanks to you for bringing up the memory, and thanks for the videos. I always enjoy watching them!
Pete….Who needs a therapist when we all got you? You are so right. We need to slow down and make time for our kids. Life isn’t always smooth going but I still believe you are doing things right and as long as you can make ends meet, keep living the dream. Thanks for another great time… therapy for my soul indeed.
Keep the faith, brother! We believe in you.
I’m glad you were able to find some broilers. The instability in the market right now is the very reason we decided to go with jersey giants for meat birds. They take longer to grow, but can reproduce on our farm so in a way we can control our supply.
Wow four minutes after premier!! That's a record for me
Love your channel Pete. ... tell your wife hello... super fan of you Both!!
Your reminiscing about just talking, made me remember a house I passed going from work. In the summer there were always a few older guys under the tree. Everyday they'd be there. We let life move too fast. I believe that is part of the reason we are anxious and angry, at odds with others. We just don't take time to talk - under a tree, beneath the light post, in line at Wally World. My family used to do that too, years ago. It was nice.
That rain is probably very beneficial for you hay fields. Take the rain when you can. Glad peanut is doing better. Fancy that the cows were all in the barn when it was raining.
Thank you for telling Ezra’s story. You’d never guess he was once a feral.
Even for me a muddy day on the farm is like a day with sunshine. So true, when you slow down it gives you a chance to savor life more.
Wow! I didn't realize how blessed I was to have my order for 60 broiler chicks fulfilled this past Monday, especially as a first year "Farmer." My focus was on my request for a Barred Rock and Black Australorp that didn't survive the shipment and watch period by the Ag Store that placed the orders. Thanks for another great round of enjoyment! Listening to you reminds me of conversations with my dad, not that he was a farmer. He was an educator. Which probably why I enjoy watching, you are always sharing wisdom. Blessings to you and your family!
There are a lot of frustrations on a farm, but it's still the best life. I remember many days from years ago when ya just pulled up your collar and did what ya had to. Nobody gonna do it for ya. There's something satisfying and soothing about watching the animals eat... and just be who they are.
Our average rainfall here where I live is about 12 inches in a year. Last year it was 5 inches and this year is maybe a little better but still way below normal. When I was a kid on the farm, on rainy days my folks and I would pile in the car and drive around watching it rain, rating our neighbors farms, checking the level of the river and invariably we’d end up driving up to the mountains to see the snow level. Of course the cows had to be milked and tended before we left but nothing else could be done so off we would go. I loved those drives and Dad would point things out that just aren’t there anymore. Our river is dry most of the time now. Water management has created several reservoirs so the Fresno River that runs through the middle of our town sports trees and bamboo and the homeless. Yep, things have changed around here but we would sure like some of your rain.
It's already dry here in western Montana, too. We had more snow than last year but haven't had anything measurable for spring rain yet. The snow melt mud lasted about a week and now we have dust. Our well couldn't keep up with us last summer. Praying for rain and even mud this year!
@@ClareKKosel I hope this drought breaks soon. Good luck with your well
I love the sound of rain on a tin roof.
Pete, we all need a few rainy days in our lives just to reset our thoughts and give the body time to regenerate. So enjoy them when you can because before you know it the farm work we’ll be really busy again.
To your rain comments, I used to love rainy days as an Iowa farm kid, it was the only time off possible… For the all of my days, the sound of rain on that metal machine shed roof centers me. I guess I am not the only one with that core response.
Very sorry t hear about your setback. Hoping all goes well for you.
Pete, Rainy days are the best days on a farm. We accomplish so many little tasks that we wouldn't otherwise. Just like winters are good times to fix and paint our equipment. I love all you your videos. Good news about your chickens!
Love the rain on the tin roof! Hope you had a good nap...always special on a rainy day. 🐾😎☯️
My grandsons love your show and they've gotten me started watching it. So, what do you do when you're not happy with the feed you received from your supplier? You give him feedback. :) You're doing an awesome job showing that farming is a good thing (and that food doesn't really come from the grocery store). Have a great day!
Aww cool. A Future Farmer!
Pete, you send me some of your rain and I’ll send you some of our 97 degree heat we have today.🤣😂. Sure hope the chick situation works out. I love, love, love the sound of rain. 🥰❤️
I never thought about Farming issues as you described, thats intense to not get your broilers sounds like you got a workable plan though. Life on the Farm is rough all that mud makes it hard to even walk, wow we take a lot for granted. Know times are hard hang in there Pete with your masterskills and brilliant mind how can you go wrong. Peanut is too cute!
Hi Pete.
Glad I found your channel. Really enjoying all the videos. I just got my first cattle this week at 56 years of age. Late start, still working public job. Wanted to do more with our 25 acres here in Tennessee than just let someone else cut the hay. Starting out with 5 feeder steers. Lots to learn. I need some of your knowledge and patience. Maybe in time. Wish you the best.
Mud season is the WORST........slogging thru chores. But--I was glad YOU had a mud day. I love when you slow down and have plenty of Ezra time and time with all the animals. You'll be busy again soon enough and then you'll wish you had a bit more time. Enjoy it. I never feel guilty for my lazy winters. I know that very soon I will be juggling so much that I wont even have time to think!!!
Thanks so very very much for sharing your rainy day.
(and sorry about the chick troubles)
I missed Hillary today but otherwise a well produced update " On The Farm. "
Good evening, Beth, as long as you are safe, and God willing, you will get chicks that will benefit you in the crop
A Nicer day? Rainy days are still good. The rain is of course great for the land & plants. I still struggle having to go to work on a wet day, in a past life as both a farmer & a builder, a rainy day mean rolling over & catching some much needed extra sleep. The old saying of " making hay while the sun shines" is so true, we all need some down time, yet when things need to be done, we do them. it's actually a good balance that is missing today, work hard & rest hard 😉
Your attitude is truly inspiring my friend. I'm sure a man with a mind such as yours will be able to work everything out, and storms always have to blow away eventually, if you catch my drift 😉
Being a professor in "hay Zhuizh-ology" sounds very fancy! Go Pete!
Your videos make me feel so human again. Thank you!!!
I love your thoughts on life. It’s a daily reminder of what’s important in life.
I've started incubating this year because of some rumors I had heard about supply issues. I found a chubby barred rock rooster and set him loose on my mixed flock. Yes, will end up with mixed breeds but have read there is better egg/ meat potential that comes with diverse genetics. Also, I don't think I'll be using much more, if any, more feed than with Cornish x ( pigs). Especially since I read that protein is lowed for heritage breeds for a larger carcass the last few weeks (cheaper feed). I'll just be out my time but overlapping my batches should help. Would like to see you crunch the numbers and see if they would sell at your market. Maybe small trial run? I think I remember you not being very happy about the incubation suggestions but times is changing. I enjoy your show.
I’ve always lived on a farm but this is just such an inspiration to grow and you give me so many ideas thanks for all the hard work and please, genuinely keep up the great work. Have a great day.
Well look at the positive side of the day Pete. you got those belts tighened, got the water and feed done on the pigs. fed the cows. so not a lost day. and you got to talk to us!! You know we're always here to listen and reply with some kind of support. after all we get a lot from you and what you do with each video. Glad you got the Broilers. when we go to the Local Tractor Supply co. for our bird seed. we always go check out the chicks Wife likes to "Check out the Peepers" as she calls them. So just built a new Blue Bird house and came in from clearing a few branches off out little "Charlie Brown Pind tree" I was going to cut it down but the wife got the idea of trimming back few branches on it and putting a Blue Bird house on it. so that was my task for the day. built and installed so I'm a hero again!! thanks for another enjoyable video. ECF
I hate when it's muddy.... thanks for sharing Pete!
My husband and I enjoy watching your channel together. Hope you will continue. We have just a tiny bit of farm experience and we vicariously enjoy following your adventures and wishing we were 20 years younger and could have bought and worked a larger acreage.
As always farming is hard with prices. Lot of people do not understand that, but many now are notice that.
Loved to watch you repair tractors...Rainy Day Iowa Story in 1950....., My Grandpa and I would go to tool shed when it rained and straighten fence staples and nails,,,he never threw these items away ! Just love your videos.....and Spring will be here soon ! Be Safe
Wow, that tractor was sitting awhile, 😃
peanut is looking really good!!!
Pete it sounds like today you have both meanings of a popular phrase happening!!! "When it rains....it pours!"
Glad to know you have boilers lined up!! Now if all these inflated prices would deflate!!!🙏
Best wishes from Kentucky!! Stay safe!!!
Yes! I LOVE the sound of rain on a metal roof...will go in my barn here in Oregon to just enjoy that sound...relaxing sound :)
Great last comments. The state of the world has made us all think about that again. All the best from NZ.
enjoy the slower pace Pete, thank you.
Absolutely love the thoughts on slowing down and understanding the balance of the slow days with rain amongst the rush of life... you are a blessing to me sharing your thoughts and calm. Thanks Pete and just keep being true to yourself!!!
It's completely different, and yet almost exactly the same... We are half a world away, and in the southern hemisphere. And we just got our first bit of rain since January. Our growing season is about to start, bur for us it's autumn/winter...
Well, have fun in the busy season!
Cheers
Jim
Great content Pete makes me smile when u talk to animals,love the videos👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great Video, Pete. I think your kitty cat was comforted by your voice, You have a smooth calming effect with your words. I did the same thing with my feral cat, now he's my best bud.
I love a rainy day, it is so comforting, but I know there's work to be done!
Have you tried Reich Hatchery?
For turkeys only- Valley of the Moon?
" What do Mayflowers bring?" " Pilgrims!!"
Hey Pete 👋 Really sorry to hear of all you've been through to fix the problems with the chick supply. But equally happy to see that you have secured your supply with other hatcheries. It's amazing to me that customer loyalty doesn't gain you better treatment from your supplier. I'm sure you have been using that same supplier for years and years. The times we live in, I guess. Loyalty is cheap! I hope the layer and turkey supply is not as problematic for you. Still, things could be a lot worse than they are so we're thankful for that. Take care and all the best from the UK 🇬🇧 Paula
Thanks Pete. I always appreciate your videos.
So true about the rainy days. I knew when it rained that Grandpa and I might take a ride into town for something. Or do a project in the garage. I remember the raincoat that was way to big for me when we went to bring the cows in. Love how you bring back memories for me.
I liked the days it rained, like you said, it forced you/me to take it easy. We did indoor projects that were put off during field work. I greased equipment so it was ready when it stopped raining and the fields dried up. There was nothing like being in a metal machine shed and it starts to rain.
Dogs have masters, Cats have staff.
We had a ginger tomcat named Tang after the instant breakfast drink.
He would be home in the morning, and evening to eat. However we discovered the neighbor girls fed him ice cream at noon, and had another name there.
My Mother inlaw would take eggs from here geese, and hatch them in a incubator.
It was labor intensive, but she enjoyed it.
Thanks Pete.
Love rain on a tin roof. It is music.
Hey pete if April showers bring may flowers what do may flowers bring. Give up. Pilgrims !!!!! Lol. Have a good day !!!!!
Pete that's a fine batch of pigs and they look in great shape. I've seen you raise a few litters at this stage and i just love the color combinations you get. The people that sit down to eat this sort of produce have no idea how lucky they are, regarding the quality of produce they are getting. Oh btw grab a pig by the two back legs....Its life's ultimate jackhammer.
Good morning, I adore these videos. It reminds me over my Gram and Leo taking care of the animals. Leo was a Fram mall tractor 🚜
I love Ezra’s story!
Hello Pete think this is a sign of the times. We need more small farms that keep animals outside. These big factory type farms are making weaker and weaker animals and it's all about the all mighty dollar. They push for production and what the dollar brings with no regard for the animals. Have a good day.
Where are your wellies Pete! I use to love rainy days but only when the chores were done and I could just sit on the porch and watch it.
I got the same type of email from another Company. No chicks this year. Thank God for Tractor Supply! Have 10 chicks in my brooder this morning :)
Great video Pete. The box blade is a good investment. I use mine for all sorts of things. Now you need a hydraulic top link. Ezra looks like a pretty chill cat.
Glad to hear you were able to locate some broiler chicks Mr. Pete. a lot of folks don't realize that much of what we are now going through is a result of the pandemic. Ezra reminds me of Grandpa's cats that he had that stayed at the stable and caught mice. They would come to the back door and scratch on the screen and he would give them some dry cat food. Then they would go back to the stable. Livestock looks great!
Excellent video Pete :) also agree 👍 100% on muddy season of April even with 100 + cows and tractor feed them plus in 💩 barn too on rain or winter season months too! I remember those days even walking in too and snow also ice of Winter season months to Pete :) remember one day coming to by pole barn with loader tractor of 1963 McCormick International B414 Loader tractor Desiel motor also had Armstrong Steering I slide down path to near road highway how got stop putting Loader trip bucket open to grip plus brakes pedal to floor boards plus clutch pedal in disengage transmission then get stopped in home farm garden! Then another on the 1978 International 724 B Desiel fuel motor with Allied Loader had Power Steering put Loader bucket forks to grip plus brakes plus clutch in too ! Also was wild rides but we got stop sliding to and Reverse gear back up too get back on track Lol! Yes Pete belts on certain tractor to replace or tighten up was changing is challenge too !
In Corpus Christi Texas, really enjoy your videos and personal insights. Our local burger chain is not able to supply several chicken menu items. It's a very widespread chain called Whataburger. Hope you are able to work this out!
I love that your calm demeanor reminds me of Mr Roger's. Love the channel as well
I love rain on a roof or even a window, anything but having to walk a mile in it yesterday! This new hospital they are building in Utica screwed up the bus routes and makes it so much harder for those of us w/out cars! Oh yeah, and possible snow on Sunday?? Hopefully just a dusting. Both of my cats were feral kittens found at a friend's garage. Sadly, my Charlie passed away on Dec 20th, but his "brother" Lil Bit is doing great!
Thanks Pete 👍😊
👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🙏🏻 Enjoyed! This is the first time I ever saw an expandable broom handle!
Hi Pete, we have a mix of freezing rain and snow here in Tennessee 🤪 crazy weather. Great video. Thanks.
Thanks again Pete,again I’m repeating my comment I just love you channel listening to you talking to the farm animals,working on the tractors 🚜 opps wrong color ha ha now I’m sounding like you !
Thank goodness for rubber boots around a muddy farm yard
Have a great day Pete!!!
Thank you for your wonderful videos I can learn about how much work is involved in anything you do on a farm. I have tremendous respect for your dedication it is a 24 hour 365 day job. Here in Minnesota we now have Avian Flu infection on 21 commercial farms and have now destroyed a million birds. Hope it does not get as bad as 2015 when they destroyed 9 million birds. keep those videos
My dad bough his farm 1955 so I am a farm 80-year-old boy so not to make you feel bad but that is farming but is love that makes keeps you going.
Very much enjoyed your video. Your “little” words of wisdom at the end of the video are certainly germane to to life as it is lived today and the important aspects of life that we seem to have lost.
Yeah, balance and perspective. I really think that’s what we’ve lost along the way these many years. It’s sensible to have a plan B and sometimes a plan C.
Take care and remedy what you know is fixable and wait and see on the other. Perhaps things will shift into the area of fixable. Some times we need to jump start into something different to do with our lives if the current life is not working. People can be afraid to failing but if the current life style for a person is not working out then that in and of itself is a kind of failure. Pete, keep up these great video’s. Glad you got things straightened out with the chicken supply.
Hang in there Pete.
You’re gonna like that box blade.
Glad you found some chicks
Good luck with the broilers. and hope your layers and turkeys come in. If it's not one thing it's another these days...or everything. Chin up and have a great day.
Have a great day Pete, I sure wish we could get some of that rain here in TX.
Hopefully the two hatcheries will come through. Nothing like the sound of rain on a tin roof. Love it. So relaxing. Keep up the good work.
Love the way you turn around the downers. Keep it up mate
Nice talk Pete, thank you for sharing.
Howdy Piggers, love it!
This was a good balance between Day-In-The-Life and Teaching. Good job
I just love your videos Pete. I find them so relaxing to watch after work. Plus I learn so much and can apply some of your methods to my own farm. I just got two Berkshire pigs today.
Good bit of advice at the end there. It's sometimes hard to take time off. I need more rainy days😁
Hello Pete and Hillary. Remember what miss chick little said. And it's gaining speed as it falls. You might just have to breed the chickens yourself. I know that it's a pain, but, what does next season bring ? Self-reliance is probably the best way to go. Thank you for your videos. 🇺🇸
I love the sound of rain on the tin roof of my semi. I also have a tin roof on my house. Soothing. When you call a cat, they will take a message and get back to you, maybe. Out of the five house cats I have here, only one was born here. The rest were feral. Two of them were found in a box on the side of the road as little kittens, one of them has passed. The other two Toms were found in a garage as kittens. One of the two recent Toms has been 'fixed', the other one has all of his parts for right now. Try to catch them and hold them, be prepared to give blood.
Hang in there man. The afternoons where its ok to sit and do nothing will be back real soon.
Keep fighting the good fight. You’ll get through it.
Regardless of the weather...your insights and willingness to share makes every day a sunny one... Thank you!