Dairy Cow and Alaska Snow Storm: Cleaning Up and Caring for our Homestead during Winter

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  • Опубліковано 14 гру 2023
  • In this exciting episode, join us on our Alaskan homestead as we face the challenges of a snowstorm and caring for our dairy cow during winter. Watch as we tackle the aftermath of the storm, clearing pathways and ensuring the safety of our animals. We'll also share our tips and tricks for keeping our dairy cow comfortable and well-fed in the midst of freezing temperatures. Don't miss this thrilling adventure in the heart of Alaska's winter wonderland! Subscribe now for more homesteading content and stay tuned for our upcoming videos.
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  • @JooUpdate
    @JooUpdate 7 місяців тому +1

    good morning from bali my dear friend, thank for taking us with this beautiful video

  • @KAStodgell
    @KAStodgell 2 місяці тому

    I love your family dinners and I am so glad you do them. I am glad you work on this meal together . You need a new pan.

  • @michelleellis8201
    @michelleellis8201 7 місяців тому +1

    Perfect fit for the tractor in the coral!

  • @toniatalley1977
    @toniatalley1977 7 місяців тому +5

    I really love your channel!!!! Y'all work so hard and are so blessed. Keep up this amazing content please!!!

  • @debralawler-nt9si
    @debralawler-nt9si 7 місяців тому +2

    She a pretty cow and very playful so sweet

  • @kathyknowles1445
    @kathyknowles1445 7 місяців тому +1

    Enjoying your channel, I love breakfast anytime!❤️ looks great!

  • @tnaatkinson
    @tnaatkinson 7 місяців тому +2

    Love you have added sunrise and sunset with the temperatures ❤

  • @user-kf9fv1qj9u
    @user-kf9fv1qj9u 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video Aaron and Jessica

  • @williamthacker2357
    @williamthacker2357 7 місяців тому

    This is a real family, thank you

  • @lindahays8444
    @lindahays8444 7 місяців тому +1

    Looks yummy. I love breakfast for dinner.

  • @elizabethblanch5871
    @elizabethblanch5871 7 місяців тому +1

    Amen god bless you all

  • @lig8817
    @lig8817 7 місяців тому +2

    Yay love your videos ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ZXX984
    @ZXX984 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! Have a blessed and safe week.

  • @user-kf9fv1qj9u
    @user-kf9fv1qj9u 5 місяців тому +1

    Great cleaning the pen

  • @yvettegerry9862
    @yvettegerry9862 7 місяців тому +1

    I love breakfast for dinner 🍽️ !

  • @brendaweathers6377
    @brendaweathers6377 7 місяців тому +1

    love the farm life you have, that cow gonna be spoiled rotten! wished i lived in ALASKA! "MERRY CHRISTMAS" And HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE FAMILY!

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      I love it so much she is so sweet. Such a happy cow. Merry Christmas to you

  • @goatstead814
    @goatstead814 7 місяців тому +1

    Now that you have livestock it’s time to get a grapple for the John Deere. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to the next episode

  • @judyshoemaker9681
    @judyshoemaker9681 7 місяців тому +2

    Peaches is so cute, I bet she enjoyed the new hay. Sure was a lot of snow to move but Aaron did a good job. Big family dinner.

  • @annahoover5296
    @annahoover5296 7 місяців тому +2

    Girl I am so sorry started commenting and got side tracked by kids,loved the video,love seeing peaches and Rob ur to,.You and Arron did great work,peaches was so happy.❤❤❤ Love the snow.

  • @alinelson2
    @alinelson2 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi sweet one! It looks like a lot of snow there! Your cow is so darling...don't you just want to cuddle her...lol! You all worked so hard and i bet you were all very hungry. That dinner was awesome! I LOVE having breakfast for dinner. Is that young man Kodie's new boyfriend or just a friend...inquiring minds want to know...LOL!!! Big hugs and many blessings!

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      lol it was so much and it just keeps dumping snow. Lots more clean up. They are friends. Hunting buddies right now. It might grow into something. Truly it’s to early to know.

  • @sallyoverton5341
    @sallyoverton5341 7 місяців тому +2

    Loved to watch y’all cooking together in the kitchen, awesome video.

  • @user-hx4hc4wf9j
    @user-hx4hc4wf9j 7 місяців тому +1

    What a huge amt of food. WOW

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      Everyone had burritos for the week ran out on Wednesday. We love leftover.

  • @lauragroux4444
    @lauragroux4444 7 місяців тому +1

    My word, the snow! We are as green as spring here ☹️.
    Princess Peaches is all set for a clean, comfortable home away from the storm. Such a cutie.
    Your dinner looked amazing after your hard day of outside work. You are both due for a good sleep.
    Until our next visit….be blessed.
    ❤Momma G

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому +1

      She is so precious! I adore her so much just the biggest blessing. That sweet girl.

  • @riddle8062
    @riddle8062 7 місяців тому +1

    I am sure that Peaches really appreciates the cleanout of her area. She is so precious! I love breakfast for dinner also. I really like Wyatt's choices for breakfast! It is great to work together to fix family meals. God bless you all!!

  • @user-kf9fv1qj9u
    @user-kf9fv1qj9u 5 місяців тому +1

    Meal looks delicious enjoy

  • @WillowsGarden
    @WillowsGarden 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi Jessica, Aaron and sweet family! Good thing Aaron likes to clear snow. Peaches is so adorable, she reminds me of Bessie I raised.
    My husband said I had her spoiled, lol. She followed me around like a dog would follow you.
    Breakfast for dinner was always a favorite around here, so good.
    When I used to make our breakfast sausage, I could season it the way we liked. Nothing tastes as good as fresh sausage.
    I always made a sheet pan of homemade biscuits and fried tenderloin on hog killing day for everyone, it was a tradition.
    Beautiful prayer Aaron. I hope everyone has a blessed weekend!

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you my friend. I truly appreciate all of it. We do truly love the snow. It makes the chores fun and a little less stressful

  • @bettyrickert7272
    @bettyrickert7272 7 місяців тому +1

    I love Peaches ❤️what a great job you did with her barn and food. Granny B 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

  • @sw9495
    @sw9495 7 місяців тому +1

    We always look forward to your wonderful family videos . Have a blessed family weekend !

  • @carolwhisenhunt7504
    @carolwhisenhunt7504 6 місяців тому

    Great video. I love seeing projects on the home stead.

  • @charlenegrady8781
    @charlenegrady8781 7 місяців тому +1

    Got one happy cow there. Peaches is one lucky cow to have family that loves her. I love watching you all with the snow we don’t get much snow here on Cape Cod. I wouldn’t mind a little around this time of year. I love breakfast for dinner. Yum. Enjoy. Take care my friend👍🥰🇺🇸

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      It’s hammer us pretty hard with snow right now. But it gets so cold it stops. Not sure what I prefer snow and warm temps or cold and no snow.

  • @kathiekesterson9635
    @kathiekesterson9635 7 місяців тому +1

    Your family is growing! So fun to see!

  • @marilynfraser4925
    @marilynfraser4925 7 місяців тому +1

    Always love your videos. Aaron and you both are very hard workers. Peaches is adorable! Breakfast for dinner is always a good idea!

  • @tracyparks5630
    @tracyparks5630 7 місяців тому +1

    You make the best videos! Love watching!

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      Thank you we changed and have shortened them to try and capture the best footage we can.

  • @user-kf9fv1qj9u
    @user-kf9fv1qj9u 5 місяців тому +1

    Buns look delicious

  • @gloriadavidson8599
    @gloriadavidson8599 7 місяців тому +1

    Just a lovely video all round ❤️❤️ Favourite part for me always is when all the family is around the table 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Love from the UK x

  • @traceywakefield3883
    @traceywakefield3883 7 місяців тому

    OMG the puppy is gorgeous but my favourite has to be Roberto.

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      I couldn’t agree more but don’t tell Blu! I won’t tell if you don’t! lol

  • @KimClark61
    @KimClark61 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful family!

  • @monahardy978
    @monahardy978 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video

  • @lismos100
    @lismos100 7 місяців тому +1

    I love your family time! For as it’s not so easy to see our family every Sunday, I’m from Switzerland 🇨🇭 and one of our sons lives in Canada.🇨🇦 But I’m looking forward to seeing them in next Summer. I wish you merry Christmas and happy new year. Greetings from Liselotte. P.S I hope I that I haven’t made too many mistakes, I’m still learning English!

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      You are doing great with the English. If you had not told me I wouldn’t have noticed. Thank you for the support

  • @annaking9213
    @annaking9213 7 місяців тому

    Loved watching the video.

  • @sarahschlosser1203
    @sarahschlosser1203 7 місяців тому +1

    Peaches is so cute. Are you going to grow out a pig in the summer? They grow out quickly and are so tasty when you raise them yourself.

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      Yes well that’s the plan anyway! I paid a deposit this year and never got them.

  • @gillgallon9631
    @gillgallon9631 6 місяців тому

    great video ,and a very busy day too, good choice for food Just because its called Breakfast doesnt mean it Has to be at Breakfast time,. I think Aaron needs a larger tractor for next christmas, lol Thank you for sharing ,I have had 2 weeks in the Canary islands in the Sun-heat ,with no internet service and its the first chance to view your video`s, Merry christmas and a Happy new year

  • @barbaramarion4363
    @barbaramarion4363 7 місяців тому

    Love your new into❤ Teal letters are very pretty. Merry Christmas 🎅🎄🤶

  • @aura-leekistner1810
    @aura-leekistner1810 7 місяців тому +2

    I miss the snow!! Here in Oregon, we rarely get snow😢 Love your videos, love your openness, and beautiful honesty❤❤ Merry Christmas my dear friends, may you feel the love from all your friends near and far❤

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much very appreciated! God bless and Merry Christmas

    • @medicvaldez
      @medicvaldez 7 місяців тому

      I'm in OR, Tillamook...this will be the 1st year we don't get snow on the coast!! It's always so fun!

  • @robertas3578
    @robertas3578 7 місяців тому +1

    Hope to see more ❤ I look forward to watching

  • @welcometosandrasworld
    @welcometosandrasworld 7 місяців тому +1

    ❤️ Love your videos.

  • @Ravens321
    @Ravens321 7 місяців тому

    Hi from Niagara falls Ontario canada. GO BILLS

  • @GrannyB4
    @GrannyB4 7 місяців тому +1

    Hello I am new to the channel and I love it. Son beautiful. I love Alaska. A lot of work and you all did a great job. Did the boys leave enough sausage gravy for everyone. Be blessed

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel/family lol we had lots of extras but they were gone by Wednesday

  • @wendyhack8644
    @wendyhack8644 7 місяців тому +1

    Dear Alaska, please send some snow to Utah 😊

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      Gladly! Got hammered again all week and another 5-8 inches today coming

  • @NicolasDudic-ph4kd
    @NicolasDudic-ph4kd 7 місяців тому

    What a beautiful vidéo ! Have a wonderful Christmas 🥂 🍾 🎄 ✨️ 🎁 ☃️ 🎅 Pozz svima ot sefer I marija. Francija

  • @ondaspot
    @ondaspot 5 місяців тому

    Sounds like there is a Chief fan in the house? Good luck in Super Bowl 58.... 9er fan here.... lets Go 9ers lol

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  5 місяців тому +1

      No they are all things football fans but we are all going 9ers!!! This year, but we are actually broncos if we had to choose

  • @robertas3578
    @robertas3578 7 місяців тому +1

    You should do a live stream

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      We are trying to get set up in the coming year them. It’s an investment into a computer so we can follow and talk to teach other.

  • @elaineparker6986
    @elaineparker6986 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi Jessica, brrr... looks cold! Is Wyatt's back ok,he was holding himself slightly off? I can imagine he may be in pain, maybe!
    Thanks for sharing today.

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому +1

      He is actually quite well. He just has never had great posture! He just won his first match at state wresting its mind blowing and super emotional. If I was a betting woman I would not have said I would be sitting here right now

  • @tinekegoedvolkvleggeert9345
    @tinekegoedvolkvleggeert9345 7 місяців тому

    Greetings from the nederlands , jan and tineke from waddinxveen .

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 7 місяців тому +1

    birthing hips lol we used to tell our cows oooohhh girls look at them birthin hips

  • @vickidejesus5741
    @vickidejesus5741 7 місяців тому +1

    Love your lifestyle but hate snow

  • @yvettegerry9862
    @yvettegerry9862 7 місяців тому

    Hello Friend !

  • @homesteadmccoy
    @homesteadmccoy 7 місяців тому +1

    Hey could y'all please put that gravy recipe in the description? I got the meat (pork?) dried peppers, flour.... and the next time you show the gravy pan some sort of liquid has been added to it. Anything else?
    I didn't grow up eating biscuits and gravy. We always had them with butter and jam. I've only had it a couple of times in my life and I don't think it was well made. Watching y'all cook and plate up made me want to try making it.

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      Yeah let me work on drawing that up. But yes. Brown sausage and add enough flower to absorb the flour. Slowly add milk. (4tbs. Flour to 2c milk) and you just season it how you like. Tradition is salt and black pepper.

  • @roderickdunn3464
    @roderickdunn3464 6 місяців тому

    I am surprised to see you cleaning out the stall. the Europeans use a deep litter system, where the decomposition of the straw and waste provides heat for the animals. Good ventilation is required. The system does keep the animals warm

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  6 місяців тому

      We do deep bedding for the chickens. However not for the cow. Clean dry hay for her.

  • @debbieorazi2518
    @debbieorazi2518 7 місяців тому +3

    Just a random question - do you all have any long range plans to build a shelter for the homestead vehicles/equipment?

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому +1

      Yeah great question we were supposed to build a shop this past summer it rained so much and the ground we cleared kept settling. Needless to say had to fix the ground. But the area in this video we swap the forks on the tractor and a small boat sits will be a shop.

  • @AlaskaMyHeart
    @AlaskaMyHeart 7 місяців тому

    Don’t mind me while I just slide my way into your kitchen and sit myself at the table for dinner! #sneakyLittlemouse! 😋

  • @MyAlaska12
    @MyAlaska12 6 місяців тому

    watching this video makes me want a to get a breeding pair of highland cows. thanks for sharing

  • @tinafry6769
    @tinafry6769 7 місяців тому +1

    Peaches needs a friend. Like a mini goat. Did u get the 8 inches? I gotta get my snow fix from you in Southern Illinois it’s 58 and sunny

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому +1

      We did get it! And now another 5-8 today and it’s snowing not sure how much we will end up with

    • @tinafry6769
      @tinafry6769 7 місяців тому

      I’m jealous

  • @medicvaldez
    @medicvaldez 7 місяців тому +1

    question..why a tractor instead of a snow blower? I'd love to live there!!!!

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      Oh man I used the snow blower at our cabin yesterday. 4 hours and got only access to the cabin and house. We need to move lots and big. It’s just so much. Used a plow truck the first year. But with hydraulics on the tractor you can lift the snow up and over not so much pushing around. You could use a bobcat if you didn’t want a tractor. We could only afford one or the other so the tractor per our lifestyle was our best choice. Have a blessed weekend

  • @annahoover5296
    @annahoover5296 7 місяців тому

    Jessica

  • @brendaduignan5961
    @brendaduignan5961 7 місяців тому

    The Watsons, from Home Free Alaska live outside Wasilla, do you know them?

  • @tesshomestead8019
    @tesshomestead8019 7 місяців тому

    Wow why so fast lol .

  • @simonemoreno4324
    @simonemoreno4324 7 місяців тому +1

    How do you keep your animals warm when you’re in the minuses

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      They put on winter coats. We keep them warm by keeping the wind and snow off them and lots of dry Bedding. As long as they can get snuggled in and stay dry animals amazing

  • @alk3078
    @alk3078 7 місяців тому

    We'd go broke feeding our cattle without a hay feeder

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      Still waiting on it to get shipped here. The only one we found originally was $1,500 so hoping we get one before we feed the new bail. Needless to say we are 1,000% on the same page

  • @jenniferr2057
    @jenniferr2057 7 місяців тому

    In which video did you get your cow? Falling behind in busy time of year!

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      Here you go hope all is well. ua-cam.com/video/UFDe4Y9JF2M/v-deo.htmlsi=Bmul4wT-MvUMsY55

  • @kelliepineda9822
    @kelliepineda9822 7 місяців тому

    is that other black just hanging around or is he now ur new dog too? lol

    • @modernhomesteadalaska
      @modernhomesteadalaska  7 місяців тому

      She belongs to our neighbor. She is Roberto’s best friend. And loves to play. She heads home when we put our dogs inside.

  • @simonemoreno4324
    @simonemoreno4324 7 місяців тому

    Do you go hunting a lot what is moose burgers taste like when you go hunting to use a lot of moose burgers

  • @Diligent-dp7gi
    @Diligent-dp7gi 6 місяців тому

    # DID NOT PRAY & GIVE GOD THANKS FOR THE FOOD HE BLESSED YOU WITH.