I literally was bawling during the time of saying goodbye to Maddie. But total respect to you. We have dairy sensitivities here. We cannot eat due to many reasons. And you have to change and go with the flow of where your family needs lie and where the Lord leads. You. Bless you and your family.
Shots from birth to grave. I think it was Alex Jones that exposed that the evil doers were creating something that made allergies to protein. This was 15 yrs ago. I guess it is coming true.
Man, this made me cry. Maddie and her wee baby have been such a part of the story. watching her load into the trailer was 💔. I hope her new home loves her and cares for her as much
@@morethanfarmers Don't feel so bad about it. Only about 40% of people worldwide do actually have the gene the allows them to digest lactose into adulthood. And thanks to modern medicine, we basically stopped natural evolution, so we'll never have a fully non-lactose intolerant population. Sadness or not, that was the best decision for everybody involved...
It was a tough decision to make. What I took away from this video is how devoted you all are to each other, and seeing what you are willing to give up (even when your heart is breaking a little) just so you all can thrive in good health. It is good she is not far away so you can visit her, and also good you can still receive fresh milk. I look forward to watching this next chapter in your homesteading journey. ❤
I cried a little for Maddy too. Its always hard when a beloved animal has to go. And yes its like a death and there will be some grieving. Take care beautiful family. Blessings
Growing up I hand milked a cow every day. It was like therapy for me. Sweet Pea listened to all of my worries...fears...my singing. Definitely brought on tears.
When my son started to show interest in helping when he was 3 we decided our dairy cow was just a bit to wild for him to he around (although I loved her!!) I sold our cow to a wonderful couple a few hours away who send me updates any chance they can. We now own an ADGA registered herd of nubian dairy goats and my son is in heaven! I get just over a gallon of milk a day now and that's more than enough for us. You will find what works best for your family over time.
I am so glad I found your channel been watching videos all day, and half of the morning. I have a sleeping disorder and it takes me a very long time to fall asleep sleep at night and sometimes I don’t go to sleep. But I have so enjoyed watching you and your family work your farm, I watch this video with tears in my eyes seeing just how much you all are attached to your animals and it just shows the care you take in raising them and giving them the best life there is. I I m planting my fall garden, and I had winter greens in my garden in January. They were so wonderfully delicious.
Late to the video, but I love the maturity and perspective shown. We discovered my oldest son has a very severe dairy intolerance (MPIES) at just a couple months old. He can’t have even a tiny amount in any capacity. There was a chance that he would grow out of it, but he failed his last “test”, so the chances are extremely slim now. He also has celiac disease which we discovered at 3 1/2. We only cook meals that everyone in the family can eat, so we eat very much dairy and gluten free. I struggled for a while with the disappointment and loss of use of butter, but it is what it is. Bless your family’s journey.
I watch these videos while I am at work, and now I'm sitting at my desk crying. I'm going to miss seeing Maddie, but so thankful you were able to find a good trustworthy person to take her.
My babies had a issues with milk and soy. I did my investigation and found that goat milk is a lot better for your body. We have not looked back since and it's been 21 years now.
I want to say that I am 65 and ASHAMED that I had zero idea the amount of emotions cows and donkeys have!! Literally there are some terrible things about SM BUT it has taught me so much about animals!!! Thank you for posting ❤️
OMgosh that is so sad, necessary but I even felt super sad and it's not my cow, never milked her, so strange how invested you get for other people. I'm excited for your new adventure and sending loads of love and hugs through the transition x
Oh, I'm so sorry about Maddie. Isn't the crazy, but I enjoyed watching you work with her. I am interested to see how the sheep work out. Y'all are my favorite homesteading family to watch. God bless you and your beautiful family.
I was wondering about this. It’s very discouraging to see all these homesteaders with so many allergies etc.(not just this family, a lot of UA-cam homesteaders!)It makes you wonder if it’s all worth it in the end. I thought eating healthy was supposed to fix all this😭
I can’t imagine how hard it was to let sweet Maddie go. Sounds like her new home will be safe and wonderful for her. Hugs to you on a tough decision and hoping the future sheep bring you as much joy and milk that everyone in your family can enjoy. ❤❤❤
Seeing Maddie get on the trailer brought tears to my eyes. She is the reason I found your channel (when I was searching how to draw blood to pregnancy check my own milk cow) and ended up loving it and have been following you since. No worries, I'm still following along and am excited to see where your dairy journey goes.
Hi Michelle I can certainly relate to you on your dairy allergies. I have been dairy free since 2017 due to my own health issues I had. I can say my body is healthy and I no longer have stomach problems. It sounds like God's plan is working for Codi to still get the dairy he loves from Maddie 😊. I love the cold frame that Codi built. Happy gardening 😊 Donna in Sarasota Florida zone 10a
Happened upon this vid while scrolling through vids tonight. When I read the title. I figured that is was about your cow going to a different home. I have seen or read where so many Homesteaders go head strong for a period of time then things change. IMO the family cow is the heart of the homestead. I am celebrating my 50th year dealing with little and standard Jersey cows. They are a way of life. You have to base so much of your life around the cows. I have lived that. I also know that is is hard to see them leave the farm. Happy to know that you can still get some milk from her.. I hope she works out at her new home. I wish you and your family the best. T
I'm so sorry to hear youre parting ways with Maddie on the homestead. Its clear she is deeply loved and appreciated! But im stoked youll still get to receive her milk for things like butter and Cody's chocolate milk! 😁
Giving up the things that makes us sick is hard. I have 15 known food allergies and they make me sick and it’s usually half of my garden! 😅 I plant and grow them now not for me but for family and friends. I also have to wear gloves that go up my arms when I pick tomatoes or I break out. I hope that everyone adjusts well with the change! It’s hard breaking giving up the things you love or even something you love to change for your body to feel healthy. I’ll have you in my prayers ❤️🙏🏻
Family fun is necessary. But I don't know how you can fit it in very often. So much to do, so little time to get it done. I look forward to learning about sheep and their milk.
When I was growing up my father and mother took us for a ride in a rural area where they raised cows and get fresh milk but when my father lost his car and job we weren’t able to go there to get fresh cows milk, I missed it and I can relate to this. Take care and I think sheep milk or goats are good as well. I’m lactose but when I add milk to anything it’s totally different, I don’t know my stomach is feeling different when I drink milk straight. Take care 🙏🏻❤️😊👩🌾
I a guy in Australia who grows his cucumbers and squash on an arched trellis. It works really well for him, been following him since about 2016. His garden is all birdies raised beds, some 12 years old. Love your channel.
Oh guys, I'm sitting here crying, it definitely wasn't an easy decision for you. Hopefully Maddie has it just as well with the new owners, it's really sad. Good thing you can still have her milk, a great solution for everyone. Thank you Maddie for your participation in the creation of these videos. I will miss you. Michelle, as M.D. I can only support your findings. Every person is individual and you can only heal if you first completely avoid dairy products. Sometimes things get better, but in order to heal, renunciation is necessary.
I cried when you shared about selling Maddie. I felt your pain and completely understood why you had to, my tears were for you. But look forward to your new adventure with sheep when they come!
I fully relate to this. When I had to take a step back and realize I just couldn’t justify breeding hogs anymore as there were other avenues to venture to that just made sense. I was heart broken. I loved drinking my coffee with the sows in the mornings. Or as I liked to call them “my ladies “. Keeping a close eye on piglets and the new Mamas. It was a big part of our business on our organic farm. The day I loaded the last sow, I was mess. To be honest the farm felt foreign the next day. Somehow silent even with the cattle and chickens. That was almost a decade ago. I still drink my coffee in the pasture that was theirs. This fall I plan to raise a few hogs for us. I’m excited ❤🎉 Just keep this in your heart. That won’t be your last cow. Someday you’ll get to do this again. The reasons will be different, but man your heart will be full!
Definite lump in my throat. Feeling for all of you. 🥺 What I love is that you said you were prayerful!! I love so much that you allowed God to lead you and that you shared that with everyone!! ❤. Following His will for our lives is beautiful!!! It is hard and beautiful!! ❤ I drink raw cow milk, but I had to remove dairy from my diet for a while. I also have been thinking about sheep’s milk!! I follow Whoopsy Daisy Farm. And I have found a farm in PA that will ship raw sheep milk to you. Have had it sitting in my cart waiting for me to hit purchase for a couple of weeks!! Excited for your new chapter!!
Thank You for sharing your farm life with us. You have memories of the walks to the barn to milk Madddie and I loved those times, seemed so nostalgic! Happy to hear she went to a good home and that you get to purchase her milk, wonderful news!💛💚🧡
Very glad Maddie has a good home you trust! I used to think about homesteading but we have several food allergies in our family and no one else seemed to have these issues.
That video made me cry 😢 Poor Maddie and poor you guys. I felt relieved when you said there are things you grow that your kids don't eat, I'm having this problem too and it's incredibly frustrating. 😅
Sorry Ms. Maddie had to go. Glad she is still close, and you will continue to get milk. I am excited to see your journey with the sheep as my husband and I have talked about doing this too. Thank you for being so open about real farm life. I have learnt so much from watching you guys.
Thank you so much for sharing your passion and sentiments for Maddie 🐄🧡. I appreciate your honesty & you both are such a good team making these tough decisions to better serve your family 🥲. I am excited for your next dairy chapter!
Nice arm Codi! Also, glad you share your ups and downs with us. Cows are my favorite too. She is beautiful. Glad she is just down the road. Sheep milking will be an adventure I am sure. Great job on river day with kids!!
Thank you! At 61, I found out that I had developed an allergy to processed cheese, then on to the salts used in the processes. Candies, baked goods, canned drinks and such. So, I cook most of the foods I eat, haven't had a store bought pizza in 4 years. Blessings through these allergies.
I’m an urban homesteader and I just want to say that I love your channel. You guys are so authentic and genuine to what homesteading is.. it’s more than the physical things…it’s all the feels. I feel so blessed to have this content to take to heart. Thank you guys for what you bring to the community ….🙏😊💗
It takes strength of character to let something you love go to embrace what’s next. SO many incredible benefits to sheep milk - even more than goat. I highly recommend watching the Shepherdess - she has so many resources and videos about raising sheep. Her website also has all her tried and true products and books. I’m in the process of moving and def want a small number of sheep for milk.
Bittersweet for sure. So glad she can still be close by. We have also heard great things about sheep and their milk! Haven’t bit the bullet yet, would love to see more content about it. We also planted carrots last week. 🤓
Change is never easy. I'm so sorry to hear your sweet girl has moved on. I literally cried with you for this decision. Thank you for sharing your homesteading journey. I've learned so much from you!
Cody, I TOTALLY understand what it means to have your identity wrapped around your milk cow. I feel that way too. When my first cow died, I had a true identity crisis. I'm sure nobody understood...you are the first person I've ever heard who gets it. I hope you enjoy sheep just as much.
😢😢😢 I am so sorry you have to have your milk cow move on. I am having to decide which of my cows have to go the butcher, and my milk cow is getting older so it may be time to move on to one of her calves. 😢😢 So I feel you pain. But…how awesome of God to provide for your family in this way! Amen God!! 🙏🙏
I planted carrots a week ago. It's the first time I am fall planting.... I did not use boards or anything to cover. I think Im going to wish I had. Live and learn! Were aphids bad for you all this year? They wiped my tomatoes out, and I tried everything! Daily. You produce harvest is my goal! I have had a terrible time with cucumbers and squashes. My brassicas did well, but not as rounded and gorgeous as yours.
Jimmeny-Cricket, I love your crops now and new plantings of carrots. I need to grow Jimmy Nardello peppers next year as you described them as paradise to behold. Your family vacations always look fun and relaxing in nature. Mattie is a sweetie !!!!! Awwww I hope she goes to a great home-stead. ( and does not get slaughtered like in other home-stead videos) . Yay for sheep !! Awesome that she will be close by and owned by an awesome homesteader !!! She is a beauty and your love and care for her shines through. You made the right decision and I am sooo happy that that beautiful gal will go to a trusted friend. Brave and strong much you are !!! Baaaaaaaaaaa
I’m sorry to hear about Maddie! But I’m exited you’re trying out sheep! I raise fiber sheep and can give you fencing tips if needed. We also have an Anatolian shepherd as a livestock guardian dog, which I highly recommend!
As always, excellent, informative video. And yes, I’m with the other tender hearted viewers that shed tears over Maddy leaving the homestead. But, I understand your decision making and respect it.
😢💔 I understand! I teared up at certain spots. And that’s what growing through life is… assessing, tweaking, making hard decisions and coming to terms with truth. The transition is hard. Sounds like you have a wise doctor… good for you! 🙌🏼 But I am so glad to hear about the possibility of sheep 🐑 (they are so cute 🥰) ❤️🩹. AND how wonderful to still have Maddy’s milk!! Definitely rework your infrastructure for sheep. The less fencing and housing emergencies you have to deal with the better it will be while learning and living with the sheep. May God bless the work of your hands and the fruit of your various fields 🙌🏼 🙏🏼
Im sorry that you dont have Matty anymore but you have to do what you have to do. Ans a little trip to visit her sometimes is great for all of you. Ill be watching for more cooking videos too. Thanks from Central Oklahoma
We love Chomps! Your peppers are so big and beautiful. Sorry about your sweet Maddie. God's hand is in everything. I really appreciate your videos. I learn so much from y'all.
Omg the sadness is real. What a huge and heart wrenching decision even though it was the rt one for your family. I cried too. I wanted to share Jessica Sower from Roots and Refuge farm (UA-cam Homesteader) because she recently go goats…I know you said sheep, but she has a lot of experience and I’m sure contacts that may help in your research. She also cannot drink cows milk and she loves milking her goats and goats cream in her coffee. Check her out. Also, thank you for the time both of you take to explain, show, share, and edit beautifully with dots of funny. I look forward to your videos.
Dairy allergies stink! I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. I’m glad you found a nice home for Maddie. She’s a sweetheart! ❤ and yes I’m another one sitting here crying. 😭
I didn’t think I would cry but I was wrong. Bye bye Maddie. I pray her new owner loves on her as much as you guys did. Great life for a cow. ❤ food intolerance & allergies are scary and can get worse at any time. So I’m glad you are taking this seriously for your families well being.
my heart hurts for you, I learned milking basics watching you milk Maddie. I pray you get through this time of adjustment quickly. What a blessing to be able to still enjoy her milk. Peace and love.
I can fully understand the pain of getting rid of a beloved animal. I hear what you are saying about dairy allergies and have people I know who struggle with digestive issues as well. I am going to ask you to look into A2A2 certified milk. I have done my research and have talked to people who it has really helped. Something to research and talk with a nutritionist. Best of luck.
Tears! I know it was a difficult decision for you all. We have a dairy cow and I can't imagine not having our Cece girl! My biggest worry would be finding someone who would take care of her as well as we do. It sounds like you found that. And what a blessing to still receive her milk! Good bye, Maddie!
Aww, I'm sorry to see Maddie go. My first thought was what about Kodi's chocolate milk fix, but when i heard you can get milk from her without having to do all the work and she went to someone who will take great care of her, it all worked out. No sense having a cow if most of you can't have dairy. Sheep are lots of fun.
Like so many others, I shed tears while watching this video. Your love for Maddie was on full display. ❤
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I literally was bawling during the time of saying goodbye to Maddie. But total respect to you. We have dairy sensitivities here. We cannot eat due to many reasons. And you have to change and go with the flow of where your family needs lie and where the Lord leads. You. Bless you and your family.
Yes! Thank you! ❤️
Ugh I haven't seen this part yet but I'm already crying ❤❤❤
...OK, I feel way better about this after hearing Michelle talk about her 😊❤❤❤ I'm happy the family is all good ✌🏽
Shots from birth to grave. I think it was Alex Jones that exposed that the evil doers were creating something that made allergies to protein. This was 15 yrs ago. I guess it is coming true.
Me too : (
My heart hurts for you and I am so so so glad she went to a good home and not in your freezer! Thank you for that!! ❤💔
Yeah, I was initially worried about that.
Man, this made me cry. Maddie and her wee baby have been such a part of the story. watching her load into the trailer was 💔. I hope her new home loves her and cares for her as much
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It's very bittersweet, I can see how much you love her but I'm glad you were able to find her a good home with someone you trust ❤
Such a hard decision, I can’t imagine but seems like the stars have aligned and she’s going to a good home!
Yes she is!❤️
@@morethanfarmers Don't feel so bad about it. Only about 40% of people worldwide do actually have the gene the allows them to digest lactose into adulthood. And thanks to modern medicine, we basically stopped natural evolution, so we'll never have a fully non-lactose intolerant population.
Sadness or not, that was the best decision for everybody involved...
It was a tough decision to make. What I took away from this video is how devoted you all are to each other, and seeing what you are willing to give up (even when your heart is breaking a little) just so you all can thrive in good health. It is good she is not far away so you can visit her, and also good you can still receive fresh milk. I look forward to watching this next chapter in your homesteading journey. ❤
Maddie! Such a hard decision for you but I’m so happy to hear she’ll only be 10 miles away ❤
I cried a little for Maddy too. Its always hard when a beloved animal has to go.
And yes its like a death and there will be some grieving. Take care beautiful family. Blessings
Thank you.❤️❤️
Growing up I hand milked a cow every day. It was like therapy for me. Sweet Pea listened to all of my worries...fears...my singing. Definitely brought on tears.
So special, love that!❤️
When my son started to show interest in helping when he was 3 we decided our dairy cow was just a bit to wild for him to he around (although I loved her!!) I sold our cow to a wonderful couple a few hours away who send me updates any chance they can. We now own an ADGA registered herd of nubian dairy goats and my son is in heaven! I get just over a gallon of milk a day now and that's more than enough for us. You will find what works best for your family over time.
That’s awesome!😊
Made me so happy to hear that you'll still be getting Maddie's milk! I love how God worked that out for you!
I am so glad I found your channel been watching videos all day, and half of the morning. I have a sleeping disorder and it takes me a very long time to fall asleep sleep at night and sometimes I don’t go to sleep. But I have so enjoyed watching you and your family work your farm, I watch this video with tears in my eyes seeing just how much you all are attached to your animals and it just shows the care you take in raising them and giving them the best life there is. I I m planting my fall garden, and I had winter greens in my garden in January. They were so wonderfully delicious.
Welcome here! Glad you have been enjoying the videos!😊
Late to the video, but I love the maturity and perspective shown. We discovered my oldest son has a very severe dairy intolerance (MPIES) at just a couple months old. He can’t have even a tiny amount in any capacity. There was a chance that he would grow out of it, but he failed his last “test”, so the chances are extremely slim now. He also has celiac disease which we discovered at 3 1/2. We only cook meals that everyone in the family can eat, so we eat very much dairy and gluten free. I struggled for a while with the disappointment and loss of use of butter, but it is what it is. Bless your family’s journey.
That’s tough!😔 What a big adjustment you had to go through! Blessings to you as well!
I was afraid to watch this but I am so glad Maddie is close by and you will still have access to her milk.
I watch these videos while I am at work, and now I'm sitting at my desk crying. I'm going to miss seeing Maddie, but so thankful you were able to find a good trustworthy person to take her.
Sandi Brock is one of my favorite sheep UA-camrs!
Thank you for sharing the hard stuff as well as the good.
Good bye Maddy. I actually cried.
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My babies had a issues with milk and soy. I did my investigation and found that goat milk is a lot better for your body. We have not looked back since and it's been 21 years now.
I want to say that I am 65 and ASHAMED that I had zero idea the amount of emotions cows and donkeys have!! Literally there are some terrible things about SM BUT it has taught me so much about animals!!! Thank you for posting ❤️
Nice arm on the throw to the chicken pen. Glad no chickens were harmed.🙂
OMgosh that is so sad, necessary but I even felt super sad and it's not my cow, never milked her, so strange how invested you get for other people. I'm excited for your new adventure and sending loads of love and hugs through the transition x
Thank you! Appreciate your support.😊
Oh, I'm so sorry about Maddie. Isn't the crazy, but I enjoyed watching you work with her. I am interested to see how the sheep work out. Y'all are my favorite homesteading family to watch. God bless you and your beautiful family.
Thank you so much!☺️
Wow. So sad. Poor Maddie. I am sure a lot of the milk allergies is not truly milk allergies. It just seems to be very popularly dx now days.
I was wondering about this. It’s very discouraging to see all these homesteaders with so many allergies etc.(not just this family, a lot of UA-cam homesteaders!)It makes you wonder if it’s all worth it in the end. I thought eating healthy was supposed to fix all this😭
I can’t imagine how hard it was to let sweet Maddie go. Sounds like her new home will be safe and wonderful for her. Hugs to you on a tough decision and hoping the future sheep bring you as much joy and milk that everyone in your family can enjoy. ❤❤❤
Thank you!🫶😌
Seeing Maddie get on the trailer brought tears to my eyes. She is the reason I found your channel (when I was searching how to draw blood to pregnancy check my own milk cow) and ended up loving it and have been following you since.
No worries, I'm still following along and am excited to see where your dairy journey goes.
Thank you for your understanding and support!😌❤️
Hi Michelle I can certainly relate to you on your dairy allergies. I have been dairy free since 2017 due to my own health issues I had. I can say my body is healthy and I no longer have stomach problems. It sounds like God's plan is working for Codi to still get the dairy he loves from Maddie 😊. I love the cold frame that Codi built. Happy gardening 😊 Donna in Sarasota Florida zone 10a
Thank you Donna! Glad you are doing well now!😊
Happened upon this vid while scrolling through vids tonight. When I read the title. I figured that is was about your cow going to a different home. I have seen or read where so many Homesteaders go head strong for a period of time then things change. IMO the family cow is the heart of the homestead. I am celebrating my 50th year dealing with little and standard Jersey cows. They are a way of life. You have to base so much of your life around the cows. I have lived that. I also know that is is hard to see them leave the farm. Happy to know that you can still get some milk from her.. I hope she works out at her new home. I wish you and your family the best. T
Thank you for your understanding.😌
I'm so sorry to hear youre parting ways with Maddie on the homestead. Its clear she is deeply loved and appreciated! But im stoked youll still get to receive her milk for things like butter and Cody's chocolate milk! 😁
Giving up the things that makes us sick is hard. I have 15 known food allergies and they make me sick and it’s usually half of my garden! 😅
I plant and grow them now not for me but for family and friends. I also have to wear gloves that go up my arms when I pick tomatoes or I break out.
I hope that everyone adjusts well with the change! It’s hard breaking giving up the things you love or even something you love to change for your body to feel healthy. I’ll have you in my prayers ❤️🙏🏻
That’s tough!😞 So kind of you to being growing food for other people though! Thank you so much!😊
Ok so I wasn’t expecting to cry but I’m sad for you all! I’m sure watching the sheep will be a lot of fun
I am crying 😢One of the reasons I started to follow you guys 💔
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Im sorry you all had to get rid of your milk cow, I know how much you loved her! We are homesteaders who drink almond milk and love it!!! ❤️
I shed tears when watching Madi leaves 😢❤ God bless her wherever she goes
Family fun is necessary. But I don't know how you can fit it in very often. So much to do, so little time to get it done. I look forward to learning about sheep and their milk.
The poor girl is going to miss her family . Our goat stopped eating and died when my dad gave him away .I hope she adjust well
She has adjusted to her new home very well 😊
When I was growing up my father and mother took us for a ride in a rural area where they raised cows and get fresh milk but when my father lost his car and job we weren’t able to go there to get fresh cows milk, I missed it and I can relate to this. Take care and I think sheep milk or goats are good as well. I’m lactose but when I add milk to anything it’s totally different, I don’t know my stomach is feeling different when I drink milk straight. Take care 🙏🏻❤️😊👩🌾
I a guy in Australia who grows his cucumbers and squash on an arched trellis. It works really well for him, been following him since about 2016. His garden is all birdies raised beds, some 12 years old. Love your channel.
That’s awesome!😊 Thank you so much!
Oh guys, I'm sitting here crying, it definitely wasn't an easy decision for you. Hopefully Maddie has it just as well with the new owners, it's really sad. Good thing you can still have her milk, a great solution for everyone. Thank you Maddie for your participation in the creation of these videos. I will miss you. Michelle, as M.D. I can only support your findings. Every person is individual and you can only heal if you first completely avoid dairy products. Sometimes things get better, but in order to heal, renunciation is necessary.
Thank you for your validation!
I can't believe I'm crying my heart out over your cow leaving the farm. My heart just broke 💔
I cried watching Maddie drive off. I hope her new owner will love her as much as you did.
I cried when you shared about selling Maddie. I felt your pain and completely understood why you had to, my tears were for you. But look forward to your new adventure with sheep when they come!
Appreciate your sympathy.😊
What a fulfilling life you lead!🌄
I fully relate to this. When I had to take a step back and realize I just couldn’t justify breeding hogs anymore as there were other avenues to venture to that just made sense. I was heart broken. I loved drinking my coffee with the sows in the mornings. Or as I liked to call them “my ladies “. Keeping a close eye on piglets and the new Mamas. It was a big part of our business on our organic farm. The day I loaded the last sow, I was mess. To be honest the farm felt foreign the next day. Somehow silent even with the cattle and chickens. That was almost a decade ago. I still drink my coffee in the pasture that was theirs. This fall I plan to raise a few hogs for us. I’m excited ❤🎉 Just keep this in your heart. That won’t be your last cow. Someday you’ll get to do this again. The reasons will be different, but man your heart will be full!
That’s so exciting! You never know what opportunities life will bring your way.😊
Definite lump in my throat. Feeling for all of you. 🥺 What I love is that you said you were prayerful!! I love so much that you allowed God to lead you and that you shared that with everyone!! ❤. Following His will for our lives is beautiful!!! It is hard and beautiful!! ❤
I drink raw cow milk, but I had to remove dairy from my diet for a while. I also have been thinking about sheep’s milk!! I follow Whoopsy Daisy Farm. And I have found a farm in PA that will ship raw sheep milk to you. Have had it sitting in my cart waiting for me to hit purchase for a couple of weeks!! Excited for your new chapter!!
Thank You for sharing your farm life with us. You have memories of the walks to the barn to milk Madddie and I loved those times, seemed so nostalgic! Happy to hear she went to a good home and that you get to purchase her milk, wonderful news!💛💚🧡
Very glad Maddie has a good home you trust! I used to think about homesteading but we have several food allergies in our family and no one else seemed to have these issues.
the bonus with dairy sheep will be to get some wool as well! you can make your own yarn and possibly blankets or sweaters with it ❤
That video made me cry 😢 Poor Maddie and poor you guys. I felt relieved when you said there are things you grow that your kids don't eat, I'm having this problem too and it's incredibly frustrating. 😅
Sorry Ms. Maddie had to go. Glad she is still close, and you will continue to get milk. I am excited to see your journey with the sheep as my husband and I have talked about doing this too. Thank you for being so open about real farm life. I have learnt so much from watching you guys.
That’s great! Thanks for following along with us!😊
Thank you so much for sharing your passion and sentiments for Maddie 🐄🧡. I appreciate your honesty & you both are such a good team making these tough decisions to better serve your family 🥲. I am excited for your next dairy chapter!
Watching her go brought tears to my eyes. So sad.
Oh I’m so sad to see Maddie go but I totally get it! That just have been such a hard decision for you guys. 💛
I guess I was attached to Maddie too because this made me cry.
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Maddie 😭.... I really hope you can later let us know how she's doing in her new home 🙏
I would have kept your beautiful cow for her amazing manure for composting but everyone has there own ideas I love yalls homestead
Nice arm Codi! Also, glad you share your ups and downs with us. Cows are my favorite too. She is beautiful. Glad she is just down the road. Sheep milking will be an adventure I am sure.
Great job on river day with kids!!
Thank you! At 61, I found out that I had developed an allergy to processed cheese, then on to the salts used in the processes. Candies, baked goods, canned drinks and such. So, I cook most of the foods I eat, haven't had a store bought pizza in 4 years. Blessings through these allergies.
I’m an urban homesteader and I just want to say that I love your channel. You guys are so authentic and genuine to what homesteading is.. it’s more than the physical things…it’s all the feels. I feel so blessed to have this content to take to heart. Thank you guys for what you bring to the community ….🙏😊💗
So kind of you, thank you so much!😊
Im sad❤. I didnt know her, but i ❤d seeing her.
My heart aches for you. Change is hard, but you guys are strong. I'm excited to learn about sheep!
It takes strength of character to let something you love go to embrace what’s next. SO many incredible benefits to sheep milk - even more than goat. I highly recommend watching the Shepherdess - she has so many resources and videos about raising sheep. Her website also has all her tried and true products and books. I’m in the process of moving and def want a small number of sheep for milk.
Awesome, thanks for the tip!
Bittersweet for sure. So glad she can still be close by. We have also heard great things about sheep and their milk! Haven’t bit the bullet yet, would love to see more content about it. We also planted carrots last week. 🤓
Change is never easy. I'm so sorry to hear your sweet girl has moved on. I literally cried with you for this decision. Thank you for sharing your homesteading journey. I've learned so much from you!
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Goodbye Maddie ❤️ you’re such a sweet girl. Proud of you all for making that hard decision… she’s gone but still around ❤️❤️
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Little sad about getting rid of Maddie, but seemed like the right move for your family. I love fall and winter gardening !!!!!!!!!
Cody, I TOTALLY understand what it means to have your identity wrapped around your milk cow. I feel that way too. When my first cow died, I had a true identity crisis. I'm sure nobody understood...you are the first person I've ever heard who gets it.
I hope you enjoy sheep just as much.
Thank you! Appreciate you sharing that you can relate.😌
Looking forward to lambs and sheep’s milk and all the learning that will come along with this new adventure.
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I am so sorry you have to have your milk cow move on. I am having to decide which of my cows have to go the butcher, and my milk cow is getting older so it may be time to move on to one of her calves. 😢😢 So I feel you pain. But…how awesome of God to provide for your family in this way! Amen God!! 🙏🙏
That’s tough! I hope you can feel at peace with your decisions and the upcoming changes. 😌❤️
I literally cried for you, so sad to see Maddy go. But I am excited to see how you incorporate sheep
Such a tough decision! So glad yall are able to get sheep and have a freezer full of butter still! Looking forward to sheep videos ❤
Just found your channel. So happy to see u as a young couple with homestead & enjoying your journey. U put our informative & good video. Thx🐾❤️
Welcome here!😊 Thank you!
Seeing Maddie leave was very sad to watch. We have a dairy cow and she is by far my favorite animal we have.
I planted carrots a week ago. It's the first time I am fall planting.... I did not use boards or anything to cover.
I think Im going to wish I had. Live and learn!
Were aphids bad for you all this year? They wiped my tomatoes out, and I tried everything! Daily.
You produce harvest is my goal! I have had a terrible time with cucumbers and squashes. My brassicas did well, but not as rounded and gorgeous as yours.
Goodbye Maddie 😭❤ my daughter loved watching you
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Yep...had me in tears but glad she's going to a good home and your families health will get better
Jimmeny-Cricket, I love your crops now and new plantings of carrots. I need to grow Jimmy Nardello peppers next year as you described them as paradise to behold. Your family vacations always look fun and relaxing in nature. Mattie is a sweetie !!!!! Awwww I hope she goes to a great home-stead. ( and does not get slaughtered like in other home-stead videos) . Yay for sheep !! Awesome that she will be close by and owned by an awesome homesteader !!! She is a beauty and your love and care for her shines through. You made the right decision and I am sooo happy that that beautiful gal will go to a trusted friend. Brave and strong much you are !!! Baaaaaaaaaaa
Oh my, I cried hard when Maddy loaded the trailer! I have a horse, I know it's different, but I feel for Cody. 💔
I’m sorry to hear about Maddie! But I’m exited you’re trying out sheep! I raise fiber sheep and can give you fencing tips if needed. We also have an Anatolian shepherd as a livestock guardian dog, which I highly recommend!
She will be missed but look what's going to come in the future 😊 thank y'all for sharing 😊
Lol, the chickens were probably running around screaming “the sky is falling!” 😆
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As always, excellent, informative video. And yes, I’m with the other tender hearted viewers that shed tears over Maddy leaving the homestead. But, I understand your decision making and respect it.
Thank you!
I'm so sorry Maddie was part of the family.good luck with the sheep😊
😢💔 I understand! I teared up at certain spots. And that’s what growing through life is… assessing, tweaking, making hard decisions and coming to terms with truth. The transition is hard. Sounds like you have a wise doctor… good for you! 🙌🏼 But I am so glad to hear about the possibility of sheep 🐑 (they are so cute 🥰) ❤️🩹. AND how wonderful to still have Maddy’s milk!!
Definitely rework your infrastructure for sheep. The less fencing and housing emergencies you have to deal with the better it will be while learning and living with the sheep. May God bless the work of your hands and the fruit of your various fields 🙌🏼 🙏🏼
Absolutely! Thank you!!😊
Im sorry that you dont have Matty anymore but you have to do what you have to do. Ans a little trip to visit her sometimes is great for all of you. Ill be watching for more cooking videos too. Thanks from Central Oklahoma
We love Chomps! Your peppers are so big and beautiful. Sorry about your sweet Maddie. God's hand is in everything. I really appreciate your videos. I learn so much from y'all.
Omg the sadness is real. What a huge and heart wrenching decision even though it was the rt one for your family. I cried too.
I wanted to share Jessica Sower from Roots and Refuge farm (UA-cam Homesteader) because she recently go goats…I know you said sheep, but she has a lot of experience and I’m sure contacts that may help in your research. She also cannot drink cows milk and she loves milking her goats and goats cream in her coffee.
Check her out.
Also, thank you for the time both of you take to explain, show, share, and edit beautifully with dots of funny. I look forward to your videos.
Appreciate the kind words.☺️ Thanks for the tip as well!
Dairy allergies stink! I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. I’m glad you found a nice home for Maddie. She’s a sweetheart! ❤ and yes I’m another one sitting here crying. 😭
How sad. Even the pup was watching her leave. She has been a good girl for you, and you loved her well.
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I didn’t think I would cry but I was wrong. Bye bye Maddie. I pray her new owner loves on her as much as you guys did. Great life for a cow. ❤ food intolerance & allergies are scary and can get worse at any time. So I’m glad you are taking this seriously for your families well being.
my heart hurts for you, I learned milking basics watching you milk Maddie. I pray you get through this time of adjustment quickly. What a blessing to be able to still enjoy her milk. Peace and love.
Thank you!❤️
I can fully understand the pain of getting rid of a beloved animal. I hear what you are saying about dairy allergies and have people I know who struggle with digestive issues as well. I am going to ask you to look into A2A2 certified milk. I have done my research and have talked to people who it has really helped. Something to research and talk with a nutritionist.
Best of luck.
The milk from our cow was A2/A2. Appreciate the advice though.😊
I hope Mattie adjusts to her surroundings fast. I can't keep the tears away.
Tears! I know it was a difficult decision for you all. We have a dairy cow and I can't imagine not having our Cece girl! My biggest worry would be finding someone who would take care of her as well as we do. It sounds like you found that. And what a blessing to still receive her milk! Good bye, Maddie!
Aww Maddie is beautiful. I know y’all will miss her.
😢 you'll miss maddy, but she'll be well cared for. Cow shares are a blessing & will get you through the transison.
For sure!
What q hard decision...great job yous....prayers going up Cody ❤...so mature to be so young....such an inspiration to us all...love and many prayers 😊
Thank you so much!
Aww, I'm sorry to see Maddie go. My first thought was what about Kodi's chocolate milk fix, but when i heard you can get milk from her without having to do all the work and she went to someone who will take great care of her, it all worked out. No sense having a cow if most of you can't have dairy. Sheep are lots of fun.
Yes it worked out great!😊
I’m so sorry Cody, I know it’s hard but you have the right mindset. I wish you all the best.
Thank you!