Then We Had Sheep

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 411

  • @thebakingsideoflife4870
    @thebakingsideoflife4870 Рік тому +75

    My favorite part of your videos is when buggy tells me "bye". It makes me feel like heaven ❤

  • @Bebe-vk7kw
    @Bebe-vk7kw Рік тому +46

    What a great bunch of kids always helping out and Buggie is so adorable. You have a lovely life. Teach your children well.

  • @sandyoklahomatransient8557
    @sandyoklahomatransient8557 Рік тому +21

    Freezer camp....very popular place for most critters. Excellent plan on the sheep! Purchasing from a friend who is selling with a place to put the sheep until they're processed. This truly gives you the opportunity to know all about your food.
    Life is good!

  • @OurIntrovertedHomestead
    @OurIntrovertedHomestead Рік тому +17

    I love how you waited for little miss to say "bye" before closing the vlog ❤!

  • @deecooper1567
    @deecooper1567 Рік тому +33

    Your family is ROCKING homesteading 💫. 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

  • @kimkramarski-smith774
    @kimkramarski-smith774 Рік тому +22

    I envy y'all. At 61 time is not on my side to take on such big projects. Between the garden , chickens , raising & selling Guinea fowl I'm a whipped pup at the end of my day. Kudos on the sheep ! Between them & the bees & new herb garden , WHAT could possibly be next????? Y'all are amazing !

  • @alexcarrn28
    @alexcarrn28 Рік тому +8

    I love that Little buggy "BYE".
    CONGRATULATIONS on your new sheep. ❤

  • @ourwayfarm
    @ourwayfarm Рік тому +56

    We put our 3 sheep in our wooded pasture, along with a couple other animals, for 30 days & they did an amazing job clearing all the brush & lower branches. Makes it very easy to go through after them & clear out the overgrowth & downed trees. They absolutely love ferns if you have them in your wooded section. They are great for escaping through hot wire but ours never went anywhere.

    • @denisewilson8367
      @denisewilson8367 Рік тому +8

      Yes, woven wire or "hot" netting to keep them in. They are no where near as bad as goats for escaping tho. And they are more of a grazer than goats. But they still do a good job clearing underbrush.

  • @michelleann1899
    @michelleann1899 Рік тому +49

    So sweet...that little girl is warming those "manly" hearts...she make them smile like never before...lucky boys..lucky Daddy and a companion for Mom...she will learn your gentle ways and you will teach her things that will stay with her for life.

    • @jesusislord2457
      @jesusislord2457 Рік тому +3

      Your comment just won the internet!🏆

    • @theIAMofME
      @theIAMofME Рік тому +2

      @@jesusislord2457 YES!!! 💌❤

  • @SuesSecretGarden3
    @SuesSecretGarden3 Рік тому +38

    Thank you little Buggy for telling us about the Sheep. Meg doing her art work. Bye Buggy😂.🎈

  • @bonniehollingsworth1996
    @bonniehollingsworth1996 Рік тому +16

    We raised a couple of sheep years ago. The meat was amazing! You will love having them around. They are calming and steady.

  • @diannemiller4754
    @diannemiller4754 Рік тому +30

    Sounds like good reasoning to me. My son only has a cow and sheep. He processes several sheep as needed.
    I have 14 grandchildren all with hollow legs. I love this stage of life.

    • @TheEmbrio
      @TheEmbrio Рік тому +1

      Had to look up, sounded like a painful malformation

    • @hilarylonsdale608
      @hilarylonsdale608 Рік тому +2

      Not a malformation, but can be painful to the wallet.

  • @SalLeeHolland
    @SalLeeHolland Рік тому +11

    I love it when the kids wave. I always wave back. I also say Bye when they say it too. Buggy sure knows how to work that camera with her smile! The boys love her and make sure she is ok! They are going to have her back when she gets older for sure! 🤪

  • @jmaxim80
    @jmaxim80 Рік тому +9

    you feeding that muffin to the cow made my day, soon as she got a smell of that bad boy she was all in.

  • @geraldinewillis5926
    @geraldinewillis5926 Рік тому

    Buggy is so sweet, what a family treasure all your kids are ❤️❤️❤️

  • @CityWideGardens
    @CityWideGardens Рік тому +19

    Your land is yours to do as YOU please! You are learning what works for you and your family. We are just along for the ride…. Well watch party voyerism type of thing but dont mind us…. If we didnt like what you are doing we would stop watching but your viewers keep increasing so keep doing what you do! We love the Hollars!

  • @marking-time-gardens
    @marking-time-gardens Рік тому +9

    Another great day on the Hollar Family Homestead! Blessings on your day Kiddos!🥰🌻🐛💕

  • @terelhutto8604
    @terelhutto8604 Рік тому +8

    love ❤ the "Buggie Byes".

  • @sandralovegrove2805
    @sandralovegrove2805 Рік тому +6

    Congratulations on your added family members! Bee's and sheep

    • @trwaintime
      @trwaintime Рік тому

      Worker 🐝 🐝 🐝 and freezer camp 🐑 🐏 🐑, no less!!?!!

  • @JustmeDiane
    @JustmeDiane Рік тому +8

    Awe sheep 🐑 are sweet! Loved Buggy saying awe their soft. Thanks for new video!

  • @anchorageprepper9008
    @anchorageprepper9008 Рік тому +8

    It seems like the sheep are a good look on the farm but I totally understand the limited grass to graze. 👍

  • @sharonaqualais7565
    @sharonaqualais7565 Рік тому +10

    your daughter seems to be a happy child. Very sweet too.

  • @sarameitner6770
    @sarameitner6770 Рік тому +10

    Heading towards midnight here - but I am so glad I got to see this now. Your posts are always a joy.

  • @archaprice3372
    @archaprice3372 Рік тому +7

    Yeah,😊 Hollars posted.

  • @JoHarmon-hg7wz
    @JoHarmon-hg7wz Рік тому +1

    So the boys are studing for their drivers license!! My goodness how time really does fly. All your boys and great kids and of course then we have Buggy who is just to adorable.

  • @TobyCatVA
    @TobyCatVA Рік тому +22

    I had this neighbor Harold who came over almost everyday with a beer in one hand and a cowboy killer in the other and follow me around chatting while I did whatever.
    Your videos make me feel like Harold, I am just a neighbor tagging along for chores or what have you and that makes for a fine day.
    Good luck Tyler & Jack on your rite of passage.
    Drivers Licenses are an awesome privilege and responsibility.
    Protect them from tickets to save your job options open and wallets fuller. 👍
    That truck color was a good choice from Dad. It looks sharp.

    • @peggywieting2073
      @peggywieting2073 Рік тому

      What's a cowboy killer?

    • @TobyCatVA
      @TobyCatVA Рік тому +1

      @@peggywieting2073 A Marlboro cigarette.

    • @TobyCatVA
      @TobyCatVA Рік тому +2

      @@hollargirl-w1e Now that buggy gets the last word how can we not smile? My kids were lookers, but that Hollar baby, I swear she is the cutest thing ever. Don't tell my granddaughters. 🤫

    • @TobyCatVA
      @TobyCatVA Рік тому +1

      @@hollargirl-w1e You nailed that, she does have that Shirley Temple vibe. Time to pull out my VCR and have a Shirley Temple sleepover with the granddaughters.

  • @heatherd.9390
    @heatherd.9390 Рік тому +13

    That little Buggy is precious. I love the messy curls and her happy personality. She's a bright spot in all of your days, I'm sure. Hangry happens to all of us, I don't care who you are, haha so if that's the worst of it by which giving her an apple to munch on fixes things between meals, then life is pretty great!
    The sheep will be an interesting animal to have for the next few days. If you can/do give it a week, you'll get a good picture of what they'd be like, and need, if you were to consider them. Like you say, it's not like you have to raise 20+ of them. Two or three would serve your family well. I've never had sheep before. I did try lamb once and didn't care for it, but am willing to admit that it could very well have been the recipe and not the meat per say. I actually don't recall what the texture, etc. was like though I'd imagine it would be similar to pork.
    Great job getting all you do done in a day... all of you! Sharing this snippet of your day/life with us is a true pleasure to watch, so thank you.
    Take care, one and all!
    Heather

  • @darcyostrander2261
    @darcyostrander2261 Рік тому +12

    The chicken and pasta with sauce looks really good I will have to try that. 💙

  • @StoneKathryn
    @StoneKathryn Рік тому +2

    Nice, helping your friend Mike out by buying some of his sheep and getting more meat for your household. Best of both worlds since you don't have enough grass for more animals. The Burrito lunch looked delicious Meg. That Italian Chicken Fusilli casserole sounds and looks yummy too! Thanks for this video Hollar family!

  • @notmyemergency
    @notmyemergency Рік тому +10

    They got sheep, oh my gosh! LOL. Couldn't resist 😊

  • @csnanny1882
    @csnanny1882 Рік тому

    Bless this family. ❤

  • @janetwithers7427
    @janetwithers7427 Рік тому +6

    I can't wait to see the lamb meals that Meg will cook. Sheep have such cute babies. 💖

  • @toniglosser2347
    @toniglosser2347 Рік тому +7

    How is Meg's garden coming along , can't wait to see it and get some ideas

  • @honiebird3789
    @honiebird3789 Рік тому +14

    Lunch AND dinner looked great! Sheep could be fun. I'm excited to see what you all decide to do! ♥

  • @gkiferonhs
    @gkiferonhs Рік тому +7

    Maybe you want to get feeder lambs every spring and fatten them during the good grass time to see how they fit into your lives. Fill the freezer without the hassle of maintaining breeders. Have a Wonderful Wednesday!!

  • @lanamattox45
    @lanamattox45 Рік тому +3

    Bye Buggy! You sweet little doll.

  • @BirdYoumans
    @BirdYoumans Рік тому +4

    You two are special.

  • @gailmaree7719
    @gailmaree7719 Рік тому

    Young Buggy is growing way too fast..double load of cuteness right there. Good luck to the boys on drivers permits.

  • @sandrasotorivera1657
    @sandrasotorivera1657 Рік тому +14

    Greetings from Costa Rica. You are such a hard working family. We admire you very much and you will do very well in any proyecto you start. Many blessings.

  • @deannewilliams3321
    @deannewilliams3321 Рік тому +7

    I always forget that people from Cali actually like to eat sheep lol. They come to Louisiana and cook us lamb chops and we are like ew, can’t eat it. I think it’s the texture of the meat maybe because I even tried cooking lamb chops our way and still couldn’t eat it. Then we cook for them and they love it. Thanks for posting! It’s been a rotten couple of days and I needed it. Hugs all around 🤗🥰

    • @CityWideGardens
      @CityWideGardens Рік тому +1

      Rotten days stink! Sending hugs from NJ from a fellow Hollar family fan!!!!

    • @deannewilliams3321
      @deannewilliams3321 Рік тому +1

      @@CityWideGardens Thanks and hugs you back!! I love hugs 🤗

  • @PatBarr55
    @PatBarr55 Рік тому

    Buggy is adorable. Meg always makes such good meals, I get hungry, lol. You both are such down to earth hard working people.
    who have done so much with your land since you moved from CA. Looking forward to see what dishes Meg comes up with the Lamb. I enjoy your videos.

  • @kellynbtln8234
    @kellynbtln8234 Рік тому +6

    Yay sheep 🐑 so exciting for us to see you get new animals new experiences and good meat in ya freezer 💕🌸🌼

  • @amandabottoms1
    @amandabottoms1 Рік тому +3

    I just recently taught my kids your method of "measuring with your heart" 🤣

  • @terresiagregg9326
    @terresiagregg9326 Рік тому +3

    Great video Ben so happy you got the sheep its awesome to watch Meg cook n everything she does shea a good mother companion n woman dont think rheres anything she cant do

    • @terresiagregg9326
      @terresiagregg9326 Рік тому

      Bye bye Buggie and all the rest of you all have a blessed nite

  • @Lynrick1
    @Lynrick1 Рік тому

    Buggy is the sweetest baby and very intelligent 😍

  • @sonyagregory5711
    @sonyagregory5711 Рік тому +3

    Buggy! You are just so smart and even more precious! That fancy casserole looks delicious!❤❤😊

  • @mgtmoffat8411
    @mgtmoffat8411 Рік тому

    A great way to see what you think about sheep. You are fitting so much into your six acres. How much food could be produced if every six acres was used as intensively! The twins getting their driving licences, another stage for them. Bye Buggie. 💕💕🌻🌻

  • @lauren15988g
    @lauren15988g Рік тому +4

    Such a great way to explore the idea of a new animal and also score some great meat for the freezer 😊 good on ya!

  • @tinygrovehomestead
    @tinygrovehomestead Рік тому +3

    Very cool!
    Congrats on the sheep y'all.

  • @johnhuitt3135
    @johnhuitt3135 Рік тому +8

    You should build a livestock crate for hauling your animals! They are easy to build out of scrap wood!

  • @megmills4798
    @megmills4798 Рік тому +1

    God will lead you in your sheep thoughts😊

  • @kathyw1710
    @kathyw1710 Рік тому

    I love the watch you do projects you’re a good soul. God bless you.

  • @oldladyfarmer7211
    @oldladyfarmer7211 Рік тому +7

    From experience, I can tell you that it's way easier and cheaper, in the long run, to let someone else raise your meat (except for chickens and rabbits) than it is for a small homestead to do. If you were going to raise to sell to others (the way you bought your sheep today - on the hoof) then it may be more attractive money-wise but if you weigh that with the amount of extra work, it's probably not worth it unless you are absolutely positively sure of your market. Personally, I think you've made a really good decision.

  • @countryman8263
    @countryman8263 Рік тому

    So glad to see the calf my favorite is the cow❤

  • @UKhomestead
    @UKhomestead Рік тому

    Aww the cow looking bk taking meg in, like yeah you are my fave human 😊

  • @hairdebi
    @hairdebi Рік тому +5

    You can always use the wool for megs knitting

  • @sandratorchia4803
    @sandratorchia4803 Рік тому +5

    Your boys are there to help! Blessed!

  • @Rabbiton
    @Rabbiton Рік тому

    Your cow is so pretty, love the sheep too.

  • @unamcleod3541
    @unamcleod3541 Рік тому

    Meg your cooking always makes my mouth water. Bye all xxx

  • @growinggenerationshomestea516
    @growinggenerationshomestea516 Рік тому +3

    I had sheep, just sold them all 💔 you do not have enough grass. I didn't sell my babies last 2 years and I ran out of grass lol 6 per acre if you have lush healthy field mix. 2 per acre if you have bad grass and barn them in winter.we had great breeding stock, very big katadins. My husband said he hates the meat after we invested....I absolutely loved them

  • @southloupriverhomestead4696
    @southloupriverhomestead4696 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for another great video! I can't remember how you are doing with getting your milk cow bred.

    • @TheHollarHomestead
      @TheHollarHomestead  Рік тому +1

      Fingers crossed, she is bred this time. We'll be doing a check in a few weeks.

  • @amandaforeman2626
    @amandaforeman2626 Рік тому +8

    Good to have another meat source :) it’s big decision!

  • @angelbless-tf3tz
    @angelbless-tf3tz Рік тому

    I only can say HAVE FUN with the sheep !!!!!

  • @sherrybacon8041
    @sherrybacon8041 Рік тому

    Can we see Meg working in her garden? Herb garden. I am starting one and I would love to see you setting up and working on it. I have to start mine soon and have been patiently been waiting for you 🥰 I want to work with you!!🤗

  • @nataliejohnson5148
    @nataliejohnson5148 Рік тому

    Thank you Hollars

  • @jodytempleton-jackson1377
    @jodytempleton-jackson1377 Рік тому

    Good to have a sheep treat for now

  • @lisanowakow3688
    @lisanowakow3688 Рік тому +2

    That is our weather too in the desert, but we have one week of spring and the rest very hot summer.
    I hear that sheep pellets are a lot like rabbit pellets in the garden. Put the sheep in the area in the front with vines all over it. They will eat them.

  • @AZJH8374
    @AZJH8374 Рік тому +8

    Sheep s--t is the BEST for your garden BTW 😊❤❤❤❤❤

  • @palmettopurist5549
    @palmettopurist5549 Рік тому +1

    You are making excellent decisions. Overextending yourself or moving forward to quickly is the most common downfall of small farms or homesteads. My best to you guys!

  • @deanwa8581
    @deanwa8581 Рік тому

    i enjoy raising my chickens so much. when i go in their pen to give them food and water, they try to run out the door while i am trying to go in. they completely rush me at the door. also another funny thing is that i have one rooster who says happy new year when he crows and another one that sounds like the harmonica at the begging of the supertramp song... long way home. 😜 they are so funny.

  • @jeannieselzer7984
    @jeannieselzer7984 Рік тому +3

    Your cow didn't like you letting her secret out . Lol She sure liked that muffin Meg. Buggy's gonna have some new friends for a couple of weeks.

  • @cassityart7001
    @cassityart7001 Рік тому +1

    So sweet! “Bye!”

  • @sherryblankenship9162
    @sherryblankenship9162 Рік тому +2

    In Texas this past weekend...heat on Saturday morning and the AC on Sunday... crazy weather

  • @shadegarden7375
    @shadegarden7375 Рік тому +1

    Your blonde cow is so beautiful!! She wants fresh grass😃. Same here with the crazy weather!!

  • @grdngodess
    @grdngodess Рік тому

    I've had my 3 sheep for over 3 years now love what they do for managing my property. I keep my sheep and chickens together they all get along great, but these are not for eating.

  • @lisaotoole3082
    @lisaotoole3082 Рік тому

    Throwing supplemental hay and smaller padoc size would get you to higher manure loads and increase field productivity. Sheep and cows can be grazed back to back as they are not affected by each other's parasites. Follow with chickens to eat larvae, and spread manure. Cast cover crop blend over used up padoc and watch the fields jump productivity.

  • @leeblake5066
    @leeblake5066 Рік тому +5

    How’s the herb garden coming along?

  • @diamondwfarm2238
    @diamondwfarm2238 Рік тому +3

    You are absolutely correct Ben not enough space for another ruminant. Good on you. Hope you enjoy the mutton, I think a hair sheep is one of the best meats

  • @deborahtofflemire7727
    @deborahtofflemire7727 Рік тому +2

    Always fun. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @tinatippin5705
    @tinatippin5705 Рік тому +7

    Sweet. That was a very productive day. Drivers Ed?!? Already? Wow. How is your garden coming along, Meg? You are a busy woman. A Proverbs 31 kind of a woman.

  • @cwade1672
    @cwade1672 Рік тому +2

    So glad you showed the duck. I was wondering if he made it, since he was left after the last tragedy with his flock

  • @almachapman5409
    @almachapman5409 Рік тому

    Buggy is so adorable. So r the boys.

  • @lorrainechapman6940
    @lorrainechapman6940 Рік тому +2

    It is definitely most unseasonably cool for May in the Piedmont of North Carolina. I'm waiting for the 70s to come back in a couple of days. next week we're in the 80s

  • @sharonbrown2352
    @sharonbrown2352 Рік тому +3

    Buggy...you steal the show!

  • @parbatilakhan9159
    @parbatilakhan9159 Рік тому

    I love to see the kids working with you .Well buggie is the star attraction beautiful brave and a Lil tom boy .Meg you work so much in the kitchen its great to see I try many of your recipes .

  • @bobbykirkland99
    @bobbykirkland99 Рік тому +5

    Your boys are growing so fast.

  • @answatkins4677
    @answatkins4677 Рік тому

    Make a list before you go to the shop.😂 Blessings 💞

  • @terelhutto8604
    @terelhutto8604 Рік тому

    ought to keep the small one for a couple extra weeks, and maybe get it a small buddy to keep with it. 👍 temporarily of course, till next year. btw, that cat just fits right in 😊

    • @terelhutto8604
      @terelhutto8604 Рік тому

      sheep eat weeds and other plants a cow won't touch, just look at that sheep buffet on the fence at 14:22, and on down to the duck pond. just saying. much ❤

  • @hopemorrison2367
    @hopemorrison2367 Рік тому +1

    The cattle panel would make a great trellis

  • @patriciaherman6499
    @patriciaherman6499 Рік тому +5

    The rule for cows is 1 acre per cow. Myself I don't like mutton, lamb chops etc. As for the bull is he going in the freezer?
    Meg, dinner as usual looked good.
    Blessings to the family. 😊🇺🇲

    • @southloupriverhomestead4696
      @southloupriverhomestead4696 Рік тому

      There is not a general rule of 1 acre per cow. It is based on where you live, condition of the grass, rainfall, etc, etc. If anybody would like to know the average for there area check with the county extension office.

  • @eastafrica1020
    @eastafrica1020 Рік тому

    Your compost looks great, am sure it saves a lot of money.

  • @karenladwig3856
    @karenladwig3856 Рік тому +1

    you folks are brave enough to try anything!

  • @dorenemadrzykowski8426
    @dorenemadrzykowski8426 Рік тому +1

    All those morning sounds! Glorious☀️ Especially the Moooo 😂

  • @yannoneharris2837
    @yannoneharris2837 Рік тому +3

    Totally curious is Meg going to look up what to do with the wall to make you learn how to spend to use it for crocheting or knitting or will you possibly sell it the world that is. Also how do you process she will it be like the pigs totally curious I love watching you guys I learned so much. Stay blessed

  • @sophiapitt9526
    @sophiapitt9526 Рік тому

    Goodnight. Love watching your video.. and love how you have started relaxing enough to have fun with Meg and Buggy.. would be nice to include more interaction with you and the boys talking..rather than only at dinner table or in background working

  • @daveshore8671
    @daveshore8671 Рік тому +1

    You two have a Beautiful family.

  • @tmjb00
    @tmjb00 Рік тому +1

    In the upper Midwest, we call that a hotdish (one word is correct). 🥘 😊

  • @pastorpdsmith
    @pastorpdsmith Рік тому

    Love it!

  • @bigbarnlittlehouse7013
    @bigbarnlittlehouse7013 Рік тому +1

    "Oh! We have a laugh track over there!" 🤣 Also, the boys getting their licenses will be terrifying and liberating all at once!

  • @JustLiving2018
    @JustLiving2018 Рік тому +3

    Have you guys thought about purchasing more land close to your current property to expand?