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Slowsteading
Registrace 29. 10. 2011
đïžLiving our best life spending little money
đ„DIY | Financial Minimalism | Rural Life | Food
đŠLike Beastie Boys meets #cottagecore
đ„DIY | Financial Minimalism | Rural Life | Food
đŠLike Beastie Boys meets #cottagecore
Returning to our homestead after 1 year away.
Twelve months have passed since we left our small scale homestead in the Pacific Northwest. The gardens have weeded over and the grass is out of control. Will we be able to bring the property back to life?
Who are we?
We are Slowsteading, exploring what it means to live the good life on our small scale homestead in the Pacific Northwest. Sharing videos from our life focused on chickens, DIY building projects and slow living.
Why we left our homestead 1 year ago:
czcams.com/video/WX0kk3i1YhY/video.html
Tour our 480sq ft Japanese apartment:
czcams.com/video/jj3mVPxVwnY/video.html
Build our chicken coop! DIY building plans and more:
slowsteading.com
My filming and camera setup:
Camera: amzn.to/3koDtjp
Lens: amzn.to/3GOF89n
Drone: amzn.to/3iOivtS
Where I get my music: share.epidemicsound.com/3l66im
Who are we?
We are Slowsteading, exploring what it means to live the good life on our small scale homestead in the Pacific Northwest. Sharing videos from our life focused on chickens, DIY building projects and slow living.
Why we left our homestead 1 year ago:
czcams.com/video/WX0kk3i1YhY/video.html
Tour our 480sq ft Japanese apartment:
czcams.com/video/jj3mVPxVwnY/video.html
Build our chicken coop! DIY building plans and more:
slowsteading.com
My filming and camera setup:
Camera: amzn.to/3koDtjp
Lens: amzn.to/3GOF89n
Drone: amzn.to/3iOivtS
Where I get my music: share.epidemicsound.com/3l66im
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Living on this island is not easy. (Tebajima, Japan)
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Tebajima is just a tiny speck of rock off the coast of Shikoku, Japan. For the less than 100 people that live here, life on the island comes with tradeoffs. Some big, some small, some truly significant. Thank you to Tokushima no Migishita for sharing this experience with me: shikokunomigishita.jp/en/ Thank you to Tom Miyagawa Coulton for the photography and thumbnail photo. teacos...
Japan's tiny fishing villages hold a secret. (Minami, Japan)
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Japan's tiny fishing villages hold a secret. (Minami, Japan)
Less than 100 people live here. (Ishima, Japan)
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Less than 100 people live here. (Ishima, Japan)
They left the USA and bought an abandoned Japanese house (ft. @bentonhomestead )
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They left the USA and bought an abandoned Japanese house (ft. @bentonhomestead )
Road tripping rural Japan (free abandoned campsites + indigo farms)
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Road tripping rural Japan (free abandoned campsites indigo farms)
This wasn't part of the plan (surgery in Japan)
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This wasn't part of the plan (surgery in Japan)
What it's like as a foreign family in Japan (480sq ft apartment tour)
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What it's like as a foreign family in Japan (480sq ft apartment tour)
This is goodbye (our final homesteading video)
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This is goodbye (our final homesteading video)
Shutting down our homestead is harder than we thought.
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Shutting down our homestead is harder than we thought.
Why we're shutting down our homestead.
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Why we're shutting down our homestead.
Automatic Chicken Coop Door Install and Review - Chickcozy
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Automatic Chicken Coop Door Install and Review - Chickcozy
Confession... I'm a Financial Minimalist.
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Confession... I'm a Financial Minimalist.
A Fruitful Harvest - picking and preserving seasonal fruit in the Pacific Northwest
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A Fruitful Harvest - picking and preserving seasonal fruit in the Pacific Northwest
Minimalist DIY A-Frame Chicken Coop Built Start to Finish.
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Minimalist DIY A-Frame Chicken Coop Built Start to Finish.
How to build Chicken Coop Nest Boxes (from Recycled Material)
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How to build Chicken Coop Nest Boxes (from Recycled Material)
Simple Minimalist DIY Rabbit Hutch from Recycled Material
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Simple Minimalist DIY Rabbit Hutch from Recycled Material
GONE UP IN FLAMES! Huge Biochar Burn Using a Custom Kiln & Backyard Carbon Sequestering
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GONE UP IN FLAMES! Huge Biochar Burn Using a Custom Kiln & Backyard Carbon Sequestering
Absolutely STUNNING Quail Coop Built Start-to-Finish for Under a Hundred Bucks!
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Absolutely STUNNING Quail Coop Built Start-to-Finish for Under a Hundred Bucks!
Man Builds Epic Mid-Century Modern Chicken Coop Using Recycled Materials-Part 3
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Man Builds Epic Mid-Century Modern Chicken Coop Using Recycled Materials-Part 3
How to Process Coturnix Quail. Respectful and Clean.
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How to Process Coturnix Quail. Respectful and Clean.
Caught in the Pouring Rain - Building My Modern Chicken Coop Part 2
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Caught in the Pouring Rain - Building My Modern Chicken Coop Part 2
Designing and Building the Ultimate Sustainable Chicken Coop from Scratch - Part 1
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Designing and Building the Ultimate Sustainable Chicken Coop from Scratch - Part 1
One simple life hack to get more from less
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One simple life hack to get more from less
Which part
Yeeaaa , Let's have Fun Farm again, again? yes yes , youtube views, and our animals, the ones I left a year ago, where are they? dead? no impossible, they live in the woods, and our green vegis, veeegis veeegiss , veeeeeeeggis until ... until our next trip!! Trip? sure? more trips? trip trip trip to Japan!!! to Europe ! to Alaska!! NO TRIPS. sorry. Yea fun fun , vegis and ute rabits and egs ....
Why exactly don't you like them? I'm genuinely curious. Is it because they did one thing and then moved to another or is it that they seem like financially able to afford doing all this? Is it because they are unable to decide what they want to do or be? What exactly is it?
Yeaa... it looks fun, Fun Farm, lets have some fun, lets make a yotuube channel, iujuu!!! Ueeeee Animals, cute ones, eggs, our own vegis. Ye Ye Ye ! .... oooo WHAT? I can not go to caomping and travel? their are animals, and vegis, they can take care of themselves , can they? CAN NOT ? WHY NOBODY TOLD ME ?!!! I'm crying, gry more, after 1 year.. 1 year 1 ....... only 1. What would be the word to describe it? " .........."
Cool watching your journey. I returned to the US from Germany and found it a bit hard to readjust. Took about 6 months to feel normal again. Hope the reintegration goes well for you all
I used to want a homestead so badly, I grew up in the country but I quickly realized the older I get the less I want to take care of. An acre of land is all I need.
Welcome back! Looking forward to hearing more updates â€
@@impocketsize50 thanks, it feels good to be back! We've been busy already, more updates to come soon đŹ
Happy to see what y'all have been up to. Wishing you the best, wherever that may be! It was a pleasure meeting your family, and I hope our paths cross again one of these days.
@@bentonhomestead thanks, we've been busy for sure since being back! But you guys know all about the joys and busyness of home ownership đ we'll definitely be back in your neck of the woods someday âïžâșïž
Life đ€©
@@KP_1843 ain't it beautiful? đ„°đ„°đ„°
So many things to say! I wrote you in a previous comment about leaving BC, but my heart aches, and trying to scheme a return plan (greater Vancouver or Gulf Islands). It was amazing how elegant you were at the chicken processing. Don't see this as a failure *at all*, only learn by trying. It's all education and life. Your old videos inspired me a lot, especially the financial minimalism.
@@matthewmaclellan_ thanks Matthew, that means a lot! Apologies if I missed your past comment, I had to take a bit of a mental break from YT for a while, but happy to be back with a renewed enthusiasm âïžâșïž It really is a beautiful part of the world here, and you can appreciate it even more so after time away. Absence does make the heart grow fonder đ I hope things are well with you and your journey of life âïžâșïž
@@Slowsteading absence DOES make the heart grow fonder! i don't think you miss any comment. đ
Welcome back! Can't wait to follow along your journey, all the best.
@@SouthPaw_99 thanks so much, we're happy to be back! Things are already picking up here, we're excited to be back in our element đŹ
Welcome back. Im pretty sure you archived lots of amazing things in Japan and had an amazing time as a family there, and that's what matters the most, so no failure!
@@simpleperrydiselife thanks so much, it's great to be back! We really had so much fun, the kids are already nostalgic about their time there (us too!). No failure indeed, it's all just life!
Trying and attempting = winning. Way too many people are complacent never changing much of anything throughout life, never following an urge or dream. You actually went for it. Winning! đ„
Ahh thanks so much, we feel the same way! Better to try something and find out for yourself vs. giving up before you even begin âïžâșïž
I'm happy to see you back as I wondered how you all are doing away from the farmâ€
@@nicolaallen7030 thank you! We missed rural life for sure, but it feels so natural to slip back into this lifestyle here. It's really a treat to be able to dive back into hobbies and projects and have the space to do so here. We have our hands full already đ
Lovely!!!
@@JeremyPuren thanks Jeremy, and thanks for always being a creative inspiration đđ
Soo good to see you guys bacl home. Hope you are all doing great...đđđđ«đ«đ«
@@GaganUluvaru thank you Gagan, it means a lot đđ we are excited to add chickens back to our life as well đ„° hope you are doing well âïž
@@Slowsteading They are all good...đ
Weekend warriors at best. Pathetic woke excuses and virtue signaling. You don't live in what I consider the real world.
not a failure, just life! Love it!!!!
@@raemombourquette3894 true words! It's all part of the journey đâșïž
We're so back. One year has passed, see the update video here: czcams.com/video/C-7-zJ93PsY/video.html
Iâm glad youâre backđđđ§șâ°ïž
@@DoeRaeMe thank you, it's good to be back! Feels like... home âșïž
@@Slowsteading I know the feeling! Recently moved back to Maine, and my childhood home after not having been back for a decadeđ
Oh my gosh!!!! This is so great to watch, congratulations.
I like how chill he is đ„
@@luanmeyer1007 ahh thanks so much! Hard to be stressed out here đ„°
My neighbour turned their house (big city) into a baby homestead by converting the garden shed into a 4-season guest house - and letting a nice lady come live with them permanently for free, in exchange for her services around the garden and chickens. She effectively has the winter off and normally travels. New family. Works for all of us! - because I get the garden goodies and eggs đ
@@eugeniab2990 sounds like a beautiful arrangement!
I love these videos on a lazy Sunday, and I love watching the culture of Japan. I think you're doing a great job with your videos, very educational and easy to watch. I hope you continue with this quality.
@@1Surinamer thanks so much, I appreciate you being here and watching! Hope you have a great week ahead âïžâșïž
I can't believe you ate those bunnies.
I can't believe the factory meat that most people eat either đ€·đ»ââïž But everyone has different comfort levels I suppose.
Lots of people eat meat I'm afraid.
tl:dr; Cosplaying as farmers is haaaaard
for real đ
Hope you didnât give it up because I think your going to need it
Need it for what?
Cuteeđ„°đ„° chickens
Thanks so much, I agree chickens are the cutest!
Ok but why have quaiels, chickens and rabbits at the same time? More is not always better, you have to be smart and make decisions, not go with everything.
Because it's fun to learn new things đ
This is the reality. I know so many people striving to build a homestead but they have it in their minds that it will be easy, enjoyable work. And while it may be at year 1, by year 5 it's tedious. It's much better to be in a homestead community and not feel like you need to do EVERYTHING yourself. It's okay if you just do a few aspects of homesteading that you enjoy and leave the rest.
Community sufficiency đđđ
This sounds like âthis American lifeâ episode
Get Ira Glass over here!
@@Slowsteading ainât it. You can submit to him, he will feature
@@defensegeneral9893 didn't even know that was a thing, would be a dream come true
Maybe its just me but why does this guy sound like he's narrating to 3 year olds?
Some people say I'm a little slow, eh đŹ
This feels so incredibly un-authentic. It's creepy. I feel like I'm watching a Hyundai Tucson ad or something.
Reliable korean AWD engineering in an affordable package, get behind the wheel today!
quitters, just talk no walk
Damn, you called it đđ
Animal ABUSERS !
I gave up motorsport because of buying 3 cars, 2 lorries, a motorhome, 200 staff, 2 drivers, sponsors, designers and mechanics was toi much for me to handle. Id never even sat in a car or seen them on tv before.
Now that sounds like fun!
It looks pretty there
It's gorgeous for sure
The best cold plunge
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Sounded good on pintrest though..
I did it all for the pins đđ
it's not that you're sick of homesteading, it's that you want your energy slaves back.
reminder that for all of history before fossil fueled capitalism - only the ruling classes had any freedom from metabolic exigencies. these guys just did peasantry as tourism.
doing this as a family unit within capitalist social relations as a lifestyle has got to be peak idealism.
accumulating 'experience' has the same libidinal structure as accumulating profit and both are thermodynamically indistinguishable at the totality.
It does appear peaceful. If the school is closed, do yall home school?
Yes, home school for the flexibility đ
You just didn't want it bad enough dude.
Totally
Very Nice !đ
Thanks so much!
Honestly, Animals are just too much unless you've got 3 chickens and that's it. Just a small garden takes a ton of time. This is why communities should be doing this together.
Community sufficiency đđđ
This gives me a great idea for a homesteading summer camp. Millennial hipsters can come play act as farmers for the summer to get it out of their system.
Racoons ate all my chickens.
Gotta watch out for those raccoons!
I grew up in the village. Going to bed in full body pain was the norm yet these CZcamsrs were calling it wholesome and freeing đ. Yet another example of CZcams grifters
Grifting what though đđđ
@@Slowsteading đ§
I just found your channel and love this video. Where are you leaving?
Thanks for watching! We're based out of the Pacific Northwest region đ
We have a 'homestead'. 18 acres. We raise a few chickens, a couple beef cattle and some sheep. We took a break from gardening this summer but usually have that. We also have jobs. Don't do more than you can handle. Yes, you can take vacations a couple times a year. It is fairly cheap to get someone to come over once a day to feed and water critters to get by. We have a log home and beautiful spot. Most places we would go in the Eastern US is no better than sitting right here. We have little desire to travel the globe. We go out West once a year for a change of scenery. Can we live off the land? Probably could. We have processed chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guineas and sheep. We have had our beef processed. Frankly, corn, beans and potatoes are too cheap to bother planting. We focus on growing other things. Don't bother trying to do everything.
Sounds like you've created a beautiful spot for yourselves đ
I came to the same conclusion. If you think you can easily become self sufficient you are ignorant of the reality. It was a very cool adventure but there are way easier ways to survive. It also made me understand the importance of interacting with others. The lone wolf lifestyle would be amazingly hard and anybody that can live it is a rare individual.
Thanks for sharing your perspectives! Yes, the do-everything-yourself mentality is very challenging, better to strive for community sufficiency đ
Only Meat Loving Carnivores get every aminos and nutrients HUMANS need for brain health, to build muscle etc. Very few people can survive long term without meat, they all end up sick and weak. Homesteading is more suited to older people or those who are happy staying put. Youâve done an amazing job for city slickers and what a great journey. If you do this again, you may consider a warmer climate. Itâs far easier. I canât imagine losing 6 months of work to the snow. đ
Thanks! Immigration poses challenges climate-wise, we're kinda found the warmest place in the country đđ
You are wrong about meat eating. Plenty of vegan athletes will attest to a much healthier diet.
@@jablot5054 this isnât an opinion, itâs biological science. Athletes are also under 40 most of the time. Eating a pure vegan didnt over decades devastate s the liver and kidney as well as shrinks the brain. Donât take my word for it. Jump onto google scholar and look for papers that are NOT funded by WEF members.