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Sounds good! We lived right outside of Houston before we moved up here, and dry is not how I would describe anywhere close to the coast 😅 But if you're in a drier area, I can certainly see where your solution would work great! Fantastic comment and much appreciated - hopefully others in drier climates will find this useful. Appreciate you stopping by 😊

We'll do a video on rendering, but let me tell you - this pork is AMAZING! Thanks so much for stopping in, always a pleasure ☺️

Hey there! Yeah, food worked great (for the most part). The HFT has been SO handy! Thanks for stopping by 😊

Thanks, but we're trying not to put chemicals in the ground as we aren't 100% sure where we are putting gardens at. When all is said and done, we might go this route in some spots later on. Thanks for stopping by 😊

Glad we could help, appreciate you stopping by 😊

We are so pleased! And thank you, we try our best and we keep learning and changing to make their lives even better. Appreciate you, can't wait till you come back up - it would be great to see y'all again!

@@HomesteadFresh once I’m back we will get something set up for processing, at least to run you through the process and make a start on charcuterie

Ooooo.... Charcuterie! Yumm 🤤

SO much more meat than expected, and the ham roast actually didn't have that much fat - it was amazing! Processing wasn't bad at all: $80 for dispatch then 0.80 a pound (hanging weight).

Thank you! We are so pleased ☺️ I need to get over to your channel - I saw you had a new video up, I'll definitely check it out when I get home 😀

Best pork chops EVER! Many thanks for you stopping by and commenting ☺️

We've heard Fanta a few times, may have to give it a try and do an update video! Are you catching any honey bees in this mix as well? I would hate to lose any of our bees... But if there's that many wasps around, I doubt the bees are even attempting to go near. Thanks for the input 😊

@@HomesteadFresh so far flies, moths, red wasps and a few bald faced hornets. No bees. Not even "carpenter" bees.

Next week I'm going to put Big Red of the 20 ounce bottle also 270 calories per bottle. The idea is that someone says red attracts them more. Okay, we shall test it.

I'm very interested! Let me know - what a neat experiment 😀

I'm convinced that carpenter bees are just too smart 😜

I've seen some online, and it's something we were thinking about doing, but the way our property is would have taken a bit to get it just right. We're moving them soon and it's something we will try to get right - but we didn't want to wait any longer in these... Feed costs and all: crazy! Good hearing from you, looking forward to seeing you! 😃

You're too kind - thank you so much ❤️ And thanks for following along 😊

I love your videos though

It is and we were concerned about this as well,, but when we called about it we were told since we weren't burning huge forest fire amounts that it would be fine. Appreciate your input, it helps others know since we failed to mention it in the video 😊

Thanks so much, and THANK YOU for following along 🙂

Hi, yes - we've been busy with tons of little things and life in general, but happy to be back. Thanks so much for continuing along with us 😊 Great info about the full moon - am making a note now!

Oh, please update us when you do - we're always on the lookout for new ideas! Really appreciate you stopping by 😊

UPDATE! They love Dr. Pepper Cherry flavor too.

@user-co8uy5rb2s nice! We're going to used all these tips we're getting!!

@@HomesteadFresh at first nothing, but I forced myself to be patient. So far now 6 red wasps total of drowned in it. I plan to experiment with other flavors of it. I chose Dr. Pepper due to its record holding sugar content as well as its "23 flavors". Hey, it seems to work.

@user-co8uy5rb2s 6 or 60 wasps...doesn't matter - even if it's just one, that's one less buzzing around 😅

Sounds like a great idea! I can definitely see where that would totally work... being from Texas ourselves, we know how bad the heat can be - and OK isn't much better for heat. I might try this idea out - thanks so much for sharing. Appreciate you stopping by and following along! :)

I don't see why not, good idea... Just remember, they are crafty little buggers and may find a way to avoid it. Great question, let know if you do and how it works out for you. Thanks for stopping by and following along ☺️

They absolutely do! We put insulation around the pipes and had also insulated the water container that gravity feeds the waterers, and the sides were down on the shelter as well. Not a single one froze outside of thin sheet of ice on top of the water in their bowls, which we easily just busted loose with our fingers. It was a mild winter this year, but we didn't have any issues last year either. Thanks for stopping by and we're happy to answer any other questions you may have. 😊

You've got your hands full... Thank goodness we don't have badgers!! We do have fox and plenty of snakes, but haven't had an issue with these tractors except for once when our Old English Game hen only wanted to roost by the front door and lost her head to a crafty raccoon 😔 Really appreciate you stopping by 😊

I think vents at each end in the peak may help, or if you have a ridge cap, that may be enough air flow, but I'm not 100% sure. Really appreciate you stopping by and asking, please let us know what direction you go with and how it works out for you. 😊

It's the same as soffit vents in any house... We did a total of 4 skipped down to the middle and did two,then 4 more at the far end. We covered them with screen (since they don't make soffit screen covers this size or shape) and it has worked out great. I was a bit wary at first as well, but very happy with the results. Appreciate the input and for stopping by 😊

Thanks - yes, it was disgusting and we almost just had it hauled away... But happy we cleaned it out and made use of it. Always appreciate you stopping by, take care😊

Thanks for the feedback. Our intent was to simply state that poly-tape is a quick and easy temporary option for a donkey - but we may do a follow-up soon when we set his new paddock.

It's as if you can't read the directions that come with the energizer. You must be one of those lazy younger generations.

@@keim3548 appreciate you stopping by, and thank you for replying to the previous post - you obviously understood that we were simply showing the benefits of poly-tape. We do still plan to do a new video showing others how to hook up the energizer, and hope you come back to see. Enjoy your evening!

Not late at all! It's holding the weight just great - still holding strong and we haven't had to make any adjustments at all 😃 So glad you stopped by and reached out. Feel free to ask if you have any questions at all 🙂

Awesome! Thanks!

🤣 I get mad at them all the time 😜

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Bamboo is such a evil grass - lol We did switch it up, we made an update video showing the last of the bamboo and we explain what really seemed to work for us in the end. I'll link it for you here - hope it helps! Appreciate you stopping by 😊 czcams.com/video/KAgecv-0Vl8/video.html

Appreciate it, so glad you like it. They have come in SO handy! And we have used them for growing out ducks, and even to hold in some goat kids when we needed to move some fencing. Thanks for stopping by 😊

Thanks! His humor is definitely one of the things that makes me keep him around 😀 Appreciate you!

That's all we put in, just baffles on the ceiling... With the holes on the outside it gives it enough airflow and it's working so well! I make homemade soap which is synonymous with attracting any moisture it can find causing them to be sweaty in a humid environment and I'm pleasantly surprised I haven't had to even hook up my dehumidifier 😃 Really appreciate you stopping by, feel free to ask any questions you have 😊

@@HomesteadFresh Thank you for the VERY FAST reply!

You're very welcome!

That would be awesome if we had one! Always on the lookout for rainwater tanks, but they are few and far between (at a decent price). Appreciate you stopping by 😊

Thanks! And yes, we're probably going to plant a variety of maples to (eventually) have some nice shade areas. Appreciate you and can't wait to see you again 😃

A bit behind, but we can't let life get in the way... Better late than never 😊

Right! I mean, couldn't they have stored it for future use? Appreciate you as always - have a great week!

Thanks! And thanks so much for stopping by 😊

Thanks! It's a work in progress, i have some more ideas... But that's a later project 😅 Appreciate y'all, enjoy the rest of your weekend ☺️

Thanks! Originally we were going to get rid of it, but it certainly has come in handy 😃 Appreciate you stopping by 😊

That's wonderful - really appreciate you stopping by 😊

Thanks! We'll check them out - appreciate the info 😊

I've lived in FL and TX, and yes - HOT is an understatement. It's not too different here than N GA, we are in the Upstate of SC right at the foothills, so it gets pretty hot and humid, about like N Alabama. Really appreciate you stopping by 😊

Thanks! Yes, these buckets come in super handy... A few buckets, an IBC tote, and some duct tape and you can do anything 🤣

I keep everything on a spreadsheet. Send me an email, I'm happy to share a bit of what I have when I get a free moment. homesteadfresh@gmail.com

They absolutely love them! Appreciate you stopping by 😊

Thank you, this is exactly it 😃 Appreciate you following along 😊

@@HomesteadFresh I'm glad I found your channel. I also make youtube videos, so I do understand.

Thank you so much, I'll have to check out your content - thanks for sharing 😊

Glad we could help! Yes, we finally found cups they can't eat 😄

Glad we could help, appreciate you stopping by 😊

Thanks for stopping by 😊

Great idea! Thanks so much for sharing 😊

Hmmm... I'm sure there has to be a way. I hope someone else that has had that issue can chime in. Can you put vents at each end and drop the ceiling a bit? Nix the baffles and maybe that would give some "attic like" air flow?