WINTER Is Here and MORE PIGLETS Are Coming!

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  • čas přidán 26. 11. 2021
  • Winter is here and more piglets are coming! Brownie the sow is nearing her due date and I have to get her farrowing pen ready. Farrowing piglets in cold weather can be tricky, and I want to make sure everything is ready. Also, I visit with Red's three week-old piglets and the pigs in the field, and talk about an alternative feeding approach I've started with our cull heifers.
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Komentáře • 327

  • @cynthiaparsons9339
    @cynthiaparsons9339 Před 2 lety +14

    I've been watching you for a while now. My husband doesn't watch the farm videos. My husband loves to watch people redoing old houses. He can in and said...honey you need to watch this man redo his old farm house. I started to laugh and said honey that's Pete. He's the man I watch working on his farm.

  • @Papamoka
    @Papamoka Před 2 lety +29

    Deep Purple on a banjo. That was hilarious Pete! Enjoy your winter of fiddling with equipment. And choresssssssssssssssssssss

    • @bobwellman9717
      @bobwellman9717 Před 2 lety +3

      I had to come back after several hours to see if anyone else heard "Smoke On The Water". Glad I'm not the only one.

  • @gustavbaltes27
    @gustavbaltes27 Před 2 lety +2

    The most legendary thing I've ever seen. Smoke on the water on the banjo intro...

  • @keithnavarro2930
    @keithnavarro2930 Před 2 lety +17

    Pete, I don't know how you do your chores without carrying tools. I carry a 6-in-1 screwdriver, pliers, flashlight, small screwdriver with a magnet and a pencil. Always a piece of paper on me to make a note. I'd be lost without my tools at my side. I'm a little jealous.

  • @chellybarnard6394
    @chellybarnard6394 Před 2 lety +2

    You crack me up! The banjo solo! 😂🤣😂

  • @martyjewell710
    @martyjewell710 Před 2 lety +19

    I never get bored watching the repetitive chores! I find it relaxing and therapeutic. And somehow I always learn something. Thanks to all of you making my life a little better everyday.

  • @patriciaabell9393
    @patriciaabell9393 Před 2 lety +1

    Smoke on the water on a banjo!? Never a shortage of clever irony with your channel! ♡

  • @SuperAdam1313
    @SuperAdam1313 Před 2 lety +4

    Deck screws, the greatest invention of the late 20 century. I haven't used a nail in 20 years!

  • @unclesquirrel6951
    @unclesquirrel6951 Před 2 lety +4

    After watching deliverance I have a hard time listening to my banjo without getting nervous lol

  • @anthonyhengst2908
    @anthonyhengst2908 Před 2 lety

    Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow. Just a couple of months ago it was hay cutting.... How time flies!!

  • @lifeoutdoorseveryday1682
    @lifeoutdoorseveryday1682 Před 2 lety +16

    I have an idea: once your sweet-feed heifers are cut and packed, have your dad over for a side-by-side taste test to compare against the 100% grass fed ones. It would be neat to see an “outside” opinion.

  • @donaldwallace7934
    @donaldwallace7934 Před 2 lety +21

    It definitely looks cold there, but it was very peaceful watching you do chores with the snow coming down, and forking hay to the steers in the latter part of the video. Looking forward to the mechanical videos Pete!! Stay warm!!

  • @spoonsmith9506
    @spoonsmith9506 Před 2 lety

    I love it when you find them in a pile and startle them. it's hilarious.

  • @karenspeer7378
    @karenspeer7378 Před 2 lety +6

    I Love that you like to try different ways of doing things!! I Hope you have a Wonderful Weekend!! 😀❤⚘

  • @debiecollins2243
    @debiecollins2243 Před 2 lety +1

    Your what I call : The Mr. Roger's of the farm! ( So mild mannered)

  • @caseyhymas6803
    @caseyhymas6803 Před 2 lety +1

    Pete, you should do a compilation video of the the Dad Jokes you’ve told. 😂❤️ It sure would be fun to watch with my kid.

  • @tokencivilian8507
    @tokencivilian8507 Před 2 lety +24

    Another fine vid. I guess its coming up toward one of two "bad days" on the farm, at least for those male piglets. Hopefully Brownie produces a good litter for you. I'm looking forward to the comparison vid on the grain supplemented cows vs the straight grass fed, not only weight, but meat and how they do at the market. The Bearded Butchers did one on how the two types come out from their perspective and I thought it was quite interesting.

  • @annwitzel9630
    @annwitzel9630 Před 2 lety +1

    We love the banjo prelude .LOVE IT

  • @Tethys213
    @Tethys213 Před 2 lety +1

    Blistering version of Smoke on the Water! Made my day.

  • @raymondmiller5098
    @raymondmiller5098 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for your willingness to do a video today even if the weather wasn't exactly "temperate". I've noticed recently (and esp. in this vid - but I assume the snow and low temp. today played a role) how very quiet and serene it is on your farm. Excluding your narration, the only other sounds today were from the livestock. In other words, no sounds such as the "delights" of the constant rumble of traffic, periodic car alarms, and other types of man-made noise pollution. Coming from the suburbs, this tranquility you and your family have is really poignant - and rare in 21st Century America. It's how most rural people lived before widespread mechanization. You're a lucky guy, Pete.

  • @noregrets7469
    @noregrets7469 Před rokem

    The little roaches are beautiful with their different color palettes 🎨

  • @jimjim7708
    @jimjim7708 Před 2 lety

    I miss my piggies and can't wait until spring to get more. Thanks for lending yours for a bit.

  • @grammybear4226
    @grammybear4226 Před 2 lety

    🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️ 🎀

  • @litesronno1shome
    @litesronno1shome Před 2 lety +1

    a joke doesn't become a dad joke until its full groan

  • @martincowie4277
    @martincowie4277 Před 2 lety

    Keep on living the farm dream we all enjoy your wise earthly words.

  • @franjohns2612
    @franjohns2612 Před 2 lety +5

    Those little piglets sure are growing fast,so cute.
    You sounded pretty good on that banjo. Hope you have a great day, thanks for sharing. I love watching you guys taking care of things around the farm🙋

  • @lpatters18
    @lpatters18 Před 2 lety +39

    Pete, what a great guy. You take care of your animals so well. It’s like they are part of the family. Enjoy the rest of weekend.

  • @megb9700
    @megb9700 Před 2 lety +3

    I enjoy your farm scenes no matter the weather. I lived next to a farm as a child, and helped out whenever they needed me for pin money. I’m curious about what other people and farmers do in the winter ❄️.

  • @sarahburkdorf8338
    @sarahburkdorf8338 Před 2 lety +11

    You're piglets look great !
    So uniformed in size

  • @charlieslorenson1861
    @charlieslorenson1861 Před 2 lety +8

    Just want to say Pete Your Grave explaining stuff with my past construction history it would have been interesting to listen to you as an architect

  • @dan_6915
    @dan_6915 Před 2 lety

    Man, i love this life.
    My folks had animals at their country side property, back in the day..

  • @stevenpage3311
    @stevenpage3311 Před 2 lety +7

    I’m ready to hear the first run, run , run , run for the piglets 😀 I hope you and your family had a great thanksgiving Pete!!!

  • @JAdams-jx5ek
    @JAdams-jx5ek Před 2 lety

    The rooting instinct is strong - even at three weeks they root in the wood shavings.

  • @williamlee1273
    @williamlee1273 Před 2 lety

    Smoke on the water on the 5 string, a man of many talents

  • @jimsteele7108
    @jimsteele7108 Před 2 lety

    Piglets are so much fun to watch run and play

  • @marinagallant1847
    @marinagallant1847 Před měsícem

    Pete, your eyes are a beautiful, piercing blue

  • @kiprussell6102
    @kiprussell6102 Před 2 lety +1

    Pete somehow we all enjoy watching you do the chores maybe because we're not doing them at the time I don't know why. I do enjoy little pigs been at it almost 50 years and still never get tired of little pigs. Butcher size hogs on the other hand bring out a new vocabulary lol. Keep up the good work and God bless you all

  • @goldysmith6953
    @goldysmith6953 Před 2 lety

    You sure bring back a life a lot of memories even your bad jokes remind me of my dad

  • @judyabernathy80
    @judyabernathy80 Před 2 lety

    Unbelievable!! Lol Love it. You are such a good owner of animals. You take such great care of them. ❣️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼❣️

  • @robertleigh559
    @robertleigh559 Před 2 lety +2

    My local Walmart sells grain fed steaks and grass fed steaks and I've tried them both often. There is no doubt in my mind that the grain fed are the most tender. Twice the marbling. Period. Thank you. Love your vlogs.

  • @jeannedigennaro6484
    @jeannedigennaro6484 Před 2 lety +1

    These piglets are adorable.

  • @andyprivett2699
    @andyprivett2699 Před 2 lety +3

    A good video always has a “dad joke”

  • @382rick
    @382rick Před 2 lety +1

    Smoke on the water on a banjo genius simply genius.

  • @Rumblestrip
    @Rumblestrip Před 2 lety +6

    Barley, ive found works well with pork... Ive also enjoyed corn fed beef rather well. Personal opinion. Sweet feed and crack corn were a staple for the horses when i was growing up. Pretty cheap at the silos to get the bed of the truck filled with cracked corn. Lay a tarp in the bed before filling, easy to unload as i recall.

  • @mikegerich1993
    @mikegerich1993 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Pete, I like watching you do chores makes me feel like I'm right there and helps me through my day

  • @Kelleena1on1
    @Kelleena1on1 Před 2 lety +3

    I love seeing your animals, its so cool the way u show them , also hiw u explain all yr chores and problem solve. I want to pitch in to help often ,lol

  • @Classifiedreality
    @Classifiedreality Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing...your "routine" is my entertainment.....thank you👨‍🌾👍😎

  • @andrewread8370
    @andrewread8370 Před 2 lety

    why did the snowman have a smile---------He herd the snow blower was coming

  • @ellisc.foleyjr9778
    @ellisc.foleyjr9778 Před 2 lety +3

    Another great video Pete, well you faired better with this storm than we did!. we got a good 10inches of new snow. fact i just came in from shoveling the porches, the shed, the car, and getting it started to clear off the snow. got the mower started to keep it limber and batt. charged. windy gusty 24F so we share a lot of the same chores. except my live stock went the way of the traveler years ago. Too old to mess with that stuff anymore. so I sit and watch you younger guys have all the fun! Can't wait for those tractor parts to get here and the MD coming into the garage. thanks so much for taking the time. and for sharing. ECF

  • @cherylmiller5438
    @cherylmiller5438 Před 2 lety

    Pete u r so smart those little guys sure have the colors

  • @bmcintyre1423
    @bmcintyre1423 Před 2 lety

    Loved the opening smoke on the water riff. Haha. That was unbeeleaveable. Video idea for winter - new pig shelter above grade to keep it dry

  • @vickiemeisinger9632
    @vickiemeisinger9632 Před rokem

    Pete, I poppdon’t know that I’ve ever sent this to you but I think you have as nice looking Sows and pigs as I have ever seen. So many cells are real long and tall but they’re not filled out nice and lean like yours are❣️❣️😊Truly, also, is Your Red sow♥️♥️t is such a beautiful sow!!!!
    Cute pigs come From beautiful Mom’s I really admire how kind you are to your animals and I think that reflects in their temperament around you as well
    It was nice to see you and Hillary together again on a video and again she’s wearing red and looking really nice. I vote it’s her best color for sure
    I’m with Hillary when it gets cold do it you have to do and then get a good book and read!! I think it’s more of us retake on the attitude of the important it is to rest during the winter months because you work so hard the other nine months of the year we would be better off.

  • @billysmith6131
    @billysmith6131 Před 2 lety

    Happy Thanks Giving to You, Hilary and the kids. Looking forward to any video you put out.......just take us with ya!!!

  • @cityvibegirl
    @cityvibegirl Před 2 lety

    *HI PETE AND HILLARY AND PIGGLETS* 👋

  • @lolosonny1997
    @lolosonny1997 Před 2 lety

    UnBEElievable...OK keep going! Tnx Pete you keep us warm in winter. Take care

  • @genewileyopa
    @genewileyopa Před 2 lety +22

    Meat taste depends a lot on what your raised with. Some like the grain as I do. Others grass fed. My daughter had some grass feed and did not like it. Those little pigs are sure growing. I'm ready for the MD build again Pete. Thanks for sharing Iowa is watching :)

  • @bmanferlife
    @bmanferlife Před 2 lety

    I hope you have a BETTER day! 💙

  • @clbudd
    @clbudd Před 2 lety +2

    I'm 59 yrs old and still love the first snow every year. I've tried some grass-fed beef and have difficulty getting used to the flavor. I think many people are so used to the taste of beef from the grocery store. I live near where there are several feed lots in New Mexico and west Texas.

    • @lindalumae
      @lindalumae Před 2 lety +1

      The first time I had it I thought it had gone bad. The smell was very different and so was the taste. Since I can’t afford it in a regular basis I’ve never gotten used to the taste but hopefully someday I can buy it more.

  • @donbright3340
    @donbright3340 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for honest presentation of small farm life.

  • @tommybounds3220
    @tommybounds3220 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for your videos your intros are always lively

  • @katieandkevinsears7724

    Feeding the girls the grain will make it easier to load them in the trailer when the time comes.

  • @Dan-qy1rg
    @Dan-qy1rg Před 2 lety +3

    Well put Pete! These issues highlight some of the decisions that farmers make when determining what to cull, and what to keep. Great explanation, thanks for sharing. I hope you and your family had a safe and joyful Thanksgiving! I also hope the same for today, Sunday and the week ahead.

  • @badassmother1426
    @badassmother1426 Před 2 lety

    I'm not tired of watching you feed the cows and pigs. These images give me so much peace! Thank you for sharing.

  • @jondaniel540
    @jondaniel540 Před 2 lety

    I never get tired of your videos Pete. Thank you.

  • @ginog4480
    @ginog4480 Před 2 lety

    Smoke on the water off a banjo just hurts my ears😂😂🤣🤣👍👍Looking forward to the tractor video's.

  • @maryalexander4091
    @maryalexander4091 Před 2 lety

    Kicking those bales in the pig pens looks so satisfying!

  • @RatdogDRB
    @RatdogDRB Před 2 lety

    Hope you folks had a very nice Thanksgiving Day all together at home. Always enjoy the tasks at hand you share with us. Thank you for what you do.

  • @Marialyse
    @Marialyse Před 2 lety +1

    Mom hollers, kids head for the hills. Lol

  • @RichGrimshaw
    @RichGrimshaw Před 2 lety

    Thanks, Pete.

  • @jasondk5127
    @jasondk5127 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Pete for an awesome video! I really enjoyed it!

  • @freddking4389
    @freddking4389 Před 2 lety

    That Bee joke was intense Pete!

  • @richardbohlingsr3490
    @richardbohlingsr3490 Před 2 lety

    Things are looking good on the farm and slowing down for winter. It's good to slow down and kick back for awhile. You'll be out cutting firewood soon enough.

  • @rancancookcanoy9768
    @rancancookcanoy9768 Před 2 lety

    Pete another good video. Thank you.

  • @patmadix172
    @patmadix172 Před 2 lety

    Thanks again for sharing. Farm fresh is the best

  • @stephenbontrager5894
    @stephenbontrager5894 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video Pete always look forward to your next video have learned so much about everything watching you

  • @CliffsideStables
    @CliffsideStables Před 2 lety

    Pete, tuning in to watch your videos is a always one of those ahhhhh moments! Please keep it up. Tim

  • @camicri4263
    @camicri4263 Před 2 lety

    Have a great weekend! Hugs🤗💜🤗

  • @carlfoltz4244
    @carlfoltz4244 Před 2 lety

    Smoke On the Banjo? Cool. Left handed banjo at that. I like it.

  • @mattclark5480
    @mattclark5480 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video Pete

  • @AndrewHCann
    @AndrewHCann Před 2 lety

    Excellent video Pete :) also amazing me mom pig & piglets like wood first ever heard of it too and never knew of too! Also on home farm how we keep outside cows water bowl we had pipe in floors inside barn buy plastic PCV pipe on floor pen of steal tap from well and cows body heat warm up to keep from freezing up and flow not bad! When got super cold of - 0'F or cold temperatures had turn electric warm wrap on pipe inside barn plug in get unfozen it on steal well part ! Warmer part was like battery warm but coil spring slingie selve on transformer with 3 prong power cord! Interesting tool it was see only need turn for 1 hour it was low amps per minute and won't kill animal get drink at water bowl buy shock them to!

  • @cindyschenk6824
    @cindyschenk6824 Před 2 lety +1

    You got snow!!!! I'm up for some more banjo picking during the winter months. Can't wait for the new piglets!

  • @carlcranson5487
    @carlcranson5487 Před 2 lety

    Another great video thanks Pete, look forward to more!

  • @iainpaton7129
    @iainpaton7129 Před 2 lety

    Keep the great work up and please keep the great videos coming friend from Scotland 👍😀

  • @julieoneil1279
    @julieoneil1279 Před 2 lety

    love watching your channel-- so inspiring on so many levels faith in humanity is always found by watching you and your family keeping on keeping on---

  • @scrappyquilter102
    @scrappyquilter102 Před 2 lety

    You are an interesting fellow. Good to watch. I liked that you let us see the pigs for a lengthy period. Please continue. Best, Liz in Canada

  • @retiredatforty
    @retiredatforty Před 2 lety +3

    Been following you since 60k subscribers, Pete, and I just now realized that you have two barns. Oof! Would you consider, if you haven’t already and I missed it, doing a drone flyover video of the property so we can mentally map out where the various buildings are, relative to each other and the fields?

  • @pal6598
    @pal6598 Před 2 lety +1

    Those are some great sows, and nice piglets!

  • @antoninanderson2015
    @antoninanderson2015 Před 2 lety

    Always good to watch your videos

  • @kellyjoyce2399
    @kellyjoyce2399 Před rokem

    I love those dad jokes 🤣

  • @fallingzeppelin69
    @fallingzeppelin69 Před 2 lety

    I love your channel Pete. Thanks a bunch

  • @LordUSABless
    @LordUSABless Před 2 lety

    Another great video Pete. The piglets are so cute!

  • @rogercoffey970
    @rogercoffey970 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for another very informative video.

  • @lilly3628
    @lilly3628 Před 2 lety +1

    The old school farmers here in North Central Florida used to finish off the hogs by releasing them in peanut fields grown for that purpose. They said the meat
    Had a wonderful flavor.

    • @brucethomas3100
      @brucethomas3100 Před 2 lety

      Carol H
      I don't know how true it is, I heard a story some time ago, that in order to produce Virginia hams the pigs were fed 75% peanuts and 25% corn to get the correct lean to fat, flavor ratio.

  • @conniealmeida3373
    @conniealmeida3373 Před 2 lety

    The piglets are growing so fast. You sure are a great caregiver to your animals. 🐖 🐖 🐄 🐄 🐓 🐓

  • @juliegolub2602
    @juliegolub2602 Před 2 lety

    So cute to watch. Those little piglets.

  • @putnutskitchen9342
    @putnutskitchen9342 Před 2 lety

    I really enjoy your videos as well as your disposition.
    We are in the midst of buying a 77.6 acre plot here in the Ozarks in Arkansas and many are like refresher courses from when I farm handed as a young man.
    I also love that you haven't "sold out", even a little bit. I am sure you get hit with all kinds of offers to promote things on your channel and you don't promote the consumerist attitude in the world today, but a fiscally conservative way of living simple. It is refreshing, educational, entertaining and encouraging.
    Thank you.

  • @Sheenasalesthriftytreasures

    Great video thank you for sharing your day

  • @dwaynekoblitz6032
    @dwaynekoblitz6032 Před 2 lety

    The black mottled piglet is beautiful. All of their different colors are awesome.

  • @davescouten7813
    @davescouten7813 Před 2 lety

    Good morning Pete I feed crack corn roasted flakes soybeans to the cattle and I find them to finish out quite nicely .Have good day 🇨🇦

  • @Beautifuldisasterdanae

    Hello Pete thank you for another great video I laughed so hard probley harder than I should have when ylu called the piglets "roaches" I thought that was a good one but your right they run & scatter just like roaches do when that light comes on I hope you & the family have a great Sunday 💜