Homestead Timelapse - First 6 Months | How We Made it Happen as Newbies

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  • Welcome to Calico Cow Acres, we're Mickayla and Taylor! We have a new-to-us 8 acre homestead in the foothills of North Carolina. Our homestead used to be a horse farm, and we're working to transform it into our dream property!
    Timelapse of how we found, bought, & started our 8 acre homestead from abandoned land as total newbies with Full Time Jobs in our dream location! This is the first 6 months…don’t forget to subscribe to see our progress every Sunday in our weekly vlogs!
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    About The Calico & The Cow:
    We're Mickayla and Taylor & Calico Cow Acres is the culmination of years of dreaming, wondering what our purpose on this Earth is and how we can make an impact. We’ve been figuring out our passions, testing out avenues that didn’t quite suit us - until we made our way to this overgrown, abandoned horse farm in the foothills of North Carolina.
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  • @calicocowacres
    @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว +53

    ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THIS VIDEO: HEY GUYS, I KNOW THE MUSIC IS LOUD AND I AM VERY SORRY. I'M STILL NEW TO EDITING & HAVE AN ANCIENT COMPUTER THAT LEADS ME ASTRAY WITH MY SOUND SOMETIMES. UNFORTUNATELY, I CANNOT CHANGE IT FOR THIS VIDEO WITHOUT DELETING IT COMPLETELY, RE-EDITING, AND RE-UPLOADING IT & I DON'T HAVE THE CAPACITY FOR THAT TASK AT THE MOMENT. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING & I HOPE YOU'LL STICK AROUND. 💚

    • @LanMysPage
      @LanMysPage 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Great video! Don't stress the small stuff. 🌻

    • @janetkoball44
      @janetkoball44 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'll stick around. Thanks

    • @annamschnetzer4036
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      I didn't notice the loud music until I read this! LOL

    • @farmernledell
      @farmernledell 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Can’t please everyone all the time that being said I thought it was a great video and well narrated!

    • @kimberlyschiele1117
      @kimberlyschiele1117 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey there. Im a new subscriber. Came from the Hollars.... I literally search for them everyday. I love their story and now your story too. I will definitely stay subscribed for years! Looking fwd to bing watching to catch up on your channel. I have 1 Q for you... How easy/hard was it to find work once moving to NC?

  • @kristitilves3292
    @kristitilves3292 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    You kids are out of this world. I wish I was younger and not disabled. The best of luck.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Aww this is sweet of you! Thank you! 🥰

    • @joydanlovelace
      @joydanlovelace ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have to find your Village! ❤

    • @donnascott1009
      @donnascott1009 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same disabled and old, what a dream your living.

    • @carolynh8866
      @carolynh8866 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Don't let age or disability stop you. I started my journey as a single 50+ yo woman with rheumatoid arthritis...14 years later I'm still going strong and my RA is totally controlled ....theres not much I can't do.

    • @tracywinfield7789
      @tracywinfield7789 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I think alot of us who are disabled are grateful to vicariously live through people like you and the Hollars...
      Welcome to my rotation 🎉

  • @keithramsdell2691
    @keithramsdell2691 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Wow, sometimes TH-cam’s algorithm produces beautiful gems such as this. You’re an amazing storyteller. This is the first one we’ve watched. Can’t wait to catch up on your experiences. Be very proud of all you’re accomplishing and what is yet to come. Waving from our 2 acres of clay in Caldwell, County in NC.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is so sweet 💕 I hope you enjoy our other videos, as well! Looks like we're almost neighbors😌 we're in Rutherford County!

    • @brendameyer3055
      @brendameyer3055 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Love this! We came over from the Hollar homestead and subscribed. We wish you all the best!!

    • @vondelllyon311
      @vondelllyon311 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@calicocowacres{}{ó

  • @goodenough6331
    @goodenough6331 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi there - Hollar Homestead sent me. Glad to be here and to enjoy your journey.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello! We’re so happy to have you here ☺️

  • @HomesteadOnAPrayer
    @HomesteadOnAPrayer ปีที่แล้ว +31

    What a beautiful property, and an amazing story! It looks like you’ve made great progress already in such a short time.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much! We’re really trying to get this place up & running as quickly as we can 💃🏼

  • @stephaniewilson8706
    @stephaniewilson8706 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I found you through your recent video about YT earnings and now here I am. I got so emotional watching this for some reason. It's crazy to me how quickly you've done so much!

  • @cynthiawilliams3213
    @cynthiawilliams3213 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Came over after watching the Hollars. Now subscribed because I like what you are doing.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well hey there! Thanks so much for coming over to our little corner of the internet & for subscribing 😊

  • @marilynmarilynohearn476
    @marilynmarilynohearn476 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You-all are amazing. God Bless you and keep you and give you peace.

  • @sharonpack4889
    @sharonpack4889 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh, Dang. Congratulations. You have done a lot in six months. you both are rock stars.... And don't forget to take your great down time. Love each other. Have faith.. You Both will go far. God Bless

  • @JamieSantos
    @JamieSantos 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing accomplishments!!! Just a breathtaking property and ambition!

  • @kimlee5811
    @kimlee5811 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hollar Homestead sent me, you guys are amazing. Keep up the good work and keep staying positive.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi there! Thanks for coming over to our channel. We're happy to have ya! 😊 Thanks for your nice comment, too!

    • @catherinemcnamara1141
      @catherinemcnamara1141 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too!

  • @gaylemoreno6614
    @gaylemoreno6614 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful! Together you two got this! Proud of you! 🥰from a 66 yr old So.Cal. grandmother. Time goes by so fast. Building something together makes a marriage stronger.🙏❤️

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love this comment. Thank you!

  • @Martty55
    @Martty55 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I enjoyed your video very much and I'm glad you had fun at the Hollar's learning how to process chickens. They're great people.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed, they're great! Thanks so much for watching our video. So glad you enjoyed it!☺

  • @brendamontanye9877
    @brendamontanye9877 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a cool recap. I think you'll be glad that you compiled the footage and memories while they are fresh; sometimes the details fade with time. It will be nice for you to look back on. Sometimes I think that we aren't getting anything done and then I'll come across a stray picture and will be reminded of some progress I had forgotten about. That's comforting and encouraging. It will also be a good video for folks new to the channel later, for them to understand your "context".
    Hope you're having (or had?) a nice time in a warm climate this week!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I totally agree & im glad you liked it! That’s why I’m trying to film everything, I absolutely adore lookin back on memories & this whole process is so magical and so much work I don’t ever want to forget it. I made this our channel trailer so new friends can see it first thing☺️

    • @janetkoball44
      @janetkoball44 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      A great channel trailer. Thanks

  • @losnolt
    @losnolt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Beautiful! How lucky you are to have someone to work through all that with you! I loved watching your journey. Can’t wait for more!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much! We both feel so lucky to have each other & we really enjoy working on all of this stuff together 😊

  • @karenwood8300
    @karenwood8300 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Popping over from Holler Homestead. Looking forward to more.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for stopping by! We're happy to have you here!☺

  • @sounditout34
    @sounditout34 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Clicking on this video this morning, I did not expect to tear up. The way you narrated your journey was just beautiful.

  • @gardeninggalagain
    @gardeninggalagain 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nothing like a southern sunset!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agreed! It’s just a different kind of beautiful!

  • @jerrybrady9103
    @jerrybrady9103 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Enjoyed your video about your journey and glad you ended up back in NC! Found you thru Hollar Homestead! 😊

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much!!! 🥰

  • @stevealldred4424
    @stevealldred4424 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a cool video! My wife and I enjoyed it very much. The Hollar's brought us to your channel and what a blessing! Thanks again for the video and we'll be looking forward to even more!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it🥹 we really appreciate you coming to check out our lil channel❤️

  • @simoneconsciousobserver3105
    @simoneconsciousobserver3105 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Just when I thought I couldnt possibly subscribe to another homestead channel, here I am via Holler Homestead, I loved this intro to your channel and am excited for you both. What a nice score, a big house and eight acres. Continued blessings of abundance and wisdom

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      HAHA well this is super flattering! Thank you for subscribing😆❤️ we appreciate it SO much!🥹

  • @jasonconway5197
    @jasonconway5197 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great story and great storytelling! I am paralyzed and live in my wheelchair; however, I dream of my wife and I moving to some property, buying a compact tractor, and creating a little homestead. Best of luck and looking forward to more videos and updates.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a cool story that would be, and I hope you can make that happen someday! I’m glad you’re enjoying our videos🥰

  • @robinbearden7158
    @robinbearden7158 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Girl thats not a house thats a home. Love your garden areas too.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว

      We’re definitely making it home🥰 thank you so much!

  • @betsyhills7845
    @betsyhills7845 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hollers encouraged me to come over and say “hi” . You guys rock!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well HEY!😊 thanks for coming on over & checking us out😁❤️

  • @marypaintscrossbow5654
    @marypaintscrossbow5654 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a beautiful project 😊 and fantastic energy you have 😊 Bravo for you ❤❤❤❤

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! ☺

  • @sgrvtl7183
    @sgrvtl7183 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lots of energy! Youth on Your Side💜🦋 fantastic work and so wonderful you got 8 acres‼️👌

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha sometimes we don’t feel so young 😂 but yes we both love to be working on projects! Thank you so much!☺️

  • @ellentaylor4351
    @ellentaylor4351 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    CONGRATULATIONS wonderful story telling and doing an amazing job. 💗📣

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed it!

  • @loissaedder2214
    @loissaedder2214 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well done you two! You have achieved so much. Interesting story you have to tell.
    Hello from Australia

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! Anytime someone asks me our “story” I’m just going to send them this video because it’s obviously way too difficult to explain in person😂

  • @susanmarsh5648
    @susanmarsh5648 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching you guys exhausts me. You have so much energy. You are doing such a great job.
    We recently moved from our 25 acre homestead we had been on for 23 years. We now have 50 acres🎉 but we are starting from scratch. Going slow but steady. Considering we are 72 years young I think we are making progress but it is slow going.
    I really enjoyed watching the beginning of your journey.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I won't lie and say we don't get exhausted, we do! But we have a lot of passion for what we're doing. thank you for watching! Sounds like you're doing a ton, too. Slow & steady is the best way!

  • @zacharygonsalves5451
    @zacharygonsalves5451 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I not sure I’ve ever been prouder of strangers. Keep up the good work!!!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don’t think a comment has ever made me smile more than this one haha this is so nice of you. Thank you! ❤️☺️

  • @cyrusneal7697
    @cyrusneal7697 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I saw you on The Hollar Homestead. Welcome to NC. I’m in Kings Mtn near Charlotte. I can’t wait to binge watch your channel. Good luck with your homestead.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello! Thank you! We looked at some houses over near your area originally I think. We’re happy to have you here❤️🥰

  • @esthergerlitz2359
    @esthergerlitz2359 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That’s incredible! This gives me inspiration in the future that I can do this too. It’s hard to imagine having full time jobs and also running a homestead. It seeing that y’all are doing it gives me lots of inspiration

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We won't lie & say it's not hard work! But it feels so worth it & we seriously believe if we can do it, then you can, too! I think you just reallllly have to pick and choose what you want to focus on one project at a time so that you can give it the attention it deserves. Things take longer when you also have a full time job - but they eventually get done & you feel sooo proud! I say go for it when you can!

  • @jenniferwilliams545
    @jenniferwilliams545 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I came over from The Hollar Homestead and I subscribed.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi there! Welcome to the channel. So happy to have you here!☺

  • @fredgervin9930
    @fredgervin9930 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video! You two are so determined. You keep it going nonstop, you do not drone on. All of the best to you both!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Aw thank you! What a kind comment. Thanks for watching & we're glad you enjoyed our video ☺

  • @lydialangfordjoiner765
    @lydialangfordjoiner765 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is utterly amazing to watch and your writing, oh, my- fantastic! I think you two will do well because you’ve done it all well already, and no reason it should stop.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow thank you so much!!! We're so glad you enjoyed the video :)

  • @CarlosGBLDRHOU
    @CarlosGBLDRHOU 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A true modern time love story ❤❤❤
    Love the narration

  • @goodenough6331
    @goodenough6331 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    After listening to your story, I was so happy that you have followed your heart. I am 77 years old and live in SE Illinois. I have always followed my heart (in different ways) but I love the earth and I still grow a little kitchen garden (which I have just put to bed for the winter). I am an avid fan of homesteading channels and will certainly be watching for your posts. I love Hollar Homestead channel and I guess I live vicariously through them (and with you too). Much love to you and your husband. Till we meet again.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We’re so happy to have you here! Thanks so much for coming over to our channel! Glad to hear your story & that you see we’re just trying to pursue our dreams because that’s truly what we’re here for!❤️☺️

  • @cameowww
    @cameowww ปีที่แล้ว +5

    YOU GUYS ARE SO COOL AND INSPIRATIONAL!!! Wowow Eric and I loved watching this. Thank you for sharing your journey!!!❤
    Also fort chimkem, I LOVE THAT😂😂😂

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m glad you guys liked it! This video has me in my feels everytime I watch it 😆😅
      Someone suggested we call it the ChickInn but fort chimken just really stuck😂

  • @denisewilson8367
    @denisewilson8367 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Congratulations! I'm glad you found "HOME" after all its not easy. You've done a lot and I'm sure it will triple by the time the 1St anniversary comes around.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We’re definitely here plugging away at projects one day at a time🫶🏼

  • @echo1020lukka
    @echo1020lukka 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your beautiful dreams coming true! Well done. The Hollar's sent me. :) So glad they did

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We’re so happy to have you here! Thank you!❤️

  • @oceanluv88
    @oceanluv88 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hollers sent me. Good luck with all your endeavors.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcome! And thank you🥰

  • @DreamAimCreate
    @DreamAimCreate ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing journey! ❤ Such an inspiration!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you liked the video! Thank you for watching 🥰🥰

  • @krickette5569
    @krickette5569 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Saw you on the Hollar's channel and have already made it through three of your videos! Congrats on your wedding!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for coming over! We’re happy to have you & hope you’re enjoying our videos😊😊 thank you!

  • @beckybox2596
    @beckybox2596 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It is my belief that a considerable amount of U Tube viewers are either too old or those who physically cannot do the work needed to live out their dream as homesteaders. I fit both categories. Watching videos like yours allow me to see the the joy and the struggles making your dream come true. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I look forward to watching you all grow. You have come along way. I celebrate you both and your dream. Be careful and take it a bit slower. Remember to enjoy the journey! Blessings from your new viewer

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So happy to have you here! Thank you so much for such a lovely comment!☺

  • @sherrywright4557
    @sherrywright4557 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congratulations on your hard work, determination, and being such good people that other good people were inspired to help you. Bravo! May God bless you & protect you, & inspire you in your journey to create a homestead that feeds your vision and your bellies! I'm not sure why I cried watching people I don't know overcome tremendous challenges as they tried to create a future for themselves...other than the Hope it gives that there are still some Americans willing to work hard to achieve something of lasting value & self sufficiency. Thank you for sharing your struggles & victories. I'll be watching! ❤

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thanks so much! this is such a nice comment. thanks for watching!

  • @shugmagnolia188
    @shugmagnolia188 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🎉thank you for sharing your journey of homesteading. I'm so proud of you guys! There's hope and you guys proved it!!❤❤❤

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aww thank you for watching! So glad you enjoyed this video😄❤️

  • @SherrillLBrill
    @SherrillLBrill 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ur blessed , it won't always seem that way, but don't give up. Keep ur faith.

  • @AudraT
    @AudraT 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What an amazing journey.

  • @larryparish8708
    @larryparish8708 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just Subbed, Hollar Homestead regular viewer. Nicely done and I have volume control.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      HA! Thank you! You gave me a laugh. We're still practicing our video/youtube skills. Appreciate you stopping by our channel!💕😊

  • @tdewtx
    @tdewtx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I saw you on the holler homestead helping with the chickens. REally enjoyed your video and subbed!!!! Great job so far.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for coming over to our channel! I’m so so happy you’re enjoying it🥰🥰 thanks for subbing!

  • @opperman818
    @opperman818 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Loved it ❤ Such great story telling

  • @islandgardener158
    @islandgardener158 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hollars sent me, I like your channel already

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is so sweet! Thanks for stopping by 😊 we appreciate it!

  • @terrydesjardins2265
    @terrydesjardins2265 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did not want this video to end

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aww this is so nice!

  • @mikelellao1389
    @mikelellao1389 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Saw you on hollar homestead helping with all their chickens. Decided to take a peek and liked and subscribe. Good luck on your journey. Love the video

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi there! Thanks for giving us a chance & for subscribing! We appreciate it🥰

  • @lugzitho
    @lugzitho ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant you guys! Congratulations on your property and finally settling. Good luck and God bless

  • @usa2342
    @usa2342 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guys are so creative! Blessings to you guys!

  • @felicitywoodruffe4087
    @felicitywoodruffe4087 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow this popped up for me today and i thought can i be bothered to watch all of this ? I clicked and now im at the end and wishing there was more .i loved it .your stamina, your vision ,your hard work and progress .just wow.very ,very well done .i wish you success with all your plans and dreams but sure you dont need my good wishes.congratulations on all you have achieved .

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We’re so glad you decided to watch & enjoyed it! That means so much to us!☺️ thanks so much for watching and for your sweet comment!!!🫶🏼

  • @susanharrell2629
    @susanharrell2629 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an awesome and amazing job you’ve done! Very inspiring ❤

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video🥰

  • @fernetworek9030
    @fernetworek9030 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am loving your positive attitude and the ability to stick to something that could be overwhelming!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! We definitely try to keep our eyes on the big picture😊

  • @christineortmann359
    @christineortmann359 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job- we have a 1.8 acre homestead- spent 20 years planning and planting. We picked over 200 lbs of cherries this year!
    Just from our 4 Nanking bushes and 1 lg cherry tree. Plus we have Apples 5 varieties, 2 different pears, 1 peach and 2 nectarines.
    Oh and we had a bumper crop of Concord grapes- over 200 lbs over a 3 weeks. I have 2 juice steamers- they are a must! Oh I forgot to mention red raspberries and lg thornless blackberries.
    We have over 20 laying hens that inhabit our orchard surrounded by electric poultry fence. Keeps the fox, coyotes etc out of the yard.
    Blessings to you on your adventure.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow this is awesome! So much produce! We are stoked for the day that we will be harvesting from our own fruit trees and bushes, too!

  • @kellyhunter8804
    @kellyhunter8804 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your story. Follow your dreams when you are young. It makes a big difference.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! And yes, we’re SO happy we got on track towards our dreams so early in life! ❤️

  • @sherryblankenship9162
    @sherryblankenship9162 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just saw you on the Holler Homesteader. This is a beautiful video...

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much for coming over to check out our channel🥰 and for your sweet comment! Glad you liked it😁

  • @harrietpeabody2118
    @harrietpeabody2118 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your journey! I wish you many blessings beautiful soul's 🌷🌻🐝🐕

  • @MuhammedAli-td5qs
    @MuhammedAli-td5qs 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such an amazing video. Loved watching the whole journey.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @amyomalley1041
    @amyomalley1041 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im excited to watch your journey unfold. Fun watching young kids living out a dream and putting in all the work.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We’re so happy to have you here! Thanks for watching & thank you for such a nice comment ☺️

  • @richardroyles1423
    @richardroyles1423 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One step at a time. God bless.

  • @Swiftriver12987
    @Swiftriver12987 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great story! Good job you two!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!

  • @christinestephenson1742
    @christinestephenson1742 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! That is great! I'm so happy for you getting out of the Detroit area! I moved to Texas from Michigan in 1981, have lived there ever since. Best thing I ever did and this move for you was the best thing you ever did! I love your house, it was worth the work to fix it! Beautiful brick house. Your gardens are absolutely gorgeous with the layout and soft colors. I subscribed so I can follow you! Good luck with everything!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, we're both from west michigan (he's from GR area and I'm from a teeny rural town a bit north of there) and neither of us loved detroit area at all. Thank you so much for following along and for the sweet comment!

  • @HiddenBlessingsHomestead
    @HiddenBlessingsHomestead 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Way to go! you got so much done in just six months! I love your garden design, can't wait to see what you guys do with the coming years on your homestead, new subscriber here :) Just to let you in on a secret, a lot of us homesteaders have to work so we can afford our homesteads, it's ok, it's the reward at the end of the day, instead of coming home to a little postage stamp of a yard in suburbia, you get to come home and wander through your garden or the woods, destress with your animals. It's a great life!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I really love hearing this. It isn't the cool thing to discuss "non-homestead" jobs and I don't want people to think this is impossible if they do have a job because most homesteaders on social media don't talk about it. It is normal, though! I want people to know they can do this, too!

  • @maegardnermills4292
    @maegardnermills4292 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved the sound. Sweet couple, your actives together is so special. I enjoyed doing things with my husband. Now, we try to keep up with medical appointments. We are in our 70's. We built our 1st house in rural Louisiana but the employment was nothing much for changing jobs. He got a job in a city and we moved here and there. We own nearly 2 acres in a fast growing town. We keep it wooded and natural for us and wildlife. Being active in gardening has passed for us as well as building.
    You videos are sweet. We enjoy youtube in seeing others sharing their lives.
    I love garlic. I can try it on my deck.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว

      We adore doing things together! It's our favorite part of the day when work is done & we get to work on projects together :) I think there's something to be said about leaving your land natural and just enjoying it ~ we can't wait to make some trails through our woods to go on walks and just take in the nature (without tripping over downed trees and pricker bushes haha) Thank you for the sweet comment & we're glad you're enjoying our videos!

  • @glendaanderson1119
    @glendaanderson1119 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Living the life! So happy for you both; what magic! Enjoy 😊

  • @krickette5569
    @krickette5569 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WoW! You have been Busy!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep! And loving it😊

  • @GrowGrounded
    @GrowGrounded 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your story! Very inspiring to us! We are working on getting our farm!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Aw yay! Rooting for you!

  • @nofearnow8190
    @nofearnow8190 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Encouraging video... thanks!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching :)

  • @thisnthatcormak
    @thisnthatcormak 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing journey that still has many roads to travel. You're both living the life many of us wish we could live. Wishing you both continued success

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!😄

  • @ambertenney3980
    @ambertenney3980 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want to move south SO bad!! I live in flat NE Ohio and want trees and hills, warm weather and sunshine! We have chickens, turkeys, a garden and a pond here on my 3 acres. We have so much work to do still, but in the winter I'm no good outside. And the kids keep us pretty busy in the summer with sports. I think it would go much better if we had friends too! Best wishes.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I know that feeling too well. Michigan was tough for me! It does sound like you have a good setup there, though! Best of luck to you, too!

  • @shirleywillems5647
    @shirleywillems5647 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Com9ng over from the Hollars.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for coming to check out our channel!❤️

  • @partsforfast6539
    @partsforfast6539 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For all the disabled people,old or young,if this is your dream,i want yo tell you its so still do able,do your homework, ask these great you tubers for advice,they all will be happy to help you,i am a disabled 47 tear old single father,its not to late,get you butts moving,if you want to live free,and find your piece of heaven,keep watching these videos,and ASK FOR HELP!!!! THATS KEY,learning curves are $$,but make a plan and just do it!!!!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is a lovely message❤️

  • @douglasbenefield7692
    @douglasbenefield7692 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been there before in 2019 on our purchase of 12,4acres take about 3to4 years to clear about 4 to 5 acres cleared enjoy your progress it great to look back the best to y'all welcome to the south have fun

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s a lot of work for sure! Thanks so much for watching & for your nice comment☺️❤️

  • @TomBTerrific
    @TomBTerrific 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This isn’t a hard luck story! This is a good luck story! Not sure what job or pay your husband does but he obviously has some skills to get these job offers. Nice story. I found it endearing and nice to listen to. It is funny how people who are willing to take calculated chances and put the work in can create a good life for themselves. Enjoy this and future adventures…

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is such a kind comment. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @kathyweber2571
    @kathyweber2571 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I watch all your videos

  • @milliebanks7209
    @milliebanks7209 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the name of Calico Cow! After watching your video I have subscribed! Good luck and look forward to seeing more, much more! A fan from Mississippi.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We wanted to name our homestead after our kitties because they just mean the world to us. 😌 thank you so much for subscribing and for your sweet comment!☺

  • @joydanlovelace
    @joydanlovelace ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thoroughly enjoyed this!!! I can’t wait to watch the journey!!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว

      so glad you liked it! Thanks for being here :)

  • @christysantos3852
    @christysantos3852 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I so enjoyed your video, thank you for sharing!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awe thank you! Thanks for watching!

  • @virginiawisdom7170
    @virginiawisdom7170 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm over from Hollar Homestead. You did great filming for them I'm excited to watch you now too

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello! Thanks for stopping by😊 we’re happy to have you here!

  • @HarshitSharma-fm6uv
    @HarshitSharma-fm6uv ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really loved your story guys 😊😊😊

  • @HomesteadHarvest
    @HomesteadHarvest 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very inspiring.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching! We’re so happy you liked it :)

  • @lynetteharris961
    @lynetteharris961 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really enjoyed. Thank you

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it☺️

  • @aquariusknowsbest5379
    @aquariusknowsbest5379 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a great story, it’s so nice to know that I’m sane, I keep trying to get my spouse to quite our lives in the city and move to our property off grid so we can grow our own food, new subby

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think so many people gravitate to this lifestyle because we as humans have an underlying need to focus on our food and be in nature - it's how it's always been in the past. I don't necessarily believe self-sustainability should be an initial goal because I think we will always need others in the form of community, but I think you can totally start small & start implementing homesteading in bits and pieces where you are. That's what I did when we lived with our friend/apartments & eventually taylor started to come around to the idea. And now he's just as into this lifestyle as I am! Best of luck to you! :)

    • @aquariusknowsbest5379
      @aquariusknowsbest5379 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@calicocowacres thank you and I thank you absolutely right about that, thank you I need Ed a reminder of that

  • @johnkm77
    @johnkm77 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can't believe you guys have done all of that in only 6 months. I feel like a slacker, and I bough raw land in upstate SC, build my own house (mostly by myself), while living in an RV with my wife and three big dogs, while also starting a food forest and working a full time job with a 2-hour round trip commute, but it has taken me 2 years so far, and I'm nowhere near where you are. Its awesome that you guys have a common goal and work together to achieve it.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Don't feel like a slacker! Doing this stuff, especially on your own, is SO much work. That commute is rough! Taylor commutes about 45 mins each way, too, and I don't know how he does that. Best of luck to you!

  • @vernieplummer5148
    @vernieplummer5148 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi! I see you're pretty new here on TH-cam. Your story was so interesting and I really enjoyed it. I have subscribed so now you're up to 714. Woohoo!

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! Thank you so much we really appreciate it. We’re fairly new on here but we post a new video every Sunday!🥰

  • @katelynncorzine-gv1co
    @katelynncorzine-gv1co 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved watching your journey me and my little family want a homestead so bad! Watching your video made me kind of emotional 😂 but so excited and happy for you and it’s kind of turned my thoughts around on getting into a place that needs lots of tlc I wish we could hear about costs on things in video so we can create pictures

  • @mvikelimaninjwa3103
    @mvikelimaninjwa3103 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guys rock, I just love you and what you do, especially because it's so aligned to what wife and I are planning soon; am new to the channel and enjoying the videos, and learning a lot.
    Please consider having longer videos, for example this video could have been a good 2 hour detailed video and I bet you it would still get many views, even if fewer views but the watch time would definitely be great. Perhaps you can test this by having shorter and longer versions for some of your videos. Some of us really don't mind those extreme levels of visual details, beyond just you talking through the highlights quickly. Love you guys, more grace and blessings from South Africa.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! Honestly, I'd love to put out longer videos, but we don't have the appropriate technology to do so. My laptop is a decade old, barely hanging on, and the screen is partially broken. It can barely handle editing 20 minute videos. Maybe in the future we'll be able to upgrade and do longer form content. I'm with you though, I loveee to watch longer videos!

  • @Greens5511
    @Greens5511 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Blessings on your journey!

  • @AlanHough-p1w
    @AlanHough-p1w 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was a big job you accomplished together great work again 💪

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It''s definitely been quite the project! Thank you!😄

  • @Maggie-eo3rd
    @Maggie-eo3rd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello I saw you on another channel ( I watch them all the time but can’t think of their name, you were helping kill the chickens 🐓) Anyway I very much enjoyed your first 6 months!! I look forward to all you offer in videos. I liked this one and thought it was awesome!! Maggie

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much for coming over to our channel & for your sweet comments! We appreciate it so much🥰

  • @kenaddis2979
    @kenaddis2979 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi saw you on the Hollar Homestead

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello! Happy to have you here😁

  • @thisvanlifeofmine
    @thisvanlifeofmine 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoyed your story, I came over from The Hollar Homestead. I live and travel full time in my van and I also do a TH-cam channel about my adventures. Looking forward to more videos about your homestead.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So glad you enjoyed & thank you for coming over! This is an awesome story & I’ll have to go check out your channel😄

    • @thisvanlifeofmine
      @thisvanlifeofmine 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@calicocowacres ❤️

  • @justinskeans3342
    @justinskeans3342 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very cool guys! Hey look into back to Eden orchard with Paul Gautschi fill that future orchard with woodchips. It will help suppress the brambles and kudzu after all that hard brush hogging. Also with woodchips you will never have to water. I recommend putting a layer of cardboard then about 8 to 12 inches of chips in top. Sweet vid guys very inspiring. I can't wait to get on a little more land myself.

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We plan to do a guild/no dig/food forest style orchard for sure. Unfortunately woodchips are extremely hard to come by in our area & our woodchipper is now broken, so we’re rationing them haha hopefully in the near future we can get a new chipper.

  • @catiepower3550
    @catiepower3550 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful

    • @calicocowacres
      @calicocowacres  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much🥰