When I was a kid my father taught me that most raccoons suffer from a serious lead deficiency. The only remedy was to offer a hot lead injection. Seemed to work well for us. 😊
I like your raccoon "relocation" method! When you first said RELOCATION I thought "NO WAY!" So many times I hear of people relocating trapped raccoons that have been causing problems. To "relocate" them only creates problems for people living near. YOUR method of "relocation" is the PROPER WAY TO TAKE CARE OF THAT PROBLEM! Good job!
Busy day, kudos to Hilarie for raccoon trapping, I always enjoy watching the daily chores and interactions with the animals I love the belly aching from the cows, reminds me of my younger days with Grandpa Love the field work, clipping and bailing. I JUST LOVE EVERYTHING. Thanks so much
In total agreement with you on clipping Pete. The dry spell zapped a lot of nutritional value out of the grass. I always enjoy watching Hilarie sort cattle. She's a natural! Also, while I thanked you for taking us along on R.P.R. '23, I failed to tip my cap to your crew who maintained the farm in your absence. Great job guys, and THANK YOU!!!
Great insight on summertime pasture factors…the “TOO” and the “NOT TOO” bail and the reasons why is purely educational and helps explain those intricacies that we just Take for Granted.
All your thinking/logic of your fields and cutting, mulching and regrowth is appreciated, and the cows certainly thrive! They love 'telling you all about it' 😂😂 I chuckle at their mooing! Your channel is breath of fresh air for me all the way from S. Calif. (born & raised in Ohio). Thank You for sharing ~!
Glad to see you back. Sorry about the raccoon problem. My partner Rose’s 7 year old grandson is with us while his parents are out in Nebraska with another son. He really got into today’s video and your explanations of farming and livestock raising. I explained to him that everything he likes to eat comes from farming. He asked multiple questions about the pigs, chickens and Dexters. Hope you, Hillary and family have a great week.
Sorry I have been misspelling Hilarie's name. Always interesting to see the livestock on the farm. Like people, they all have their little quirky personalities. Thanks for another great video Pete.
😂😂😂😂 ok, you got me with the "relocation of the raccoon"!!! I was just saying...."I can't believe they wouldn't come back"..... Then you mentioned the 22. 😂😂😂😅😅
That is so funny Pete about the injection with the 22 your two little piglets are growing well I will have 2 litters of piglets coming next month I can't wait I love playing with them I have also got some sheep due to give birth as well so next month is going to be a busy time
I have been a loyal watcher for a very long time. I have absolutely no criticisms or advice to give you. I grew up on a dairy farm and early on my dad also had pigs and chickens. I doubt most of your viewers have any idea how much work you do. I also admire your ability to be judged and keep a positive attitude. On an other note I love your tractor restorations. We had John Deere, Ford and MM. our neighbor had IH and I always loved the way they sounded. I also thought the Fast Hitch was a great idea!!! Sincerely LH
good job hillary :) my son caught and rehomed 13 skunks this year. they never bothered our girls, but they were definitely robbing the eggs. welcome home pete :)
Pete, Since growing up with Holstein cattle on our dairy farm, the popularity of Dexter Cattle is well founded...the first thing I notice is that the size is so much easier to handle...we too did about 3-5 cows a year to freezer camp...the Dexter breed is good looking, easily bred and no drama calving for a high quality return for the farm...your bulls are calm and pen mates getting along so well...Cheers from Maine.
I enjoyed today's discussion of the grass and pasture, I have one small patch of clover in my lawn, I'm hoping it will spread in case Patty ever travels to my city. 🐂
Cattle mayhem, well maybe. I look at this and see Cattle Psy-Ops 101. Just harnessing their natural tendencies and curiosity, that's being a cattlemen and cattlelady. Love it!
My wife and I really like your videos. We especially admire how you just left one business and jumped into farming full time. That took courage. Now we like how you are figuring out what works best and are willing to tweak and change things so it works better for you both. Thanks for the hours of entertainment.
Hey Pete and Hilary ! Glad Pete's home sweet home safe and sound ! Animals all look great ! Love your immunization of lead for the varmits ! You're funny ! 🤣
I can smell them burgers from here!. and while you were Cauling,the cows I spotted Rusty, I remember when he was born and the week following how you tried to get him to come over and say Hi. (Relucktantly!) and ok on the Hay fields, we have one next to the house here that the farm up the road cuts for what ever they can get off it. but they don't take the whole field the top half is always soaking wet and most times the equipment gets stuck etc. so they just hay the bottom half. and its gone to seed long time ago actually. so if they do take it , it will go for beefer stock etc. fillin lunches. great to have to have you back Pete. as always a great video have a good day!. ECF
Pete, Hilary I like the way you deal with the cows and all your animals for that matter. Reducing the stress and the way you do it I admire. It really has such an “unseen” negative effect but you guys “get it”. Love everything about your channel and appreciate all the explanations.
Just took in my first grass fed belted Galloways to butcher. Dressed at 500 lbs. Ready to try the meat. Thanks for the inspiration to go grass fed Pete.
Pete and Hillary - y’all are the best! I subscribe to around 35 homesteading and gardening channels but have narrowed my viewing down to around 5. Your channel is number one in my book! Yep! Oh, and Roll Tide!
Nice, my family also has chickens (not for meat). They are urban chickens and live the great life as our pets. One is nearly 9 years old and still gives us an egg every so often.
Peter, I do the same as you with my small .25 acre yard for grass clippings. The grass is in it's second seeding because of the dry weather. and I don't want to save these clippings for mulch for the garden sooo,...I clip high to drop the seeding grass and then let the grass grow till I can have clippings for garden mulch or humus. Boy the cows were sure noisy on your video. Hunger is a great motivator. I enjoy watching you and Hilary a couple times a week.
Love when you two interact with your animals. It shows you love what you do! Question: How many chickens do you put in each grazing box? You do a great job keeping them safe and healthy. Good work!
"Your angry wife...", "injecting raccoons...", almost losing your cap on a tree limb... belly-aching at the cows as they belly-ache at you the whole time you're pampering them... you're so fun. And I'm so glad you're finally back home, too. :))
I caught 42 around my place 3 years bacl, 32 the next year, and 21 last year, I quit seeing tracks last year, and have not trapped this year. I use the same method of relocation that you do. It feeds the hungry vultures. I think my problem is the lake behind my property that as a stream that feeds into it. The subdivision around the lake has people that feed feral cats and that is the main attraction to racoons, catfood is very attractive odor wise to racoons. The neighbors did not haave a clue about the racoons and the cat food attraction.
Hey Pete, for some reason my TH-cam reset all my “watched” videos. I’ve been rewatching your videos from the beginning. It’s been a wonderful way to spend my quiet time!
I've trapped 5 coons so far at my chicken pen. They come after dark and reach through the fencing to grab pellets laying on the ground. I use Conibear traps in front of a 5 gallon bucket laying on its side. I bait the back of the bucket with corn and sprinkle a bit in front of the trap. They can't resist reaching into the bucket. Trap gets them every time.
I remember when you were "collecting" T-shirts. I was going to send you some but I saw you wearing everyone I would have sent, Colorado School of Mines, where I went; Vanderbilt, where my wife went; Washington, where my son went; and Hawaii, where we live now. Just some memories. No raccoons here, but we do have nasty mongoose. Love your channel!
What can I say, we absolutely love your videos. In fact just got done watching some of your older videos, wow excel and square could organize my whole world.😂 Again thank you and your family for taking time out of your busy day to share your videos.❤
Dry as a bone in Chicago area these days, glad to see you got some rain. Ohio State, Penn State, and then Michigan...)) The kids sure looked happy to see you at the Red Power show.
My wife and I really enjoy your channel. We are in our 50s and have recently purchased a small 11 acre farm. Hoping to raise a veg garden and 1 or 2 beef cattle. Thank you for your expertise and time you sacrifice making the videos. Hope to meet you one day.
Boy, oh boy! The level of complaint noise is amazing. In your older videos you had 2 or 3 really professional complainers. Now it's 3/4 of the herd and all the young'uns. Those juniors sure learned the perpetual song of discontent. They now scream of starvation! Look---skin and bones "Mr. Farmer"!
I like that you take us viewers thru your thought process as to your decision making. But you also speak about other farming methods and why you may differ from those. Thanks!
Yaay Pete is home 🎉 all around good video 🤩. Love Hillary's grit, no nonsense with raccoons, not this chicken mom‼️😊 well thank you for bringing us along n all the best results 💖
Hope you had a great time in Nebraska. Nice to see you made it back safe to hear Patty's complaints. Have a great day and keep the awesome videos coming.
LOVE hearing more of (or is it ‘from’ 🤔 ) Hilary. Both of you and your humor adds even more to the enjoyment and education from your channel Pete. Thank you!
“We relocate it to the back woods but only after it gets an injection from the 22.” 🤣 I love it!
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A 22 injection is very economical, effective, and fast-acting.
Start making some coon skin hat's and sell them at the market. It came from the farm
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I'm glad you care enough about the raccoons to give them their immunization against all future problems.
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When I was a kid my father taught me that most raccoons suffer from a serious lead deficiency. The only remedy was to offer a hot lead injection. Seemed to work well for us. 😊
😂 yep, makes sense to me!
I like your raccoon "relocation" method!
When you first said RELOCATION I thought "NO WAY!"
So many times I hear of people relocating trapped raccoons that have been causing problems.
To "relocate" them only creates problems for people living near.
YOUR method of "relocation" is the PROPER WAY TO TAKE CARE OF THAT PROBLEM!
Good job!
Pete, I am a long time subscriber and a very seldom commenter but I need to say your channel continues to get better and better!! Carry on. . . .
Hillary the Mighty Raccoon Hunter! Love the video, and those burgers sure look good.
Nice day, burgers look great, cows are happy, coons are injected, two little pigs adorable. Ty for all. ❤😊🏁🤠
Busy day, kudos to Hilarie for raccoon trapping, I always enjoy watching the daily chores and interactions with the animals
I love the belly aching from the cows, reminds me of my younger days with Grandpa
Love the field work, clipping and bailing.
I JUST LOVE EVERYTHING. Thanks so much
The cattle mooing never gets old, at least not for me. Thanks for the upload, Pete. Y'all have a great day!!
Who doesn't love Aerial views of your farm. Glad to see so many trees too.
Hope you enjoyed your time away from the farm, but I’m glad you’re back 😂. Thanks for all the content!
In total agreement with you on clipping Pete. The dry spell zapped a lot of nutritional value out of the grass. I always enjoy watching Hilarie sort cattle. She's a natural! Also, while I thanked you for taking us along on R.P.R. '23, I failed to tip my cap to your crew who maintained the farm in your absence. Great job guys, and THANK YOU!!!
Thank you again Pete, for another great video.
Glad to hear you're giving the proper injection to those raccoons before relocating them, lol
Lol I laughed at that comment one too…
Good video, Pete. I like the way you medicate raccoon.
Great insight on summertime pasture factors…the “TOO” and the “NOT TOO” bail and the reasons why is purely educational and helps explain those intricacies that we just Take for Granted.
Your care and concern for treating farm animals with dignity is obvious and it shows . Thank you
Being with you and Hilary and your animals on your farm by means of video makes for a great day. Thank you.
All your thinking/logic of your fields and cutting, mulching and regrowth is appreciated, and the cows certainly thrive! They love 'telling you all about it' 😂😂 I chuckle at their mooing! Your channel is breath of fresh air for me all the way from S. Calif. (born & raised in Ohio). Thank You for sharing ~!
Glad to see you back. Sorry about the raccoon problem. My partner Rose’s 7 year old grandson is with us while his parents are out in Nebraska with another son. He really got into today’s video and your explanations of farming and livestock raising. I explained to him that everything he likes to eat comes from farming. He asked multiple questions about the pigs, chickens and Dexters. Hope you, Hillary and family have a great week.
“We relocate it to the back woods but only after it gets an injection from the 22.” MADE MY DAY!🤣🤣
Thank you for wearing your Ohio State tee shirt on first day of summer. Love your videos and GO BUCKS.
Sorry I have been misspelling Hilarie's name. Always interesting to see the livestock on the farm. Like people, they all have their little quirky personalities. Thanks for another great video Pete.
My husband & I love watching your videos! 😊
WOW! Your livestock is really voicetress on this video, LOL
Your shirts are giving you away. 😁
So funny the cows give their two cents on everything.
😂😂😂😂 ok, you got me with the "relocation of the raccoon"!!! I was just saying...."I can't believe they wouldn't come back"..... Then you mentioned the 22. 😂😂😂😅😅
a 22 injection...hahaha I love your channel - thank you, Pete & Hillary
That is so funny Pete about the injection with the 22 your two little piglets are growing well I will have 2 litters of piglets coming next month I can't wait I love playing with them I have also got some sheep due to give birth as well so next month is going to be a busy time
It's just amazing how you went from being an Architect to farming!
I have been a loyal watcher for a very long time. I have absolutely no criticisms or advice to give you.
I grew up on a dairy farm and early on my dad also had pigs and chickens. I doubt most of your viewers have any idea how much work you do. I also admire your ability to be judged and keep a positive attitude.
On an other note I love your tractor restorations. We had John Deere, Ford and MM. our neighbor had IH and I always loved the way they sounded. I also thought the Fast Hitch was a great idea!!!
Sincerely LH
Some wit, lot's of education, overall another great video. Thanks Pete and Hillary. Love this channel.
Great job Peter, I think you should get rid of the pigs and constraining on calf's and Chicks 👍🏻🥃
I hope you and Hillary also have a great day and I'll be here. Till next time.
What a GREAT LIFE You have, So wonderful! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Your Videos are ALWAYS interesting, Thanks Pete and Hillary 🤠
good job hillary :) my son caught and rehomed 13 skunks this year. they never bothered our girls, but they were definitely robbing the eggs. welcome home pete :)
Loved the injection from the .22 prior to the relocate, we use to call it "lead poisoning".
Pete, Since growing up with Holstein cattle on our dairy farm, the popularity of Dexter Cattle is well founded...the first thing I notice is that the size is so much easier to handle...we too did about 3-5 cows a year to freezer camp...the Dexter breed is good looking, easily bred and no drama calving for a high quality return for the farm...your bulls are calm and pen mates getting along so well...Cheers from Maine.
I enjoyed today's discussion of the grass and pasture, I have one small patch of clover in my lawn, I'm hoping it will spread in case Patty ever travels to my city. 🐂
I missed your "reports from home", but I'm sure the time off was really good for you- so glad to see you both again! :)
Cattle mayhem, well maybe. I look at this and see Cattle Psy-Ops 101. Just harnessing their natural tendencies and curiosity, that's being a cattlemen and cattlelady. Love it!
You were quite the star at the tractor show.
My wife and I really like your videos. We especially admire how you just left one business and jumped into farming full time. That took courage. Now we like how you are figuring out what works best and are willing to tweak and change things so it works better for you both. Thanks for the hours of entertainment.
👆 Ditto. You sharing your thoughts, strategies, plans, change-up of those plans is very much appreciated.
Hey Pete and Hilary ! Glad Pete's home sweet home safe and sound ! Animals all look great ! Love your immunization of lead for the varmits ! You're funny ! 🤣
I can smell them burgers from here!. and while you were Cauling,the cows I spotted Rusty, I remember when he was born and the week following how you tried to get him to come over and say Hi. (Relucktantly!) and ok on the Hay fields, we have one next to the house here that the farm up the road cuts for what ever they can get off it. but they don't take the whole field the top half is always soaking wet and most times the equipment gets stuck etc. so they just hay the bottom half. and its gone to seed long time ago actually. so if they do take it , it will go for beefer stock etc. fillin lunches. great to have to have you back Pete. as always a great video have a good day!. ECF
Pete, Hilary I like the way you deal with the cows and all your animals for that matter. Reducing the stress and the way you do it I admire. It really has such an “unseen” negative effect but you guys “get it”. Love everything about your channel and appreciate all the explanations.
Sometimes I feel like l am there',laughing at the cows fussing', My little red hen was so loving, Makes great pets, love being there
Just took in my first grass fed belted Galloways to butcher. Dressed at 500 lbs. Ready to try the meat. Thanks for the inspiration to go grass fed Pete.
Welcome back Mr. Pete. That .22 ccs injection is the only way to keep the raccoons from coming back.
I always look forward to your videos, Pete.
Hillary is the most pleasant looking "angry" wife I've ever seen. LOL. Great video, as usual.
Haha. Lol. Relocated to the woods down back but only after they get an injection from the 22 rifle! I love it!
Pete and Hillary - y’all are the best! I subscribe to around 35 homesteading and gardening channels but have narrowed my viewing down to around 5. Your channel is number one in my book! Yep! Oh, and Roll Tide!
Red Power Roundup was fun, but it’s great to have you back on the farm Pete. Welcome home.
Pete thanks for the laugh and the trip down memory lane made me think of my grandpa and his application of .22 injections.
Glad your back home. I missed the farm videos.
Nice, my family also has chickens (not for meat). They are urban chickens and live the great life as our pets. One is nearly 9 years old and still gives us an egg every so often.
Good morning Pete! Glad to see you back at the farm. Loved the Red Power Roundup videos. Everyone has cut hay here for a second cutting this week.
Peter, I do the same as you with my small .25 acre yard for grass clippings. The grass is in it's second seeding because of the dry weather. and I don't want to save these clippings for mulch for the garden sooo,...I clip high to drop the seeding grass and then let the grass grow till I can have clippings for garden mulch or humus. Boy the cows were sure noisy on your video. Hunger is a great motivator. I enjoy watching you and Hilary a couple times a week.
Love when you two interact with your animals. It shows you love what you do! Question: How many chickens do you put in each grazing box? You do a great job keeping them safe and healthy. Good work!
Looks like about 45-60 from just veiw
"Your angry wife...", "injecting raccoons...", almost losing your cap on a tree limb... belly-aching at the cows as they belly-ache at you the whole time you're pampering them... you're so fun. And I'm so glad you're finally back home, too. :))
I caught 42 around my place 3 years bacl, 32 the next year, and 21 last year, I quit seeing tracks last year, and have not trapped this year. I use the same method of relocation that you do. It feeds the hungry vultures. I think my problem is the lake behind my property that as a stream that feeds into it. The subdivision around the lake has people that feed feral cats and that is the main attraction to racoons, catfood is very attractive odor wise to racoons. The neighbors did not haave a clue about the racoons and the cat food attraction.
great to have you back Pete, great video. thank you.
Thanks Pete and Hilary, I enjoyed the variety today 🙂
Wonderful to have a husband that cooks dinner on the grill!
I really enjoy how you explain things in your videos.
Hey Pete, for some reason my TH-cam reset all my “watched” videos. I’ve been rewatching your videos from the beginning. It’s been a wonderful way to spend my quiet time!
❤🎉Absolutely 💯 Beautiful.
Blessings and blessings and Thankyou sooo very much again ✝️ 💖.
I sure seems that you may have enjoyed the short time away from the Farm! It's really good having you back on the farm.
I like the lady wranglers t shirt, almost in my neighborhood. Welcome home Pete!
Another good one, Pete and Hillary!
That one cow got its bell rung from that side kick ! 😮😂
I really like how you handle your animals. As little stress as possible.
I've trapped 5 coons so far at my chicken pen. They come after dark and reach through the fencing to grab pellets laying on the ground. I use Conibear traps in front of a 5 gallon bucket laying on its side. I bait the back of the bucket with corn and sprinkle a bit in front of the trap. They can't resist reaching into the bucket. Trap gets them every time.
you can never show us enough on your videos!! really enjoyed your nebraska videos thanks for sharing!!
Love that North Texas Shirt. Mrs Pete!!😇
Pete 5 Racoons 0.....also, glad to see Hilarie is part of the show!!! A star in the making??
I remember when you were "collecting" T-shirts. I was going to send you some but I saw you wearing everyone I would have sent, Colorado School of Mines, where I went; Vanderbilt, where my wife went; Washington, where my son went; and Hawaii, where we live now. Just some memories. No raccoons here, but we do have nasty mongoose. Love your channel!
What can I say, we absolutely love your videos. In fact just got done watching some of your older videos, wow excel and square could organize my whole world.😂 Again thank you and your family for taking time out of your busy day to share your videos.❤
Dry as a bone in Chicago area these days, glad to see you got some rain.
Ohio State, Penn State, and then Michigan...))
The kids sure looked happy to see you at the Red Power show.
thank you for another morning on the farm....
June 21 2023 is the looooooogest day of the year for daylight , sun rise to sun set .
Pete, I love how you talk to your cows. 😂😂😂
My wife and I really enjoy your channel. We are in our 50s and have recently purchased a small 11 acre farm. Hoping to raise a veg garden and 1 or 2 beef cattle. Thank you for your expertise and time you sacrifice making the videos. Hope to meet you one day.
Boy, oh boy! The level of complaint noise is amazing. In your older videos you had 2 or 3 really professional complainers. Now it's 3/4 of the herd and all the young'uns. Those juniors sure learned the perpetual song of discontent. They now scream of starvation! Look---skin and bones "Mr. Farmer"!
“We relocate after an injection form the .22 rifle” 👊🏻. That’s awesome!!
Lost 20 broilers this week to predator. I feel your pain
LolololoL 😂 I'd inject them too. I'm praying for good rain for our fields too. Glad your grass is good and lush
It was a great video. I am happy you had a good time.
Hi Pete!!! And angry wife 😂🤠🤙🤙👌👍💯💯Nice 😊… he’s back!!!!!😮 😅😅
"Injection from a 22 rifle" ... I'm now cleaning my monitors from the spay🤣
Glad you made it back home safely! Thanks for the video today also, it was informative and enjoyable.
Satisfying video fills up and empty tank thanks just a few acres farm
Busy times, but then, your farm is busy most times. Very interesting stuff 👌
I like that you take us viewers thru your thought process as to your decision making. But you also speak about other farming methods and why you may differ from those. Thanks!
Yaay Pete is home 🎉 all around good video 🤩. Love Hillary's grit, no nonsense with raccoons, not this chicken mom‼️😊 well thank you for bringing us along n all the best results 💖
Thanks for the great info on pasture management. Very helpful.
Hope you had a great time in Nebraska. Nice to see you made it back safe to hear Patty's complaints. Have a great day and keep the awesome videos coming.
LOVE hearing more of (or is it ‘from’ 🤔 ) Hilary.
Both of you and your humor adds even more to the enjoyment and education from your channel Pete. Thank you!
Just saying but you are my favorite TH-camr. You have no idea how much your videos have helped us with buying our dexter cattle and starting our ranch