Morgan you said something in this episode that really touched me asa viewer. You were talking about preservation of the barn and you made mention of the fact that we, the viewers assist you by watching because of the monies you receive from TH-cam for number of subscribers, etc. Thank you because over the Homesteaders Conference, Baker Creek etc, I felt we viewers and our contribution was not noticed. It is because of we viewers, they (because you were one of the few who were not guilty( they wwere able to attend and enjoy. This is my long way of saying "Thank you Morgan""
I completely agree. Historically; American Farmers have always had a certain amount of subsidies and grants to whatever they grow/provide so I don't see the issue with it at all.
Randy Rejer ❗️There is no such thing as “government funds”. The government doesn’t have money. Your saying it’s the government. The money comes from other peoples productive effort.Who’s the government??? The government created nothing. The only thing the government can do is steal and rob people with a gun and forcibly transfer wealth from one person to another. So the government is forcibly transferring wealth from people and giving it to you so you can repair your barn.sad just sad. He should feel bad, it’s the same thing as robbing someone. No difference.
@@reecealeck8314 its better than wasting on war and giving freebies to do nothing junkies in cities, farming is not profitable but farms produce food to keep it sustainable
The last duck refusing to come out and yelling about the snow is totally me as a duck💛🤣🦆 (and I'm so excited that you are keeping and restoring the barn!)
Asa Well, luckily I‘m not a brainwashed 20something ‚woke’ person, so I don’t really care about your insane, completely out of hand political correctness bullshit. I‘ll joke about ‚spirit animals‘ all I want. If that seriously bothers you, you’re the one with the problem, not me. Get a life.
I love Stardew valley, I haven't played in a while but I got two of my sons hooked on it too. 😂 I hope you get the funding for the barn this year. I'll make sure I watch more videos. 👍🏽
Between the farm work, full time off-farm job, building infrastructure like coops yourself, shooting and editing videos, Alison's school load, and just...the responsibilities of life and home ownership, I really find it difficult to hear that people are angry about anything you do. Or about where your money comes from, not that it is anybody's business.. Add on the pressure of predators. I know. My first coop and flock attacked by a big bear several times this month. Destroyed my coop, got some of my girls. And winter weather here! Time and money spent on fixing and preventing more loss.... God Bless you both!!
@@Zaza-ho5yy My parent , grandparents owned farm, poultry. But that does mean anything , if I was stupid like you , I would overlook some basic issues like protecting the flock of animals/birds from predators.
So glad you're getting something from youtube and it's helping you out. And were people really getting upset that the government gives farmers money? Where do people think FOOD comes from? Anyway, keep doing your thing! Love your videos!
Some are upset in this video spouting nonsense like taxes are basically extortion and what he's doing is being part of said extortion. I seriously don't understand them at all. do they even know how taxes work?
@@hajarmdn4883 I had to stop reading some of them. His property is historic. Therefore, he can only do so much with it following the guidelines that the govt. says he can do with his property while preserving the historic value. Morgan take the money if given to you because it will just sit there unused and tell these people who have a problem with it and are probably just a f-n paycheck away from a government subsidy themselves to kick rocks. Continue being a producer (hopefully I soon will, too); unlike the consumers telling you how to produce like a consumer. In other words, don't feel bad about applying for and accepting incentives that are available for you to continue producing!!
Great winter video! Don't feel pressure from negatives and judging comments you do what's the best for your farm and your family. Thank you for great video!
Wendy C. ❗️There is no such thing as “government funds”. The government doesn’t have money. Your saying it’s the government. The money comes from other peoples productive effort.Who’s the government??? The government created nothing. The only thing the government can do is steal and rob people with a gun and forcibly transfer wealth from one person to another. So the government is forcibly transfer wealth from people and giving it to you so you can repair your barn.sad just sad
I am a grandmother in VA. and I love your videos and your principles you live by. I always have to visit with you each day to make my day. Will be so happy to see Spring. Lol You do have a lovely wife.
Greetings from finland! Your videos are giving good boost for own bird farming. Keep rocking on and keep same line on your videos. 👍 And that first song on this video, it wented underneath my feet and inside my mind, i cannot be listening that song over and over again.
Great content. Also, what they are angry about? They're probably just jealous of the wonderful life you are setting up for yourself. You are filling your corner of the world with positivity and there are folks out there that just cannot stand to see that. It is not a "hand out," if the State of Vermont has a program to preserve their heritage and you are participating in that program. They need you more than you need them. If no participants joined the program, Vermont would lose their historic barns. So give up on the sheepish attitude. PLEASE. All those angry people can just go off and soak their heads. Keep up the good work! בס״ד
Kelikaku Coutin ❗️There is no such thing as “government funds”. The government doesn’t have money. Your saying it’s the government. The money comes from other peoples productive effort.Who’s the government??? The government created nothing. The only thing the government can do is steal and rob people with a gun and forcibly transfer wealth from one person to another. So the government is forcibly transfer wealth from people and giving it to you so you can repair your barn.sad just sad
@@reecealeck8314 copy and paste is spamming and trolling and what your saying is false Information.. do some real research and make wiser choices. Peace and love world
You'll never get rich off of youtube ads, but it sounds like it definitely helps to fill in the gaps on the farm repair work! Thanks for having an awesome channel and continued good luck on your projects!!
That was a very cold morning we had. I woke up to -1. I let the ducks and chickens out and they didn’t know what to do. It’s their first winter so it’ was a little bit of a shock to them. I think it’s great to try to restore the barn vs. just tearing it down. Hopefully it get approved this time.
I really like your plans. I am glad you do not have to tear down the old barn. I love old barns. Someday I might have a farm, at this point it is only a dream.
Hey, Morgan! as someone who would like to have a small hobby farm one day, I just want to say that I really admire your positivity and principles! Great job and do keep it up!
America is a young country. We don’t have as deep an architectural history as many others. I feel it is vitally important to use these funds to preserve historic buildings and structures. I am so excited to see work begin on your barn!
There is a good reason that the barn was attached to the house. When the heavy winter blizzards hit and white-outs occur you can get lost in just a few feet outdoors and freeze to death umable to find either house or barn!!
Hey, Morgan! My name is Collin, and I just wanted you take a minute to let you know how your videos and your story have impacted my life. I've been watching your videos for a couple months now, and over that time I've had to opportunity to watch many episodes from your back log as well as your more current offerings. Watching your story unfold and your farm come together piece by piece has been an incredibly inspiring privilege. See, I'm a glass blower by trade. I invested years of my life into learning the craft and even did a college major in flameworked glass. I haven't melted or blown any glass with regularity in well over three years now. I settled for something safe and something menial. Something that I knew wasn't going to ever make me feel truly happy or fulfilled. You and your farm made me realize the dream doesn't have to die. To make a long story short, I've recently been offered a residency at a very prestigious arts centre in Ontario. I'm dropping down to part time at my "9-5", and dammit I'm going to make that dream work. No matter what it takes. Thank you for helping to give me that courage, and showing me that dreams don't need to die. I think a khaki campbell is going to be one the first things I make when I get back behind a torch.
I build software systems for a living. Having a simple, unambiguous language that rests well on the tongue is key. You have that. That does not come easily. Very impressive.
Long commercials at the end of the video are best. We can play them while reading the comments. Have you checked out having a wind turbine put on your farm? Generates income.
Oh please! Of all the ridiculous, wasteful spending our governments are involved in, supporting small farmers with grants and subsidies is a very good value to taxpayers! It’s exactly how I want my tax dollar spent!
That is sadly a wish that can only arise with a lot of consideration since there is no immidiate economic benefit to it. Therefore it will not be popular.
❗️There is no such thing as “government funds”. The government doesn’t have money. Your saying it’s the government. The money comes from other peoples productive effort.Who’s the government??? The government created nothing. The only thing the government can do is steal and rob people with a gun and forcibly transfer wealth from one person to another. So the government is forcibly transferring wealth from people and giving it to you so you can repair your barn.sad just sad
@reece aleck I’m not a big fan of government subsidies either but the reality is that we need sustainable agriculture to protect this country from complete dependence on other countries. At the end of the day this is something I and I think a lot of other Americans would have no issue getting behind. Much better than the money going to feed lots and mass produced gmo crops that rape our land and poison us.
We value the experiences and knowledge you share with us. We have started chickens, geese and ducks so all you post pertains to us. Thank You. (a chicken hen hatched 7 ducklings for us a week ago)
I love that you're not knocking the barn down, i would love to own an older barn. Such gems! And WOW, I love how close your barn is to your house. I'd love that. We just built an off grid barn far from my house, thanks to my husband not wanting barn smells too close to house. I'd love having that small of a walk from house to barn! Love your videos, you've been such a driving force into my new adventure with ducks!
I introduced my LGD to the chickens by holding a bird and calling it a name...chick chick is any chicken. I hid the bird’s head and let the dog sniff her. He went to grab feathers so I thumped his nose saying, “NO! Chick chick.” Good chick chick!” I repeated it and praised the dog for gentle interest. It worked very well, and very fast. The problem with young LGDs is just playfulness...you have to monitor them! Trained him to respond to hawks defensively by standing and pointing at the “bad bird” while naming it for him, and barking and growling. I’m sure the neighbors were considering calling the nice men in white coats, but it worked, lol... He even knows the sounds they make, and will respond if he is inside. If I could suggest a minor change, move the dog pen so it can get partial sunshine during the day. You’re doing great!
Ronnie in VA interesting how you did your training. I had not thought of dogs to guard chickens until recently. I do desperately need to train our Husky to leave the chickens alone. The rest of the dogs watched the chicks grow into hens, and now just basically ignore them. We got the Husky when she was a year old and it has been tough training a smart and energetic dog who at one year had basically . Ok I got off track.
Oh was so happy that you know about Apricot Valley. About an hour from us. Great people. Have bought from them in the past. What an operation they have. He too has a full time job as well
I'm new to your channel so I don't know if you clip wings or not on your chickens. If you don't you might consider putting wire or some other cover on top of the kennel to keep the chickens from getting in with the dog when you are not there to monitor the dog that way there is less chance of the dog having an opportunity to kill one of your chickens. Also really glad to hear you are repairing the barn the last video I watched had a letter from a guy about a some group that dismantles barns and I was relieved when you were talking about all of the plans you have for the barn in this one. Barns like yours are a treasure glad you're doing what you can to repair it.
We weren't ready for the cold, either. Frozen water bottles for the rabbits (replaced by bowls that get refilled 3x/day), turning on the electrical outlet for the heated waterer for the chickens only to find that the fan is still plugged into it... but we catch things as we go and do the best we can. Good luck staying warm!
could be the reason they are hiding under the shelter is to avoid the snow on the feet? i would think they could handle it but wouldnt be most comfortable
@@Infinite8blue In Chicago the resident Canada geese swim every day, at least every day I can get down to the lakefront on my morning walk until the lake is frozen farther out than I can see, which is rare and they might still be swimming I just can't see that they do. On poultry and feet. Never kept waterfowl but I have kept chickens and chickens do get frostbite. There's a shot in the video of a chicken standing on one foot. I'm pretty sure that the chickens are in serious danger standing on snow.
Ducks have a special adaptation that allows them to cool the blood as it goes down towards the feet, and warm back up as it reenters the body, so they don't lose any body heat to cold water. It's quite fascinating, they're tough little dudes 💜
Once you get your pond built I think they will stay in there the majority of the time during the winter. I have always marveled at ducks and geese not being frozen cold when swimming in water in winter. But if you think about it, the water is still warmer than frozen snow and ground. Sometimes when it was very cold, Mom would take an axe and bust holes in the ice. The ducks and geese would get in there and churn the water and it couldn't freeze up again. The other reason she had to bust holes in the ice is because ice creates a seal on the pond - it doesn't let oxygen in - and she didn't want a bunch of dead fish. So it was a two-fold exercise. My mother was a dedicated and responsible farmer - I am always grateful for the education I received under her.
Great open song , beautiful farm with those amazing animals. I will be frozen up if I were outside. You are a great farmer. That moves fast as the animals. Great Work
Loved the glimpse of Canadian Geese heading for warmer climes. Grew up in NH, been in TX for 3 years, miss seeing, hearing them. Had a shock last week, visited a friend in Castroville, TX. Walking around outside I heard a strange sound for TX. Three female Canadian Geese are living there!Temps been in lower 30's last few mornings. Wonder if they still here.
Hi 👋 I’m in upstate NY bordering VT we both have the winter weather in common and I also have 7 chickens and 3 ducks. I’ve enjoyed building onto a over hang big shed off garage. And it’s been quite the gradual process of housing my babies. It truly feels wonderful having them to tend to and grow with them and I’ve learned so much in the last year of being a new Mommy. Iv lost my only 2 female ducks to prey birds. they are free roam during good weather months to get a healthy diet and eat ticks and also the enjoyment of being around them all through the nice weather months. I know all to well the go to bed routine here LOL. There are factors that Iv learned that work and don’t work and I couldn’t picture myself without having them in my life💕I enjoy your channel and a big hello from across the pond!
Morgan, you and Al remind me how much I like California!!. We had about 10 days of snow last year, and my tomatoes are still getting ripe. In fact, I am still wearing thongs. However, I can pray for you and your feathered babies survive another winter!! Blessings!!
An idea. train your birds to follow a bucket of meal and the chickens will follow you and moving them will be much easier. I done that with my chickens
Yep winter's here for Y'all !! Still pretty nice here in Southwest Florida. It was kinda chilly yesterday at 71....... Great video man and your story telling makes you a must watch for me!
I loved the music! I guess a few other people here did too since there's a message to Gold Shaw Farm fans on their home page. Looking forward to hearing the rest of their CD. At first I thought she sounded like First Aid Kit, but then realized something else special was happening.
Thanks for sharing, new friends here, love your property, ducks are my favorite animal by far we have 2 Muskovy ducks 1 Peking and 1 Indian runner we definitely want more , love the barn build , thanks for sharing new friends, blessings
We just got ducks yesterday and I randomly yelled “all ducks go to bed!” My partner just shook his head 😂 I’ve been waiting for that moment since I started watching your channel and I just wanted to stop by to thank you for that.
reinforce the bottom section of your dog run with cattle panels tied on over the outside along the bottom. The gauge of wire they used on that dog kennel is very light weight and easily bent, flexed, etc. The ties they used on it are also light gauge ties that can snap if a big powerful dog pushes against them.
I'm in the same boat Minnesota (southern) got blasted with snow last week and it's been FREEZING cold ever since. Been rough scrambling to winterize horses, ducks, chickens, pig, and Dogs. Water and ducks is a big sketchy but trial and error has proven a few working methods! Yay farm life 😂
I really like it, that you support this local music project. It's so ... So... Wholesome... 😍 And I felt pitty for the one duck who was like "I don't wanna go out!"
Morgan, You will achieve a lot before the teeth of the storm! For myself, I am patient enough to watch you realise your vision. Quite right. Use the barn. My chickens and their coop are heading into the polytunnel for winter. Same idea, smaller scale with my three chickens! Go with the snow. Regards Stephen.
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Morgan you said something in this episode that really touched me asa viewer. You were talking about preservation of the barn and you made mention of the fact that we, the viewers assist you by watching because of the monies you receive from TH-cam for number of subscribers, etc. Thank you because over the Homesteaders Conference, Baker Creek etc, I felt we viewers and our contribution was not noticed. It is because of we viewers, they (because you were one of the few who were not guilty( they wwere able to attend and enjoy. This is my long way of saying "Thank you Morgan""
Don’t feel bad about asking for money. Your trying to preserve a part of American History. You work very hard on your farm and deserve it.
I completely agree. Historically; American Farmers have always had a certain amount of subsidies and grants to whatever they grow/provide so I don't see the issue with it at all.
Americans thinking that they actually have a history
Randy Rejer ❗️There is no such thing as “government funds”. The government doesn’t have money. Your saying it’s the government. The money comes from other peoples productive effort.Who’s the government??? The government created nothing. The only thing the government can do is steal and rob people with a gun and forcibly transfer wealth from one person to another. So the government is forcibly transferring wealth from people and giving it to you so you can repair your barn.sad just sad. He should feel bad, it’s the same thing as robbing someone. No difference.
yikes
@@reecealeck8314 its better than wasting on war and giving freebies to do nothing junkies in cities,
farming is not profitable but farms produce food to keep it sustainable
The duck that didn't want to come out is a whole mood
I have whole days like that. Especially if the ground is white.
Live on these videos, I love them that much. Thank goodness there are a lot of them.
I wanna be a farmer too that’s why I’m watching your videos for inspiration
Awesome! Let me know if you ever have any questions.
Me too. Your duck flock is a huge draw for me, and you’ve almost talked me into geese...
I’m starting a homestead next year! Not quite a farm but still providing my own food.. best of luck to you in your journey. :)
The last duck refusing to come out and yelling about the snow is totally me as a duck💛🤣🦆 (and I'm so excited that you are keeping and restoring the barn!)
Pinky Tuscadero
Same here...not looking forward to winter at all...🥶
That duck has an inner bear. 😅
The term spirit animal is cultural appropriation, btw!
Asa
Well, luckily I‘m not a brainwashed 20something ‚woke’ person, so I don’t really care about your insane, completely out of hand political correctness bullshit. I‘ll joke about ‚spirit animals‘ all I want. If that seriously bothers you, you’re the one with the problem, not me. Get a life.
Rara Avis huuge incel energy bro
When this vid started and the first track came on,I was wondering who was singing it because I was enjoying it very much.
Yea me to I'm still wondering what the song is called.
I love this song! Liza Morse Kingdom All Stars
@@prestonsdragon " Stronger" the link is in the description section
@@JoannaQmejia Thank you.
@@JoannaQmejia Thank you.
I love Stardew valley, I haven't played in a while but I got two of my sons hooked on it too. 😂 I hope you get the funding for the barn this year. I'll make sure I watch more videos. 👍🏽
Between the farm work, full time off-farm job, building infrastructure like coops yourself, shooting and editing videos, Alison's school load, and just...the responsibilities of life and home ownership, I really find it difficult to hear that people are angry about anything you do. Or about where your money comes from, not that it is anybody's business..
Add on the pressure of predators. I know. My first coop and flock attacked by a big bear several times this month. Destroyed my coop, got some of my girls. And winter weather here! Time and money spent on fixing and preventing more loss....
God Bless you both!!
get electric fence or ur dumb . And a farm dog
@@davelawson2564 uncalled for comment.
@@saraseaman4657 you may think so. But if she takes the advice she can save her flock from predators.
@@davelawson2564 do you own a farm?
@@Zaza-ho5yy My parent , grandparents owned farm, poultry. But that does mean anything , if I was stupid like you , I would overlook some basic issues like protecting the flock of animals/birds from predators.
Very happy you are keeping the barn, though I understand why you considered tearing it down. Nate is doing an awesome restoration job.
So glad you're getting something from youtube and it's helping you out.
And were people really getting upset that the government gives farmers money? Where do people think FOOD comes from?
Anyway, keep doing your thing! Love your videos!
Some are upset in this video spouting nonsense like taxes are basically extortion and what he's doing is being part of said extortion. I seriously don't understand them at all. do they even know how taxes work?
@@hajarmdn4883 I had to stop reading some of them. His property is historic. Therefore, he can only do so much with it following the guidelines that the govt. says he can do with his property while preserving the historic value. Morgan take the money if given to you because it will just sit there unused and tell these people who have a problem with it and are probably just a f-n paycheck away from a government subsidy themselves to kick rocks. Continue being a producer (hopefully I soon will, too); unlike the consumers telling you how to produce like a consumer. In other words, don't feel bad about applying for and accepting incentives that are available for you to continue producing!!
Love that opening song! ❤️
TH-cam revenue may go up more with upcoming puppy videos.
So true! I've been watching so much more because of Toby and now I have my own ducks and I'm considering adding a "Toby" to my Woof Pack lol
So excited to see the Maremma! Gonna be such a good pupper!
Great winter video! Don't feel pressure from negatives and judging comments you do what's the best for your farm and your family. Thank you for great video!
Love how the ducks squat down from time to time to warm their feet!
I LOVED the original Harvest Moon game! My fav animal to have on there was always the chickens.
Which I now have in real life!
Seeing lil barn cat from 2020 😭
And hearing about the tobester!!
Y’all deserve the grant. Take it, take it, take it!
Wendy C. ❗️There is no such thing as “government funds”. The government doesn’t have money. Your saying it’s the government. The money comes from other peoples productive effort.Who’s the government??? The government created nothing. The only thing the government can do is steal and rob people with a gun and forcibly transfer wealth from one person to another. So the government is forcibly transfer wealth from people and giving it to you so you can repair your barn.sad just sad
I am a grandmother in VA. and I love your videos and your principles you live by. I always have to visit with you each day to make my day. Will be so happy to see Spring. Lol You do have a lovely wife.
Greetings from finland! Your videos are giving good boost for own bird farming. Keep rocking on and keep same line on your videos. 👍 And that first song on this video, it wented underneath my feet and inside my mind, i cannot be listening that song over and over again.
Great content. Also, what they are angry
about? They're probably just jealous of
the wonderful life you are setting up
for yourself. You are filling your corner
of the world with positivity and there are
folks out there that just cannot stand to
see that.
It is not a "hand out," if the State of Vermont
has a program to preserve their heritage
and you are participating in that program.
They need you more than you need them.
If no participants joined the program,
Vermont would lose their historic barns.
So give up on the sheepish attitude. PLEASE.
All those angry people can just go off and
soak their heads. Keep up the good work!
בס״ד
Kelikaku Coutin ❗️There is no such thing as “government funds”. The government doesn’t have money. Your saying it’s the government. The money comes from other peoples productive effort.Who’s the government??? The government created nothing. The only thing the government can do is steal and rob people with a gun and forcibly transfer wealth from one person to another. So the government is forcibly transfer wealth from people and giving it to you so you can repair your barn.sad just sad
@@reecealeck8314 copy and paste is spamming and trolling and what your saying is false Information.. do some real research and make wiser choices. Peace and love world
You'll never get rich off of youtube ads, but it sounds like it definitely helps to fill in the gaps on the farm repair work! Thanks for having an awesome channel and continued good luck on your projects!!
It's a very cool barn, glad you're saving it! 💜
That was a very cold morning we had. I woke up to -1. I let the ducks and chickens out and they didn’t know what to do. It’s their first winter so it’ was a little bit of a shock to them. I think it’s great to try to restore the barn vs. just tearing it down. Hopefully it get approved this time.
I really like your plans. I am glad you do not have to tear down the old barn. I love old barns. Someday I might have a farm, at this point it is only a dream.
Winter bust through the wall like the kook-aid man this year. "Oh, snow" Man we have a foot of snow in Michigan and it has been lows of °6 all week
the barn will be in fine shape soon...good to see history sticking around...good job.
Hey, Morgan! as someone who would like to have a small hobby farm one day, I just want to say that I really admire your positivity and principles! Great job and do keep it up!
I am really happy about us TH-cam watchers helping you with your farm!
Always love seeing these videos.
I hope you get the grant. Guys like Nate are a Godsend. Hope you can keep him working. It's looking great so far...
Yes sir, Nate seems like the real deal. Glad he was there to help ya out and take ya in from the snow, too.
Love hearing that story.
America is a young country. We don’t have as deep an architectural history as many others. I feel it is vitally important to use these funds to preserve historic buildings and structures. I am so excited to see work begin on your barn!
There is a good reason that the barn was attached to the house. When the heavy winter blizzards hit and white-outs occur you can get lost in just a few feet outdoors and freeze to death umable to find either house or barn!!
the music was really nice in this one, it fits perfect.
that sitting protest was hilarious, love those birdies
lOVE music - good job students!
12:57 is that david attenborough
Ha...I was wondering if anyone would even guess that impression. Good job!
@@GoldShawFarm haha...terrible impression but I still got it straight away :D
Loving the wholeosome background music.
antlerman yes! Anyone know the name of the artist?
The Kingdom All Stars. There’s a link to their web site in the video description. They are awesome!
the song is on spotify i was looking all over for it, its called "I Remember" by Kingdom All Stars
Hey, Morgan! My name is Collin, and I just wanted you take a minute to let you know how your videos and your story have impacted my life.
I've been watching your videos for a couple months now, and over that time I've had to opportunity to watch many episodes from your back log as well as your more current offerings. Watching your story unfold and your farm come together piece by piece has been an incredibly inspiring privilege.
See, I'm a glass blower by trade. I invested years of my life into learning the craft and even did a college major in flameworked glass. I haven't melted or blown any glass with regularity in well over three years now. I settled for something safe and something menial. Something that I knew wasn't going to ever make me feel truly happy or fulfilled.
You and your farm made me realize the dream doesn't have to die.
To make a long story short, I've recently been offered a residency at a very prestigious arts centre in Ontario. I'm dropping down to part time at my "9-5", and dammit I'm going to make that dream work. No matter what it takes.
Thank you for helping to give me that courage, and showing me that dreams don't need to die. I think a khaki campbell is going to be one the first things I make when I get back behind a torch.
I build software systems for a living. Having a simple, unambiguous language that rests well on the tongue is key. You have that. That does not come easily. Very impressive.
Long commercials at the end of the video are best. We can play them while reading the comments.
Have you checked out having a wind turbine put on your farm? Generates income.
My favorite story teller on TH-cam.
I would love more lil updates! ♥️♥️
Stay tuned for Thursday’s video!
Oh please! Of all the ridiculous, wasteful spending our governments are involved in, supporting small farmers with grants and subsidies is a very good value to taxpayers! It’s exactly how I want my tax dollar spent!
Better than a 30,000 desk for some fat politician
That is sadly a wish that can only arise with a lot of consideration since there is no immidiate economic benefit to it. Therefore it will not be popular.
but what if i want another trillion dollar plane?
❗️There is no such thing as “government funds”. The government doesn’t have money. Your saying it’s the government. The money comes from other peoples productive effort.Who’s the government??? The government created nothing. The only thing the government can do is steal and rob people with a gun and forcibly transfer wealth from one person to another. So the government is forcibly transferring wealth from people and giving it to you so you can repair your barn.sad just sad
@reece aleck I’m not a big fan of government subsidies either but the reality is that we need sustainable agriculture to protect this country from complete dependence on other countries. At the end of the day this is something I and I think a lot of other Americans would have no issue getting behind. Much better than the money going to feed lots and mass produced gmo crops that rape our land and poison us.
We all need food. Take care of the farmers. Take care of family farmers. They are our future. Hey the ducks arent happy today....much too early
Great video. Us and our animals I do not think could handle the coldness in south!
We value the experiences and knowledge you share with us. We have started chickens, geese and ducks so all you post pertains to us. Thank You. (a chicken hen hatched 7 ducklings for us a week ago)
So cute how they sit on their feet to warm up. 💛🧡💛
Awwww I love that me enjoying your videos helps build the barn!
I love that you're not knocking the barn down, i would love to own an older barn. Such gems!
And WOW, I love how close your barn is to your house. I'd love that. We just built an off grid barn far from my house, thanks to my husband not wanting barn smells too close to house. I'd love having that small of a walk from house to barn!
Love your videos, you've been such a driving force into my new adventure with ducks!
Do what you want with your land! You are working hard and I love supporting your videos! Great content :)
I introduced my LGD to the chickens by holding a bird and calling it a name...chick chick is any chicken. I hid the bird’s head and let the dog sniff her. He went to grab feathers so I thumped his nose saying, “NO! Chick chick.” Good chick chick!” I repeated it and praised the dog for gentle interest. It worked very well, and very fast. The problem with young LGDs is just playfulness...you have to monitor them!
Trained him to respond to hawks defensively by standing and pointing at the “bad bird” while naming it for him, and barking and growling. I’m sure the neighbors were considering calling the nice men in white coats, but it worked, lol... He even knows the sounds they make, and will respond if he is inside.
If I could suggest a minor change, move the dog pen so it can get partial sunshine during the day. You’re doing great!
Ronnie in VA interesting how you did your training. I had not thought of dogs to guard chickens until recently. I do desperately need to train our Husky to leave the chickens alone. The rest of the dogs watched the chicks grow into hens, and now just basically ignore them. We got the Husky when she was a year old and it has been tough training a smart and energetic dog who at one year had basically . Ok I got off track.
Oh was so happy that you know about Apricot Valley. About an hour from us. Great people. Have bought from them in the past. What an operation they have. He too has a full time job as well
Bird Law. I Blustered laughing out loud, shooting coffee through my nose. Thank you to your legal team.
I'm new to your channel so I don't know if you clip wings or not on your chickens. If you don't you might consider putting wire or some other cover on top of the kennel to keep the chickens from getting in with the dog when you are not there to monitor the dog that way there is less chance of the dog having an opportunity to kill one of your chickens. Also really glad to hear you are repairing the barn the last video I watched had a letter from a guy about a some group that dismantles barns and I was relieved when you were talking about all of the plans you have for the barn in this one. Barns like yours are a treasure glad you're doing what you can to repair it.
Love the ducks and the geese but i had a thought you have the Quacken how bout the Honken
I came for the barn cats and now I'm loving the channel. This is as strangely compelling as watching Joseph Carter's mink and dogs take down rats.
We weren't ready for the cold, either. Frozen water bottles for the rabbits (replaced by bowls that get refilled 3x/day), turning on the electrical outlet for the heated waterer for the chickens only to find that the fan is still plugged into it... but we catch things as we go and do the best we can. Good luck staying warm!
Gold Shaw Farm made me do it. I like your facebook post on collaborations 😏
could be the reason they are hiding under the shelter is to avoid the snow on the feet? i would think they could handle it but wouldnt be most comfortable
You’re correct
I see geese and ducks swim in lakes when it's like minus -15c
@@Infinite8blue In Chicago the resident Canada geese swim every day, at least every day I can get down to the lakefront on my morning walk until the lake is frozen farther out than I can see, which is rare and they might still be swimming I just can't see that they do.
On poultry and feet. Never kept waterfowl but I have kept chickens and chickens do get frostbite. There's a shot in the video of a chicken standing on one foot. I'm pretty sure that the chickens are in serious danger standing on snow.
they need socks
Ducks have a special adaptation that allows them to cool the blood as it goes down towards the feet, and warm back up as it reenters the body, so they don't lose any body heat to cold water. It's quite fascinating, they're tough little dudes 💜
Once you get your pond built I think they will stay in there the majority of the time during the winter. I have always marveled at ducks and geese not being frozen cold when swimming in water in winter. But if you think about it, the water is still warmer than frozen snow and ground. Sometimes when it was very cold, Mom would take an axe and bust holes in the ice. The ducks and geese would get in there and churn the water and it couldn't freeze up again. The other reason she had to bust holes in the ice is because ice creates a seal on the pond - it doesn't let oxygen in - and she didn't want a bunch of dead fish. So it was a two-fold exercise. My mother was a dedicated and responsible farmer - I am always grateful for the education I received under her.
See’s title is “winter comes”
Me sitting in 70 degree weather: :^]
Lucky you. Time for the eternal new England winter.
Yay! The cats! Hi Pablo and Lil! 😍💗💗💗
Well I am still at 25 degree c in sunny Cyprus but winter is around the corner
i wish it was that cool here.. stupid miami weather.
If only winter didn’t start in early November and last until early April in the Northeast. If only
Great open song , beautiful farm with those amazing animals. I will be frozen up if I were outside. You are a great farmer. That moves fast as the animals. Great Work
Good to see all the animals and you.
Enjoyable videos. Thank you. I particularly like the videos where you mix your chores with music 🎶 More like those plz.
I hope you do get the preservation money for the barn , keep applying it’s definitely worth it, it’s a beautiful picture of history!
Can't wait to to see you and the pup work together.
Poor duckies...they look about as excited about winter as I am...🥶
Great update, lots of great stuff happening on your farm. Love it.
Brilliant idea using the barn housing ducks an geese fantastic use of barn . Great vlog really interesting cheers thanks for sharing your journey.
The music by Kingdom All Stars is really nice. Definitely gonna check out the link. Hoping they have some published music I can buy.
Loved the glimpse of Canadian Geese heading for warmer climes. Grew up in NH, been in TX for 3 years, miss seeing, hearing them. Had a shock last week, visited a friend in Castroville, TX. Walking around outside I heard a strange sound for TX. Three female Canadian Geese are living there!Temps been in lower 30's last few mornings. Wonder if they still here.
Hi 👋 I’m in upstate NY bordering VT we both have the winter weather in common and I also have 7 chickens and 3 ducks. I’ve enjoyed building onto a over hang big shed off garage. And it’s been quite the gradual process of housing my babies. It truly feels wonderful having them to tend to and grow with them and I’ve learned so much in the last year of being a new Mommy. Iv lost my only 2 female ducks to prey birds. they are free roam during good weather months to get a healthy diet and eat ticks and also the enjoyment of being around them all through the nice weather months. I know all to well the go to bed routine here LOL. There are factors that Iv learned that work and don’t work and I couldn’t picture myself without having them in my life💕I enjoy your channel and a big hello from across the pond!
Preservation funds are so important! I hope you get it and can save such a beautiful old barn!
We use to farm goats lots of hard work but man is it a rewarding feeling
Morgan, you and Al remind me how much I like California!!. We had about 10 days of snow last year, and my tomatoes are still getting ripe. In fact, I am still wearing thongs. However, I can pray for you and your feathered babies survive another winter!! Blessings!!
The music is great, love watching you guys.
Fantastic Attenborough! Well done!
Very cool meeting. Glad you were able to get some work done on the barn. It's looking good.
Glad to know you're well versed on your bird law. And my, what large hands you have!
OMG duck prints in the snow, soooo cute!
An idea. train your birds to follow a bucket of meal and the chickens will follow you and moving them will be much easier. I done that with my chickens
Yep winter's here for Y'all !! Still pretty nice here in Southwest Florida. It was kinda chilly yesterday at 71.......
Great video man and your story telling makes you a must watch for me!
I loved the music! I guess a few other people here did too since there's a message to Gold Shaw Farm fans on their home page. Looking forward to hearing the rest of their CD. At first I thought she sounded like First Aid Kit, but then realized something else special was happening.
OMG the cat with the white bib made me cry, my cat was identical his name was Tinker xx
Way to support the community!!!
I live in Burlington and when we got this storm I was wondering how the farm was holding up. Glad the quacken is all good
Yessss stardew valley yesssssss i love that game
had fun watching you with the duck I love their quacks :)
It’s funny that you mention the music, I was thinking what great stock music he’s found for his videos!
Thanks for sharing, new friends here, love your property, ducks are my favorite animal by far we have 2 Muskovy ducks 1 Peking and 1 Indian runner we definitely want more , love the barn build , thanks for sharing new friends, blessings
We just got ducks yesterday and I randomly yelled “all ducks go to bed!” My partner just shook his head 😂
I’ve been waiting for that moment since I started watching your channel and I just wanted to stop by to thank you for that.
Damn, over in Romania it's nice and sunny.
reinforce the bottom section of your dog run with cattle panels tied on over the outside along the bottom. The gauge of wire they used on that dog kennel is very light weight and easily bent, flexed, etc. The ties they used on it are also light gauge ties that can snap if a big powerful dog pushes against them.
I'm in the same boat Minnesota (southern) got blasted with snow last week and it's been FREEZING cold ever since. Been rough scrambling to winterize horses, ducks, chickens, pig, and Dogs. Water and ducks is a big sketchy but trial and error has proven a few working methods! Yay farm life 😂
I really like it, that you support this local music project. It's so ... So... Wholesome... 😍
And I felt pitty for the one duck who was like "I don't wanna go out!"
Morgan, You will achieve a lot before the teeth of the storm! For myself, I am patient enough to watch you realise your vision. Quite right. Use the barn. My chickens and their coop are heading into the polytunnel for winter. Same idea, smaller scale with my three chickens! Go with the snow. Regards Stephen.
please give the barn cats a pat for me! they’re so lovely!
You are doing a great job. I’ll watch your channel to help fix the barn ! Click on ads y’all !!