Getting Back to Work: Good News in Action on the Farm

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  • Its good news in action today...Tweaking our successful fly control system, working on the barn project, making our rounds with the animals doing chores, celebrating the success of our grazing system as proven in the dress weights of our first steers of the year, and being fully stocked with pork, chicken, beef and eggs for another busy summer season at the farmers market.
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  • @allenferry9632
    @allenferry9632 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    25% more beef with what appears to be less effort. That's a win, win.

  • @wd9dau
    @wd9dau 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +151

    A cow with no legs is called ground beef. What do you call a dog with no legs? You don’t. It won’t come when you call it! Great to see Ezra!

    • @kathleenreynolds6492
      @kathleenreynolds6492 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂

    • @samvalentine3206
      @samvalentine3206 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      What's the name of a gal with one short leg? Eileen.

    • @user-lh4zi3ig2b
      @user-lh4zi3ig2b 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      did you get that pete LOL

    • @NathanBrooken
      @NathanBrooken 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How come cats are always saying Meow, they never learned how to say Me To.

    • @johnmarlow2887
      @johnmarlow2887 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@user-lh4zi3ig2b Religious joke.
      Q. Why do you call your son Isaiah ?
      A. Because he has one eye higher that the other.

  • @kailand3056
    @kailand3056 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    Pete, I really enjoyed this video, especially your comments about the complete farm - I could hear the satisfaction in your voice and it made me happy because you and Hillary work so hard.

  • @kennethmorton7080
    @kennethmorton7080 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Genius at work and lateral thinking helps defend against the perennial enemy. Cows will vote this year for Pete as Man of the year! Many thanks for all your hard work and entertaining videos.

  • @kevinkoepke8311
    @kevinkoepke8311 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    I remember studying different grazing techniques over 40 years ago. Intensive grazing was new to Texas, then. Moving the herd to different fields every 7 to 14 days. Just like you're doing. One of the benefits was the life cycle of flies being interrupted by these often moves.
    Have a great day, Pete and Hillary!

    • @noelhenderson8095
      @noelhenderson8095 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I have also heard that if you run the chickens behind the cows that they will pick through the poop and eat the fly larvae before they have a chance to hatch and become flies

    • @martina5923
      @martina5923 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@noelhenderson8095 That's awesome!

    • @cynthiaholmes2828
      @cynthiaholmes2828 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a few very awesome videos I watch and your one I love watching you every time we have a new video. Keep it up Pete

    • @semihozgol8933
      @semihozgol8933 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@noelhenderson8095 haklısın keneleride toplarlar.

  • @johnskelton5683
    @johnskelton5683 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    It's amazing seeing the cattle waiting, looking at Pete to lead them to..., As though Pete is head of the heard when he's present. One can observe if not feel the cattle are at ease while curious in Pete's presence! Ah, another glorious day on the Few Acres Farm!

  • @daniel385
    @daniel385 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It must be frustrating having a successful TH-cam channel and having to deal with comments. I think you recently mentioned you just ignore most of them. That's probably the only solution. Best of luck with the farm.

  • @daleducheneaux5447
    @daleducheneaux5447 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    Thanks Pete & Hillary for sharing always look forward to what's going on at Just a Few Acres.

  • @renevedlin3062
    @renevedlin3062 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    Glad to see fly control is working. Good job, Pete! And thanks for another great video. Greetings from Slovenia.

  • @Alpha1Farms
    @Alpha1Farms 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Praying you stay above water guys. We aren’t doing well… family trapped all over VT and NH. Watching your video lightened the mood for me for awhile. I appreciate your content Pete.

    • @sadjaxx
      @sadjaxx 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thinking of y'all. Stay safe as you can.

    • @auntiesam8489
      @auntiesam8489 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Prayers for all in your region
      God Bless.

  • @edwarddavis507
    @edwarddavis507 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Pete and Hillary! Billy is getting big!

  • @engfishman87
    @engfishman87 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I love how your cows talk to you.😀

  • @derrickglass5448
    @derrickglass5448 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Pete! Lovely meeting you at the Farmers Market on Saturday (Ohio peeps). Dad wanted to do a blind taste test. So, along with the fresh whole chicken we picked up from you; we also bought a whole chicken from Aldi's. Obviously, the chicken we picked up from you was the winner. Best chicken we've had!

    • @mohdashfaq4135
      @mohdashfaq4135 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      0 ken l1))000000

  • @jaclynalley809
    @jaclynalley809 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Basset hounds are our farm helpers!

  • @rosejohnson452
    @rosejohnson452 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Very educational. It could be shown in any school as an example of American Farming Family at work. Beautiful. Thank you.

    • @seanwhelan879
      @seanwhelan879 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I totally agree with you 100% but it should be shown all over the world, simply brilliant. 🇮🇪

  • @cowboy007
    @cowboy007 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I've been watching you for a long time. with translation into Russian. you are very good hosts. Sincerely, Gennady Fadeev. hello from north kazakhstan

  • @sandraengstrand2784
    @sandraengstrand2784 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Fly controls are definitely working this year!! Good news!!❤

  • @Susan71105
    @Susan71105 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I'm sure it's so satisfying to see people purchase and enjoy your products. I don't have enough to sell, but I enjoy eating from my garden.

  • @claramurzynski6739
    @claramurzynski6739 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just very glad to know you folks weren't affected by the flash flooding I saw on the news yesterday.

  • @CPthetooladdict
    @CPthetooladdict 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    We always used them tubes with strips, and that was always the best thing. I'm glad you got it nailed down now, and the pete and happy tails are all around!!

  • @Limogi
    @Limogi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Hi Pete, you can also attach a bovine face brush/scratch to a tree/post and put your solution on there. They'll thank you for it.

  • @MaxPower-nw8id
    @MaxPower-nw8id 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Always a great day when there's a new video from my favorite farm channel. Thanks Pete.

  • @douglasthompson9482
    @douglasthompson9482 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Great fly control…will work for sure. You handle the farm so well. I love the chickens, it’s tough to beat happy chickens. Pete you are my weekly source of normality…..thanks.

    • @ky.gambler5281
      @ky.gambler5281 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah, for sure the world has lost it.. it appears covid killed all the brain cells of anyone who hadn't lostem to drugs. 🤣

  • @trigonx1
    @trigonx1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a nice dress weight. Hopefully the cull heifers show the same promising trend.

  • @larcoal2963
    @larcoal2963 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pete & Hil... solid people. 'nuf said

  • @fredrodriguez177
    @fredrodriguez177 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    PVC pipe under and in-between layers of manure might give more Co2 to pile. Just a thought.

  • @samoatodd8730
    @samoatodd8730 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the teaching. Simple, precise, and logical. ❤

  • @j1166240
    @j1166240 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Pete, congratulations on all the positive things happening on the farm! 100 lbs increase in dress weight is quite the accomplishment. The other positive I saw and was impressed by was your partner. Hillarie is completely engaged in the operation and I know she is 100 % part of the farms success. A trained nurse no doubt. It is refreshing to see two trained professionals who changed careers for the rewarding farm life. Even more amazing is you are accomplishing this on 45 acres! Well done! Jeff

  • @TSB12556
    @TSB12556 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My dad, born in 1907, used to say that blood spots were from excited chickens, so you should knock on the door before going in, and don't give chickens broken eggs because they'll get a liking for them and then you'll have a problem. When we visited NZ we found eggs on store shelves because they don't wash them. In the US we do. I married a farm girl and we won't rattle on about drinking raw milk! Cheers from Wisc :)

  • @DoctorPrepperMD
    @DoctorPrepperMD 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Out here is California I have to wake at 5am for work. Worth it with a new video to accompany my coffee!! Thanks.

  • @DPW55
    @DPW55 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Could of used the walnut tree and made some breakfast bowls,and used them for a competition,if you can think of one ,or give away to your valued customers at the farmers market , 👍😁the wood has nice patterning markings and wood come up nice with stainer varnish , 👍

  • @kyleshpak9286
    @kyleshpak9286 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Hello Pete, Thanks for another great video.
    Wow, a 100-pound increase on the dress weight, What a difference. It's great to see the shift in grazing really pay off.
    Have a great day!

  • @AustinTexas8084
    @AustinTexas8084 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hope you aren't getting the bad weather the news is reporting for the Northeast.
    Stay safe.

  • @tommybounds3220
    @tommybounds3220 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You all take such good care of your animals.

  • @susanwilliams1958
    @susanwilliams1958 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    TY Hilarie for wearing the Nebraska T-shirt!😊

  • @machintelligence
    @machintelligence 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You cut wood in cold weather so that it warms you three times:
    When you cut it.
    When you split it.
    And when you burn it.

  • @rogerkrey
    @rogerkrey 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I spent my entire adult working career concerned with “yield” in the meat processing business. I enjoyed your results in “yield” of cattle weight because of a grazing change. The weight gain will end up in your wallet. 👏👏

  • @hbrianunderwood4946
    @hbrianunderwood4946 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Fantastic news about the weight gains in those steers. Experiments are so difficult to conduct on a working farm. You took a pretty big risk and it paid off, plus you shared your experiences with the rest of us. Hats off to you, Pete.

  • @robertkaus4168
    @robertkaus4168 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    As always, another great video. I like the way you keep your comments brief and to the point without too much unnecessary verbiage. Great job Pete!

  • @DumpsterMarcus
    @DumpsterMarcus 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That’s awesome 100 pounds more meat. Can’t beat that! Loved the video will see you in a couple weeks to buy some stuff at the market

  • @anthonyzukowski2
    @anthonyzukowski2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Genuinely look forward to the videos every week. Thanks Pete and the Family

  • @kparks1804
    @kparks1804 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of award do young chickens like most? Pulletzer!

  • @joshk.6246
    @joshk.6246 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Watching the freshest episode of Just a Few Acres is a great way to start my day!

  • @raulsarmiento7326
    @raulsarmiento7326 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pete & Hilary | awesome lifecycle example of beef, pig, and chicken

  • @auntiesam8489
    @auntiesam8489 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We love to watch your videos. We "like" & send comments to support y'all in a guesture of our gratitude.
    We laugh out loud to your puns & your jokes. We are guessing that Hillarie is the source and she spoon feeds them to you to deliver. We all know she is your "Gracie Allen to your George Burns". ❤

  • @iwantosavemoney
    @iwantosavemoney 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pete am really surprised you don’t grow any food with all you know about farming sir

  • @amberkluga8949
    @amberkluga8949 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good solution for flies on the cows. Down in southern Virginia we are experiencing a tick explosion. ugh...

  • @maryalexander4091
    @maryalexander4091 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love seeing Hilary in your video's. Love her remark re "why don't we have a dog?" 😅 Pete, you're at the top of your game!

  • @michiganhay7844
    @michiganhay7844 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s good it’s working I gave up years ago. I never thought it made much difference.

  • @cakyle1982
    @cakyle1982 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Pete I wish I had words to express how invaluable your videos are. You and Hillary are an absolute gem of a couple. In a world full of crazy ideas and politicization, you go the distance and tell it like it is. It is absolutely amazing. The little ideas you have and the words of wisdom, your the only channel no matter what I will never unsubscribe from. At 41, I was raised on International Harvester. I'm in Kentucky but if I'm ever anywhere near the Ithaca market, I'm gonna come by for sure. lol! Love you Brother...........Keep telling me about them "Piggers"!

  • @user-lb1ks2ip8q
    @user-lb1ks2ip8q 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fly controls are definitely working this year!! Good news!!. Fly controls are definitely working this year!! Good news!!.

  • @chuckstrasbaugh62
    @chuckstrasbaugh62 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done, Pete and HIlarie! That increase in the dress weight of the steers is phenomenal!! You deserve a huge pat on the back for that and it will certainly help with the bottom line. Good for you!

  • @johnsandell4501
    @johnsandell4501 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pete, YOU are good news always. Hillary too for sure. 👍

  • @timothyabraham2228
    @timothyabraham2228 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pete........ the cow whisperer 🦬 🐮 🐂 🐃 !!

  • @RatdogDRB
    @RatdogDRB 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Those chickens sure LOVE their Hilarie! Even trusting her when they're broody too. That's a shame that only two of the little monsters survived on that last batch of piglets. Hopefully Brownie and Bossie will step it up and help out with piglet numbers.
    The flies definitely appear to be less of an issue this year. That's great news.
    Nice, big steers is a blessing. Congrats.

  • @wynnbeattie8130
    @wynnbeattie8130 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the rural king fly traps! 1 gal containers and put scraps in them, filled in no time!

  • @jeremymoseley3043
    @jeremymoseley3043 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like seeing that little brown calf. What a bruiser!

  • @lesgaal4017
    @lesgaal4017 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well guys that's a huge gain in Dress weight and it proves that the old ways of rotating cattle or any stock through lush pastures is good for everyone. Cheers.

  • @jeremyseibel6378
    @jeremyseibel6378 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When you started the super c you slowed the throttle up like you were on the 656 lol

  • @Limogi
    @Limogi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I agree with you, rot is greater than burn. Burn only when you need to make heat for cooking food, or warming up. Never for cleaning up...❤

  • @caroleferreira2846
    @caroleferreira2846 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Another awesome video. Thanks for showing the birds. It’s fun watching Hilary taking care of them. Such a calming and loving place you have.

  • @DconBlueZ
    @DconBlueZ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

  • @michaelburtch865
    @michaelburtch865 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pete, Hilary, one of the very best videos ever! We saw all your animals, even Ezra! Love the way you and Hilary work together so well. Your love of the land and your respect AND love for the animals is just wonderful. Still want to come see you at market one weekend. I live in the city... summer schedule is rather busy... may not make it until early fall. We'll see. Meantime, keep on keepin on! You ROCK!

  • @hopeherefords8122
    @hopeherefords8122 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good to know about mob grazing. All that work for less results! So funny. Thanks Pete and Hilary! Good to see Gray and Ezra

  • @FaizCaliph
    @FaizCaliph 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love that they continued the "throw the crappy dad jokes in the manure spreader" but from the last video! 😂

  • @LensFog
    @LensFog 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As always thank you for sharing!

  • @tonifoster5108
    @tonifoster5108 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keeping it real on Just A Few Acres Farm.

  • @cherylmillard2067
    @cherylmillard2067 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Billy has gotten HUGE!!!

  • @RoBA7
    @RoBA7 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very happy to find a new Video announcement of Just a few acres! To follow your work, actions, thoughts and watch the perfectly kept animals feels like a holiday each time! Thank you for time and effort!

  • @FarmallFanatic
    @FarmallFanatic 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a broody barred rock...should be hatching soon

  • @joeherndon5815
    @joeherndon5815 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice choice of shirt to wear Hilarie happy to see Pete brought back something for you being you had to stay home and do all the chores 👍🙂

  • @vincewoolley6774
    @vincewoolley6774 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The weight increase is tremendous. Any business would be thrilled with the percentage increase. Its always good to see the pigs. I'm looking forward to the battle of the bulls. My money is on Orton this year.

  • @jae878
    @jae878 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    100 lb gain! That’s awesome!! We have been letting our cows (dexters, south polls and jerseys) graze open pastures too mainly because there are two horses in with them and they can’t be trusted with poly wire. They will injure themselves. Good to know that the cows might be gaining more because of it.
    Thanks for sharing. Always learn something from Pete!

  • @lourdesaguirre4882
    @lourdesaguirre4882 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Pete , thank you from south Florida

  • @dorothylaplante7243
    @dorothylaplante7243 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So satisfying to watch your work. I can see the pride you take in what you do.

  • @geraldsundberg3610
    @geraldsundberg3610 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You've got a good system going with the chickens Pete.

  • @cherrydowns7745
    @cherrydowns7745 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Patty is a character. Love her. Thank you Pete. Loved your Dad joke! LOL

  • @frankrizzo3915
    @frankrizzo3915 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good morning Pete and Hillary.

  • @lorrainestafford3809
    @lorrainestafford3809 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    100 pounds that's quite a bit of more meat that you got there I'm glad for you Pete

  • @ginalarsen4875
    @ginalarsen4875 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hope you warn the cows about "no smoking", around the fly control! Lol. Great video!

  • @StanTheBrand
    @StanTheBrand 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pete’s narration is like a good old story around a campfire. You just sit back comfortable and take it in

  • @avahightower4685
    @avahightower4685 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great big sigh.... what a wonderfully satisfying video. Thank you, Pete and Hillary

  • @alanpranke3299
    @alanpranke3299 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wowza! 33% increase in productivity! Nice

  • @BarryBarrington_
    @BarryBarrington_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Pete, welcome to the TV in my living room.

  • @overwatch2671
    @overwatch2671 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Pete and Hillary. See you next time

  • @wynnbeattie8130
    @wynnbeattie8130 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After seeing your manure pile, I use a spray bottle with vegetable or canola oil. Squirt in puddle on tarp and Its done. no mosquitos! once per rain storm does it. or when you see its clear. In the barn where critters or cats cant tip over

  • @Mdotis100
    @Mdotis100 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the cutting of the burdock with the chain saw.

  • @sgrvtl7183
    @sgrvtl7183 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congratulations on the beef news! Thank you for sharing, ~~ love watching chores being done😊🦋

  • @RoadKillsRanch
    @RoadKillsRanch 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just a Few Acres Farm and morning coffee. 🥰

  • @billroberts3864
    @billroberts3864 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Pete, thanks for showing your improvement on the fly control system. Be sure to let us know how the strips of cloth work to control face flies. The chickens all look happy and in is great the cows add weight because of your pasture rotation. Blessings to you all.

  • @DoctorPrepperMD
    @DoctorPrepperMD 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    The weight difference is amazing. Did it also affect the marbling?

  • @frankcherry3810
    @frankcherry3810 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Manure is more available in an Election year… I do wish they would cover it…

  • @suepumphrey1559
    @suepumphrey1559 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the days of odd jobs. 🌻

  • @corybiltz2461
    @corybiltz2461 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh that back scritches is just the bees knees!! 🎉

  • @timothy199662002
    @timothy199662002 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    straight old Black Walnut is a valuable tree! 800 bucks for a good one!

  • @marvinmulford2536
    @marvinmulford2536 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tires me out just watching you guys!

  • @lorenmeyer5290
    @lorenmeyer5290 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Pete for all the information about the chickens! Enjoy listening to you!

  • @petemarotti5747
    @petemarotti5747 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So nice to see the smiles on your faces from all the good news. It's definitely contagious! Keep up the great work!

  • @gregjohnston9287
    @gregjohnston9287 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hearing protection when operating a chain saw! Chap!! I have had several close calls and a couple friends severely injured over the years. Eye protection as well!

  • @CanuckAlert
    @CanuckAlert 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow Billy has gotten BIG!