I don't understand. Lilly had to wait work dream and take lessons to have a horse and still she doesn't have one. Henry is 2wks weaned and your lookn to get him one.
I also do not understand this. But if the feed is affordable then having a stablemate is nice thing. I do hope they drench the horse every now and then. I don't think I can handle watching a horse die
Justin I’ve been following your journey from the very beginning,so writing this was hard however I felt I had to. I know we only see a snippet of your animal husbandry but what you are showing is concerning. I respect organic farming but having a large animal vet in your back pocket that knows your practices is a responsibility to a living creatures well being. There’s more stewardship required than to a cabbage. I truly love your family and am proud of how far you’ve come. It does look as if you are spread pretty thin this last year. I do realize that you tube isn’t your primary focus anymore but things seem chaotic. Just a very faithful follower that has enjoyed your channel from the beginning and will continue to do so. Watching your family is wonderful.
I 100% agree with this. The well being of their livestock should be their #1 concern. Not cutting down trees. Or making a random path thru the pastures... those critters rely on them and they are failing them... I get life is busy. But you have to prioritize the well being of them before business and if it's not in the cards anymore maybe lessen the livestock load... and go a few years buying organic meat from the store. If that's what it takes to get everything in order.
@@LexiJoFarms You only see a small snippet of their lives. Stop assuming that you know what's going on! You know what they say about assumptions, right? Well, you look like it for sure from this comment!
@@bncsmom1 If that's true, it would be good to show it or tell us about the vet visit instead of picking up the dead animal and throwing it in the woods without knowing what happened to it or the others!
Grew up with horses and we owned a riding stable. I would not recommend getting a pony. Too many mean ponies. I suggest a gentle gelding for Lily. Also, horses are herd animals and need a companion. Get 2. Great episode!
Since the "homestead in 100 days" era, I couldn't believe no work was done for the animal's chaotic situations. All the animals. Then the remodel, and still nothing changed for the animals. Not much inspirational content anymore. Just chaos.
Lily needs to start off with an aged quiet lesson horse for safety sake. Bomb proof horses are expensive and hard to find!🐴😀 PS Lily would grow out of a pony fast!
When u take onthe responsibility of an animal you r responsible for its care. Why have u not taken the sheep to a vet or called a vet. Stool samples, blood work. You have lost 2 sheep that may have been saved if the cause had been found out with the first sheep.
It’s 4 sheep he has lost- unacceptable. When diaherra was discovered on the first one he had a responsibility to track down the cause. I would never sell him ANY if my animals.
So sad that Lilly does chores,cooks, cleans, babysits Henry and the 1 thing she wants is denied until the little boys and Mom show an interest then all of a sudden it becomes a possibility. Justin films the boys and him having fun but you never see Rebecca having fun with Lillie.
@@opybrook7766true. Lily's desheveled hair makes it look as if she is neglected. A hairbrushing routine is necessary to keep Lily's hair healthy. And yes, we never see Lily and Rebecca share a common interest or activity. They are so lucky to have such a well rounded daughter!
Lilly and Rebekah do a girls trip most years, and the boys take their turns Henry sitting and with household chores, Lilly is really interested in baking and she is being supported by both parents with her own channel and I believe she is going to have her own baking kitchen when in the house when its done
Stop bashing the Rhoades. Lily is just fine she is at the age wear she doesn't care about how she looks. Also they haven't gotten her a horse because they don't have the setup for one. Lily is very happy taking riding lessons and learning how to care for a horse, horses are not cheap to own. We don't see everything that goes on at the homestead and you need to remember this is a homesteading channel not a channel about the kids we see them doing chores but that's all.
@@asmith8973 You say horses aren't cheap, but look up the Rhodes' net worth on the net. With youtube alone, they have over a million subs, they aren't broke. Look around this farm and at this building project they're in the middle of and tell me taking care of a horse or two wouldn't be a drop in the bucket of what this family spends. Edit: And not one of the boys hair ever looked like Lily's, not at any age. SOMEONE brushed their hair.
Said with love and actual medical knowledge, Coccidiosis is easy to treat using Sulidimidine, Vet script is needed. It will go through the entire herd of animals if not treated. The best thing you can do is to drench them, using electrolytes if you have any. The animal's systems gets completely overloaded with the organisms and will cause fatal diarrhea. I know you don't like using medications, but it really comes down to them suffering and you being unable to harvest.
He needs to get a stool sample and have it analyzed first so he knows what he is dealing with. I agree with the rest of your statement. This is BAD husbandry and lack of caring. But hey we are filling his pockets for his million dollar house.
I don't think that's necessary. I raise Katahdin sheep, and they are very hardy. There are some poisonous plants that they could eat, the most likely is wild cherry that has wilted. I have had an average of about 25 multi-colored Katahdin sheep on my farm, and I've never had one over 3 months old die. I don't even have to treat them with anything except I'mectin once or twice in their life. Katahdin sheep are generally more hardy than goats, easier to keep penned in, and just about as cute. 🥰
I try to raise everything organically, but I will use pharmaceuticals as a worm preventative because it’s inhumane to let them just wither away from a preventable problem.
That is why I don't sub to him anymore. Not only that...they are never happy. Always wanting more. Bigger, better and at what expense. What ever happened to Abundance plus? Nothing. Greed.
Justin, with your track record with sheep, have you given any thought to finding someone who does a good job with them and trading chicken, beef, or pork for lamb?
Once again…Lily does the work for a horse and little boys would get one “because it looked so cute” 🙄 Mr Brown has barely learned to find where he keeps his shoes.
Lily does so much. Like on birthdays she’s the one who bakes their birthday cakes. She cooks, bakes,cleans and does outside chores. The boys do so much with Justin. My question is what the heck does the mom do? She pops in videos every once in a while but we mostly see her in bed or sitting on the couch.
@@grammysue7355 - homeschools, managing the home build/researching/ordering supplies for different phases of projects, until recently was still breastfeeding Henry (which takes up several hours a day), laundry/home chores, etc.
@@grammysue7355 she spends money and changes the house design every 5 minutes, lily does all the work. Rebecca needs a boot in the butt to get her moving. She seems to think she is a diva.
16 hands high is a very tall horse I have been training horses for over 50 years And since y’all have not had them I would talk to your trainer about what she thinks. And they might know if an amazing horse to fit your family
The "Horse" story has me riled up. For a very long while, the Vlogs have shown Lily's desire was & has been put off for a very long while. And it seems now that the little boys want a pony...it's horses for everyone. ugh
I think they want to give her this. However, they were burned when they gave Jonah a nice thing that he wanted. I think they are maybe hesitant and worried about safety, which is why the small pony seemed logical to them. However, as many on this threat have pointed out the small ponies maybe aren't so safe.
My concern is a lack of knowledge regarding horses. You can't just put them out in a pasture. They can require very specific diets. So many ills pop up, and vets are quite expensive.
I would never put a horse permanently on that property. It's far too small, and ponies will outlive the ❤ of them fast. Lily has always wanted a HORSE. It seems now that her little brothers are all in on riding, they will be catered to, and ponies will be the answer. Lily will be a teenager and not into ponies at all within a year
I have been watching these guys for several years now. It has been getting more and more frenetic. Justin seems to be all over the place with no one real direction, I don't think just letting the sheep die without truly know what is causing it, and correct it is the best course of action. Spending day after day running around chasing all the livestock from getting out is a fools errand.
The kids do all the work, Justin does little but give orders, extremely disorganized. The house will never be finished as she changes her mind every 5 seconds, which is all she does. The little girl does the majority of cooking, etc.. The kids are more mature than the adults. I was raised on a small farm and it was no way near that chaotic or non productive.
He is more interested in making money with abundance plus, his builds and books and teaching classes to people. It is all about the money for him and his wife. He won't look into the dead sheep as he is more focused on going away next week. Rebecca has spent a fortune on the house and price of the 2 new huge pieces of equipment. Wow.
@@brendamaas4293 Remember they must be making SO MUCH MONEY from You Tube. So we the viewers are providing all of it for them. Justin does not need a regular job this way.
There's too much yelling on this channel. It sounds like a frat boys house. Animals thrive in a calm atmosphere. Also, you really need to study sheep husbandry and get a vet who can tell you what medication you can give your sheep. And find someone who keeps sheep and knows what they are doing so can advise you. As for keeping a horse in that cage, words fail me.
I really feel for Lily. I was the only girl with 5 brothers, watching them get all the cool toys and all th special attention while i did all the hard things like cook clean and basically mother my siblings. She is gonna grow up resenting you if you dont find balance. Talking about getting the little boys ponies after her begging for a horse for th past few yrs must break her heart even though she is trying to be joyful about it
They don't have the pasture for it right now! They haven't been able to get the other big animals onto the new pastures they just built yet. Stop commenting all the flipping time about Lily getting a horse! Until they have enough pasture for all of the animals PLUS the horse, there's no way they can get it! Once these new pastures are ready, she'll get it. Try being more like Lily: PATIENT!!!
@bncsmom1 excuse me? I dont comment all the time. My reply to u is only the 3rd or 4th time i have ever commented other than well wishes on birthdays or illnesses,so dont karen me please. I simply expressed my concern regarding an unbalance I saw that could lead to potential problems in the future. So thanks Karen. Have a nice evening
Parasites have been rough this year. My gotland mentor lost 2 lambs. One broke her leg on the premier fencing, the other no idea. No scours or signs of illness. Sheep groups on Facebook keep mentioning what a bad year it's been for people!
Sure hate to see the sheep dying maybe it time ,Justin to consult the vet. They could make your other animals sick or it might even make you guys sick Not sure but for the health of all of you , need to have medical advice.
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YES. and get the chickens a PERMANENT STRUCTURE. Let them settle into it. Make it safe for them. And if they free range they WILL COME BACK. moving them around is messing up their natural instinct to return home...
You pride yourself by saying that the animals live their best life on your farm, I don't think so, there seems to be ongoing suffering with the sheep! This would never happen on Joel Salatin's farm, he respects the animals, he is a great teacher!
Ahaha most of us who have a farm with kids have a chaotic and stressful life. We just ain't got a camera recording it. It's actually all worth every bit of it though, especially compared to an easy life.
One and two second clips and camera jerkiness are leaving me with vertigo-like symptoms, as are choppy, incomplete and chaotic plot-lines. There are also constant sales pitches for ever-increasing income generation. This is a recent development. Also, if any of my children had died after we followed traditional homeopathy practices, I sure would want modern medicine to tell me the reason AND administer modern drugs to save the remaining children. Why not do this for sheep? This channel has been down this road before - resulting in total loss of their small flock. BTW, I regret the negativity of this comment because I'm a total ADMIRER of all the positive improvements this admirable family is making to the productivity of their small farm and of their warmth and support of fellow homesteaders. Their videos used to be highly "watchable" because they have developed a wonderful approach to modern homesteading.
She sure deserves one, but they’re not ready to take care of a horse. They are very fragile. Their sheep are dropping like flies. I wouldn’t trust them with the horse. Maybe if they kept it at some type of boarding facility, where there are others responsible for the vaccinations, parasite prevention and upkeep and diet of the horse. And now it sounds like they might be getting several, I cringe.
When there is constant problem, there must be constant prevention. I can see, it is missing on the lambs. Worms are nr 1 thing killing sheep in this farm. I would not bring another animal into same rotational grass(horse/pony). And Justin has mensioned, they need more grass for cows. So, he has mastered cows. If it was up to me, I would give up on sheep.
We had a Shetland pony when I was a child, I would never get another one for anyone. She was the most stubborn thing ever, plus she would try to bite, etc.. Get her a larger sized animal than that
You might wanna try hanging a small (elastic) bracelet near your fence energizer. When u put your fence off, you put it on your arm, that way you won't forget you put the fence off. If u put the power back on, take the bracelet off again, and leave it at the energizer for the next time someone shuts it off. It works great for me, i also use it when i put on the water for my animals
I had a show pony it was retired and it did have a colt. Needless to say I rode Marie one time but I did have this wonderful Little Joe half horse half pony, he need fixes. Because adults got on his back he would rear up and fall back own my uncle. Needless to say in a few days Little jo was gone. So I hope you take your time and work with the character and the attitude of the pony so be the best ever.pretty sure your dad will find a good home
She doesn't have the support for a full-time horse. Neither parent knows a lick about equestrian care, and Lilly doesn't have the support to learn full-time care. I have no doubt she could but Justin is spread so thin it would be a disaster for Lilly and the horse.
Give your remaining sheep pumpkin. The seeds kill parasites, but you already knew that! Lily needs a midsize pony 15-16 hands.. Little boys will learn to ride it too....in time... The pony / horse is Lily's Passion... Most boys don't do horses unless their cowboy's 🤠
Hey Justin, a quick tip, just take a blade of grass about 6 in. long and touch the shocker fence. It will shock slightly, if it is to hard jjust use a longer blade
This man does not realize that sheep need looking after you cannot just turn them out on scrub land and expect them to suvive it will not happen he does not worm them or run them through a foot dip sheep need attention he should sell them all to somebody who will take care of them for the animals sake
Instead of guessing what's wrong with the sheep, get a Vet to check them PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! No horses deserve to be taken to your farm!!!! Please be a responsible person for once!!!!
Or how often they are fiddling around with chickens? They need a permanent structure to come home to that they feel safe in. Keep them in that structure a couple weeks and they will ALWAYS come home. And ALWAYS lay their eggs there. Let them free range after they've been acclimated to a PERMANANT structure. Amd they will come back.
When looking for something for henry you want a mini horse not shetland pony they are smaller too and known for being naughty also try to find an older one that is used to very small children and just know he or she will quickly become a pet as they cant hold very much weight but they do make very cute yard ornaments. Larger ponies a lot of time have a more gentle disposition and can be led around with small children. Do your research and ask for help. Dont ever just take an owners word on their horses. Maybe Lilys riding instructors can help and also read up on all the different breds for reference when looking. I cant wait for lily to get her own horse all of your children work so hard they definitely deserve rewards like this.
they need some pumpkin seeds to worm them. And They are not in the pasture rotation looks to me. pull the bean plants then get beans off. Chiro and acupuncture for sheep. But the others are dying one a week. I don't know if I can watch him any more.
I don’t understand all the nasty comments. Having a horse is a big commitment and when you only have a limited amount of space to graze your animals growing meat for your family seems the logical choice. Sheep are very prone to parasites and on a farm where there is life there is death. Why are people so judgmental. You only see a part of the how they care for the animals. Just because we see a lot of the boys fun doesn’t mean the girls don’t have fun of their own. Perhaps they don’t want to share everything they do and seeing the comments below, I don’t blame them. To the Rhodes, thanks for sharing, teaching and opening our eyes to real family life on a farm. Guess what… it’s hectic ! Enjoy you week away ❤
Not really Janet. It's what our species has been watching and coping with for11,900 of the past 12,000 years since we've been raising livestock. We've just become too isolated and "unnatural" in our conveniences. When I saw the comments here today I thought perhaps there was some chainsaw butchering going on from all the noise. But it was just a sheep, dead in the woods from arguably natural causes. Remember that drugs you put in your feed ends up in you and your children. Homesteading tries to keep it as natural as possible. There are costs to not turning your feed animals into walking drug-stores.
He mentioned some time ago that he only wanted to breed animals that were hardy/resistant to different conditions....so I think in his mind, this is a winnowing process, whereas for most other people, it's avoidable with pro-active measures.
I raise chickens for eggs and meat when they quit laying. But they are given living conditions that are not stressful . They have good shelter and nesting accomodations + food quality and variety. They do not get agitated by constant relocation, harrasment by other animals, kids , etc. They are happy birds, and so they never try to escape there 4 foot electric net fence. So there is no need to traumatize them by clipping there wings. Also avoid overcrowding with 1 bird for every 100 square feet free run, and 3 square feet per chicken inside there coop.
You'd think by now you would have installed proper fencing SOMEWHERE. There have to be some straight lines to make a proper fence off of which you can run temporary fencing. Your getting free electric fencing has cost you a thousand hours or more in labor.
I sure as heck wouldn't eat any of them. I know you were talking about sending them to get butchered or butchering them. If they're dying from sickness, that wouldn't be good for you all then either- especially if you're not having them checked for anything why they died
The disregard and complete disrespect shown towards the animals is sickening. The refusal to provide the most minor of veterinary care warrants the county to investigate and remove these animals, they are nothing more than props for this grifter pos's tv show. If anyone thinks a horse won't have the same lack of care provided you are in for a rude awakening.
It's disappointing when people come by just to virtue-signal. If one's emotions can't deal with many of the harsh realities that have been the norm for our species for 11,900 of the past 12,000 years, this is probably not the channel for you. There are doers, and there are critics. The doers are usually too busy doing to be critics; and the critics are usually too busy criticizing to actually do anything virtuous in the World. That's why they have to gather to "signal". Nobody is forcing you to watch. There are things I think the Rhodes might do better, but for the most part I celebrate that they are actually doing things and raising some awesome kids and helping so many people. I might offer some constructive advice. But your critique is entirely destructive and self-serving.
@@griz063 nah, I'm not signaling anything, it's a fact you don't raise a horse in such a small pen. I actually enjoy the channel and family, but I have an opinion, maybe if you can't handle the fact that not everyone agrees, maybe you should be the one to move on.
@@griz063-Oh please! Just stop with the “buzz words”. The comment was 💯% true. Justin has to much than he can handle. His channel isn’t enjoyable since he stopped editing his own videos. He stop farming as well.
Your TH-cam’s have been too chaotic lately, chasing views. You should just put your energy into either your Abundance Network or TH-cam. As a commercial construction coordinator, you guys are causing the slowdown on your project. You keep throwing monkey wrenches into the schedule and you don’t realize how much that affects the trades schedule!
Steve Young horsemanship is a you tube channel which is somewhat long winded in his training techniques but he definitely knows the horse mind and how to handle each situation/problem a horse may need correction for.
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You should pay for a necropsy (animal autopsy) to see what is killing those sheep.
He always says its Pest Pressure.. If so there is something they can do about that.
Most likely parasites. Easily fixed by taking a fecal sample into the vet and treating it with something affective instead of just letting them die.
Looks like he's pushing them too hard on poor forage. Could have ate something poisonous with there being a lack of good feed in there.
@@Connor6569poor forage? How so?
@@GHOSTSrunning looks like mostly leaves more suitable for goats. If they had more pasture access i'd say they'd be doing a bit better.
With all the money being spent on the remodel, you surely can afford a necropsy and worming for your sheep.
I don't understand. Lilly had to wait work dream and take lessons to have a horse and still she doesn't have one. Henry is 2wks weaned and your lookn to get him one.
I also do not understand this. But if the feed is affordable then having a stablemate is nice thing. I do hope they drench the horse every now and then. I don't think I can handle watching a horse die
I don’t think I’d be eating those sheep if I didn’t know exactly how they died.
When his first bunch of sheep died he didn't know what was killing them, but he fed them to his children anyway. IDK if he will again.
Hi Grandma! I see you checking out the rebuild :). How are you doing? Continued prayers for you.
Justin I’ve been following your journey from the very beginning,so writing this was hard however I felt I had to. I know we only see a snippet of your animal husbandry but what you are showing is concerning. I respect organic farming but having a large animal vet in your back pocket that knows your practices is a responsibility to a living creatures well being. There’s more stewardship required than to a cabbage.
I truly love your family and am proud of how far you’ve come. It does look as if you are spread pretty thin this last year. I do realize that you tube isn’t your primary focus anymore but things seem chaotic. Just a very faithful follower that has enjoyed your channel from the beginning and will continue to do so. Watching your family is wonderful.
I 100% agree with this. The well being of their livestock should be their #1 concern. Not cutting down trees. Or making a random path thru the pastures... those critters rely on them and they are failing them... I get life is busy. But you have to prioritize the well being of them before business and if it's not in the cards anymore maybe lessen the livestock load... and go a few years buying organic meat from the store. If that's what it takes to get everything in order.
They have a vet in their area that they've had out to the farm multiple times.
@@LexiJoFarms You only see a small snippet of their lives. Stop assuming that you know what's going on! You know what they say about assumptions, right? Well, you look like it for sure from this comment!
@@bncsmom1 If that's true, it would be good to show it or tell us about the vet visit instead of picking up the dead animal and throwing it in the woods without knowing what happened to it or the others!
Like the time they refused medication for their dairy cow so they just let it die
Grew up with horses and we owned a riding stable. I would not recommend getting a pony. Too many mean ponies. I suggest a gentle gelding for Lily. Also, horses are herd animals and need a companion. Get 2. Great episode!
Or give it a companion goat, if you can tolerate them
Part of the Homesteader Creed is to be a good steward of the animals God has blessed you with. You are not, especially to your sheep.
@justinrhodesofficial.. What?
@lmwright390 that's a spammer, report the fake account to YT - if you notice, it's gone now!
Since the "homestead in 100 days" era, I couldn't believe no work was done for the animal's chaotic situations. All the animals. Then the remodel, and still nothing changed for the animals. Not much inspirational content anymore. Just chaos.
The 100 day homestead was an impulsive "we can do it better than that other channel." All the plans for the animals disappeared.
Get some testing on your sheep please!
Whooooa to actually hear you comparing sheep to a cabbage or any vegetable and say a you had a bad sheep crop😢
much has changed here..😔
The man only see's money he cannot keep sheep alive so he has no chance with a horse. By the way what happened to the gaurd Dog ?????
@@chrisc3197 What happened to Any of his dogs?
A vet would probably be the right choice 🤦🏻♂️
Lily needs to start off with an aged quiet lesson horse for safety sake. Bomb proof horses are expensive and hard to find!🐴😀 PS Lily would grow out of a pony fast!
Exactly!
And keep it at the lesson farm..maybe a lease.
When u take onthe responsibility of an animal you r responsible for its care. Why have u not taken the sheep to a vet or called a vet. Stool samples, blood work. You have lost 2 sheep that may have been saved if the cause had been found out with the first sheep.
It’s 4 sheep he has lost- unacceptable. When diaherra was discovered on the first one he had a responsibility to track down the cause. I would never sell him ANY if my animals.
@@bcarol2484that’s not counting the whole flock he had for a few years back
So sad that Lilly does chores,cooks, cleans, babysits Henry and the 1 thing she wants is denied until the little boys and Mom show an interest then all of a sudden it becomes a possibility. Justin films the boys and him having fun but you never see Rebecca having fun with Lillie.
They like the boys better. Have you never noticed they never taught her to keep her hair brushed?
@@opybrook7766true. Lily's desheveled hair makes it look as if she is neglected. A hairbrushing routine is necessary to keep Lily's hair healthy. And yes, we never see Lily and Rebecca share a common interest or activity. They are so lucky to have such a well rounded daughter!
Lilly and Rebekah do a girls trip most years, and the boys take their turns Henry sitting and with household chores, Lilly is really interested in baking and she is being supported by both parents with her own channel and I believe she is going to have her own baking kitchen when in the house when its done
Stop bashing the Rhoades. Lily is just fine she is at the age wear she doesn't care about how she looks. Also they haven't gotten her a horse because they don't have the setup for one. Lily is very happy taking riding lessons and learning how to care for a horse, horses are not cheap to own. We don't see everything that goes on at the homestead and you need to remember this is a homesteading channel not a channel about the kids we see them doing chores but that's all.
@@asmith8973 You say horses aren't cheap, but look up the Rhodes' net worth on the net. With youtube alone, they have over a million subs, they aren't broke. Look around this farm and at this building project they're in the middle of and tell me taking care of a horse or two wouldn't be a drop in the bucket of what this family spends. Edit: And not one of the boys hair ever looked like Lily's, not at any age. SOMEONE brushed their hair.
Said with love and actual medical knowledge, Coccidiosis is easy to treat using Sulidimidine, Vet script is needed. It will go through the entire herd of animals if not treated. The best thing you can do is to drench them, using electrolytes if you have any. The animal's systems gets completely overloaded with the organisms and will cause fatal diarrhea. I know you don't like using medications, but it really comes down to them suffering and you being unable to harvest.
He needs to get a stool sample and have it analyzed first so he knows what he is dealing with. I agree with the rest of your statement. This is BAD husbandry and lack of caring. But hey we are filling his pockets for his million dollar house.
Time to harvest or rehome those sheep.
I don't think that's necessary. I raise Katahdin sheep, and they are very hardy. There are some poisonous plants that they could eat, the most likely is wild cherry that has wilted. I have had an average of about 25 multi-colored Katahdin sheep on my farm, and I've never had one over 3 months old die. I don't even have to treat them with anything except I'mectin once or twice in their life. Katahdin sheep are generally more hardy than goats, easier to keep penned in, and just about as cute. 🥰
At the end of the day, it is YOUR job to make sure the jobs are done.
I try to raise everything organically, but I will use pharmaceuticals as a worm preventative because it’s inhumane to let them just wither away from a preventable problem.
Justin have you tried planting chickory and plantains ? They are great to get rid of pests naturally in land and sheep. 😊
the tiny pony's have trouble BUT ALL PONY'S CAN NOT BE ON GRASS ALL DAY JUST LITTLE AT A TIME...
Liver fluke or worm burden on the sheep very likely. It might be a little cruel to allow them to suffer and die like this.
"A little cruel". YES IT IS!
That is why I don't sub to him anymore. Not only that...they are never happy. Always wanting more. Bigger, better and at what expense. What ever happened to Abundance plus? Nothing. Greed.
More than a little cruel. Not treating easily preventable disease is not ethical IMO
Not liver fluke, the signs are more like Coccidia. They need to be treated with Sulfur
Justin, with your track record with sheep, have you given any thought to finding someone who does a good job with them and trading chicken, beef, or pork for lamb?
Once again…Lily does the work for a horse and little boys would get one “because it looked so cute” 🙄 Mr Brown has barely learned to find where he keeps his shoes.
Agreed.
Lily does so much. Like on birthdays she’s the one who bakes their birthday cakes. She cooks, bakes,cleans and does outside chores. The boys do so much with Justin. My question is what the heck does the mom do? She pops in videos every once in a while but we mostly see her in bed or sitting on the couch.
@@grammysue7355nasty comment. Feel better?
@@grammysue7355 - homeschools, managing the home build/researching/ordering supplies for different phases of projects, until recently was still breastfeeding Henry (which takes up several hours a day), laundry/home chores, etc.
@@grammysue7355 she spends money and changes the house design every 5 minutes, lily does all the work. Rebecca needs a boot in the butt to get her moving. She seems to think she is a diva.
I vote horse. We got a “kid safe” pony and it broke 2 arms. We moved to an older lesson horse mare and she was the best!
I love it he says ( I CAN RUN NOW ) LOVE IT.
16 hands high is a very tall horse
I have been training horses for over 50 years
And since y’all have not had them I would talk to your trainer about what she thinks. And they might know if an amazing horse to fit your family
Right, he said 16 hands, and I was like, that's a decent sized horse.
The "Horse" story has me riled up. For a very long while, the Vlogs have shown Lily's desire was & has been put off for a very long while. And it seems now that the little boys want a pony...it's horses for everyone. ugh
I think they want to give her this. However, they were burned when they gave Jonah a nice thing that he wanted. I think they are maybe hesitant and worried about safety, which is why the small pony seemed logical to them. However, as many on this threat have pointed out the small ponies maybe aren't so safe.
My concern is a lack of knowledge regarding horses. You can't just put them out in a pasture. They can require very specific diets. So many ills pop up, and vets are quite expensive.
boys are his favorites
Yes ! So little knowledge with horses could be a disaster.
I would never put a horse permanently on that property. It's far too small, and ponies will outlive the ❤ of them fast. Lily has always wanted a HORSE. It seems now that her little brothers are all in on riding, they will be catered to, and ponies will be the answer. Lily will be a teenager and not into ponies at all within a year
My guess is the pature is not getting enough rest between visits so parasites are building up.
I have been watching these guys for several years now. It has been getting more and more frenetic. Justin seems to be all over the place with no one real direction, I don't think just letting the sheep die without truly know what is causing it, and correct it is the best course of action. Spending day after day running around chasing all the livestock from getting out is a fools errand.
The kids do all the work, Justin does little but give orders, extremely disorganized. The house will never be finished as she changes her mind every 5 seconds, which is all she does. The little girl does the majority of cooking, etc.. The kids are more mature than the adults. I was raised on a small farm and it was no way near that chaotic or non productive.
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He is more interested in making money with abundance plus, his builds and books and teaching classes to people. It is all about the money for him and his wife. He won't look into the dead sheep as he is more focused on going away next week. Rebecca has spent a fortune on the house and price of the 2 new huge pieces of equipment. Wow.
ABSOLUTELY!
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Remember they must be making SO MUCH MONEY from You Tube. So we the viewers are providing all of it for them. Justin does not need a regular job this way.
Love your channel and family. In my opinion, yall are doing way to much. Prioritize!
There's too much yelling on this channel. It sounds like a frat boys house. Animals thrive in a calm atmosphere. Also, you really need to study sheep husbandry and get a vet who can tell you what medication you can give your sheep. And find someone who keeps sheep and knows what they are doing so can advise you. As for keeping a horse in that cage, words fail me.
I really feel for Lily. I was the only girl with 5 brothers, watching them get all the cool toys and all th special attention while i did all the hard things like cook clean and basically mother my siblings. She is gonna grow up resenting you if you dont find balance. Talking about getting the little boys ponies after her begging for a horse for th past few yrs must break her heart even though she is trying to be joyful about it
They don't have the pasture for it right now! They haven't been able to get the other big animals onto the new pastures they just built yet. Stop commenting all the flipping time about Lily getting a horse! Until they have enough pasture for all of the animals PLUS the horse, there's no way they can get it! Once these new pastures are ready, she'll get it. Try being more like Lily: PATIENT!!!
@bncsmom1 excuse me? I dont comment all the time. My reply to u is only the 3rd or 4th time i have ever commented other than well wishes on birthdays or illnesses,so dont karen me please. I simply expressed my concern regarding an unbalance I saw that could lead to potential problems in the future. So thanks Karen. Have a nice evening
So sorry you lost another sheep! Thank you for sharing! I love y'all so much!
Why put the sheep together when you dont know wgats wrong with them. It might b contageous
Parasites have been rough this year. My gotland mentor lost 2 lambs. One broke her leg on the premier fencing, the other no idea. No scours or signs of illness. Sheep groups on Facebook keep mentioning what a bad year it's been for people!
I know you want to do everything natural but can I ask why not to worm the sheep.
Sure hate to see the sheep dying maybe it time ,Justin to consult the vet. They could make your other animals sick or it might even make you guys sick Not sure but for the health of all of you , need to have medical advice.
Enjoy the silliness while you can. Love my adult sons, but if I could I'd turn back the clock and do it all over again - I'd do it in a heartbeat!
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Put in permanent fencing with locking gates between paddocks.
Get a vet to check sheep
YES. and get the chickens a PERMANENT STRUCTURE. Let them settle into it. Make it safe for them. And if they free range they WILL COME BACK. moving them around is messing up their natural instinct to return home...
Anytime sheep die suddenly, anthrax should be considered and tested for even if there's been no history of anthrax on the property.
You pride yourself by saying that the animals live their best life on your farm, I don't think so, there seems to be ongoing suffering with the sheep! This would never happen on Joel Salatin's farm, he respects the animals, he is a great teacher!
Buy that girl her horse. I've never seen a more responsible, hardworking kid
Mount a camera to see where the chickens are getting out.
This channel is so chaotic and stressful.
Ahaha most of us who have a farm with kids have a chaotic and stressful life. We just ain't got a camera recording it.
It's actually all worth every bit of it though, especially compared to an easy life.
This channel is real this is what happens in real life if you don’t like it no one is forcing you to watch
One and two second clips and camera jerkiness are leaving me with vertigo-like symptoms, as are choppy, incomplete and chaotic plot-lines. There are also constant sales pitches for ever-increasing income generation. This is a recent development.
Also, if any of my children had died after we followed traditional homeopathy practices, I sure would want modern medicine to tell me the reason AND administer modern drugs to save the remaining children. Why not do this for sheep? This channel has been down this road before - resulting in total loss of their small flock.
BTW, I regret the negativity of this comment because I'm a total ADMIRER of all the positive improvements this admirable family is making to the productivity of their small farm and of their warmth and support of fellow homesteaders. Their videos used to be highly "watchable" because they have developed a wonderful approach to modern homesteading.
@@Osmosus787 wisdom does help!
Then why watch?? That's just silly to hunt out things that stress you.
Touch the fence with a blade of grass. If it is hot you'll be able to tell but it's much less of a shock.
Thanks for the info. Great advise
Sure hope the dead animals aren't being eaten without knowing what killed them.
I am sorry to say that chiropractic and homeopathy are not working for your sheep. You need to get a proper vet in to see them.
Why does little Henry get chiropractic treatment? Does Lily?
What happened to all those mentors you speak about? Get those sheep some help or better yet stop buying sheep
My guess is metal poison.. copper..
Mineral is my guess.. red cap mushrooms spores or another variation of shroom
One of these days y’all will learn to treat those sheep with worming medicine
Chaos again!
Get a camera to check where the chickens are getting out! :D
I would start her with an aged, bombproof horse, not a pony. Ponies tend to be onry, and she'll grow out of it fast as she's already riding horses.
She sure deserves one, but they’re not ready to take care of a horse. They are very fragile. Their sheep are dropping like flies. I wouldn’t trust them with the horse. Maybe if they kept it at some type of boarding facility, where there are others responsible for the vaccinations, parasite prevention and upkeep and diet of the horse. And now it sounds like they might be getting several, I cringe.
When there is constant problem, there must be constant prevention. I can see, it is missing on the lambs. Worms are nr 1 thing killing sheep in this farm.
I would not bring another animal into same rotational grass(horse/pony). And Justin has mensioned, they need more grass for cows. So, he has mastered cows. If it was up to me, I would give up on sheep.
We had a Shetland pony when I was a child, I would never get another one for anyone. She was the most stubborn thing ever, plus she would try to bite, etc.. Get her a larger sized animal than that
A Welch might work better .. better size, better temperament
He’s recording real life struggles! I enjoy watching knowing it’s not just my family stuff happens to all. ❤
What do you think about his choice of titles?
What do you think about him not finding out what is killing his sheep? Or contacting a Vet? Pathetic is what I think about it.
You can NOT compare a living animal to crops.
You might wanna try hanging a small (elastic) bracelet near your fence energizer. When u put your fence off, you put it on your arm, that way you won't forget you put the fence off. If u put the power back on, take the bracelet off again, and leave it at the energizer for the next time someone shuts it off.
It works great for me, i also use it when i put on the water for my animals
This is an excellent idea
GEEZ, I'M EXHAUSTED.............!!!
WELL, GO TO BED THEN.............!!!
I had a show pony it was retired and it did have a colt. Needless to say I rode Marie one time but I did have this wonderful Little Joe half horse half pony, he need fixes. Because adults got on his back he would rear up and fall back own my uncle. Needless to say in a few days Little jo was gone. So I hope you take your time and work with the character and the attitude of the pony so be the best ever.pretty sure your dad will find a good home
Lily needs a horse not a pony. She has worked hard and waited an awful long time. Get her a horse, Papa.
She doesn't have the support for a full-time horse. Neither parent knows a lick about equestrian care, and Lilly doesn't have the support to learn full-time care. I have no doubt she could but Justin is spread so thin it would be a disaster for Lilly and the horse.
Give your remaining sheep pumpkin. The seeds kill parasites, but you already knew that!
Lily needs a midsize pony 15-16 hands.. Little boys will learn to ride it too....in time...
The pony / horse is Lily's
Passion... Most boys don't do horses unless their cowboy's 🤠
Ponies are under 14.2 hands at the withers.🐴
15-16 hands is not a pony, it is a horse!
Sheep need to be wormed ,Just a waste of a good animal because they are not wormed
You can buy a light that would hook to your fence and blink with the rhythm of the fencer so if you don’t see it blinking you know the fence isn’t on
Hey Justin, a quick tip, just take a blade of grass about 6 in. long and touch the shocker fence. It will shock slightly, if it is to hard jjust use a longer blade
Justin shoes plays such an important role in your life 😅😅😅😅
This man does not realize that sheep need looking after you cannot just turn them out on scrub land and expect them to suvive it will not happen he does not worm them or run them through a foot dip sheep need attention he should sell them all to somebody who will take care of them for the animals sake
Instead of guessing what's wrong with the sheep, get a Vet to check them PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! No horses deserve to be taken to your farm!!!! Please be a responsible person for once!!!!
Why? Chickens, pigs, and cows and turkeys are all great.
@@Kris-ib2xt what are you talking about? Have you watched how many sheep and other animals they have lost???
Or how often they are fiddling around with chickens? They need a permanent structure to come home to that they feel safe in. Keep them in that structure a couple weeks and they will ALWAYS come home. And ALWAYS lay their eggs there. Let them free range after they've been acclimated to a PERMANANT structure. Amd they will come back.
😂 you have the rival Mr Brown right there!
When looking for something for henry you want a mini horse not shetland pony they are smaller too and known for being naughty also try to find an older one that is used to very small children and just know he or she will quickly become a pet as they cant hold very much weight but they do make very cute yard ornaments. Larger ponies a lot of time have a more gentle disposition and can be led around with small children. Do your research and ask for help. Dont ever just take an owners word on their horses. Maybe Lilys riding instructors can help and also read up on all the different breds for reference when looking. I cant wait for lily to get her own horse all of your children work so hard they definitely deserve rewards like this.
Apparently if you hold an EMF reader to solar panels it goes off the charts
they need some pumpkin seeds to worm them. And They are not in the pasture rotation looks to me. pull the bean plants then get beans off. Chiro and acupuncture for sheep. But the others are dying one a week. I don't know if I can watch him any more.
15:23 Determined to bring back the mullet, one way or another.
I don’t understand all the nasty comments.
Having a horse is a big commitment and when you only have a limited amount of space to graze your animals growing meat for your family seems the logical choice.
Sheep are very prone to parasites and on a farm where there is life there is death. Why are people so judgmental. You only see a part of the how they care for the animals.
Just because we see a lot of the boys fun doesn’t mean the girls don’t have fun of their own. Perhaps they don’t want to share everything they do and seeing the comments below, I don’t blame them.
To the Rhodes, thanks for sharing, teaching and opening our eyes to real family life on a farm. Guess what… it’s hectic ! Enjoy you week away ❤
Well said.
Because the TH-cam "experts" know everything!
Check out Colby’s Crew horse rescue. They rescue from the slaughter pens and may have some ponies
my neighbors raise sheep and they keep dying off too, just overnight.
I don’t understand why you aren’t give your sheep anti parasitic meds or herbs? Something. Anything. Hard to watch.
Not really Janet. It's what our species has been watching and coping with for11,900 of the past 12,000 years since we've been raising livestock. We've just become too isolated and "unnatural" in our conveniences. When I saw the comments here today I thought perhaps there was some chainsaw butchering going on from all the noise. But it was just a sheep, dead in the woods from arguably natural causes. Remember that drugs you put in your feed ends up in you and your children. Homesteading tries to keep it as natural as possible. There are costs to not turning your feed animals into walking drug-stores.
He mentioned some time ago that he only wanted to breed animals that were hardy/resistant to different conditions....so I think in his mind, this is a winnowing process, whereas for most other people, it's avoidable with pro-active measures.
@@AB-ol5uz What do you think about his choice of the videos title.
I raise chickens for eggs and meat when they quit laying. But they are given living conditions that are not stressful . They have good shelter and nesting accomodations + food quality and variety. They do not get agitated by constant relocation, harrasment by other animals, kids , etc. They are happy birds, and so they never try to escape there 4 foot electric net fence. So there is no need to traumatize them by clipping there wings. Also avoid overcrowding with 1 bird for every 100 square feet free run, and 3 square feet per chicken inside there coop.
Y'all need critter cams to just get the escape artists figured out for sure!
Supposedly pest pressure is worse in the morning so you may try moving them to fresh grass in the evenings and see if that helps.
Did that sheep suffer? Does cabbage suffer?
You'd think by now you would have installed proper fencing SOMEWHERE. There have to be some straight lines to make a proper fence off of which you can run temporary fencing.
Your getting free electric fencing has cost you a thousand hours or more in labor.
Wow! That sucks! You guys had great fun playing! Blessings 💕🤗
Lilly your are so sweet & work just as hard as the Boy's
Justin, somebody needs to report you for not providing proper care for the sheep. CALL A VETERINARIAN 😢
AMEN! But who? You?
NC Dept of AG
Be sure to move those woods sheep frequently while they are voiding the parasites they may have picked up in the woods. In your spare time that is.
I sure as heck wouldn't eat any of them. I know you were talking about sending them to get butchered or butchering them. If they're dying from sickness, that wouldn't be good for you all then either- especially if you're not having them checked for anything why they died
Jonah rightfully did not want to pick the dead sheep up from behind! Wonder what really was said in that exchange!
Best is horse and mule as horse needs another for friend and mule anyone can ride [they don't spoke] and mule eats anything and they are healthy...
May I ask why you have not bought an electric milking machine to save you all so much time? Thanks, I've enjoyed following your homestead BTW.
The disregard and complete disrespect shown towards the animals is sickening. The refusal to provide the most minor of veterinary care warrants the county to investigate and remove these animals, they are nothing more than props for this grifter pos's tv show. If anyone thinks a horse won't have the same lack of care provided you are in for a rude awakening.
Also he mentioned putting the horse in that sheep cage.. Wth is he thinking??
It's disappointing when people come by just to virtue-signal. If one's emotions can't deal with many of the harsh realities that have been the norm for our species for 11,900 of the past 12,000 years, this is probably not the channel for you. There are doers, and there are critics. The doers are usually too busy doing to be critics; and the critics are usually too busy criticizing to actually do anything virtuous in the World. That's why they have to gather to "signal".
Nobody is forcing you to watch. There are things I think the Rhodes might do better, but for the most part I celebrate that they are actually doing things and raising some awesome kids and helping so many people. I might offer some constructive advice.
But your critique is entirely destructive and self-serving.
@@griz063 nah, I'm not signaling anything, it's a fact you don't raise a horse in such a small pen. I actually enjoy the channel and family, but I have an opinion, maybe if you can't handle the fact that not everyone agrees, maybe you should be the one to move on.
@@griz063-Oh please! Just stop with the “buzz words”. The comment was 💯% true. Justin has to much than he can handle. His channel isn’t enjoyable since he stopped editing his own videos. He stop farming as well.
He’s got over a million subscribers, so I don’t think he really cares that much about the animals.
We did acupuncture on our goat. It seemed to help. She was way to sick her mastitis went septic
At least you knew what was wrong with her Justin doesn’t have a clue what’s wrong with those poor sheep.
Iwould not eat any of those sheep till u find out why they are dyeing,,You seem to be running around in circles ,,,
You need to take better care of your animals. Quit treating them like dirt.
Justin check your pasture for wild cherry trees
Your TH-cam’s have been too chaotic lately, chasing views. You should just put your energy into either your Abundance Network or TH-cam.
As a commercial construction coordinator, you guys are causing the slowdown on your project. You keep throwing monkey wrenches into the schedule and you don’t realize how much that affects the trades schedule!
seriously! They're just making it up as they go along. I've never seen anything like it!
That contractor has to be loosing his mind!
Yep. The amount of change orders post build has been huge. Doubling the cost. Wasting time.
Steve Young horsemanship is a you tube channel which is somewhat long winded in his training techniques but he definitely knows the horse mind and how to handle each situation/problem a horse may need correction for.
So discombobulated!!!!!!!!
Why don’t you have a vet look at the lambs?