Hey Pete, I really enjoy your videos... Just recently they've started popping up in my TH-cam feed, I had never heard of you nor did I know where you are located. The first video I saw was the one where your neighbor (Adam Buck) helped you go pick up a tractor, I thought to myself "I used to have a neighbor named Adam Buck" then I saw the NY tag on the vehicle and the landscape looked right. So I had to look you up and sure enough. I grew up 8 miles dew east of you, on Salt Road. (Romasoda Farm) it's now owned by the Kelly's Small world. Needless to say, your regional phrases and foods are not lost on me. 😂
If it lies within you to do, stepping up the pig game is a beautiful contribution to both your community and the long term sustainability of the independent pig keepers. It's a lot of work, it's a lot more land to commit, but it's something you could do, and do well. Whatever way you decide, do what is best for you, farm & family, and remember to have fun!
LOVE IT!!!!! I’m 1000% excited for the feeder stock idea!! And the three breeds you said are amazing breeds! Only other breeds I’d look for besides the three are Hampshire and old spot! I’m super excited to see where you take this Pete you seriously made my day!
Congratulations on your new venture Pete. It is a terrific idea and I look forward to hearing about your progress. I'm not a farmer, just an old, retired analyst. Seems to me that you are extraordinarily successful in maintaining the lineage of your Dexters, and seem to think with high quality genetics, a couple of hogs, like your two bulls, you can grow out several generations, and based upon your 5-year service life, may be able to avoid AI. Sorry for poking my nose in your venture but it is very exciting. Good luck! Thanks for your videos!
Ps.. I love the chore videos. When I come home stressed and even sad from work... (healthcare) I hear your voice and feel peaceful and safe again. Thank you.
Build it. Do it. Choose breeds that do well in your region. Maybe even a couple boutique/ specialized breeds for the restaurant industry. Good money there.
Oh Pete - it's a great idea to start the feeder pig business. I kind of knew you were in awe of that enclosed barn where you went to get the piglets. I'm not surprised, it was a nice set-up. I'm a business advisor and say - GO FOR IT!!! You and Hillary and the family have a wonderful Thanksgiving and we'll see you back soon!
I really like the chore videos around the farm. Sounds like a good idea on the good quality heritage pig breeding too. It’s definitely an untapped market!
I’m sorry to hear about Oreo. 😞 For me, it’s hard, even though they aren’t pets, they still weigh on my mind. I’m quite excited to hear about your future pigventure! That will be fun (for us viewers) and hopefully bring some profitability to the pork side of the business.
Thanks for sharing you morning with us Pete. Nothing better to sit in the warmth of my office and watch you guys struggle with the cold. Your videos make the coffee even better. Keep up the great work. Your philosophy is always right on.
Yes Pete, build a Coverall and sell feeder pigs! You’ll have boars and sows to supply plenty of piglets to raise out or to sell. I think you’ll make money on this!
Im excited to see where the new venture takes you. Good luck. Thanks to you and a handful of other channels on youtube this year I raised 3 hogs myself and am already looking to expand further in the future.
Ho refreshing to see a REAL farm where everything doesn't look perfect but the animals are all happy and healthy!!! I grew up on a Dairy farm that was average size back in the 50s & 60s before production changed over to bulk tanks and pumper 18wheelers coming to the farm daily. We also had hens mostly for our own use & horses just for our riding pleasure. The Dairy barn was impeccably clean of course but there were always a few cobwebs up in the corners and the cows who stayed in during our coldddd New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦 winters happy to eat & drink and sleep in their stantions pooped in a gutter which the mechanical barn cleaner cleaned out at least 2 times a day, took out a tall elevator on an angle from the barn and dropped into a giant manure pile till spring. Modern for its time because our barns burned to the ground 2 times in 3 years and the 2nd time it was a brand new barn and we lost the entire herd because it was winter 💔 😢
Hey man after my own heart I too think Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday . Like you idea of upping the ante when I was on farm in Pa. as a boy we raised registered yorkshires and iots been a long time ago but from what I remember we did qite well. Good luck on your adventure
I'm so glad I get to experience your morning chores. I am moving from OR back to WI to start my life goal of running a regenerative agriculture farm. I aspire to be as cheerful and do the same hard work as you. Thank you Pete!
@Vincent Carroll what drugs I will grow doesn't matter right now lol. Look it up. Less like specific farming types (monoculture) "dairy farms, beef farms." Think sister crops/companion crops but large scale with selective animal grazing.
I think that’s a great idea. I think you have a discerning clientele that is willing to pay more for a quality product. Heritage breeds in livestock are all the rage today. Best wishes!
When you were picking up your feeders, I was impressed by how it was set up. It looked really nice and easier to maintain for sure. You have done what needs to happen, recognize a need, come up with a solution to fill that need, and you WILL be successful. GO FOR IT!!!
I'll enjoy watching you improve to be more productive for the pig community. You're channel is one of my favorites to watch, you are very calming for me.
I commented a couple weeks ago that breeding pigs to sell as feeders would be a good idea. You paid $100 a pig for low quality stock. Now imagin what a quality pure breed or hybrid pig would go for...money to be made for sure! I no doubt think this will be a fun and fulfilling venture for you. Please keep us updated and document as much as possible. Thank you for all that you do and share with the world!
Watching for years. You are a fine and decent man. Built the farm the correct way. Best of luck in new venture and waiting for updates and future successes.
Mrs piggelsworth is an awesome name. Sorry about the loss of the other gilt. But you quoted one of those famous sayings "if you got livestock, you got deadstock", it just never is a fun thing. Most farms strive to keep our critters happy, healthy, and alive.
It is always a pleasure to hang out with you and listen to the wisdom and ideas you have. Thanks for bringing us along and enjoy your breakfast. Hope you have a wonderful day.
Hi Pete, You are terrific. Just like the Energizer Bunny, you just keep going with enthusiasm. I have followed your channel for quite some time and have truly enjoyed each and every video. Your idea of raising QUALITY feeder pigs seems to fit with your model of operating with quality stock in all you are doing. In my humble opinion, quality, is never a mistake. It always pays dividends in the end result, what ever that may be. Keep up the great work and you and all the family stay safe and God Bless. A faithful follower in Utah
Great idea! People will need good pig genetics and you have lots of experience with raising them! Keep us posted. We started our own female line of Nubian dairy goats 10 years ago, bringing in a nice buck every year or two and keeping the best milkers/producers. We also have some registered stock that some people will only accept. Our farm registered stock, offered with pedigree records, sells better than the ADGA registered to those who are not blinded by registry papers. It is a great feeling to do this work and have excellent dairy stock with sense and beauty. We choose for conformation, disposition, ease of kidding, ease of milking, volume of milk and of course, beautiful colors. They go like hot cakes and we have been told that it is now hard to find Nubians in our area. People come from hours away. Wishing you the best! Happy Thanksgiving!
Rising your pigs like that sounds like a great idea to me I watch you because I wish I was able to do what you do I've always been excited about farming and and stuff like that but never had the opportunity to do it and it was by choice I just never got around to it I had other things I was doing but keep up the good work I really enjoy watching your programs and I do believe that the pig raising the pigs would be a great thing have a great Thanksgiving
Pete Great idea re raising quality breed pigs You do it and will have no problem selling quality feeder pigs Making a nice facility is good for you and pigs ! Makes raising alot easier !
Hey Pete, I really enjoy your videos... Just recently they've started popping up in my TH-cam feed, I had never heard of you nor did I know where you are located. The first video I saw was the one where your neighbor (Adam Buck) helped you go pick up a tractor, I thought to myself "I used to have a neighbor named Adam Buck" then I saw the NY tag on the vehicle and the landscape looked right. So I had to look you up and sure enough. I grew up 8 miles dew east of you, on Salt Road. (Romasoda Farm) it's now owned by the Kelly's
Small world. Needless to say, your regional phrases and foods are not lost on me. 😂
One of my favorite channels!
Pete
I think you have a good idea. That is what a farmer is. Always thinking ahead.
If it lies within you to do, stepping up the pig game is a beautiful contribution to both your community and the long term sustainability of the independent pig keepers. It's a lot of work, it's a lot more land to commit, but it's something you could do, and do well. Whatever way you decide, do what is best for you, farm & family, and remember to have fun!
Merry Christmas Pete and Hillary 🎄☦️
I can tell Hillary appreciates the simple farm life. It's good to see you share a dream. Hard work but definitely satisfying.
LOVE IT!!!!! I’m 1000% excited for the feeder stock idea!! And the three breeds you said are amazing breeds! Only other breeds I’d look for besides the three are Hampshire and old spot! I’m super excited to see where you take this Pete you seriously made my day!
I also agree with You.
I excited to see what breeds of pigs Pete trys first. And this should bring in another source of income for the farm.
I am especially interested in the design process of an architect farmer. Please share the design process.
I’m with Howard up above - I’d love to see your architectural design process and can’t wait to see your finished facility!
Awesome Idea. Its very popular in my area. Very specialized market for it.
Good luck with the new venture. Sounds like the iron is hot!
I hope you do that mate it sounds a good idea go for it good luck with and all the best mate got the future ahead.
Good morning. Stay warm.
Is it so! I can't believe it. FIRST to comment. Next to be first for thumbs up. GREAT JOB!
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“A Cut Above Purebred Piglets” I like the sound of that Pete!
Piggys blowing bubbles in their slop.....too funny...great video, really enjoyed it. Thanks Pete..!!
Mornin Pete, keep smilin
Congratulations on your new venture Pete. It is a terrific idea and I look forward to hearing about your progress. I'm not a farmer, just an old, retired analyst. Seems to me that you are extraordinarily successful in maintaining the lineage of your Dexters, and seem to think with high quality genetics, a couple of hogs, like your two bulls, you can grow out several generations, and based upon your 5-year service life, may be able to avoid AI. Sorry for poking my nose in your venture but it is very exciting. Good luck! Thanks for your videos!
Would you like to live on such a farm?
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Pete my kids and I love the show!
Me too, my day will be better seeing Pete's farm video.
The cattle must love winter. No flies!
Hello all from Siesta Key Florida
I can't wait to see the new pig barn build!!
Ps.. I love the chore videos. When I come home stressed and even sad from work... (healthcare) I hear your voice and feel peaceful and safe again. Thank you.
Sounds like a great idea with the new pig venture. I wish you much success with it! Will be fun to watch you develop it.
I am looking forward to your new project.
Even with your freezing face I can see the joy in your eyes! I'm excited for you. New Pig Venture - woot woot woot! :)
Build it. Do it. Choose breeds that do well in your region. Maybe even a couple boutique/ specialized breeds for the restaurant industry. Good money there.
Good thinking Pete, flow with the market demands!👍
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving EVERYONE!
Started shivering watching this! Funny my late sister use to say We wait to eat like one pig waits for another!" teehee
And happy thanksgiving...ps think the idea to raise piglet stock, is a great idea!
Oh Pete - it's a great idea to start the feeder pig business. I kind of knew you were in awe of that enclosed barn where you went to get the piglets. I'm not surprised, it was a nice set-up. I'm a business advisor and say - GO FOR IT!!! You and Hillary and the family have a wonderful Thanksgiving and we'll see you back soon!
😂😂😂😂 Fork that hay, fork it..😂😂😂😂😂
Pete! Sorry to hear about Oreo! 😕 I really liked her markings. Happy Thanksgiving to the Larsons!!
I really like the chore videos around the farm. Sounds like a good idea on the good quality heritage pig breeding too. It’s definitely an untapped market!
Great to see Pete's farm video this holiday season.
Good idea sir
OMGOSH!!! The piglet nose bubbles were too cute!!! 😂❤
I'm excited for your new venture. Can't wait to see how it goes
I love how the little piglets blow bubbles in their feed pan!! So many memories, keep up the good work!!
That little pigglet was more interested in blowing bubbles in the slop than eating it 🤣
I’m sorry to hear about Oreo. 😞 For me, it’s hard, even though they aren’t pets, they still weigh on my mind. I’m quite excited to hear about your future pigventure! That will be fun (for us viewers) and hopefully bring some profitability to the pork side of the business.
Thanks for sharing you morning with us Pete. Nothing better to sit in the warmth of my office and watch you guys struggle with the cold. Your videos make the coffee even better. Keep up the great work. Your philosophy is always right on.
Happy Thanksgiving Pete, Hillary, and family!
Yes Pete, build a Coverall and sell feeder pigs! You’ll have boars and sows to supply plenty of piglets to raise out or to sell. I think you’ll make money on this!
I think the economics are also non linear. One board to one sow is much worse than one boar to 10 sows!
Im excited to see where the new venture takes you. Good luck. Thanks to you and a handful of other channels on youtube this year I raised 3 hogs myself and am already looking to expand further in the future.
*Those are happy pigs, I wish to see more pig farms like them*
Ho refreshing to see a REAL farm where everything doesn't look perfect but the animals are all happy and healthy!!! I grew up on a Dairy farm that was average size back in the 50s & 60s before production changed over to bulk tanks and pumper 18wheelers coming to the farm daily. We also had hens mostly for our own use & horses just for our riding pleasure.
The Dairy barn was impeccably clean of course but there were always a few cobwebs up in the corners and the cows who stayed in during our coldddd New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦 winters happy to eat & drink and sleep in their stantions pooped in a gutter which the mechanical barn cleaner cleaned out at least 2 times a day, took out a tall elevator on an angle from the barn and dropped into a giant manure pile till spring. Modern for its time because our barns burned to the ground 2 times in 3 years and the 2nd time it was a brand new barn and we lost the entire herd because it was winter 💔 😢
Hey man after my own heart I too think Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday . Like you idea of upping the ante when I was on farm in Pa. as a boy we raised registered yorkshires and iots been a long time ago but from what I remember we did qite well. Good luck on your adventure
Sounds like a good opportunity
I like the idea of the breeder pigs. It will be fun to see you design and work out the workflow for the care of the breeder pigs.
I'm so glad I get to experience your morning chores. I am moving from OR back to WI to start my life goal of running a regenerative agriculture farm. I aspire to be as cheerful and do the same hard work as you.
Thank you Pete!
@Vincent Carroll what drugs I will grow doesn't matter right now lol. Look it up. Less like specific farming types (monoculture) "dairy farms, beef farms." Think sister crops/companion crops but large scale with selective animal grazing.
That is awesome congratulations on your venture! When there's a will there's a way!!😊
@@vikingmountainranchlife7447 thank you!
I think idea for a new venture is a wonderful one.
What animals do you plan to keep on your farm?
I think that’s a great idea. I think you have a discerning clientele that is willing to pay more for a quality product. Heritage breeds in livestock are all the rage today. Best wishes!
Love the idea of the feeder pigs. One more thing that will help your local community with quality stock. Can’t wait to see the new building for them.
Happy holidays to the family.
sorry to hear about losing the piglet
Good to see you Pete. Go inside and warm up!!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving
Great video happy turkey day to all of you
When you were picking up your feeders, I was impressed by how it was set up. It looked really nice and easier to maintain for sure. You have done what needs to happen, recognize a need, come up with a solution to fill that need, and you WILL be successful. GO FOR IT!!!
Great idea for the pigs.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Pete, the new pig venture sounds like a great idea, good luck. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and be safe.
Go for it!!
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope your holiday is stuffed with love.
I'll enjoy watching you improve to be more productive for the pig community. You're channel is one of my favorites to watch, you are very calming for me.
Happy turkey day Pete and family!
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you
Good evening and good health, Peter, to you and your household and the animals you take care of, may God protect you and take care of you 🌹
Great video and I'm glad to see you dodged the snow storm. I'm looking forward to the new pig venture.
Love the new venture idea. Will make the next couple years really interesting on the channel. Good call for the channel too!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone at Just A Few Acres Farm and all you wonderful viewers!
You answered my question before I asked it ! Sounds like a viable venture, looking forward to seeing how it develops.
You and your family have a great Thanksgiving. God bless
I just love watching the piglet making bubbles hahaha while eating. New viewer but loving all the videos
always good to see the morning chores over and over again and your indomitable spirit always shines.
great content thanks
This is architectural farming! I can't wait to see this.
Happy Thanksgiving from Ontario Canada Pete and Hiliary 🇨🇦 🇱🇷
Happy Thanksgiving 😊.. God bless you and your family 👪 ❤️..
Happy Thanksgiving
I think that's a great idea Pete go ahead and raise those pigs I think that's an excellent idea
The best of luck with the pigs. It will be exciting to see how it goes.
I love your videos more then my moms cooking.
I Thankful for this channel and all you stand for and do!! God Bless you and your lovely family!! HAPPY Thanksgiving!!
Please expand your pig operation! Not only will it be fun for us to watch but you are right people are starting to raise their own food.
I commented a couple weeks ago that breeding pigs to sell as feeders would be a good idea. You paid $100 a pig for low quality stock. Now imagin what a quality pure breed or hybrid pig would go for...money to be made for sure! I no doubt think this will be a fun and fulfilling venture for you. Please keep us updated and document as much as possible. Thank you for all that you do and share with the world!
Watching for years. You are a fine and decent man. Built the farm the correct way. Best of luck in new venture and waiting for updates and future successes.
Mrs piggelsworth is an awesome name.
Sorry about the loss of the other gilt. But you quoted one of those famous sayings "if you got livestock, you got deadstock", it just never is a fun thing. Most farms strive to keep our critters happy, healthy, and alive.
I look forward to seeing what you end up doing regardless, thanks for sharing.
Their are a lot of channels out there but i watch this one all the time love hearing what you have to say
It is always a pleasure to hang out with you and listen to the wisdom and ideas you have. Thanks for bringing us along and enjoy your breakfast. Hope you have a wonderful day.
Go for it don't think about do it.
Hi Pete,
You are terrific. Just like the Energizer Bunny, you just keep going with enthusiasm. I have followed your channel for quite some time and have truly enjoyed each and every video.
Your idea of raising QUALITY feeder pigs seems to fit with your model of operating with quality stock in all you are doing. In my humble opinion, quality, is never a mistake. It always pays dividends in the end result, what ever that may be.
Keep up the great work and you and all the family stay safe and God Bless.
A faithful follower in Utah
Good idea Pete, look forward to the new pig facility videos.
warm up.. and yes do the pig thing.
sending love
Great idea! People will need good pig genetics and you have lots of experience with raising them! Keep us posted. We started our own female line of Nubian dairy goats 10 years ago, bringing in a nice buck every year or two and keeping the best milkers/producers. We also have some registered stock that some people will only accept. Our farm registered stock, offered with pedigree records, sells better than the ADGA registered to those who are not blinded by registry papers. It is a great feeling to do this work and have excellent dairy stock with sense and beauty. We choose for conformation, disposition, ease of kidding, ease of milking, volume of milk and of course, beautiful colors. They go like hot cakes and we have been told that it is now hard to find Nubians in our area. People come from hours away. Wishing you the best! Happy Thanksgiving!
Rising your pigs like that sounds like a great idea to me I watch you because I wish I was able to do what you do I've always been excited about farming and and stuff like that but never had the opportunity to do it and it was by choice I just never got around to it I had other things I was doing but keep up the good work I really enjoy watching your programs and I do believe that the pig raising the pigs would be a great thing have a great Thanksgiving
We named our old cows Hamburger because that's all they were good for but maybe the Dexter's are like a fine wine!! Lol great video pete!
I agree, Pig genetics need to be carefully managed and if you can do it, I support you!
Is those gloves deerskin with red insulation in them my grandpa Always got me and my brother and my dad and him a pair in harvest season started
❤🎉Absolutely 💯 Beautiful Ideas. Go Mr. Pete and Ms. Hillary
Man I love your videos. You two are such a good caregiver of livestock. I have a neighbor like you on my farm. Little farms are the best
Happy thanksgiving to all Americans out there from 🇨🇦
Pete
Great idea re raising quality breed pigs
You do it and will have no problem selling quality feeder pigs
Making a nice facility is good for you and pigs ! Makes raising alot easier !