New: hive-181465All contenthive-129948krhive-196917zzansteemhive-185836hive-183959hive-166405hive-180932hive-150122uncommonlabhive-188619photographyhive-144064hive-101145hive-145157hive-183397bitcoinhive-193637hive-184714krsuccesslifehive-181136hive-109690hive-113376TrendingNewHotLikerspapa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • 6 months agoFINALLY Able to Catch My 3RD ONE EVER!!The fastest snake in the United States!. One thing I appreciate about the jobs that I do is that I'm able to travel around and see a lot of things I may not normally see. On a recent job, I not…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • 10 months agoThe BEST DIY Chicken Nesting Box MaterialI'm really glad I thought of this! For us, homesteading involves resourcefulness and creativity. We like to craft our own solutions to life's problems and not discard potentially useful and…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • 10 months agoFirst Time Milking in Over a YEARFresh, raw milk once again!!! It's been a while, but we're back at it. Part of having a cow on the homestead is the goal of milking it, and we really enjoy milking our cow. After our…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • 11 months ago"I'M A COWBOY!"~What a ride~ Our Dexter cow is a peaceful and gentle creature. She has been a blessing to us for sure, and she's even kind enough to allow some of our little ones ride her. Doc was enjoying a…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • 11 months agoHow to Tell When Your Cow is READY TO CALVEHow can you tell when it's close? Our oldest daughter "Pinkie-Pepper" thought that our cow was really close to calving, so we thought we'd shoot this video to know what to expect when your cow…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • 11 months agoRipe Peppers in January NO GREENHOUSE NO GEOTHERMALHave you ever tried this gardening hack? Close enough to the equator, pepper plants can be perennials. For most US gardeners, this is not the case though. Both in my native Wisconsin, and now…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • 11 months agoWe Traded Two DEAD CHICKENS For THISWhat a deal!!! Smoking our own chickens has been amazing, and we realize a lot of value is there. When some friends mentioned possibly killing and eating one of their animals, we suggested a…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • 11 months agoThe LAST CHICKEN We Will Kill ALL YEARThe last one! As part of our self-sufficient lifestyle, we like to raise and harvest our own protein when we can. Ideally, we'd be wild-harvesting or reproducing as much as possible, but raising…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • 11 months agoFinally, the SOLUTION for my PROBLEMThis made this goal so much easier! This worked out well, and I am so excited. I've been meaning to remove some trees and branches, but since our fences and buildings are already in place, it…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • last year"I Want a DEER For My BIRTHDAY"Not bad for a twelve year old! Doc turned three. He said that he wanted a deer for his birthday. His 12 year old sister Red-Pepper stepped up to get things done. For her first deer ever, she…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • last yearDREAMS are COMING TRUEThis is so exciting! The Root Cellar is progressing, and Mama-Pepper is happy. This is getting closer, but we've got a long way to go. We'll see. Enjoy the show! DREAMS are COMING TRUE -…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • last yearWHAT'S THAT THEY SAY ABOUT A BIRD IN THE HAND?What a beautiful creature! Sometimes, birds get trapped in buildings like homes or barns. At that point, someone usually catches them to release them. This time we took a few photos. Anyone know…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • last yearHow to Skin a Meat Bird - SO EASY A CHILD COULD DO ITEver wanted to learn? Chickens are fun, but just knowing that they are made of meat isn't enough. You have to be able to get the food out of the bird. In this video, we'll be processing some of…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • last yearLOVING THIS PROGRESSGetting closer! The root cellar project is progressing, and we're getting closer. We're already storing some canned goods in it, and I even hung a deer down there to prevent it from freezing.…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • last yearAble to GARDEN Like NEVER BEFOREI can't wait! This is a huge game changer. I wasn't even thinking of this possibility, but it sure changes everything. Behind the scenes, we've been making progress on the root cellar. A few…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • last yearDESTROYING My HARD WORK With Heavy EquipmentOh No!!! What a blessing to be able to use an excavator for free, but.... what a wake of destruction. Yeah, I kind of messed some things up. But, thankfully the pros outweighed the cons. Enjoy…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • last yearHOBBIES OF A WILDMANIn my natural environment! I grew up in the swamps and woods. I'm at home in the wild. To interact with animals hands-on and the enjoy the wild bounty resonates with me. In this video, I spend…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • last yearDRIED MEAT?Have you ever tried this? Dried meat is not exactly uncommon these days, and it seems in times past it was even more common. We've thought about trying some for years, but never tested any out…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • last year17 Foot Tall GARDEN MONSTER Puts Out 100# HARVESTY'all ever seen this? The 17 Foot tall garden monster is at it again with another 100# harvest. These guys are so impressive. In this video, we'll harvest and replant our sunchokes and offer…papa-pepper (80)in hive-181465 • last yearTRIFOLIATE CITRUS PIE - Homegrown Citrus in Zone 6I am so glad we tried this! Since we started harvesting our own homegrown Trifoliate Citrus this year, we've been exploring the possibilities of it. First off, it's amazing to be growing citrus…