Being raised on a five generation farm, it has always been a rule that the livestock got fed before the people. Looking back, I never thought to ask why. Watching the two of you grow together as you grow your farm has been a joy. So good to see you appreciate this lifestyle. You live like we did .....There was never "man's work" or "woman's work". It was just work and whoever was free and got there first did the job. You lift my spirits every day. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
First day of 2024 wouldn't be a true holiday without you guys. Just finished watching Grandpa and grandma Doss. Awesome and loving, as usual. Yesterday ,Chad's video had me cracking up all the way to the end. The cherry on top was Rae sitting as a little girl on a huge sofa 😂😂😂 You guys, never let your viewers down. Your laughter is contagious, your love for the furry babies is so obvious and genuine, Grandma and grandpa must be so proud. Wish you all a healthy, peaceful, and blessed 2024. Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉
I think Spruce is Herc's adopted puppy. When Spruce came there he was only hours old and Herc just protected him from the big goats. Spruce learned what Hercules job is and he follows in that protector mode.
Thanks for the smiles. Today is the anniversary of the day I took my daughter to the hospital because she had an abscess boil. Two days later, on the 4th she died from massive internal organ failure. I still have a had time believing it. I miss her a lot. Thanks for the smiles.
Happy New Year Everyone! By puffing up their hair or feathers they trap air between their skin and the cold air temperature creating a buffer from the cold. Much the way a double paned window helps to keep your home warmer in the winter. Glad to see that your animals are doing well in these cold temperatures.
Happy New Year ya'll! May this year hold even more adventures of Kyle and Shannon, Nola, Herc, bird birds, and the awesome goats and goatlets! You guys have embraced homesteading in a really cool way that resonates with a lot of us. The hard work, the love, obvious to feel, for your furred and feathered babies, is contagious. I believe the answer to life is to live it with Love. ya'll have that down! Much light and love to all, and a huge thank you!❤🙏❤
Hello Kyle and Shanon! Blue does look like she’s expecting. 😊 The guineas are funny Happy New Year! I’m looking forward to seeing new projects and adventures! Blessings ❤ ~Linda
Little Mario has perfect spot all to himself. Never seen Spruce so quiet. Hercules is such a loving dog but knows when to be alert doing his job. Love watching all the goats bopping around playing with on another.
Happy New Year Shady Acres! 2024 has started off with a bang. This is the first time I have watched a Rose Bowl in years. I'm a happy camper because Michigan won today! Of course chips and dip, pizza, and wings were necessary, but not helping me lose weight. Oh well, such is life. Here's hoping that 2024 brings us all a better year than 2023. Sending you all a virtual hug from The Mitten!
Shannon try hanging dollar store tin pie plates from the fence, it might discourage the ginneys from going to the neighbors. We used to hang them around our garden to keep the ginneys out of it. It might keep them in the property.
Happy New Year, everyone!! Kyle and Shanon, I am soooo upset that I missed the premiere! My daughter and three grandchildren twins 24 and youngest 22 and I played Clue and so I missed it. Wow, so much happened in 2023 at Shady Acres! When you wondered if the goats had goosebumps...uh do you think one of them had ..Spruce-bumps? 😂😉🤪 Sorry, can't help myself! I can't wait to see what 2024 has in store for y'all. Thank you for sharing this journey with us! 🙏🙏❤️🥰
Hercules has patience with the goats 🐐 the taunting at the end of the video was hilarious. Your animals are very entertaining. 😅 Happy New Year & How bout them Cowboys! 😂
27:35 "I see Blue." I'm looking all over. Where is that beautiful goat? Note the bird like blob in the tree and briefly wonder if they have also dubbed one of the guineas "Blue", but they are off visiting the neighbors... Oh! you mean the sky! LOL
When your turkeys ran into some wild turkeys they moved on. You would have had them run off in the spring when turkeys mate. They like to hang out in flocks.
2023 was a awesome year to watch yall, I look forward to the year 2024watching yall grow with you fur Babies and feather Babies. I do miss the Turkeys. Happy new year to you both.
Google: When goats experience cold temperatures, they may fluff up their fur to create an insulating layer of air. This behavior helps in trapping warmth close to their bodies, providing an additional layer of protection against the cold.
My daughter was watching her wild birds at her feeders and saw these "odd" birds cutting through her property. They were guineas. It took her only a week or two to discover they belonged to her neighbor. She didn't mind them visiting and enjoyed watching them. Plus, they ate the bugs in her yard. She also has a great blue heron that visits. He's shy but comes almost daily. Life is good when you stop to "smell the roses" or watch the birds.
Thank you for allowing us to come along on your journey. Your family family's videos are always a welcome break from a crazy world. Wishing all of the Doss family a happy, healthy, and blessed 2024!
You both have accomplished so much. The Birds, Goats and Herc are healthy and loving their lives. Can't wait to see what is instore for Shadey Acres in 2024. ❤
Kupa at the end... I know that I could be your deputy. I know that I'm the youngest but I've got the moves. Just watch my battle tactics. I could take out any enemy. Huck was doing a thorough interview and inspection of the young hopeful.
Happy New Year Kyle and Shannon. Herc is a good guard dog keeping the birds out of the pen. I know he can’t get the guineas and but at least you know he will protect the goat pen. I am glad that your home is a peaceful haven to go to. I know that animals can be very therapeutic. It is good that Spruce and Herc are such good friends. As we are entering 2024 today, have a wonderful week and May God Bless You and Your Family.
Have you ever seen the Alfred Hitchcock movie “The Birds “? The scene where all the birds were on the trees and roofs watching the people before they attacked is reminiscent of what you have today. lol 😂 Love ❤️
HERC was such a Good Boy just following the bird around and it’s kinda odd that the birds want to be in the protected area. Poor HERC is going to be So confused 💙
The babies are growning up so fast. Blues bag looks like it’s filling up. Spruce needs a little collar and bell that means he’s leader of the goats. That would really get him a big ego.
I don't understand people who don't like goats. There's so much to love!! I think they're adorable, and there is never a dull moment. 😂 Was that Cuppa at the end? He was challenging Herc, and of course, Herc rose to the challenge to show that he wasn't scared taking that challenge. That was too cute and so funny! I can't wait to see your plans in the finished stage. I think this is the life you both were meant for. You're so good at it! Much love to your Shady Acres family. 🥰🤗🤗
I have watched since Chad went to look at your property with you and loved the journey and can’t wait to see what 2024 brings for you…project Kyle….build your hse 😂😂😂❤️
Happy New Year...... Why not during the real cold weather? Pick up a half dozen or so of new guineas slightly older than your 1st flock was at purchase and integrate them into the pen and not free range again until it warms up. The birds will know their home and hopefully will follow the older birds' routine when let out
Happy New Year 🎇 Blue looks perhaps 2 more goatlets. Birds are really peaceful. Momma looks pregnant 😂. Love the videos and updates. Blessings Shady Acres 🙏🫶🙏🫶
Happy New Year Shannon and Kyle. Wishing you blessings of health, happiness and success for the coming year. Blue is definitely pregnant and so is her sister over at Doss Farms. Enjoy your lives together, enjoy the animals and enjoy the land!
Happy New Year. I hope 2024 brings more and more of the best for you and family and farm. There's so many different suet cakes for birds. It's awesome that a fan sent your birds a suet cake treat. Spruce and Herc are bonded. Such a special relationship to see.
Easy enough to look up: "Goats grow furry coats in the winter. Most breeds have a two-layer fur coat with long hairs on top and fluffy cashmere underneath. To ensure that this fur coat remains healthy, consider supplementing your goats with the minerals that support fur growth. Zinc and copper are two such minerals." "When goats experience cold temperatures, they may fluff up their fur to create an insulating layer of air. This behavior helps in trapping warmth close to their bodies, providing an additional layer of protection against the cold."
Happy Blessed New Year to all the K&S Family! You have brought lots of joy to me and my 87 year old mom, who is bedbound. Hercules is so cute bringing you a present each time you go to see him...our Zoey always greats everyone with a toy, also.😍 P.S. After Thought: If Chad gets rid or goats while he is streamlining his herd, will you be taking any of them, say like, Oreo? Just putting that out there, don't know if he is cutting any of the goats.
😆😆😆 you’ve made them codependent . 😆😆😆 I love watching your videos. I get to enjoy something awesome that I will never have myself. You two are great and take such good care of your animals.
May this be a year full of blessings and adventures for you both. I so enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your life. I am looking forward to watching another twelve months of your shared journey. Love you guys. May God bless you both ❤
Bless you both for hanging in there with the animals……Happy New Year Kyle and Shannon!! You both we do great in 2024! Enjoy what you have and just love each other. ❤😊
HAPPY NEW YEAR SHANNON AND KYLE 🎉😊 COLD HERE IN KANSAS TO.😮 GLAD YOU HAD A GOOD NEW YEARS EVE🎉 I MADE UNTIL MIDNIGHT TO. MY PUPPIES DIDNT LIKE ALL THE FIREWORKS 💥 😮 JUST WATCHED GRANDPA & GRANDMA’S VIEDO.😊 THEY ARE SO SWEET.❤❤ MOMMA AND BLUE BOTH LOOK PREGNANT TO ME. I GUESS TIME WILL TELL😊 MY PUPPIES JUST LOVE WATCHING ALL THE GOATS AND MR. HERC❤🐶🐶 STAY WARM GUYS. HUGS FROM CONNIE SUE 👩🏻🦳❤️🙏🤗🐐🐐🐐🐐🇺🇸
Always such a pleasure watching Kyle & Shannon. Come away with a smile every time. I did miss something tho....what happened to the 2 white turkeys? Christmas dinner?
When you feed the guineas use a bowl or tin, put food in and shake it to make a noise so they learn to associate the sound with food, then when you see them heading to neighbours you have a method to recall them and you don't need to chase them.
HAPPY & BLESSED NEW YEAR 2024! I really like guineas. Not sure if they could handle winter in Minnesota, but chickens do, so? Mama Blue has 2 kids inside her🐐. Herc and his tail up and curled.😍 Looking forward for when you get chickens and building a wonderful coop for them. Kuppa trying to get Herc to play @ the end?
