Some people are just miserable and try to bring everyone down to their level. Your videos are my happy place. There’s nothing I love more than a weekend morning curled up on the couch with a blanket and a cup of tea, and watching a next level homestead/gardening video. Thank you being such a positive presence in all of our lives. You have so many people who appreciate you, we’re just unfortunately not as loud as the negative ones.
As Jess from Roots & Refuge says, "We don't waste time trying to fix a mean rooster, we just make some 'Mean Rooster Stew' and hope for a better one next hatching."
This just happened to my daughter and her husband at their farm. Their rooster began attacking her then began on him. They have a 2 YO that could no longer play outside because of that bird. You had to carry a large stick as defense and had to keep your head on a swivel. They’re very quick so you’d have no chance to run. They were advised by other friends who raise many many chickens on their farms to harvest the rooster as they didn’t want his genes in their flock. That’s what they did. He was quite beautiful but he was huge & aggressive. My daughter likes to say she makes a mean chicken soup! 😉😉
I have 3 roosters not by choice but by bad sexing. We have hand raised them since they were a couple days old… so far they all get along until my 3 year old grand daughter came to the ranch and one of the roosters started attacking her. It’s the only time I’ve ever felt like I could possibly slaughter one of our animals. I worked with him and by the end of the day he complete ignored my grand daughter although I kept my head on a swivel watching him!
I'm so sorry for the hate that comes your way and it just goes to show how stupid it is. I can't wrap my head around people finding cruelty to be an enjoyable life goal or entertaining passtime. I'm glad you aren't as bothered by it now. Thank you for continuing on in an atmosphere where any social interaction attracts unpleasant people saying and doing unpleasant things. It's become fashionable and a point of pride in some circles, unfortunately. Thank you for not abandoning us to save yourself, haha!
Little brother you are so brave and you did a fantastic job on that stucco! Very proud of you. You’ve accomplished a lot in the last year. I’m sooo impressed.
I am so happy to see how much he has done, and seeing him do most of this on his own gives great encouragement and inspiration to us, but the satisfaction and appreciation he will have when he has completed will be great as well! Hope you are proud of yourself Brian you have done an amazing job 👏 ❤️
Sending love to counteract the haters! Some people just have miserable lives and need to make others miserable to make themselves feel better. I love your channel and thank you for what you are doing! You are living a beautiful life!
YOU BRUTE! 🤣😂🤣 You and Mrs. NLG are about the sweetest people on the Tubes. And responsible, hard-working and giving. I just started my gardening adventure last year and you were the key to many successes. Great tip about the blue stuff BTW. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, successes and failures...nice to watch someone real! Love both channels😁
First of all, my heart sunk when you said you get hate daily on your channels! I know you also said it no longer bothers you, but in my opinion, hateful comments are never ok!!! On the flip side, I appreciate people like you who set out to teach other homesteaders - both current and future. I'm not a homesteader yet,but I eventually hope to be, and I want you to know that channels such as yours are so very valuable to those of us who subscribe to learn rather than criticize! BTW. it looks like you handled the rooster quite well! If you try it several more times and he doesn't change, at least you'll know you tried and that he can be re-homed!
You can build the walls and stucco the coop. Consider it as an interesting chapter for your viewers watching YOU create your garden. Don’t worry about the haters. Their opinions don’t count
I totally agree that using your own diy skills instead of throwing money at hired help is a great decision! The biggest issue with that is the necessity of having ‘patience’. On huge projects like you are tackling all at the same time, you have to be OK with letting them happen as you realistically can get to them (physically and financially). So far your visions have come along spectacularly!👏🏻🥰
I love everything about your videos. Once you live on the land you have to make lots of practical and pragmatic decisions that never even cross other people's paths or minds. Don't let the Turkeys get you down, Brian. Maintain the dream. You rock at Stuccco Go, mate go. Blessings Muffy from Oz
i agree with all 3 decisions: 1. deciding to get bids on the two projects, and 2 & 3 deciding that was too much to pay for each. you an admirable workhorse; i hope you take sufficient breaks to step back and admire in order to keep fresh. it all sure looks great to us out here!
I have done stucco on a house with my husband, and it was very easy. Once you start, it will go fast. You have done the hardest work with the mesh. If you can, let your family help. As for the rooster, find him a home or have him as a meal. They can hurt people very badly.
First thing, you are spot on about people pleasing everyone. Personal experience…won’t happy. Ignore the idiots. Second, the music with the rooster cracked me up. So funny. Thirdly, the stucco looks great.
You rock on! Haters gonna hate and that’s on their sad selves. Love the flowers you are thinking of adding to and softening the stairs, always the artist! Just lovely.
I just wanted to say that you have been such an inspiration for me. I have been trying to find a purpose in my life. I had commented before how I want to start a potted garden this spring. My daughter bought me your book for an early Mother's Day present which I am so excited about. You and your show and your knowledge have been getting me through this winter with the hopes of gardening in the spring. So thank you!! I really appreciate you!
Dear Precious Lady; when I read your comment, I just had to write to you. You mentioned that you were trying to find a purpose in your life. I only wanted to say this: "You are a mother. You are a wife. Here, I have mentioned but two of the souls you have unmistakbly touched and influenced in your life, not to mention the thousands whose lives you have touched without even realizing it. Your gift- is LOVE. You love nature and life, or you would not be interested in gardening at all. Your purpose in life? "To share the love that God gifted you with upon the moment of your creation." Everything else is just "icing on the cake."
I've been following your channels for quite awhile and i rarely comment but I'm going to today. 1) Be yourself! Pretty sure most of us who follow you think you're a cool guy!! 2) Glad to see that you tackled the stuco! After seeing all that you've done so far...I'm sure it will turn out just fine. 3) Putting that roo in his place...good luck. I've tried it with two different breeds without success. Both ended up in someone's soup pot. 4) Tomato, vegetable or tomato, fruit....just details. Your guidance produces awsome results! Love watching all that you are doing!
That stonework--o wow! I'm trying not to have garden dream envy!! Great job on it & your stucco. I'm glad you did it for our sakes, as, for me, it gave me confidence that we can do that, too! As for rooster, totally loved your drama touches!
There will always be haters, they are an extreme minority. Some people just suck. Watch when he mounts the hen. He does it to the hens. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. Started incubating 12 eggs yesterday. 20 days left
I’m glad you conquered your fear of the roster. I can’t say he’s going to be nice but you can see he’s not mean when you hold him. So if you need to get in there just hold him like a football get it done then toss him back when you are leaving the coop. 🎉congratulations
It’s so sad that people are that critical and can be such haters, I think those type of people are so unhappy in their lives. If they don’t like what you post then they shouldn’t watch it, they would criticize you no matter what you said or did. Keep doing what you’re doing, love seeing your progress!
I've been watching your channels for a few years back when I was starting off as a new gardener. I've learned a lot from yours and other channels over the years. I'm at the point where I've figured out how to grow my tomatoes and herbs. If a next level gardening video comes out, I researched Rosemary 3 years ago so for me, no rush to watch but I want to support your content so I'll watch it at some point. Next level Homestead however, If i see a new video pop up I'm watching it ASAP. People come to your videos and then stay because of you, the host. the content becomes almost secondary. As a new (ish) gardener in his early 40's. You do you man and your channel will keep succeeding. Side note, I also had that same chin hair situation in my younger days. We all have to live with regrets.
As a young teen I was one of those "try to be what everyone else wants" people. THEN i made the decision to please only myself and my family. It was the turning point. From then on, I had loads of friends and a very fulfilling life, mainly because I didn't care if someone didn't like me because they didn't matter to me. Be yourself and know that those who hate are worthless. I will be 83 in a few weeks and I have never regretted just being me.
I have truly enjoyed learning from you over the past few years. Nobody has the right to spew hate comments at you. Tell them all....DON'T LIKE IT....DON'T WATCH.
I'm so happy you made this video. We stand behind you 100%, alot of our success and progress is from what we learned from your videos. We have been hesitant to post blogs on our channel for similar reasons. Keep doing you, we love your content and you have plenty of loyal followers.👍🌱
We watch your videos because your you! You make me laugh, cry and give me so much motivation. I never feel bad when Things go wrong because I just try again. Do I get frustrated? Absolutely. Lol. You help me get through the ups and downs of gardening. I’ve learn so much from you in just a year. Still a newbie, but continue to fight the fight. If it works with the rooster great , if not he gets another home. I’ve been chased by roosters before and the can do some damage if your not careful. The stucco looks amazing. $3500 is a lot of money, so glad you DIY the stucco and the garden wall. Thank you so much for continuing your you tube videos. Blessings to you and your family. ❤️🌺
Great job on the stucco!!! I’m sure your arms are super tired! Yes I believe you made the right choice doing the work yourself. Can’t wait to see the finished job!
So true that people all seem to think they're entitled to voice their opinions on RU-vid. Glad to hear you've adopted the attitude you have! As for rooster lol...if he were mine I think I would be taking up that offer to pass him along to a new owner!!! Looking forward to seeing the coup completed! Well done so far👍🏻
Brian, thanks for sharing your youtube experience. People can be so horrible. The part with your rooster was just hilarious. He is probably untrainable and will become even more aggressive towards you when he sees you coming. I'm sure we will find out about this soon. Good job on the stucco. Glad you are not into perfection. Just good that you are good with your hands. You've done a lot of things well.
I’m so glad you don’t take the negative comments to heart. You know who else gets to hear thousands of comments evaluating their very being, LOL … high school teachers. Try coming to class the day after a hair cut! 😂😂😂😂😂 Love your channel and I’ve learned so much about growing food from you. Thank you.
Brian, I have been watching you for a long time. I enjoy all that you do. You are learning every day with the experience you have . I really appreciate what you show us and taking chances. You learn and accomplish and it makes you happy. And it helps us to create our own by watching you. Keep up the great videos. Don’t worry what other people say. At least you are happy.
I am so glad that you stuck it out, you gave me hope and taught me how to garden. I am currently growing potatoes in a bags on my covered patio. They are covered with plastic while the temps dip to 25°. People that spew hateful comments have a bitter hateful heart. They attempt to tear others down to make themselves feel superior. It isn't about you, it is all about them. Congrats on confronting the rooster. I hope he gets his attitude adjusted before he has to move on.
I grew up on a chicken farm in the 50's and 60's. My dad raised hens for a local hatchery so the flock had plenty of roosters. When roosters attacked me I would kick them in the breast area hard enough to move them back several feet. Most of the time they would attack again. I would kick them again. Never really injured any of them. Just be careful if they fly toward your face. That's really the only vulnerable place on your body. As far as hate goes, I'm a 75 year old former marine in remission from throat cancer. Hate can't do me any harm. Love your videos. You are a fantastic teacher.
I’m glad you are doing the stucco! I stuccoed a tiny house on a mission’s trip and it was work but easy to do. When you were debating about doing it I was yelling do it. DO IT! You can do it!!
You are a wonderful human being with a lovely family. Keep being yourself and believing in yourself as you give the vast majority of your viewers great information that helps us lead happier and healthier lives. Plus some great entertainment value 😆🤣😆. I loved the “stink eye” exchange between you and the rooster 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. It’s nice to see that even people with your level of DIY experience and bravery to try new things still has to talk themselves through when it’s time to pay a pro and when it’s good to try expanding your skills in a new area. What successes you keep achieving!! It’s uplifting to watch the ups and makes us feel human to witness the few harder moments that we all share.
I love that you decided to do the stucco yourself! I admire your creativity and your willingness to just jump in there and give it a try. It kind of looks like frosting a cake! 👨🏻🍳🎂 Also, thanks for being so honest. Haters are just miserable people and you know what miserable people like.
So impressed that you examined the pros and cons and decided not to hire out the work. Very few people would come to that conclusion. I have little doubt you'll do fine. Thanks for sharing with us and sorry for the haters. Stay well.
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR LIFE WITH US!!! U ARE MY FAVORITE GARDNER EVER!!! I have learned so much from u & I have gotten awesome sleep listening to your videos on replay all night long.😂 Lol 🥰
I have been watching the work you do and I have faith that you can do both of those jobs and do a fine job. Not only that but you will fill the pride from doing it. Half of a job is getting started. You can do it. I feel your pain for being criticized by others. Ignore them. Most of the time criticism comes from jealousy. And most of the ones that criticize you have not even tried to do what you are doing.
Also, I would hold the rooster like a football after each lesson and hand feed him a yummy treat. Then use treat whenever you approach him. Try not to stand between him and his flock while training him. This guy needs incentive to be nice!
Brian, I don't even remember what video I watched first of yours, all I know is that if ever I asked a question of how to plant seeds or transplants or whatever in the garden, I went directly to your channel and I've been subscribed for a long time, I'm a 27 year old Englishman living in France so I know the chance of us sitting down and having a glass of wine together is next to nothing, but watching your videos and seeing your life pan out inspires me to be a better man, gardener and hopefully in the future a homesteader, carry on being you have a cup of tea on me :)
Nice video and was entertaining and informative. I hope the rooster simmers down and he can live his life with your nice coop and surroundings. Don’t worry too much about the haters. I am a people pleaser too and had to learn to let it go. You are doing good things!!!! 😃
I don't understand why people feel the need to comment negatively. You are honest and honorable about what you do. I guess it makes you stronger but it is just disappointing. Much love and respect!❤
😃Great job Brian and so brave to tame your rooster. I wouldn't want you to give him away. By the way after you do that thing with the rooster, before you take him back is it a good idea to give him a treat? Just wondering. Also, thank you for sharing about the haters, I've just started my RU-vid channel and I haven't encountered anything yet. Not many comments yet which is bad. Need to build my community and if I have haters, so be it.I always try to keep positivity in my life or else any other energy will take a toll on me. Love watching what you're doing on your Homestead and all the hard work. My husband like to do all the building and gardening work maintenance and rarely hire help, except for the rain gutters (LOL) I didn't want him climbing up high. Keep on trucking and don't forget time for yourself. 🌈Aloha
Ignore the haters and the trolls. I just found your channels and enjoy every minute. I miss my home state but can live vicariously through you. And those chickens are so lucky to have sweet homesteaders like you guys.
Your mortaring of the coop looks perfectly fine. The first scratch coat only needs to be flat, not perfect or textured. You can spend time ‘prettying’ up the finish coat once your wood trims are installed, and you are dealing with smaller areas at a time. Another ‘ I did it myself’ success👍🏻👏🏻
You are doing a great job just do you and don't matter what no one say I am so proud of you I learn so much from you thanks for sharing your Knowledge to us who want to learn God bless you and your family!!
I get enough hate just by posting comments. A lot of commenters on YT make me disappointed in humanity. I'm glad you posted about the rooster. We had the same issue many years ago & tried the same technique. Didn't work for us. Since you don't need him, I'd cut my loses & just make him someone else's "problem". Good luck whatever you decide to do. Stucco looks good.
Your comments on haters really struck a chord with me as i have been that way all my life. I do not venture out of my home that often unless for work and to go get groceries! I go and then get home as quick as possible. Something you said gave me an "ah ha" moment and i think i will be able to enjoy more of life now! Thanks for that!
It really saddens me to hear of the hateful people that you have to deal with. I find nothing but happiness watching you on both channels! You’ve taught me so many things I thought I could never have done. Please don’t change a thing. There’s so much more love than hate for you and what you do!
I love your RU-vid channel! I've been watching for three years. Some people are so negative and want to hate. Who cares what they think! Your show is personal, informative, interesting, and funny. I sure would love to see your art! Carry on, you are doing a great job!
I am here because of your tomato videos! People are miserable and hate seeing successful happy people. Good on you for continuing this channel and all the help you give us!
I must say, I laughed out loud when I heard the theme to The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - that was spot on! Have you had much frost in your area? I am south of you and lost a few plants to the strange weather we've been experiencing lately. Would you entertain the idea of dedicating one episode to California natives and drought tolerant type plants the pollinators might enjoy? I just want to say, I commend you for all of your hard work and commitment to the completion of each project. Also, being brave enough to share your real life with us regardless of opinions and advice. I appreciate you and this informative channel. Kind regards...
Can't express how thrilled I am for you that you learned there will always be haters and you just need to be yourself. You are so inspiring with every task you take on. I love, love, love watching both channels.
I’m sending much appreciation and love; you deserve it completely. You are a people person, genuine, thoughtful and funny. I’m watching one of my favorite channels; I don’t care what grumpy people think. So glad you decided to do all your own work. Great job! I knew you could. Thanks for sharing. Many, many blessings
You did good. From what I'm told, you have to hold him down to the dirt for at least a minute or two and then follow up with holding him and petting him for a few minutes so he knows you're also not going to harm him. I've been watching these videos and asking for advice and info for my monsterous rooster too...unfortunately I have not gotten up the nerve to try it yet😭
I watched this video for the second time and decided to comment - Brian your channel is my "feel good place". Don't listen to the Haters - they are just unhappy jealous people. Keep doing what your doing and thank you for your time. You have helped me a lot with my garden and making my beds look better.
Brain - you've got this! The wall and the stucco is something you can do. Let your artist shine. You will look back and be able to see your accomplishments with pride. No gym membership needed, you have a walls to build. Let the coop be your big canvas to enjoy. Yes it will take time, but it will be time well spent. Good luck with the rooster, he is a looker. Love the video. You are right. You can please everyone and it's a waist of your energies to even try. Life is short. Live it your way. Best
It made me cry when you said you get hate messages everyday. I am so glad I found your channel. I am going to buy your book and give to my daughter for her birthday.
You can definitely do the stucco, it looks great so far! I did stucco on a high school missions trip. It's very forgiving I think. I can't wait to see it complete!
You are right about life lessons the general public never learns, however; as a former public school high school teacher I can tell you that teachers get the "feedback" (politely stated as we know it can be nasty, mean natured, cruel, unwarranted) you are talking about. We teachers learn to grow with/from the punches too.
I love this video. a little bit of everything and more lessons learned. As all your videos do. I love that you've learned to be yourself and reminded me to continue to do so too.. Lastly, you are to be commended for your bravery with the rooster! Made me laugh but you did it. Good job. That rooster doesn't know just how good he has it! Keep on keeping on Brian! and thank you so much!
I just watched a few of your recent videos after (I’m sorry!) not watching for a while. And I remembered why I used to watch you all the time. I like you! You being you is fine with me. With gardening, you’re an excellent teacher and guide, and I’ve learned so much from you. I realized after this video how much you offer all the millions of us: insight, knowledge, humor, and a generous spirit. If you’ve got haters, they should feel ashamed. And writing you off is a huge mistake in my mind. So thanks for ignoring all those ignorant people, and continuing with your exceptional channels. I may take breaks from watching you (again, really sorry!) (mostly for me) but I promise, your channels are two of my most favorite. Thank you!!!
YAY!! You got this Brian! I understand the weariness but when you look back and say you did all of that, you will be so proud forever and we are cheering you on!!
Keep going! I enjoy watching both your channels because you share your successes and challenges. You're upfront with what you are doing and planning and you give clear instructions. Don't worry about what others say, this is your homestead and you need to work slowly and in ways that benefit your family the most. Yes, be ypurself! I hope you can tame your rooster!
I'm one who thinks your awesome and I love listening and watching all the amazing things you create! 😍 If only we had the money! 🤣 But I will live through watching you keep creating all the beautiful things you do! 💓 I'm also a people pleaser and I just don't think I could handle it. Although my 3 girls help make me a stronger person and standing up for them and standing up for myself in what I believe they can do and become! 🥰
I had a friend who got some harsh words that hurt a lot. Another friend gave her some good advise, "what would you do if someone put a hot coal in your hand? answer, drop it fast. That is what you do with senseless comments. I am glad that you put it aside, your Channel is awesome, I have purchased a greenhouse and am ready to start seeds to go in it. You and your channel had a great part in helping me get started on this journey. Thanks a lot.
I’d say if you feel you can do the work, do it! You’ll be happier if you did it yourself! I too am a people pleaser and don’t know how to say a mean, negative, hurtful thing to anybody. I wasn’t made that way. People don’t understand nor appreciate how much positive information you give us folks who want to homestead! Thank you for all you do and for taking us on this journey with you !
Brian, I am so happy you have a thick skin! I have been here for a very long time and have learned so much. The channel is better without those negative people!
I made the mistake of hiring someone who insisted to be paid by the hour to do crown molding, even though he was known for his great work himself, he had the tendency of taking too many breaks and being on the phone planning out his next job, well needless to say that’s an issue when paying by the hour. Then he brought 3 other ppl who spoke no English and he sat back and let them do the painting, which btw looked good but later found paint drops on top of furniture, floor and drapery. So my lesson is if I can’t do it myself, it doesn’t get done. 😅 Ppl don’t have work ethic anymore. I recommend screening very thoroughly for contractors. Make sure there’s a legal contract too. Verify everything.
Oh wow.. that's unfortunate, that there are people doing that to you. I love your great gardening advice. I find you very reasonable in your methods, advice, how u realistically deal with pest problems. I grew up on a small farm in the 1970s. When you have chickens, things want to eat them. You sometimes have to do things that you have no choice with golfers, weasels. I am glad you showed what you are trying. 👍 👍 from me. On our farm, a rooster like that became dinner real fast. That was real life. A Canadian fan.
The rooster thing was hilarious - is he responsible for all the peck marks on your shoes? The stucco project looks like a good start, I hope you're feeling $3500 worth of joy and that the rest of it goes well. Watching you push ahead on your walls along with other RU-vidrs similar stuff is an inspiration for your viewers who also want to try things but are having difficulty getting started. Last summer I nudged my 67-year-old self, a little at a time, to build a patio paver walkway along one side of my garden pond. It was a thing on the list for a long while and a spot that needed to be geezer-proofed big time. It is finally 95% done, there's still some concrete finishing touches to be done but it looks nice and I'm glad I did it myself. The project this summer will be to move some rocks and boulders to create a raised bed.
I've been following your channel for a long time and rarely comment on RU-vid videos; however, I've noticed that all the shows I watch deal with "hateful" comments. You've handled this problem graciously, and thanks for not giving up. I enjoy following your channel and am impressed at your willingness and ability to tackle these huge projects; I feel overwhelmed just thinking about them!
