Daily life on our 1.5 acre homestead

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Our Story:
We are Carissa, Iwan & Frankie the sausage dog, and in 2020 decided one night over a bottle of wine that moving from North Wales to Portugal would be a good idea. Within a month we were on the road to Portugal to find the perfect piece of land to call home. We picked up Albi, Joao and Simao the cats along the way, as well as Diogo the podengo and a flock of chickens.
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@artlovermcg7564 2 месяца назад

I love the fact that you are so incredibly gentle with your chicken. Good luck with her I hope it all turns out well.

@dweamy1 2 месяца назад

I love the shot of Diego sitting and sniffing the wind, his ears sticking up and listening intently to everything around him, just glorious, you can see how content he is.

@jimmyconnolly3461 2 месяца назад

That was absolutely beautiful. Good luck for Darwin. Iwan, you need to stop this football malarkey. It could cost you the wine harvest. Carissa, don’t let anyone try to tell you how your vlogs should be. They are the best out of all the many I follow. ✊❤️xx

@FrankieOffGrid 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much Jimmy! ❤️

@ChristineKelly1000 2 месяца назад

Praise indeed from Jimmy, you are honoured Carissa.😊❤❤❤❤

@jimmyconnolly3461 2 месяца назад

She is indeed Christine. But, unfortunately she’s too busy working away on the farm and Iwan is doing the secretarial chores today, due to his injury. Hopefully he remembers to pass it all on. 😉😂❤️❤️❤️xxx

@FrankieOffGrid 2 месяца назад

You are good Jimmy! 😅😎

@FrankieOffGrid 2 месяца назад

She’s not working on the farm though haha.. she’s doing yoga whilst I watch the rugby 😅

@meglange3595 2 месяца назад

Carissa, you never need apologize for your video content or how you edit it. Your videos are just absolutely lovely. That's what you enjoy producing and what the majority of us are here to see. Unfortunate if a few don't appreciate your style, but they do have other options 😄. Do they make rib guards for football players 😁. Hope Iwan heals very quickly. Someone mentioned comfrey oil. I've heard amazing things about it. I need to grow some as it's got so many great benefits. Love it when you identify the birds and plants. 🐦🌿🌸 Take care and have a lovely week. 🥰♥️

@MichaelLyons-yq2mz 2 месяца назад

This episode clearly shows one man’s trash is another man’s (woman’s) treasure. Iwan’s cut vines become Clarissa’s beautiful woven fencing. Clarissa, your film skills are like no other. You weave your film of nature shots much like you weave your garden fencing. Slowly and meticulously. They draw the viewer in every single video. Great Job. Iwan, take care to heal that rib.

@ronguille9721 2 месяца назад

Perhaps you could have a designated area (fire pit) for burning refuse. Maybe close to a veg growing area so the ash could be used in your garden. Loading the brush on a tarp as you cut saves a step and makes it easy to drag large loads to a burn or shredding area. Very interesting about how the moon affects the running of sap in grape vines.

@rachelfrees1268 2 месяца назад

The cats snuggled together is the best. Diogo is so proud of himself. He’s a champion. Ewin get well soon. Your acreage is alive with 🌺.❤

@user-jm6ml6ik9l 2 месяца назад

How caring your dogs are about the chicken! And what beautiful tunes she makes even though she is hurt☺️hope she will recover very soon! Just as Iwan! Beautiful video as always! Cheers from Russia!❤

@Kitty_cat2001 2 месяца назад

I really like how:Square Face supports people undertaking different life styles. Australia 🇦🇺

@Surethinghy 2 месяца назад

I work in the humanitarian sector, currently stationed in Africa.. everytime I feel a bit lost, or completely burnout, I find so much relief in your videos. I see the lush green, the vibrant life and the lovely weather that here in the savanna I don't have for months at the time.. so much peace! Thank you

@FrankieOffGrid 2 месяца назад

So glad you like them! ❤️❤️

@wilwilliamson8831 2 месяца назад

You mentioned on Patreon about being a more natural blog less music and natural sounds, well you achieved it, awesome as always and the cats cuddled together 😻yes I am a cat dad 👍👍

@42apprentice 2 месяца назад

Iwan might benefit from some comfrey oil to rub on those ribs, it’s not called ‘bone knit’ for nought. I hope he and the poor chicken heal well & soon.

@pamcronje6932 2 месяца назад

For any injuries on your chickens(any birds) put some raw honey in some warm water, it acts like an antibiotic for them and it heals any wounds!!! Good luck! Do that for a week❤

@SJC49 2 месяца назад

Would the other chickens peck at it?

@user-hi2pu5dl4l Месяц назад

It’s wonderful to hear the birds singing …. the sounds of nature….even just the sounds of the tasks you’re doing …..it’s quite relaxing just watching you guys go about your daily chores ….and we certainly don’t mind watching it in slow/normal motion ….

@JudySnyder-dv5ld 2 месяца назад

You're a good animal keeper. The way the hen coos, I think she knows you're helping her. I love how the doggies and kitties all seem to be in harmony with the farm.

@murielneve7974 2 месяца назад

lovely photography. thank you for naming the birds. can you name more of the wild flowers please? I did recognize the white campion but none of the smaller flowers. always love the animals and how lovingly you care for them.

@Mandy-nw6dv 2 месяца назад

Another beautiful watch. So lovely watching the wild flowers dance about in the breeze. Birds are singing, and fury friends are loving it. Apart from the hen. I do hope she gets better. I'm sure she was enjoying the special attention ❤ dude I hope ur feel better soon. Ribs are tricky to heal. Unfortunately you need to take a breath and do less hard graft 😊 love watching your posts the journey is awesome and I'm greatfull for you guys sharing ❤️ thanx 😁

@rhondadean5455 2 месяца назад

Hope chicken heals fast.youre a good chicken nurse. So sweet animals. Can't say it enough. T y for sharing them. Frankie, when I was young Smokey the bear taught us kids about forest fires. I never forgot. He wore a ranger outfit. On signs everywhere roadside. T y Frankie.

@ybmountaingirl1970 Месяц назад

Raw honey is definitely the super healing food. It is even good for wounds. Put in directly to wounds

@kdclothes 2 месяца назад

The hens and the other animals are so content sharing their lives with you. You take such good care of the little hen who was hurt by a fox. She looks quite hearty. she is drinking water and not depressed. The seeds! You and I have such a collection of them. I tried two years to grow coriander, but it is too hot and sunny here to grow it. I finally gave in and bought a hydroponic grower with a light. I have so much coriander and I am so pleased. You two work very hard to maintain your property. It is not for the faint hearted. The place I am renovating is a house on one level thank goodness and it has a garden. It will keep me on my toes. thanks for sharing a day in your journey with us.

@lindaburrows4724 2 месяца назад

Your animals have the best playground xx

@denises3933 2 месяца назад

Thank you for naming everything

@deborahbasel184 2 месяца назад

Thank you for writing the names of the birds, animals and plants. Helps me to learn them too.

@janebaldry3111 2 месяца назад

Thanks for telling us the names of the birds that are calling and the flowers .

@FrankieOffGrid 2 месяца назад

Glad you liked them!

@JudySnyder-dv5ld 2 месяца назад

When I was a child we had 16 acres in Texas. Every year we cleared the land and had bon fires. It's the natural way. We would roast hotdogs and marshmallows when the fires calmed down into embers. We all had our cowboy boots to stomp stray fire flare ups. Shovels were our tools in case is the fires got out of the dirt border our father made. It was good days and nights.

@barbarakloise6790 2 месяца назад

Such a cute shot of the two cats sleeping in their little bed under the table. Albi and ? your cute black cat. Nuthatches walk upside down down the bark of a tree head first. I believe they are the only bird that can actually do that. Walk down the tree head first They're one of my favorite birds back here in the states. I lived in New York State up until about a year and a 1/2 ago. And now i'm in south carolina and I haven't seen any nuthatches down here. I miss them. I see Albi ans Diogo are buddies and play and chase together. So cute.

@mandyrobinson76 2 месяца назад

Every year must feel like a big achievement watching your home grow. What a magical place uses are so lucky❤❤

@ritafoster4958 2 месяца назад

Thank you for a beautiful, calm and relaxing start to my Saturday morning. Great photography as always! Thanks for naming the birds we see, too. I hope Iwan’s broken rib heals very quickly! ❤️

@extremaspain 2 месяца назад

Yes Carissa the hoopoe is the mark of spring in my area here in Extremadura, similar to the cuckoo, and I heard my first hoopoe last week, early morning whilst laying in bed, it made me very happy. Keep up the excellent work you are both doing, it's very inspiring...... Gosh I hope my spelling of the birds is correct...... Please correct me if I'm wrong......

@katykay6537 2 месяца назад

Lovely video! Enjoyed Albi and Diogo rolling in the sand. Hoping Ewan’s rib heals rapidly. Glad Darwin is doing well. Thank you!

@FrankieOffGrid 2 месяца назад

Thank you!!

@jimmyconnolly3461 2 месяца назад

Fireman Carissa to the rescue!!! She’s just saved the population of Portugal. 👍✊❤️

@laurannwalton7654 2 месяца назад

I just love the way you film everything, it’s so peaceful. 🥰🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@denisescally7090 2 месяца назад

I can’t believe that was nearly an hour long. It was a really marvellous video. Thank you for your effort and hard work ❤

@juanitakauffman6336 2 месяца назад

Very restful music and i love seeing all of the areas of the property. All of the nature sounds are soothing,

@user-bu2du9sy4k 2 месяца назад

What you and Ewin are doing is awesome and I really admire you both for your resilience and persistence. Please forgive me for being pedantic (retired Geography teacher, so can't help myself): El Nino is when you have an unseasonal dry spell. La Nina (pronounced La Ninya) is when you have unseasonal wet weather. The two tend to alternate; thus, while you are experiencing La Nina, a country/countries at the opposite side of the world, will be experiencing an El Neno. For example, in Australia when we are enjoying La Nina (because we are usually grateful for extra rain, as long as it does not develop into prolonged, damaging flooding as has eventuated most recently in our northern states), across the oceans in countries say in South America, or Africa, they usually undergoing an El Neno.

@ybmountaingirl1970 Месяц назад

a few goats and a donkey will be a big help to keeping the grass low

@MyPlayHouse 2 месяца назад

I had my first fire, in Portugal, just 10 days ago, used Luke & Sarah's video to registrant it,, it burned for one day, and smoked for four. I managed to get permission for a day where it was raining all day,, very difficult to get the fire going, in the rain. But got the job done.

@carolbulmer8253 2 месяца назад

Hi, Carissa and Iwan. I hope that Iwan’s rib heals quickly. Did your hen survive, Carissa? You did a great job of nursing her. The shot of your cats napping is so sweet. See you next week❤❤ P.S. I love all the nature shots😻

@Shibalvr 2 месяца назад

One of the best episodes ever!!!❤❤❤

@jessejames5375 2 месяца назад

Great recap of a busy week. Glad Darwin is on the mend. Have a good week😊

@user-hi2pu5dl4l Месяц назад

Thank you for the very relaxing video …… it’s wonderful to watch how deeply you care for your animals ….. and this is very obvious in how happy they are and in the way they interact with each other and yourselves …..also it’s nice to hear the natural sounds of daily life (no background music) …makes it feel that we are actually there in person …cheers from Australia

@FrankieOffGrid Месяц назад

Thank you very much!

@glassdaft 2 месяца назад

Such a beautiful video this week. ❤️

@livinginthealgarveportugal3357 2 месяца назад

We’ve never had so many chemtrails here in the Algarve the sky is full 😾 when we first came here blue skies all the time …. Broken ribs nasty hope you feel better soon 🌞🇵🇹🌻

@deborahthomas3475 2 месяца назад

I enjoy watching on Saturday morning. Thanks for identifying plants and birds. I just ordered a ginkgo leaf shirt.

@shannonlynne1558 2 месяца назад

My dose of sanity 💕

@lieuwina 2 месяца назад

Hope poor Darwin gets better soon. Good tip you gave us with the water hose by the fire and putting a circle of wet water around the fire area. Hope Iwan gets better soon.

@zettie555 2 месяца назад

We live on 5 acres in rural Victoria, Australia and have to clear our land each year before summer fire season. We have dug a huge hole around 4 meter diameter and surrounded it with a clay wall mound which act as our fire pit. Ewins broken rib could do with a comfrey pultice...helps knit bones.

@nickytanton107 2 месяца назад

Sounds like a good idea

@paulette6087 2 месяца назад

Diego is an essential part of the family, to think he was discarded and left to fend for himself. Thanking God that you found him!❤❤

@jerrielindsey5939 2 месяца назад

Lovely video. Really appreciate the birds. I looked up the azure-winged magpie. How handsome! Glad you’ve been able to nurse your chicken back to health. I’m sure Iwan will get an earful of comments so I won’t pile on. :)

@corky9589 2 месяца назад

It’s Saturday morning I’m thoroughly enjoying your journey with a cuppa ,thank you

@FrankieOffGrid 2 месяца назад

So glad you liked it!

@jpennturner 2 месяца назад

We had a hen with a lot of skin ripped off her chest by a fox, she recovered really well and did not seem too bothered after a day or two . We also used the blue spray.

@andypayne1571 2 месяца назад

Fantastic early morning sounds, was really lovely to hear nature waking up.

@escapetoruralwales 2 месяца назад

I find it so therapeutic watching people garden 😆I can't wait to see how hot those chilis get. Well done on another awesome video guys. I hope the hen gets well soon. Much love guys 👍♥

@FrankieOffGrid 2 месяца назад

Haha glad you do! Will be in touch this week 😉

@escapetoruralwales 2 месяца назад

@@FrankieOffGrid awesome! Looking forward to it 🙏

@SJC49 2 месяца назад

Clarissa - what about a large steel drum to burn the brush or dig a permanent pit lined with stone? I bet Iwan would be up for some more stone work by tomorrow!🥴😍🇨🇦

@jamiesmith1343 27 дней назад

Why not chip up the vines and use them for mulch? Would help with the water staying in the ground. Hope your chook is okay, you're a great pet mamma, no wonder they all follow you around like the other fur babies. Blessings and good health to you all.

@hariettajoosten4249 2 месяца назад

so gentle with your chicken ❤❤❤

@deborahthomas3475 2 месяца назад

What a patient chicken. My dogs won’t stay for spray.

@larryshafer8055 2 месяца назад

You are a good gardener and your yard is looking very nice with all your plants .Love hearing all the birds chirping.❤👍I hope his rib heals soon .i had similar one time and mine was this “ • “Feedback People also ask What does a torn rib muscle feel like? The intercostal muscles have three layers: internal intercostals, innermost intercostals, and external intercostals. A strain occurs when the muscle is torn or overstretched. It causes severe pain, stiffness, and swelling in the affected area. Muscle strains often cause chest pain.. “ So it could be a rib or muscle .maybe an x ray could tell

@FrankieOffGrid 2 месяца назад

Thank you! Definitely broken ribs unfortunately, it’s a repeat injury.

@kathiesalamacha895 3 дня назад

Amazing

@SonyaTainton 2 месяца назад

Our boys, here in S.A. play rugby........Word of advice, always have a bag of frozen peas on hand😆

@Liz-uq1ec 2 месяца назад

Loved this video.. thank you for filming the birds, as promised ❤

@SonyaTainton 2 месяца назад

This, for me, was THE most enjoyable one you guys have done so far. Love the 'animalias' I follow a couple of Portuguese RU-vidrs and I cannot actually believe that your homestead is the 3rd to be struck by chicken attacking foxes/dogs. Shock is the worst, always, for us and for the animals. With your calming energy I'm certain you chookie will be fine. Thank you

@PandaWD 2 месяца назад

Poor Darwin, she's looking very sorry for herself!! 😞 Sounds like she had a lucky escape!! Two lucky escapes in fact, because the blue dye stops the other chickens from attacking her!! 🤥 Hope she gets better very soon. Also hope that Iwan's cracked or broken rib gets better soon, too!! Wendy x

@FrankieOffGrid 2 месяца назад

Thanks Wendy! ❤️

@douglaspearce1187 2 месяца назад

I love the fact things are left out in the open without any / much fear of them being nicked. I live in Johannesburg and you simply cannot grasp how much that feeling of security or trust is worth. Almost priceless. Your vidz are some of the most relaxing I have come across.

@rosemaryjasper1121 2 месяца назад

Great relaxing video. Life seems to be at a different pace with you! It’s lovely to see all the interactions between all the animals. Hope Euan is recovering from the injury bench. As is always the case it’s never the ideal time to pick up an injury!

@valrackley4568 2 месяца назад

Another great video thank you

@RevGerryRM 2 месяца назад

Don't worry about what ignorant people say or think. You guys are doing great 😊

@carold.m.3001 2 месяца назад

How beautiful vídeo with stuning evenings and views! Hope Iwan recovers well !!!

@deborahthomas3475 2 месяца назад

Maybe your blue chicken will lay colorful Easter eggs.

@pmd7530 2 месяца назад

Dig a pit and make biochar with your cut branches

@user-vs4lc1gb6p 2 месяца назад

Hi from NewZealand My seeds are Japanese turnip shoots came up after 4 days in pocket tubs have container with top when sprouting raise top slightly stop mould .I eat leaves eat turnip raw.i have vanilla passionfruit growing .Bolivian coriander.4types of vanilla passion fruit. Already grown cucumber apple short green.beans rosella. Beetroot.all the best with your green fingers.regards Mike

@margaretbacon7874 2 месяца назад

We use the blue spray on sheep feet against infection 💚

@suedale1865 2 месяца назад

Great film footage loving the wild flowers getting to see them before you soon strim the grasses Hope Iwan recovering along side Darwin & kept busy sewing seeds See you next week

@LorraineinAustralia 2 месяца назад

Thank you for another lovely video🌸 On another note, Carissa, I received my Gingko tee today. It’s a beautiful rendition, and a very nice shirt. Thanks lovey❤️ Iwan, sorry about the ribs, take care❤️

@V.Friend 2 месяца назад

My apologies for my 'sound' complaint. I've solved the problem on my end. So sorry!

@yamloveswine 2 месяца назад

❣️I love watching your lovely videos - your projects, progress, Frankie, Diego, kitties and animal farms. ❤All your videos are so entertaining and informative! Hope Ewin and Darwin are feeling much better 🫶✨️

@PlantMeals 2 месяца назад

Great video and well done for looking after the chicken 🙂

@domnicadragan377 2 месяца назад

Loads of things to be done in the garden in spring, not much time to rest, bless you two. But you have eachother, you are young and lovely, take it step by step and it will be fine. Lovely videos thank you x

@user-ti4gj3kl5y 2 месяца назад

I love this very peaceful and calming video. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

@mariajoseguerreiro9119 2 месяца назад

Get well Soon Iwan!.. and Darwin. Take care❤❤❤

@FrankieOffGrid 2 месяца назад

Thank you!!

@deborahthomas3475 2 месяца назад

Age is an accumulation of injuries.

@philomenabenedict9371 2 месяца назад

Pray Darwin fully heals🙏

@Kitty_cat2001 2 месяца назад

Another comment: I really like the man that comes & helps you-he’s great!

@Kelleena1on1 2 месяца назад

Love your progress and lovling nature :-)

@charlesg7595 2 месяца назад

hi guys. i hope all is well. have you thought about getting another group of egg laying chickens that you could surround with mobile electric fencing. this way the land gets cleared, the chickens stay busy, you get extra eggs and don't have to worry about the work. as they clear the area, you move them around and let them do all the work. just a thought. let me know, i have chicken tractor plans if you would like?

@airlieconway3464 2 месяца назад

woohoo 54 mins of bliss

@the496elcamino3 2 месяца назад

I wish you could find a 6x6 Polaris to run around on the farm, with a dump bed, for gathering brush and stuff, it would make life a whole lot easier.

@leeworley5160 2 месяца назад

Let everyone who fusses about you burning pitch in and buy them a big chipper. Carissa would love that for her garden.

@dw-ct1vl 2 месяца назад

Pruning grapes, leave two buds from current year growth.

@FrankieOffGrid 2 месяца назад

It’s cool how different regions use different techniques, there’s a vineyard close by which uses the guyot method and they save 6 buds!

@martinab3774 2 месяца назад

All that peace....the real luxury!

@corinevink5164 2 месяца назад

Just a beautiful story of spring!

@selinab8532 Месяц назад

I cringe every time you cut your beautiful wildflowers & wish you could leave a few small patches around for the bugs? it's pretty much the same here in Australia, home to bushfires here, every summer, so i know what it's like with having to maintain the long grasses good luck with you little hen, i do hope she recovers but a heads up, they can still die from the shock several days after they seem to be getting better; have lost several myself over the years thanx for sharing

@lorrainewoodcock520 2 месяца назад

Lovely to hear the birds singing , the music is so relaxing , wow lots of seeds , hope the chicken gets better soon .

@yutubis 2 месяца назад

Hi Carissa & Iwan, great watching your experiences setting up in Portugal, lovely 🙂 Have you had Xrays done Iwan? What you might be suffering is Costochondritis, inflamed rib cartilages following a rib trauma, needs time and patience to heal. Wish you both all the best and look forward to more of your super vid's... try an Olbas Oil rub Iwan 😉

@bettelovelace4456 2 месяца назад

Praying for quick recovery for Iwan and Darwin.. Carissa your content is so relaxing.. Those Frankie eyes!!! Diogo is just full of expression.. just love your family and ty for sharing 💜

@Homesteadoffgrid 2 месяца назад

Poor lil chicken 🐔 I hope she gets better!🙏❤️

@aysen8366 2 месяца назад

Recommend Cayenne pepper. Has much higher benefits compaired to normal chilli.

@annalinekennedy1027 2 месяца назад

Lots of work for summer. Keep up the hard work

@lesleygraham5927 2 месяца назад

Glad Ewan and Darwin are on the mend, much love from Oz 🇦🇺

@josephineharris3098 2 месяца назад

I had to laugh when I saw the chickens scurrying around in the background with the hail. Best of luck to your poorly one.

@domnicadragan377 2 месяца назад

I love your videos, both of you are wonderful.The chicken will be healed soon with you looking after her. And hope Iwan will feel better, ribs needs a bit more time to heal, bless him. Thank you for sharing all of these with us, it's fantastic.Look after yourself 🤗

@abigailgerlach5443 2 месяца назад

Good morning from Colorado! We had 26 inches of snow day before yesterday, so I thoroughly understand the joys of an El Nino. 🙄 I'd like to get started on prepping for Spring, but I think I have to wait a bit. Mess: all those things you don't need until after you've gotten rid of them, or those things you keep moving from place to place because you know you'll need them "someday". Lol! 😂 A controlled bonfire before it becomes dangerous beats a fire hazard in summer. You might want to consider digging a fire pit. Dig a patch of ground about 3 feet down and about 6-8 feet around, line it with sand and surround with rock. It can make a nice BBQ grill too. Have you ever tried beets in a raspberry vinagrette? I can vouch for a yummy summer salad! Have a good week! Blessed Be!

@FrankieOffGrid 2 месяца назад

Ooh the beets sound delicious!