Find out why we think sheep are the best meat animal to raise for food security! If you think we missed something, feel free to comment below and tell us. Also, if you disagree, let us know what animal you think would be better. To find our all-natural tallow soap, check out www.ancestralevolution.net

In this video, we introduce our llama, Banjo to a mirror. What will he think? Will he spit? Will he make a new friend? Watch to find out!

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What is hasenpfeffer? It's a delicious German stew made traditionally made with rabbit or hare. In this video we'll be making a carnivorish version of the recipe without the use of flour. Watch to find out more!

Here is the link to the awesome induction cook top: https://amzn.to/3wljENN
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Music and clips from Warner Brothers' Looney Toons

Make a free (or almost) "Knees Over Toes" or ATG tire pull sled. Can be used with the Ben Patrick books "Knee Ability Zero" and "ATG For Life". Super quick and easy to do. Amazing knee and health benefits.

Here is a link to the dip weight lifting belt (https://amzn.to/3vkDAQs),
Ben Patrick's book: "Knee Ability Zero" (https://amzn.to/3hkB84g)
Ben Patrick and Derek Williams' book: "ATG for Life" (https://amzn.to/3pjp8nY)

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Find out whether our strategy to reduce hawk attacks worked plus learn what we do to care for our flock of chickens in the winter! Also, meet our surprise rooster!

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It's time to plant garlic! Garlic is super easy and satisfying to grow. Not only is it delicious in a variety of culinary dishes, but it also has a number of medicinal uses. If you've never planted your own garlic, I encourage you to try it!

Here is a link to our awesome trowel! https://amzn.to/3kzYTHF
It would a great holiday gift for the gardener in your life :) We are Amazon affiliates and make a small commission, but it doesn't cost you anything.

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Music credit: "Mourning Dove" by Zachariah Hickman

The chicken mushroom, also known as "chicken of the woods" or "sulphur shelf" is a delicious wild edible mushroom! Learn where to find them, how to identify them, how to cook, and how to store them. This mushroom doesn't have the slimy texture most mushrooms have. Instead it is firm and tastes almost like chicken. See if you can find one!

*As always if you have any questions regarding correct identification of a mushroom species, please consult with an experienced mushroom forager in your area.*

This book is a handy staple to have on hand to help identify mushrooms. We consult it frequently! We are Amazon affiliates so do make a small commission, but it doesn't cost you anything :) https://amzn.to/3uOARvC

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After losing 4 chickens to hawks this year we have had enough! Find out what we are doing to keep hawks from eating more of our chickens.

If you are looking for a great resource on raising chickens, check out this book! We are Amazon affiliates so do make a small commission, but it doesn't cost you anything :)
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Have you ever wondered about the differences between milk kefir and yogurt? Which one is better and which one should you learn how to make? In this video we'll tell you the top 5 reasons we think milk kefir is superior to yogurt. If you disagree, or think of a reason we missed, leave us a comment below!

To learn how to make milk kefir, yogurt, and other fermented dairy items, check out our class here: https://skl.sh/2V1V0x1

Photo credit: Photo by Anshu A on Unsplash
Music credit: "Green Green Garden" by Chris Haugen

Learn how to make a Steak and Kidney Pie! No, this is not a traditional Steak and Kidney Pie recipe. We've made some adjustments to make this a ketovore recipe. Beef kidney is a nutritional powerhouse with tons of B vitamins, iron, zinc, copper, and selenium. Check out this link for more on the nutrients in beef kidney: https://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/beef-products/3467/2

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Music credit: "Creek Whistle" by Steve Adams

Learn how to save okra seeds to plant next year! In this video we harvest seed from our red burgundy okra plants and discuss how to know when the seeds are ready.

If you are interested in learning more about seed saving, I highly recommend this book. It is a beautiful book in addition to being very useful. We are Amazon affiliates so do make a small commission, but it doesn't cost you anything. https://amzn.to/2HpLBgt.

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Music credit: "Cuckoo's Nest" by Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum

Watch while we make our own grass-fed beef liver capsules! Beef liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. It is truly nature's multivitamin. However, a lot of people have trouble eating it due to it's taste. Putting the liver in capsules is a great way to consume more liver without having to taste it. In this video we make our own and do a cost analysis on DIY liver capsules compared to liver pill supplements on the market. Give it a try yourself and let us know how it goes!

Here is a great breakdown of all the nutrients in beef liver: https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/782309/nutrients

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*Our awesome dehydrator :) https://amzn.to/3imgCye.

Learn why dehydrators are useful and what to look for when you are shopping for one! We also discuss our experience with our Excalibur dehydrator and talk about why we chose the one we did. Do you have an experience with a dehydrator? Leave us a comment!

Here is a link to our Excalibur dehydrator as promised. We are Amazon affiliates so do make a small commission, but it doesn't cost you anything :)
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Here is one of the more popular Nesco models. It is cheaper (about 1/2 of the Excalibur), but it is a vertical airflow dehydrator: https://amzn.to/3iiWih5.

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Music credit: "Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz

Learn how to forage and cook with wild persimmons! Another episode in our wild edibles series, in this video we discuss how to identify wild persimmon trees, how to pick ripe fruit, and how to process and eat them. These fall fruits are delicious and don't last long, so grab a container and let's go see what we can find!

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Learn how to make your own fermented sour pickles! It is super easy and only takes a few minutes to set up. It is also a great way to use up all those extra cucumbers that you don't know what to do with. In a few weeks, you will have your very own fermented pickles to enjoy! Not only are these pickles delicious, but they contain lots of beneficial probiotics, and make cucumbers much more digestible. Hope you enjoy!

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Music credit: "Barnyard Surprise" by The Whole Other

In this video we discuss a recent paper answering the question: how long did early humans breastfeed? We also discuss our experience with extended breastfeeding, the benefits of breastfeeding for both mom and baby, and various guidelines around breastfeeding.

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Photo credit: https://unsplash.com/photos/hdmGreHJPZ8

References:
https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/5/8/eaax3250
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22254105/
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Declare independence from tomato cages! In this video, we stake our tomatoes using the Florida Weave method. This method is cheap, easy, flexible, and only requires a few easy-to-find items . How did it turn out? You will have to watch to find out.

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Music credit: "Cumberland Gap" by Nat Keefe with The Bow Ties

Learn how to pollinate squash flowers by hand. Do you have squash that aren't getting pollinated by insects and bees? You can do it yourself! You only need a paintbrush. In this video, we'll teach you how to know if your squash are not getting pollinated, how to identify male and female flowers, and how to pollinate your squash. Delicious, ripe squash are on the way!

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Learn 5 benefits to having weeds in your garden! If you are trying to grow an organic garden without chemical fertilizers, you can harness the power of weeds to help you grow a ton of vegetables. Weeds are a great way to preserve soil moisture. You can "chop and drop" them to create green mulch. They can help attract pollinators. They can fix nitrogen, and they can act as dynamic accumulators. Watch this video to find out more!

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The first lamb of spring has arrived! We've been waiting anxiously for our mama sheep to begin delivering lambs and the first one arrived yesterday! Pregnant Border Leicester ewes usually have between 1 and 3 lambs at a time, averaging twins. One of our best mamas, Babbs, delivered a singleton this year. Check out this cute little guy!

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Music credit: "Happy Mistake" by RKVC

Learn how you can end the toilet paper wars! In this video we discuss our diaper sprayer, also known as a bidet sprayer, as a great alternative to a giant toilet paper stash. Hope you enjoy!

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Music credit: "A Fallen Cowboy" by Sir Cubworth

Meet our flock of fiber animals and find out why we picked Border Leicesters to start our flock. These sheep are a great multi-purpose breed to add to your homestead and are great for beginners! If you're thinking about adding sheep to your homestead, you should look into Border Leicesters.

If you've watched some of our lamb videos from last spring, you might recognize some familiar characters. Also, see how big the lambs are now!

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Music Credit: "Daley's Reel" by Nat Keefe with The Bow Ties

Learn how to prepare and cook a beef heart! Beef heart is a perfect organ meat for beginners. Because it is a muscle, heart taste and texture is similar to other muscle meat. It is also super easy to prepare and cook. In this video, we make an easy curried beef heart stew in the slow cooker.

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Music Credit: "Daley's Reel" by Nat Keefe with The Bow Ties

Watch us make natto out of chickpeas! Natto is a traditional Japanese dish made from soybeans that have been fermented with a type of bacteria called Bacillus subtilis. Natto is very high in vitamin K2, a nutrient that is super important for prevention of cardiovascular disease, as well as good bone and immune system health. If you are trying to avoid soy, this video is for you!

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If you love natto, you should check out Natto Dad's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgt9bNXj--seapjjPFcO25Q

Vitamin K2 Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26516910
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22516723
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25516361
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12077663

Music Credit: "Big Sciota" by Nat Keefe and the Bow Ties

Watch kale grow from seed to harvest in less than a minute! If you need some inspiration to start planning your spring garden, here it is. Kale is very easy to grow, nutritious, and delicious :)

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Music Credit: "Big Sciota" by Nat Keefe and the Bowties Photo Credit:

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