The Dark Side of Homesteading

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Death on the homestead can be hard. Jaime talks about the 3 types of animal death that can occur on the homestead and discusses the importance of being mentally prepared for each one.

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Silkies are some of the cutest and friendliest chickens, not to mention fantastic brooders of eggs from all breeds. I'm sorry you were so attached and had to experience that loss. Chickens do get into your psyche and we hate to say goodbye to them. We invite crows and ravens to nest hear us and they, in turn, repel hawks very well. I do name my chickens... oh, number 72 just went past the kitchen window :) This showed up as a recommended video, a coffee break well spent, thank you.

FrederickDunn

I remember when I lost my first chicken, I took it so hard. Now I realize it's a part of the cycle of life. Experiencing death on the homestead has a way of connecting you to your own mortality too. Thanks for sharing!

HomesteadinHawaii

A tough topic, and thank you for addressing it so honestly. We easily forget our darker responsibilities.

I recently adopted a teenager that wanted to bow-hunt, and came up with the equipment to do so. I imposed two rules (beyond ones regarding safety): He had to shoot to kill, and he had to dress and eat whatever he shot. He decided to use targets instead.

Disappointed

One of the most level headed discussions about the reality of homesteading/farm life that i've heard in some time. It's not for the faint of heart.

stevet

Because you have a heart, you have compassion, you have empathy. It's what makes you a beautiful person :-) God Bless Your Homestead.

angiea

Jamie so sorry to hear about Gary he will be missed by us too your followers. I am sure making this video was hard but I am so glad you did because what you said is 100% true. As homesteaders ourselves there has been times when we had to deal with a accidental death on the farm and we have to be papered to do what is right for that animal. No matter how secured the farm is there are still once in a blue moon when something happens. Again, so sorry

olgabusch

This might be odd to some but every-time I slaughter one of our livestock I have my own little ritual to keep my mind at peace before, during, and afterwards. First I spend some extra time with the animal days and even weeks leading up to the big day, I give them extra treats, thank them endlessly and always meditate near them. Then the day of I play soothing music (more so for me I guess) I pray for the animal in my own way thanking them for their sacrifice so that I may prosper, I tell them how grateful I am to have them in my life and I ALWAYS make sure my tools are the sharpest they can possibly be, "I sharp knife is a humane knife" my uncle always said. Then lastly I make sure to use EVERY part of the animal not letting anything go to waste, whatever parts i won't use or go to better use else where I pass on free such as giving all the feathers to my local tribe after slaughtering my turkey this year for Thanksgiving, and asking them to teach me how to make homemade carved bone buttons.

The point for me is making sure to always show my appreciation every step of the way and to make sure that animal had the most comfortable life before I took that life for my own gain.

Shadowlan

very true Jamie...my Dad let my brother and I name animals, but with the understanding that they're food, and there can be accidents happen too! Now my Mom and Hubby at times say I'm Cold, because it's easier for me to put an animal down except for 2 of our horses I couldn't do that! I seen the love you guys had for your silky, and seeing you guys raise it, that was a sad video after his bath/spa treatment, but this is life choices that need to be made, and people need to know about all aspects of life on a farm! you did a great job speaking on this topic... TY for doing this! 😞😞😞

KelliepbAclecticChannel

Spent most of my life managing dairy farms. It is hard to lose animals that you raise. I have a small flock of chickens and last year I lost my best layer to a weasel. Seems like the more you do to protect them, the unthinkable happens. Thanks for your honesty in this video.
Blessings.

jimsgardensandrabbitry

I'm so sorry for the loss of Gary! I am a homesteader prepper myself. When I started I didn't know how attached I could get to chickens. The loss of my first bird, Polly, was heartbreaking. I'm glad you were able to do right by the bird even though it was difficult.
I have a white silkie just like Gary named Barb. She is such a sweetheart. RIP Gary.

kmb

Sorry for your loss and sharing with us what happened. It is a sad part of life. You handled it with great respect and dignity. I hope you and your family are doing well.

rich

Never easy. Your right on. It is a teaching/learning moment, one to share, and tears to shed. Remember the happy moments...sorry for the loss. You did the responsible thing and it is NOT easy.

danlynndray

i respect you for being honest about the complexity of these issues. I think our ancestors developed emotional and spiritual ways of dealing with these things that we have to rediscover if we move back into a direct relationship with nature.

ranger

what a beautiful, heartfelt, honest vlog. thank you! and i am so sorry about your loss. new subbie! <3

TheKneadyHomesteader

I really appreciate ur vid for what it took for you to do it on the very day of the event but also your thoughtfulness in sharing the info to help others. I know how difficult it is when any type of animal bird reptile whatever is a pet especially. It is so true that many don't consider such things when there are do many other types of things chores etc involved in homesteading ranching farming etc. I've faced it many times with beloved pets and others and it's never easy but necessary. Thx!

CC-xkcp

I have never heard anyone speak so beautifully on such a dark and difficult subject . I wish I could go back and have this talk with my daughter again after she lost her bunny . I think it would have been easier after seeing this . Great video !

cavemanNCC

So true. So good of you to bring this up.

LifeGoesNorth

Homesteaders need to prepare the children as well as the adults - all who live or participate in the homestead. You did a great job speaking about a difficult, but real, issue.

jennifercarducci

We don't have any animals yet, but have been considering them. My husband grew up with chickens, so he is a bit more prepared for this sort of thing than I am....but certainly I am working on the mental preparation via videos like yours. Thank you so much for always being very *real* about homesteading....and bless you and your family as you take a moment to honor your lovely silkie and the difficulty in having to ease her over the rainbow bridge.

MaineGalVal

To put a loved one out of hopeless misery is a selfless gift of love.
It's especially hard with animals that grow fond in your heart (a family dog, etc), but nothing compared to having to put down (assisted suicide) a family member you love. In some ways we treat animals better than humans.
Life and death are a vital part of nature, much more evident to those that work the land.

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