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Welcome to our homestead in Utah during the winter season!


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In this video, we'll show you how we care for our chickens, kunekune pigs, and Nigerian dwarf goats after a snowstorm.





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The snow can make life on the homestead challenging, but with proper planning and care, our animals are happy and healthy even during the coldest months. Let's start with our chickens.


Chickens are hardy animals and can handle cold temperatures, but they need some extra care during the winter. We make sure to provide them with a warm and dry coop, plenty of fresh water, and enough food to keep them well-fed. After a snowstorm, we clear a path to their coop and make sure the roof is free of snow to prevent any collapses. We also shovel out their run area so they can stretch their legs and get some exercise. In addition to their regular feed, we also give our chickens some extra treats during the winter. We like to give them scratch grains, which provide them with some extra calories to help keep them warm.


Next, let's move on to our kune kune pigs. These friendly and curious pigs are a joy to have on the homestead, but they also require some special care during the winter. One of the most important things we do for our pigs during the winter is to provide them with plenty of straw bedding. This helps keep them warm and dry, and also provides a comfortable place for them to sleep. We also make sure to give our pigs plenty of fresh water. We have a heated waterer that prevents their water from freezing, and we check it regularly to make sure it's working properly. After a snowstorm, we make sure to clear a path to their feeding spot and shovel out their play area. Our pigs love to root around in the snow, but we don't want them to get stuck or injured.


Finally, let's talk about our Nigerian dwarf goats. These cute and playful goats are a favorite on our homestead, but they too need some extra care during the winter. We make sure to provide our goats with a warm and dry shelter, plenty of hay to eat, and fresh water that is not frozen. We also give them some extra treats, like oats and barley for the does and extra grass hay for the wethers and bucks, to help keep them warm and provide some extra energy. After a snowstorm, we shovel out their feeding areas and clear a path to their play area. We also make sure to check their water supply and make sure it's not frozen.


Overall, caring for animals on a homestead during the winter requires some extra effort and planning, but it's well worth it to keep our animals healthy and happy. We hope you enjoyed this video and learned something new about homesteading in the winter!


Located in Northern Utah, we raise Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats, heritage KuneKune pigs, and free range chickens. Our dairy herd provides our family with creamy sweet milk which we also use to make goat milk soaps and lotions. We grow herbs and flowers in our garden to use for soaps, salves and lotions. We are a family of seven living the rural life on about five acres in Northern Utah. Mom, Dad, teenagers, kids and toddler all help to take care of the animals. We get to all be home together everyday - we homeschool year around with breaks for goat kidding, garden planting and harvest time. We make most of our meals from scratch and many times using products from our land and animals. Find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, lets build a community of people that homestead and farm in harsh conditions that range from zero rain and over 100ºF temperatures in the summer to dark winter days that hit -36ºF and dump two feet of snow overnight. Thanks for spending your time with us!


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The Homeshire

P.O. Box 219 Mendon, UT 84325

Walk with us through the snow to the kidding stalls and let out the goat babies!



We have two doelings that are separated at night from their mama so we can milk her in the morning. But these babies are seven months old and it's time our Mama Toffee weans them. She is the best goat mama and is so sweet with her two little doelings!


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We're giving you a peek into the cutest part of our morning routine: letting out the baby goats after a long night!


In this video, you'll get to see these adorable little ones as they jump and play in the fresh morning air. Our farm is home to some of the most lovable baby goats around, and we're excited to share their daily routine with you. Watching these baby goats play is sure to put a smile on your face and brighten up your day. It's hard not to feel joyful when you see these little ones running around and having the time of their lives. So, grab a cup of coffee and join us for a morning on the farm with our baby goats. It's the perfect way to start your day with a dose of cuteness and joy!


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Located in Northern Utah, we raise Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats, heritage KuneKune pigs, and free range chickens. Our dairy herd provides our family with creamy sweet milk which we also use to make goat milk soaps and lotions. We grow herbs and flowers in our garden to use for soaps, salves and lotions. We are a family of seven living the rural life on about five acres in Northern Utah. Mom, Dad, teenagers, kids and toddler all help to take care of the animals. We get to all be home together everyday - we homeschool year around with breaks for goat kidding, garden planting and harvest time. We make most of our meals from scratch and many times using products from our land and animals. Find us on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, lets build a community of people that homestead and farm in conditions that range from zero rain and over 100ºF temperatures in the summer to dark winter days that hit -36ºF and dump two feet of snow overnight. Thanks for spending your time with us!


Find us on Instagram and TikTok @Our Burrow


The Homeshire

P.O. Box 219 Mendon, UT 84325

It's pizza night on the homestead! We didn't get the final product on plates videoed because our goats got out!


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Enjoy this farm vlog while we make homemade pizza on our farm in Utah


We show you how to make delicious homemade pizza dough and pizza in a cast iron skillet in the oven! In this video, we'll guide you through the entire process from start to finish, and share all of our tips and tricks for making the perfect pizza. Our farm-fresh ingredients make all the difference in this recipe, and we'll show you how to use them to create a pizza that's bursting with flavor. Plus, baking the pizza in a cast iron skillet gives it a crispy crust and perfectly melted cheese that will make your mouth water. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, our homemade pizza dough recipe is easy to follow and will have you making delicious pizza in no time. So grab your cast iron skillet and let's get started!


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If you enjoy this content, please share our videos with others! We make our yeast pizza dough at a higher elevation, so this recipe accounts for that:


Make your own pizza dough at high elevation


2 CUPS warm water

1 1/2 TBLS yeast

Pinch of sugar

(Let sit for five mins)


4 TBLS Italian seasoning

2 TBLS melted butter

Mix with dough hook while adding: 4-5 CUPS flour

Let rise until doubled

Put cast iron skillet into cold oven and let it warm up to 350ºF

Add a TBLS butter around hot skillet

Roll out dough on flour covered counter

(For a thiner crust and to have some breadsticks, we set aside a ball of dough to put in buttered 6" hot skillet)

Spread out dough into hot skillet - this one is 17"

Cover with sauce and toppings.

Bake 350ºF for 15 minutes

Top with cheeses - we use mozzarella and Parmesan

Bake for another 15-20 minutes

Melt butter with Italian seasonings, garlic, salt and Parmesan for crust and breadstick tops.


Located in Northern Utah, we raise Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats, heritage KuneKune pigs, and free range chickens. Our dairy herd provides our family with creamy sweet milk which we also use to make goat milk soaps and lotions. We grow herbs and flowers in our garden to use for soaps, salves and lotions. We are a family of seven living the rural life on about five acres in Northern Utah. Mom, Dad, teenagers, kids and toddler all help to take care of the animals. We get to all be home together everyday - we homeschool year around with breaks for goat kidding, garden planting and harvest time. We make most of our meals from scratch and many times using products from our land and animals. Find us on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, lets build a community of people that homestead and farm in conditions that range from zero rain and over 100ºF temperatures in the summer to dark winter days that hit -36ºF and dump two feet of snow overnight. Thanks for spending your time with us!


Find us on Instagram and TikTok @Our Burrow


The Homeshire

P.O. Box 219 Mendon, UT 84325

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