you are overly concerned with what people may annoy. :) you be you. You are such a gem, always engaging.
@LadyMeganGames
4 жыл бұрын
Looking good! Descriptive and insightful.
@peterspence839
4 жыл бұрын
Got to agree with this one. I think if a comment is overly negative you should ignore it completely.
@tasgardener7923
4 жыл бұрын
After being off sugar for 21 days you probably won't want it at all by the end. You kind if get used to not having it and then when you have it again it's sickly sweet.
@Mrs.TJTaylor
4 жыл бұрын
Tasgardener he’s eating fruit. Tons of sugar!
@thestarspark2288
4 жыл бұрын
I only went off sugar in tea and coffee for 4 days whilest on a retreat, and I couldn't stand it after I came back. The sugar took away from the flavour of the tea and coffee.
@orricktamer542
4 жыл бұрын
@@Mrs.TJTaylor processed sugar is so much worse for you though
@abyssal_phoenix
4 жыл бұрын
Experienced that while doing my first Christian fasting period 2 years ago, I skipped cookies, candy and crisps almost completely from end of March to mid April, now I don’t really like their taste anymore. Too sweet
@tasgardener7923
4 жыл бұрын
@@Mrs.TJTaylor I still eat a lot of fruit but don't like white sugars and the like in my food or drinks now after going off it for a month. There's a big difference
@koalabear1689
4 жыл бұрын
Mark may I suggest writing a ebook or having a master class on how to grow a survival garden? Where you explain what to grow depending on the season, and going over the herbs needed for seasoning, how to preserve everything you grow and how to maintain everything. You have the best informational garden videos on KZitem by far and think a master class would be beneficial for everyone that loves your videos. Keep up the good work and keep safe out the. Keep calm and garden on!😁
@sonjamcclain4897
4 жыл бұрын
No matter how prepared you think you are, there's always something missed. You're doing better than I would.
@lblake5653
4 жыл бұрын
Another blogger "The Provident Prepper " did a 90 day challenge similar to yours. They incorporated bartering with friends and only using food they had on hand. It was fun and eye opening. Their children at first struggled but then it was game on. I salute you for doing this. It shows just how creative we can get.
@pookiehoney
4 жыл бұрын
It helps you quickly see what you need to work on. Your gaps will show and then you just work on fixing your weaknesses.
@PRDreams
4 жыл бұрын
Planing is the goal, but what is happening to you is the reality of an apocalyptic situation where what you got is what you get. I can see how hard that could be. We are 6 people, we planned for 2 weeks of canned food in case of a hurricane. We had to leave our house for 5 weeks because of earthquakes in our area. We made 2 weeks worth of food last almost a month. It. Was. Hard. This is a lesson for all of us. Buy canned goods, pickle what you can and dry meat if you can. Keep some hens. We have 14 now and they are about a month away from laying eggs. We take the things we have for granted. This experiment is an eye opener and I appreciate it.
@johnb6432
4 жыл бұрын
I've recently started canning meat too. Bought nice cuts cheaply in bulk from a restaurant supplier that pivoted to direct consumer sales. Way cheaper than buying pre-canned stuff.
@noyoureahooker
4 жыл бұрын
It is criminal that you're not allowed to grow hemp for food-seed in your garden. Hemp Seed Hearts have as much protein as steak and the perfect balance of Omega 6 & 3 fatty acids for human brain development and health. Low-to-no THC and CBD varieties exist, will the Australian government ever consider new regulations?
@noyoureahooker
4 жыл бұрын
ALSO my coffee suggestion would be to use a small amount of heavy cream (33% milk fat or so) or even a small dollop of butter instead and no sugar or milk. Seriously, give it a shot.
@Berkeloid0
4 жыл бұрын
Can you apply for a permit? Many restrictions can be worked around with permits, it usually just depends on how much effort it takes to comply with the restrictions.
@dibutler9151
4 жыл бұрын
"We've got 6 hens." 2 weeks from now- "We now have 1 hen."
@jodychapple5351
4 жыл бұрын
This gives you an idea of what else you can grow, preserve and raise to survive if anything does happen.
@Berkeloid0
4 жыл бұрын
And you can plan all you want but it takes an exercise like this to really know whether you've considered everything or if there's something you missed!
@lizhaydon2250
4 жыл бұрын
Your boys taking the nails out reminds me of a summer my dad brought home loads of pallets that we children had to take apart and denail so that he could built a barn.
@carolynkid216
4 жыл бұрын
I recently learned to dehydrate potatoes and pack in jars with oxygen absorbers. I did both slices and small cubes. On average, about 2 pounds of prepared potatoes dried down to fit in a quart size mason jar. I don't want to count on having fresh being available if things go sour. It's a great way to keep them for a long time. I also dried sweet potatoes and turned those into a powder. When I find a great price on frozen veggies like corn, or a veggie blend, I'll be drying those down too. I tried broccoli...not as successful... and you can only dry the florets. I am currently drying kale and herbs. Thanks for sharing this experiment. It really makes one think about what's available, and for new ways to store the harvest as it comes in. God bless. Have a great day.
@Berkeloid0
4 жыл бұрын
I've tried the same to make powder from onions and tomatoes (for flavouring) with good success, and Mark always says he has more tomatoes than he knows what to do with at the end of the growing season! A cheap coffee grinder did an excellent job of turning the dried material into powder for me. Only trick seems to be figuring out a way to stop the oils from clumping together and turning the powder into a single rock hard lump over time.
@gailgreenberg6953
4 жыл бұрын
Kudos! For having made it to one week! Can't imagine anyone being annoyed by you! I just love your videos, SSM 1 or 2!
@alexreith4877
4 жыл бұрын
Love how everyone becomes a dietician/nutritionist when it comes to comments on the internet.
@Liwayputi
4 жыл бұрын
Pecan nut mylk for your tea! !! Use the pulp for fillers for veggie burgers or cookies and cakes.
@Dan-bj1kx
4 жыл бұрын
Yum!
@jfig120
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent suggestion!
@funlovincop
4 жыл бұрын
could you make an ice-cream with that?
@Liwayputi
4 жыл бұрын
funlovincop it would be more like ice milk if that’s all you had. If you had bananas or coconut milk it would make a better ice cream.
@tonymatthews445
4 жыл бұрын
I'm currently binge watching your old stuff from three years ago. The boys got big all of a sudden :O
@John_Robertson2024
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I was surprised by the size of the boys now.
@Nexus-ub4hs
4 жыл бұрын
About 6 years ago I went through a period of severe trauma. When it was done I self isolated, I was near catatonic. I didn’t eat, sleep or much else for the first month and lost 28 lbs. For the 3 months after that, I didn’t go out. I lived on what I had in my cupboards which was rice and some tins. After that the first time I could use peanut oil and soya sauce was amazing on rice. The first slice of granary bread with butter was incredible, I could feel the energy immediately and it tasted so sweet. After this I appreciate food so much. We overdose our taste buds and rarely realise all the flavors. It was a horrible period but I’m glad for it in ways. It’s not the same as you now of course trying to be self sufficient.
@chrishargrove8044
4 жыл бұрын
I was surprised to hear you had not really prepared or put more forethought into this experiment . I love you did this impromptu . Keep going brother , you'll do well I'm sure .
@bowelterNL
4 жыл бұрын
I'm loving this second channel so far!
@guylamullins3602
4 жыл бұрын
Grandma had one acre for corn, another acre for beans, and another acre for vegetables. She also had a 1 acre orchard and another few acres devoted to dairy and chickens. Grandpa went hunting and fishing. He worked in the coal mines and built things like buildings and bridges. There were 9 people in that 3 room home with a big barn and loft.
@Rebecca.G
4 жыл бұрын
You can get a Stevia plant from Daleys as a sweetener. Just as an experiment to see if you like it instead of ready processed sugar.
@Berkeloid0
4 жыл бұрын
Although I've never tried it myself, I've heard people say Stevia can have a bit of a bitter taste to it. But it could be worth a shot - combined with bees it should give a few options for sweeteners.
@Theloveinabubble
4 жыл бұрын
Stevia helped me to stay away from sugar,just a hint of sweetnes and that's enough
@Aklidien
4 жыл бұрын
1:51 I really enjoy when we get off-track comments! Any stream-of-thought from Mark brings wisdom and humor. =)
@permiebird937
4 жыл бұрын
Give your hens extra protein and 14 hours of light each day, and they will lay better. You can stop the extra light after your experiment and go back to normal.
@craigdonald551
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe plant some Moringa trees, you can use the fresh leaves and/or dry and powder them.
@aronboettcher235
4 жыл бұрын
Even for a well prepared guy, this seems like a major challenge. Does this make an argument for keeping a rooster so that you can expand your flock in times of need?
@johnryan3102
4 жыл бұрын
great question.
@pamt3915
4 жыл бұрын
Depending on where you live, a town may allow hens but not roosters. This is especially true in residential areas.
@crazygoatlady4287
4 жыл бұрын
His area rules state he can not have a rooster. I think that is the main reason he doesn't have one.
@GardensGuitars
4 жыл бұрын
My neighborhood association won't "allow" any chickens. Then again, with society rapidly collapsing, I'm probably going to get hens and roosters and just play chicken with the rules, good luck enforcing a no-rooster ordinance when folks are eating each other by next year. :P.
@wendybeach1036
4 жыл бұрын
@@GardensGuitars Quail are considered an aviary bird in my area, which is lucky as there are so many rules about chickens here!
@captainreggae99
4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy how down to earth and raw this channel is. It's a lot like getting to hang out with you in your backyard, and listen to interesting stories. No filter. Plus you remind me of my favorite uncle, wish I could still listen to his stories and laughter. Keep doing you, man! Love both your channels.
@andrewk332
4 жыл бұрын
This experience is a character builder.
@michellesummers8607
4 жыл бұрын
Hey! This is great. I saw your trailer and decided to try it as well. It is very difficult and we also ran out of eggs from our chickens. It's been nice having preserved fruit from last year's harvest in the freezer. This is very inspiring.
@eddique
4 жыл бұрын
The only person who can really challenge you is yourself.
@shithelp5797
4 жыл бұрын
Note: Chickens lay according to light duration, not temperature. If you want more chicken eggs in winter put a light in their coop and turn it off at 10-11pm. We just bought our current property a year ago, so all the fruit trees/bushes we planted this spring are still very young. If I had to survive on what we have now, it would be eggs, piles of cucumbers, celery, tomatoes, herbs, beans, and some summer squash. The perennial crops are still too new to have a go at. (Lovage, sorrel, day lillies, sun chokes, etc.)
@colleenkrall630
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you ever heard of Rob Greenfield. He went a year eating only what he could grow and forage.
@bebefoglia
4 жыл бұрын
You found out how sugar is an addiction: I did it a couple of years back and I drastically reduced it.
@iain1969
4 жыл бұрын
Love the new channel. I retired from Rugby at 49 and managed to work my way to 128kg. Now down to 116kg on a keto diet and loving it. I'll race you to 100
@abundleofmyrrh
4 жыл бұрын
This was extremely informative for me personally as I am preparing for food shortages, lots to think about! Thank you so very much for doing this experiment!! 😀
@ecologytoday
4 жыл бұрын
Consider a few future possibilities: Build a DIY home gym for either inside/outside or both- great for the whole family. Also consider a future 3 week experiment where you are consciously preparing as much as possible to compare that to the current experiment. It would be fabulous for how much serious preparation for self-sufficiency could make a difference for your family and your viewers.
@sweetdweams
4 жыл бұрын
This sure has got me thinking on what I need to plant. Awesome challenge. Its like a 21 day detox, no processed food. Your body is going to thank you for it.
@scottfortune9016
4 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch your videos it makes me wish I had more land to be able to grow more things. In my climate I couldn't grow the variety that you have, but I could still grow a number of things we love. It also makes me want to get back into canning a variety of things to have over winter.
@nathanielchance9751
4 жыл бұрын
If possible, you may want to look into stocking a pond on your property with small fish/crawfish, easy supplements for the ducks/hens and a back-up for you and your family
@bm6413
4 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work. Something that I thought was interesting for egg preservation was hydrated lime. Old trick in keeping fresh eggs(not washed but still clean) since I don't have poultry kind of makes it tricky to experiment on my own. Store bought eggs can't be used as they've been washed and that removes the coating on the outside. Its also referred to as water glass eggs, apparently they will last 6-8months unrefridgered in jars as fresh eggs. If it sounds interesting look it up.
@debraahsbahs2149
4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing! I just recently learned about water glassing eggs and have yet to try it, but it seems like a great way to store them for a longer period without using a lot of extra energy!
@ElkinsEric
4 жыл бұрын
My granny used to make Lyme pickles. They were simply the BEST pickle imo. Kinda like a bread and butter but firmer.
@FleetwoodPatch
4 жыл бұрын
God bless ya Mark. What you’re teaching will change people’s view on food. People are taking back control of their health and their environment. Growing has been the best therapy I’ve ever had. Speaking as someone half way across the world, I just wanted to say, I can hear you!
@McDowallManor
4 жыл бұрын
I think it's good that you did this unplanned. It's easy to say, "I should have." Maybe next time, give me permission to give you two days notice. I chose that because I used the first two days of news about Covid to get ready this time. Didn't need to. All went well but I think it's a realistic timeframe. I reckon hunting locally, off property would also be realistic. I think you've done well mate.
@Conradlovesjoy
4 жыл бұрын
Good luck. Keep going strong! The “regression” is what brought me to your channel. Your videos help me “unplug” and focus on living. Thanks for your fantastic videos! Cheers from Wisconsin!
@cathyh1680
4 жыл бұрын
You could look up a recipe for 'nut loaf' to make a nice protein dish with your pecans.
@JW-yt7lr
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark , So interested to see how this works out you . In light of current events many more of us need to think how self sufficient we really are , and how long we could eat from home in an emergency . Eggs are a great source of protein . The hens have not stopped laying because its getting colder , its because the daylight is shorter . Hens need a minimum of 12 hours daylight to keep laying . So by covering the hen house and keeping it dark for 8 hours then letting the birds out into daylight , supplemented by 'daylight ' light bulbs , you can keep those hens in good lay .
@Ursaminor31
4 жыл бұрын
This is humanity. A little of this, a little of that, share, and voila, diversity. We are moving back to this. It’s the new paradise.
@freespirit2194
4 жыл бұрын
Do you think this has inspired you to introduce some more crops for next years experiment like mushrooms, legumes and grains, honey bees etc? Do you make nut milk with your pecans?
@alieninstallation50
4 жыл бұрын
i'd appreciate hearing more of your social commentary. As a 23-year-old I'm always trying to soak in the wisdom.
@leannemayor5755
4 жыл бұрын
I had a property very similar to yours and you do become complacent . It’s not that you take it for granted more just the rhythm sustains you. I gave a lot of food away and when I left my property he had enough preserves to last him 3 yrs easily. It broke my heart leaving the property I nurtured for so long. I think it’s admirable what you’re doing but please do not be so hard on yourself. Remember this . Treat yourself ,if you do not you will fall off the wagon with a great big thud. If you want meat have it .if you want dairy have it just do go over the top. You’re doing great really you’re doing more then most would in a life time. You are teaching your children how to live in the future from one Aussie to another . Tomorrow is a new day and a fresh start with no mistakes xo
@williamtakacs7466
4 жыл бұрын
Yes my friend, necessity is the mother of invention. Good on you for engaging in this exercise. Its also beneficial to share your learned words. For that I thank you!
@georgineg8340
4 жыл бұрын
Mark, from what I understood this experiment to be is community self sufficient , kind of like going back in time. Even with homesteaders and off grid style of living people hunt, fish and forage. Community includes nature. That's why it's there for us. I think you did this experiment at the perfect time so that you will see the adjustments that need to be made so that you and your family can be better prepared for what every we face in the future. May I also suggest that you grow Moringa and stevia. Also if you could raise rabbits, it's fast food and the manure is great , you can use it fresh no heat required. MORINGA!
@pienanne9609
4 жыл бұрын
As a vegan, I love seeing this video! Your videos are super inspiring to me and now this challenge is amazing. As other people have said, maybe beans and mushrooms are a good crop to think about for next time. Do you have potatoes? Try boiling and mashing them with some grated veggies and eat it with a big salad on the side. Also nut trees are amazing, we have some macadamias and they make great spreads or dips when soaked and blended with some garlic salt and lemon juice!
@Lindholmer5k
4 жыл бұрын
You shouldnt worry about the proteins mate, there is plenty enough in veggies if you suplement with nuts or legumes :)
@abyssal_phoenix
4 жыл бұрын
That is true, but it is very different. Eggs and nuts are very different at nutritional value, (mainly the minerals and vitamins are different)
@Mrbfgray
4 жыл бұрын
You 2 are more informed than I but I realize how far I am from doing this. I can harvest enough nuts to last for months, citrus much of the yr., many other fruits and some vegies, working on perennial greens, setting up for avocados almost yr round (but I'm in marginal climate for it) and haven't gotten past the consideration phase for chickens which seem essential to me for eggs. And about my pets??...I guess cats can live on eggs in a pinch. lol Taking it further I definitely am not water self sufficient and would have hard time achieving that.
@Lindholmer5k
4 жыл бұрын
Bo McGillacutty im not particularly informed about nutrition, but i know from experince that atleast i dont have any problems with proteins on a veggie diet :) even when i work out, i have no problems compared to when i ate meat. Regarding cats, i know they need some spesific amino acid not found in any veggies. I dont know if its found in eggs or milk products, but it is atleast found in meat :) i know some vegan people insist on feeding their carnivor pets a veggie diet, but i would never do that to my cats. Edit: on second thought, cats are lactose intolerant, so dont give them milk products :)
@carolg.1424
4 жыл бұрын
Cats are obligate carnivores and so shouldn't have much veg. Dogs evolved as scavengers and so can digest carbohydrates as well as a lot of fruits and vegetables.
@MagdaRantanplan
4 жыл бұрын
It is great to see you do this in the unprepared way. And it will be really interesting to see the things you learn from it and the things you plan to do and maybe change for another try in a year.
@alouposofficial8094
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for listening to our request of making such videos
@TalkingThreadsMedia
4 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see what would face in the event of a catastrophe or an emergency! Thank you for sharing your self-challenge. Kate in Olympia, WA
@Forevertrue
4 жыл бұрын
You need to increase your lighting for the chickens in winter. Temp means little, but they need 12 hours of light to produce eggs. Even LEDs to increase hours of light. You can increase production without adding too many hens. I am not a prepper, per se, but I keep way extra teabags, sugar, coffee, and creamer. A good cuppa every other day or every 3 days is better than no tea. Coffee the same. Stretch your comforts to make a bad situation tolerable which keeps a good attitude. A lady told me she canned tons potato soup because that's what was available. Her and her husband Hated it while he was out of work. It was a nightmare of bad food and austere suffering and depression, the enemy of hard times. Keep up the moral more than anything it leads to invention. Thanks for this Mark!
@thedude20125
Жыл бұрын
I realize this is an old video and this comment will probably never get read but I just came over to explore your second channel after spending the last few weeks binging on your main channel (I just got my first house with a yard big enough to do some actual proper gardening so taking in as much info as I can). Anyway I love this challenge and I really like and respect that you sprung it on yourselves. I used to work in emergency preparedness planning (mostly marine disaster response ie. Large oil spills etc.) And the value of doing this without prep cannot be overstated. This is an actual and legitimate test of what you can do. It drives me nuts to see "challenges" like this on other channels where the person has not so secretly obviously been gearing up for it for weeks or months. It was the same thing as when I used to show up to a spill response exercise and other folks would show up with maps and data on day one that I know takes longer than a day to make. You learn nothing and only cheat yourself when you don't do what you and your wife did here. Love all your channels and much respect!
@SageandStoneHomestead
4 жыл бұрын
I super love this version of your channels.
@emmamcrae5690
4 жыл бұрын
So cool to hear you wanting to get back into your exercise 💪🏼 Keep it up guys you’re doing an awesome job. Very inspiring for us to work towards a more self sufficient garden of our own.
@OZMS1518
4 жыл бұрын
Remember the Native American "3 sisters"----Corn, Beans and Squash grown over a buried fish.
@traciepribilovic6030
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark! Would love to see some videos on what you’ve cooked over the last week to sustain you? I imagine you’ve had to be fairly creative.
@billyandrew711
4 жыл бұрын
I am jumping to this challenge. I am starting tomorrow until the end of July. I will only eat food from my garden and that means I will be vegan for 1 month as I don't have chickens.
@Finchify
4 жыл бұрын
I love the initiative to improve your health! Keep it up, you will be glad you did.
@SouthernLatitudesFL
4 жыл бұрын
Also, I had no regrets. It showed me where I was lacking. We have added several new fruit trees and bushes after doing my challenge.
@eSheeep
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark! Might be a little late but you can use Stevia rebaudiana as a sweetener! You can use the dried leaves and you really don't need a lot of it either. In case you didn't know :)
@Punisher187u
4 жыл бұрын
Its the first week, Week 2 will be the challenge. I believe in you and your family Mark.
@veronicahodges4540
4 жыл бұрын
Swap your sugar in coffee to a level teaspoon of honey - healthier and amazing taste. Good on you. So good to grow your own food. Beginner here but loving it.
@tommywendt6118
4 жыл бұрын
Hope you’re doing well Mark. If inspiration helps my garden is amazing because of you.
@randyketcham3840
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the progress update and being candid about where you are having issues and where you consider it be successes. Y'all be safe way down South.
@Mntdewmania1
4 жыл бұрын
But honestly isn't unprepared the way to be for an experiment like this? I think it will really benefit you in the end because you can see where any problems really are. If you were prepared that will show you nothing :) Am wondering if you are going to consider some sort of fish pond?
@simplifylifenow
4 жыл бұрын
I was just about to say just about the same thing. Sure, it might not be perfect in showing the KZitem audience that live is amazing on a cloud of rose petals but it's real and a chance to see how things can be improved/changed to help deal with unexpected (crazy?) situations.
@SelfSufficientMe2
4 жыл бұрын
Yes I think so too... I could have chosen several better times of year to do this (if I thought about it long enough) but I wanted an experiment that did challenge my lifestyle and it's certainly doing that! Cheers :)
@allenwilson5235
4 жыл бұрын
@@SelfSufficientMe2 I am really glad you are doing this. During the last recession, I lived much of one summer on my hens and garden. I only bought butter, bacon, and tea and heated my water in big juggs in the sun until I could afford propane again. I learned a lot that summer. I wish I had had your citrus! I still eat squash and eggs.
@pricklypear7934
4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried any aquaponics? That's a "twofer" without huge costs for building the pond, renting the industrial equipment, purchasing fish and paying for them to be delivered.
@Berkeloid0
4 жыл бұрын
@@pricklypear7934 Is there a way to do aquaponics without having to buy in fish food all the time? Seems like growing in the ground needs less fertiliser (especially if you have compost) but anything you grow in aquaponics needs a constant supply of fish food, from what I've seen of it on KZitem.
@CheeerriOH
4 жыл бұрын
I know that protein is important but if worse comes to worse, fasting for a week without food isn't the end of the world. That's why our bodies store the fat after all. Stay strong Mark!
@ztpoutdoors662
4 жыл бұрын
I'm in the United States. So while I have no real understanding of what your winters are like. I do know even here in minnesota with very short daylight hours and as low as -30f I can encourage more eggs from my lady's by giving them supplemental light. Light on a timer 16 hours a day. And that really does help. I don't do it when it's super cold because the eggs will just freeze and crack anyway. But in late winter early spring I add the light and can get them laying really well way earlier then birds without the light. If your daylight hours are shorter than 14-16 hours. I would think adding a light could really help. I know some people leave the light on all night even. Hope this will help also hope your wife feels better now.
@obetheduck
4 жыл бұрын
I'm from South FL and I think Mark's climate is close to south/central Florida with maybe a humidity difference. FYI
@ztpoutdoors662
4 жыл бұрын
@Nicole Lewis yeah im sure fluctuating weather doesn't help any. But I was just guess that daylight hours are probably 10-11 hours a day, which i thought could just be a little low. I would try it. Yeah we are cold hardy. But I melt in the heat lol! Hope you have a great day!
@andrewbarnett6132
4 жыл бұрын
Mark, yes, you can fish, you are preparing for a apocalypse, and if it came to that, you could fish. You did say, "off your land", but I think the spirit of the experiment is not lost if you fish. Good luck, enjoy watching all your videos. Have fun, Karen, South Carolina
@SouthernLatitudesFL
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark! I love you challenge. I did one very similar for 30 days last fall in FL. I had less eggs too. I had to stop in week 3, get over some unforeseen issues, but then resumed. I lost 4 lbs and felt great! Keep going!
@jagardina
4 жыл бұрын
I used to use milk and sugar in my coffee, I started decreasing the amount of sugar until I could drink it without over time. Then I decided to stop using milk. Now I drink my coffee black, sometimes add a little unsweetened cocoa powder for a mocha flavor (flavour). Don't miss it at all and I don't consume milk at all anymore, haven't for years. I do still like cheese.
@thisorthat7626
4 жыл бұрын
Your suggestion of nut trees makes a lot of sense. We should think about planting more to provide protein and fats. I am loving your experiment and what you are learning along the way! Thank you Mark and Nina!!
@4D2M0T
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark great update have you ever thought about inoculating some logs with mushroom mycelium I have just done one with shiitake hopefully it turns out. It's very easy to do and mushies are almost as good as steak🤔🤔 almost lol
@marymarvin8901
4 жыл бұрын
You can also dry and preserve mushrooms
@tommywendt6118
4 жыл бұрын
My first garden ever btw and it’s because your heugel culture raised beds video. It’s taking over my neighborhood now I. The city!! On the city property and we’re feeding the people.
@jenkins3140
4 жыл бұрын
Keep it up Mark!!! You and your wife are inspiring, and you have sparked some curiosity in me in wondering how prepared my family and I might be in even harder times.
@Tobias611
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark I just wanted to say that you are GREAT! Thanks to your videos (and Epic Gardening) I finally started growing some stuff myself and it is a really fullfilling thing to do! Being able to harvest a salad or like last week a bunch of potatoes and carrots with some mangold made into a casserole, it's just great! You and your garden are really inspiring and it makes me want to grow even more stuff! Keep up your great work, you doing this challenge is a great inspiration on what can be achieved with just growing your own stuff!
@millsspeed2439
4 жыл бұрын
Great fun to watch sir. Keep it up. Watching your videos is our fun our weekend nights!
@dalyliadulyea6854
4 жыл бұрын
I would be completely SOL trying to do this. I have 6 chickens, but they're still to young to lay. Grow a garden each year, but it's not really producing yet. Don't grow enough to really have stuff put up. Good on you Mark for this impromptu challenge.
@shantaranoyes9475
4 жыл бұрын
Recipe Idea. Whilst you might not have sweet potatoes ready, you can eat the the leaves and steams. Grab a big bunch of the leaves and blanch them, cut up a bit of onion, toss with vinegar or lemon and add salt and pepper. It’s a lovely refreshing salad. Another alternative to sweet potato leaves in chilli leaves which is a big ‘vitamin A’ hit.
@mrbrown3546
4 жыл бұрын
The headaches are your bodies having withdrawal from the sugar, if you can get past it and stay off it you'll be surprised how much everything changes. The biggest challenge is so many things have sugar no matter what level of processing. In moderation isn't easy and takes a fair while for the body to get used to. This video is something everyone should try (where possible, bit hard for the city dwellers lol) We're slowly getting our 2.5 acres sorted for growing etc as it's been neglected badly by the previous owners, needs a lot of ground rejuvenation but we'll get there. Loving the content and keep up the awesome work and stay warm up there Mark (and family)
@seasonofthewitch4209
4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Very inspiring. And your so humble. You're doing great, especially considering you didn't plan it out. You and Nina just went for it. And you're learning so much. 😊👍
@jaketolbert289
4 жыл бұрын
Dude. You're so inspiring! We love both your channels. Keep it going mate!!!
@simonlombardo6576
4 жыл бұрын
Top effort guys! Well done. Look forward to the next installment!
@gnarlytreeman
4 жыл бұрын
If the area you live in is farm animal restricted, you should still be able to do rabbits, ducks, minatures (sheep, goats, cattle, import deer), and pot bellied pigs. For meat animals miniatures give a better meat to protein waste to feed ratio anyway. If you would like to get really advanced build pens with rabbits on top, then ducks, then a talapia/freshwater mussels or oyster bin on bottom. Ducks filter poop for seeds then everything else drops to the fish and mussels. And they all eat the same feed, except the mussels which eat excrement. Very efficient system for raising meat. Easy to clean too. The only feed you would need to buy is grass pellets.
@sweetdweams
4 жыл бұрын
No, rabbits are illegal in Queensland.
@Kilo511
4 жыл бұрын
These unscripted videos are a nice change of pace. It feels more personal, like we're friends or something like that.
@RoseThistleArtworks
4 жыл бұрын
There are mini sheep that used to be called vineyard sheep because they put them in the vineyards to prune the lower levels of the vine and all the weeds. They are only 3 feet tall or so and have a very fine, exceptional wool. They would prune, fertilize, weed, bring you wool, meat, and lots of joy. Olde English Babydoll Southdown sheep. Maybe you would like those? The nice thing about mini sheep and mini cattle breeds is that the amount of meat harvested from one is more likely what a family needs, rather than the ginormous ones that a family ends up needing to try to sell half of because not having storage space for all that meat.
@JacobAnawalt
4 жыл бұрын
If you have cucumbers, a fun way to eat jicama is diced with cucumbers, nuts, and savory things. Look for variations on “Tostilocos” that fits what you grow.
@jaredmccutcheon5496
4 жыл бұрын
If you put a low wattage light in your chicken coop they'll start laying better. I set mine to come on at 3 am and go off at 8 am in winter and they'll lay through the dead of winter.
@TheUndiscribables865
4 жыл бұрын
I was going to do that but chickens don't generally produce eggs during the winter unless you manipulate them to. I prefer to let them rest and let them produce when their bodies and nature tells them to.
@jaredmccutcheon5496
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheUndiscribables865 They usually take all the time they need to recharge during their moult. Usually 6 weeks off is all they need to rest. From a purely food production standpoint chickens are livestock for food production, their useful lifespan is about 2 laying cycles then they are good for soup. I know a lot of people treat them like pets and that's OK, but if you want max production you should have a batch of replacement pullets growing every other year and putting your layers on lights, then when the replacements are laying, eat the old hens and put the new ones in their place. I majored in poultry science in college so I may have a little different view on the subject than someone who may just have a few pet chickens that lay eggs as a byproduct. I guess whatever way you want to do it as long as they are healthy and not mistreated it works.
@whitespringkids222
4 жыл бұрын
You never realize what you are unprepared in until you do these kind of challenges.
@janeteholmes
4 жыл бұрын
Chickens lay depending on the number of daylight hours. The best laying happens with at least 14 hours per day of light, under 12 hours of light and laying is dramatically reduced. If you install some lighting in the coop you’ll get more eggs. I put up a solar light in the chook run last year when the egg situation got critical
@daveelliot7552
4 жыл бұрын
Looking good big fella! Keep at it mate. 1 week down, just 2 more to go! Rally enjoy these videos. A lot of food for thought!
@squashit339
4 жыл бұрын
This has really made me analyze my self sufficiency! If I had to start eating from my property only today I might be hurting a bit lol. I might have to bbq my hubby. I have zucchini, tomatoes, some peppers (green & jalapeno). Possibly a cucumber here and there if the rats don't get them, swiss chard, kale all the herbs I could want and that's about it. I have 3 bags of potatoes, corn, strawberries (not getting anything from these) 2 containers of sweet potatoes, butternut squash, tomatillos, blackberries and 1 pumpkin plant that are growing but aren't producing yet. I do have my chickens and ducks so I would have plenty of eggs. I literally went out on Sunday and started a bunch of seeds because of your experiment, so thank you for that. I'm trying some Black Seeded Simpson lettuce, fingers crossed, it's supposed to tolerate the heat. I'm in Southern California and have 5 acres so no excuses here other than time. We have goats but don't eat them, or milk them which is a waste but they sure are entertaining. Seems to be a full time job to feed yourself ha ha. Love the experiment and all your videos, thank you and keep on making videos Mark!!!
@jennywellings8858
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if grinding pecans would make a flour substitute, much like almond meal?
I grow a variety of beans - for use as dry beans... Great flavours and go very well when cooked with the rest of the garden produce. Very healthy, filling and will supply protein needs.... We grew Black Eyed Beans (supported on fence line) this year and the rate at which they produced was amazing, also dry out very quickly on the bushes. Other good runner dry beans I grow are 'Emergo' - has big white fat bean seeds, 'Lazy Housewife' - highly productive, delicious as fresh beans and if left to dry they yeild pinkish brown seeds with a good earthy flavour, 'Purple Peter' - very pretty flowers and purple pods - yeild medium size beige bean seeds, 'Borlotti' - a shorter cordon type bush/runner bean - pink streaked pods with cream and burgundy streaked seeds with mild creamy taste. The bush beans I use mostly for fresh eating. 😇
@lesijo52
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark! I enjoy your videos a lot!😄 I use Stevia in my tea, coffee and baking. It is in the mint family, so you could “grow a ton of...” Keep up the good filming and growing ‼️ Leslie from Alberta Canada
@alanhoyt9453
4 жыл бұрын
You can produce all the meat you need with rabbits. A buck and two does produce more meat in a year than growing a cow. Combined with the other things on your property you'll be in great shape. I love your videos! Please keep up the great work.
@christinebyrnes3164
4 жыл бұрын
Fishing is fine, and its your experiment so you do you. Really interesting seeing how its all going
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