The Bradleys on Catbird Hill

Thanks for checking out our channel! Here, we want to share some of the adventures we have experienced and will continue to experience at Catbird Hill, our property in Southeastern Pennsylvania, USA. Finding this amazing place almost 20 years ago has been one of the biggest blessings in our lives together, and we would like you all to see and enjoy the very same things that give us so much joy every day. That includes 10 acres of amazing trees, gardens, creek, historic ruins and a whole bunch of challenges maintaining this ourselves....fallen trees, floods, invasive plants, beavers, minks and lots of other wildlife. Plus we will invite you to see some of our hobbies like vintage chainsaws,"firewooding", lumber milling and a ton of house projects.


The Bradleys on Catbird Hill

So How Big Is It??? A number of you messaged me asking what was the DBH ( diameter at breast height) for that big white pine that I have been cleaning up. Here you go....

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☀️ Friday Firewood Fetch returns this Friday at 4 PM EST!

It’s pushing 100°F on Catbird Hill — but that doesn’t stop the firewood grind.
In this episode, “Hot Splits”, I start the day early with coffee, a countryside ride, and then fire up the Wolfe Ridge 17VS splitter with the Kubota L2501 to tackle the heat head‑on.

🔥 It’s never too hot for splitting wood!

👉 Watch Friday at 4 PM EST!

#firewood #fridayfirewoodfetch #wolferidge17vs #catbirdhill #countryliving #firewoodlife

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

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📣 Series Announcement: Country Property Chaos on Catbird Hill
It’s official — the new series has begun!
Welcome to Country Property Chaos on Catbird Hill, where I share the real, unfiltered work behind maintaining a rural property. From fallen trees and tangled brush to sawmill waste and firewood production, this series shows the constant challenges (and rewards) of country living.

The first episode — “When Trees Won’t Stop Falling: The Real Work of Country Living” — DROPS TODAY AT 4 PM EST!!!
You’ll see how I tackle downed trees, manage brush, and keep Catbird Hill running with the help of my Kubota L2501, Woodland Mills sawmill, Woodmaxx PTO Wood Chipper and Wolfe Ridge 17VS splitter.

👉 Watch at 4PM EST and join the chaos!
Drop a comment if you’ve faced similar country property challenges — I’d love to hear how you handle them.

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🔥 Too Hot To Fetch Firewood?
The heat index is over 100°, so instead of cutting a new tree, I’m splitting ash rounds from a fallen ash removal earlier this season. Even in this heat, the firewood pile keeps growing!

💬 How hot is too hot for you to work firewood?

🎥 Video Drops Today at 4 pm EST!!!

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🚨 Friday Firewood Fetch drops tonight at 7 PM EST!

Ever had your firewood go moldy? 😬
In this episode — “Oh No! Moldy Firewood!” — I show what went wrong with my drying rack setup and reveal the simple, inexpensive fix that prevents mold for good.

Featuring the Wolfe Ridge 17VS Vertical Splitter and my best tips for fast, clean drying.

🔥 Don’t miss it — join me on Catbird Hill tonight!

👉 Watch at 7 PM EST!

#moldy_firewood #firewood_storage #FridayFirewoodFetch #firewood_drying #Wolfe_Ridge_17VS #firewood_tips #CatbirdHill

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🚨 Friday Firewood Fetch returns this Friday at 4 PM EST!

I’ve seen a lot in the firewood business — but this one caught me completely off guard.
In this episode, I reveal the ONE thing I never expected when I started selling firewood… and how it changed everything.

🔥 Don’t miss it — set your reminder and join me on Catbird Hill!

👉 Watch Friday at 4 PM EST!

#firewoodbusiness #fridayfirewoodfetch #countryliving #thebradleysoncatbirdhill

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🪚 Sawmill Saturday is LIVE at 10 AM!

Today’s episode: “WHY Am I Milling This Log?”

This massive white oak has been down for 7 years — can my Kubota L2501 even lift it? Can the Woodland Mills HM130MAX handle it? Or will the inside be completely rotten?

Tune in at 10 AM TODAY to find out!

🔥 #SawmillSaturday #WoodlandMillsHM130MAX #KubotaL2501 #Echo7310 #WhiteOak #countryliving #sawmilllife

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🔥 They’re back… the Firewood Size Police!
This Friday at 4 PM EST, I’m splitting black cherry with the Wolfe Ridge 17VS and diving into the debate over small vs. large firewood.
👮‍♂️ Drop your verdict below — are you Team Big Split or Team Small Split?

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🔥 BIG WOOD! — The conclusion of the fallen ash tree removal is here!
This massive 30‑inch trunk section was wedged against my neighbor’s farm fence, demanding careful cuts and serious equipment.
Watch the Kubota L2501 and Husqvarna 562xp tackle the toughest part of the job.

📅 Premieres Friday @ 4 PM EST

👉 Don’t miss the finale of the Friday Firewood Fetch Series — subscribe and join the conversation below!

#fridayfirewoodfetch #firewood #BIGWOOD #husqvarna562xp #kubotaL2501 #countrylife #ruralliving

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🔥 Will One Log = One Cord?
This Friday afternoon, we’re dropping the follow‑up video to that massive fallen ash tree project!
Watch as I split the giant log with the Wolfe Ridge 17VS and find out how much firewood it really produced.

👇 Drop a comment with your favorite firewood species — I’ll feature a few in the next video!

#firewoodprocessing #wolferidge #fridayfirewoodfetch #countryliving #thebradleysoncatbirdhill

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