Automatic feeder and watering system for our chicken coop, our new puppy, and time on the lake.

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9 ай бұрын

We show how we built an automatic feeder and watering system for our chicken coop with Rainwater collection too. This makes it more convenient and allows us to be gone for a few days if we want.
We have a new puppy! She is a mini Aussie named Sassy. We inherited her from my daughter-in-law’s father who recently passed away. She is a little bundle of energy and we love her!
Link to our Airbnb site if you are interested in renting the cabin we built in our other videos:
www.airbnb.com/h/old-bear-rid...

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@TheBeardedCarpenter 9 ай бұрын

Howdy y’all- I think your chickens have the best life and place of abode over any I’ve seen. Love the new dog. Hope y’all have a great weekend. God bless

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul! It sure makes it easy to take care of them! Hope your project is going well, we need to catch up with your videos as well. Been crazy busy around here. Hope you enjoy your weekend!😊

@matfik236ify 3 ай бұрын

Best chicken decision we made, no waste at all. Paid for the box by not wasting.

@criscoscorner3791 9 ай бұрын

As always great job and what a great new addition to the family... our horses name is Sassy and January gone by we added a miniture blue heeler to our family.... I've been subscribed to your channel since pretty much the start of the log cabin.... my wife never had a name chosen for our little girl and i was keeping her up to date on the build.... she asked me how your name was spelled and my wife said lets name our little girl Cinda... and so we did... if you have an email I'll send you guys some pictures of her

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

😁💕That’s awesome! We would love to see pictures of her! We haven’t seen a miniature heeler, I bet she’s really cute! Our email is natureartgirl@yahoo.com.

@user-br2bf1hl6n 9 ай бұрын

Happy to see a new video this morning from you. Had thought about you and the heat. Happy to see all is well. Sassy is a cutie. Thanks for sharing with us the new feeders. Hope they work out. Best wishes as always, Deb

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Deb! It finally cooled off just today. Supposed to be nice for a while now. Thanks so much for watching. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!😊

@josefreck1103 9 ай бұрын

👏🏻👍🤗😁😊🙂🇩🇪

@margaretmengle3124 9 ай бұрын

it is good to see you guys missed you all. Love the new dog especially its eyes

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Margaret! We sure do love her! She has all the energy of a full sized Aussie in a small package🤣 Her eyes are a crazy glacier blue😊

@maryjanevasconcellos9013 9 ай бұрын

Hi, Lance and Cinda! How nice to see you again. Your chicken coop is getting better and better. Good job! Sassy is beautiful! Is she a Border Collie? I hope you have a lovely weekend.

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Auto feeders and waterer let’s us be lazy and go fishing 🤣Sassy is a miniature Australian shepherd. They also call them an American shepherd since the minis were bred here I think. They are a herding dog too, and usually very smart like a border collie. But you have to keep them busy or they will find something to do themselves 😂🤣Hope you have a wonderful weekend too!💕

@maryjanevasconcellos9013 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all the information you gave me. I didn´t know that. She is gorgeous! And yes you deserve to be lazy and go fishing.🤣🤣🤣 I have a Border Collie and he is pure energy🤣🤣🤣🤣@@natureartgirl

@johannperaus6890 9 ай бұрын

Hi Lance! Good work, the chickens will be very happy with your invention👍. The feeder looks like a saxophone, ha ha grins. Best regards from Hans and Cheers🍻🇦🇹.

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Hans! It does kind of look like a saxophone 🤣🤣It is a good solution for when we want to be lazy and go fishing for a few days😁Take care and enjoy your weekend 😊🍺😁

@johannperaus6890 9 ай бұрын

@@natureartgirl Please enjoy the life, I do the same as you two. 🍻🍻🍻

@jcfp290551 5 ай бұрын

I haven't seen you guys in a while. The chicken coop looks awesome!! It seems that sometimes you go fishing for several days. In that lake you can see that there are several islands. When are you going camping? It is the last thing you need to do to continue enjoying the life you live. Congratulations, and happy new year 2024, from Canada..., the snow and cold days have not come yet, so for now, I enjoy your videos and the sunny days. This is Julio from Calgary, AB, Canada.

@natureartgirl 5 ай бұрын

Hi Julio. We are going camping this week, but not sure if we will video it, the weather may not be very good. Lance has been having some problems with his neck so he hasn’t been able to do much lately. He’s been trying to take it easy for a while. We are glad you are still getting some nice weather. Ours has been a little warmer than usual too. Take care sir😊👍

@lynettescott682 9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to see you guys back I have been wondering what had happened didn't know sure missed you glad to see you back blessings to you😊

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Lynette! We’ve just been kind of busy with normal boring things! 😁Sure do appreciate you watching 💕

@derov4132 9 ай бұрын

As alwais, well done beautiful puppy. Ciao dalle Dolomiti. 👍

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! I don’t think we have had any comments for your area! Hope you are having a good weekend!😊👍

@derov4132 9 ай бұрын

Thanks you very much too!@@natureartgirl

@kingrafa3938 9 ай бұрын

That's a brilliant idea! Good for the chickens.

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Wish we could claim the credit for it, but just saw a couple of others similar and thought it was a great idea! It’s been working nicely so far😁

@johnfortney9504 9 ай бұрын

Nicely done !!

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Thanks John! 😊👍

@lynettescott682 9 ай бұрын

I love the new addition to the family she's so cute she is a beautiful sheep herding dog

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! We love her! She’s gradually learning not to chase the chickens. But instincts are strong🤣🐕Both our other dogs are herding dogs also, but it took a bit for them to understand that chickens don’t act like sheep! Indy helps me round them up at night and he loves having a “flock”! He can get them to move just with a slow walk and intent stare😁😁I think she will get it too🐕😊

@denniscarreno5882 9 ай бұрын

Welcome back guys! It looks like the chicken are living at Holiday Inn . What’s next? Heater in the winter? Hehehe it’s a nice project….I love it! Chicken with a golden spoon…beautiful dog Lance n Cindy…

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Dennis! The auto feeders were for us…can go fishing more🤣🤣Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy your weekend!😊👍

@lorid8311 9 ай бұрын

Happy to see the new video! Love the new puppy! ❤ We have had a couple of Aussies and currently have a toy Aussie the same color! They can be a handful, but we love 'em!

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Yes, she definitely brings a lot of energy to the mix! But she is super good natured and gets along great with the boys! Even Brody has learned to play nicely with her which says a lot because he usually plays really rough😬🤣we are sure enjoying her!

@michaelfelixb1316 9 ай бұрын

So muss das sein. Man sollte es sich so einfach wie möglich machen.😁

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Yes! Thanks. It’s been working great so far!😊👍

@TheJimcrooks800 9 ай бұрын

Hi, glad to see you back with a new video. Still working hard and with ingenuity too! The feeding and watering stems will relive you a little - and the capped end on one feeder was brilliant - as was the extension on the 2nd one! I hope you enjoyed that long-awaited egg and didn't fight over it ;) Have a great autumn and a run-up to winter.

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Hi Jim! Nope, didn’t have to fight over the first egg, we got another the next day! Just had them for breakfast this morning. It was really a surprise as that first one was a double yolk even though it was small! Never seen that before on a first egg😊Hope you have a great weekend!😊👍

@dllhoundcompany 9 ай бұрын

You have done a great job POB both of you. Personally I don't like my water cups and will change out nipples

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

The nipples are easier to keep clean, but our chicks much prefer the cups. It’s so hot here in the summer I don’t think they get enough to drink out of the nipples. Of course it might just depend on what they get used to. 😊👍

@KrissBartlett 9 ай бұрын

ohh cute new dog you haven't been on for little while now to the new dog Sassy is a herding dog like a collie in Australia they used also in herding sheep to so its natural she will herd the chickens love the new water's to there nice Lance is very inventive with the feeders good job

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! We sure do love her! She’s a lot of fun and gives Brody someone to play with. We are working on changing the chasing to a calmer herding game with the chickens and she is starting to catch on. She’s pretty smart🤣🤣

@livmaria942 9 ай бұрын

How nice to see you all.😍 And wow those chickens live a luxury life better than some super hotel ha ha😆, What you have done looks so fantastic, you are both incredibly talented. And congratulations on your new dog, how sweet and beautiful he is. Great pictures as you sailed home wow so beautiful. Have a good weekend and enjoy your beautiful place with all the animals, Knus Maria Denmark,🙂❤🙏

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! The hens are finally starting to earn their keep!😂 But we have a few dozen eggs to go before they pay their way🤪🤣We are really enjoying our new puppy, she really livens the place up! I forgot how much energy they have at that age😊Hope you have a wonderful weekend too!💕

@livmaria942 9 ай бұрын

Think chickens are so interesting and exciting about it all. They are doing so well, so I wonder if there will be a lot of eggs all of a sudden, I guess the hens have to pay a little rent in the form of eggs..ha ha,😆 And yes, it is hard with a new dog and that age is crazy about energy and there something has to happen all the time, but fortunately they quickly find a rhythm and reflect the other dogs you have. Have a good time everyone.🙂@@natureartgirl

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Yes, thanks! She’s learning to leave them alone already. I think she will be fine pretty soon. Thanks again😊💕🐕💕

@rachelchenier9720 9 ай бұрын

I so enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing and God bless.

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Rachel. Hope you are having a good weekend!😊

@ellentaylor4351 9 ай бұрын

Wow that's fascinating tactic for your chickens. 💕

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! We wanted to be able to leave a few days if we needed to. 😊

@detlefalbrecht4909 8 ай бұрын

Fehlt nur noch der Hahn im Hühnerstall. Schaut gut aus das Haus der glückchen Hühner.

@natureartgirl 8 ай бұрын

Yes, we thought about getting a rooster, but we had a two of them years ago that would fly up and try to spur us. We wanted to be sure the dogs would not lose an eye. The dogs are really good at keeping the hawks away and we have about 2 acres fenced in, so they are pretty safe. But roosters sure are pretty!

@natureartgirl 8 ай бұрын

@detlefalbrecht4909 8 ай бұрын

Bei uns auf denn Hof kommt regelmäßig der Falke, holt sich die jungen Gasseln und Kücken. Schneide regelmäßig die Federn ,, nur die Spitzen der Flügel.

@miguelcondessa1 9 ай бұрын

You live in a very nice place, except for the snakes... 😉

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Yes! We are not fond of snakes either, or the ticks and chiggers! But the snakes aren’t usually much of a problem. They do help keep the mice down!😊

@steveholbrook4729 9 ай бұрын

Hello folks

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Hi Steve! 😊👍😊

@sherrygeorge9123 9 ай бұрын

Love the set up, beautiful chickens, what kind are they?

@natureartgirl 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! We have 9 sapphire gem hens and 5 black Australorps. Both types are very gentle and super good layers. Also smart enough that you can let them free range. The black ones are supposed to discourage hawks since the hawks think they are crows. So far, it seems to be working. 😊

@vincenzosoleto562 3 күн бұрын

Why there is Not the ruster 😢

@natureartgirl Күн бұрын

We do not want more chickens than we have, so are not planning on hatching out any more chicks. Roosters are great for protecting the hens if you need that, but we have 3 herding dogs that are very good at running off hawks and other predators. We have had roosters before and have had some bad experiences with them becoming aggressive and attacking people and pets with their spurs. It just depends on what your situation is as to whether or not they are a good idea.

@fairtaxjohnny 6 ай бұрын

Looking to copy your run build w/ dimensional lumber, but I live in a high wind (SW Oklahoma). Any suggestions on how to beef up the run for my wx conditions? I thought of digging in the up-rites.

@natureartgirl 6 ай бұрын

That should work. Or you could use some mobile home tie downs. We have had 60 mph winds here with no problem, since it does not catch much wind. But tie downs would definitely be a good idea even here. We get an occasional tornado too. 😊

@jorgereyes6453 24 күн бұрын

What about for winter time because the coup have a lot of ventilation

@natureartgirl 22 күн бұрын

It is simple to make covers for as many of the windows as you like. We have a video on that too. They only need it when it gets extremely cold or windy. Just be sure and keep some upper area open for ventilation or they will get sick. Chickens can handle a lot of cold but need some ventilation.

@matfik236ify 3 ай бұрын

Don't know if you Found your food solution but I did the same thing and ended up getting a grandpa's feeder

@natureartgirl 3 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for the info. A lot of people would rather get something already made too. Nice to know what works well😊

@natureartgirl 3 ай бұрын

😊👍

@matfik236ify 3 ай бұрын

I Live in MD, wanna mill some tru 2x4's me? lol love the fact you have that ability, and use it well!@@natureartgirl

@natureartgirl 3 ай бұрын

Yes, we get kind of spoiled ! If we need something we can mill whatever size we want🤣😂