Bringing Solar Power to the Chicken Coop

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8 ай бұрын

We finish the outdoor chicken run and build an equipment room to house the batteries and inverter from our original solar system. The chicken coop now has power for the next stage of this project!
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@tampajan1790 8 ай бұрын

When I grow up, I want to be one of your chickens. 🐓🐣🐔 Man do they have life made. You guys are awesome !!!

@Judy-fi7ce 8 ай бұрын

so funny tampajan! haha

@markholmes1346 8 ай бұрын

That’s what I thought, they definitely have a good life

@kathleenebsen2659 8 ай бұрын

I thought I was the only person who made chicken pancakes! Instead of throwing scratch, I usually give my girls a couple of tortillas. Sometimes I run out so I make pancakes without salt or leavening. They love it!

@user-jw5ge8he3c 8 ай бұрын

Definitivamente Quiero Ser GALLINA ..desde el sur del sur del mundo saludos 🤗 felicidades

@sandrasherritt9708 8 ай бұрын

Yeah! Several folks I follow don’t give their chickens such care. Such as not cleaning water bowls or not putting straw or shavings in the nests etc. irritating! It’s nice to see cared for chickens. They were so cute lined up and peeking out from the new see thru area of their run! Now heat? SWEET

@donnasimonds4215 8 ай бұрын

Your parents and other family and friends must be so proud of both of you❤️ Two smarties!!!!💕🙏🏽

@SimpleLivingAlaska 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Donna 😊

@erzsebetbuki7384 7 ай бұрын

@@SimpleLivingAlaska9

@marthagaluszka8888 8 ай бұрын

Love that you're reusing things from other projects. As my G-ma always said: " Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without." You guys are the best. Love the plastic panels on the chicken run. They can enjoy sun streaming through even in the winter.

@Sparkysings2 8 ай бұрын

Love this saying!

@sawittwo 7 ай бұрын

👍

@LyThiHoa1987 7 ай бұрын

I like your comment. the video is excellent❤

@donaldhoudek2889 8 ай бұрын

One suggestion.... You may want to add a screen to both your battery box air input vent hole and the PVC vent pipe to keep the small critters out of your battery box. They love to munch on the electrical insulation. Great Video!

@terryharding2519 8 ай бұрын

the chickens are getting happier by the minute by two loving souls. Doing a great job up there in the frozen tundra... thanks for bringing us along

@christineabedini3765 8 ай бұрын

Your chickens are so fortunate to have such good parents. It’s clear how much you love them.☮️❤️

@Tomhohenadel 8 ай бұрын

I have used those polycarbonate panels for my greenhouse. Works great. Lots of light for the chickens. Great job

@reality_is_the_key 8 ай бұрын

Same here. The only issue I've had is after 5 years now, they've begun to crack at the screws and my little overhang breaks very easily with snow. But even if they need replacing on the 6th year, I think it's still a good material to use.

@phantomframe 8 ай бұрын

Damn, chickens-pancakes and solar power! You’ve got a pretty good life going on!

@sallyhostetter2820 8 ай бұрын

The chickens are lucky to have you. Eric, you are quite a skilled man. I love your care for your chickens. Stay warm.

@dianajones7999 7 ай бұрын

And Aerial.

@sallyhostetter2820 7 ай бұрын

Of course Arielle too.

@annataylor3928 8 ай бұрын

Love what you’ve done on the chicken coop! The winter will be so much nicer for them.

@magn630 8 ай бұрын

If you two ever decide to take it easy, you can teach on-line classes on about a million subjects, and you would be doing the world a favor. A hands-on class with you could be the adventure of lifetime for some lucky person - and they could bunk in the chicken coop for the duration of the class. Yes, one can daydream about such things.

@LauraE.9897 8 ай бұрын

WOW, I need to come hang out with your chickens. Pancakes for breakfast, they have it made with you all as their keepers. You two are the best! Sending hugs Arielle & Eric. 💜🤗

@dianajones7999 7 ай бұрын

Both the pancakes and crepes looked good !

@ciberbri59 8 ай бұрын

If my chickens knew that your chickens were eating sourdough pancakes I’d be in big trouble.

@DenzLeeby-sl1jb 8 ай бұрын

If things get too rough this winter, you can always move in with the chickens! I never get tired of watching you two build stuff! Thanks for sharing

@hoosierladyus48 8 ай бұрын

LOL! When Eric said, "I have your door dash order" I laughed so hard. That Tractor has been a life saver for the two of you. That's the one thing I didn't like about Alaska, the lack of sun during the Winter. I didn't know batteries took water. You learn something new every day. The two of you are so intelligent.

@jeanneamato8278 8 ай бұрын

The king and Queen of repurposing. Those chickens couldn’t be more honored.

@mimib6955 8 ай бұрын

Might want to put screen on the end of the vent pipe. When snow gets higher you could get critters making nest in the battery box. It is all coming together well. You two did a great job!

@Sirius-ly 8 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing...lol

@beckypincalifornia1985 8 ай бұрын

I have thoroughly enjoyed your "chicken coop" vlogs. What I refer to as "The Chicken Palace". This has been the best chicken coop, Palace, build I have ever seen for a seriously cold climate. People all over the world can learn from your thoughtfulness and experience. Plus, your care, feeding and love for these birds is awesome. I bet those eggs are some of the best tasting just about anywhere. Thanks for the joy you give them and us, your faithful viewers. Best wishes.

@cecilialamb8304 8 ай бұрын

Those are super cool panels!! The chickens have it made!! Hugs to you both and Bo, Bandit & Pepper!!🥰

@pattibrown1809 8 ай бұрын

Yes! Let's work on the chicken house! I always enjoy your videos so much, THANK YOU for the consistently fantastic content!❤✌😊

@SimpleLivingAlaska 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@MGK9007 8 ай бұрын

Great job 🎉

@judygillespie3242 8 ай бұрын

Eric you have so much knowledge. I love how you plan everything out to make it perfect. Always seem to have a plan B. I so enjoy watching both of you. You both should be so proud of all your accomplishments ❤

@debbiekalynuk4217 8 ай бұрын

Chickens roosting in the sun brought a smile to my face! Great environment for the chickens!

@mimi0424 8 ай бұрын

Those crepes looked delicious! I ❤ everything you make! You are such a wonderful person Eric! You and Arielle both are such hardworking people! You can build anything & do just anything ! Awesome job ❤

@joewiktor291 8 ай бұрын

Is there anything Eric can't do????? And if there is something he can't do, Arielle can fill in and help out. So enjoy watching the two of you build another life in Alaska.

@timothyjohnson1943 8 ай бұрын

It's pretty cool that both of you cook, and that y'all play to each other's strengths both in the kitchen and outdoors.

@staceyhazelett2397 8 ай бұрын

I absolutely love your care of the chickens! Truly inspiring to see all your hard work, and a job completed effortlessly. The pumpkin carving was super cute!

@rogertemple7193 8 ай бұрын

I really hope the weather is holding off until you get everything done there and that was quite a meal you made for the chickens and a great solar powered chicken coop always great to watch your videos Thanks.🤠👍🇺🇲

@PaullaWells 8 ай бұрын

Bless the chickens little hearts. They were so cute all lined up just basking in the sun. They are going to have such a better winter with all the hard work y'all are putting in for them.

@lindacollier3321 8 ай бұрын

Your chicken coop looks great! You’re very creative…😁🤩

@Kingsmugi 8 ай бұрын

Greetings from East Africa, it's past midnight here at the equator

@Kate-wb2gs 8 ай бұрын

Inches and fractions -- omg!! Thank god for metric!! Seriously guys I love how much effort you put into your animals.

@annnnonnymous 8 ай бұрын

Might want to put some screendoor mesh over your battery vent to keep critters/bugs out. Nice install.

@denisebrady6858 8 ай бұрын

Wow the chicken coup is better than some peoples houses- Good on you for taking such amazing care of your birds. Cheers Denise- Australia

@marthaturki4891 8 ай бұрын

You two never cease to amaze me, y’all are the best!❤❤🐾🐾🐓🐓

@charlenegrady8781 8 ай бұрын

Hello from Cape Cod Massachusetts. Eric and Ariel can I just say you two are a joy to watch. Your videos are not only entertaining but I learn so much from both of you. Thank you. You all take care. We love you both. Keep those videos coming👍🇺🇸❤️

@elainedegoede6276 8 ай бұрын

Love your chickens and the updates you made on the coop. They live like queens and should too... they provide the food😊 . LOVE IT❤

@suzannesnow7485 8 ай бұрын

Loved every last minute! Reason to be proud, Eric & Arielle! Look how far you have come with your electrical set ups! Your chickens are lucky! ❤ Keep on keeping on … you are simply the Best! 💞

@jamesgaul3544 8 ай бұрын

The love you guys have for each other shows in every episode. Thanks, for sharing your adventure with us... Blessings & Peace.

@coventrywildeheart7108 8 ай бұрын

Love - and trust/respect in each other's abilities too. T

@whitestone4401 7 ай бұрын

Every video, that tractor steals the show! What a blessing!

@SamSung-ww3rp 8 ай бұрын

You guys are an awesome team. You always support each other, pull together and get it done. Can't even imagine anything that you couldn't figure out and get done! Way to go!!!!😊

@gator1959 8 ай бұрын

We received our 2024 calendar and are well pleased. We don't have it in us to toss out the old ones either. Lovely pictures... thanks for finding the time to put the calendar together for us!

@SimpleLivingAlaska 8 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@wncmartin 8 ай бұрын

Love what your doing! I'm sure you already have, but if not (speaking from experience) you need a hardware cap for the vent tube on the batteries. It will help keep the mice and squirrels out of the batteries.

@oliviagreen8853 7 ай бұрын

That “door dash order” had me cracking up 😂

@florencecampbell774 8 ай бұрын

Eric & Ariel’s you did a great job with the chicken coop.I don’t think there is many chickens get homemade pancakes.Keep up the great work you two.Thank you for sharing your journey.🌺🌺

@petecunnien5368 8 ай бұрын

I’m really loving watching you guys build your new home starting up again and just bringing it all together

@nadias5192 8 ай бұрын

You take such good care of your chickens you can hear their happiness.

@kezzatries 8 ай бұрын

My two pennies worth. You could incorporate your bee hives into the chicken house, taking Advantage of the warmth you have there, the bees wouldn't go out, nothing much for them, but they would potentially survive better. You could set them up so you can access the bees from the inside. They do something similar in Europe as a bee house, but without the chickens. Your benefit would be double use of the heat. Cheers

@tinerea7464 7 ай бұрын

Chickens just crackme up😂😂. Chickens and squirrels, i could watch their shinanigans all day. 😂🐿🐔🇨🇦

@honeybadgers1996 8 ай бұрын

Chickens already had wonderful house and you guys are turning it into state of art chicken coop. That is awesome!! Reusing your old solar system from your other house is a great idea. It’s fun to see you guys two are making more progress day by day. Awesome video, guys. Thanks for sharing your progress.

@thewhatsup 8 ай бұрын

Happiest chickens in Alaska.

@nancylong886 7 ай бұрын

You have got to have the luckiest chickens ever. You take such good care of them. I can see how much you love them.

@joanoflondon 8 ай бұрын

Restore, reuse, recycle were the three R ‘s taught to our children in the 80’s. Nice to see this continues. The Brits call it up~cycling. Your sub. numbers are creeping way up!! 25:56 My first greenhouse had these panels and the snow always slid off no matter if it was just a few hrs of sunlight. I am sure these chickens feel like they are in a spa. Might I suggest getting a thermostat for the chicken run that shows highs and lows throughout 24 hrs. I’m just interested to see how warm the panel end will be. I doubt that end will ever have the ground freeze solid. Great build on the solar and utility room in the coop. Being organized is time saving. I’m astonished at how hands on you both have become since moving to Alaska. I remember you driving up through Canada in winter weather to your first place. Always grateful to see the most current video. ❤❤🇨🇦

@aprilninthr2886 8 ай бұрын

Excuse me, Eric, what?? From someone who doesn’t know what the heck you just did to hook up your electric and heat, I just have to say I think you’re brilliant. Good job. It must be so comforting for you both knowing your chickens are safe and warm. Looking forward to the next one.

@suzannaplinke7784 8 ай бұрын

We had our first below zero temp and a bit of snow on Halloween. It didn’t stick around for more than a few hours. Love your videos.

@irvarobidoux8544 7 ай бұрын

As I watch your videos, I think what smart people you two are! And every thing you do, it's done perfectly! You two have created such a good life for yourselfs! I have just loved watching all your adventures, especially the fishing videos! As a 68 year old lady, I love the life you two live and have learned many new things from you! I started using kefir which I knew nothing about until you talked about it! Oh and its your own life and decision on the remarks about having children! I can say it would be extremely hard packing a diaper bag around and a baby with all you two love to do!!! Anyway, love your videos! Keep up the great work and fun you two do!!

@usmcforever7630 7 ай бұрын

Those chickens have all the comforts of home. Pancakes included

@Judy-fi7ce 8 ай бұрын

You guys could live on the moon and make it work. Loved the pancakes for the chickens, Arielle. I'm waiting for a swimming pool and giant flat screen TV for the chickens to enjoy. They could watch Foghorn Leghorn cartoons and Animal Planet.The utility room in the chicken coop is genius, Eric! Nice job with all the wiring.

@TheRedthundr 8 ай бұрын

I love this channel and the video content it's just so fulfilling. Love you guys❤❤

@steventrostle1825 7 ай бұрын

Now THAT is a First Class Chicken Coup/Run. Those birds do enjoy the sunlight at least when the sun is out. Great Job "Guys"

@bigtim7627 8 ай бұрын

To live in Alaska is 1 thing but to succeed at it is awesome. You guys an the Outdoors Boys are my favorite channels for Alaska living

@katemark4413 8 ай бұрын

You two are amazing- your chickens will be living their best lives!!

@hardenmama1800 8 ай бұрын

Once again your chickens had a better breakfast than I did! Awesome reuse of the solar system! Love the spooky ending!

@vicbu7808 8 ай бұрын

Lets go people...let's get them to 1 million subscribers so kindly start sharing to anyone...

@Helenemonblogdefille 7 ай бұрын

I love the way you use the tractor to move many various things - including yourselves ;-)

@sebastienloyer9471 8 ай бұрын

Put a screen in the vent. Stopping pest and wasps to utilize IT.😊

@lynneclark5879 8 ай бұрын

I really like watching you guys, you have an idea and you get stuff done I love the partnership, you’re respect for each other shines through, thank you for taking us all on the journey and teaching us about kindness

@lucillekenney8311 8 ай бұрын

Using a heat gun to remove stickers! That's a new hack for me. Super cool 👍

@bernadettesingh6148 8 ай бұрын

Boy your chooks are living a high life. Cooked breakfast, Doordash meals, chicken run where they warm up & get Vitamin D and a warm coop. 5Star indeed. Yep don’t mind being a chook in E&A’s homestead ❤️. Another excellent video guys. Thanks for sharing. Hugs from Australian fan.

@judeevolves3347 7 ай бұрын

You guys spoiling your chickens is some of my favorite. Loved seeing all the fancy food they get too! Loved the solar tutorial too tyvm. 💗🙏🐔🐓🐣🐤🐥🐔🥞🐔😆💗💗💗

@Unfinished80 8 ай бұрын

I get super happy when I see a new video post from you guys. Also, I love my calendar. Thanks!

@ignaciaforteza7731 7 ай бұрын

Horra Eric, great, great job with the battery system and idea of phone’s memory. You are just great!!! Both of you are lucky to have each other! Bless you.

@2CODO1963 7 ай бұрын

Glad to see you were able to repurpose your old solar system, this should enable you to give your feathered babies a more comfortable environment during the short days of winter. You may want to vent the lower part of your battery enclosure as close to the floor as you can and to the outside as the hydrogen sulfide gas the flooded batteried generates is heavier than air and tends to accumulate to the lower areas.

@trudyschaffer8016 8 ай бұрын

What the heck!? You guys are incredible. Nothing seems to scare you. Your chickens will thank you during those cold, dark winter months. 🐔

@krisdog88 8 ай бұрын

I could watch you guys do stuff like this all day.

@BareBonesTX 7 ай бұрын

Don't dismiss the feeling of satisfaction of removing a sticker without leaving any of it or the adhesive film. Winning at life right there!! LOL!

@talmariehalliwill 7 ай бұрын

Has anyone suggested putting hardware cloth or screen material over the opening of your battery box vent to keep little critters from using it as an entrance to build a nest in your battery box? Just a thought. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. A trip to Alaska is on my and my husband's bucket lists. Until we can make that happen, your channel provides a lovely Alaska fix for us. Keep up the fabulous work! We truly appreciate it!

@joanchaffinbawcom5722 8 ай бұрын

I always love your channel. Great filming and so satisfying to see young people being amazingly self sufficient.

@joesphbest3120 8 ай бұрын

My favorite couple hard at work again, working on the chicken coop to get it nice for the chickens this winter, keeping them light & warm. Solar power to help keep the chicken house warm and give them some light. You two did a wonderful job.😀😀❤❤👍🙏🦃🐔🐓🐤I know the chickens approve of the job done & they know you love them as we love you.

@salonisalvi3484 7 ай бұрын

It seems they know you are getting them some exotic food ‼️‼️‼️‼️ I haven’t seen any one feed or keep their chickens like you do . Kudos to you. ‼️‼️

@tuib 8 ай бұрын

The sounds of a happy flock are unmistakable.

@earlshaner4441 8 ай бұрын

Good evening from Syracuse NY everyone thank you for sharing your adventures in life

@veronica1863 8 ай бұрын

I love that you guys care so much for your chickens as they should be

@donnamullins2089 7 ай бұрын

Chicken run is a total game changer. Pancakes, pumpkins and fish. What more do you need. They have it made. Hope you have a great week.

@isaaccarriere850 7 ай бұрын

Please post the heat for the chickens as soon as you can. You do not need to be that formal in deciding your next video. We the audience love living every aspect of your life in Alaska. A tour of the entire compound and everything you have done/accomplished to date at the new homestead would also be awesome to watch. Throw a dr one up and show us the entire layout.

@sandramarc4858 8 ай бұрын

They are the healthiest chooks I have ever seen! Also...how did you live without the Branson before?!! It is a beast and so versatile

@SJC49 8 ай бұрын

Those are some lucky chickens! I bet they thought you were putting in an ensuite for them!😍🇨🇦

@cbass2755 8 ай бұрын

Hello from Southeast Michigan 👋🏻😄

@deecooper1567 7 ай бұрын

You two have always been TEAM WORK AT ITS BEST 💖💖. Always impressed 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

@thetraveler5798 8 ай бұрын

That chicken 🏡 turning out to be more like a 🏰 for the chickens, well deserved, for some wholesome 🥚s , 🙏😁/😎👍

@anuhjarpe1812 8 ай бұрын

So happy to see how well you threat your animals,sending love from Sweden ❤❤❤❤

@robineggblue-bp3rq 8 ай бұрын

It may seem like you are spoiling the chickens a bit, but it does sound like this is going to be a necessity for even their barest comfort. I live near the Gulf of Mexico coast (MS) so I can’t even IMAGINE the temps you get. Given that y’all come from a similar climate I really can’t comprehend how you have adapted so well either, haha. But I would love to have the experience at least once in a lifetime. You guys are living an adventure.

@janetkoball44 7 ай бұрын

A great visit with us again. I do enjoy all of these. I'm surprised the chickens do so well way up in your very cold temps. See you both soon.

@frenchysandi 8 ай бұрын

Love seeing how well you live in a challenging environment. Believe me I know how tough it can be, I live in Minnesota and you are living much further north, so has to be harder. I did get a new snowblower because my old one refused to work in cold weather last winter 🥶. I shoveled all winter and had a very very snowy winter. Oh did I say I am 74.

@michaelhumphrey3688 8 ай бұрын

I love your love of the chickens and the things you do to make them HAPPY.

@nancyduffer1808 7 ай бұрын

I love the way you guys care for your chickens...such pretty ,happy girls, and that handsome rooster..wow!

@Marcos-Osca 8 ай бұрын

A suggestion on the battery box vent pipe some type of Insect proof mesh to stop the bugs i.e wasps, ants & fly's in spring/summer. Do sooner rather than latter because you could forget & one day in summer you open the box to check the batteries and discover a large wasp nest inside the box. 🐝🐝🐝🐜🕷

@heidihughes8806 8 ай бұрын

Your chickens are living the good life thanks to your thoughtfulness and hard work! Amazing! Beautiful job done. 👍😁💖💖

@imaprepper1866 8 ай бұрын

Eric and Ariel, I can’t thank you enough for your channel. Absolutely love it. You two amaze me all that you do. There is nothing that you are afraid to tackle and I appreciate that you have the skills to get them accomplished. Love you guys. God bless.

@deniseham2839 8 ай бұрын

11.13 made me laugh. Those ladies on the perch sunbathing through the new plastic cover reminded me of old photos of elegantly dressed folk at health spas. Just needed horn rimmed sunglasses 😂❤