The HOOP COOPS Are Just TOO COLD!

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3 жыл бұрын

Winter if finally arriving in southern Missouri and we need to get things ready around the homestead. It's time to prepare!
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@laraethompson3248 3 жыл бұрын

For your heat lamps. There’s a device called a Thermocube that is thermostat controlled plug in. It turns the lamp on at 35 degrees and off at 45 degrees. They work great! I have them for my heat lamps and tank heaters. Big energy saver! Especially for the tank heaters!

@gingerreid8569 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I had never heard! Thank you! We have to constantly go out and unplug then replug in and hate leaving heat lamps on for long periods of time! Great idea! We are def. checking this out at home depot!!!

@joannecordone6831 3 жыл бұрын

Oops did not see your comment. I use those also. Best $10 spent.

@laraethompson3248 3 жыл бұрын

@@gingerreid8569 Yes, they are a game changer! If you don’t find them at Home Depot they have them on Amazon.

@susannamiscera2401 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip! I am going to get one of these.

@elderberryfarmlife4258 3 жыл бұрын

My Husband and I really enjoy the two of you. When I watch you two work together I think of the scripture where the Lord tells Adam, “I will make for you a helpmate”......., Sarah you are a wonderful Helpmate. You guys are a wonderful example of a healthy marriage. God Bless, and thank you for bringing us along.

@pastorjudysgarden6917 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the “She’s busy decorating.” Gave me a chuckle. 😂

@sharonyoung8251 3 жыл бұрын

Too funny.

@laurenf1966 3 жыл бұрын

Great video enjoyed watching....thank you!

@MagdaRantanplan 3 жыл бұрын

It cracked me up. And then Charlie started eating the decorations. ... Men 🤣

@camicri4263 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@honestly27 3 жыл бұрын

hahahaha..ME TOO! Laughed out loud at that one!

@mermaidasuna4640 Жыл бұрын

Why didn't I think of this before? I know the hoop coop videos are a couple years but wow. I live in a tiny home on my 5 acre homestead. Trying to cram brood boxes of chick's and vegetable starts in my tiny home has been madness. I've been wracking my brain for weeks trying to think of a building that's cost effective that I can raise chickens in and grow my veggie starts. Not to mention possibly store my garden tools in. It's perfect it's the best idea I've seen so far. It's multi purpose I love it thank you for the wonderful idea

@stormbunnie6966 Жыл бұрын

I just found y'all, while hunting for diy chicken coups/tractors. The pigs are precious. And thank y'all for making all these videos!

@genesisfarmhomestead3031 3 жыл бұрын

Place a piece of plastic with Velcro on the doors and roll them up during the day.

@kenhart6330 3 жыл бұрын

Great Idea, I was thinking about my Grandfathers way of adding triangular pieces at the sides and staple the plastic to them and make a breather by leaving the bottom open. That way they have light and fresh air. He had them in wooden sheds but it should still work out for you.

@HomesteadHopefulTara 3 жыл бұрын

I was planning to do that with my greenhouse shelves this spring. I plan to build mini greenhouses by taking metal shelf units and covering the top and sides with plastic and having a rollup door on the front with velcro, just like you described. Will be cheap since I already have the shelves.

@paulatudor691 3 жыл бұрын

You can also add heat lamps with the big red bulbs. Witt the plastic covering

@BonnieBlue2A 3 жыл бұрын

@Lynne Dare right. As long as the feet on ducks don’t get frostbite they are good in cold weather. I keep looking at that big barn in the background wondering why they do not just put the ducks in a big stall.

@dustinpotter8312 3 жыл бұрын

Especially the sticky back stuff and the right type pf plastic!

@donlussi2424 3 жыл бұрын

We use plexiglass here in NH around the sections that are open on our coop house. This allows light in.

@phyllisschapiro7894 3 жыл бұрын

That was EXACTLY my first thought!! Maybe they'll get some plexiglass later on, when there is time to get some. It's not a total loss. They can use the plywood pieces for patterns from which to cut the plexiglass. ✌😃

@strongenoughtobendhomestea3811 3 жыл бұрын

I think plexiglass is a great idea! This is pur 2nd winter using it on our coop!

@musiclovertje12 3 жыл бұрын

Always did this for my bunnies. So when the sun was shining ther would be some extra warmth

@Frankie_902 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea!!

@colliecoform4854 3 жыл бұрын

I concur with the Plexiglas or Lean. Will help heat with the sun and block wind and rain/snow. That coop will be way to cold leaving the door open to the elements.

@user-oq2pe1ql7y 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are Truth American's ! Way to go guy's !

@melissatx9892 2 жыл бұрын

Im amazed at how many people have deep wells but dont have well houses. that bladder tank is HUGE!

@Pipsqwak 4 ай бұрын

For lights, you can get battery-operated hanging LED light bulbs that are solar-charged or can be charged with a USB cord (just bring them in the house and swap them out to be charged - they're cheap so you can get a lot of them). They also come with little remote controls so you can turn the lights on and off from a distance. Hang them from the cattle panel wire ceiling and turn them on when they have to stay indoors due to weather. If your chickens don't get enough light during the winter, they'll stop laying and suffer from vitamin D deficiency.

@Papazipper9436 3 жыл бұрын

In the cold -22 Fahrenheit ,or -30 Celsius in an average Manitoba Canadian winter our chickens survive in these types of shelters , just remember to keep some vent so the moisture they produce and drink does not build to much causing frost bite . Venting is needed in all barn structures like those lattice strip boxes with weather vain set ups on old barns .your American chickens will have a great winter .

@scottygoodwin4276 3 жыл бұрын

it's always a pleasure to watch what you guy's ars doing. GOD BLESS>

@tinahoward5931 3 жыл бұрын

You two make an amazing team! Together y’all can defeat the world!!❤️ Much love from the coal camps of eastern Kentucky!

@tinahoward5931 3 жыл бұрын

@Wolf Andrew I guess it’s like many other states but MUCH cheaper to live here. For an extremely nice home with around 100 acres will cost 1/10 of what it would cost in many other states. Our main source of income is the coal mines. It’s also considered one of the poorest areas in the country. It’s not uncommon for someone to not have running water in their homes. I just bought a 3 Br 3 bath + fireplace that had never had a fire in it & 5 other rooms with a wraparound 12 ft deck on 1.6 acres and the closest neighbor is 1/4 mile away. The man that originally bought this home had $250,000 insurance on it not including the contents. If I told you what I paid for it, you’d probably pass out!

@chris3m98 3 жыл бұрын

@@tinahoward5931 Wondering cheaper or more than $250,000???

@heatherk8931 3 жыл бұрын

KEVIN, a thermostat Relay switch would be great in your pump house, then you won't have to babysit it.

@dustinpotter8312 3 жыл бұрын

My grandad live 100 miles north of me and never had a problem with his pump house freezing. 4' deep well pit outside with a 2 block deep above ground enclosure. The secret is in the sand. Very insulating.

@Mary-Mercedes 3 жыл бұрын

It gives GREAT joy when I see people raise their hogs in fresh air and sunshine -- with space to stretch out and root around. They have a wonderful life to the very end. Factory farmed pigs live a miserable, stressful existence. I really believe that stress gets transmitted into the meat and does not make a healthy result. Years ago, in Tidewater, Virgina, you could get traveling pig butchers to come to your farm and do the processing. They boiled giant barrels of water and dunked the carcass and scraped off the hair. It was brutally hard work but it made a beautiful result. This method avoided all the stress of getting the pigs loaded onto a trailer and transporting them to a local processing place. It was kind and humane. Pigs are so intelligent and suffer horrendously in most places of the world.

@TheInquisitiveFarmwife 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness that was hilarious when the pig brought over the hay..... “ She’s busy decorating “ 😂🤣

@mbmiller1956 3 жыл бұрын

If you have an artist in the family, they could paint whimsical art on the panels! You’d know for sure which piece goes where when bringing them out of storage!

@NorthnSouthHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I love that idea! Going to try to remember that for ours. ❤️❤️❤️

@sfcpower 3 жыл бұрын

Barn quilt patterns?

@mbmiller1956 3 жыл бұрын

@@sfcpower That would be great!

@rrbb36 3 жыл бұрын

Very clever idea. 👍

@floridagirl386 Жыл бұрын

My kids did that with the hurricane plywood for our windows🥰

@sandybarnes8355 3 жыл бұрын

This is December 1, 2020. we had atleast 1ft of snow here last night. We are in WV. It sure is refreshing and pretty. The last few years have been pretty warm so we are due for a bad one. The snow is Gods fertilizer thus good for coming garden season. Enjoy the cool weather and all things that Lord has given you especially the food that He has blessed you with. Sandy

@noahbailey4767 3 жыл бұрын

You all have the most BEAUTIFUL Farm

@tanapittsford5067 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in Indiana and I use 4mm clear plastic. That way the hens get plenty of light, and the six inches above the door stays uncovered. That way they still get plenty of ventilation.

@Dhannibal01 Жыл бұрын

I expounded on your plywood idea, my coop (7x12') is constructed with six 8' panels, fully floored with 1/2" plywood, I basically constructed a 2' high plywood "coral" inside the coop, my laying boxes (3) are suspended on back, outside accessible for egg collection and cleaning, my billboard vinyl tarp came with tiny pinholes throughout so it would not be watertight so I cut and placed 10 mil polyethylene vapor barrier plastic sheeting underneath the tarp covering about 10" with an area about 2' above the "coral" so in summer can roll sides up on hot summer days, I've enough excess vinyl tarp to seal the open areas on really cold spells, (does not get really cold in Central Texas for very long though this past winter did hit the 8 degree mark) my coop door faces south with the laying boxes on the north side.

@grammyspieface1 3 жыл бұрын

She can't wait to get busy makng it her own, myrtle..You guys take such good care of your animal..!

@annetteallynaguilar-gomez2082 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressed. Glad to meet you. Annette Allyn Allyn Aguilar-Gomez here in Maruetta, GA AM moving very slowly toward homesteading by studying and gardening. Currently, I am working on spinach and peas.

@dynamite9143 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you take such good care of your animals and worry about their comfort.

@PineRidgeHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

They really do. I enjoy watching their videos.

@celestejohnson9227 3 жыл бұрын

I have bantam chickens that refuse to go into the coop and it’s 19 degrees now at 5am. The low tonight will be 12. They prefer to roost in a pinyon tree and do very well. I’m always amazed at how resilient chickens are.

@marilynbaldwin2934 3 жыл бұрын

I to am glad for some cooler weather it was to hot and humid now all your animal and yourself can stay warm!

@Yosef_Morrison 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Kentucky and our kitchens never had trouble with the cold in freezing weather. We always had to carry milk jugs of hot water to change their frozen water, but we lost no chickens even in zero weather and we just had plain old nailed together scrap wood drafty hen houses.

@evierice2230 3 жыл бұрын

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@veragamsky1734 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed so many commenting on how your egg production will go down due to the dark coop. I think they forgot that you said they will be out roaming unless it is a nasty day. My parents had a huge chicken coop. Way to big and way to cold. We live not to far from where you lived in Wis. Had to collect eggs more than a couple of times a day and the chickens combs would partially get frost bite but they survived. Winters were much colder back in those days. . Before you were born. Have a wonderful day. I really look forward to your videos.

@frodrickfronkensteen9241 3 жыл бұрын

When things are sower... roll with it. Ya'll be happy. Bad days make the good one's worth it. Good video. Learned for our next season. Second thought (edit): my folks were born/grew up in the Ozarks, just North of Springfield. Lost Dad in 2019, but I recall him saying (and mom verified)... they experienced a foot+ of snow in winter when they were kids (I actually remember playing at the grands in the mid 70s in a half foot or more). Point being... be prepared for MUCH more harsher MO winters. Ya'll be happy... Be thankful for family and each other. Such great videos!

@darlenechaney6989 3 жыл бұрын

🤗 Thank You for everything.

@toniahand6251 3 жыл бұрын

Thermo cubes come in three different features. On at o degrees, off at 10 degrees-on at 20degrees, off at 30degrees, and on at 35degrees and off at 45 degrees. They really work! Use them in chicken coop with radiant heat panels for my chickens -Safer than heat lamps.

@mhintrepid 3 жыл бұрын

Your wife is a trooper. She is there at your side through thick and thin. You are a lucky man.

@williamcrane8236 3 жыл бұрын

Guys, I use coroplast, it's plastic cardboard and readily available, especially now and last month. You'll see it in lovely 4x8 campaign signs on the side of the highway. You can attach it with screws OR pop a couple holes through it and zip tie it to the structure. In the spring, cut the ties and store in the barn/shed. It's 4 millimeter so it's thinner, lighter and, you know, free'er. And you can always give it a quick coat of paint if you don't like advertising.

@galeburkman1586 3 жыл бұрын

They're going to be so happy.

@rebeccaplumlee9601 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously u have lived in some warm winters. I've known there to b many below 0° days in MO. Bad ice. The weather overall has seemed warmer the past few years since I retired, but our Ava property had snow up to back windows several days each winter, Jan & Feb the worst, but march 78 was crazy. So blessings & I hope u stay warm & toasty

@Aprilx2 3 жыл бұрын

"She's busy decorating" 🤣 I love it!

@patriciavyce1993 3 жыл бұрын

🎄Happy Holiday’s + God bless you all + your Homestead always🕊...

@aleshiasterland460 3 жыл бұрын

Love how you show respect and love for your pigs. Decorating her house... you made me laugh!!!!! All cozy for the wintertime!!!!

@helencline5768 Жыл бұрын

WAS A HELP MATE FOR MY HUSBAND,I MADE HIM THREE MEALS A DAY,HAD HIS CLOTHES IRONED, ALL HE HAD TO DO WHEN HE GOT HOME IN SUMMER WE PLAYED WITH THE KIDS,IN WINTER HE WAS ON HIS COMPUTER,ME & kids rode bikes& SKATED. WE DID EVERYTHING WITH OUR KIDS.I EVEN DID THE YARD WORK, IN OTHER WORDS I WAS A TOM BOY AT HEART…

@tessie652001 3 жыл бұрын

We got gifted some plexiglass a lot of it so we put it around our chicken runs for the winter. So nice and I can see my chickens through it

@ms.royahrens8777 3 жыл бұрын

Getting the critters winterized-I miss doing those things! However with the windchill here-it’s 6 degrees!! I used to tend cattle and they’d get bedded about 2-3 times a week in the winter. 80-100 head of beef cattle. In the spring summer and early fall I’d irrigate 300 acres of cattle pasture. Lots of hard work-but so satisfying to see everything turning green and the tiny calves high tailing it across the pasture lands...early summer was vaccinating and branding-late Fall was culling and sale times to reduce the herd and keep the strongest for the winter...

@susanpendell4215 3 жыл бұрын

You need a winter coop and a summer coop or make adjustments where it's covered in winter. That's what I do with my budgies. Keep the wind out and the water, maybe find a way to warm it up a little and you're good to go. :) Maybe put a lamp in for when it gets cold as a heater? More of the black plastic tarp to help warm the sides by absorbing the sunlight too and keep out the wind and rain.

@timothyflanagan3641 2 жыл бұрын

I put cinder blocks all around the base of my hoop coops to keep predators from digging under the coop.Coops look great.!

@sharonh988 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful way to live.

@1456Sassy 2 жыл бұрын

My dad built a well house out of concrete blocks on a concrete pad. He used steel rebar for strength and of course cemented everything. The way he did it, it doesn't need any heat. It's built big enough to store canning in it too. Mom never had any issues with jars getting too cold or too hot in the summer. Oh, we are in the Ozarks, not far from the Buffalo river.

@rhondaalbrecht 3 жыл бұрын

I bet you're glad you did this, this week!

@RodeoCowgirl-55 3 жыл бұрын

Nice couple, great teamwork

@kittymorse7402 3 жыл бұрын

Still my favorite couple.

@Uncle_B_-Rad 3 жыл бұрын

Just a “Red Neck” idea... drape a garden hose over the coop against the plywood before tracing and that should give oversized edge. This might come in handy if you need to add insulation later on for temperature control. Obviously, remove the garden hose. It’s only to give you an 5/8” width or whatever size garden hose you use. Great video!!

@normagrayston7931 3 жыл бұрын

Look at those chickens making sure you guys are doing a good job.

@wildturkey8752 3 жыл бұрын

That pig bringing bedding is hilarious at the right time. Funny right there what Sarah told them.

@lynnclark4208 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE that the pigs looove being scratched and petted. They seem to enjoy being talked to. Don't forget to update us on Hope and the babies! You have treated your animals so sweet and they in turn seem so sweet.

@allenferry1268 3 жыл бұрын

I found a little gizmo called a Thermo Cube on line that I use all around the homestead. It plugs into an outlet or extention cord and it turns the power on and off according to temperature. They are factory set to turn on at 35 degrees and off at 45. I use them on chicken and sheep water buckets and we'll houses with 150 watt heat bulbs and don't need to bust ice so the critters can drink every morning or fix well pipes.

@normawood2969 3 жыл бұрын

We found that you can buy a little temperature box from hardware stores. You plug it into your electrical socket, then plug you lamp light cord into that. It kicks on when the temp gets down to about 36 degrees and then shuts off when it reaches a certain temp. Saves a ton in electricity. Also we found that a 100 watt bulb works just as good and cost less to run.

@beatacrochets 3 жыл бұрын

Such pretty pigs! The black and white ones are stunning ❤️

@katmacie2369 3 жыл бұрын

Here in VT we keep them open in the winter, Birds build up down feathers to stay warm and do great. No reason to close them in as long as they have protection from the wind. Even my friend in Alaska that raises chickens keeps an open air coop with some wind protection. They adapt really well as the weather changes.

@John_Malloy 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Chickens are open air creatures and they are hyper sensitive to air quality. I'm in New England as well and I keep an open front on all my coops.

@katmacie2369 3 жыл бұрын

@@John_Malloy Its much much healthier for them. Closing them up like this is just asking for respiratory illness and other issues. Just like adding heat to a coop, not recommended at all for standard chickens. 1 power outage and you lose your entire flock as they are not acclimated to the cold.

@simplyblessedacres6650 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I lived in Wisconsin most my life and I never closed up my chickens. And NO heat lamps...you lose power your birds will die! My chickens and ducks were outside all winter with shelters for night. Exception...muskovy...they have to be kept off the snow and ice or their feet will freeze. Just had to make sure they had lots of straw bedding in their pens. I now live in southern Missouri as well and I am doing nothing different from what I did in northern Wisconsin.

@FLPhotoCatcher 3 жыл бұрын

@@John_Malloy We raise chickens here in TN, and have two chicken coops that they roost in at night, and they are basically totally enclosed overnight until someone lets them out in the morning. We don't seem to get sick chickens. Their coops have more air flow than our coops, so there should be no problem with air quality. It may not be necessary though, and I wonder about reduced light causing the chickens to not lay eggs.

@John_Malloy 3 жыл бұрын

@@FLPhotoCatcher Chickens seem to get by no matter what you do with them but they are not rabbits so it makes sense to me that they should not be housed like rabbits. I think if you built an open air coop to compare with your other coop you might see a difference. There has always been some controversy over this because it seems counter intuitive especially in extreme weather. I would refer you to a book called "Fresh-Air Poultry Houses." It was published in 1924 and is sold now as a reprint. It has some nice examples of open air coop designs and some discussion of chicken biology. Many of the large scale chicken breeders from that time believed these designs worked best.

@labbrockington7854 3 жыл бұрын

We here in south Carolina have had to do are well house also we did are the end of last week we don't get much snow but we do get cold. Love how the pigs can be so friendly. God bless. 🤗🤗

@robertreznik9330 3 жыл бұрын

Back in the 1960's while I was taking college physics I thought of a way to keep pipes warm. Simply run an extra 1" pipe down the well down to water or 60'. When a well is drill put the pipe outside the casing. could use S40 pvc pipe. In the well house run along pipes that might freeze. seal the pipe with R22. The pipe will stay at a temp of the well 58 degrees without needing power.

@dianehall5345 3 жыл бұрын

Good you have " buttoned up" for winter ❄❄❄ With two farms the work has gone smoothly. A real blessing! We got a dusting of snow in New Hampshire last night and more may be on the way on Saturday. We are ready! All our cattle & calves for sale have found new homes. We decreased our winter herd to 30 to make life a little easier. Fire wood is stored in dry buildings. Despite the severe drought, we managed to cut just enough extra hay for our customers, even though we were 1,500 bales short! Our farming neighbors all support one another with whatever extra harvest they realized. Wishing you and your family a safe and Happy Holiday Season. ~ Diane

@idahohoosier8989 3 жыл бұрын

Hey from cold beautiful Idaho. Its a pleasure watching y'all

@12micastro 3 жыл бұрын

There's nothing like natural living like God planned for us to live. You guys make it look so easy, and doing it together with passion for your home and the animals everyone is set for the winter. Stay safe and cozy and always prepare what's to come with love and wisdom! I have enjoyed watching and learning everything you guys do on the Homestead. God Bless

@JackieGreen71 3 жыл бұрын

It is always a great feeling to know all the animals are safe, warm, and healthy :)

@terisoto8230 3 жыл бұрын

Just love the hoop coops. Their little homes are so cute. They have it made. I love how you take care of your animals. Thanks, again for sharing your life with us all who enjoy your channel so much. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@tessie652001 3 жыл бұрын

Chickens n ducks are gonna love you for what you do for them. Your great momma and papas

@singingfrogfarmlouise9693 3 жыл бұрын

Love it that you guys keep it real. All projects and teaching that are doable and practical. Thank you

@laurierich5161 3 жыл бұрын

I so enjoy your videos and look to see if there is a new one posted everyday. Your personalities and zest for life draw people. At age 71 I can only be a want a be homesteader but love canning gardening , and quilting. Blessings to your family. You are encouraging and just fun!

@liwtv9086 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy thanks

@georgeearls3338 3 жыл бұрын

A 100 watt bulb has always worked for me, I'm glad you didn't make the mistake I've seen a lot of people do. Putting the bulb too close to the pipes, which can actually melt them, and cause a world of problems. Another thing you might want to check if you have not already is electrical boxes and pressure switch. They need to be sealed up good, bugs like to get in there for the warmth and can damage your contacts. Especially on your pressure switch.

@faithevrlasting 3 жыл бұрын

From what I've learned from Justin Rhodes, I thought there should always be a small opening at the top of the back also, to allow a bit of cross ventilation. Air wont move in much without a small opening on the top back. For purposes of keeping odor down, etc.

@hal7ter Жыл бұрын

Speaking of odors, take note of 'deep bedding' - lift the major poop off the top for your compost pile and turn what's left then put more bedding on top.

@christopherscallio2539 3 жыл бұрын

Sarah's finally geting that 'Southern Bell' accent.....Bless her Heart.

@petrhoward 3 жыл бұрын

you can get a automatic heat sensing switch for around 20 bucks from amazon to turn that heat lamp off and on

@heatherk8931 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking a thermostat relay to turn on and off as well.

@abigailhumes4608 3 жыл бұрын

I love how compassionate you are with all your animals. We were raised with the same values

@laurasteinhauer5536 3 жыл бұрын

I love when you guys talk to the animals.

@heatherstephen9071 3 жыл бұрын

you guys shoulda used a thick mil poly like your greenhouse to cover those ends. Still get lots of light!

@missparadise879 2 жыл бұрын

Up here in Massachusetts they do fine with temps below freezing, no heat. We decided not to use heat because of we lose power long enough they won't be acclimated to the cold and will shock them. Love how much you care about them ❤️

@darlajohnson2020 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you make everything neat. It's very satisfying!

@johnjohnson8895 2 жыл бұрын

Sherwin Williams thanks you for your plug on Thompson's water seal

@hilaryboyd8594 3 жыл бұрын

“She’s busy decorating.” Love it! 😍

@Jomama02 3 жыл бұрын

I thought you'd just use clear heavy duty plastic or plexiglass so they could still get maximum sunshine especially with the high cost of lumber right now!! I love your positive upbeat attitude about just life in general. Such a nice needed break from all the turmoil going on.

@hal7ter Жыл бұрын

Right - I would not want to live in a dark cave.

@sydneykasmar 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear someone anticipating the colder weather and the goodness it brings.

@lisamoyer-moran199 3 жыл бұрын

I bet the girls would love painting the hoop coops! Have fun being creative! God Bless!

@rickboggs4828 3 жыл бұрын

I like your pretty red barn in the background

@virginiawisdom7170 3 жыл бұрын

Lol decorating ☺ Sarah too funny I like what you all have going on your place. Hope your parents like the chill we are getting.

@mariatavares6405 2 жыл бұрын

You’re both so great to your animals/pets!!!! There’s so lucky to have you!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

@smpb666 3 жыл бұрын

first-time poster long-term lurker here. just something to pay attention to and maybe research but I have seen and heard of cheaper heat lights backing out and starting fires after a year or 2 of use. the fix is to switch the bulb over to a ceramic or higher-end lamp. you can find them at reptile shops. they don't give off light but last way longer. anyway . have a good one. and God bless

@lavernebufmack5091 3 жыл бұрын

Once again, loved spending time with distant friends! God keep you safe and healthy!

@trevorclere8558 2 жыл бұрын

really enjoy your videos and how you work together. My wife and I are moving to a small homestead with horses and chickens in November

@MagdaRantanplan 3 жыл бұрын

I love to see Sarah being so comfortable with the pigs. Those Idaho Pasture Pigs sure made the difference for you guys.

@johnchaffin5494 3 жыл бұрын

I can still remember having to dig our way out the front door when I was younger and lived in Southern MO. We used pots to scoop the snow and set it on the stove then pour in sink till we got far enough out to see daylight.

@pamelatorres2219 3 жыл бұрын

Don't you wish they made that well house just a little taller? Lol. It was good that you have all your animals that will supervise your work. Now you can rest easy knowing it was done right.😂😂😂

@taracriste1 Жыл бұрын

I have a chicken tractor like this I've been using for years but I didn't use cattle panel so it's not tall enough for me to go in upright. I am very excited to replace it with actual cattle panel we just bought from Tractor supply. I also made a green house hoop house. Great tips! God bless you all ❤️

@forestmichael7050 3 жыл бұрын

That's beautiful at least they won't get cold

@margaretbedwell58 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone nice and snug for the winter. Your breeder pigs are so pretty. The chickens will enjoy their new digs too. Y'all have a Blessed day.

@kygal2873 3 жыл бұрын

Nice and warm ❤

@robynrosenau5986 3 жыл бұрын

The pigs are adorable! She wanted to help!

@paulinegarcia1225 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're putting up your chickens in your ducts when your farm for weatherproof and Sarah and Kevin God bless you and your daughters

@martinw9425 3 жыл бұрын

I do love the arch design, i was planning a all wood coop, but now i m not so shure, i will try your arch design , very neat idea......keep homesteading strong.

@dailychaos8741 3 жыл бұрын

Be prepared for a cold winter though. Keep warm and keep those beautiful animals comfy. Love your channel and Merry Christmas

@margiebenson2067 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, God bless you

@csnanny1882 3 жыл бұрын

You guys win first place at the best camera picture. The picture is really clear and the color is just wonderful. What can be done to keep the cows warm ? I’ve never seen pigs so calm and sweet. It’s 44 here in S.Florida this morning, I have my heat on and I am sure others do to. There’s no laying on the beach today. God bless,stay warm.