Matt. If you take an old inner tube - cut it open so it’s flat, then caulk and staple in it to the back wall and run it over the hinges and lid (about 6”) - you create a flexible flashing that will keep the water out of the nesting box.

In case you're wondering what that cute iguana is doing you should know it likes the chicken eggs 😂

When you are ready to built your own dream house, please also look at the old plantation style houses.Building the house on posts ,to keep snakes , spiders and rising water out of your house. Living space on the second floor and do not forget the mosquito nets .Good luck.

As I said before Matt, you should be wearing a Back Brace Support Belt with all the heavy lifting that you're doing. I injured my back 8 years ago because I was doing a home project and should have been wearing a Back Brace Support Belt myself. Today, after 3 back operations, I'm 95% bed bound and on drugs to manage my pain 24-7. Kristen, see that he wears a Support Belt. Please!

No matter how many nest boxes you give the ladies, even if you provide a box for each, you'll peek in one day and find 3 all crammed into one box...or one box occupied with the rest empty and there will be like a bathroom waiting line, all waiting for the one favorite box to be vacated...all while screaming to get in. 😆

Your chicken house is great. Your wheels work well. Now, if you want your chicken house to last you for years, spend the money and put on a tin roof, and your beautiful chickens will be dry with no problems for years to come. Oh! by the way, I have noticed a lizard hanging around going in and out of the chicken house. Lizards will eat grown chickens, baby chick's, and even the chickens food if they can get inside the chicken house, I'm sure you already know all this. I'm just reminding and suggesting. You're doing great. Keep it up. Before you know it, you guys will have your farm. I'm rooting for you, young folks. I'm 85 and was raised on a ranch and farm combined. Peace

Dropping the wall of the nesting box instead of lifting the roof gives better access for cleaning, hides the hinges under the overhang, plus the birds aren't as frightened when you open it. looking awesome.

The small ones we call them, guineo niño ( baby banana) and the other one it’s just regular guineo. If you want plantain seeds y can get you some. Be careful with the comegen (termites) they will eat ther way even though cement. Don’t get them closed to the camper.

Hahahaha.......Love the decorative touch!!!!!!! I like your thinking MATT!!!! Matches the roof!!!

It's amazing to see just how huge the banana plants get, it looks like Jurassic Park. 👍

Hello, I am from PR and read one of your viewer's bananas education. Very good. Learned a lot. The small fat bananas we call it mafafo, when they are green can be eaten boil, also be mixed with yautia, Calabaza and regular green bananas to make alcapurrias. The long bananas are called platanos verdes which can be boiled, cut them and make tostones, arañitas or chips and when they are ripe are called platanos maduros which can cut them and fried them called amarillos. The very little one are called guineos niños. They are very sweet, my favorite. With them or any ripe banana can be cooked with butter, cinnamon, delicious.

You two live in a little slice of heaven. 🌴🌿

I love the excitement you’re Queen shows on even little achievements like putting the wheel on for the first time !! Both of you are incredible people !!

Jungle life is awesome, make sure you always takes care of your loves ones. Because you never known what happens in the jungle.

Nice job guys. You could seal the hinge for the egg box with a strip of inner tube. Fasten a strip to the wall above the hinged section and make it wide enough to cover the hinges and follow the angle of the egg box lid. Don't fasten the piece to the lid. Let it slide when you open the lid so it doesn't damage the hinges.

Don't forget to protect the base, predators can dig under the fence. You could do a little pool in the middle lol. Well done anyway! What a change...

I think you are living the dream!! God made a beautiful piece of Mother Earth for you and your queen !! ❤✌🏼😎

Put 4 wheels on then make a harness for your bride. Cut a switch from a small bamboo tree. 😂. You two work great together. Keep that humor in your heart ❤️

I have to say that some of the comments are spicy! Started watching you guys because you are hilarious and fun! Doesn’t matter what you are doing just keep that fun energy!

I call what you do “Frick and Frack Engineering”! I do it too! Use what you have on the land and Frick and Frack it! 😊😇😘

The Banana varieties that grow in Australia are several, but the short fat leaved bananas are two main types--one is the Cavendish variety, a normal to large banana of good flavour but prone to viral disease. Here the tall varieties include the Mons Marie variety, or a similar variant. Mons Marie is a great tall banana plant having fruit with a slightly pink flesh, and the Sugar Banana, which is another variety of short plants, and one I suspect you have. The big red bananas are Fei, a cooking banana which I think originated in Tahiti or one other of the Pacific Islands, it is a tall variety, The red fruit has also been crossed with other domestic varieties--but I am unaware of the variety names of the red eating banana. They are not as sweet as some of the others. There are some short varieties that are also cooking bananas, the fruit being very short and fat. We call them Plantains, they come in both short and tall varieties. These are planted mainly in cooler climates, so I do not think you have them on your land. Once a banana plant has produced a bunch, they never produce another, so to harvest them the tall ones are cut well up the tree half way through, and then pulled over, the bunch removed, then the entire tree cut through at ground level. Usually the trunks are cut in lengths and left to rot as ground cover. New plants come from the suckers at the base of the old. Often it is a good idea to dig around them and separate some of the suckers from the stump , and begin a new cluster in a new place on the property. Bananas like slopes with good drainage. The short variety would be the ones I would re- plant, because they suffer less from strong winds, and are easier to harvest. In Australia we buy large blue plastic bags and put them over the bunch after cutting off the purple or red-brown calyx on the flowering end--which is edible and can be cooked. The bag protects the fruit from birds and insects. That creek has enough fall for you to use a water ram to pump water up to your home to store in a tank for your gardening. We use them a lot in Australia, they use no power nut gravity, and are low maintenance. A pipe with a filter mesh on the end or a screened pond and they need a few feet of fall in a galvanised steel pipe of about two inches diameter or more and about as long as you can get it. Water runs down the pipe, and out of the other end through a "Clack" valve which is operated either by a venturi or by a counter-weighted water spilling tipping trip. Water picks up speed running down the pipe. The clack valve operates, slamming the pipe discharge shut, water reaches really high pressure as it slams to a stop and goes through a spring loaded one-way valve into a pressure chamber--compressing the air inside, This pressure chamber, together with the impetus of the water, drives the water uphill, sometimes well over one hundred feet,. As soon as the air pressure in pressure vessel falls as water runs into your tank, the clack valve is now open and water rushing through. Now the process repeats. One can buy them as a kit, and you run the ram pipe and discharge pipes yourself, which have to be metal pipes initially. Obviously, the ram pipe itself has to be securely anchored, concrete and bedrock, or the water pressure will try to drive the ram downstream when the clack valve suddenly slams shut. As the hydraulic pressure is less further up the hill, high density plastic can be used--but the ram water pressure will burst if if it is used closely to the ram itself. You could probably make one up if you can get the valves and seals.

You could add a gutter from roof with bamboo drainage down the hill side. Would help with chicken run area. Food for thought

A left-handed man in a world of right-handed tools. It makes us lefties more adaptable.

I am a woodworker and sometimes give myself a part-time job as a woodworker and carpenter, but honestly, I am not great at it. Watching Matt calmly measure and cut and build is so calming for me and, maybe just maybe, a bit inspirational. Thanks, Matt and Kristen!

I'm making this suggestion halfway through the video so excuse me if this was added in the second half... I suggest you add a hook and eye to the nesting lid to allow you to gather eggs hands free without having to hold the lid manually.

I've said before how much I love your show, for years. Has someone recharged Matt's batteries. :)

The best sailing channel on KZfaq. Missing the Dead Dolphin 😢

Matt, all you need to do is leave 3 feet of the trunk of the banana tree so it will feed the (keiki's) new shoots. The smaller banana trees are more of a eating banana. The taller trees are probably plantains and are used for cooking and you may be able to eat them, but they're more on the starchy side.

Suggestion...use a 2 wheel trolley that people use for moving heavy boxes etc around. The bottom of the trolley can slide under the base beam and when you pull the arms back, the front will be lifted and you can easily move the coup. Thanks for the videos

Extend the upper roof over the nesting box. New Yoke City. Make a slide out tray to clean the floor under the roost poles. Catch the roof water for chicken drinking water. Chickens like a outdoor roost.

Add a strip of rubber from an old inner tube over the hinged edge of the roof of the nesting box. That will shed rain water from getting in.

Great job on the coop. Suggestion, if you put a half cut bamboo gutter at the bottom of the roof and angle it to one side, it'll keep the rain from puddling up so much inside the floor of the coop.

I just found your channel this morning, binge watched the abandoned property series. Now a fresh upload! Excited to follow this project.

Matt is going bananas now ha ha ha

that is one good-looking iguana

That is the coolest, damn chicken coup I've ever seen. Seriously. That little porch overhang sealed it bruh. Mad skilz . . .

I think whats refreshing about your channel is that you seem so down to earth. I feel like alot of other channels at your size come off as fake because its a job now and not so much passion/pleasure anymore. Keep up the great content guys

Okay Google probably didn’t mention to keep those termites FAR, the frick away from your trailer! They can travel amazingly far when they look for food and the sweet pine 2x4’s in your trailer are like T-Bone steaks to them!

I think you guys are doing great things. Matt is an amazing craftsman, and all-around puzzle solver. I do have a few questions: 1) How are the mosquitos? They're probably your real danger. 2) How are you getting electricity? 3) I fear that Iguana you're feeding is going to be the threat to the chicks/eggs. ( Edit: My bad, this wasn't a question) 4) Do eggs from silkies taste any different than eggs from standard mainland hens?

move the wheels a little towards the front so all the weight is not on back end. put handle on front out several feet , this will make moving easier. great job on property.

I added a skirt of the wire mesh out about two feet all around my coop to keep critters out of my pen. Might make it harder to move but it has been successful keeping the skunks, minks and other predators away from my girls.

Just throw some metal corrugated roofing over your roof on the coop! You will be happier if you do! Use spray foam to fill the gaps! Your chickies will love you for it, and it will weather protect and extend the life of your coop. Much love and to you all! 😇😘😊

Just wanted to share my chicken coop experience with using staples and the wire fencing inside. Over time, the staples will loosen, and larger predators will push the fencing in. I changed the fencing to the outside and used screws with large washers to attach it. Now, there is no way a predator can push in the fencing. Sadly, I lost one of my favorite hens when a raccoon pushed in the fencing and killed her. Luckily, it only killed one hen and not all of them. Great job on the coop! Your birds will appreciate it!

to water proof the egg laying box, I always cut a strip of rubber about 8 or 10 wide and screw it just above the lid, allowing it to hang over the lid. Works great.

have you ever thought about using the house {structure) as a country store since it's so close to the street? I think it would awesome!! 🐎🐓🌽🙂

The detail and perfectionism on that coop is amazing. I can only imagine what your home will look like. You two rock!

Great looking chicken mansion. We added some wheelbarrow arms to make lifting and moving easier. Make them removable so they don't get in the way.

I glue a 1mm rubber mat over the roof of the egg boxes to make it waterproof. It starts about 5cm above the egg box on the wall so it covers the hinges as well making it nice and dry.

This is always a super way to start my sundays. I enjoy the two of you as content, it doesn't matter whether you are on land or sea. I am looking forward to a future period when you are living on a blimp.

To weatherproof a hinge, buy a bicycle innertube, cut it to length, slice it lengthwise and attach over the hinge.

nice coop

Pair the wheels (wheel each side of support), spread the love...and the load.

Very beautiful 😊👍🍀

Congratulations on 200k Subscribers!! I know this has been a milestone that you have wished to reach for some time, you've done it!! and will no doubt continue to grow as more and more fall in love with you as a couple and are entertained by the consistent high quality output. You have made the transition from water to land and managed to maintain the personalities, presentation and entertainment that make you guys unique in the KZfaq universe. Well done and thank you. (I guess I should watch the episode now 😀)

Those chickens are getting the finest care on the planet.

Matt….you have mad skills!… very impressive chicken coop/cart!…..

You two amaze me how you work together and achieve your goals. Great job!

YOU'RE VERY BLESS 🙌 🙏 TO FIND A FARM 🚜 LIKE THAT IN PUERTO RICO 🇵🇷 LOVE YOU

Banana tree will regrow from the base of the tree if the fruit is cut off. When it's time to harvest, the plants stem (or technically called it's stool) is cut down. An off shoot emerges from the bottom and this is called a sucker. A new plant emerges from this sucker and it will produce a new bunch of bananas usually within 12 to 18 months depending on the climate.

Guys, if you put wire flat on the ground round the edge of the coup… around a one foot width, it will stop predators from being able to dig into your coup.

Put a 2x4 diagonally on each side of the pen and it will reduce the flex and extend the longevity of the structure.

I'm enjoying the farming videos as much or more than the sailing! You guys seem happier as well! Keep it up!

It's fortunate that you have access to so many tools including power tools.

Kirsten and Matt nice video...i just love you both work together and love each other. Im really happy for boh of you! Love n hugs, Myk

Love you guys, well done ;-)

Two HUNDRED Thousand PEOPLE have Subscribed 🎉🎉🎉. Matt?

Aloha from Kauai. Started following your videos a few days ago and really enjoy them. We are a retired couple in our mid 70's with a couple acres of land and a menagerie of rescues. Currently a dog and a cat plus two bottle lambs that are now full grown sheep, several laying hens, half a dozen Indian runner ducks and one muscovy duck. One hint for taking down your bunches of bananas that works well for me. Get on the side of the tree that you want it to fall and use a large screwdriver and start poking holes in the trunk till it starts to weaken and it will slowly start to bend down. Usually I can bring it to chest level and cut the bunch off.

To make the chicken coop easier to move, Move the wheels from the back of the coop toward the front of the coop like through the front legs of the hen house instead of the back legs. That way the whole coup uses the wheels as a fulcrum kinda like a rickshaw. Makes it much more maneoverable too.

As I said before … you guys are amazing! The chicken house turn out very well!😊🎉

Great progress on the coup. You guys are doing great. Another tip for the baby chicks. Mix the crumble food with some water. Once it soaks and softens, chicks and chickens will love it. Also, as @jt822 mentioned, move the wheels forward and it will counter balance making it easier to move.

Wish you guys would go sailing every once in a while. Even if it's just a day sail!

To seal your lid for your egg section is to use a strip of rubber from a tire tube . lit will cover the hinges and attach to the shed top and shed coup

Just a rocomendation..You never cut the banana tree in the botton..Yo should make a cut in the midle of the plant in order to bend it and avoid what happen to you that the tree end falling hard..Another comment is that you know when bananas are ready when the upper leaves start getting dry..

Those chickens are so lucky to have you guys! I love this!! Congrats!😊

MATT .... Paint a sign on the coop .... "NEW YOLK CITY"

Yessssss....good steps!!!!!!

love it!!

There's a lot of things that you need to know about the Caribbean, bamboo is a plant that shrinks when they dry out, don't let it get to you, great video as usual. Much love from the Caribbean ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Couple of suggestions. Fit a front (about 3" high) to the nest boxes (into the coup) to stop the nesting material spreading out into the coup. Second on your next build fit the front door onto the front of the frame not set into it. When you move the whole thing it will Rack (twist out of shape) making the door jam in the opening.

Matt use those old banana trees in your compost. Lot’s of potassium. Spread it around your new trees.

Matt try a couple of wheel barrow handles. They’re the correct height for lifting and you’ll have great directional control and improved stability.

Matt you never cease to amaze me. You are so gifted and talented that chicken house looks absolutely amazing. Love the bamboo roof and Kristen the paint you picked out is perfect it looks so nice with that bamboo. You both pay so much attention to detail. I love seeing you guys work together. I loved your sailing channel but I can't wait for Sunday to come around to see the new content of your farm. Just want you both to know that you never disappoint on content so happy to see that your dreams are coming true. So what's next for the build? I cannot wait to see when you guys start on the house. May God bless both of you with many happy healthy and prosperous years to come while making your dreams come true God bless

These chickens are living in a penthouse. When are you installing the inground pool and spa? Lol

Be careful bro, farms are a lot of work and money.... Dont let your farm turn into an animal rescue. The farm feeds the farmer and the community not the other way around. Hope this comment saves to time, money, and emotional stress and pain. Love you both ❤

Chickens are awesome...great pets and 1 egg per day per chicken. They used to fly to me when they see me...really cool animals...everything wants to eat them so that's the problem😂.

And so ends the construction of the Ritz Poulet to the satisfaction of it's guests. Next up the New Piggly Wiggly . Or not. I'm open

You need a way to clean out the room. They make quite a mess and the poop has to be cleaned out weekly. Open up a sides and take on and off with screws or slide in like a patio door. You will thank me later

The smaller fruit are great for pancakes,bread,and cooking ! The ones that the bats luv are good for eating without cooking ! The small trees are miniature plants. Feed the chickens the peels for potassium, also if you can get some oyster shells they'll luv you for the extra calcium !

What you are doing is what I dream of. Escaping the crazy world we live in, away from all the noise and busy city's. These videos are my escape! Great work guys.

i love how you thought you'd lose viewers by going on land and youve gained 30k xx

Use wooden sleds on the bottom of your coop and storage sheds . It's easy to move a building that way. Wheels dig in to that mud. Plus the sleds stay on permanent. Makes life easier. The sled only needs to be a 2x4 shaped to curve up at each end. So it slides smoothly across the ground.

YOU ALL ARE CRUSHING IT!

So happy for you both! Absolutely love the property!!!!

Nice job on that chicken enclosure. This whole thing is a rollercoaster ride…OMG what are they doing now?! And then you guys killin’ it. Absolutely loving this journey.

Put your chicken ramp on a hinge the hang a hook from roof then you can lift when moving

I am impressed. Great video. Thanks for letting us tag along in comfort.

Matt if you can find a old inner tube somewhere cut a strip and staple it to the chicken house with a little caulk above the nest door to keep the water out

Good morning landlubbers and ranch hand Bear...Matt you should get one of those tree pruners that is on a 20ft pole at Home Depot 😊

You two are rocking the boots and shorts

I hope those chickens appreciate that you built them a Tiki bar.