Don’t EVER be sorry for your accent! Florian ❤️❤️😘

It appears everyone loves chickens, please build a sturdier fence around them. Pretty please!!!

Move the duck pond further away from the chickens’ water. Possibly build a shed/porch to cover water and food containers to protect from rain and sun. Thanks for sharing!

Michael. You must build a proper fence for the chickens or you will have a repeat disaster, guaranteed unless the whole property is sealed up all the time and in your country setting that's very hard to do. Muriel is a very special chicken!

Just a suggestion you need a better fence to protect the chickens.

I cant get over how fast Florian’s English improved! He understands so much now. Stellar job Florian! You should be very proud of yourself.

With winter coming and the birds all getting bigger - will they need more space for shelter? I'm absolutely up for a "renovate the bird coop with me" video 😁

I love Florian, his English is a lot better than my French and he has a lovely smile.😊😊😊

I’m laughing so hard at the fact you called all your chickens Karen, love that, and Muriel too

After Michael demonstrates how to fill up the new water containers and the new feeder, the ducks are standing around looking into their pool and looking like, hey what about putting some water into our pool, what about us. Lol

Love Florian...he needs his own video or make more with Florian in them too. He has a lovely presence about him.

Florian is a great sidekick! I enjoy the banter!

You better put a bigger stronger fence in Michael, in case the neighbors dog tries to come back around!

Florian, I loved hearing you whistle. You are always so gentle, positive and happy. Stay true to yourself. 🇦🇺💕

Really liked this video! It's nice to see Florian and hear hem talking back behind the camera. He's so funny and has a very cute accent!

Your new watering arrangements for the chickens are great - thanks for being so thoughtful and kind.

Good luck with your birds! Maybe a higher, sturdier fence will protect against stray dogs.

Hi Michael I hope this comment is not too direct, we love your chickens and we are really sorry to hear about the incident of the 9 chickens, we have 3 hens where we are foxes are very bad for the hens so we put up high fences and netted roof, we have to tuck them in before sunset (at the moment around 7pm). The food containers need to be hang high up to prevent rats ( rat is too cleaver so isn't really help but it's better than nothing our neighbors said.) We hope the birds are going to be safe from the predictors.

Love getting to know Florian better, he’s so sweet.

Need to get the feeder off the ground, it will attract mice and rats and they will crawl into the feeder. Feeder should be hung from a beam by wire just low enough for chickens to get to it. Mice can also jump, so consider not filling the feeder, you'll need to clean the feeder often.

Great vlog thank you Michael. Definately a new fence needed to protect the chickens, ducks and turkeys. We will be happy to watch you build a new fence.

With my hens, they will slow down laying eggs when the temperature drops. As long as they have calcium ( I use crushed oyster shells) and a higher protien chicken feed, they'll continue to lay eggs threw the winter.

Florian can close the video anyway he wants, he was a pleasure!! I agree with the other comments about the fence and covering the water and feeder. So good to have you back!!❤️

Poor chickens, maybe reinforce the fencing to keep the dog out

What an unexpected delight to see this post! Those 🐔 settled right in like they've just come back from holiday! Hard to believe you've had this channel for 18 months! 😳 Just so you know, Doing It Ourselves was the 1st Chateau subscription I did and all of the others - of which there are now several - came from yours. I'm blaming you for that! 😉 LOL Enjoying every one - from the very beginning. Look forward to seeing that look back video soon! ❤from Ohio

The ducks would benefit from a larger pool to swim in and develop their swimming. In the winter, you'll want a heat lamp in that chicken coop for the chickens and maybe even the ducks. Do you provide the chickens with some oyster shell to build up their shells? I didn't see any out for them. The grey ones are absolutely gorgeous! Are they maybe Lavender Orpington? I used to work at a garden centre that had rescue chickens - we had a wide variety of chickens including a couple Lavender Orpingtons. I had a lot of fun naming them. We had Fritz the Frizzle, Foghorn Leghorn, Attila the Hen... Chicken names are a tonne of fun. Fritz used to chase Attila around the garden centre - it was very entertaining, watching them run circles around the customers.

This was a fun video Michael. Wow those chickens, ducks and turkeys really grew a lot in a months time. It was nice to see Florian again. He’s such a sweetheart. Ernest seemed to really enjoy all the birds. Does he help with the feeding? What a fun experience for a little boy

You need to make your chicken pen more secure ,and a bigger hen house...or that dogs or foxes will get in and kill theses poor things. This really must be done.

Why do I wanted to invest on Bertie's having a beef with the neighbour's dog hahaha. Have a nice week, Michael! And a nice weekend for Florian too!

Oh to keep chickens laying through winter months, you will need to keep them comfy and add more light like 17 hours so they will continue to keep laying, they will stop laying in winter because the light is decreased.

Looks like every man and his dog has advice here about your feathered friends.😉 Good vlog.

You’ll want to our both feeder and water under cover. If it rains the feed inside the feeder will wick up water and get moldy. The water jug will grow algae in the sun. Great buys tho! You’re going to need a bigger coop tho. Turkeys are VERY bossy.

You may want to build a roof structure for the feeder. So.ething with a good overhang. As temperatures drop the dew will settle on the feed turning it damp as will rain or snow. Putting it under cover will keep it drier and require less cleaning or clogs.

Great video! You might consider protecting that feeder from rain.

Michael the chicken feeder needs to be hung up off the ground under cover otherwise is will get wet and inedible. Your fence needs to be at least 2 metres high and the coup is way too small for all those birds. Keep up the good work Michael.

Thank you Florian for the intro and outro.. Always a good day when you are in a video.. ❤️ (blush)..

Love this video about the chickens 🐔. Earnest is growing so fast and such a cutie. Florian is a great sidekick and can be funny too.🥰❤️

Friend is so sweet, speaking french!!! Good beginning!!! Thanks Micheal and Friend. 😊😊😊

I suggest a lean-to or extended roof off the coop to protect the feed from the weather. Or even a " Food house" to keep feed safe. I raise meat chickens 30 000 of them every 8 weeks. Feed quality is important. Also you can chop vegtables up in little peices and they will eat that too. Google a nipple type waterer as an alternative too. Its cleaner then bowls and similar units.

I'm not a child-person, but Ernest talking was so adorable

Awesome video Michael… We need more of you! Oh great that you have all those wonderful ducks, chickens, and all. Florian, your English is improving rapidly! You will be fluent in no time… Oh by the way WOOF!

Farmer - artist - repair man - carpenter... Michael a man of many trades - very impressive! Earnest is so adorable as well. 🙂

About 16 to 18 months the chickens molt and stop laying and pick up again if you place a light in their house that goes off about 6 Hang their feeder in the chicken house off the ground to keep it out of weather.

Michael, I can’t wait for the look back video. The little you played I said “oh, I remember that, oh and that!” Always love when you laugh❤️

Hi Michael- Try some gardeners soap (that’s what we call it in the US) for the nails after working in the garden and with the chickens! Another good trick is to rub your nails into a bar of soap before going out to work..the dirt will wash right off when you’re done :)

I hate to break it to you, but those are NOT Indian Runner Ducks. Runners walk with their bodies vertical, like a human. You may have a few Copper Maran chickens (black with copper colored collars)...you will know for sure if they start laying dark brown eggs. The black and white speckled "mean" looking hen is probably a Dominique. The grey chickens are Bluebells, and the white ones are probably White Sussex.

Wow, that’s a lot of new birds! Ernest is so happy to see them. I can’t wait to see that beautiful new video. You always choose the most beautiful music. ❤️

Neighbors didn't compensate for the kill? Bad neighbors.

Great to see your Vlog Michael with Florian helping you. Pleased to see your new arrivals Hope they are doing well? Aga running well too ❤️ Looking forward to a best bits video too ❤️

Someone lied to you. Those are NOT Indian Runners. Runner ducks stand, walk and run with their whole body vertical. Your ducks look like Peking ducks. Your chickens need a wooden box 2-3 inches deep and 2 feet square. In the box you will need to put diatomaceous earth for them to take dust baths. Chickens get mites and the diatomaceous earth will keep mites off them. The mites get under the chickens skin and cause infections. Your turkeys normally need a tall building, they like to roost in high places, like trees. Be sure and trim the turkey a chicken wings so they don't fly out of the pen. Think about making your fence taller. Birds need about 10-14 hours of daylight, a good protein diet and be at least 6 months old before they will lay eggs.

Florian is a Sweetheart. Love the Birds. Dad recognizes Bertie's bark immediately. TeeTee and Florian have bonded. Turkey for Christmas; Yum!

Thanks Michael. I really needed your video today. My brother is very ill and not expected to live very long. I was able to leave this pain for a while. The coming video is so beautiful. And I so appreciate your videos...sending love from SoCal...

Michael, I love how new you are to owning chickens, and I look forward to seeing you grow and become more knowledgeable and experienced.❤️ 14 chickens is a great start, wait until "chicken math" gets a hold of you.😏

The fence still looks very precarious... Either you replace for one higher and stronger, or another massacre will repeat. Dogs and foxes are what they are...

Florian is a cutie on the video. Love the new birds and Earnest is adorable. Gwen is looking nice and slim. How fun it would be living in a Chateau! Keep the videos coming.😍

That was so sweet learning about the chickens and seeing Florian’s handsome smile.

Build a better fence but if you can't do that run an electric fence wire around the base at about 60mm above the ground run that particularly at night and it will keep foxes etc out. Also, that waterer is great but it's plastic and the sun will kill it it will go brittle and crack so keep it in the shade all the times.

Can you be sure the neighbor dog won't make its way into the coop again? A higher fence maybe? Florian's English is improving.

Happy to see the Aga is working well again, good job done Michael! Lots of good information regarding the care of all your birds in the comments. Florian is a natural on camera. Thanks 🙏🏻❤️

Great hearing Florian speak. Michael he is so cute, please don’t die, we want more vlogs. ☺️👵🏻🇦🇺

I absolutely love this video Michael! It's s nice to see Florian taking part along with you! Ernest is such a cutie....lovely, lovely family! Good luck with the fowl....perhaps a higher fence would ease everyone's mind....those little things can fly and I'm not liking the sound of the neighbours dog. The new video you showed a snippit of looks fantastic! Can't wait to see more of your great productions Michael!

You and Fabian have a very special bond! I thought this when we first met him. I hope all is well and you are finding your feet in the areas you have been struggling. Stay strong, we do not need to know your personal issues but are here in case you need to vent, share or whatever! Make sure you share your problems with Fabian whether he's a friend or something more communication is key!

I hope that the psychotic dog doesn't come for the chickens again. When your cockerel gets bigger, maybe he will protect them. My dad told me horror stories of male chickens that were quite aggressive. Also, seeing the little bit of the review video was really nice. I go back and look at some of the earlier ones, especially to remind myself where you are with the cottage. It's amazing how far it's come.

Dear Florian never apologize for your accent its adorable. And makes you unique.

Sorry but that fence is wayyyyy too low.

One of my favorite qualities of Michael is his problem solving ability. A solutions driven man who leaves things better than he finds them. Very admirable.

Florian.....your English is very understandable. You're a joy.

Yes, the chickens will lose some feathers and slow down on the egg laying until after the winter equinox when the days start to get longer. Some people use lights on timers during the winter to keep them laying, but I think they need the break as that's their natural pattern. I hope there's room inside the hen house for the new feeder when it rains. Awesome purchases!!!

I suggest that you keep the feed in the coop under cover at all times too. That way if you are late letting them out it doesn’t matter because they have access to food and water

Another version of that idiom “every man and his dog” that I say here in the US is “everyone and their mom”

Maybe work gloves would help with the nails? I am envious of the fresh eggs, though not envious of all the work involved in having them! Thank you for the video! Have a fabulous week!

Love to watch the new Birdies arrive sound and cheery ..., to see you happy Michael and busy getting them installed. Also happy to see Florian becoming more comfortable. He's relaxed and witty! Love-m. Wish you both the very best together! Yeppedidoo!

Florian is adorable!

Cute chickens and ducks! Oh my! Am looking forward to seeing your new vlog...looks amazing!

This was a great video! I really enjoyed it. Seeing the new birds you got was so interesting! Stunning video pre-view, I can’t wait to see the finished product. 💜💜

AMAZING ENGLISH!! Welldone, your English has improved so much! Sorry Michael, there is a new star to the show!! Much love from Wales xx

Oh fingers crossed your chickens & all are safe this time! 🤞 Every man & his dog needs a Michael Petherick I say! ☺️ ❤️

Florian your English is really coming along! I’m impressed!

Hi Michael- Earnest’s reaction to all the new birds was precious ❤️ children are the best 💕 So looking forward to the look back vlog- l remember the new beam going in- it was epic! The whole family will get a kick out of it too. Have a great week. 🕊

Oh ! Florian , I've got it now ! Any way , I love him he is kind funny and tries so hard to be correct. Liked your outro also ,very fun !

Florian is lovely. Wonderful seeing your new members of the Petherick family. Please consider a bigger chicken coop, they will need the space. Get Sean to make a masterpiece... ❤🇦🇺

Nice to see you looking after the chickens,ducks and turkeys. They will reward you greatly! 🐣

Bigger fencing thicker wire at least 5 feet high.

It was wonderful to see Ernest getting so big and was so excited about the birds. He is so adorable! Enjoyed seeing the birds

Michael, I enjoyed the video immensely. Florian is a great addition. I'm surprized that he speaks english as well as he does.

The metal feeder will still make the feed spoil if it gets wet, as the feed will soak up the water. If I were you, I’d put it in the coop and just throw them a bit of feed when you let them out.

Oh Gosh Michael we just had a similar thing happen with our chickens just 3 days ago. 6/8 didn't make whatever attacked them in broad daylight. The other 2 escaped. We thought it got 7 of them and only found the 1 missing but we found the second chicken the next day. So grateful she was alive still. It was devastating to loose them all, they are definitely like our pets.

Maybe a taller fence around the chickens so the dog would not be able to get in again.I would be worried about your dogs and little Ernest with that dog next door. I hope they got a fine for what their dog did and I hope they paid for the loss of your chickens. I would be so upset with your neighbors not controlling their dog,so sad for the chickens you lost.

Michael you take some of the most beautiful videos and photos of the chateau and surrounding property - stunning shots. Gorgeous to watch. Can't wait for the video you were working on just to see all these gorgeous scenic shots. Brillliant.

Woo hoo, late night upload! Thanks for the surprise! :) Edit: Oh yay! Muriel made it! She seems to have that survivor instinct, and excellent chicken luck. She charmed her way into a chateau, after all!

Well i enjoyed that immensely Micheal . Great to see you back and doing the everyday chateau videos . Love all the new birds 🐓🐤🦆

I found your channel by accident with the show about repairing the Auger. I fell in love with it! Please continue ! Your a inspiration to many! Thank you George Hilton South Carolina USA

Oh..!! I got a glimpse of your video, but I'll watch it properly shortly...Whatever you present Michael, indeed, is a word of art !!! Delight to watch your videos !!!! Thanks again !!

I am.fascinated by all the experienced chicken owners advice in the comments...If I were you I would follow every bit of advice to keep your girls(and one guy) healthy, safe and clean. You struck gold with all these informative ideas. I like your clean water and food dispensers.👍👍👍

Great vlog, Michael …. Gray chickens beautiful … looking forward to your “best of” videos. Still my favorite vlogger together with your family and, of course, Stephanie, et.al. Watching from PA, USA.

Oh dear. "What means theese dog"....a few more non sequiturs like that, please. I am definitely agreeing with everyone else - that fence needs raising and strengthening. Chickens have dust baths to get rid of the bird mites - it's also a good idea to sprinkle powered lime on their perches and in the nesting boxes. There are probably some good hints on Google re chook care. Your birds look healthy

Florian so cute, can’t wait for the video best bits 💕

Your vlogs are a joy to watch Michael! You got me out of a dark place and I look forward to the recap vlog!

Some of the clips of your compilation video looks like scenes from a movie, very mysterious and eerie. Love it!

Dogs dig, too, don’t they? Congratulations on a fresh start with a fab new filled out flock!!! Wonder how Muriel settles in with a new pecking order…so exciting! Ducks and turkeys… great to see a preview of the film you’ve edited… anti-ci--PA- tion🤩🐓❤️🌝⏰