Freeze a bottle of water and put in the bucket of water for the chicks and that will help keep it cooler. I saw someone do that.

One of the things I really admire about Shannon and Kyle is they always go the extra step for clean water containers and feed! Not everyone does that!

Nala is a great herd dog!!! She doesn’t try to eat the birdarmy!!! Great episode!

What a great Dog Nala is and smart to guiding the birds in.

Nala is a good Bird Herder. She just rounds them up and sends them in the run.

It's nice to see Nala out with you guys she is a good girl. Hopefully, when it gets cooler we can see more of her

Nala is a sweet help. It amazes me how fast the turks are growing.

Add ice to their water

Nala sure knows how to herd the birds. Good luck catching the predators that is after your birds. Kyle you did a great job with the trencher. Make sure both of you stay hydrated and take breaks often. Y'all are doing a great job with the animals. Fingers crossed you won't be having more goatlets. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.

Nala is such a good bird herder 🫶 Turkeys are getting so big. Blessings to Shady Acres 🙏🙏🫶 Love your videos

Love the bird herd. Good job Kyle with the trencher .😊❤

Wow, I was afraid that something had gotten to the birds. Nala certainly got her exercise. Sorry that Blue and Mario can't get along. Love and hugs

Love to hear Kyle talk for the animals

Thank you both so much for allowing us to be a part of your lives! Y'all are fantastic! So happy for y'all! I love you all so much! You light up my life!

I take 16.9 water bottles & freeze like 6 bottles & use 3 each day to rotate them out & put them in the 5 gallon water feeders & it helps keep the water colder all day..

You should be proud of Nala, she's an awesome bird herder and feels like this is her job. I feed the wild birds in my yard and change their water bowl twice a day because it's been in high 90's with 100+ heat index FOREVER! I'd rather have cold water, so do they. Gotta take care of God's creatures. God bless you and the animals.

One of my uncles had a goat when he was a boy. There was not a fence that goat could notget over. He could even open the door and come into the house. One night he opened the door and came inside and jumped up on the bed with my grandfather who slept with a 45 under his pillow. That goat came very close to dying that night. My uncle had to find another home for his goat.😃

I know you two are so proud of Nala> she is the best. Thank you both for sharing.

Great episode as usual. With the gate, it doesnt matter how tight the clamps are, with the shock load of Mario hitting the gate the clamps will twist. If you drill and bolt through the clamp and the gate, this will prevent the clamp from twisting. With the trap, cover the area with the bait to prevent critters from reaching through and stealing the goodies. Another suggestion is to place a plie of 3 to 5 inch rocks around the the outside of and up against the bird run. This will help to deter and prevent predators from digging into the run by collapsing into any hole they try to dig. And it is a positive use for all those rocks you have laying around.

That was funny how the guennie tried to run the wire, he was trying to make a new door 😅. You guys are doing awesome with them.

Hey Kyle n Shanon👋 Great job Kyle on digging through the never ending rock wall y'all call the ground😂 I know y'all discussed this but I am sorry I don't remember what y'all said....why not get Mario fixed and no more goatlets? It sure would save y'all alot of headaches lol. Thank y'all again for sharing. Stay safe in this heat! We had 103 with heat index 110 today, this must stop! 😂💕🙏

Put a bag of ice or ice cubes in there water bucket....

You guys are amazing!!!! Kyle is the man!!! We can feel the love you too have for each other and the farm( Animals)!!!❤😊

You can try a motion activated spotlight on that tree aimed away from the birds towards where that trap was

Nice job Kyle that machine is a big help and a monster! Keep up the good work you two. Also Happy National Dogs Day to Herc and Nala today ❤🐾

The only thing grasshoppers are good for is feeding birds. And there are lots of other things birds can eat. Amazing trenching! We have a yard full of rocks underneath as well. We call it our Mining Operation. Every garden bed, every fruit tree, every project is a hard won battle. Blessings ❤

My old buck used to use that middle bar in the gate to launch himself over the top. That is what caused me to get rid of the males. Now, I have a friend that will loan me a stud for a couple weeks when I want to breed. One option you may consider is an anti-breeding apron. Some people have told me they work good.

That's not sweat! It's condensation, 'cause y'all are so cool! (See what I did there? ) 😂😂😂

Nala is a wonderful animal herders!

Go Chiefs!! Nala is doing so well with the feathers!!

Kyle is very good at what he does. Shannon, you are lucky to have a guy like him. You both are good hard workers.

Thanks for sharing another great video 😊 the trenching machine is amazing but I would think that all the vibrations are tough on the upper body 💪🏻💪🏻 hopefully Mario was unsuccessful with his attempt on poor Blue 🐐 you have your hands full with her goatlets and soon Mommas. Blessings to you both and all your animals and it was so nice to see Narla trying to herd the birds🙏🙏💕💕💕

The birds are molting. It happens on a regular basis. They get rid of old feathers and then regrow them. 🙂

Just put steps (with either the cinder blocks or the pallets) up to The water feeder at the bird cage... So Shannon can reach up to fill up the water feeder

Now, you have two working dogs on the farm!! Nala the bird herder, and Herc the LGD!! I love watching Nala with those birds. ❤ Love you guys! ❤ God bless.

Look into getting some ice paddles that restaurants use to cool food down. They're refillable and food grade.

Many farms have their male & female goats separated- once the male is weened it can be in the “Boys “ pen Then a 3rd pen to put male & females together for breeding- ❤

Can you epoxy Spruce’s horns to strengthen them?

The turkeys are growing so fast.They loved the water dish. Hope y'all catch the intruder trying to get the bird army.Great trench work Kyle. All the animals look great. Hope Mama has her kids soon. God Bless ❤️❤️❤️

Nala is good at herding the birds. It was funny when she just kept going around their pen. Spruce is still as cute as ever. I worry about his horns being to brittle. Did you find out anything about that. I was really feeling sorry for Blue until I seen her rubbing her tussie on the gate at Mario. Man goats are smart. It didn’t take him any time at all to figure out how to get through the fence to blue. Harry and Larry the little troublemakers. Luigi is Vu so sweet and quiet. I have never seen him causing and trouble and he sure likes when Shannon scratches and loves on him. Kyle you really tore that trench up. Aren’t you glad for machines that help you out. Less time and trouble. I couldn’t imagine how long it would have taken you if you had to do that by hand. The birds don’t seem to be to afraid of Nala. It is amazing when they come and let you know that they are ready to go into the coop. As always K&S Gets Out be safe, stay cool, enjoy your life and God Bless

Y’all might could use a coarse flat wood rasp (file) to shape/ clean up the ends of Spruce’s horns. Maybe ask a Farrier about it. Great to see the trench done!

Nala is a good herder and y'all didn't even train her to it she don't try to hurt them so smart 🤓🤓🤓🤓

I would either band Mario or send him to Chad or dad. When you want to breed, go get him, or rent one. He will eventually get to her, one way or the other. Or mama when she is ready.

that bucket could take a big ice cube or two. just take a couple of lidded food saver bowls, fill with water and freeze them then add to your bucket to cool the water down between cleanings on the hot days.

Awesome trench! We're not building anything! 100's for last 10 days. Thurs 107 with 115 heat index! In Miss! UGH! LOVE YOU GUYS. ❤

I take a plastic tarp and cut a piece big enough to cover the whole back end of the trap and zip tie it to the cage up to where the trigger plate is. This way they have no choice but to go inside to get the food, but when placing the food in it make sure its as far back as you can get it so it doesn't get under that trigger plate or the trap door won't close. Please break up the pop tart it's a little big. I take a cat food can and put my food in it. I just caught 3 raccoons with cat food. You will want to stake it down or put things around it so they can't move the trap.

Nala is the best “Bird Herder”. She’s so smart. Trench looks perfect.

What breed is Nala? I think she is amazing knowing how to herd the birds without hurting them. It seems to come naturally to her. Good dog!

be safe and careful 🕊️

Drop the bucket to the floor then fill it then lift it back up onto the table

Sounds like you had a lot of excitement at Shady Acres! A possible bird attack from something & a Mario attack! I hope poor Blue doesn't have any more goatlets! Kyle did great with that trencher. He's learning a whole lot of stuff he probably never imagined he would ever need to know! Hope the birds are cutting down the tick population!

Nala sayes I'm just checking the perimeter! Herc taught me how but I'm better at it cause I'm the princess!

If you put a deep freeze in the Shannon she shed shed office shed. I freeze milk jugs and soda bottles or whatever bottles and put them in my 5 gallon buckets with cups and it keeps it cools most of the day and at night it's ok

Good job with the trencher Kyle 👍🏻😊! Nola does a good job with herding the birds back into their home🥰! The goatlets sure are growing well🥰! Thanks for sharing, take care and God Bless🙏🏻🤗💕!

Try freezing a gallon jug of water and then put it in the birds water bucket and it will help keep the water good and cold. It should last at least 24 hrs.

The only way to deal with male goats is to keep them penned seperately with either high fencing or a full pen in between until youre ready for them to breed. Keep at least 2 together or a buck and weather together

Maybe the birds are molting it that time of year,but they are still young idk .... grandpa's chickens was molting❤

As a thought you could freeze a gallon bottle of water which would keep the water cool. You are doing a good job might make it easier

Are you planning on a chicken house before winter ? Love your progress !

Nala is the queen of the birds. She is such a good bird herder. Kyle that trench is beautiful wow that worked great. You would still be out there diggen if you didn't have that. Them rocks are impossible. I love watching you guys and love the bits out of you both. Thanks for sharing .Hugs and Loves 💕

Nala caught on to herding the birds so quick. She does a great job. Kyle, you are really killing that trenching job. It looks great. Whenever you can get a tool to do the job, I recommend doing just that. Knowing how much rock is on the land, it doesn't make sense to wear your body out trying to dig through it. Thanks for sharing this process. Have a Blessed day.

BOY THOSE BLUES BROTHERS ARE GETTING BIG!!!

Have to think about snakes but the Turkeys should take care of them

kyle you need to cover the bait end with brush so preditor has to use the door instead

Good job, you guys complement each other well

Yes, the boy goats should always be a pen away from the girl goats. Many have gotten pregnant through fences.

Build a piece on to the goat fence big enough to put your chicken run into so Hirk can keep them safe too..

Spruse is a smart little goat for sure . Love him .

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come on. May the lord bless and protect you and Kyle

Glad u two can talk about things and decide together the best decisions..I am so impressed everytime I see all the areas.your home,the Shannon She Shed.ect and how u laid everything out..the goat pens and how clean u keep it all and really everything around u..u have come so far in a short amount of time..Spruce is still the cutest and sweetest..maybe he is deficient in something with his horns being brittle..lord I hope Blue didn’t get hitched again.bless her heart,she needs a break b4 she is bred again.I’m sooo over these 90plus temps and 100plus index…I’m soo ready for Fall..but don’t want winter.it’s sad when I look forward to 86..I love 70s.and I love the light staying up til 9ish,…my building was already wired for electric but I need it ran from the building to the it to the house and a 220 plug put in for a mini split..I have a guy coming Monday to give me a price

If it's raccoons or opossums they will get through that chicken wire in no time if you upgrade to hardware cloth it will keep them safe

I was impressed that one guinea responded to your "guinea guinea" and turned right around. Ya know I think they are way too big for that coop in the back. That was some amazing trencher work, good job. Stay cool.

Shannon having any decor inspiration for your shoffice? Colour, turkey, goat, dog themes? Will you be putting in a bed in one of the lofts for visitors? Porch with rocking chairs and subtle party lighting?

A lot of goat farms have their buck or bucks in a full separate pen(a pen for each buck that are still intact) 100% of the time until its time to breed.

Please consider 1/4” hardware cloth 18” down on the ground all the way around & at least 2 or 3 ft up the side of the run. You should also consider putting it across the top. Chicken wire will not keep out raccoons. Love watching your little homestead grow.

That trench machine was great Kyle, and well done to you for sorting it all out! Good luck getting electric to Shannons shed. Hope you manage to catch the inteloper by the bird cage. Nala is doing her bit to help, bless her, shes had a big change in her life with the move and the animals at her time of life. Keep up your good work, Shady Acres improving well.🙋🎊🏡👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩

🐐🐐 Suggestion: a tarp over the fan at the pen for when it rains.

I just love Spruce so much. The birds are so precious. ❤

Nala girl is a great herding dog. So sweet, too. I agree that just moving areas to separate Mario away from Blue is going to be best in the long run. He's a handful! Hey amazing job Kyle!! Shanon as always love your video creations and editing. I'm learning. Not east. ❤

Suggestion: for putting up a game camera that will alert you when wild critters are out and about the bird roost, perhaps more than 1

I recommend you have Mario cut or banded. That is the only way to guarantee you don't have more goatlets. I always enjoy your videos. I hit like before I even watch so I won't forget because I know I'm going to like them.

That was so sweet tohear Shannon ,when you said you like the Turkeys to have cold water. I wish every one felt so compassionate about their animals.Kudos to you both for your genuine love of all your beautiful creatures. Love from Australia love your channel.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Kyle you did a great job with the trenches.

Our real feel here in Indiana got up to 115 this past week. I've had heat strokes several times so I had to stay inside under a/c. Your birds can molt a couple times a year. Part of that is shedding feathers. Dont do away with oppossums. They eat fleas and ticks. Nala could have been smelling the intruder around the outside of your coop. If Spruce only had thumbs there'd be no stopping him. Lol. It's very clear that you love all your animals. Even Mario. Ive seen where vets for zoos are putting depovera cylinders under animals skin once a year -dosage by weight. It would be great for you for planned breeding or birth control if your vet would consider that. It only takes about 20 minutes-not as much anesthesia and only once a year. Just a thought for you.

They are narwhals birds it’s so cute how she helps round round them up and how she’s going around the pen over and over. She’s a good puppy.😅

Shannon, I’m with you there about the grasshoppers! Before I moved here I thought they were pretty cool…..now…not so much. I walk out in my yard and they are jumping every which way it’s crazy….nope not so cute anymore🥴 You two have a blessed Sunday. Enjoy

It's something how they will stand in the water😀 like that. I have seen pigs do it and ALPACA'S do it. Never thought turkeys do it. That's cool.

Hi Kyle & Shannon I hope you get whoever is trying to bother your Feathers. Nala sure likes to herd. Poor Mario being teased by Blue, hopefully you got there in time Shannon. Fantastic job on digging those trenches Kyle. Both of you enjoy your Sunday. ❤🙏❤

Awesome job ❤

Nana has done well adapting to the country life! Go get em team!!❤

That trencher would’ve made my life so many ch easier, lol I dug a trench 27 ft X 18” deep to run a new drain for the dry well for grey water; it took me almost two weeks because I was doing it in the evenings after work which only gave me about 1 1/2 hours of light You did a great job Kyle!

That Nala is a Herding Princess, Now that she is in the Country! I think Her & Herc have talked.. Great Job Trenching Kyle, especially for Some parts of OUR BEAUTIFUL Missouri.. God Bless You Kyle & Shannon & ALL the Animals too..

Kyle where are your safety glasses? Please be careful and wear them. If a rock or stone flies up and hits your eye or both eyes that is dangerous. Love watching Nala, she is a great bird herder. Another great video.

Wow that tool is cool yo use .You sure have your hands full with the goats. I wish you all the best stay cool and thank you for sharing this story with us. Take care.

Sorry praying for you threw rough time 😢😢😢😢😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Prayers for health and safety!🙏❤🤬

Good idea to freeze the water bottles to put in the water bucket that feeds the automatic bird waterer. I know it would take several, and likely would need to be changed morning and evening, but while it's so hot, might be a useful tool.

It had to be Christina. That girl has had it in for you, Shanon, since day 1. 😂 Are you sure that your Dad didn't get the poptart, Kyle?

Oh Boy! So many challenges! I’ll keep a positive attitude for you both❣️☮️

HI FROM KAMLOOPS BC CANADA! NICE LOOKING SHE SHED!!!