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I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Growing up in the country in Ontario Canada my mother raised chickens for 17 years of my life. We had possums raccoons fox, and neighbourhood dogs that would try to get her chickens. The number one thing that saved our chickens, was having a herding dog. we ended up getting old English sheep dogs to protect our chickens. My mother in the morning would let her chickens out to our yard and they would eat bugs in the grass that go through my mother‘s garden and eat any of the bugs that were on the plants and any vegetables that were perhaps were starting to rot. The chickens are my very first friends. We live out in the country. The house which my father built I remember was put up on cinderblocks. That way allowed air to flow. But he did also put mesh before he laid the boards for the flooring. And we never lost a chicken in 17 years. Best of luck. And I am so happy your parents are back with you. It’s so true that it takes a village to raise a child. Having recently lost both my parents I miss my village.
Thanks for sharing all this! We’re so excited to start our chicken journey. Maybe you’re right… a dog might be the answer.
@@virginiacasserly2247 Good for you Virginia. How very helpful.Such ideas are so important . What can be said to avoid the 💔 heartbreak & trauma of chicken loss. When I lived in the countryside, I should have had chickens. My Border Collie Moonlight dog would herd the barn cats. Herding dogs are brilliant. I am very sorry for your grief. It is so inevitable. I do know that time does lessen the pain. To distract your mind with as enjoyable activities as you can find does help.And of course the magic of sleep is a tremendous release & relief. You probably know all what I wrote but I just wanted you to know that I appreciate your effort to assist!
Kylie y si pones en el piso esa piedras rocas que se ven en el video y una reja bien firme, suerte
What about a livestock dog? They will protect everything, including your children. 😊
Marten and foxes can dig a hole below the wire, therefore you have to have a wooden "tree house" for them. I would put a layer of wire inbetwwen two laserski of wood in the chickencoop.
I would find a local farmer/gardener who has chickens and get the eggs from them, you can see how they are raised and save all that work and help support them.
Was about to say the same thing, especially after watching my stepmother and the many trials she went through trying to keep her chickens alive for years. And she never had to deal with the many diseases chickens can have or at least didn't tell me given my kids were around them. Basically, if you want the equivalent work of a completely separate third (and fourth!) child at the same time you have your second, go ahead with the chicken plans. But they are a tremendous amount of work and predators will still get to them. The solar door sounds like a disaster waiting to happen (hawks fly around a lot during the day, and they luuuuv chickens!), and thinking you can leave for the weekend is a fantasy. You will end up attempting to keep them gathered in a pen, which means they won't be happy and running around, and you will still lose them to predators. Better to raise your own grains in the fields or more fruits and vegetables. Also, chicks take time to lay eggs, and chickens do not lay year round. Not to be negative, but the romantic idea of chickens with kids, all while doing your videos and managing your health and family life, etc., will be squashed quickly...after you have already made the investment. Also, as one mom said to me, two kids is triple the work, not double. That's not entirely true, but you do go from having one child who basically aligns with your interests to being outnumbered! As others have said, your cinematography is lovely. If you still want to provide chickens to the local animals (kidding, kinda!), wait until your kids are older and can help.
Guido is extremely lucky to have you as a partner
I think that works both ways
Kylie, we have chickens, 31 of them. We have predators, all kinds, even from the air. My husband made a dream chicken coop. It’s 4’ x 8’ with egg hutches on the long ends that I can reach in and collect the eggs, but are locked so nothing can get in or open them. A long plank for them to get into it from the completely enclosed Chicken Run. The run is about10’ x 24’ and about 10’ tall. He dug a trench around the entire the coop and run, about 2’ deep by 12” wide, packed it full of gravel and tamped it down, with 1/2” hardware cloth that goes down into the trench and then attached it to the frame that sits down on the gravel base, you can also put a layer of terracotta or something over the gravel to pretty it up. Ps) Do not use chicken wire. This is terrible, but I grew up with chickens and witnessed an animal being eaten through the wire. Predators are very crafty! But the main thing is to completely cover everything with the hardware cloth, and leave no gaps, no holes, for anything to come through. He even made windows that open and close for ventilation, but instead of a screen, he used the hardware cloth. We’ve had it for years and so far no predators have outsmarted, or been able to penetrate the fortress. The main thing that I would recommend, is when your chickens have been with you for a while, I would recommend only letting them out if you are around. Predators come at all times, they’re opportunist, and a fox can easily climb and hide and wipe out your entire flock in an instant, even during the day. What I do, is I am their ‘Free-ranger’ they love greens, Zinnias, vegetable scrapes, so I make sure they get fresh greens daily. As long as they’re protected, fresh air, fresh water, fresh fruit or greens, then there you go, you have happy, healthy, live girls and they bless you with beautiful eggs. Hope this helps. They are wonderful to have. Enjoyed the video, everything is coming together and you are looking radiant as usual. Thank you
Thank you so much! What fantastic advice. Will share all of this with my family. What exactly is hardware cloth?
Great advice 👍
@@KylieFlavell Also, just something else that I do for my ladies/chickens is during the winter, when greens are not available like in the growing season, we supplement them with Kelp. We buy it on line, 40-50 lb bag gets us through for a winter or longer. We offer it year around, but they really go through it more in the winter. And, because I know you’re conscientious about natural, safe ways to care for them, we mix Diatomaceous Earth in their food every day. You can sprinkle it in the nesting boxes, anywhere you want. It’s a natural dewormer, it kills any bugs, such as mites. We get the edible for human consumption. The only danger that I know of is that it is very, very fine, so you just want to wear a mask if you’re going to really stir it up, wouldn’t want to breathe a lot of the fine dust in. But for just mixing in their food, it’s fine. I use it in my organic garden, like down near the soil for pests, never where flowers are near, because it will kill bees or butterflies if they got into it. But as far as a child touching it or even getting it on them, it’s harmless. I use it around my own family and pets with no worries. One other thing someone told me years ago, is to always keep a bottle of Corid 9.6% in your chicken medical supplies, and it has saved my hens lives several times, it’s for Coccidiosis. And, something called Pick No More. Because once they get a wound, you must spray it or put this on it right away, they hate the taste. The point being, this is sad, but they will peck a hen to death if they are not stopped. We have had to separate a hen now and then until a wound heals. We keep a crate that we can put feed and water and isolate a wounded hen. I hope this doesn’t make you not want to have chickens, because as with anything you do, you learn, and you will have more joy than sorrow with them. They are so fun, and as with anything, you’ll become very familiar with their needs, just like being a mommy, you figure it all out. I know that you will read up on these suggestions and make your own decisions, but just wanted to share them with you. Hope this helps. Have a great day.
This really helps me as I would like have chickens and we have mongoose here in Hawaii.
My husband was a General Surgeon, for relaxation he built vintage looking furniture, on our little girls first birthday, he made her a beautiful wooden high chair, same as the one you bought, Sara turned 40 on 6/20 ❤
Wow wow wow! So much work has happened and to see all your ideas coming to life I’m so excited! Love the large windows and doorways.
I have a lot of chickens…in fact my 30 chickens quickly turned into 70-80 chickens. We LOVE them! I love to come and talk to them and spend time with them. They truly are a joy and John Franco will love them so so much, all my nieces and nephews go out there with my children. We built an extremely secure are for our chickens with zero fatalities and it’s been 2 years since we built our coop area. Our neighbors have foxes that live next door and stray dogs that run through our open property with no fencing. But what we did for chickens to keep them safe is to build a coop on cinder blocks. We used a very small and very hard galvanized wire around the coop. We attached the fine wire mesh down the bottom of the coop and pinned it down 2-3 ft out onto the ground around the coop. To prevent burrowing animals and small rodents like mice and rats from getting in. We also built a very long covered area with a roof for the chickens as they need shade and covering from weather. In this enclosed area we also put the fine mesh all the way around and pinned it down 2-3ft around perimeter on the ground as well. We have a real door on the coop which makes it secure from predators and so our chickens are very secure. In winter we let them run around the garden and our roosters keep them safe and keeps an eye on them. When they spot some hawks or other predators they call all the chickens in and they run back inside their enclosure. The wire mesh we got here in America off Amazon is called: GoldPeak Black Hardware Cloth 1/2 inch 72 inch x 100 Foot 19 Gauge Vinyl Coated Welded Wire Mesh Roll Chicken Wire Fencing Garden Fencing Mesh Wire Fence. I can’t recommend it more. It’s amazing!
Hi Kylie. We had chickens in an area with foxes. You need a double pen…a small pen with the coop, inside a larger one where the chickens can run around. Both pens need doors, as does the coop itself. The wire needs to be smaller mesh (get rat proof, as they will come around too and eat eggs), and you need to sink the wire in the pen down 2-3 feet. That way the pine martins or other creatures can’t tunnel underneath. If the coop is elevated off the ground, be sure also to sink wire down around its base. Chickens do like to roost…we had a small plum tree in our outer pen which they liked, and it was good for shade if it was hot. They need an area to dust bathe too, and of course chicken feed and water. There is a good book called Starting with Chickens by Katie Thear I’d highly recommend. the USDA websites in the USA are good, as are their state agricultural extensions for advice. You might want to consider getting a movable ark during the day so they can get onto fresh grass. Lastly, get a dog to watch over them…a herding dog as suggested below is a good idea. The predators stay away. Also, watch out for snakes…they like the eggs. Bantams are fun, but eggs are small, but they are good mothers. We had some great luck with Black Marans…nice layers. I’m sure the locals there will tell you the best breeds for the area too, and I’m imagining Gianfranco being fascinated with the chicks. Good luck, and thanks for your video!
This is all SO helpful! Thank you. I’ve been delaying buying a coop or any accessories because there seems to be just so much research to do before we begin. I’ll look for that book you recommended. 😊
Great comment!
God bless your parents and having them be part of your life. It will keep them young.❤
Kylie, your cinematography is breathtaking. It looks like a professional film. Thank you for the effort. Your videos are priceless.
♥️♥️♥️♥️ Thank you for giving me an audience to work for. 🎥👩🏼💻
Mom and Dad are back!! That’s wonderful ❤ Chickens are incredible to have around. I would sit and watch them bathe in the sun, each having their own personality. Good luck!
Kylie, having chickens is truly wonderful! We have 10 Chickens and a rooster, and they are more than enough for the eggs we need every week. During the day they are all around the property, and at the end of the afternoon we put them in the chicken coop. So they are very happy and so are we :)! having a dog will definitely help in keeping away unwanted predators, and it will be wonderful for the entire family having the presence of a dog, they are pure joy and love!
So wonderful to see the progress on the build! 🎉 Would you consider not having a bath tub in the bedroom and allowing that space to be open so the tenant can customize it for their lifestyle (e.g, study den, cozy reading area) - a much more useable space than a bath tub. It's in vogue now to actually have tubs outdoors! Also for kitchen lighting, consider track lighting (Omni directional) rather than hanging lights (mono or poly directional). No matter what you decide it will be beautiful....and practical. I know you'll make decisions so it's functional as much as beautiful. So exciting to see you making these plans. Thank you for taking us along and giving us a sneak peek ❤😅😊
So happy your mom and dad are back, they do so many fun things around the property! Feel better Kylie and rest when you can xoxo
I cackled out loud when Guido said “you don’t want the church to see You” when referring to the bathtub in the coop lol. I’m so excited to watch the progress! What a dream!🩷
So exciting your beautiful parents are back ❤
I love watching the grandparents
Helping! They’re talented and hardworking!!! Wish they lived with you enjoying your beautiful
City!!
I miss my parents!!!!
I knew immediately that you were sick. Get well to you and sweet baby boy!
Kylie, Hi!
I have been watching you now , probably 3 years. I love Italy. my Grandfather is from Sicily, so I am part Italian in my heart. I love watching you bake and make Gnocchi, etc.
I lived in Hawaii for 20 years and raised 5 big fluffy Rhode Island reds. They lay big brown eggs, with orange yolks. Beautiful,
Chicken Coop and run~ We made a raised pen and bottomless wire run for the garden. It can be used after a crop is finished, They eat any leftovers, and the bugs and fertilize the ground. Of coarse they have to go back in their coop at night.
To stop Predictors: Make fairly wide. 12 inch metal shields to fit around each pole leg of coop, slightly facing down. They can't get around them and they are slippery.
Our big orange fluffy cat liked to sleep on top of the chicken coop! Funny...
Hope this helps. Sincerely, Anna in Arkansas
My Grandfather had predators around his hobby farm . He built trenches arounds his chicken hoop and filled them in with large stones with the fencing going deep into the ground so if any predators borrowed down they would run into large rocks both on the outside of the fence line and inside the fence line. Took ages to build but it worked a charm. His chicken house was completely enclosed and built with wood with only a light window high on the door to enter and a sky light to let light in for the chickens. Roosting ledges were high up that hung from the ceiling so predators such as rats could not scale the wall and come along the poles. Poles supporting the fence out side were enwrapped with smooth metal sheeting so nothing could climb up easily. It worked a charm - not one chicken was take afterwards. He had chicken hoop wire but over lapped it several times to strengthen it and close the holes to reduced access for different predators. Hope this gives you design ideas. A fully enclosed chicken house against the winter cold might be a good way to go as its no fuss no bother - but I really liked the sky light as it it let the sun in at certain times of the day and made it more cheerful to clean periodically. I would have built a stone wall around the actual chicken house like what was done for the fence line as added insurance but my Grandfather trusted his handy work to keep his prized egg layers safe and sound. Totally agree there is nothing better than a home grown egg that your much loved hens produced . Best of luck coming up with a game plan.
Our shower doesn't have a door snd we LOVE it. Had to be sloped just right to keep from getting wet but it's nice to not have the glass to clean all the time
I love that you keep little Gianfranco from seeing phones. Good idea. I hope it lasts forever. Chickens are fun especially when the chicks follow Momma hen around, but her husband is so noisy in the morning. You wake up fast. Beautiful video, Thank you again and again...
Chickens are very hard to protect, all the predators are opportunists, and they wait for you to slip up and take advantage of those moments. We have had chickens over the years & the final four, which were almost like pets, each taken by the predators, it only takes one night of being late to lock them up & constantly protect them, it is a big job They brought us tremendous joy and lots of eggs, but now it just hurts so much when you know that the predators are waiting and will eventually get them. Perhaps you could find a local farmer who could take the responsibility because it is a lot of work and buy eggs from them. Huge fan of your channel and your beautiful, artistic framing.
Yes your mom flying after two days helped you cause you need it. A parent will always be a parent even when you are exhausted. Especially when your child is not capable of taking care of things themselves. It’s like being a robot. Eventually you will get the grip of being a mom and handle things yourself. Yes it’s hard at first being a new mom but eventually you will too be strong and independent and won’t need to rely on others constantly 🥰
Chickens bring so much joy to your lives, their funny personalities and their eggs. They will rip up your garden, even though the idea is lovely. My coops in Colorado ( transplanted Aussie) had no gaps where the opening was, you need it to be snug. We have Martens ( Ermine/weasels) skunks, raccoons, hawks, snakes and bears. We installed an electric fence which had great success. You can also have motion activated lights and sprays. This whole venture brings me such joy.
Picking out chicken varieties is fun too! Make sure you get some Polish and at least one Silkie. They are so sweet.
Good luck!
Thank God so so much for your wonderful parents who give their full support....cherishable people...much love to you all.🎉🎉❤
Hi Kylie! I don’t watch tv but LOVE your videos!!! Will you be using your lovely little cabin in the winters? Perhaps a bookcase facing the couch with hooks on the end facing the kitchen for coats and a little shoe rack underneath? I live in a small little beautiful apt that I love. However, if I could design it myself, I would incorporate a little multifunctional mudroom space in that would be ever so valuable! Also, we had chickens raised from egged in an incubator and loved up (handheld) by our little ones. They were affectionate and the multicolored eggs were delightful! Our dogs DEFINITELY helped with predators with warning barks! Good not just for chickens, but loved ones too!
Thank you SO much!!! ❤ Yes, the idea is to rent the cottage all year round. Winters are cosy but very sunny here so it’s a lovely time. I completely agree with you on the bookcase. How amazing to start with chickens from the beginning! 🐣
So very nice to see your parents by your side helping out !!!!!
Suggestion, from practical point, from left: the fridge, the sink, the cooker. And between working area as fits the best. You take things out of fridge, wash them, process them and then cook.
Thanks for sharing Kylie, I am a communicator and would climb a mountain to hear and listen, I have some family that would rather cut off speaking than work it out. I think people are afraid of being wrong and wont put the effort forward to keep closeness. Relationships can be like clothing that has lost a button, or has a small stain or tear. You can throw it out or repair it. I will always say about Love that it shows up best in commitment. If we are commited for life we will climb that mountain, even if after trying we dont totally agree. Love says I will try even though its hard.
Sadly, I think many people today are afraid of confronting things and communicating and it’s such a shame because years or decades can be lost. So many families these days barely speak to each other because of some altercation that no one can resolve. It’s hard, as you say. ❤
Chicken coop. Has anyone suggested a repurposed caravan? Practical and can be made to look very cool. Popular here in Oz.
Another superb video! What a joy to watch. Hope you and Gianfranco feel better soon!
Thank you so much, Carol… or is it Carole? 😊
Your episodes are always so so beautiful Kylie! Thank you for all that you share ❤ Xx
You are so generous to share the highlights of your rich and fascinating life - and we are so fortunate that you are able and care to do it in an artful way. Your videography and story telling is seamless and engaging. I’m always ‘in’ your videos - never distracted by an amateurish production quality. Your POV and talent grabs and holds! Thank you Kylie. Can’t wait for next week. (So glad that your parents are with you and that you’re feeling better.)
I just finished the video and enjoyed seeing the apartment's progress. I like the vintage shopping the big green glass bottles hanging up were so beautiful. I am glad your parents are back. They are a treasure, Kylie!
Happy Birthday and WOW, your talent, dedication and skill in creating that beautiful fabric is brilliant! In 100 years time, I can see a future Chatalenne admiring your work and working out how to preserve it.
Hope you are feeling better soon. It’s always a blessing to have family around to help out and provide support. Love the plans for the building. As always, the filming of the beautiful scenery is fantastic 😍😘
Just a thought …having a light over the work area is often better than coming from behind it.
Thank You for being, honest and forthright. God Bless🙏🌹❤️
You are right about not being able to trust labels these days, especially free range eggs. It will be amazing to have your own and I am sure you will both do an amazing job of it with the help of your amazing parents.
Truth
Hi Kylie, I've had chickens for decades. Here in the Ozarks I've dealt with every imaginable predator. I work part-time
When I'm not here, the chickens stay locked up in an old stone building. They are locked up in the evenings between 4-5 pm. They are very pretty, very spoiled, and live as safe as I can possibly keep them.
Kylie! You could make the whole bathroom like a wet room and have the shower like rain water the head of the shower is in the ceiling that way no need for glass shower partition.
I purchased a booked “Backyard Chickens: Beyond The Basics” and have been reading it when time allows. I doubt I will ever have chickens, but it’s so informative and just plain enjoyable reading. Everything you two are working on is lovely. Thank you for sharing.
Dear Kylie - thank you for your sumptuous photographs and clear and interesting thoughts. Some random thoughts from me. Why must you have a bathtub in the new property? I think if you check comparable properties you will learn many have only a shower. Or if only you could find a hip bath tub, it would take up much less space. Chickens are wonderful, but a lot of work. Also there is the chance for a predator who would create a disaster, which you would find very upsetting.
I buy my eggs from the local feed store where they sell chicks.
I-always save your posts for times when I am low in spirits. You bring me much joy. Thank you.
The cinematography of your videos is outstanding! I can't wait to see what breed of chickens you choose ❤🐔✨
Good job Guido explaining the bathroom going to be perfect ❤
All the views are spectacular, what a blessing to live in such a beautiful place. ✨☺️
We’re very lucky.
I agree with Guido, a large mirror in the pollaio bathroom would be great to reflect the view and make the room feel bigger, I would add a bidet hose to the toilet and omit the bidet pedestal to also gain more room. ❤
i feel like i’m watching a movie everytime i watch your episodes🥹🤍🤍
I have seen you struggle for some time now. I can't recommend a schedule for feeding and sleep for children enough. It really trains them as to what is healthy for them. I will help you so much as well.
Absolutely beautiful video, your calm manner of telling us your day to day life story is so calming and inspiring. I also live in a little village in the mountains in the north of Spain Navarra, not so warm as where you are but equally tranquil. Enjoy your pregnancy and much love to your family and parents. Mucho cariño desde Ayegui .
Thank you so much, Esther. How beautiful it must be where you live. ❤
Don’t forget about overhead predators, they can be faster taking your chickens than the ground predators.
L0ve photography & all planning of new apartment!
The "cottage" is looking lovely! I'm just wondering if you had considered NOT putting in a dishwasher, given the intimate size of the space and how many people would actually stay there. That would free up some storage/cabinet space. Just a thought.
I thought the same.
I would skip the dishwasher.
Indeed! And was a fridge mentioned?
It’s going g to be beautiful that little apartment. Love these videos. ❤😊
Enjoyed the video, be well ❣️
It's insightful to listen to the true communication between you and Guido as you discuss the plans for the project. You compromise so well. You are glowing.🤗
Kylie- for the cottage, why not simply install a toilet with an integrated bidet? That would be most efficient with the small amount of space.
Regarding the bathtub in the bedroom; instead, what about a hot tub outside? A tub in the bedroom might interfere with the beautiful view and create conflict between those who want a long, private, relaxing tub soak and the partner who wants to sleep . Just an idea.
It is always a special day to relax with a Kylie video. I wish I had the words to properly thank you.
When I first came upon your channel, you were walking around this old building. What a lot has happened since then!
Arghhh it’s been so long since we started this initial project. We didn’t even intend to live here full-time back then! 😊
Hope you are feeling much better - thank you for posting today - it was honestly the highlight of my day. I love listening to you and Guido plan the reno - in two different languages, completing each other’s sentences. So beautiful. Love the renos and the food episodes - I look forward to each new post. ❤
So glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Hi! My husband and I live in New Orleans and we actually have a chicken coop. My husband built it from an old deck we repurposed.
I would say the best piece of advice I can give you is to make sure you use hardware cloth and not chicken wire. Use this as well for your predator apron under ground.
I live in Texas and we have a lot of predators when it comes to protecting chickens. It's best to get a barrier into the ground because even dogs can dig a hole to get under a coop. I don't think you need to pour concrete. Can you dig a trench and drop stones into the trench and build your coop on top of that? You're only needing to create a barrier where wolves and such can't dig through and under to get into the coop. Also, I would use a fine, but strong mesh for the coop walls so that snakes can't get through. I don't know if you have predatory birds, but they can swoop down and get to your birds when they free range. You might want to also consider a chicken tractor with wheels to move them around in during the day to free range or build your coop fairly close to a thick brush so they can run into it for protection. Chickens are very smart. I had chickens and chicks, and the hen would watch for bird predators and run her chicks into a thick brush on my property. Not sure if you have racoons, but they're very smart and are able unlatch the locking mechanisms on doors, etc. Lastly, I would get a rooster to watch over the birds.
I love the idea of converting/adapting the stone pig styes into chicken coops...perhaps with an extra secure exit that is predator-proof.
Yes! I was going to suggest this. Pig sties can be adapted into chicken coops and they can be more secure once they're in for the night. We have had many chickens over the last twenty years here in France. My husband made our first chicken's house from wood we had already and it was quite rustic looking. When we bought the house they had chickens which were using an old pig stie at night, which was more secure. They obviously need perches, straw etc. We relocated the hens because the sties were too close to the house and garden, and we wanted them to have a good area to free range. I'm afraid we lost chickens to predators several times because we liked to let them roam. It can happen in daytime if you are not around. So ideally you want a large fenced area for them with trees for shade and for perching. There are plenty of good suggestions in the comments below. We loved having our hens and the wonderful eggs. And we did like to see them around the garden. If they go in your potager they will eat the greens as well as the bugs so we didn't let them in. We fenced our potager. I'm sure you will have a wonderful chicken coop with all the advice below. Thanks for a great video. Lovely to see progress on the renovation project. I remember some years ago when you first stood with Guido, discussing what you might do with it! Love all your renovation projects you have done over the years. Beautiful filming as always. Nikki
So nice to have this lovely chat, Kylie! We are all concerned for your health and pray that you will be well for the remainder of your pregnancy❤. I have friends with chickens and they rely on a fenced enclosure with a “chicken tractor” that can moved around inside to expose fresh pasture. The tractor is on wheels and can be moved aroun by hand. Still, they have had problems and now have dogs.
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Loved this video! So happy to have you in my life. Loved the "leeking" concept. Very eloquently explained. Loved the layout of the new "hopefully rental" the views throughout the seasons are gorgeous. Love the idea of building the chicken area in the old pig area. Automatic motion lights might help as well as wire mesh instead of chicken wire...good luck with this. The kids will love collecting the eggs sooo much.❤❤❤
Thank you so much, Katy. What a sweet thing to write. I’m sitting here drinking my morning green juice, planning my next video and feeling so grateful to have a viewer like you in my life.
God bless you and everyone around you ❤
Thank you so much for this absolutely beautiful video, Kylie. The whole thing was breathtaking and just what I needed. Italy fills my soul.
It’s amazing how powerful it is to feel seen and heard. I don’t have to agree, just listen and reflect back.
The Guest House is progressing beautiful.
I always love update on it.
I remember it used to be Chicken Pallaio .
Now you need another Chicken Pllaio.
Time to convert Pig sty.
Thank you for taking us on your trip. I hope you’re feeling a lot better . ❤
Did I miss where the fridge is going to go in the guest house?......its going to be so beautiful!!!! I love watching you so much!🇨🇦❤
I have a standard metal chicken coop and then I built a 4 meter sort of cage that has the coop in it. I used very small hole type of fencing and then also put the fence on the floor as you showed. When I am in the olive grove I let them out and have a soft net that I place over a nice area and they roam freely in a pretty big space. Then I move the whole thing every 4 months so that it fertilizes the ground but I never get to it stinking :9
So glad you are able to continue with your building project. It is fun to imagine what you want there.
another beautiful video. I searched online and scents that Weasels hate is male urin, gasoline covered rags. keeping rodents away also keeps weasels away , peppermint, hot peppers and citronella. I use peppermint oil and cedar oil to keep mice and spiders out of my house. I have to be careful with the peppermint as it can be toxic to cats and dogs and we have 2 dogs. so I run the diffuser at night in the kitchen to keep mice out. Hope you feel better Kylie! What a Blessing that your parents can be there to help out.🥰
How interesting. Thanks for the tips!!
The intro music already warms my heart ❤️
Wow, you were so quick!
Hi I think there's a competition. Out here in RUclips land what else do we have to do.? Things that we want to put off rather how to curl up with a cup of coffee and watch you're beautiful presentations that are so elegant. I am being honest they really are lovely. They're much like you so now I'm going to sit down and enjoy maybe some turkey toast on sourdough I made one last night. I enjoy getting ahead of Canadian Thanksgiving taking care of the one in the freezer first. I don't know if you like rutabaga. I don't even know if you do turkey 🦃 much. It is definitely a go to Thanksgiving choice generally in North America. It is such a terrific meat. Anyway to make the gravy after the bird has been removed, I drain all of the turnip cooking water into the roaster. Then of course to get all of the Browning and drippings from the turkey into that gravy is the object. I use a thickener of white flour and water and once it's all surreptitiously not leaving one scrap of Browning out (I'm smiling) it is the magic ingredient to the best turkey gravy on the planet as far as I am concerned .I have incredibly good taste! After all, here I am enjoying your video. I am of the opinion, exquisite taste, by that meaning preferences. Quality of time well spent! I did run on didn't I. I hope you have an opportunity to make a turkey with rutabaga water gravy. I do cube the rutabaga & coat it with a raw quality honey and butter mix.Then a grating of nutmeg. I love nutmeg. It's terrific on garlic buttered green beans as well! Ciao...
Such a beautiful video! Just perfect. Thank you.❤
In German those weasels are called Marder. They destroy everything. Car engine parts included when parked outside. My older sons see them walk across our terrace in the middle of the night. With that said, many neighbors do have chickens and pet bunnies. As long as they are secured at night ( inside a solid house/coop) there have been no issues.
Your videos always hit the right note. The music, the scenes, everything and then there's you and the amazing life you have created. And oh, you're beautiful without makeup. I hope Guido appreciates it too. And I know that pregnancy, while a blessing, still presents challenges even in your wonderful, amazing partnership.
An outdoor bathtub would save space inside and look fabulous. I’ve seen it done before with indoor-type bathtubs. As always, love your videos!
You may need a guardian dog. But happy day that construction is progressing.
I would not recommend it because she has small children and probably limited time to train it.
@@hollyssimplelife1634, is it not possible to buy a guardian dog that has been trained? But even so, would it be bad to allow their little one to see the dog being trained? I would imagine that the dog needs to be socialized to be around people, and young children.
. Kylie and family. Good Day. So enjoyed this video. Love the way you and your husband were sharing your plans for the new dowelling. You two are so gentle to each other.
. Have you and your family considerated adding a dog. I am disabled, amputated right leg (cancer), my Service Dog Mikko is my wonderful companion. She is a Doberman Pincher. They are great with children and protect your property.
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Seize Life___Diana
San Diego, California USA
What a lovely surprise to find a new video from Kylie! Thank you so much. I shall enjoy watching. All good wishes from England x
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Thank you for another lovely video. It is interesting to hear everything you must consider when designing and building a chicken coop. It is great that your parents have returned. They are so hard-working and supportive of you, Guido, and Gianfranco. What a joy to be together.
I remember the first video I watched, you & Guido in the Coop, you had beige pants and I think boots, with a crisp white button down top. You were discussing renno ideas. From that to this is magical. The views are spectacular as is your work which you may get sick of my posts, but you know your trade for sure, one of the best out there.
Kylie, it was so much fun seeing all the lovely, colorful buildings in the little town you all visited. It was also fun to imagine the renovation when it’s complete. The large windows and doorways will be absolutely spectacular! I’m sorry that you and Gianfranco were sick but how wonderful your parents are with you, just in time. Prayers for you, the baby, and all your family. Be safe and well!
Thank you, sweet Maria! 😊
We're so happy to see the progress being made on the chicken coop! We started watching your channel just before you started discussing what you and Guido wanted to do with it, which was 3 years ago, maybe 4, we can't remember. It will be a delightful haven with such spectacular views and a surprising amount of privacy.
The bathroom may be small but that's not where your guests will spend their time, (although I would love to take a long shower in there enjoying that view!) and finding a romantic, old sink will certainly create a charming ambiance for the space.
Having chickens and keeping them safe from predators will definitely be a challenge. Hopefully someone will have good advice to effectively keep the critters out!
😊😊😊😊 thank you Carol!
Thank you Kylie, when I see your notification I still feel lovely anticipation of what you have to offer, it is always beautiful.
Just beautiful photos. You capture well your property.
The chicken coop apartment will be lovely, so much work has been done! The only question I have is : when can I move in? 😜
Kylie, thank you so much for the techniques to make disagreements more productive. Love how enthusiastic Guido is about the pollaio! So glad your parents are back! Take care so you'll be ready for your next bambino/a ! 🥰
I really needed to hear the 2 suggestions from your therapist. Especially, the 2nd one. I have an online therapist and have been dealing with family issues. This is very helpful.
Your layout for the new home is nice. I think it will be beautiful. This was an interesting vlog. ~Terri 😊
I’m so glad it was what you needed. ♥️ Hope things resolve for you soon.
We love watching your videos.
Have you shown us your parents cottage? It is so wonderful to have them with you.
Kylie, what you can do with chooks (guess where I'm from) is put mesh on the floor too so it's a sealed box effectively. You can then lay dirt and straw over the floor mesh. More expensive but at least you don't have the heartbreak of losing your birds. Those prefab metal coops are good, and you can also move them if you choose the wrong spot. Good luck with it, and I hope you are all well again. Perfect timing for your parents' return.
Thanks Judith! That’s a good tip! I haven’t heard the Aussie name for them for a while. 🥰
Such a wonderful family, love how you eat together, can’t wait for the roof to go on. ❤️❤️
if you do: bench, then sink, then work space, then stove/oven...where does the refridgerator go?
My husband built our coop and run like Fort Knox. Nothing will get in. Here are some tips: Build it rather than buy one. Premade coops are poor quality. Put it 2 ft off the ground using plywood floor then hardware cloth then linoleum. A predator will not think to dig upward. Wrap the run with 1/2 inch hardware cloth then wrap the bottom 3 ft with 1/4” hardware cloth (so a double layer of hardware cloth along the lower part). Make a skirt with your hardware cloth about 2 ft out (all the way around) and anchor down. Ours is anchored with pins then there’s brick on top. A predator will not think to start digging 2 ft out. I give them 3-4 hours of free range time in the later part of the day and they put themselves in when it starts getting dark. That’s when I lock them up. I use the carabiner clips in addition to the slide latches. Hope this was helpful. I adore my chickens. Best thing I’ve ever done ❤️
I also don’t allow them in my veg garden. I want my worms plus I don’t want my soil disturbed
Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts!
Beautiful video, Kylie! What does it say about 'greedy girl me" that I squealed with delight when I saw that this episode was 38 minutes!! even before I viewed it! And of ALL the influencers that are supported by betterhelp, they struck GOLD with you as a partner!...I felt you gave me, personally, my very first therapy session with your wise words! Brava!
Free range chickens produce the best eggs, no doubt. The yolks are a deep orange and delicious and the hens themselves are a joy to watch. Our coop had a south-facing window to keep them warm in the winter as well as an enclosed run. However, they are definitely tough to keep safe as preditors are cunning, inevitably finding a way to get at them. Sadly, I finally gave up the effort. Perhaps if you can find a reliable source for your eggs? In any case, I wish you the best. I love your videos. They are both romantic and enchanting.
Thank you so much. Yes, our neighbour, the sheep farmer, seems to have so much trouble protecting them. That’s why I’m so reticent to begin before we understand the safest approach.
I just love the videos about design. The sinks are so incredible, even that little one you bought is awesome. What an incredible location for the extra guest space. I can’t imagine anyone not loving it. Very exciting to have your parents back.
I bet they look so forward to being there when they are away. You are blessed Kylie. No one’s life is all easy, but a great setting sure does make the hard times more palatable. 😂
Have a fabulous week.
The use of electronic fencing is effective.