My teenage boys take a break from their study to watch you each week. You have become part of our routine. Your sharing, of the beauty of your home has inspired and enriched our lives. Thank you Martijn. God's richest blessings mate.
Sometimes chickens become egg bound and get a bit wobbly legged, this can lead to death. - if this happens give them a teaspoon of olive oil administered directly down their beak. We kept a lot of chickens and this is some of the best advice We received.
But better not to pour anything down a chicken’s beak but try to tempt them to eat themselves. This is due to the particular anatomy of a chickens upper digestive tract.
@@zk4929what? If they get broody on an infertilised egg they can kill themselves too. They arent going to make less eggs if you leave them, thats not how chicken biology works. If they were really stressed like you insinuate they wouldn't be laying.
I’m sorry that your little hen passed away. The masonry stove design is pure genius. As always, thank you for sharing some of your life with us. You make my life better.
Martijn is blessed, as are those who find themselves wholly immersed and moved by this Elysian getaway lifestyle and all its teachings. The chapters gift humanity by transcending chaotic worldliness, offering immense solace on the rest day.
Please, Martijn, wear a mask when creating dust from the walls. We all want you around for a long time... and healthy. Lungs are very precious. Your videos are amazingly beautiful.
This may have been your best video so far. So much heart. There was rest, and sun tans, and progress, the cabin walls look great, the grass looks great. Family (chicken) was missed, bell peppers achieved. A great balance of the things of life. Beautiful music and videography. Thank you again Martijn for allowing us some of your mountain journey.
The way the chickens gather around you demonstrates clearly that they are happy birds. Most certainly, the one you lost had a good life. As someone who grew up on a farm, the only thing that I can matter of factly say is - that's farming. I say it without any scorn, judgement or aloofness. It's hard. One becomes very attached to animals, but there will always be this continuous cycle of life and death. One is rewarding, the other hurts. On a more positive note, the grass outside of the cabin is growing well and externally, it really is beginning to look like a home. The pointing on the inside is quickly having a similar effect on the inside and it won't be long before the cabin really starts to feel like a home.
Beautiful music and picturesque video of your holiday by the sea. You are a true artist Martijn. Your chicken had a good life. I am sorry for your loss.
A big part of these video's (to me) is the chickens. I guess you just learn as time goes by how to care for them. Martijn loves his chicks too. I love it when He talks more...his words are so loving and kind...seems like he never gets discouraged. The new green grass is beautiful. I look forward to the Sunday's when we all can watch a new video.🥰💯👍🐔
Hi Martijn, it's such a privilege to follow you on your journeys. I also went away for a week and couldn't seem to get back into my projects (albeit much more modest - I'm 77) but I realise since watching your latest video, I was missing my weekly dose of inspiration. One caution, any dust that contains sand, as when you're brushing down the grout, exposes you to the risk of silicosis (a nasty chronic lung disease)if you're breathing it in over time - I'd suggest a mask would be a good idea.
I agree. An old schoolfriend was working in that area for people who suffer from it. Id be buying a mask and also something yo cover your eyes when tipping the cement or whatever into the bucket and grinding the excess off the stone. Its better to be safe now than sorry later. No turning back with that...
@user-uq6gl5nw7b Great advise on the lung protection. It’s so important to protect them from the many things Martijn gets into. Many have mentioned it. I’ve seen him pull his head away from the fine dust when pouring the dry product, but he needs to use a good quality mask. His lungs are quite possibly being damaged. All the others in your comment are so right as well. His eyes need protecting as well. We can hope that Martijn will choose to protect his organs, we all have our one body. 💚 from Texas
The opening sequence was stupendous. So beautiful and awe-inspiring. So sorry about your chicken. When I saw the chapter heading "sad news" it was a gut punch. We all love your chickens.
Hi Martijn! Do not leave so much food available to the chickens because it inevitably attracts rats. It is best to give the right amount of food daily because if the rats discover the supplies then it will be a tough fight to get them out of the coop. 👋
hi Martijn I was wondering if you add a small amount of apple cider to the water also red pepper flakes these are good for Diseases and overall health and the pepper flake is not hot for the chickens
So sorry about the gray chicken. Of course she had a good life! The shot from inside the coop when you were walking up the hill was precious! As soon as they noticed you walking up, they all ran to that side of the coop, so excited to see you! I was (literally) laughing out loud, imagining what they were thinking ... "Oh look! Here he comes! And he has something new for us! What could it be?" It didn't take them long to figure out it had food in it. :) So yes, she did have a good life, Martjin. As do you! I can hardly wait to see the masonry stove in action. It will keep your whole house warm this winter. (And the dormice, too.)
I love how some green grass around the first cabin transforms it from a building site into a finished natural setting. And it's amazing that summer is more than half gone. Not long ago you were battling deep snow!
Hope you had a nice break Martijn. I would suggest treating the wall with distilled white vinegar to kill the current mold. It will also help with neutralizing the smell you mentioned that has built up in the cabin while keeping it all natural. Tnx and great work!😊
You might try using a dehumidifier, works fast and removes moisture quickly. Just a thought. We have to use them in Ga all summer, you won’t believe how much moisture they absorb in a day, it’s massive.
I’m so sorry about Gray chicken. Yes, I hope she had a good life and I also hope that the other chickens remain healthy and adjust to Gray chick’s absence. RE: MOLD - You are smart to be vigilant and may want to research remedies. Mold is insidious and challenging. To discourage further growth, in addition to remedies (eg, bleach, cleaning products, essential oils, industrial products), you should consider setting up a space heater in the cabin so everything dries quickly and thoroughly. The pervasive dampness of the cabin due to shade, moisture in the ground, atmospheric humidity and the tendency of some rocks to retain moisture all complicate the situation. Furthermore, the “manure” smell you complain of is likely the many years of excrement and urine of the mice. Mice have no bladder control and communicate their whereabouts with urine trails. Their excrement is in the soil in the cabin and all around. This is quite unhealthy to inhale. Again, the interior will require an extremely thorough cleaning. You may even consider replacing the floor boards. I get this stuff because I’ve had to deal with it as well in a couple of homes. The mice scent will not go away without giving this issue close attention. It will not go away over time either. I know you won’t want to hear this, but if I were you I’d replace the floor boards as after all these years they must be saturated with mice dung and pee, and I’d point the outside of the cabin, which, in fact, is more important than pointing the inside for keeping them out. I’d also set up traps and get a couple of cats. You just can’t underestimate the damage they do.
So grateful for this comment about the mold and hope he heeds it. Martijn, if you're not familiar with medicinal plants, your botanical friend will know what teas you can drink for the mold and mouse waste exposures to keep your lungs and immune system healthy Addressing mold with bleach or H202 or even sprayed grapefruit seed extract won't permanently eliminate it. It will form spores until the environment is friendly for it again, then grow. Consider a routine dispersal of soil probiotics in the air. Harmless to us, mold eaters, and an ecological solution. All of us should do this because any structure with plumbing is susceptible to damp and leaks, even in dry climates, but especially when there is known mold anywhere.
Maybe the use of an air purifier while this situation is not resolved would be also good. If the smell is so pervasive, perhaps a mask will not solve all the problems? But of course there is the problem of spending electric energy with the air purifier. Still, it may be a good investment.
I’m in Ohio USA. I enjoy your videos immensely. The view you see every day is heaven ! I’m happy that you are taking time off away from the ‘estate’. You work soo hard. I love the chickens, and sorry about your loss.
Add me to the Ohio USA list. My condolences for the passing of the little grey girl. Nice of you to show her respect burying her. Her body rests on a majestic Alpine Mountain. But if you believe in reincarnation she’ll be back. I was happy when you added these sweet chickens to your daily living.
My wife and I are from Minnesota, where your stove and Red Wing boots are made. We love your episodes! We love the Alps and your place is special! I am 60 years old but can dig and work for hours. I’d love to help you with your landscape walls next summer. Or take care of your chickens next time you go on holiday.
Hey! A good option for pointing the exterior would be to tint the mortar really dark brown, getting close to black. Dark filler usually looks good in my opinion. The eye expects to see darkness between cracks and it allows the material to stand out and look more traditional like you mentioned. You could keep its plane deeper in the rock too, so it really looks unpointed from any distance. You could do a test patch anyway. Love the videos. Thank you.
I am thinking about all the spirits evolved in the original building of this place, all these men and women who lived around. I am sure they are watching you with great consideration for the work you are doing.
I’m sorry for losing the grey chicken…they now know you, they follow you and when you walk toward the coop they run to you…and no doubt, yes, you do take good care of them…oh btw, Portofino was beautiful…thank you for including a glimpse of your mini vacation 🙏
Lovely transition from the sea to your forest; boats to cabins… sorry about “la Grigia( the grey one)”. Do the other hens miss her I wonder???. Good to have you back. X
Hello again from small town Texas. I am so sorry for the passing of your little Grey chicken. Losing an animal you raise and take care of is difficult. I love the progress you made on the cabin and your grass is really growing fast. Missed you last week but I'm glad you were taking time for yourself. God bless ❤
Yay! I’ve been waiting for the beautiful stone walls to be filled with mortar, it’s going to look amazing. I often think it’s like Game of thrones “Winter is coming “ with all the preparations and battening down the hatches ready for the cold weather. You needed a break and it was well deserved. Sorry to see you lost one of your chickens. I look forward to the next video and what you’ve been doing in your beautiful green valley🦋
Opening scenes: heavenly. The walls are WoW! I love to watch Martjin as he’s a good master to copy in his approach to task: slow steady present and focused. I then go about my day emulating him on my modest piece of sylvan paradise. Lovely to see Portofino again. Thank you so much for your offering Martijin.
You look tanned and relaxed Martijn. Good to have you back. Some people will say it's only a chicken but they do nest in your heart, so sad. When/if egg bound a warm bath with Epsoms greatly helps. Sterkte en voorspoed op jou Italiaanse pad!
I’m so sorry about your lovely chicken. 😢 Each chicken has its own personality so you so miss her. Just remember you gave her a very happy life in a beautiful location foraging in the sunshine. Much better than the vast majority of chickens. Thank you 🙏
I do love Sunday mornings! A gentle wake up with coffee, breakfast and Martijn. So sad about your chicken Martijn, what a wonderful life she had with you though ❤️❤️
Looks like a lovely holiday for you, well deserved. RIP little grey chicken, had a wonderfu life, Martijn, no doubt. We knew you'd be away but you were missed here. Welcome back!
What an idyllic break. Two totally natural blessed places shared by you in one video. Made me realise that you are modern master of creating your own sense of place with a global consciousness.
The roof is wonderful. A lot of hard work. You are a master carpenter. You are very particular and fussy about your work. You are a wonderful artist and, apparently, a really nice guy. I can’t wait to watch your next video. Thank you for the enjoyment watching these give me.
your vision from your computer sketch ups are really coming to life with the grass coming in, also sorry about chicken. Keep up the wonderful work and glad to have you back!
I've done pointing on similar walls and have found that using rubber gloves (that are continuously dipped in water) does a great job of pushing the mortar into the cracks and giving a smooth finish and you end up with less mess to clean up.
I was thinking exactly the same but when he explained that the middle part of the wall was dirt an small rocks and he not only wants to point the wall but also fill as many holes deeper inside i get why he is doing the way he is doing it now. He probably got advise from local builders. Maybe it is actualy a two mans job, one man using the machine and another directly pointing afterwards with what you mentioned rubber gloves. And about the mold somebody mentioned vinegar which i think is a good solution or because he is spraying, i think, water before starting pointing a water solution with vinigar is the best and probably safest way to deal with the mold.
I come to a pause in your Video and say "Don't end, don't end, don't end. Then a sigh of relief when there is more to watch. Thank you for sharing a beautiful slice of your life. ❤❤😊😊
Sorry about your loss, I may not know how to take care of chickens but I know how it feels to lose a pet, but on a brighter side, the entire place is getting beautiful every week, its slowly turning into a relaxing place like home. Thanks for taking us with you to that amazing vacation place.
Pointing is quite the project, its looking nice. Thanks for sharing the scenes from portofino, beautiful. Fresh eggs and garden veggies for breakfast :)
Hi, Martjen! I missed you last week but agree you needed a holiday. Your videos are so tranquil and beautiful. They are an hour of peace in my week. In fact, I rewatch them when I feel overwhelmed and they help me find my center again. Thank you for making them. Sorry about Miss Gray Chicken.
I do not get to see your videos often but when I do they are spectacular. And, everytime I watch I notice you are getting younger. Hardward mush really be good for us. Amazing
Hello Martin,I truly enjoy watching you every Sunday, such a treat. You are such a patient man with your labor of love. You are blessed to have the opportunity to live life this way. I am from Florida and would love to live in Italy. Thank you for sharing your life with us ❤
I've been watching the early videos. I am up to #17. It's wonderful to see things I didn't notice the first time. Seeing today's video a little bit early is a lovely treat.
Somehow video #80 appeared again on my RUclips feed this morning. I’m all caught up on the videos but going back in time to watch this one again was still worthwhile. There are many things I have forgotten, so it’s nice to have them while I await the latest one tomorrow morning. 😊
We were in Paesana, not far from you last week, starting renovations to our mountain house and we enjoyed watching the storms too. I have missed a few of your latest vids due to our own project but will catch up soon. We found your channel by chance and luckily at the beginning of your mountain journey. It gave us the inspiration to look at this area in Italy and we bought our mountain house becauseof it. Hopefully our paths will cross one of these days. Much appreciate your journey and how it has given us the beginning of ours.
The basil is doing great. Garlic, basil, olive oil and pinoli from Italian pine trees makes great pesto. My heart sunk a little at the news of the speckled hen..... You're living the dream,albeit with a lot of hard work
Love your content week after week Martijn. The photography and attention to detail is top notch and so happy for you that you are allowing us all to watch your dream come together. Cheers from las Vegas sir!
I'm sorry you lost your grey chicken; I know how easy it is to get attached and lose one. On a more positive note, things are really shaping up there, the grass is growing nicely and the pointing looks awesome. You are creating something which will outlast us all, a great legacy. Glad to see you back after your short holiday and thank you for another great video.
Hey Marjin . We have just had a devastating fire here in Kelowna,B.C. Please ensure your home is protected by cutting back some growth around your cabins. Much ❤
That's the beauty of stone walls stone roof will survive many fires. As opposed to US and Canada where houses are built with laminated cardboard and pine. Like a tinder box. We are at the end of the season for fires here in Italy. The rains have started signaling autumn is on its way.
Hello from Thailand, your video was like taking me to one of those best documentaries, there is a captivating and beautiful journey! Always look forward to watching every time.
Hi Martijn, we love Italy and stumbled across your channel a year or so ago... I have become an avid viewer in the very southern US state of Louisiana! Love watching your progress on your wonderful property and always amazed at how calm you remain, even with unexpected challenges! Instead of listening to high energy workout music during my at-home workouts, I watch an episode of your channel. Have made it to #80! So sorry about your gray chicken! (A side note: it does drive me crazy to watch you work with all that mortar dust without a protective mask on.) Thank you for sharing your story and best of wishes to you for the upcoming year! Will be watching!!
Aww😢 sorry about the chickie, its always sad to lose them.usually its nothing that can be helped, or by the time they show they are ill its too late. She had a beautiful life. I love watching them run around you, and talk to you. sweet little buddies. congrats on the eggs too.
Once again - thanks for the amazing production values and bucolic scenery while sharing your journey. Its my favourite hour of the week, 81 weeks running.
I rarely look back but your chickens brought back many sweet memories.. some of my hens died and I never knew why … they used to follow me and when I sat in the yard to just be still and watch them they would jump in my lap and snuggle in ..the biggest treat was hawks .. and a neighbors dog 🙁neighbors finally kept their dog in their yard after I talked to them upon seeing their dog carry off my chicken.. !!! Love your videos .. thank you for sharing
I'm from Ukraine. Разом з вами я знаходжу душевний спокій під завивання сирен повітряної тривоги. Ваші відео це острівці хай тимчасової, але втечі від війни і надія, що щасливе життя існує. Дякую. 💙💛
Que buen pensamiento, eso es tener esperanza. Pronto Jehova Dios hará terminar las guerras y nos permitirá realizar trabajos como el de martín, solo que mejor aun acompañados de nuestros seres queridos.
Felicitaciones por las vacaciones Más que merecidas Y tristes por la muerte del pollo Le recomiendo colocar en el agua de las gallinas unas góticas de limón
Sending love and prayers of peace to you all. ❤ Another RUclipsr you might enjoy is Jonna Jinton, she too is an artist and master video maker. Blessings 🙌 from Ireland ❤
Sorry about your poor chicken. We lost our sweet Henny Penny last month as hard as we tried to care for her. Broke our hearts. They really can become dear pets and good company. Hugs.❤️
Estaba esperando tus videos como la tierra reseca espera la lluvia....entonces llega la paz....la armonía. . .viene el silencio lleno de significados. . .qué más decir! Gracias Martijn por deleitarnos nuevamente con tu sabiduría y buen hacer de la vida cotidiana desde ese hermoso lugar donde vives! Saludos desde Barcelona! 🚲 🌳☘️🌄🏠🏕️🐔🐓
My husband and I are catching up on your journey, watching the whole series from start to finish. Your channel really is the very best of RUclips, thank you so much for filming and sharing your life in the Alps with us. I'm so sorry little grey hen didn't make it, she definitely had a wonderful life with you though. You are so gentle and kind with your hens, they're little characters and ever so sweet the way they hop around, following you in your kitchen or close by when you're working on your cabins. We're very nearly up to the present day, and I look forward to watching in real time once we're fully caught up!
Your grass is growing beautifully! The pointing machine is really helping the job go faster! It’s looking really good! So sorry about your chicken! She did have a good life. Hope you’ll get a replacement!
Love your content. It was great to see the pointing work. It really makes it feel like things are coming together into a real home now. Thanks, as always, for sharing. Much appreciated.
Just returned from a holiday in Norway and needed to see more mountains. Thank you for a well timed Sunday upload. So sorry the little grey chicken didn't make it 😔
Martijn your videos are a haven of peace in a busy World. Watching them stuck here in a big city is like meditation. A reminder of a peaceful green place, a sane place. Thank you!
My teenage boys take a break from their study to watch you each week. You have become part of our routine. Your sharing, of the beauty of your home has inspired and enriched our lives. Thank you Martijn. God's richest blessings mate.
Yah its like being there while sittin' on the Couch😮🤔
Thank you for honouring the little hen's life,reflects upon who you are as a human being🐓🙏
Sometimes chickens become egg bound and get a bit wobbly legged, this can lead to death. - if this happens give them a teaspoon of olive oil administered directly down their beak. We kept a lot of chickens and this is some of the best advice We received.
But better not to pour anything down a chicken’s beak but try to tempt them to eat themselves. This is due to the particular anatomy of a chickens upper digestive tract.
I've just seen a video where the chicken was gently held in a bath if warm water as she was egg bound 👍🏻
Or even better, don't steal their eggs, as that stresses them to produce more eggs.
@@zk4929what? If they get broody on an infertilised egg they can kill themselves too. They arent going to make less eggs if you leave them, thats not how chicken biology works. If they were really stressed like you insinuate they wouldn't be laying.
The very best advice
I’m sorry that your little hen passed away.
The masonry stove design is pure genius. As always, thank you for sharing some of your life with us. You make my life better.
Martijn is blessed, as are those who find themselves wholly immersed and moved by this Elysian getaway lifestyle and all its teachings. The chapters gift humanity by transcending chaotic worldliness, offering immense solace on the rest day.
My highlight on Sunday, Holy Mass and your Vlog.
Well said friend
Thats fungi in the walls
Lol, I think it's quite possible you need some more hobbies....
What???
Please, Martijn, wear a mask when creating dust from the walls. We all want you around for a long time... and healthy. Lungs are very precious. Your videos are amazingly beautiful.
This may have been your best video so far. So much heart. There was rest, and sun tans, and progress, the cabin walls look great, the grass looks great. Family (chicken) was missed, bell peppers achieved. A great balance of the things of life. Beautiful music and videography. Thank you again Martijn for allowing us some of your mountain journey.
Agree
I also agree - by far the best RUclips experience there is! Blessings!
Huge respect Martijn. Your videos are like a movie I love to watch every week. Your stoic character is commendable. So sorry about your chicken.
The way the chickens gather around you demonstrates clearly that they are happy birds. Most certainly, the one you lost had a good life. As someone who grew up on a farm, the only thing that I can matter of factly say is - that's farming. I say it without any scorn, judgement or aloofness. It's hard. One becomes very attached to animals, but there will always be this continuous cycle of life and death. One is rewarding, the other hurts. On a more positive note, the grass outside of the cabin is growing well and externally, it really is beginning to look like a home. The pointing on the inside is quickly having a similar effect on the inside and it won't be long before the cabin really starts to feel like a home.
So sorry about your chicken, Martijn. I know she was dear to you ❤ And yes, she did have a good life! You take care of them well!
Beautiful music and picturesque video of your holiday by the sea. You are a true artist Martijn.
Your chicken had a good life. I am sorry for your loss.
yes agreed......I am getting ASMR vibes during these videos
A big part of these video's (to me) is the chickens. I guess you just learn as time goes by how to care for them. Martijn loves his chicks too. I love it when He talks more...his words are so loving and kind...seems like he never gets discouraged. The new green grass is beautiful. I look forward to the Sunday's when we all can watch a new video.🥰💯👍🐔
If you love your chicken you go to the doctor and not brush over it, you are idolizing him
Hi Martijn, it's such a privilege to follow you on your journeys. I also went away for a week and couldn't seem to get back into my projects (albeit much more modest - I'm 77) but I realise since watching your latest video, I was missing my weekly dose of inspiration.
One caution, any dust that contains sand, as when you're brushing down the grout, exposes you to the risk of silicosis (a nasty chronic lung disease)if you're breathing it in over time - I'd suggest a mask would be a good idea.
Yes I've often commented aloud while watching
PUT ON MASK!!!
Breathing in the mould spores is a serious risk too. Not sure Martijn sees these comments tho.
I agree. An old schoolfriend was working in that area for people who suffer from it.
Id be buying a mask and also something yo cover your eyes when tipping the cement or whatever into the bucket and grinding the excess off the stone.
Its better to be safe now than sorry later.
No turning back with that...
Please use a mask when working inside ! We do not want you sick breathing on dust or mold !
@user-uq6gl5nw7b Great advise on the lung protection. It’s so important to protect them from the many things Martijn gets into. Many have mentioned it. I’ve seen him pull his head away from the fine dust when pouring the dry product, but he needs to use a good quality mask. His lungs are quite possibly being damaged.
All the others in your comment are so right as well. His eyes need protecting as well.
We can hope that Martijn will choose to protect his organs, we all have our one body.
💚 from Texas
The opening sequence was stupendous. So beautiful and awe-inspiring. So sorry about your chicken. When I saw the chapter heading "sad news" it was a gut punch. We all love your chickens.
Hope you're a vegetarian otherwise it's a pretty hypocritical message.
Hi Martijn! Do not leave so much food available to the chickens because it inevitably attracts rats. It is best to give the right amount of food daily because if the rats discover the supplies then it will be a tough fight to get them out of the coop. 👋
He built the feeder so they could eat while he was on holiday, he said: "4 days worth of food".
An ‘outside’ cat is always a good investment if you’re keeping animals or birds in the countryside.
hi Martijn I was wondering if you add a small amount of apple cider to the water also red pepper flakes these are good for Diseases and overall health and the pepper flake is not hot for the chickens
So sorry about the gray chicken. Of course she had a good life! The shot from inside the coop when you were walking up the hill was precious! As soon as they noticed you walking up, they all ran to that side of the coop, so excited to see you! I was (literally) laughing out loud, imagining what they were thinking ... "Oh look! Here he comes! And he has something new for us! What could it be?" It didn't take them long to figure out it had food in it. :) So yes, she did have a good life, Martjin. As do you! I can hardly wait to see the masonry stove in action. It will keep your whole house warm this winter. (And the dormice, too.)
I love how some green grass around the first cabin transforms it from a building site into a finished natural setting. And it's amazing that summer is more than half gone. Not long ago you were battling deep snow!
A beautiful episode about life. Cheers to Martjin and all the chickens.
Hope you had a nice break Martijn.
I would suggest treating the wall with distilled white vinegar to kill the current mold.
It will also help with neutralizing the smell you mentioned that has built up in the cabin while keeping it all natural.
Tnx and great work!😊
You might try using a dehumidifier, works fast and removes moisture quickly. Just a thought. We have to use them in Ga all summer, you won’t believe how much moisture they absorb in a day, it’s massive.
I’m so sorry about Gray chicken. Yes, I hope she had a good life and I also hope that the other chickens remain healthy and adjust to Gray chick’s absence. RE: MOLD - You are smart to be vigilant and may want to research remedies. Mold is insidious and challenging. To discourage further growth, in addition to remedies (eg, bleach, cleaning products, essential oils, industrial products), you should consider setting up a space heater in the cabin so everything dries quickly and thoroughly. The pervasive dampness of the cabin due to shade, moisture in the ground, atmospheric humidity and the tendency of some rocks to retain moisture all complicate the situation. Furthermore, the “manure” smell you complain of is likely the many years of excrement and urine of the mice. Mice have no bladder control and communicate their whereabouts with urine trails. Their excrement is in the soil in the cabin and all around. This is quite unhealthy to inhale. Again, the interior will require an extremely thorough cleaning. You may even consider replacing the floor boards. I get this stuff because I’ve had to deal with it as well in a couple of homes. The mice scent will not go away without giving this issue close attention. It will not go away over time either. I know you won’t want to hear this, but if I were you I’d replace the floor boards as after all these years they must be saturated with mice dung and pee, and I’d point the outside of the cabin, which, in fact, is more important than pointing the inside for keeping them out. I’d also set up traps and get a couple of cats. You just can’t underestimate the damage they do.
Having read all of this comment, I think wearing a mask while working is a good idea too!!
So grateful for this comment about the mold and hope he heeds it. Martijn, if you're not familiar with medicinal plants, your botanical friend will know what teas you can drink for the mold and mouse waste exposures to keep your lungs and immune system healthy
Addressing mold with bleach or H202 or even sprayed grapefruit seed extract won't permanently eliminate it. It will form spores until the environment is friendly for it again, then grow. Consider a routine dispersal of soil probiotics in the air. Harmless to us, mold eaters, and an ecological solution.
All of us should do this because any structure with plumbing is susceptible to damp and leaks, even in dry climates, but especially when there is known mold anywhere.
Maybe the use of an air purifier while this situation is not resolved would be also good. If the smell is so pervasive, perhaps a mask will not solve all the problems? But of course there is the problem of spending electric energy with the air purifier. Still, it may be a good investment.
Didn't he mention taking the floor out at 5:25?
Very complete comments. Hope Martijn will listen to all your suggestions specifically replacing the entire floors to help eliminate the bad odors.
I’m in Ohio USA. I enjoy your videos immensely. The view you see every day is heaven ! I’m happy that you are taking time off away from the ‘estate’. You work soo hard. I love the chickens, and sorry about your loss.
Ohio also!!
👌me too😂
me too OH-IO!
Add me to the Ohio USA list. My condolences for the passing of the little grey girl. Nice of you to show her respect burying her. Her body rests on a majestic Alpine Mountain. But if you believe in reincarnation she’ll be back. I was happy when you added these sweet chickens to your daily living.
My wife and I are from Minnesota, where your stove and Red Wing boots are made. We love your episodes! We love the Alps and your place is special!
I am 60 years old but can dig and work for hours. I’d love to help you with your landscape walls next summer. Or take care of your chickens next time you go on holiday.
Spoken like a true Minnesotan ❤. I live in the TC but visit Redwing regularly and was similarly excited by the connection. Skol.
I was definitely imagining a dry stack stone retaining wall where the new grass is seeded... then maybe a bench ... :)
Those walls are a real labour of love. They will be beautiful. 😊💚
Hey! A good option for pointing the exterior would be to tint the mortar really dark brown, getting close to black. Dark filler usually looks good in my opinion. The eye expects to see darkness between cracks and it allows the material to stand out and look more traditional like you mentioned. You could keep its plane deeper in the rock too, so it really looks unpointed from any distance. You could do a test patch anyway. Love the videos. Thank you.
I am thinking about all the spirits evolved in the original building of this place, all these men and women who lived around. I am sure they are watching you with great consideration for the work you are doing.
I’m sorry for losing the grey chicken…they now know you, they follow you and when you walk toward the coop they run to you…and no doubt, yes, you do take good care of them…oh btw, Portofino was beautiful…thank you for including a glimpse of your mini vacation 🙏
It's good to have you back Martjin...
Is anyone else astounded at how much wear that skinny grey brush has endured that Martijn uses on the walls? It is the MVP!
So funny and true
Wow what amazing opening shots - it's like a big budget movie. Thank you
Yes. Agree
Lovely transition from the sea to your forest; boats to cabins… sorry about “la Grigia( the grey one)”. Do the other hens miss her I wonder???. Good to have you back. X
8:33 Brown Hen tells the other ladies "He brings things!" That's their sound for you. It's a good sound. They were all excited ☺
LOVELY PLANET, STUNNING NATURE , PEOPLE,S GRACE...
I like listening random stuff too
Hello again from small town Texas. I am so sorry for the passing of your little Grey chicken. Losing an animal you raise and take care of is difficult. I love the progress you made on the cabin and your grass is really growing fast. Missed you last week but I'm glad you were taking time for yourself. God bless ❤
He didn't raise the chicken and he didn't take care, he just watched it dying.
Walls look good. Cleaning up is the worst part of construction. Nice work!
Yay! I’ve been waiting for the beautiful stone walls to be filled with mortar, it’s going to look amazing. I often think it’s like Game of thrones “Winter is coming “ with all the preparations and battening down the hatches ready for the cold weather. You needed a break and it was well deserved. Sorry to see you lost one of your chickens. I look forward to the next video and what you’ve been doing in your beautiful green valley🦋
Opening scenes: heavenly. The walls are WoW! I love to watch Martjin as he’s a good master to copy in his approach to task: slow steady present and focused. I then go about my day emulating him on my modest piece of sylvan paradise. Lovely to see Portofino again. Thank you so much for your offering Martijin.
You look tanned and relaxed Martijn. Good to have you back. Some people will say it's only a chicken but they do nest in your heart, so sad. When/if egg bound a warm bath with Epsoms greatly helps. Sterkte en voorspoed op jou Italiaanse pad!
I’m so sorry about your lovely chicken. 😢 Each chicken has its own personality so you so miss her. Just remember you gave her a very happy life in a beautiful location foraging in the sunshine. Much better than the vast majority of chickens. Thank you 🙏
I do love Sunday mornings! A gentle wake up with coffee, breakfast and Martijn. So sad about your chicken Martijn, what a wonderful life she had with you though ❤️❤️
Looks like a lovely holiday for you, well deserved. RIP little grey chicken, had a wonderfu life, Martijn, no doubt. We knew you'd be away but you were missed here. Welcome back!
Another good relaxing dose of Martin blog ❤❤❤
Thanks for helping out, Arron!
What an idyllic break. Two totally natural blessed places shared by you in one video. Made me realise that you are modern master of creating your own sense of place with a global consciousness.
The roof is wonderful. A lot of hard work. You are a master carpenter. You are very particular and fussy about your work. You are a wonderful artist and, apparently, a really nice guy. I can’t wait to watch your next video. Thank you for the enjoyment watching these give me.
The pointing looks excellent!
I feel the sadness for the loss of a pet, but also all the joy for all the wonderful things you have made happen in... making this HOUSE YOUR HOME
your vision from your computer sketch ups are really coming to life with the grass coming in, also sorry about chicken. Keep up the wonderful work and glad to have you back!
I am watching this while we are on vacation in the Netherlands. Greetings!
I've done pointing on similar walls and have found that using rubber gloves (that are continuously dipped in water) does a great job of pushing the mortar into the cracks and giving a smooth finish and you end up with less mess to clean up.
Hey - that's actually a GOOD tip!
....unlike most of the nonsense advice you hear on RUclips.......!!!
I was thinking exactly the same but when he explained that the middle part of the wall was dirt an small rocks and he not only wants to point the wall but also fill as many holes deeper inside i get why he is doing the way he is doing it now. He probably got advise from local builders. Maybe it is actualy a two mans job, one man using the machine and another directly pointing afterwards with what you mentioned rubber gloves. And about the mold somebody mentioned vinegar which i think is a good solution or because he is spraying, i think, water before starting pointing a water solution with vinigar is the best and probably safest way to deal with the mold.
I come to a pause in your Video and say "Don't end, don't end, don't end. Then a sigh of relief when there is more to watch. Thank you for sharing a beautiful slice of your life. ❤❤😊😊
Good RUclips videographers develop a style of their own. On this channel, the music announces the end of the episode.
Love the chicken cam! Keep up the good work. It makes my Sunday mornings.
Martign, I see your doing good ! I live in Phoenix Arizona, my name is Michael. I have been watching you for awhile. It's good video work.
Sorry about your loss, I may not know how to take care of chickens but I know how it feels to lose a pet, but on a brighter side, the entire place is getting beautiful every week, its slowly turning into a relaxing place like home. Thanks for taking us with you to that amazing vacation place.
Pointing is quite the project, its looking nice. Thanks for sharing the scenes from portofino, beautiful. Fresh eggs and garden veggies for breakfast :)
Finally back, we are all in abstinence! Greetings from Hamburg ❤
When I came across your videos I was very pleased now I can relax and watch the creation of a beautiful place to enjoy 10:15 am
This lady is watching you from Florida. And I love what you are doing! Sending you Love and best wishes. ❤
the best youtube chanel ever
Hi, Martjen! I missed you last week but agree you needed a holiday. Your videos are so tranquil and beautiful. They are an hour of peace in my week. In fact, I rewatch them when I feel overwhelmed and they help me find my center again. Thank you for making them. Sorry about Miss Gray Chicken.
I am sure I would give each chicken its own name, but understand if you do not.
I do not get to see your videos often but when I do they are spectacular. And, everytime I watch I notice you are getting younger. Hardward mush really be good for us. Amazing
Can not watch this with the uninterupted attention it deserves to the hard work you put into this because of all the ADVERTS !
Hello Martin,I truly enjoy watching you every Sunday, such a treat. You are such a patient man with your labor of love. You are blessed to have the opportunity to live life this way. I am from Florida and would love to live in Italy. Thank you for sharing your life with us ❤
Don't quit what you are doing there. We want to watch this go on forever. 😊
Oh....it looks so beautiful now with the grass filling in now and your pointing is absoultly perfect.
Your skills never cease to AMAZE🪨🪚⚒️ Heartfelt sympathies to you for your loss…❤️🐓❤️
Absolutely fantastic as usual, sorry to hear about the chicken, all my respect from the United Kingdom 🙏
May God bless the chicken that passed away! And May God bless you and your project, Martijn!
I've been watching the early videos. I am up to #17. It's wonderful to see things I didn't notice the first time. Seeing today's video a little bit early is a lovely treat.
Somehow video #80 appeared again on my RUclips feed this morning. I’m all caught up on the videos but going back in time to watch this one again was still worthwhile. There are many things I have forgotten, so it’s nice to have them while I await the latest one tomorrow morning. 😊
We were in Paesana, not far from you last week, starting renovations to our mountain house and we enjoyed watching the storms too. I have missed a few of your latest vids due to our own project but will catch up soon. We found your channel by chance and luckily at the beginning of your mountain journey. It gave us the inspiration to look at this area in Italy and we bought our mountain house becauseof it. Hopefully our paths will cross one of these days. Much appreciate your journey and how it has given us the beginning of ours.
Congratulations. That's wonderful. Someone's journey aided yours. What a testament to the reach of YT.
The basil is doing great. Garlic, basil, olive oil and pinoli from Italian pine trees makes great pesto. My heart sunk a little at the news of the speckled hen..... You're living the dream,albeit with a lot of hard work
Love your content week after week Martijn. The photography and attention to detail is top notch and so happy for you that you are allowing us all to watch your dream come together. Cheers from las Vegas sir!
I'm sorry you lost your grey chicken; I know how easy it is to get attached and lose one. On a more positive note, things are really shaping up there, the grass is growing nicely and the pointing looks awesome. You are creating something which will outlast us all, a great legacy. Glad to see you back after your short holiday and thank you for another great video.
Hey Marjin . We have just had a devastating fire here in Kelowna,B.C. Please ensure your home is protected by cutting back some growth around your cabins. Much ❤
That's the beauty of stone walls stone roof will survive many fires. As opposed to US and Canada where houses are built with laminated cardboard and pine. Like a tinder box. We are at the end of the season for fires here in Italy. The rains have started signaling autumn is on its way.
😊 MI
I love that your vision is comming together beautiful! Thank you for bringing us on your endeavors. 😊
Hello from Thailand, your video was like taking me to one of those best documentaries, there is a captivating and beautiful journey! Always look forward to watching every time.
Thanks for filming your incredible journey on our planet earth.
Hi Martijn, we love Italy and stumbled across your channel a year or so ago... I have become an avid viewer in the very southern US state of Louisiana! Love watching your progress on your wonderful property and always amazed at how calm you remain, even with unexpected challenges! Instead of listening to high energy workout music during my at-home workouts, I watch an episode of your channel. Have made it to #80! So sorry about your gray chicken! (A side note: it does drive me crazy to watch you work with all that mortar dust without a protective mask on.) Thank you for sharing your story and best of wishes to you for the upcoming year! Will be watching!!
Good evening (Sunday) from Australia 🇦🇺
Ditto from Sth Australia 🫶
I'm Aussie too.
I've been watching since the beginning 😊
@@noelbowerman1562 yes, I have too. I thoroughly enjoy watching this channel.
@@jennifercampbell7698NSW here😄
QLD checking in 🌞
I am so very sorry for the loss of your little grey hen! She did have a good life..
Such a huge transformation from episode #1. It’s a joy to watch the progress.
Aww😢 sorry about the chickie, its always sad to lose them.usually its nothing that can be helped, or by the time they show they are ill its too late. She had a beautiful life. I love watching them run around you, and talk to you. sweet little buddies. congrats on the eggs too.
Once again - thanks for the amazing production values and bucolic scenery while sharing your journey. Its my favourite hour of the week, 81 weeks running.
That workshop makes my heart sing.
Beautiful scenery. Find it relaxing watching these episodes on a sunday morning.
I rarely look back but your chickens brought back many sweet memories.. some of my hens died and I never knew why … they used to follow me and when I sat in the yard to just be still and watch them they would jump in my lap and snuggle in ..the biggest treat was hawks .. and a neighbors dog 🙁neighbors finally kept their dog in their yard after I talked to them upon seeing their dog carry off my chicken.. !!! Love your videos .. thank you for sharing
I'm from Ukraine. Разом з вами я знаходжу душевний спокій під завивання сирен повітряної тривоги. Ваші відео це острівці хай тимчасової, але втечі від війни і надія, що щасливе життя існує. Дякую.
💙💛
Que buen pensamiento, eso es tener esperanza. Pronto Jehova Dios hará terminar las guerras y nos permitirá realizar trabajos como el de martín, solo que mejor aun acompañados de nuestros seres queridos.
Stay strong
Felicitaciones por las vacaciones
Más que merecidas
Y tristes por la muerte del pollo
Le recomiendo colocar en el agua de las gallinas unas góticas de limón
Sending love and prayers of peace to you all. ❤ Another RUclipsr you might enjoy is Jonna Jinton, she too is an artist and master video maker. Blessings 🙌 from Ireland ❤
Sorry about your poor chicken. We lost our sweet Henny Penny last month as hard as we tried to care for her. Broke our hearts. They really can become dear pets and good company. Hugs.❤️
Looking forward to watching this episode later this afternoon.
Best regards
The grass grew so fast. It makes a huge difference to the whole look of the cabin.
Estaba esperando tus videos como la tierra reseca espera la lluvia....entonces llega la paz....la
armonía. . .viene el silencio lleno de significados. . .qué más decir!
Gracias Martijn por deleitarnos nuevamente con tu sabiduría y buen hacer de la vida cotidiana desde ese hermoso lugar donde vives!
Saludos desde Barcelona! 🚲
🌳☘️🌄🏠🏕️🐔🐓
My husband and I are catching up on your journey, watching the whole series from start to finish. Your channel really is the very best of RUclips, thank you so much for filming and sharing your life in the Alps with us. I'm so sorry little grey hen didn't make it, she definitely had a wonderful life with you though. You are so gentle and kind with your hens, they're little characters and ever so sweet the way they hop around, following you in your kitchen or close by when you're working on your cabins. We're very nearly up to the present day, and I look forward to watching in real time once we're fully caught up!
Thank you for sharing with us the beautiful videos from your holiday, Martijn! From mountains to sea, just awe inspiring! ❤
Your grass is growing beautifully! The pointing machine is really helping the job go faster! It’s looking really good!
So sorry about your chicken! She did have a good life. Hope you’ll get a replacement!
So much work with the inside cabin walls ,they look fantastic.
You have my sympathies on the loss of your chicken.
It's never nice to loose pets.
Enjoyed very much .Mike from England.
Love your content. It was great to see the pointing work. It really makes it feel like things are coming together into a real home now. Thanks, as always, for sharing. Much appreciated.
your making a home martijn.Beautiful,just beautiful.
Just returned from a holiday in Norway and needed to see more mountains. Thank you for a well timed Sunday upload. So sorry the little grey chicken didn't make it 😔
I'm glad we see the workshop again!
Martijn your videos are a haven of peace in a busy World. Watching them stuck here in a big city is like meditation. A reminder of a peaceful green place, a sane place.
Thank you!