I would clean out the existing chicken coop. Already existing and easy to clean out. Also, they would be safe from predators. Just need an outside fencing area, for them to come out and enjoy the sun.
oh Dave… I used to love messing about in the old sheds on the farm when I was a child. Memories are flooding back⭐️ I love this idea of the cask as a hen house, but you will need to have good access to the inside to be able to keep it clean. Yes for nesting boxes too but you have a big space to keep clean in there.. maybe the nest boxes on the back and you actually put a full door on the front. Your little hole can stay in the door, but you just need access. Now as to the residue in the bottom of the barrel, it’s just dehydrated wine and all you need to do is add it to water, strain and bottle it and you have your first vintage… 🤣🤪🤣🤪🤣🦘🦘
Imagine if that would work. I would be sat in the sun with a large glass hahaha. I'm so touched I'm bringing back happy memories for you 😁.... Yes I'm planning a big door on the back 😁😁😁
Oh thankyou what a lovely gesture. So would you like us to get a toy or a treat for the dogs. I can show us give it to them on a video 🤗🤗🤗 thankyou and have a wonderful day. What a kind soul you are
By the way i love your videos both of you so kind to the animals. I love to watch the videos of all you young people building a new life. I am 85 and still are tempted - so by following you and some others I live along with uour achievements and failures and the determinations behind all the steuggles. Thank you.
Awww bless you. I'll have to remember this and send you an invite when we need help mucking out haha. 85 is the new 55. Where abouts in the world are you? 🤗🤗🤗
When I watch the video, you can clean out the old hen house and keep the chickens there, great place for them there and easier for you to clean the hen house, you can fit many hens there, put up some perches for them and the nest has you already there😊👍
To far from your house. You have to go feed them every day. It's really wet there. Put them in the small pen in the barn, and move the boxes in there. It's dry, and you're only using it for dry boards. Less work and a much safer place for them. Easy to clean also.
The barn is just as far away. I think I may build a roof over the whole thing so they have a roof too. I don't want them too close as I dont want to smell them haha. Luckily I go up there every morning to get an orange and I can't wait to spend time with them and hopefully long term it'll be closer to the main house. Do you have any recommendations for trees I can grow in the fenced area for them. Thanks for watching 🤗🤗🤗
You could use the smaller barrel as a nesting box. Cut it in half, length ways and add some shelves. Maybe add it across the back so you can cut a hole in the back so they can get in and out. You could put a a hinge and fastener on the top half so you can get into it for the eggs. Just a thought.
Please remember chickens need 12 hour of light to lay eggs. I think your barrel will be too dark. quinta de Jara also said that chickens do not like darkness. Maybe you can watch Baileys Homestead before you start with your coop. I agree you must use what you,ve got. Granny South Africa❤
They will have a whole fenced area they won't stay just in the barrell that's just from dusk until dawn like all other coops there outside area will be about 40m2 and then I will also let them free range 🤗🤗🤗
Make something that is easy to clean. I used to have one with a doublé floor that I could easily slide out. Also à coop with handels so that you could easily change the place together.
I haven't grown then haha it's almost falling off me.... Best advert for the company really the fact it's still going after all the stuff I've done in it haha
Just watched a RUclipsr build an awesome chicken coop. Baileys Homestead (also in Portugal). Maybe not the hen house is your style, but the layout in the coop was awesome. Happy chickens.
The plan is to build a really good fence and some under ground protection. I think I will test it before I get chicken though. I should put wheel on so I can move it haha 😂
That room in the barn is already set up for the chickens, even has the nesting boxes. Just clean out the mess that you’ve just left everywhere. That cleanup should be number one!! The wine barrel needs the whole top off and even then not enough room for more than 2-3 birds nowhere for them to nest at all
I would recommend to put the chicken coop at the other end of your orchard. Because that corner is too far away from the house, which is more inviting for predators and more walking for you.
Yeah for sure I also think maybe I need something stronger as I know the netting is more for birds of Prey but could a fox climb a fence and then break through that way. I need to make it like fort Knox haha
Andre from Farmer for Fun say you must use human hair to get rid of that wild pigs. Maybe you can visit the barber or hair salon for hair cut offs. Joachim from Back in Portugal were a chicken farmer and I am sure he will tell you if you strugle with the coop. It was also Joachim that said chickens need 12 hours of light to lay eggs. Granny South Africa❤
@@escapetothequintaThe advise about human hair on @FarmerForFun was fascinating. Think it might have been from Joseph’s wife - think she’s Portuguese? But Andre I’m sure agreed. His knowledge is born of generations.
Please don’t use the wine barrel. You need a structure that you can get into to clear the chicken poop. There’s plenty of wood lying around to build a nice little rustic chicken cottage or use the existing or. Ut just needs a clean.
The plan is to make a big door in the back which hinges open so I can scrap any mess into a bucket if that makes sense. It's one of those projects where there is definitely an easier option but I need to work around the obstacles of the barrel and I'm sure we can make it work especially with all the advice from good people like you. I need you to watch tomorrow to make sure I don't forget anything then too hehe
I don't know if you already have this stuff worked out, but some ideas for "furnishing" the chicken coop from things found in the barn: - Would the kegs/small barrels seen to the left of the coop-barrel ruclips.net/video/TUxhJZvWDV0/видео.htmlsi=G6Ibsh3uE21ZJa5e&t=80 serve as nesting boxes if cut in half? - Right about ruclips.net/video/TUxhJZvWDV0/видео.htmlsi=8e_WXuX9mpE1vaDR&t=470, there's a little bent wooden thing with rungs that might make a good chicken ladder for them to get in & out of the coop/barrel ("coop-errel"? 🤣) - if the chair behind the water pump gubbins at ruclips.net/video/TUxhJZvWDV0/видео.htmlsi=5Mw2j-4pi13_k0zK&t=680 seems like it might not be useful as a chair anymore; but, turned on its front like that, it might make a fun perching structure/jungle gym in the chicken yard.
Wow that's some awesome ideas thanks so much for taking the time to write such a great message.im Definitely going to try and do some of these. Thankyou so much Evelyn. (Same name as my first car a green Austin mini) 😀😀😀
Agree with others. Too small and too dark for chickens. Besides you will not be able to accommodate more than 2 or 3. Too close to your neighbors. You have to respect their space and the noise they make. You have tons of land. I suggest you build between old house and new dwelling so when you move from one place to another it will be close to both. Check the ordinance. And forecast for free range and building a much bigger space. You already have the nesting boxes. Just cut one layer. Sorry for the long comment but as I am passionate about my chickens you need to accommodate their needs. Lots of love from Florida.
Really appreciate the comment but I don't understand when you say too dark for chickens, I am going to add some holes with mesh for airflow and they will be let out into a huge area every morning. Every coop I've seen is a small wooden structure am I missing something? Also luckily the house next door is abandoned and is only used for storage for the orchard next door so that's one less problem haha. I'm building a the coop where it is because I want it to be close to where I will eventually be living and by the pond I will be digging but please any suggestions send them across. If you are on Instagram send me a picture of your setup I would love to see it 😀
I was thinking for a while just to build a traditional one but I'd love for something a little different is all. I half have a plan and half building as we go but I promise I won't get a sinw chicken until I'm happy it's safe, secure and suitable 🤗🤗🤗
The barrels look in good condition and might actually fetch some money. You should use the wood lying about for the chicken coop rather than damaging the barrel.
Luckily it's abandoned and the owner just uses the land to grow apples they just use the house the store equipment..... Maybe in years to come a friend or relative buys it that would be lovely 😻
Please dont use the antique barrel...they are precious and shouldnt be used for chickens. You have enough wood to build one. But use the existing chicken coup in the barn...better for predators...and it not to close.
They are quite cheap here and I was offered 4 more if it want them. In the UK I paid 120 pound for a small one it's a much different market here. I think buying new wood is more expensive hahaha. Thanks for watching see you tomorrow 🤗🤗🤗
I would clean out the existing chicken coop. Already existing and easy to clean out. Also, they would be safe from predators. Just need an outside fencing area, for them to come out and enjoy the sun.
oh Dave… I used to love messing about in the old sheds on the farm when I was a child. Memories are flooding back⭐️
I love this idea of the cask as a hen house, but you will need to have good access to the inside to be able to keep it clean. Yes for nesting boxes too but you have a big space to keep clean in there.. maybe the nest boxes on the back and you actually put a full door on the front.
Your little hole can stay in the door, but you just need access.
Now as to the residue in the bottom of the barrel, it’s just dehydrated wine and all you need to do is add it to water, strain and bottle it and you have your first vintage…
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Imagine if that would work. I would be sat in the sun with a large glass hahaha. I'm so touched I'm bringing back happy memories for you 😁.... Yes I'm planning a big door on the back 😁😁😁
Treat for dogs and kittens. JT🇩🇰🐕🐩🐈🐈
Oh thankyou what a lovely gesture. So would you like us to get a toy or a treat for the dogs. I can show us give it to them on a video 🤗🤗🤗 thankyou and have a wonderful day. What a kind soul you are
@@escapetothequinta It's just a small supplement for some "candy" for kittens/dogs 😊😊😊
Will do I'll show you what we get 🤗🤗🤗 such a generous thing to do thankyou
By the way i love your videos both of you so kind to the animals. I love to watch the videos of all you young people building a new life. I am 85 and still are tempted - so by following you and some others I live along with uour achievements and failures and the determinations behind all the steuggles. Thank you.
Awww bless you. I'll have to remember this and send you an invite when we need help mucking out haha. 85 is the new 55. Where abouts in the world are you? 🤗🤗🤗
When I watch the video, you can clean out the old hen house and keep the chickens there, great place for them there and easier for you to clean the hen house, you can fit many hens there, put up some perches for them and the nest has you already there😊👍
That would be the easiest way bit this barn is getting converted in the new year hahah
To far from your house. You have to go feed them every day. It's really wet there. Put them in the small pen in the barn, and move the boxes in there. It's dry, and you're only using it for dry boards. Less work and a much safer place for them. Easy to clean also.
The barn is just as far away. I think I may build a roof over the whole thing so they have a roof too. I don't want them too close as I dont want to smell them haha. Luckily I go up there every morning to get an orange and I can't wait to spend time with them and hopefully long term it'll be closer to the main house. Do you have any recommendations for trees I can grow in the fenced area for them. Thanks for watching 🤗🤗🤗
@escapetothequinta Sorry, I live in South Texas. Our trees and bushes are very different.
Texas wow what a place! A lot of people are moving there now from the coast I've heard 🤗
You could use the smaller barrel as a nesting box. Cut it in half, length ways and add some shelves. Maybe add it across the back so you can cut a hole in the back so they can get in and out. You could put a a hinge and fastener on the top half so you can get into it for the eggs. Just a thought.
That's a great idea I love it 😁😁😌
Please remember chickens need 12 hour of light to lay eggs. I think your barrel will be too dark. quinta de Jara also said that chickens do not like darkness. Maybe you can watch Baileys Homestead before you start with your coop. I agree you must use what you,ve got. Granny South Africa❤
They will have a whole fenced area they won't stay just in the barrell that's just from dusk until dawn like all other coops there outside area will be about 40m2 and then I will also let them free range 🤗🤗🤗
Make something that is easy to clean. I used to have one with a doublé floor that I could easily slide out. Also à coop with handels so that you could easily change the place together.
Ahh yes great idea thanks so much 😄😄
I remember this hoody from about 8 years ago when we went to the gym 😂😂😂
I haven't grown then haha it's almost falling off me.... Best advert for the company really the fact it's still going after all the stuff I've done in it haha
I’ve got a name for your chicken coop! Coq au vin!! 😂😂😂
Hahah that's an awesome name I was thinking fort cluckz as in fort Knox hahah
Just watched a RUclipsr build an awesome chicken coop. Baileys Homestead (also in Portugal). Maybe not the hen house is your style, but the layout in the coop was awesome. Happy chickens.
Thankyou I watched this last night it's a lovely build they did super cosy and beautiful. 😍😍😍
I agree with the others, those chickens would be too far away. Without serious protective fences buried they won't live long. ❤❤
The plan is to build a really good fence and some under ground protection. I think I will test it before I get chicken though. I should put wheel on so I can move it haha 😂
Really nice video! And you're crazy going up there to the attic ahahahahah
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That room in the barn is already set up for the chickens, even has the nesting boxes. Just clean out the mess that you’ve just left everywhere. That cleanup should be number one!! The wine barrel needs the whole top off and even then not enough room for more than 2-3 birds nowhere for them to nest at all
I'd love too but that's going to be a bathroom after Christmas 🤐🤐🤐
yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You winnnnnnn 🥇🥇🥇🥇
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Thanks for watching buddy really appreciate it 😁
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It looks like the barn with all the wood in has been a coop. The shelves look like nesting boxes.
I think your right 100% 🤗🤗🤗
I believe that the cone thingy is actually a chicken feeder. It stops the chicken s from scratching the feed everywhere.
Is it!!!!!!! That's perfect
I would recommend to put the chicken coop at the other end of your orchard. Because that corner is too far away from the house, which is more inviting for predators and more walking for you.
I was thinking that but I've been told to have it away because of the smell..... However I will make this like fort Knox
I should call it fort cluckz hahah
Hello and I love your channel but you might want to put netting over top to keep predators from flying in. Good luck on your build
Yeah for sure I also think maybe I need something stronger as I know the netting is more for birds of Prey but could a fox climb a fence and then break through that way. I need to make it like fort Knox haha
Hello another idea that I did is I buried my fence 10 inches under the ground to keep animals from digging underneath it. I hope that helps. Good luck
Oh yes that's a great idea and definitely will make it safer 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 thankyou
Andre from Farmer for Fun say you must use human hair to get rid of that wild pigs. Maybe you can visit the barber or hair salon for hair cut offs. Joachim from Back in Portugal were a chicken farmer and I am sure he will tell you if you strugle with the coop. It was also Joachim that said chickens need 12 hours of light to lay eggs. Granny South Africa❤
Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely check out both of those channels! 👍
@@escapetothequintaThe advise about human hair on @FarmerForFun was fascinating. Think it might have been from Joseph’s wife - think she’s Portuguese? But Andre I’m sure agreed. His knowledge is born of generations.
Does that mean I have to cut off the beard hahahah
@@escapetothequinta o you are so funny. I love your beard...you look sexy. Granny South Africa....I am old but not blind
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Just remember you have to be able to clean out the coop
Thankyou, I was thinking about a big door on the back with the roosts on them 🤗🤗🤗 do you think this will work? 🙏🏻
Please don’t use the wine barrel. You need a structure that you can get into to clear the chicken poop. There’s plenty of wood lying around to build a nice little rustic chicken cottage or use the existing or. Ut just needs a clean.
The plan is to make a big door in the back which hinges open so I can scrap any mess into a bucket if that makes sense. It's one of those projects where there is definitely an easier option but I need to work around the obstacles of the barrel and I'm sure we can make it work especially with all the advice from good people like you. I need you to watch tomorrow to make sure I don't forget anything then too hehe
Perhaps Theo & Bee would sell you their amazing deluxe chicken hotel that’s still at their barn conversion?? 🤔😂
Oh it's amazing isn't it! I wish I could have that here it's beautiful
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Your barn could use a good sweeping
For sure...... And the rest hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣
I don't know if you already have this stuff worked out, but some ideas for "furnishing" the chicken coop from things found in the barn:
- Would the kegs/small barrels seen to the left of the coop-barrel ruclips.net/video/TUxhJZvWDV0/видео.htmlsi=G6Ibsh3uE21ZJa5e&t=80 serve as nesting boxes if cut in half?
- Right about ruclips.net/video/TUxhJZvWDV0/видео.htmlsi=8e_WXuX9mpE1vaDR&t=470, there's a little bent wooden thing with rungs that might make a good chicken ladder for them to get in & out of the coop/barrel ("coop-errel"? 🤣)
- if the chair behind the water pump gubbins at ruclips.net/video/TUxhJZvWDV0/видео.htmlsi=5Mw2j-4pi13_k0zK&t=680 seems like it might not be useful as a chair anymore; but, turned on its front like that, it might make a fun perching structure/jungle gym in the chicken yard.
Wow that's some awesome ideas thanks so much for taking the time to write such a great message.im Definitely going to try and do some of these. Thankyou so much Evelyn. (Same name as my first car a green Austin mini) 😀😀😀
Agree with others. Too small and too dark for chickens. Besides you will not be able to accommodate more than 2 or 3. Too close to your neighbors. You have to respect their space and the noise they make. You have tons of land. I suggest you build between old house and new dwelling so when you move from one place to another it will be close to both. Check the ordinance. And forecast for free range and building a much bigger space. You already have the nesting boxes. Just cut one layer. Sorry for the long comment but as I am passionate about my chickens you need to accommodate their needs. Lots of love from Florida.
Really appreciate the comment but I don't understand when you say too dark for chickens, I am going to add some holes with mesh for airflow and they will be let out into a huge area every morning. Every coop I've seen is a small wooden structure am I missing something? Also luckily the house next door is abandoned and is only used for storage for the orchard next door so that's one less problem haha. I'm building a the coop where it is because I want it to be close to where I will eventually be living and by the pond I will be digging but please any suggestions send them across. If you are on Instagram send me a picture of your setup I would love to see it 😀
@ clears all my concerns. Carry on and good job. You are indeed passionate about your projects.
I was thinking for a while just to build a traditional one but I'd love for something a little different is all. I half have a plan and half building as we go but I promise I won't get a sinw chicken until I'm happy it's safe, secure and suitable 🤗🤗🤗
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The barrels look in good condition and might actually fetch some money. You should use the wood lying about for the chicken coop rather than damaging the barrel.
Hi, won't the chicken coop be too close to your neighbours house? Because chickens make a lot of noise?
Luckily it's abandoned and the owner just uses the land to grow apples they just use the house the store equipment..... Maybe in years to come a friend or relative buys it that would be lovely 😻
Is it a jack hammer ringtone ?
Nope,..... I'll give you a clue .,... It's on one of our videos 🤣🤣🤣
Please dont use the wine press....keep it
Maybe I can use it for something else 🤗🤗🤗🤗 I'll save it for you
Please dont use the antique barrel...they are precious and shouldnt be used for chickens. You have enough wood to build one.
But use the existing chicken coup in the barn...better for predators...and it not to close.
That will be a bathroom for the barn soon so I have to move it haha. Lots more barrels to keep 🤗🤗🤗
I hope your not going to put the rent up for the posh birds on your land,😊❤😊
There rent is one cuddle a day hahaha
Your thinking too much about aesthetics. Please dont sacrifice antiques.
They are quite cheap here and I was offered 4 more if it want them. In the UK I paid 120 pound for a small one it's a much different market here. I think buying new wood is more expensive hahaha. Thanks for watching see you tomorrow 🤗🤗🤗