How to Keep Happy Healthy Chickens in Small Spaces

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  • @August222
    @August222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I've been watching chicken videos for about a year now. I think this brief video has given me the best information and clearly, too. And your voice is so soothing. I could listen to you narrate my tax forms for hours.

    • @theminiaturesmallholding9479
      @theminiaturesmallholding9479  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you. I can't say I've ever had someone call my voice soothing before, although you could be onto something with soothing tax form narrations. 😆

  • @Baum_Mann
    @Baum_Mann 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    you can lay tree discs, logs or random(chemical free) pieces of wood on the ground(soil) and just flip/roll them over 1-2 times per week for protein rich entertainment^^

  • @oswarz
    @oswarz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Thank you so much! I was really worried a didn't have enough space. Your suggestions are clearly common sense.

    • @muiznasir5459
      @muiznasir5459 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chicken health tips Sri Keluang Aseel Parrot Beak Farm style 😘
      th-cam.com/video/NhYD5EDm6FU/w-d-xo.html

  • @raybede
    @raybede 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congratulations. You actually do look after your birds properly unlike some of the other
    keeper on You Tube who really don't put their words into practice.
    We have lots of space so our are out and about but they still need care. Thanks a lot

  • @sugetoosty1685
    @sugetoosty1685 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    wonderful information- thank you!

  • @gloonnug4797
    @gloonnug4797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great advice 👍 ..and such a nice flock you have! 🙂

  • @i-changeus
    @i-changeus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great TOPIC! As we are learning--we built our run somewhat short of typical recommendations, so this makes sense and is very-very helpful! Thank you!

  • @kochyaan
    @kochyaan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wonderful chickens in a beautiful place, keep it up

  • @mondraymondo
    @mondraymondo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you! I'm planning on getting some bantam hens and I will be sure to offer them sand and fresh foods:)

  • @debbiewood7718
    @debbiewood7718 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your chicken yard looks very interesting. I hope you will give us a tour.

  • @Babang4c3h
    @Babang4c3h 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's amazing, you are not only on the hive blockchain platform, you are also TH-camrs and I am also interested in some of your activities as a farmer and also gardening. 😀

    • @theminiaturesmallholding9479
      @theminiaturesmallholding9479  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I haven't been very good at uploading on here, now my computer savvy daughter has left home.

    • @Babang4c3h
      @Babang4c3h 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it's easy to upload this video on TH-cam. You also already have a lot of subscribers, continue to upload more of your videos, to get more followers and subscribers. And to find out more about how to upload, you can ask your daughter when she's back home.

  • @J87Visuals
    @J87Visuals หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great information

  • @INSFarms
    @INSFarms 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very Clear Video, Respect.

  • @jglow8337
    @jglow8337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good advice and video. Thanks!😊

  • @angelj8367
    @angelj8367 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really great video .Thanks !!!

  • @jenna4162
    @jenna4162 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I have a 10 x 5 cage for three hens. So spoiled lol. But they’re my babies so it’s worth it.

  • @bacek2668
    @bacek2668 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To jsou krásné slepice. Šťastné slepičky.

  • @buttnugget2061
    @buttnugget2061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really informative video thankyou

  • @christinacutlass1694
    @christinacutlass1694 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful! Thank you!

  • @susanaesmerald2291
    @susanaesmerald2291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video!!! Thank you!!

  • @yardenrice
    @yardenrice 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very good video. Thank you for all the tips.

  • @litealiteg.2109
    @litealiteg.2109 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    excellent tutorial . nicely done .

  • @richardmurdock574
    @richardmurdock574 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for some great tips, I think my 3 Welsummer's 15 weeks, are not getting enough Protein, I have seen some feather eating here and there, More mealworms I guess
    You have a Wonderful mixed flock

    • @theminiaturesmallholding9479
      @theminiaturesmallholding9479  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Richard Murdock I hope you get that feather eating under control. It's not a nice thing to see. I'm sure the mealworms will go down well with them. They certainly need lots of protein when they're growing.
      Thank you. I enjoy having a mixed flock. It seems to help avoiding them singling any one out.

    • @DavidSmith3750
      @DavidSmith3750 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theminiaturesmallholding9479 soak some pintos 2 days cook till very tender give them some they love it lay more I don’t enforce in winter they do need a break. I give mine about every couple week add alfalfa. 1 tbsp brags Apple cider vinegar to a gal water help digestion A sprinkle cayenne pepper in their water keeps them warm in winter. Do sift your wood ash. Occasional cats think it their litter box.

  • @leequigley2077
    @leequigley2077 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video..I enjoyed that.

  • @Bowwylad
    @Bowwylad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    perfect thank you very helpful :) god bless.

  • @dailynature3712
    @dailynature3712 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great chicken care

  • @Jimmy-gk2vj
    @Jimmy-gk2vj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful chickens

  • @mariannefroholdt9783
    @mariannefroholdt9783 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Yes they need lot of space,i dont like it when they stay in the same smal place.

    • @muiznasir5459
      @muiznasir5459 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chicken health tips Sri Keluang Aseel Parrot Beak Farm style 😘
      th-cam.com/video/NhYD5EDm6FU/w-d-xo.html

    • @samiyamaza5380
      @samiyamaza5380 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the optimal space for 31 chickens with 6 roosters?

  • @DavidSmith3750
    @DavidSmith3750 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent ty

  • @antonettefernandes2610
    @antonettefernandes2610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the hens

  • @pamperedchickenmama
    @pamperedchickenmama 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your flock looks so healthy

  • @SunshineCountryChickens
    @SunshineCountryChickens 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your chickens they look just like mine

  • @ToxicVaccines_HivHoax
    @ToxicVaccines_HivHoax 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great advice! 👍👍❤

  • @urbangardeningandchickenke1018
    @urbangardeningandchickenke1018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice information

  • @FarmingWithJoshe
    @FarmingWithJoshe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is nice i love it

  • @stamper2003
    @stamper2003 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the great tips

  • @johnGilletti
    @johnGilletti 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good info!

  • @YASIRALIVIRK
    @YASIRALIVIRK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful

  • @iamnate6415
    @iamnate6415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful video!!

    • @maggiebridge8104
      @maggiebridge8104 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes ! A lovely voice as well as a lovely flock healthy n interested xx

  • @richardp.4250
    @richardp.4250 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fed strips of raw meat will handle the pecking . Thanks nice video

  • @sandrawilber1315
    @sandrawilber1315 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this video...

  • @mtaj9235
    @mtaj9235 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks good information

  • @adrianawendling3019
    @adrianawendling3019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What are the pretty white chickens?😍

    • @theminiaturesmallholding9479
      @theminiaturesmallholding9479  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The ones with the dark collars are light Sussex and the all white ones are a cross between a commercial red and a light Sussex.

    • @adrianawendling3019
      @adrianawendling3019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@theminiaturesmallholding9479 Thank you!

  • @desertdee1
    @desertdee1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just curious, what exactly is the mixture of greens you are serving your feather babies. :)

    • @theminiaturesmallholding9479
      @theminiaturesmallholding9479  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We feed lawn clippings, which will be grass and clover, mostly (chopped fine for tough plants like this to avoid impacted crop) and we'll give them softer weeds whole, like sow thistle, prickly lettuce, dandelion. They also get lambs quarter/goosefoot.

    • @desertdee1
      @desertdee1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theminiaturesmallholding9479 Thank you! :)

  • @Nnnmmamam
    @Nnnmmamam 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What breed is the silver grey hen? I've been trying to work out what breed ours are!

    • @theminiaturesmallholding9479
      @theminiaturesmallholding9479  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Natasha Midgley I'm not entirely sure which one you mean, but the small darker grey one is an araucana bantam and the one which is paler and speckled looking is a cross between a light Sussex and a legbar

  • @hvacmepengineer7953
    @hvacmepengineer7953 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    AllahuAkber what a beautiful birds you have created you are glorly Almighty Allah

    • @Johnsmit863
      @Johnsmit863 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hvac MEP Engineer yttyy

    • @pwillia8864
      @pwillia8864 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Allah had nothing to do with making these beautiful chickens.

    • @heidihaaa6214
      @heidihaaa6214 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@pwillia8864 It's his religion. Christians say God made the animals, I don't know much about Muslims, but maybe its the same. Try and be a little more respectful for others beliefs.

    • @masfarayoob
      @masfarayoob 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@heidihaaa6214 God bless you for your kind heart

  • @karney6583
    @karney6583 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's an attractive rooster.

  • @jamesmills4097
    @jamesmills4097 ปีที่แล้ว

    My run is on an allotment that previously had green houses on. I have sieved through the ground several times and removed all the glass that i can find, however i am sure there is still glass there, how dangerous to the chickens is this?

    • @theminiaturesmallholding9479
      @theminiaturesmallholding9479  ปีที่แล้ว

      You can never be sure of anything, old glass is less likely to pose a problem as it's unlikely to be as sharp. Chickens are also much lighter than us and have pretty tough feet, so hopefully it's like likely to penetrate their feet. They are unlikely to try and eat it as well.

  • @sadielynn5564
    @sadielynn5564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What breed is the brown, white, black spotted chicken?
    Also, great video!

    • @theminiaturesmallholding9479
      @theminiaturesmallholding9479  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you.
      That's a Speckled Sussex. The Sussex breeds are ideal backyard breeds; docile and not flighty.

    • @gwenhammett9349
      @gwenhammett9349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@theminiaturesmallholding9479 are they good layers?

    • @theminiaturesmallholding9479
      @theminiaturesmallholding9479  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gwenhammett9349 they are a dual purpose breed, so average layers.

    • @gwenhammett9349
      @gwenhammett9349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theminiaturesmallholding9479 thank you

  • @jessemiller2858
    @jessemiller2858 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When do you clean your box

  • @ikramawan513
    @ikramawan513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice hai n

  • @shirvy
    @shirvy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What do you feed them?

    • @theminiaturesmallholding9479
      @theminiaturesmallholding9479  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Their basic feed is a grain and layer pellet mix. They also get scraps from the garden and kitchen, bugs and whatever else they forage

    • @muiznasir5459
      @muiznasir5459 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chicken health tips Sri Keluang Aseel Parrot Beak Farm style 😘
      th-cam.com/video/NhYD5EDm6FU/w-d-xo.html

  • @NightOwlGames
    @NightOwlGames ปีที่แล้ว

    i wish i could build a paradise for male chicks, i want to save them, raise them as family pets, look after them give them the best life possible, sadly bury them when they pass away naturally, but they fight? is there really nothing i can do to stop that?

  • @cookiegurlsans7083
    @cookiegurlsans7083 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have about 30 chickens and 4 roosters, most of the chicken have bold spots on there bad and blood, idk what to do and how to get rid of the other 2 roosters please help.

    • @frongyy
      @frongyy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Cookie Gurl Sans first of all seperate the roosters. If you can get a lavender essential oil and fractionated coconut oil, add about 3 drops of the lavender oil to about 15 drops of the fractionated coconut oil and apply it to the areas of concern twice a day. Try adding frankincense to the mix (but still only 3 drops of the oil all together) if the wounds don’t seem to be improving much. If they still don’t heal then try removing the wounded hens from the other hens, still treating them with the oil.
      Essential oils are just a natural way of treating the wounds, hope all goes well. 🙂

  • @tylerharlow1226
    @tylerharlow1226 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are the penciled laced hens they have darker heads than the rest

  • @mikekrueger3262
    @mikekrueger3262 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the green plant you were dumping in there pen?

  • @vforsejrv7801
    @vforsejrv7801 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It looks very good 👍🏻. But I don’t think that you should recommend chicken for people with no space for them. Its very simple that if you don’t have the space for them then don’t have them at all or it will be animal cruelty . Thanks 😊

    • @theminiaturesmallholding9479
      @theminiaturesmallholding9479  5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you for your comment. I don't believe I recommended chickens for people with no space. I state at the start, that the minimum recommendation is a metre squared. Some recommend a minimum as 2 chickens per metre squared, which I wouldn't. They need the space to get away from one another if necessary.
      My purpose with this video was to bring awareness that space isn't everything, after seeing feather pecked chickens in a contained flock which easily had over the recommend space available. When we contain animals in any way, even if it's not tight confinement, it raises issues.
      Again, thank you for raising this, I hope that anyone would research well before getting chickens.

    • @vforsejrv7801
      @vforsejrv7801 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Miniature Smallholding Thanks for you answer. I appreciate that. Have a nice day😊

  • @dimitriosteodoros6101
    @dimitriosteodoros6101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🥰😍🥰😍🥰😍😍😍😍

  • @rocket2811
    @rocket2811 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are wrong about isolating the victim-you need to isolate the culprit..

    • @theminiaturesmallholding9479
      @theminiaturesmallholding9479  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In this instance I wasn't referring to a victim and culprit situation. I was talking about if they have an injury, no matter how it's caused. There is no point in leaving the injured hen in a position where other hens can continue to peck at the injury, it needs to heal.
      When I get a singularly aggressive hen she will be completely separated from the flock for a few days to take her out of the pecking order, not isolated with the flock.

  • @ionjohn7814
    @ionjohn7814 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Chickens make good soup!

    • @pwillia8864
      @pwillia8864 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I never see a chicken make soup.

    • @C0nuree
      @C0nuree 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      pwillia8 Yeah me neither. Atleast mine have not Done it yet

    • @goingclear2647
      @goingclear2647 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pwillia8864 :):):)

  • @rapscallion3421
    @rapscallion3421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    if you cant true free a range a chicken you shouldnt have any. these birds need to forage a couple acres to remain nature instinctive. i hate seeing chickens in cages

    • @theminiaturesmallholding9479
      @theminiaturesmallholding9479  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I guess I could leave them out for the foxes and hawks

    • @rapscallion3421
      @rapscallion3421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@theminiaturesmallholding9479 or you can take the proper steps to keeping foxes and hawks away instead of just throwing chickens in a tiny wire fence and saying problem solved!

    • @theminiaturesmallholding9479
      @theminiaturesmallholding9479  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tiny wire fence? My runs are bigger than my first house. Or didn't you watch past the intro with the mobile cruiser?
      I'd appreciate any ideas as to how to keep them away without any fencing.

    • @rapscallion3421
      @rapscallion3421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theminiaturesmallholding9479 i watched the whole video. i didnt see a single clip in the video where i couldnt also see fencing. the mobile cruise is just down cruel and not to mention your video tittled is labeled keeping chickens in "small" spaces. to me, yes that is tiny. as far as tips, all i do is raise hardy alert rooster with decent size and strong traits (i personally love sumatra roosters for protection) they are fearless and black chickens have been known to look like a bigger threat to airel predators. i just got into wyandottes a few years ago after hearing great sucsess stories with this super hardy breed and they are also great protecters and large in size. i have hawks just about every week lurking around and they have tried many times to snag my chickens, but are never sucsesful on my large fowl. i have lost bantams which is why i dont keep them anymore. foxes are sly and probably a chickens biggest threat but a healthy forager chicken should be able to detect and evade. personally i shoot foxes and coyotes whenever i can on my property, it is the most effective way of removing predators (they dont come to close anymore) but i know this isnt a option for some in rural areas. it really depends how much effort and time you are willing to put in if you want your chickens to live that natural life it desires.

    • @theminiaturesmallholding9479
      @theminiaturesmallholding9479  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rapscallion3421 shooting foxes is not an option here for most of us and while we do have the odd licensed hunter who'll try and take some out, the numbers are such that they are now working together to take full size sheep! A rooster is no deterrent to them any more and even with fully free ranging flocks they'll take nearly every chicken, bar a few lucky escapees. More and more people, even in rural areas with plenty of space, are having to resort to supervised free ranging and secure runs for the main part. We also have the occasional wedge tail which will easily carry off a full size chicken. Apparently they like Chihuahuas too. ;D
      It's a screwed up situation, we shouldn't have foxes here and the ongoing droughts and fires are bringing more and more predators into areas people live. I'd rather keep some chickens in relative freedom and not buy battery or barn eggs (free range isn't really free range as the farmers face the same issues). Others are going to keep chickens in smaller spaces anyway, so if I can offer tips to help them to do that in a way where they don't suffer boredom then I'd like to do so.

  • @emmaguevara7779
    @emmaguevara7779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are you gonna kill them plz don't if you are

  • @ionjohn7814
    @ionjohn7814 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy? This is the atheist misunderstanding of life. Happiness comes from he harmony of life with its meaning
    , and from love, and not from an fulfilled stomach, sitting in the shade. Chickens can't be happy, but they can feel good or even great, that's all.

    • @dfusa4869
      @dfusa4869 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You don't know anything

    • @C0nuree
      @C0nuree 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      DF USA preach

  • @albujeyash2580
    @albujeyash2580 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    english plz

  • @firefly6630
    @firefly6630 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful

  • @CompassionIsPower
    @CompassionIsPower 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!