Trying A New Bedding for Our Silkie Chickens | Sand in the Chicken Coop

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  • Jaclyn worked hard Memorial Day weekend changing the Silkie Coop and Pigeon Aviary to a coarse sand bedding. We're 3 months in and this bedding has been outstanding!
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  • @teresamurray7839
    @teresamurray7839 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Sure nice to see your smiling face. It's been much too long since a video posted. Hopefully everyone and everything has been doing well.

    • @HeadFamilyFarm
      @HeadFamilyFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! We spent the summer staying busy as a family. We’re back now!

  • @patriciafaye7448
    @patriciafaye7448 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So glad to see you and your tractor.
    This is working smarter not harder.

  • @darlenemurphy4968
    @darlenemurphy4968 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So nice to see you back. You were missed.

  • @sharononeill449
    @sharononeill449 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have missed you guys glad to see you’re back tractor 🚜 is awesome so happy for you 🦆🌻🐝❤️🐄🐓🐮🐐🐈‍⬛🐷🦚🚜

  • @thescarlettbandit5542
    @thescarlettbandit5542 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    😂 Of course it was Brooke’s influence. To be honest, you all are great influences on each other. Heartwarming viewing, love it🕊👍

  • @CluckinAround
    @CluckinAround หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for sharing. I love my girls

  • @rachellopez3259
    @rachellopez3259 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's wonderful seeing y'all. ❤

  • @edierice5233
    @edierice5233 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad to see you got a tractor!!! That has got to be a huge help!!! That little white chicken was so sweet!!!

  • @megslittlehouseinthecountry
    @megslittlehouseinthecountry ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice to see you're doing well. And of couse Brooke talked you into it, but getting a tractor is a great idea! And those silkies are adorable! Looks like you have a new little friend! 💖💖💖

  • @VillageChicken618
    @VillageChicken618 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's a good result that comes from your work👍

  • @heidiDonato
    @heidiDonato ปีที่แล้ว +3

    aw love the baby chickens just to cute

  • @kellihoover4679
    @kellihoover4679 ปีที่แล้ว

    It sure is nice to have you back posting a video I've missed seeing Eleanor's sweet smile and missing Yas videos I look forward to seeing the next one God bless

  • @bessiebrooks7353
    @bessiebrooks7353 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sure have missed seeing you and Zack ,Eleanor. ❤

  • @jackiearmstrong8791
    @jackiearmstrong8791 ปีที่แล้ว

    We all missed you glad to see you back

  • @rheamelton633
    @rheamelton633 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just came over from Cog Hill, Brooke and Jason steered me this way!!!

    • @HeadFamilyFarm
      @HeadFamilyFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for being here! We feel so blessed to have you with us on this journey!

  • @shirleybeattie9606
    @shirleybeattie9606 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey thanks for being such a great help to Brooke and Jason.

    • @HeadFamilyFarm
      @HeadFamilyFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww, thanks so much for coming over to show support! We are so blessed to have wonderful, supportive folks on this journey with us. Thanks again!

  • @teresaparish3266
    @teresaparish3266 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's sure is good to see you back again. Love your tractor 🚜

  • @csnanny1882
    @csnanny1882 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see you guys back on, but missing Eleanor, Beautiful chickens, glad to see your big red tractor. God bless.

  • @janicefutak1978
    @janicefutak1978 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been wondering where you were and am so glad to see your post again!

  • @janemay8721
    @janemay8721 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see you guys again. Tractor is a great addition to the farm. Love you videos.

  • @joceyquailebotimer5920
    @joceyquailebotimer5920 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi! Just watched Saturday coffee with the cog hill folks. Thank you for helping them with all you do. ❤

    • @HeadFamilyFarm
      @HeadFamilyFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the support! We sure do love those folks over at Cog Hill and are blessed to be able to help the Cog Squad any way that we can. Thanks so much for being here with us!

  • @user-xf9bn5sx7o
    @user-xf9bn5sx7o ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad you love the Tractor , miss Brooke loves hers. You will want to be the driver all the time to , like her ,

  • @lillianperry6451
    @lillianperry6451 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy to see a video from you. Your always a lot of fun.

  • @teresacotton6617
    @teresacotton6617 ปีที่แล้ว

    Missed you all, was worried about you all.

  • @lindacasella5983
    @lindacasella5983 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see you! It's been so long!

  • @suebailey6893
    @suebailey6893 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Praying all is well with your family, haven't seen you guys in a long time.

    • @HeadFamilyFarm
      @HeadFamilyFarm  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Sue! We’re doing well. We had the big TH-camr meet and greet last weekend and have been busy getting ready for it. Look for a new video by Saturday!

  • @jamesjessee4064
    @jamesjessee4064 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see ya guy's ❤️🙋‍♂️👍

  • @susantaylor8507
    @susantaylor8507 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My husband been wanting a tractor for years maybe soon one day we get one

  • @patwood1009
    @patwood1009 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s no wonderful to see you again!

  • @jangross3501
    @jangross3501 ปีที่แล้ว

    Missed you all ! Love your channel !

  • @carolynwynn3206
    @carolynwynn3206 ปีที่แล้ว

    Missed u very much

  • @theresaweitz2153
    @theresaweitz2153 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Head Family! We've missed you, hope Zach is doing better. Keep the videos coming!.

  • @patriciacunningham6839
    @patriciacunningham6839 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved seeing you and i have the same boots

  • @justdigitfarms
    @justdigitfarms ปีที่แล้ว

    A tractor is a game changer!

  • @melodydiller8438
    @melodydiller8438 ปีที่แล้ว

    Missed you

  • @justdigitfarms
    @justdigitfarms ปีที่แล้ว

    Love yall

  • @mountainmama4461
    @mountainmama4461 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    YOU HAVE SUCH BEAUTIFUL EYES

  • @raulaleman8199
    @raulaleman8199 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Saw you with eddy family homestead

    • @HeadFamilyFarm
      @HeadFamilyFarm  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We had a great weekend at the Garden Festival! Thank you for coming over!

    • @raulaleman8199
      @raulaleman8199 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HeadFamilyFarm you're welcome 😊

  • @lumberhack2002
    @lumberhack2002 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm surprised that you didn't wear a mask cleaning the chicken coop. That's a dusty, stinky jobs. Been there done that.

  • @TinyHoovesRanch
    @TinyHoovesRanch ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job on the coop I also am thinking if changing out my run also same substance as yours was to sand we live in northern wisconsin so not sure how the sand will do in cold weather im sure fine yours looks very nice

    • @HeadFamilyFarm
      @HeadFamilyFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi! Thank you, sand won’t hold or generate any heat but the need for that would depend on your coop setup. It’s been wonderful so far!

  • @Tattiepoo1
    @Tattiepoo1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I heard that you had to be careful about using sand. What kind did you use. Thank you. I loved your silkies

    • @HeadFamilyFarm
      @HeadFamilyFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ours is course construction sand. There’s a small risk of crop impaction if they’re eating sand along with their feed, but we have not had any issues.

  • @anwminifarm
    @anwminifarm ปีที่แล้ว

    Bet you didn't know, we worked with them at the ambulance service and he was my partner on the truck many many times!!!

  • @susantaylor8507
    @susantaylor8507 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My neighbor gave me 3 baby chicks I don't even know what they are but there starting to fly now but still to little to put with my big chickens and my turkey I'm almost done building a new coop and run

  • @Princess_karen
    @Princess_karen ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I am a Made It from Maymay’s channel

    • @HeadFamilyFarm
      @HeadFamilyFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome to the farm! Thank you for watching!

  • @csh197
    @csh197 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do you have an update how you feel now about the sand bedding? Does it clean up as easily as you thought? What kind of sand did you use?

    • @HeadFamilyFarm
      @HeadFamilyFarm  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It does clean up well, but it needs to remain completely dry to stay easy maintenance. If it gets wet it’s as good as hard ground.

  • @patriciabates3017
    @patriciabates3017 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you find the cones for your buckets…such a great idea

    • @HeadFamilyFarm
      @HeadFamilyFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazon! They’re dock piling caps. If you have a Marine store near you they may have them.
      amzn.to/3KD0E3J

  • @bethstaggs2369
    @bethstaggs2369 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice setup. Where did you get those cones ?

  • @judycruth6945
    @judycruth6945 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maymay made it

    • @HeadFamilyFarm
      @HeadFamilyFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome to the farm! Thank you for watching!

  • @maryrussell979
    @maryrussell979 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @loriewells
    @loriewells ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope you guys are doing well miss seeing y'all, Question...when do I need to switch my chickens from grower feed to layer feed .... everyone has a different opinion in my research so was wondering if you could tell me what you would do? Please and thank you.. Have a blessed day.

    • @HeadFamilyFarm
      @HeadFamilyFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Lorie, 5 and a half to 6 months. It is ok to wait until you see the first egg to switch them but by 6 months most breeds are ready to start laying.

  • @patshipp9195
    @patshipp9195 ปีที่แล้ว

    💖💖🙏🙏💖💖

  • @RockinGFarm
    @RockinGFarm ปีที่แล้ว

    I have heard of people using used coffee grounds. What are your thoughts on that as bedding?

    • @HeadFamilyFarm
      @HeadFamilyFarm  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve used it before when brooding chicks and for some of my bantams. As soon as it gets wet it stains no matter what it says on the bag. I have a funny story about using some with baby ducks…they brewed their own coffee in the waterer in the first 5 minutes 😅
      It smells nice but it’s not an effective bedding.

  • @susantaylor8507
    @susantaylor8507 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is your chicken yard on concrete

    • @HeadFamilyFarm
      @HeadFamilyFarm  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, this coop is on a large concrete slab.

  • @OldPecanHomestead
    @OldPecanHomestead ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Found you from @WalkerFarmFam!

    • @HeadFamilyFarm
      @HeadFamilyFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to the farm! We had a wonderful time meeting them this weekend. Thank you for watching!