My Push To Get a Hoop Coop Ready for Chickens
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 เม.ย. 2023
- I must finish the Cattle Panel Hoop Coop. We have chickens that need extra space.
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Add a center post at the back and above the door to run center beam to hold up the cattle panel in the center , you can also hang the water and feed containers from the center pole .. to keep predators from digging under the coops lay a two foot wide hardware cloth on the ground and cover it with some mulch of some kind
Staple the hardware cloth to the bottom part like you said, but let it come out about a foot, or maybe even more on the ground and just place you could bury it even or replace rocks or some gravel that you’ve been landscaping in your yard with and put it all the way around but they might try to dig through it but they’re gonna hit the hardware cloth under Neath it all the way around and when animals try to dig to get in there, they’re just gonna hit that hardware cloth
Well done Nate, by the time you finish the 3rd coop it will look like a 5 * hotel. Great job, give yourself a break. What a lovely man🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓
Sooner or later predators will have a feast. This is why experienced homesteaders always say “infrastructure before animals”. Doing it backwards just puts alot of unnecessary pressure on you to hurry up and put something together.
Infrastructure is the key to successful animal farming.
Have you watched "Sow the land" vlog? He has both egg layers and meat birds, and all of his cages are much simpler, and moveable, that improves his soil. Just wondered if you ever watch others for ideas, and then decide to (apparently) spend so much more money.
I watch Sow the Land, Jason has it down on the cages!
@@sgrvtl7183 I appreciate your reply to my comment. It amazes me how so many TH-cam creators insist (by their actions) to "reinvent the wheel" when multiple vloggers have builds that work well. The "Hollar Homestead" uses his chickens to more quickly convert clippings to compost--- and I haven't seen any other off-gridder farmer emulate his technique. Oh well.
@Ernie * My father in law raised 40,000 chickens every 6 weeks. He scraped the houses after every batch and added it to his hay fields and every pasture on their property. Worked amazingly.
Of course, 4 sons and 2 daughter in laws to help on the farm. He did eggs when his boys were young and switched to broilers as they left home. He had my son helping with pulling calves when he was 4. We all benefitted from the farms so we all worked.
I believe that this way of life was foreign to Nate and Katie before they bought their property .I know they both have read and studied about making a homestead sucessful....but just like pulling a calf or picking up biddy boards and breathing a huge sigh of relief when there are no snakes under them, you learn from doing a and things get easier the more you do them.
I think Nate and Katie are doing a markable, outstanding job.
I think trolls and bitter old farts should sit down and be quiet!
A Farmers granddaughter who grew up in a city 4 states away...then grew up and married a farmer's son and learned to garden, can what came out of those gardens, tend to 2 commercial chicken houses, drive a tractor and bush hog the fields, plow a garden, tend to cows and learn that that calf that followed you all around the pond you fished in last summer is now the roast/steak/hamburger on your plate at supper time.
Mt husband's family farmed 25 acres and it was a never ending job for an entire family. I can't imagine it on a scale that Nate and Katie are doing it. I'm in awe of both of them!
@@donnagandy3653 I agree with your comment. Even these comments help their TH-cam algorithm. I expect the other commenters who agree with my comment, find it frustrating to see what is built and would have liked to offer ideas based on plans vs construction in progress.
The wood was expensive. ROI? The longer it lasts the better.
Live and learn I guess.
Has no one suggested yet, about keeping critters from digging down and under the base of the coops, to dig a narrow trench all around, maybe a foot or so deep, then secure some of the chicken wire to some 2x2s at the bottom of the trench, then afix the top of the wire to the base of the pen? Saw this done for a large coop and it worked great. A lot more work, but you won't have any dead chickens. Just a suggestion. Its looking great!
I hate chicken wire, it's a real pain!
Did you know that racoons know how to open those bolt latches? Yeah, you definitely need to cover the top of that coop with something to keep critters out.
Nate,
Maybe you could add screen door springs on the doors so they automatically close behind you?
I really enjoy watching your vlogs and watching your homestead come together!
That spring is good ideal.
Note place a stiff wire, inside. So in time when the wooden nob gets lose and locks you in , you have a way to unlock from inside. 🤣😂 Ask me how I know that one. Lol . Outside alone locked in the coop. Lol
Nate, you did a fantastic job on the coop. From what I’ve seen from homesteaders, you never get done with projects, so enjoy your accomplishments, no matter how great or small. Everything you’re doing is for your family. Katie will be happy to see the chicks on the ground.
Such a great melody choice for the entry scenes. Feel good sound for the soul.
It's looking great, Nate! I bet the 2nd and 3rd ones go faster now that you have your process thought out. I do see most people with these cover the entire top with hardware cloth to prevent unwanted predators.
Coop looks great. Nice design. Tip: if you don’t trim the chicken wire around the door you will find that the cut edge forms an edge like a surgical scalpel as the outer edges of my body will attest. #DontBeLazy
I have 21 stitches to prove it. Not pretty.
2 general production comments. I like the time-lapse stuff. I like how you mix the background sound more quietly than some. It makes it easier to hear the program.
Here a tape tip . When we built our coops, we used gray duck tape , the sun rays brake it down VERY fast. The black gorilla tape
Very strong and last alot longer in the sun .
& Note we bought orange hay string in the rolls. The ones they use on baling hay. It's has been a big help with all kinds of useful stuff.
& Note don't make our mistake. And put chicken wire on the ground outside the coops .it gets in the way of weed eaters and when it gets covered with dirt it rusts. ( Our next project REPAIR 😜) . Hopefully the cloth wire might work better.
We enjoy both your channels. & My husband is very proud of all the things you guys are doing and all the work.
Great job on the chicken coop. Just suggestion…I like your swing block door “lock” but you might consider putting a small block on the door frame allow the block to rest/have a place to sit on because over time the swing will just loosen and that block will just fall compromising the door to open. You will just swing it up and clock wise to open😊
Just saw it through and you have it latched 😂
Adding large rocks around the perimeter 1 or 2 layers 'deep' from your property will work and it is free. We haven't had any issues for the past 5 yrs. Great job!!!
Looks great. I would add chicken wire aross the whole of the top to prevent smaller preditors climbing in or aerial preditors getting in . In Australia we have crows that have worked out how to fly in and out of small gaps ...
We also have digging preditors like foxes and rats so we also dig in a 2 foot wire mesh barrier around the outside ..just to be safe
Nate it looks fantastic! Great job! I know ur happy Katie's back. God bess
Hi I've been watching for about a year now and have tried to watch many of your videos since you moved onto your new property. My best friend and I are wanting to find property in west or east Tennessee. We aren't young but we have a plan and are ambitious. We have 3 children who will make our adventure with us. Watching your vlogs gives us inspiration and we have learned so much. Thank you for sharing your accomplishments and struggles.
Nate just wondering why you aren't adding the tarp all the way to the edge, it will save money, you won't need to add chicken wire and it will keep chickens dry. Great job 👍
Great job.
Nate - I'll give you a tip for next time soil is easier to level than actual board and frame 👍 for what your going through❤
Agree with the other comments and would add: how long g do you expect the pine (?) wood to last? Could you have painted it or used a preservative of some type? It just seems the weather will cause issues shortly.
We used red barn stain. Been over 4 years now sign of peeling. So for.
Like your smile. The coop is looking nice. I put a big branch, a stump and a log in my chicken area. Also a old chair you don’t use is great for them. They will sit on the branches, jump over the them , sit on the back top of the chair. By accident they use a cathedral as a nesting box. Doing good Nate. ❤
Awe ... the hogs were so patient waiting for their food. So precious.
You know raccoons can climb and with those larger holes ( cattle panels ) they can still get in and fest on your chickens, you need more chicken wire to close it up totally
exactly - when I saw how big those holes were, just shook my head....
Those chickens are going to be living in style! 👍
great coop! Nate and Katie
Looking good. Don't forget the triangle space at the bottom front between the first and second coops. You filled in the bottom on the outside of the first coop. I could still see the space between the first and second coops.
The chicken coop looks mighty fine. I can hardly wait to see the chickens in the coop as well as out in the run you're going to put up with the electric fencing. Thanks for sharing this build, Nate. Have a Blessed day.
It's beautiful!! Good job!!❤❤❤❤❤
looking good 👍
Consider rain water flow when positioning ur tarp folds. You might also make ur winter plan for coops.
Hi from Malaysia. Admire your persistence and tenacity. Rome wasn't built in a day. Keep up the good job!
I love hearing all the nature sounds in your outdoor videos
Glad to hear you say hardware cloth was coming! Chicken wire is good to keep chickens in but isn't strong enough to keep predators out. Coop looks great! I would suggest hardware cloth all the way over the top. Racoon will cimb right up it and through.
I saw someone else use metal roofing panels horizontally to cover the hoop and up the back. For a more permanent coop.
Hey Nate & Katie. The hoop coop looks great! Homestead perfect. Anywho y'all have a great rest of your day.😊
Katie, that frame and door are just like Nate!
Nice opening Nate, peaceful as the day begins. good luck on the new chickens residence....seems like it will be tough/too big to move, but maybe you do not intend to move it. Rest and take good care.
Seems like 3 units attached will make maintenance between them more difficult.
Absolutely agrer.
@@reggieedmonds5325 I am not sure he appreciates our comments. I don't think they have bothered to review what systems others are using.
Great job, looks good.
The coop for chickens looks great,,, good job Nate
Coop looks really good. I like the door.
It looks great! I would add that I HAVE had the experience of a cat that climbed the chicken wire, dropped over the top, grabbed a young chick, and climbed back out to enjoy her dinner. However, that's only a threat with the younger birds. Again - looks great!
In the winter I use the barn/chicken coop . The lot sides is fenced with chicken wire . the top I used deer netting (not the bird it brakes easy) deer netting is stronger.
Story Lol. 🤣 My cat loves to lay on top. Fell through a place I forgot to ziptie together. Scared him and me both. Luckily we were by the gate I could let him out , before chicken noticed him 😂
Great progress👍
Good stuff!
I’m also building a hoop coop. 10’x50’. Been in the works for a while. Nearly done!
The raccoons around here would be able to open that latch. I have to use carabiners.
was cool having a twin help with that door lol lol . looks great
Doin soooooo good..y'all just bless my heart..ty..xoxo 🥰🖐🤟✌👍🤪
Good afternoon Nate and Katie
Love every one of your animals
Looks Great, Great Job.
Gee, I wish there where two of me 😂 nice job on the chicken coops .
Nate everytime I go out on the back deck the clouds roll in lol it's like the angels all have a bet on weather the sun, rain, or wind can get me go in (one of these days they will lose 😊👍
I love this. Built a hoop house fory birds... though in northern Michigan...winter snow was not a friend. Needs to have more support than I had done
It looks like a great coop!
Good job Nate!🤗
Thank you for your efforts and video.
Really great ideas
This could be converted in a green or hot House covered with heavy duty plastic!
If you want things to really stick Gorilla Tape is a step above regular duct tape.
Good to know, thanks Greg.
Breakfast for the animals!!
Your making great progress!!!!
Stay strong Nate
That coop is looking awesome ! Blessings from North Texas❤
Great job 👏 👍
Great job Nate 👍
Good job Nate ❣️❣️❣️
Very nice!
Awesome
Have a great weekend 🇺🇸🌞🌱
You are doing a great job ❤❤❤❤
Even big rats can get through that and that plastic doesn’t have anything up under it. They go right through that.
Great job 👏🏽 keep going buddy 😊
Looks Great. Good job.
We always need 2 of us! heehee But Katie is probably better company! ;) Great job!
Great job! Looks really good.
Great work!!
I believe your attention to details will make the finished enclosures completely predator proof. 🐓
I would put some hardware cloth on the Back side of the doors so
dogs & stuff couldn't PUSH THROUGH like they will with the chicken
wire, the hardware cloth will be a BIG HELP if nothing but the bottom
1/2 for stray dogs & coons. & BURY about 3ft wide hardware cloth
under the dirt & gravel & if you want, cement around the bottom.
The lest residence will be your weakest entrance.
Neat job.
You should put plenty wire under the ground that helps with pest trying to get under ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great Video! Great Job! 🤗💕🙏🏼God bless 🥰
We have 2 hoop coops and love them. We are working on building a third. ❤
Proud of you! Chicken luxury motel.
Look at Bobbleheads videos or Cosmopolitan Cornbread to see how they built these type chicken coops. Very good info especially CC.
I would put the chicken wire all the way to the top because somethings going to climb it and get in through the top or a snake can get in through the top. Why leave just that little bit
Wow! U r great guys.!!! It's such kind of small n environmentally friendly projects zat we in z third world require.!!! I'm eager to learn a lot from u.!!! Thanks, in advance.!!!
Looks similar to the runs we have built..hard work indeed, but they seem to hold up well, except the tarps need replaced almost every year.... we may upgrade by attaching metal over the area now covered by tarps.. suggestion. You need to use at least poultry fencing over All of it as coons will go through the top. And chickens will be trapped... the tarp will not stop predators.
Looking great!
Hardware cloth 2 feet around outside of coop on the ground and cover with mulch of some kind.
Good job Bud🇨🇦❤️🌻
The coop looking good
Check out the way. Hollis and Nancy did theirs around there. Chicken yard forgot the name of the channel Hollis, and Nancy look at when he did his
Great progress love the banjo music
Looking good!
Very impressive!
Love your coops
looking great hugssss
Great job Nate n Katy the coop is looking good
Its ok Nate tomorrow is another day just stock with it n dont wear yourself out
I like what they call rat wire on my chicken coops when i had them it was smaller little square and a lot stronger than chicken wire its good that you can put your chickens in it now
great job!
Yeah, that was gonna be my next question. How are you going to keep possum skunks coons from climbing in there those are big holes?
Yayyy great job
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Good job!