FARMER Builds DREAM Chicken Coop Run And PLAYGROUND

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  • čas přidán 24. 09. 2023
  • We wanted too building the best chicken run for our chickens. Using many natural materials from tree and branches around our property we were able to build the best natural chicken run / playground to go with our chicken coop.
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Komentáře • 404

  • @AcresOfAdventure
    @AcresOfAdventure  Před 9 měsíci +51

    Thank you guys for supporting and watching the video!
    A few things!
    1) the roof has more support then what is seen in this video
    2) I did use okay sand but since it has been switched to construction sand for the dust bath areas
    3) used chicken wire because this isn’t their main protection just to keep the chickens inside it during the winter
    Thanks again you guys are the best🐥😁

    • @cptruiz0980
      @cptruiz0980 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Don’t worry that we all support what you do

    • @sylvieroy3751
      @sylvieroy3751 Před 8 měsíci +2

      WoW wonderful 💕👍happy chickens 🐔🐔🐔

    • @carolynsteed3649
      @carolynsteed3649 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Can anything dig to get in?

    • @user-mw6eg7me6t
      @user-mw6eg7me6t Před 4 měsíci

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    • @C.A.N-Official-Life
      @C.A.N-Official-Life Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for sharing this clip❤

  • @sixstringstruggle6508
    @sixstringstruggle6508 Před 4 měsíci +5

    I can’t imagine that roof holding a Michigan snow fall

  • @merriedger882
    @merriedger882 Před 9 měsíci +33

    This is awesome! Any chicken would be proud to have a playground like that. Gave me some ideas too.

  • @facingfacts7830
    @facingfacts7830 Před 9 měsíci +39

    Very cool. The only problem I see is rats learning of the compost and they easily squeeze thru 1" chicken wire. I made a mistake not using hardware cloth and have a problem with rats....they come at dusk and dawn to clean up the mess under auto feeders.

    • @AcresOfAdventure
      @AcresOfAdventure  Před 9 měsíci +11

      I will have to keep an eye on that and maybe switch it out, thank you!

    • @maxtheflsh
      @maxtheflsh Před 5 měsíci +4

      Yeah i thought that you’d be better off putting things chickens couldn’t eat in that mesh circle as they’d be better off eating the greens rather than just the bugs

  • @Durpydurp4488
    @Durpydurp4488 Před 4 měsíci +7

    This is perfect. We have fallen tree limbs and spare tires we need to use up, and this run is perfect for what we want to provide for our chickens. Thanks a bunch.

  • @duboislegacyfarm
    @duboislegacyfarm Před 9 měsíci +30

    I love how you put so many things in there for them to do. I need to get creative and do that to our rooster’s run.
    Awesome job! I love it! 🙂🐓

  • @thislilhomesteaderPsalms10414
    @thislilhomesteaderPsalms10414 Před 9 měsíci +15

    I can't wait to watch this video! We sort of have the same set up for our chickens as well. Your chickens will love it because they will be jump in the branches and swing and have so much fun 😅

  • @livingmcdanielstyle
    @livingmcdanielstyle Před 9 měsíci +12

    8:19 I loved this scene “so I open it, and then I dump it,” then the chickens are like,”you’re just taunting us now.” 8:49 we tried the tire-dustbath but…. I will warn you we got mice in there so check the rim. Your channel is very inspirational, Good job you guys!

  • @johnfallon8597
    @johnfallon8597 Před 9 měsíci +44

    I think you need to reinforce your roof if you're expecting a lot of snow. Gr8 job on the build out of the coop

    • @AcresOfAdventure
      @AcresOfAdventure  Před 9 měsíci +7

      Thank you! I have added more support for the roof!

    • @chelseastrong9283
      @chelseastrong9283 Před 7 měsíci +2

      What support did you use?

    • @vic0732
      @vic0732 Před 5 měsíci

      Ah oui, ça ne semble pas très solide et il n'y a pas assez de pente pour que la neige glisse facilement

    • @vikingmountainranchlife7447
      @vikingmountainranchlife7447 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yes definitely if he isn't a snow region the snow gets so heavy here where I live I had to put a 2 by 4 and metal roof on my Coupe

    • @ivankralinskyi581
      @ivankralinskyi581 Před 4 měsíci

      It will crush with first snow.

  • @rebeccareuter6854
    @rebeccareuter6854 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love that you keep it all so natural and s re-purpose a lot! They are happy chickens indeed 🐓💫

  • @GregandPenny-zy5ve
    @GregandPenny-zy5ve Před 8 měsíci +10

    Thank you for giving us some ideas! You have a really nice set up for your chickens.

  • @MaffeiKris
    @MaffeiKris Před 13 hodinami

    Let’s be real, you wanted to show us how to pour those scraps in cause you’re proud and wanna show off some sweet skills…how do I know, I’m the same way 😂 I love everything here. And I was also just about to make a swing so I guess I won’t.. cheers mate! Great video :)

  • @karengibson2012
    @karengibson2012 Před 9 měsíci +7

    D.E. Is great for chickens I add burned out ash from the barbeque with it and sand. My chickens love it and it keeps the parasites at bay. LOVE the play ground.

  • @shawnmcpeak6184
    @shawnmcpeak6184 Před 9 měsíci +10

    Looks Great. May want to do more re=enforcement on the roof. A good snow will make it crash down.

    • @AcresOfAdventure
      @AcresOfAdventure  Před 9 měsíci

      Yes! I have added more support plus a few beams inside to hold it up!

  • @elladoz1966
    @elladoz1966 Před 3 měsíci

    Those chickens are living a great life 🥰 thanks for sharing ❤🙏.

  • @stephendove7447
    @stephendove7447 Před 8 měsíci +2

    good stuff thanks for the ideas.

  • @angelachilds784
    @angelachilds784 Před 8 měsíci +3

    I LOVE IT! ❤ Creative, caring and considerate while also being functional and inexpensive! PLUS...it looks great!!❤

  • @praynxs9249
    @praynxs9249 Před 7 měsíci +5

    I love the look and creativity of this coop. I’m definitely going to try this. Love the branch perches!

  • @maren807
    @maren807 Před 8 měsíci +2

    You did a fantastic job! Your girls 🐔 are so blessed to have your family!

  • @farmerchicmandy.
    @farmerchicmandy. Před 8 měsíci +5

    Beautiful ❤ your chickens looks healthy...love the coop

  • @judywiggins5092
    @judywiggins5092 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great job. I sweep my roof off if a heavy snow comes. I'm out there doing their water and food so its no big issue. Glad you added more support. Snow gets heavy. Happy chickens!!!

  • @kathleenboller6651
    @kathleenboller6651 Před měsícem

    Love that compost food tower and the ladder made of branches! So creative!

  • @amberjenkins3620
    @amberjenkins3620 Před 2 měsíci +7

    So nice to finaply see someone else using natural branches and giving them perches to jump around on!

  • @inmyfreetyme
    @inmyfreetyme Před 8 měsíci +2

    Happy Chickens Happy Life. I am sure those chickens R loven that new build. GREAT job! Thanks 4 sharing! Cheers ! 😎😎

  • @Yeshuaschosen
    @Yeshuaschosen Před 3 měsíci +1

    Perfection!

  • @collinsddc1206
    @collinsddc1206 Před 9 měsíci +13

    🌺Absolutely outstanding, you did a great job, so natural and they love it!

  • @carolpeek7429
    @carolpeek7429 Před měsícem

    That chicken run is so awesome! They love it. Great idea.

  • @micheleangott3115
    @micheleangott3115 Před měsícem +1

    Love your ideas and enthusiasm!

  • @pamelachappell1089
    @pamelachappell1089 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This is so darling! Thank you for sharing.

  • @Sally-xk8eq
    @Sally-xk8eq Před 7 měsíci +4

    Absolutely brilliant! You've given us lots of inspiration for when we move and have chickens :)

  • @ShengYang8888
    @ShengYang8888 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Awesome!

  • @joyhouse2334
    @joyhouse2334 Před dnem

    I love this. I was trying to find a video that I didn’t have to dig holes in my yard but have a run for my chickens so thanks for posting your idea. I think I’m going to follow it as much as I can

  • @user-xp5qx8wg9x
    @user-xp5qx8wg9x Před 3 měsíci +1

    You could raise that swing to use it to hang heads of lettuce etc for them to reach up and peck at.

  • @jennelleclarke2382
    @jennelleclarke2382 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Love it, great run! Looks like you might have to support the roof more for the snow 🤗

  • @bhelge127
    @bhelge127 Před měsícem

    Fantastic education for us as first timers!! Thanks so much!

  • @ginnythibodeau3148
    @ginnythibodeau3148 Před 9 měsíci +10

    Wow this is really great! Wonderful job!

  • @anthonyscalise7398
    @anthonyscalise7398 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I had white peking ducks for 7 years. They were cool. The eggs tasted great.

  • @cmebeth
    @cmebeth Před 8 měsíci +3

    Nice job! Mine love their swing, but I did make a small one when they were chicks, so they've grown up swinging, and they still use their big girl swing. I hope your girls like theirs soon.

  • @backyard_buddies
    @backyard_buddies Před 3 měsíci

    Wonderful, Thats awesome 😊

  • @DoingItCheap
    @DoingItCheap Před 4 měsíci +1

    VERY nice job !

  • @rostamr4096
    @rostamr4096 Před 8 měsíci +20

    I am not sure if that roof can hold any amonth of snow

  • @ElizarineSmith
    @ElizarineSmith Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for your clear information, I love that

  • @jennesteed
    @jennesteed Před 9 měsíci +1

    I am so inspired. I just built my outdoor run for my free rangers to have a snow-free area over the winter. Now I am going to add toys and all the things.

    • @AcresOfAdventure
      @AcresOfAdventure  Před 9 měsíci

      Well I hope I have you some good ideas to use for yours!

  • @RoyeleLojicke
    @RoyeleLojicke Před 8 měsíci +2

    Thanks for video👍👍👍👍

  • @mrobinson1013HHA
    @mrobinson1013HHA Před 9 měsíci +3

    My chickens love their swing

  • @deennmckeague9301
    @deennmckeague9301 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Love this❤ Amazing stuffs for them.😊🐓🐔Happy chickens

  • @christinalindley7338
    @christinalindley7338 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Love it!!! Thank You I’m putting up my run tomorrow & I love all the affordable great ideas 🐥

  • @salinamartin8711
    @salinamartin8711 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I've made a big roosting ladder with branches. I leaned it against their coop and the chicks love it!

  • @natyb3976
    @natyb3976 Před 4 měsíci

    Wow I love it. God bless you always and your family.

  • @oldchickenlady
    @oldchickenlady Před 9 měsíci +1

    WOW!!! Love it!!!!!

  • @holyngrace7806
    @holyngrace7806 Před 4 měsíci

    Wow, briliant! Chicken enrichment programme!

  • @christinahidalgo7201
    @christinahidalgo7201 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I like your ideas & recently built a run similar to this.
    I want to add the tree limb perches & a swing for my hennies & roos. ❤️🐓
    Peace, Love & Chickens!

  • @nildaotero2933
    @nildaotero2933 Před 3 měsíci

    Great coop, good job. They do look happy

  • @Joel.Invictus
    @Joel.Invictus Před 4 měsíci

    Super cool...super cool. I'm definitely gonna use some of the ideas. Thanks, man.

  • @briancormier8189
    @briancormier8189 Před 4 měsíci

    I just found this video. Great ideas in here. Now next weekend I will be able to do one since I have most the materials! Thanks for the natural perch ideas. Also thinking on building a bit bigger and have other small birds in it. Maybe some quail.

  • @Soyka_naturalezaviva
    @Soyka_naturalezaviva Před 7 měsíci +2

    Muy hermosa casita de gallinas 😍👍🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔 hermoso gallinero

  • @sylvieroy3751
    @sylvieroy3751 Před 8 měsíci

    WoW wonderful ❤👍happy chickens 🐔🐔🐔

  • @patrickdavis7886
    @patrickdavis7886 Před 4 měsíci

    Looks great 👍

  • @vn3593
    @vn3593 Před 4 měsíci

    Good job! This is simular to what I have been planing on building 🙂 One adjustment I would make is adding some more rungs to their ladder. I noticed the spacing seems to be hard for them to walk on. But it is very cool👍🏻

  • @jeanettecook1088
    @jeanettecook1088 Před 8 měsíci +9

    Great ideas... I'm curious, what did you use to hold the roof panels on? Thanks for posting. 🎉
    I also wanted to mention that the large flat oil pans sold at Lowe's and Home Depot make great containers for sand bathing.

  • @petani_mbois
    @petani_mbois Před 8 dny

    Thank's for ur great video my boss.. Big regard from Indonesian Farmer ❤👍🤝🤝

  • @DontDoDaylight
    @DontDoDaylight Před 9 měsíci +10

    Fantastic work, man! I didn’t think about putting metal on the bottom to protect from wind. I hope that I soon will have the courage to build a nice run like this! I’ll be watching your rain system video soon. It’s awesome how this all works as a system, with proper planning (re-purposing fallen trees, using old bedding as compost, etc). This style of run looks so simple yet I fear failing at creating a similar design. I really need to get over that fear along with the fear of other things as a new/first-time homeowner. Right now, I feel like my skill level is basically just enough to make a hoop coop lol. Just have to embrace the learning experience!
    The compost food tower is another great idea and I really like the dust baths. My backyard is almost all dirt/rocks, so I’m researching which bedding would be best. The mulch seems like it’s working well with you! Very cool how the chickens can go under the coop. Great job and for what it’s worth, I really appreciate seeing a good dad. That’s awesome. I can tell you’re a great dad.
    PS
    I did just level out some ground and put in 2 raised garden beds! Can’t wait to give those a shot.

    • @facingfacts7830
      @facingfacts7830 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Just do it. MAke a list, buy the 2x4s etc, and start laying it out. Walk thru the fear, its quite the reward if you do!

    • @DontDoDaylight
      @DontDoDaylight Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@facingfacts7830 Thanks so much! I truly appreciate the encouragement and will be taking your advice, possibly even by this weekend!

    • @AcresOfAdventure
      @AcresOfAdventure  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Go out a do it, you get better the more you try something!

    • @facingfacts7830
      @facingfacts7830 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Fantastic! So much getting things accomplished is getting past doubt and just starting...once you do you'll be so proud of your accomplishments and see you can do a lot more than you thought you could.@@DontDoDaylight

    • @valnpaulvanorden
      @valnpaulvanorden Před 6 měsíci

      kool!! we need this! we have 18 chickens.

  • @VillageChicken618
    @VillageChicken618 Před 3 měsíci

    Well, whatever you are doing, the chicken will feel amazing.👍👏

  • @annwithaplan9766
    @annwithaplan9766 Před 3 měsíci

    What a nice run. I have 100' of electric (but never turned on) fencing around my run, and also put up a bunch of large tree limbs like you did. They love the limbs and used them all the time. Finally, at the end of the vid you started looking at the lens. Appreciate it when TYers do that. Makes me feel like you're actually talking to me.🙂 My coop has a tin roof, but was planning on replacing it with that stuff like you used.

  • @paramedicchrisbookseries
    @paramedicchrisbookseries Před 3 měsíci

    Brilliant. Love this. My latest book involves a chicken, paramedic Chris and the runaway chicken. ❤

  • @kimberlyparisi5844
    @kimberlyparisi5844 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Love it! We are in Vermont and building something very similar. I saw someone use a wire hanging basket with hay in it!

  • @christysmith5211
    @christysmith5211 Před 8 měsíci +3

    You are my kind of chicken owner nice place

  • @skyyoung5383
    @skyyoung5383 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I love it! Great job!

  • @franceslynch8815
    @franceslynch8815 Před 4 měsíci

    This is a lovely scratching area for the chicks. Their house is so cosy. The trees are brilliant for them to see out and have some exercise. Are the wire holes around the compost a bit small for their beaks i wonder. Overall you built a lovely place fot your chickens. One thing only..if they are used to their foraging in the yard they will miss that so much. Thanks for sharing..great ideas here for everyone❤

  • @shirleysoeth
    @shirleysoeth Před 5 měsíci +3

    Love all the use of natural elements! Thank you for sharing!

  • @denamelin3625
    @denamelin3625 Před 9 měsíci +6

    I love this video! Thank you for sharing. I want to make something like this for my chickens. I love how you care for your chickens! The tire dust bath is great! Have you seen them us it yet?

    • @AcresOfAdventure
      @AcresOfAdventure  Před 9 měsíci +1

      They have been in it just a few times but they have a lot of spots to do it in their free range area

  • @TheConservativeHippie
    @TheConservativeHippie Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you. Love your description

  • @QDawg2024
    @QDawg2024 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great job! Great idea, and great video!

  • @marciadasilva5390
    @marciadasilva5390 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Looks amazing!! Great job!!

  • @UsmanFaraz854
    @UsmanFaraz854 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you brother for sharing nice practical and wonderful video, you are so creative and love the way you make things easy for us to understand, stay blessed and keep sharing nice videos, love to hear your rooster crowing 🐓

  • @dilarakhatoon374
    @dilarakhatoon374 Před 3 měsíci

    Great idea

  • @luisaquino8646
    @luisaquino8646 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I like it, I was thinking about enlarging our chicken run, now thanx to you I have a better idea of what I will be doing. I love your channel, keep up the great job.

    • @AcresOfAdventure
      @AcresOfAdventure  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you for the support, and glad this video helped you!

  • @janw491
    @janw491 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I have a 2x4 as a swing and my guys love it. Throw a little peat moss in the dust baths.
    Overall you done good, happy girls

  • @Kasmal...
    @Kasmal... Před 9 měsíci +2

    Terlihat ayamnya senang sekali didalam kandang yang baru🥰

  • @aruniebissoon2120
    @aruniebissoon2120 Před 4 měsíci

    Good I enjoy looking at chicken

  • @ginettekelley2452
    @ginettekelley2452 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great job!!

  • @creativechannel349
    @creativechannel349 Před 4 měsíci

    Very nice amazing work

  • @vlogATBPtv
    @vlogATBPtv Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thats cool bro

  • @cristinarivera9790
    @cristinarivera9790 Před 5 měsíci

    Good job 👏 I love it, thank you for sharing this.🙏🤩

  • @ericcrosco6271
    @ericcrosco6271 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video!!I'm in the middle of building my 2nd coop and run.This gave me some good ideas!

  • @superbuddyfranklin
    @superbuddyfranklin Před 8 měsíci +5

    The wind is gonna blow that roof off or the snow is gonna cave it in. Probz wind before the snow gets it.

  • @kathyruhlmann8361
    @kathyruhlmann8361 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Kudos perfect I ❤ it!!!

  • @isabellesender
    @isabellesender Před 9 měsíci +1

    Brilliant!💕💕💕

  • @vikingmountainranchlife7447
    @vikingmountainranchlife7447 Před 4 měsíci

    That is a really cool chicken coop! You have some Lucky Chicken sir!😊

  • @VictorNewman-yh4ev
    @VictorNewman-yh4ev Před 9 měsíci +1

    Liked and commmenting in an attempt to support you!!! Thanks for the time to show us newbys how to do things that seem so hard!!

  • @TheSilentMajorityNation
    @TheSilentMajorityNation Před 3 měsíci

    Man, here I was calculating the cost of lumber to build these very things, and then I saw your video. You're a God send brother.

  • @esga3207
    @esga3207 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Prediction #1: They will dust bathe under the coop where it is dry and not in the tires. Ditch the tires. Replace the tires with a log. In evenings if it’s not cold dampen the log and surrounding area. During the night his will attract grubs and bugs. In the morning the chickens will have breakfast.
    Prediction #2: They will enjoy the new roosts. Every week or so change the location of at least one. They will appreciate the variety.
    #3: I’ve had a hen who enjoyed the swing, but the vast majority do not use it.
    Chicken wire: You know what’s best, so just do it. As you yourself mentioned, chicken wire keeps chickens in, but doesn’t keep predators out. The metal at the lower level will keep out some predators, as well as the wind. Should a predator gain access the chickens will be more vulnerable since they’ll be trapped in an enclosed environment. While the weather is warm enough for them to free range, do your flock a solid and put hardware cloth on top of the chicken wire. You won’t regret it.
    Diatomaceous Earth, as you mentioned, is perfectly safe in the open air, so long as it’s food grade. When I apply DE in the run I do wear a face mask, preferably KN95, because my face is so close to the dust. Also I mix it with dirt in the run (not the enclosed coop) at dusk when my chickens are in the coop.
    Best wishes.

    • @AcresOfAdventure
      @AcresOfAdventure  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Yeah I was thinking about that for the dust bath spots!

  • @patriciaekenstam888
    @patriciaekenstam888 Před 8 měsíci

    Nice job! Guise are happy chickens ❤️

  • @christinae.burlison936
    @christinae.burlison936 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Dont give up on the swing. My chicken love theirs. I little heavier rope though

  • @marygreen7232
    @marygreen7232 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I did the tire thing with sand and DE and my girls do use it. I have seen clouds of sand getting kicked up and seen my girls running around with sand on their feathers. I like the branch roosts, probably will make some of those.

    • @AcresOfAdventure
      @AcresOfAdventure  Před 9 měsíci

      Yes they are super easy and the chickens love it!

    • @marygreen7232
      @marygreen7232 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@AcresOfAdventure Just curious on the question of rodents. Last night I saw three mice in the run at bedtime, two inside the run and one outside, and have started setting mousetraps at night and picking them up in the morning before I let the girls out into the run. I remove food bowls every night for cleaning but the girls do scatter food some and although I sweep at night I know there are crumbs left behind. Curious how other chicken Moms deal with pests.

  • @danielbrown1724
    @danielbrown1724 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Excellent video, thank you 🙏🏻

  • @ladyjane6846
    @ladyjane6846 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Good to see you're putting the needs of the chickens first over the needs of humans. Unlike those dreadful Eglu houses which haven't thought of how it is to be a chicken. Chickens can't stand on something the thickness of a pencil like their ladder rungs and perches and they can't perch comfortably when the roof is on their heads.
    Your house and run is great. Thankyou.

  • @naomi2646
    @naomi2646 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Did you notice the chickens are only using the sides of coop ladder instead of the ladder steps.
    Love the coop run

    • @PrincessPRlo
      @PrincessPRlo Před 6 měsíci

      Yes lol I will use just one stick now because they could care less about steps 😆😆

  • @merjemvr
    @merjemvr Před 2 měsíci

    Interesting!

  • @pamelajohnsonjones5965
    @pamelajohnsonjones5965 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great job!