Daily Chicken Care Documentary

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  • čas přidán 20. 09. 2016
  • Every wonder what it's like to care for chickens for an entire day? We have documented a full day of backyard chicken care in our mobile coop from morning until birdie bedtime.
    Watch us as we let the chickens out in the morning, clean their mobile coop, give them chicken treats, play with them, and tuck them in at night. Our chickens are not short on personalty and love to "ham it up" for the camera!
    How long does it take to care for chickens each day?
    1) Letting them out in the morning - less than 5 minutes
    2) Cleaning out the coop - less than 10 minutes
    3) Giving treats - less than 5 minutes
    4) Putting chickens to bed - less than 5 minutes
    5) Loving on chickens - up to you!
    UPDATE: We now use the electric fence at night due to some foxy visitors on our property
    DIY COOP SPRAY:
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    1-2 Tbsp Dr. Bronners Castile soap
    15 drops peppermint oil
    15 drops lavender oil
    4-5 cups water
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    Thanks for watching!
    Jaime and Jeremy
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Komentáře • 461

  • @corrndog
    @corrndog Před rokem +6

    the way they all came to you on 2:18 is adorable 😊

    • @randalllaue4042
      @randalllaue4042 Před rokem

      That’s the kicker on eating chicken... My Aunt had to keep the coop clean as a child and as a adult refused to even cook chicken, always said they were “Filthy”. I am sure it’s better now, but too late to ask questions now. She passed. Also wish could ask questions to my grandmother who was raised on farm.

  • @zzzzhuhzzzz
    @zzzzhuhzzzz Před 5 lety +85

    I could do this. I could TOTALLY do this. Everything I've been reading and watching previously makes it look so hard and fraught with illness and tedious tediousness. I could totally do this. Thank you, Jaime. And hey... I've canned 100 lbs of meats and stews, and 10 lbs of potatoes in the last 2 weeks in the 921 I've had for a year now, thanks to you. Just some more by-products of the "I could totally do this" moments inspired by Jaime.

    • @Guildbrookfarm
      @Guildbrookfarm  Před 5 lety +22

      If you can “can” 100lbs of meat and stews, you can totally be a chicken slave, I mean overlord 😆

    • @zzzzhuhzzzz
      @zzzzhuhzzzz Před 5 lety +6

      Chicken * Canning * Pig
      Homestead Overlord
      We need a shirt for that.

  • @mindyvaughn8217
    @mindyvaughn8217 Před 5 lety +79

    The chickens are like “It’s nice and clean let’s go poop”.

  • @catherinemcphee6574
    @catherinemcphee6574 Před 2 lety +4

    I’m watching this because my neighbors two chicken have discovered they can get into my yard. Never have had any experience with chickens, they are so cool! I totally enjoy them coming to visit and they spend all day in my yard. They go home at night and show up at about 6 AM each morning. The poop is the only downside.

  • @PStew262
    @PStew262 Před 4 lety +10

    We have 2 chickens just like mushroom. We named them Honey BBQ but we call her Honey B and Spicy Chicken. We don’t eat our chickens just named them after our favorite foods from Wendy’s. 😂 We love our chickies!

    • @HarvardRocker
      @HarvardRocker Před 3 lety

      Are they Bantam chickens? Im just getting into chickens. Was told I got two Bantam Easter eggers. Just waiting for them to grow right now. Lol

    • @PStew262
      @PStew262 Před 3 lety

      @@HarvardRocker The are Easter eggers. We get light green eggs from them.

  • @sarahkosian6475
    @sarahkosian6475 Před 4 lety +15

    I'm screaming at your daughter starting to sing panic! at the Disco to the chickens, did not expect that and made the video even better! 😂💜

  • @spindleblood
    @spindleblood Před 6 lety +126

    Omg I love Mushroom! I want to get chickens so I'm watching a bunch of videos to get a feel for the amount of work involved and best practices. Thank you for sharing your chicken videos! ^_^

  • @bushcraft2012
    @bushcraft2012 Před 7 lety +15

    Beautiful video. It's amazing to watch them all go in like clockwork as soon as the sun sets. Used to think chickens were pretty dumb until I started raising them. Much more intelligent than first surmised. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mikereid2865
    @mikereid2865 Před 3 lety +16

    If anyone was undecided about keeping chickens then your upload will have clinched the deal. Without doubt the best chicken keeping video out there. Factual, calm and superbly presented. Work will begin on my chicken tomorrow! Thanks

  • @hfortenberry
    @hfortenberry Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you for that. I've been wanting chickens for a few years in my tiny urban backyard but am allergic so was worried I'd not be able to handle them as much as they need. But seeing your routine makes me feel like I might could do it. They don't seem to need a lot of holding, although I wish I could hold them. Also, I'm watching this during the Coronavirus shelter-in-place and have been a little fearful and stressed lately worried about the economy crashing and all the people who are sick or worried. I'm not afraid for myself because as a prepper, I'm prepared. But my heart aches for all those who are more vulnerable. This video was just what I needed to lift my spirits. The sweetness and calmness of it was peaceful and welcome. Thank you, Jaime.

  • @rosehavenfarm2969
    @rosehavenfarm2969 Před 7 lety +3

    Good to see, thank you! We're getting our first chicks in a few weeks, and I've been excited and apprehensive all at the same time.

    • @Guildbrookfarm
      @Guildbrookfarm  Před 7 lety +1

      +Flyover Pilgrim oh yeaa! So much fun! Best of luck to you!

  • @wassock55
    @wassock55 Před 5 lety +4

    thanks, its very relaxing 2 sit amongst them, dig a patch of soil so they can scratch around 2 get lovely eggs

  • @davidb9323
    @davidb9323 Před 4 lety +2

    Creative setup of the coop and video of how to maintain chickens, looking forward to getting my own when I move!

  • @classicrocklover5615
    @classicrocklover5615 Před 5 lety +5

    I never knew there was such a thing as the portable solar electric fence setup.
    But I have been told there's a way or gadget you can use that automatically closes the henhouse door at a specific time. Sounds handy.

  • @anotherarmchairhistorian2831

    Thank you for doing this video. We just got our first chickens. I can't wait til they start laying.

  • @RiverPlaid
    @RiverPlaid Před 5 lety +3

    Your daughters are adorable. The chickens are very funny and so spoiled.🌸🌸🌸

  • @mariemin946
    @mariemin946 Před 4 lety +1

    Good times with the kids and chickens 🐓💕
    I wish I could have had this life as a child on a small farm. I am definitely going to get me some chickens, Thanks for sharing your info about chickens, coops and cleaning products.

  • @mikei4001
    @mikei4001 Před 5 lety +47

    Do you know why chicken coops only have 2 doors?.................if they had 4 doors it would be a sedan! ha!

    • @Eyes2C.
      @Eyes2C. Před 5 lety +3

      Mike I Too funny! Love it!

  • @cable489
    @cable489 Před 6 lety +9

    I love the name Mushroom for your bird. I will probably steal the name next Spring when I get my chic's. Also Diatomaceous Earth won't keep out bugs but it will kill them after contact. I suggest getting food grade Diatomaceous earth as the birds will eat some of it when they feed on the bugs.

  • @olscott1624
    @olscott1624 Před 6 lety +29

    Your videos are so helpful and informative!! I'm in the beginning stages of figuring out which breed of chicks I should begin with. I'm in the Chicagoland area. Also, your voice is soothing. Great commentary skills!

    • @sharoncourt75
      @sharoncourt75 Před 4 lety +1

      Iam in kansas so it gets kind a cold here to i have peking bantams, silkys just for the fun they dont lay muhc and 2 road island reds wich are my hardcore layers everyday but eat like a horse; Bantys are very quiet.

    • @Tara-id3rk
      @Tara-id3rk Před 4 lety +1

      If you look at Murray McMurray hatchery, they have a whole “profile”’for each breed that talks about their heartiness in cold, heat, their disposition, etc. It’s really helpful to choose a breed.

  • @swcomer
    @swcomer Před 5 lety +4

    Just found your channel. Well, I've seen a few links to it from other homestead channels. I'm still new to homesteading. Really like the two door system that you have. I just have the one door (chicken door is one the far side) makes it difficult to clean the coop door side. Two doors makes the job easy.

  • @Shamariah2011
    @Shamariah2011 Před 6 lety +36

    My chicken says ‘pretty birrrrrd’ repeatedly. She is the leader of the pack and always chats with me and comes to me hopping on my knee. I have her on video saying it. lol

  • @027Star
    @027Star Před 3 lety +3

    Just wanted to let you know...I finally got my chickens 🐔 today and I have learned so much from you the last 4 years.
    Thanks

    • @RQsuperglue
      @RQsuperglue Před 3 lety

      Look into the deep litter method as well.

  • @backyardhomestead2230
    @backyardhomestead2230 Před 7 lety +19

    Loved the video!! Fun to watch your girls getting treats!! You take great care of your chickens!! Thanks!

    • @Guildbrookfarm
      @Guildbrookfarm  Před 7 lety +3

      Ya it's becoming "expected" now lol. Spoiled birds. :0)

  • @midsouthhomestead9180
    @midsouthhomestead9180 Před 6 lety +2

    This video is so helpful! We just built our 1st cool together and this is very informative!

  • @danielbehm2347
    @danielbehm2347 Před 7 lety +4

    Love the chickens watching you clean! Too funny

  • @kayteekaytarmstrong383
    @kayteekaytarmstrong383 Před 4 lety +1

    I am absolutely loving your extremely informative docuseries’ on the setting up, choosing and caring for your chickens. You go into all the detail that is really needed instead of just glossing over it. So very valuable as I am continuing my research in preparation for my next lot of chickens at my new property. Taking my time to do it properly this time and I want to build or have my nephew builder construct my coop with the plans I draw up once I have settled on the best style. That is the advice I am seeking from your videos too. The most user friendly/chook safe/friendly coop. Keep up the awesome videos. Ciao bella.

  • @CR10.07
    @CR10.07 Před rokem +1

    This is old but thank you just for a simple day. I learned much.

  • @thevagabondsageinthewoods

    Way different than what my chicken routine is. My chicks are put into areas throughout the day right now so I can move them around where I need them, but of course, I have to keep an eye on them so I usually do this in the evenings when I can sit outside and just watch them for a bit. I do like your solar-powered electric fence. Solar is definitely the way to go. Another gr8 video.

  • @linneabarnes1437
    @linneabarnes1437 Před 3 lety +1

    I love your natural spray for the coop. I have to put this together....thanks!

  • @cshula1
    @cshula1 Před 5 lety +1

    Cute, curious chickens. I love it!

  • @siobhansprouse3254
    @siobhansprouse3254 Před 6 lety +12

    Mushroom is easily the cutest name for a chicken I have ever heard and she herself is absolutely adorable. Thanks for the video! I'm definitely going to try your coop spray. I love Dr. Bronners as is, so that sounds awesome!

  • @YankeeLivn
    @YankeeLivn Před 7 lety

    Great looking Yard Birds very good Husbandry, thanks for sharing

  • @natashakeogh5910
    @natashakeogh5910 Před 4 lety

    I just got a new chicken, she’s a bit skittish, but very friendly and cute. She’s a silkie, and we are getting her a coop sometime this week. Thankyou so much for showing me this!

  • @simpliace.2875
    @simpliace.2875 Před 4 lety +3

    This is very handy. I have 2 Black Sumatra hens and I think this will really work for their health. Thankyou for posting this. You also have very nice hens. 😀

  • @kirin7932
    @kirin7932 Před 5 lety +7

    i love how mushroom is always there LOL so cute!

  • @alphastarcar
    @alphastarcar Před 2 lety

    Your videos are awesome and the family dynamic is beautiful!

  • @SolidGoldShows
    @SolidGoldShows Před 4 lety +3

    Very EDUCATIONAL. Thank you for sharing

  • @chubsblubloss694
    @chubsblubloss694 Před 5 lety

    LOVE GARY!! So beautiful, so sorry to hear about her! I love Silkies

  • @carolwolf4099
    @carolwolf4099 Před 3 lety +1

    Very encouraging...hope to start a wee flock this spring!

  • @waltleon3480
    @waltleon3480 Před 5 lety

    Thank you so much sweetheart for your educational videos

  • @iplantseeds4639
    @iplantseeds4639 Před rokem +1

    I really enjoyed your touring of your chicken experience. Thank you for sharing your tricks I like them I’m going to use them. Thank you. 🙏💕

  • @b2mommer610
    @b2mommer610 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you soooo much for this video! I love Silkie chickens. I’m getting one for my birthday!!😇

  • @banditquest4756
    @banditquest4756 Před 7 lety +3

    Great Video! A great thing for children to experience when growing up! I love raising chickens!

    • @Guildbrookfarm
      @Guildbrookfarm  Před 7 lety

      Yes they love it as much as us. Thanks for watching

  • @zephaniahmarion8578
    @zephaniahmarion8578 Před 7 lety +2

    Thank You

  • @denisebrann8563
    @denisebrann8563 Před rokem +1

    Just found your channel. Loved the comment about the chickens being “sassy in the mornings.”

  • @winnman69
    @winnman69 Před 4 lety

    Love your videos. They make the best compost for your garden

  • @poppycopper1
    @poppycopper1 Před 6 lety +2

    I really enjoyed that thank you

  • @PinkWillowRanch2024
    @PinkWillowRanch2024 Před 4 lety +3

    DO YUO HAVE A VIDEO ON YOUR COMPOST BINS!!!!! I LOVE THEM AND YOUR VIDEOS ARE GREAT. LOVE HOW YOU EXPLAIN THINGS.

  • @lbsmith83
    @lbsmith83 Před 7 lety

    Thank you so very much.

  • @theunrealaxingstart649
    @theunrealaxingstart649 Před 5 lety +2

    The white pne is so cute and mushroom is so funny I love your chickens so much

  • @SuoNagato
    @SuoNagato Před 7 lety +1

    Really cute! 👌 thanks for share

  • @2bonosc
    @2bonosc Před 6 lety +1

    Enjoyed your techniques. Thank you

  • @elleluna4537
    @elleluna4537 Před 7 lety +4

    I love this! Your chickens love you.we recently got chickens and I know the basics but your videos will definitely teach me more.thanks!

  • @tealeaf4451
    @tealeaf4451 Před rokem +1

    Your videos are so helpful, thank you!

  • @heavenlycrystalsandcandles3609

    Great video thanks for sharing. They are beautiful chickens

  • @SB-sr6cm
    @SB-sr6cm Před 5 lety +1

    Love this video!!

  • @rogerknight2267
    @rogerknight2267 Před 2 lety +1

    I love fooling with my four red leg horns. There’s something therapeutic about it. They are so funny. I use hemp in my coop. No odor, very little dust. I use a cat litter scoop from Walmart to pick up the poop each morning. Even that’s fun to me. I’m an old farm boy so it’s a little like going back to a time that was so much simpler. Thank you so much for sharing!!

  • @crazydaisy_x5935
    @crazydaisy_x5935 Před rokem

    Aww we have chickens and I really love that people take care of them and trust them! It was so cute when she was on your shoulder! Also I was thinking of Naming one of mine mushroom 🍄!

  • @ACTIONDANhero
    @ACTIONDANhero Před 7 lety +21

    I never knew they put themselves away at the end of the day so quickly. I guess the automated, timed doors make sence now.

    • @CFarnwide
      @CFarnwide Před 3 lety

      My little flock always got treats at a certain time every evening inside the coop. I never had to chase them down to put them up for the night, they were always waiting eagerly! They have an amazing internal clock 😎

  • @donnabrunner3125
    @donnabrunner3125 Před rokem +1

    I love your video's so much. I'm going back to the beginning! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @judyreynolds305
    @judyreynolds305 Před 4 lety +1

    My blonde Pekin bantam Marigold always jumps up on me like your Easter egged Mushroom! Love my chickens!

  • @emilyanne7020
    @emilyanne7020 Před 5 lety +2

    Could you do a video about chicken care through the winter I live in Canada and was wondering if there's any special tips you have on keeping them warm, cozy and happy through the winter months as it can get quite cold here. Really want to get into backyard chickens but I wanna make sure I'm prepared! Love your videos!

  • @mariannefroholdt9783
    @mariannefroholdt9783 Před 4 lety

    I love chicken,and i love when they go out free🥰

  • @srdabsalot6244
    @srdabsalot6244 Před 6 lety +2

    I’m so happy! My mom says we’re gonna get a small farm or ranch in a couple of months! We’re getting chickens so this helps a lot! Thank you!

  • @gbC4mpos
    @gbC4mpos Před 3 lety +1

    I love your videos. Great job!

  • @sheenahendricks8392
    @sheenahendricks8392 Před 4 lety +1

    Working on building our coop right now. What are the caps that you use to cover the food and what are they made of? Thanks for the help!

  • @dianebreton6945
    @dianebreton6945 Před 4 lety +1

    they are loved and they love back BRAVO

  • @joeforrest8955
    @joeforrest8955 Před 4 lety +3

    Do you have rough estimate on how much of each ingredient for that spray?

  • @nightowl9176
    @nightowl9176 Před 3 lety

    Your videos are awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience and passion. Can you give some advise what to do when you want to go away for few days, please. How do you make sure that chickens survive while you're away from the farm for few days. Thanks a lot.

  • @andreaandersen7048
    @andreaandersen7048 Před 4 lety +3

    Could you post your recipe for the coop spray, please? thank you! Love your videos!

  • @bigfuzzball59
    @bigfuzzball59 Před 4 lety +1

    We've got 4 birds, Welsummer - Dottie, LegBar - Lexi, Buff-Sussex - Maisie, and Copper-Blue Maran/Legbar cross - Olive. Same as yours they're mad for treats, especially those mealworms and eat from our hands too. Just wish we could have translations of what they try to tell us every day ! Great videos, very informative, am building a semi-circular run extension using two old trampoline frames at the moment and I really like the vertical feeder idea !

  • @monicamansfield1540
    @monicamansfield1540 Před 7 lety +8

    So cute! I'm getting my chicks tomorrow and I'm so excited!!

  • @aloras405
    @aloras405 Před 5 lety +3

    Mushroom is so funny and expressive!

  • @csrhomestuck6052
    @csrhomestuck6052 Před 4 lety +2

    I love mushroom so much❤️😍I’ve always wanted an Americana/Easter egger

  • @Coffee.2sugars
    @Coffee.2sugars Před 7 lety

    I heard this I gospel and I kept singing it! love that song

  • @otrbookscratcher1792
    @otrbookscratcher1792 Před 5 lety +1

    I like the coop where did you get it and the fence please let me know

  • @carolschedler3832
    @carolschedler3832 Před rokem

    Thanks for the tips! I might try leaving a rubber glove with the cleaning bucket to pick the poop. Love the spray idea! I saw someone uses a specific sand and a kitty litter scoop

  • @reneap9049
    @reneap9049 Před 4 lety

    I thank you so much for sharing!! I’m in the county, but on a 3/4 acre lot. Had no idea you could spray for oder. I’ve heard DE isn’t good, idk why. I’d be interested in your thoughts on it. My first year with trying chickens, don’t have them yet, setting up a broading spot now. Your videos are giving me such confidence.

  • @revoir-draws3270
    @revoir-draws3270 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice chicken coop! Me and my dad made a chicken coop and our chickens love it! Though one of my chickens keep falling over and I'm nervous about what it could be...if you could help that would be wonderful!

  • @fayegibson1729
    @fayegibson1729 Před 4 lety +19

    Great video, would love the ratio on the ingredients in the coop spray...please share if you don't mind.

  • @sylviavega-ortiz3006
    @sylviavega-ortiz3006 Před 7 lety +14

    Hahaha Looks like Mushroom wants to be your production assistant!

  • @sagefi1
    @sagefi1 Před 4 lety

    Cool! Love your hairstyle too!

  • @kimnation3948
    @kimnation3948 Před rokem +1

    Great video

  • @InAweOfAnimals
    @InAweOfAnimals Před 4 lety +1

    Your chickens are so sweet! I had a dog named mushroom!

  • @johnritchie2607
    @johnritchie2607 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video...we got our chicks a week ago...

  • @lesliestevens4671
    @lesliestevens4671 Před 4 lety +1

    I really benefit from your videos. I do have a question. With the hardwire cloth, it’s looks super secure. How did a black snake get in there???

  • @reneemoncrief559
    @reneemoncrief559 Před 6 lety

    What a cutie! She does know what love is....

  • @Revitalsan
    @Revitalsan Před 7 lety +4

    I wish I can meet you in person, your amazing!

  • @enilas7
    @enilas7 Před 4 lety

    Hey! Any suggestions on chicken feed? Our chicks are arriving soon and I have chick food but I want to get all the stuff ready for when they get older. Thanks!

  • @TheClicheCat
    @TheClicheCat Před rokem +1

    Awesome video. Thanksgiving from Kelowna, BC, Canada 🇨🇦 🐔

  • @sheenabailey
    @sheenabailey Před 5 lety

    How did you make the feed dispenser?

  • @TheJemstar28
    @TheJemstar28 Před 4 lety

    This is a fountain of knowledge! Thank you! I was wondering what I should do with a bullied chick. We took her out, because she lost feathers and had a bald neck. Now I don't know what to do with her. She seems very lonely. I want to put her back, ita only been two days, she just seems lonely. I have her in a cage in the porch, with two dogs and sometimes a cat, who roam around the house. I have been putting a hot water bottle in at night ...

  • @nashwaran473
    @nashwaran473 Před 3 lety

    hi how often you clean their night box, hat are the mix of that spray and the purpose of the spray

  • @marilynpenrod7414
    @marilynpenrod7414 Před 2 lety

    Where are your nesting boxes? I love your video and have subscribed and given a thumbs up. :) have a great day and thank you for your coop tour.

  • @crystalsamodurov7252
    @crystalsamodurov7252 Před 4 lety

    What was in the spray you used in the chicken coop?

  • @rushellealexandra5243
    @rushellealexandra5243 Před 6 lety

    where do u get electric chicken fence?

  • @gracemclean558
    @gracemclean558 Před 6 lety

    awesome...enjoyed the video...

  • @jojozepofthejungle2655
    @jojozepofthejungle2655 Před 7 lety +1

    they are gonna make you love them, apparently they are really great at being pets

  • @1970rie
    @1970rie Před 4 lety

    Do u let them out at sunrise and put them away at dusk? Also, to train them to come in at night do u put feed inside their house our just call them w mealworms or a treat?