Our Daily Chicken Routine PLUS New Coop Tour - #20

It's time for a tour of our chicken coop and a bit more chicken TV. It's been a few weeks since our hens arrived and we've learned a lot about keeping backyard chickens already. In this video join us for a "day in the life" as we take you through our daily routine of chicken chores from sunrise to sunset.

[nicarazzi]

Aww, the chickens putting themselves in to bed. What a life for them, they must be the most cared and loved for 💕

[jaynechalmers]

Here is a tip from an old chicken farmer if you keep the drinkers for you chickens at the height of their backs they will enjoy their water a lot more, if you notice when they drink they must put their heads back to swallow so if the drinker is at the proper height there won’t be debris in it and there won’t be spillage.

[suepumphrey]

I have not seen such a wellmade chicken coop before. I love the sliding doors with rope pulls. 🐓

[PortugalaGals]

"because she's a bit special". That had me chuckling right to the end of the video. Precious... Oh and 'human people'. I loved that too...

[pierevojzola]

Hi, your “gate system” is a well known here in NZ and it’s called a Taranaki Gate after some farmer in the Taranaki area whose gate was broken by a bull and so he made a temporary gate to keep the stock in the paddock. Worked so well that it was not replaced by a metal gate for years! On a small holding like yours you are governed by the weather and source of water. The rest is made up of hard graft. Cheers mate. Harera

[chronicfish]

"human people ... or people". You crack me up, Guy.

[dweamy]

When I die, I want to come back as one of your chickens! :-)

[daydreambeliever]

I love the quiet peacefulness of early morning.❤❤

[janicelane]

You could leave the coop door open at night but close the run door. Then the chickens can come out of the coop early but you could sleep late. Also your coop ramp seems very steep for the chickens. They slide when going down ramp. I like your setup

[elkaro]

"looks horrible, but it works". I think you have fully grasped the Portuguese/Spanish rural life essence.

[jcr_jcr]

Enjoy your videos immensely. Love background noises from birds, insects and animals. Your commentary is great. Music not necessary. Silence is lovely too.

[bedlam]

"Swollen wood", a great start to a day

[nikkhill]

I am not sure if you ever watch your vids back with c/captions on but when you let the chickens of their yard to get their seed and pellets, it described their noise as [applause] which was too perfect as far as cc errors go! 🥰

[warwickkeene]

Here's a thought. What about a beehive? Or hives? You could place them at the far end of your property. All you need is a bit of protective clothing when you harvest the honey and you are up and running. Your own honey, plus the added benefit for the plant of the bees pollinating your and the neighbours' flowering plants.

[rachelfrees]

Your home place is developing to be a show place. Love the interaction with the chickens. Everything is first class. Enjoy.💕

[chrishamilton-wearing]

I would suggest that you extend the coop roof to cover the whole of the run. This will ensure they have somewhere dry to walk when it rains. Not that they mind the rain too much but it helps keep the coop clean and dry.

[valeriecarwithen]

Such a restful shot of the two of you, waking, having morning coffee, while surveying your home. 😊

[suekennard]

The garden is looking great. Loved how the chickens were shouting to come out and silence as they tucked into their food.

[kathybaugh]

Loved the video. Great structure from the chickens (and you) waking up to finally taking themselves off to bed. They look as if they are real characters and quite different personalities. Your garden and veg look amazing too. Hard work pays off. 👍🐓🐣

[leonieandrewsart]

So lovely to spend a day with your 'girls'. Alas all of ours were killed in a dog attack last week while we were away from the house and we are still reeling from the shock. It has however prompted us to go on a major review and renovation of our yard system. Ours is very similar to yours, but at 10 years of age is seriously in need of a maintenance overhaul.

Keep up the good work. We enjoy watching your videos from here in Oz.