Maybe I'm not too bright, but where is the source for the water? Is it from piped water or a tank, what ? Because yes I'm looking to get away from the bell type waterers, in my country, it's hot, very hot in summer and 1 1/2 gallon waterers last only slightly longer than a day for my 8 chickens.
@cedarporchhomesteadКүн бұрын
The water system is a gravity fed piping system made from 2 1/2 inch sch 40 PVC and then necked down to 3/4 inch pvc for the water cups. The system holds a few gallons and for our 12 hens lasts several days before we need to top it off. We are in hot South Texas heat and the water never gets too hot for the chickens as long as the pipe isn’t in direct sunlight.
@dorismolina53923 күн бұрын
Adorable little sister bunny kissing and big sister kissing
@jillmascarella40643 күн бұрын
Cant wait!! We are at 18 and a half weeks
@jillmascarella40643 күн бұрын
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@jillmascarella40643 күн бұрын
😮😮😮😮😮
@ToukiMS4 күн бұрын
Nice build! I see there is still a central red piece also on this structure 😅. Do you plan to let thel stay every night in the tractor (I m thinking about predators)?
@cedarporchhomestead4 күн бұрын
They stay out there 24/7 now. The tractor has welded wire that gives it a little more protection. This set up is very similar to how we move our meat chickens and that has been successful. We have had predators in the past and it’s going to always be a battle when you have any kind of poultry.
@rebekahtaylor48305 күн бұрын
So my light sussex is just over 6 months has the big bright comb and wattles since she was about 20 weeks old, our rooster has been mating with her for past 3 weeks now she let's him lol, but we haven't got any eggs from her yet, but in saying this it's winter at the moment, do you think she will start soon? Never had light sussex before our shavers all laid around 22 weeks at the latest no matter the season 😅
@cedarporchhomestead5 күн бұрын
Interesting. Mostly interesting because you said it’s winter and here in South Texas we are mid summer 100 degree Fahrenheit days. Winter is tricky because with shorter days hens naturally stop laying as much. At 6 months I would think she would have at least given a few eggs. If she doesn’t start by your early spring she might need to be culled out if you’re looking for egg production.
@candyamaro66376 күн бұрын
Gut health!! 🎉
@eeksydjj6 күн бұрын
I’ve tried blocking off my nesting boxes but my ladies have broke in relentlessly to sleep in a huddle together. I’ve had to buy a separate nesting box I’ll introduce at 16 weeks
@cedarporchhomestead6 күн бұрын
Oh my goodness! Your ladies are relentless, lol.
@candyamaro66377 күн бұрын
I am so glad I found your channel, I'm in coastal south Texas, it's great to watch videos of a homestead that deals with the same weather patterns I deal with.
@cedarporchhomestead7 күн бұрын
Our climate is definitely unique. Welcome and thanks for checking us out!
@freddieivory6258 күн бұрын
Very informative, I learned about 18-19 week expectations.
@cedarporchhomestead7 күн бұрын
Great, so happy that we helped.
@cnsteph28 күн бұрын
The automatic chicken door link in the description is broken. Great video, thanks!
@cedarporchhomestead7 күн бұрын
Thanks for checking us out. Apparently that company went out of business, but if you're looking for a great automatic door check out Farmlite. We have one of theirs now and it is great!
@cnsteph27 күн бұрын
@@cedarporchhomestead Thank you! I am!
@DeniseGoss-u8x10 күн бұрын
Is the lime harmful to chickens if they peck at them
@cedarporchhomestead9 күн бұрын
First Saturday Lime is advertised as being safe even if "accidentally" ingested. We have been using it for probably two years so far and haven't had any negative effects from it.
@ChescoYT10 күн бұрын
ty from a 1st time homesteader <3
@cedarporchhomestead10 күн бұрын
You're welcome!! Good luck with your adventure and most importantly make sure you are having a good time!
@LindaIBrown11 күн бұрын
I have one of these. I was concerned about the wire around the door. How did you handle that? I want to put hardwire around the bottom but I’m on a budget build with this coop and short on time. I’ve not loss my chickens to predators because of my hardwire build for my first coop. So yes hardwire keeps the predators away. One other question, even though you built and put the coop on a wooden base, did you have to predator proof around the outside frame to keep predators from digging under?
@cedarporchhomestead10 күн бұрын
If you are in an area that has intense predation then yes I would absolutely recommend using hardwire cloth rather than the chicken wire, but if your on a budget and the run comes with the chicken wire you can always start with that and then upgrade to hardwire later. As far as predator proofing the bottom I didn't do anything on three sides because the run is sitting on an old rock pad from a old carport, but on one side I put about 18 inches of chicken wire down and then put a small raised bed above that.
@bettinaripperger415912 күн бұрын
How many chickens do you have?? In this area ? And what’s the size?
@cedarporchhomestead11 күн бұрын
The run is about 9foot x 13feet. We have 12 hens in the run currently, but it could handle as many as 15-16 easily.
@Raptor20063713 күн бұрын
That's 100% quail meat.
@raquelcamacho188613 күн бұрын
try making quail fettuccine Alfredo
@ladyann577813 күн бұрын
Ewwww fertile eggs
@pamrapp547414 күн бұрын
They are great as hardboiled eggs too....
@TheGaelicgypsy13 күн бұрын
I bet they would make great deviled eggs, small and compact, yet big on flavor. Great to get that protein and calcium.😊
@amberlebooker394313 күн бұрын
I have to agree. I absolutely love quail, and I absolutely love their eggs
@pamrapp547413 күн бұрын
Pickling is another good way too...
@loriewq15 күн бұрын
Wow!
@MickSupper16 күн бұрын
No, because they must be bought from a hatchery, so not the best for self-sufficiency.
@Alien_Garki17 күн бұрын
Cool
@user-pi5rm3ct6j18 күн бұрын
Is is possible to let the dough proof on the counter for 6 hours and then bake it instead of putting it in the fridge for 12 and baking the next day?
@cedarporchhomestead17 күн бұрын
Hi there! Proofing in the fridge just gives more flexibility in timing. I usually don't have the time to do the whole process it all in one day. The coolness of the fridge slows the proofing giving me a more consistent schedule when I am making bread. The steps don't take that long individually so I can plan making bread into my day schedule easier. To answer, your question, yes you can let it proof on the counter. The amount of time would depend on your climate, therefore, I cannot say for certain the amount of time. I'm in southern Texas so its like baking in hell here -- always hot and very high humidity. Test the dough with the poke test - the einkorn flour should work about the same as other flours. You don't want it to spring back fast or not at all -- you want it to spring back slowly once you poke it. When trying new recipes, I have found that I use the basic recipes that I find once and then start adjusting for my schedule and my climate. Then be sure you write down what you have changed -- I also write down the weather outside to know if the time of year/temperature will be a cause for a little tweaking next time. Have fun with it and happy baking!
@user-pi5rm3ct6j17 күн бұрын
@@cedarporchhomesteadthank you so much for your reply! I’m staying with my daughter in Colorado Springs (6000+ altitude and a dry climate!) Baking at altitude is completely new to both of us. I’m from hot humid Florida at sea level!) I love your relaxed and gracious attitude about just trying and not being overly concerned about funky looking loaves!
@saltybildo944818 күн бұрын
I'm gonna to start this process in north Central Florida thnx for the vid y'all 👍
@cedarporchhomestead18 күн бұрын
Awesome you'll have to let us know how it works out for you.
@saltybildo944818 күн бұрын
Wifey better lookin than you man😀😀😀😀
@buckreynolds747520 күн бұрын
You will get a better hatching rate around 60 %
@Jesse_was_here20 күн бұрын
For grinding up feed for the chicks, I picked up a used coffee grinder from goodwill. Makes quick work for all that feed they will be going through. Congratulations on you hatch!
@cedarporchhomestead18 күн бұрын
That's a pretty good idea. Might have to keep my eyes open next time we are at the thrift store!
@buckreynolds747520 күн бұрын
The only time you need to put water is when you put them in lock down around 65 %
@cedarporchhomestead20 күн бұрын
I'm gonna try it this way this next go around.
@buckreynolds747520 күн бұрын
You don't need to put any water do a dry hatch on you got enough humidity in the air
@cedarporchhomestead20 күн бұрын
I'll have to try that then, thanks.
@LeeAnnKaplan21 күн бұрын
How do you attach the coop to the base? We have a lot of strong wind out here too.
@cedarporchhomestead20 күн бұрын
The chicken run that we bought has metal plates for feet and the plates have holes pre-drilled in them. We screwed the metal base to the wood and it has held up very well. We just had a Cat 1 hurricane go right over us and the chicken run made it through unscathed.
@teresaballard213724 күн бұрын
You do know that tractor supply promotes Drag Queen Story Hour which is NOT family friendly. Please try to avoid patronizing them.
@cedarporchhomestead23 күн бұрын
Interestingly enough they just recently dropped their DEI program due to loss of profits from their “base.” Some companies are starting to come around to who their market is, but I absolutely agree that you should vote with your dollar bill whenever possible
@gailrands361424 күн бұрын
How often would you change it please?
@leighb.850825 күн бұрын
Number 1 thing I learned: Watch for the crimson red comb and wattle.
@cedarporchhomestead24 күн бұрын
Great! Glad we helped
@jannwilkins377426 күн бұрын
First time chicken Mom. I actually learned a lot from blocking off laying box to what to look for when they are ready to start laying eggs. Thank you for the info. I will be back. From Ohio
@cedarporchhomestead24 күн бұрын
So happy that we were able to help.
@IgotabunnyYyy-oz6vj27 күн бұрын
Thank you I have a bunny and my brothers getting a bunny!! Mine is the doe and his is the buck! So I made sure that my bunny is not siblings with his from different litters. his is a bew and mine is a orange harlquin and she's a Holland lop and his is to!! So four months to go!
@cedarporchhomestead24 күн бұрын
Great. The 4 months will go quick.
@mavkajutsuАй бұрын
What are those grey small boards in the front and inside of the chicken coop? Are those boards keeping the 2x6 wall together or?
@cedarporchhomesteadАй бұрын
Because I used stacked 2x6s I wanted to add vertical boards to help keep the boards from bowing or warping.
@mavkajutsuАй бұрын
@@cedarporchhomestead thank you for the quick reply!
@pennybaumann9717Ай бұрын
Rooster maturity for fertization?
@cedarporchhomesteadАй бұрын
This all depends on the breed, but again you're starting to look for the tell tell signs around 18-20 weeks. When the comb fills out and he starts to crow you know he has hit puberty. If he mounts one of the ladies then you most likely have yourself a mature rooster. Well a rooster that can reproduce...do guys ever really mature?
@alissarodman8144Ай бұрын
Currently learning as much as I can about vegetable gardening and food forests until I can move out of the city an onto my almost half acre in west Texas. Thank you for sharing your property and your way of maintaining your sources. Looks good! One thing I have learned is that the soil will get better over time with how you are doing it by adding woodchips, but if I could lend any useful advice I'd recommend having plants/roots growning in the parts that you're wanting soil improvement. The exudates from roots will supply the food for the beneficial microbes most gardeners are hoping for. In turn will more quickly convert dead soil to living soil 😊 Thanks again for adding value to us who seek information from homesteaders actually homesteading. Btw, you have a new subscriber 👍🏻
@cedarporchhomesteadАй бұрын
Thank you for the sub!! I have a few plants that I'm getting established in the wood chips, but my soil was so bad that it needed almost a year to compost and create something that I even wanted to try growing in. Right now I've got some tomatillos that are popping and squash that is doing well. I did some broccoli that did so-so, and tried watermelon and it didn't root in at all. Always trying something new.
@christinewilke893Ай бұрын
I would love to try the deep litter in the run like you do but I’m afraid that the scraps would attract vermin. What are your thoughts? Really love this channel. Just got my chicken. Love them.
@cedarporchhomesteadАй бұрын
I understand your concern about the vermin. The deep litter in the run shouldn’t be so thick with food scrapes that your chickens can’t eat it. Remember you’re going to be adding leaves, grass clippings, and garden waste. Very similar to an outside compost set up with your chickens doing all the turning and sorting for you. As with anything you will need to keep a close eye on your set up and see how it is working. If it starts to attract rodents then adjust. Good luck!
@fadipithio2010Ай бұрын
The government legalized gays, drugs, alcohol which kills millions of Americans, illegal criminals over the borders, marijuana and all types of evil, BUT WHEN IT COMES TO A HEALTHY MILK IT IS ILLEGAL!! WTF?!
@RonaldGilbert-de1uiАй бұрын
I put a 14 inch Oregon bar on mine.
@cedarporchhomesteadАй бұрын
Thats an interesting alteration! SO far the smaller bar has covered all that I need it to do, but the 14 inch bar would open up some options. Thanks for sharing!
@EmilyGunn-m2cАй бұрын
How often do you scrape out your goat shed? We have a small one with three Nigerian dwarves and we’ve been doing it weekly.
@cedarporchhomesteadАй бұрын
I scrape mine out every few months. We add more shavings and First Saturday Lime (or you could use DE) to create more deep bedding and then we scrape is out and put int in the compost. Currently we only have two goats that are using that space and it works well.
@meddlerx9930Ай бұрын
As a liver transplant recipient, raw milk is extremely dangerous and damaging.
@Crazy-Chicken-MediaАй бұрын
laws? laws are only laws if you get caught.
@user-on2se7eo1qАй бұрын
From a heart surgeon, "We are the only species that drinks milk as adults, and it's from another species." He recommends avoiding dairy. 😂
@kimmanley9094Ай бұрын
I've been buying pasturized- non- homogenized milk from the same independent farmer for over 15 years. I drink 3 gallons a week on my own.
@elnino4398Ай бұрын
My cousin Jerry went retarded from drinkin that there
@LetsPlayKroniАй бұрын
Woe, listeria be upon ye
@bubba530Ай бұрын
we just got Amish with coolers by the road here in pa