Backyard chickens care routine

[@HarliG]

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[@Ricecakie]

Your rooster dancing is his way of asking if the ladies wanna get it on. What a tiny gentleman 😊

[@HarliG]

@@Ricecakie she gets back from foot surgery & he wants to get it on immediately 😂😂😂

[@klaytonbowen5646]

I’ve kept chickens since I was a kid so I’m so happy to see you make chicken content!😆 I will say, I’ve learned that the best way to prevent an aggressive rooster is just to leave them alone from chick to adult, the more you handle them, the more that will tend to show aggression. Another thing is the dance that he does with the hens is basically just him trying to impress the girls, it’s a mating dance.

[@jackiewhitney5031]

You are a super mom, a super plant mom and a super chicken mom....wow! I am indeed impressed since I've never raised chickens at all. It's amazing what goes into making those chickees happy :)) Those eggs probably taste amazing!

[@cocunuts]

That was a very interesting video!! Thank you Harli!! You are right, there is a littleeeee possibility that the neighbors hate your rooster hahaha ( but not you ) 🐓

[@holly782]

Aww she's so good waiting in the water, love her peeping out the corner to see what your doing 🤣😍🥰

[@suzannkuhns777]

Love the chickens ! Chicken soap opera 😂 As the egg lays heheheh. Yes I’m a dork. Thank you for your content love all of it!

[@nicolepro927]

I don’t have chickens and I still thoroughly enjoyed this video 🤓

[@HarliG]

Thank you so much!

[@karenfreedman9180]

I’ve raised bantam chickens and my rooster, Hector, was my favorite! As a teacher I took him to classes to talk about chickens. He learned to step into a bird harness so I could take him outside to walk around and poop. In the coop with the hens, he was the alpha. With me, I was the alpha and he loved me. ❤️

[@vlong7112]

Thank you for this! 🙌🏽 I've been casually considering getting hens off and on since 2020, but realistically seeing how much work they are is really helpful! Maybe in another season, but definitely not for me right now.

[@HarliG]

It is definitely a commitment but so rewarding!

[@allanadelyse]

27:50 Bismarck nodding off in your videos always makes me sleepy😂❤

[@amberharrison317]

wow youre truly so knowledgable when it comes to chickens, and things you enjoy in general!! i was vegan for 9 years and have recently started eating organic eggs and i had no clue just how much things there are to know about chickens! Occasionally have had some of my housemates regular eggs free range eggs and i noticed straight away how much harder my eggs were to crack and have always wondered what it meant. Another great video Harli!

[@JamieMiller444]

Harli I love your chicken content! Also you are my favorite plant youtuber. Thank you for making my day brighter!

[@HarliG]

@@JamieMiller444 tHank you for watching! A new plant video will go up Monday 😁

[@jmeelizabethh]

❤aspiring backyard chicken girlie here before and especially after observing you and your babies on the channel 🥹🤞🏼🐓 peace and blessings to you all

[@nicolepalanzi9589]

Loved this video 🎉 I enjoyed learning about the chickens 🐓 someday I will have some. You are a good mom🥰🌹

[@kathylovejoy2569]

That little Dance, is to greet the hen back into the coop, or chicken run.

[@lindaedwards4632]

It was interesting to learn about the chickens 🐓😀🇨🇦

[@jung.forever.]

Thank you for the chicken content. Kitty sticking her head out during her bath was so cute.

[@gretchenritter3955]

I like her little spurs. Never had spurs on any of my hens.

[@jacswag]

Your chickies are so cuteee & you’re such a good momma. It’s obvious that they love you and are very well taken care of. I really enjoyed this video!😊

[@victoriadominguezz]

This was fun to watch and thank you for showing the good and the bad about caring for them!!!

[@HarliG]

Thanks for watching

[@discingaround]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! The elusive and oh so amazing chicken videos!!!! Absolutely loved it, and thanks for showing us around!

[@judyackley153]

Harlei Harli I love your videos just wanted to ask you how is you mom hope she’s ok zi miss not see her and your dad and Dogs and plant ????❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lucasbrady585]

I've had chickens for just over 5 years now and have been lucky enough to avoid major issues. I've lost a few chickens, one of which was recently attacked by the dog of a neighbor 3 houses down :(. Anyways, thank you so much for this video. It makes me feel less crazy for the lengths I go to for the happiness of my little babies and I'll be sure to bookmark this for later reference!

[@HarliG]

Aw I'm so sorry that happened! I had a close call with a neighbors dog when I went outside & he had my chickens neck in his mouth. Luckily she wasn't injured but it was so scary

[@tracys_plants]

Loved this video Harli! I just got chickens again this spring after not keeping them for a while. Had them for about 20 years before though. LOVE them. My first rooster was a silkie and he was SO mean. My mother in law dubbed him “Lucifer” and the name stuck. I loved watching him take care of the flock. 💕 I agree, the bigger roos scare me a bit! Right now I have 11 hens and absolutely love keeping them. They just started to lay and it’s so exciting to check the nest boxes every day. Like Christmas morning as a kid😂

[@finnster6582]

Ohhh the kids are so careful with the Chickensso CUTE!❤

[@EmmyStitchCo]

Love your coop! Also the color of the egg completely depends on what the chickens are eating! I used to give my chickens a mash made of wheat, barley, peas, and sunflower seeds. And I was concerned when the egg yolk was very pale, but when I switched feed to a corn based mash their yolk completely changed into this beautiful dark yellow. And the color does not affect the health benefits btw.

[@brattent]

Thanks for sharing all your chicken expertise. I learned a lot and I appreciate those chickies more now.

[@justjenn9011]

Ive always wanted chickens but never had the room. Well, we just bought our first house and it has half an acre. So, im finally able to have chickens! Unfortunately we can only have 6 in my city and no roosters. But, im super excited! This was perfect timing for me. Thanks Harli! ❤

[@claudmares2780]

I want to have backyard chickens one day! I have to get a back yard first lol.

[@SplashOfGreen]

So cute 😄 Love the little rooster 🥲

[@rosewagner4018]

So interesting! I loved it

[@frankw9836]

what a beautiful place you have. i am soooooooooooo jealous . i live in a shitty place called "northern Ireland" 300+ days of rain and storm. Never a summer, never a winter

[@RobynDownes]

Hey Harli Loving the chicken care ! Thank you for all of your helpful tips & tricks for the chicks 😉 I am in the process of winning the chicken keeping argument with my other half thanks to you ❤ Also ! What homely / foody / decor bits / planty / Prep do you do for Halloween & Christmas?? I would love to see vids on these seasons ! Sending lots of plant love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Robyn 💚

[@sylviagutierrez7676]

You have become a pro with them ✨ 💚🍀🌵🌿💚

[@HarliG]

I lvoe them

[@tiffanydagostino4624]

I loved every second of this!! 😊Great video! Your chickens are so cute!!

[@HarliG]

Thank you!! 😊

[@sjs_1999]

Love the chicken videos 🐔! My family have backyard chickens rn and the eggs are delicious Edit) gotta say your rooster is so calm, our rooster was an absolute menace and would pick a fight for just stepping outside😂

[@TTX420]

23:17 I wonder if you could add Mosquito Bits to their water to help with mosquitos? I don’t have chickens so I wouldn’t know the first thing lol but the instructions say you can use it in ponds and bird baths. Just a thought!

[@vivienwilkes3259]

Love this video!

[@HarliG]

Thank you!!

[@judithkrmrs8533]

A coworker of mine has some dwarf rabbits and told me he uses coco coir instead of wood shavings. Apparently it absorbs smells much better and when I saw you with your bandana in the dust cloud, I thought it is perhaps not as messy too! By the way, saying that I am wondering, couldn't you spray down the bedding with water a bit to minimize dusting as you change it? Lots of love to you and your chicks! ❤

[@JamieMarie_diamonds]

I'm a chicken mama that just became a plant mama as well. I got 3 roos. I'm sure my neighbors hate me too 😂. Though there's quite a few roos in my neighborhood

[@JamieMarie_diamonds]

I do bring my roos inside at night let them out around 9 am. I make chicken diapers for them. I have two special needs silkies and an offspring thats mixed with polish. He was supposed to be a she lol

[@finnthecat3429]

LOVED the intro reenactment 😂😂

[@HarliG]

Yay! Thanks for watching

[@__JillSt.Clair__]

I'm an animal lover. I want all the animals, including chickens. But they also somehow creep me out. I don't know what it is about them... just slightly creepy. 😂 I o absolutely love seeing the joy your chickens bring you though.

[@pixidanberty5530]

Nugget, my chicken is extremely friendly and follows me around the yard ❤ 🐔

[@katekupiec]

Yay great video!!! Can you share what breed all your chickens are?

[@rochellehetzell8461]

Years ago I kept chickens we had a Brahma rooster he was huge and a real shit... the poor ladies were always bald I always felt sorry for the hens always being abused😂 his name was Max Also had bantam chicken (frizzle ) is the breed weird looking😂 Awesome video I love all the content you do❤❤❤

[@beckyadams8982]

Since you enjoy having animals, I thought you would enjoy Cog Hill Family Farm. They take such good care of their animals and give advice. There is also Mrs. Coghill and a channel for kids. Jason from Cog Hill hasn't done a kid's one in a while, but your sons might enjoy it. I saw a few myself.

[@maddiehall8262]

Any more isopod content?

[@jenniferburgess7062]

I’ve had chickens in the past and have struggled in the winter to keep them warm because I only had a few chickens like you do. I live in upstate New York and I struggled with their combs getting frost bite. We tried a few things with no results. I would have to winter them at my mom’s because there were more chickens there to stay warmer. Can you give me any pointers?

[@HarliG]

Hey! I don't know much about living somewhere with humidity which I assume is why that was a big problem for you there. I live in one of the driest states & although we often have below 0 winters that's not an issue I've ever had. The only thing I can suggest is maybe getting breeds with smaller combs, like Ameraucanas or Brahmas maybe?

[@db-333]

Wow I wanted to raise chicken but had no idea so much time and work was involved.😳😂 maybe ducks for me ?

[@claudmares2780]

My dad decided to get a rooster while my mom and siblings were away on vacation in Mexico so when we came back we were chased down by a white fluffy rooster all over our back yard. We were terrified of him lol his name was Brody 😂

[@gvinneta]

Harley you are a super blogger😅😂❤❤

[@coconutgirl816]

Why was this so damn interesting??

[@dwightphillips2556]

How do your neighbors feel about your rooster ?

[@arthurdutton6075]

Chickens chickens chickens yay chickens I used to name my chickens after characters in Greek mythology my big rooster was Zeus the mean hen was Hera and the friendly one was Aphrodite thanks for the video🙂🌱

[@HarliG]

Aw cute! Love the names. Mine are all named after movie & tv show characters :P

[@PetraEmmy]

Your roosters like my kitten 😂😂

[@claudmares2780]

I had no idea chickens didn’t need to mate in order to lay eggs

[@loly7291]

Someone please please help. My ISA brown hen, I don’t know how old she is. She’s walking very slowly, her poop is like creamy white and she’s not eating!!

[@HarliG]

If possible take her to the vet 🙏

[@loly7291]

@ Vet is extremely costly, $200 - $1000 dollars for me. I saved a lot of money before when my chickens had Respiratory disease. So I’m looking for natural home remedy’s. But thank you for suggesting!

[@authenticplantress470]

Ryan needs to build you a ladder lol

[@HarliG]

Yes definitely haha