I built a chicken coop for zero dollars

[@dekekun]

Tip for you Beau if you want to avoid a traumatic fox attack - either take that rebar and attach it to the floor of the coop, or dig a trench about two feet down around the outside and fill it with chicken wire before backfilling. Foxes will dig under those sleepers otherwise and you'll have a really tough morning.

[@patbrown4117]

Concrete mesh on floor n walls or similar

[@orangekayak78]

Are there foxes in Australia?

[@dekekun]

@@orangekayak78 yes, definitely.

[@mezanian]

​@@orangekayak78yeah the aristocracy bought them over to hunt like "at home"😅 don't start me on rabbits😊

[@mezanian]

Goanna love eggs too. 😂

[@ThePhliphip]

As a german backpacker I would totally live in your chicken coop for 40 bucks per night. It's like a cat cafe. But with a bed and chickens. Great stuff!

[@Targe0]

And the risk of being pooped on in the night is only mildly higher than a normal backpacker hostile. /s

[@anybodywatching]

Can't tell if that's a comment to the quality of the coop or your ability to sleep anywhere

[@gedreillyhomestead6926]

And eggs for breakfast 👍

[@nickmaclachlan5178]

@@Targe0 Lol, I once stayed in a particularly rowdy Queensland backpackers hostel and slept like a baby. A German girl told me in the morning "you sleep like a stone"........ didn't know whether to be flattered or offended?

[@RealTal.]

as an american backpacker, this would be 60 a night WITHOUT the bed if someone built it here

[@PtLeoJet]

As may a folk have mentioned, you need a fox plan Beau! They'll dig their way in to chicken dinner in no time!

[@kaimanawastudios]

Are there foxes in Australia? Damn, New Zealand really did win the lottary... expect for those pesky little possums invading us.

[@wobblysauce]

@@kaimanawastudios Several failed introduced pests... this is why quarantine is quite high compared to other locations.

[@Murphy5-5]

Get geese, they mess everything up that tries to mess with the chicken

[@hoplitnet]

the ulta-recycling subgenre of beau vids are always most comforting

[@ChrisWhite.fishing]

True. There was no pain of watching someone running some ridiculous distance

[@Targe0]

He's what you call a productive Hoarder. Because he actually gets around to using all those things he holds onto because they might be useful one day.

[@mini_]

Ultra-recycling would be cool cycling event where you have to do ultra distances on some junkyard salvage bike.

[@eightbitriddle]

dudes a fake. have you seen the beer ads he's been in?

[@dereknalley]

Waking up on a cold morning, three layers on, cup of something hot, working on a scrap project; that's heaven right there.

[@davidwarren9204]

Easier than digging down (about 2 feet minimum) for anti-fox chicken wire, instead just lay i out *horizontally* about 3-4 feet on the surface around the coop, and use a few tent pegs etc to fasten it to the ground. The foxes will try to dig, and won't be able to penetrate it. They'll try different spots, but they usually won't try going further away from the coop until they find the edge of the wire. They'll eventually assume the ground is impenetrable and give up trying...

[@alexandermorganti7468]

My worry (which might be misplaced) with that would be that if it lifts up it it could become a stabby/tripping hazard for the kids. Maybe bury it a couple of inches?

[@davidwarren9204]

@@alexandermorganti7468 That's true, need to be careful to keep it safe for the kiddos. In time the grass ggrows through it and kind of locks it into the ground so it's barely visble, but absolutely could throw some soil/ mulch. gravel etc over it👍👍

[@donhomer6348]

We do the same thing for turkeys, bury the mesh under some mulch or something

[@andyd4137]

Awesome work Beau. While on a motorbike trip earlier this year I actually rode past your place and saw the chicken coop, and at the time even said to myself, I bet he made a film about building that, and 6 months later, here it is. Well done legend. 👍🏻

[@flywithcaptainjoe]

Loving Helen‘s new hairstyle! She‘s clearly the one still going to the hairdressers 😉

[@threalharrydubois]

great beau, now we NEED an update every 6 months or so on the chickens. CONTENT.

[@EtherealGrows]

Every 6 days will do.

[@kickblue22]

I think it's time for Project 24-hour-ChickenCam to begin. Every time a new egg gets laid, your viewers can alert you and May, Beau!

[@carlbennett2417]

Haha, want more CONTENT, or are you content?

[@EtherealGrows]

@@carlbennett2417 Definitely content with more content.

[@mandyleeson1]

Great coop. We’ve kept chooks for 18 years, pretty successfully until this year, when I decided to install an automatic door. Fox cased the joint. Saw the door opened and closed at the same time every day. Took most of them one day and came back next day for the rest, while I was still in mourning and didn’t have the presence of mind to turn the blooming’ thing off. Glad to see you’ve not made the same mistake.

[@Glidus]

I adore all of your videos Beau, but this has to be the most gorgeous little thing you've put up here. Cheers mate

[@grabush77]

Hey! Glidus is a Beau fan, that's cool. But who isn't right?

[@MapBot11]

That screen door needs something tougher in front of it to keep predators out. Also, chicken wire is only good for keeping chickens in, not particularly effective at keeping predators out. A predator apron around the coop is a good idea as well to keep anything from digging in.

[@Fongpaay]

7:03 "I love triangle's! They're interesting, aren't they? They're just interesting." Beau is basically a play school presenter for grown ups.

[@helloemilymills]

Yessss he needs this in his bio 😂

[@outlawtartan]

Beau helps us remember the meaning of less is more and family is the best.

[@jamescochran6336]

I get genuinely excited when you post new content. You are an interesting gentleman and I appreciate living your adventures vicariously through your videos.

[@TheRozylass]

This reminded me so much of my dad who built sheds out of whatever was to hand. Great job, fun story! Your girls are so blessed to have you and Helen as parents.

[@jkkj1406]

Ooo he didn't bury the wire, bet you there's been some heartbreak when the foxes found that coop.

[@edwardhenseleit5887]

Bury two rows of bessa blocks just incase

[@jkkj1406]

@@edwardhenseleit5887 that would be the ultimate coop, great idea but good luck getting besser blocks for freeee

[@Dev1nci]

Beau that coop is Beau-ti-ful. Quite a characterful and iconic design :D

[@yeet-lj3dr]

I love that you're not just thinking about giving your girls something to do but you're thinking about empowering them too

[@Bashe100]

Thanks for sharing your family stories with us.

[@kidfreejones]

These are my fave Beau vids when Helen is there too cause Helen reminds me off my wife who laughs at her especially chocolate egg hiding

[@tomvandenbossche5941]

Hey Beau, I really get the "it needs to be straight on the floor" thoughts. But a mobile chicken coop with wheels would have been the way to go. For moving them around to fertilize the whole garden without needing of grounding material (stray or wood). Plus, this spot of your garden will form now on turn into Mordor haha Good luck and a lot of joy with the ton of eggs ;)

[@jamesemery1]

you need to fox proof the the run they will quickly dig under the run ,dig a channel around the edge of the run about 600mm deep drop concrete pavers/slabs in vertically or fill with concrete. the chucks will also dig holes where you don't want them to form dust baths and digging for food. the large gauge mesh you used on the end wall and above shoulder height will allow rats and mice easy access. The fly screen door needs proper mesh a fox can burst through fly screen I've lost chucks this way. The chucks need a roost box something you can close off securely inside the run not just for fox protection but so every day when you lock them in and let them out you can inspect the birds for any issues. don't normally comment like this but don't want your girls finding the remnants after a fox attack. I've learned these lessons the hard way. i currently have a flock of 150 in total old breeds (not for eggs but to keep the breeds going, the eggs are a bonus).

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

Chooks?

[@Mad4400]

@@AlphaGeekgirl Converse Chook Taylor All Stars

[@gingivitis9148]

Apparently European breeds of chicken tend not to be diggers tho their probably much more expensive here in Australia lol. I don't know how they tend to do on the veggie patch but someone told me egg laying duck breeds tend to be more polite about it(they generally require some amount of water tho)

[@louisvonmalaise8009]

resorting the nails cracked me up so much. love the family love you have

[@hdsn.b]

You know you've been on KZbin too long when you catch a Beau Miles video 2mins after release

[@CaptainAwesomepants]

Holy cats, do I feel this one.

[@maktrick9887]

You guys been on here for three weeks since the last vid beau put out as well?

[@jayaltairi]

This guy youtubes

[@mptgvxdh]

On KZbin just in time*

[@Cermagine]

turning a square into a triangle is exactly what I watch Beau for

[@Rivalrvn]

Loved this! $40 a night is a steal!

[@em_pen]

That's awesome :) I have 14 free ranging chickens here, they're the best thing I ever did I reckon! BTW chickens drink a LOT of water, especially in Summer, and they make a lot of mess so do whatever you can to catch chook poop in the common areas (their sleeping area for starters) to make the clean up easier. They need a lot more space than that too but I guess you'll be letting them out once in a while? They also need a high (flat not rounded) perch for sleep, they like to feel that they're too high up for predators to reach. My chooks sleep very high up in a tree. And don't forget oyster shell or some other extra calcium source. Helen was right :P Closer to the house would have been better and further away from the road. You're going to love having those girls!

[@lukenaughton6391]

That ingredients list at the end is gold. Junk poetry.

[@Xillef]

As a german backpacker, I approve of the chicken tiny home

[@jayzee4097]

Cleaner than a backpackers in the Cross or St Kilda and more specious than a bunk bed in an backpacker apartment in Sydney.

[@bene-dikt]

2:25 Excuse me?🇩🇪 No worries mate, I would love to be your guest, even for 40 AU$ in your chicken coop😄

[@richardphillips3496]

The universal coop design. I reckon we've all made one of those at one time in our lives - or bloody well should have. Love your work mate.

[@waterbitten]

Oh, my two favorite things overlap, chickens and Beau Miles. Also, Helen's new hair is beautiful!

[@joostkonijn3255]

That 3 shades/colors piramide is just great. And Helen with short hair looks gorgeous

[@Mad4400]

*pyramid

[@joostkonijn3255]

​@@Mad4400that's Spanish

[@Mad4400]

@@joostkonijn3255 My apologies

[@gatorpatric0]

Oh she's a beauty! I've got to be honest, I had a couple of dad tears for you when those little look-like-their-mom girls you've got were in the coup with you and the chickens. Just a beautiful video, classic Beau. Good on ya.

[@Littlebearearthworks]

Beau, your videos have made me smile so many times! I'm in vic, if you ever need some earthworks ill make sure you're looked after :D

[@mateo1726]

I wouldn’t expect anything less of Beau to build one for no money in between activities and it’s awesome

[@ZakKlaassik]

Mate just got a youtube ad with you in it ON your video :O thats amazing, bloody solid effort how far you've come !!

[@Dimlien]

Looks great! As others have said though, I would be quite worried about foxes. Not sure how much of an issue they are where you live. Also, the chickens will probably tear up the ground pretty fast. We normally move our chickens around for this reason, but maybe less of an issue if the ground is dry most of the year.

[@schmiddy1473]

Long time admirer, and someone who has been inspired by you since my teens. I had a couple of chickens and other fowl throughout my childhood at my parents. The structure looks great. What a gift and something that will leave a lasting impression. Chickens like raised areas and 3D space so that they can go on and off things to feel safe especially at night. Installing a couple of branch-esque poles would make this project a 10. Love from the UK and by the way you inspired me to start a KZbin channel with my friends a while back. it’s called Outside Your Zone and we’re currently sailing around the world. All the best 🧡

[@adonshoko1562]

Beau, I wanted to say that I love your channel and your content! I also wanted to say that I believe too in a world where you should repurpose everything you can. Every object has it's own story before it's repurposed, which makes every new creation more special and meaningful when constructed and used. I'm happy to see more people that know the cost of true labor and that nothing is as simple as just to buy and throw. Thank you for another amazing and true quality video!

[@winniebrowne2668]

Beau it's such a joy to watch you living in curiousity, delight and experimentation! It buoys the spirit to see someone upholding and grappling playfully with these values (& chickens) in the rapidly evolving online space. Thanks for being you ya cheeky bugger!

[@AtentieCadMere]

I know I should start working, but this qualifies as being productive, so shut up! :))))))))))) Great seeing a new project from you.

[@tsbrownie]

What do chickens eat? Literally anything that does not eat them first, seeds, bugs, cows, horses ... no matter how long dead. 4H called them something to the effect of self propelled stuff-to-protein converters.

[@alcoxy]

Loved the video Beau as always. Just the perfect little build, upcycling, happy kids, self reflection and positive music all in a nice morning video

[@jonathanw.bridgwater3173]

So nice to see you building things again!!

[@jaredjackson2013]

Time to push absolutely everything aside! Beaus uploaded!!! Today is a good day!

[@tobiaslord]

Nice one Beau. Always love your stories 👍👍👍

[@blackravens5]

Anytime I see A Beau video: Beau is an international treasure, none of us deserve him. Anytime Helen shows up in his videos: Not even Beau deserves her.

[@Duettoholger]

The supervisory authority for chicken coops approved the building with two very satisfied faces. Your girls were visibly very happy. I think there is a fine line between people who collect everything and people who build something from what they have collected. I was someone who kept everything and now I'm someone who still keeps a lot but not all the stuff. It has to have potential. Thank you for a very nice story.

[@andy_warb]

Thanks for this video Beau. I had a really shitty morning and this was just what I needed to bring me back down to earth.

[@muscleswampfarm]

Zero dollar projects are the best projects! we once build a shelter for our geese for zero dollars but it was also with zero life lessons 😂. Good onya Beau!

[@cvanb3512]

Good on ya Beau! looks fantastic!

[@LcyYoutube]

Absolutely beautiful work Beau! I like how you actually use the stuff you gather, it's inspiring! 💪🏻💗

[@mattflexxx1564]

As inspirational as ever. The mood you manage to set in your videos is astonishing

[@cjupfield]

Thanks so much for giving me a chuckle tonight watching this after a hectic day. Brilliant mate.

[@Barnso]

Love these junk projects mate, they're a much grander/larger scale version of the sorts of things I find myself doing! Using bits of random crap you've got laying about and trying to jigsaw them together into something useful is such a fun process and, just like you, I love they way these sorts of things look. They feel a lot more organic and full of character than what you build if you go and get the "ideal" materials from the hardware!

[@missmagic707]

Foxes and Snakes and Quolls oh my...love to know what you've got planned for reinforcing the flyscreen door and stopping animals digging under.

[@timothy-holt]

More Junk videos please... this stuff is Beau Miles gold.

[@emjay2d]

I love the way you live your life, and ur videos. Thanks for sharing Beau!

[@CallumRepairs]

Neat. This is exactly the sort of stuff I like to see. Scrap and crap put to good use!

[@anderssanggaard]

Lovely family you've got there Beau. Including the chickens ofc

[@northwall9243]

Quality stuff as always! I remember when my Dad built me and my siblings a chicken coop, absolutely loved raising some wee chickens. Great video

[@Ottetal]

Beau, I love watching your videos. Not only are your building a heckin cool chicken pen, you're doing with with junk materials and STILL making it look wonderful, you're doing it on a zero budget and you're doing it with love. I absolutely adore the idea of getting the girls something to look after - a sense of belonging, a sense of responsibility and a sense of accomplishment. Wonderful stuff, thanks for sharing my friend!

[@CookinWithSquirrl]

What a fantastic project! Nicely done, sir! Your projects often remind me of the resilience and versatility of Alaskan Bush people.

[@GaryKiefer-vn7kr]

Nice repurposing of materials. Farms fresh eggs, over easy, blackberry jam on toast! Yumm.

[@Ckktopa]

You have taken me back to when I built a chicken coop for my daughter, thank you, great memories. Watch out for those late morning fox's... sly little mongrels!

[@charleswarren3305]

Why’d you put your daughter in a chicken coop?

[@Brigtzen]

@@charleswarren3305 He's obviously a rooster

[@harperslee2788]

New subscriber! You and your family feel so beautifully authentic and the video is all around enjoyable

[@nednicholls5492]

This is the good old stuff I love from you mate!!

[@Amanda-ei7oc]

What a palace!! Thoroughly enjoyed this story 😊

[@ledski9393]

Fantastic video! It reminds me that I need to focus more on enjoying the process when working on projects. I think if I embraced the journey, I'd take on more of them. Thanks for the inspiration

[@catdogpizzaplant]

You didn’t build a chicken coop. You built a backcountry hut 😂

[@chalkhappens]

I love all your films Beau, but the junk series is my favorite. Cheers!

[@harrygrimley4352]

This was awesome. Great job. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@chrisb8783]

A few hens, two princesses and a beauty queen. Lucky sod!

[@ItsMarkWeller]

SO MUCH BEAU THIS WEEK! 2 episodes of Long way for a beer and now this! (loving it)

[@murpbrurbenson2103]

You legend! I have been thinking of coop designs all week. Cheers for the inspo

[@florian1200]

Love the design!! Enjoy your chicken friends!

[@jacobdebernardi4385]

The human element of your videos is off the charts, we're lucky to have ya

[@pinebearclub]

Even the chickens have accents! Goodonyas Beau, a spectacular build! Bryan from Vancouver

[@jrnqproductions9939]

A thing of great beauty! And the tritone triangle sidewall is the chef's kiss. But yes, mind all those foxes!

[@LDN-Legend]

Love the ingredients list at the end. You're an inspiration.

[@jonbrown314]

Most expensive work shirt on the planet. It is a new era for this fantastic storyteller. I'm so glad to see a big name sponsoring some Aussie fella.

[@thedanielsturgeon]

I don’t know how this makes sense, but Bobby Fingers and Beau Miles simultaneously have exactly the same and completely opposite chaotic creative energy

[@simplicity6564]

This was a fun one. Simple, no cost and eventually, fruitful.

[@workerant7874]

Love your work, the 3-tone tin et al. That fine mesh won't stop a determined fox though.

[@binsniff]

Looking good Beau! Best wishes to your chickens :)

[@TheExploringBiker]

Can't believe how much the kids have grown, feels like the little one was only born yesterday! Great video as always Beau! (Please follow the fox advice though, my grandparents had a hell of a time explaining what happened to their chickens to my nieces and nephews 😂😐)

[@OutsidewithTom]

Coop looks good Beau, nice work. 👍

[@bungaloboynes]

One of the kindest most real souls on the Internet thanks for sharing your wisdom ❤

[@huntakilla1234]

Great little video. The girls seem to love the chickens

[@hdsn.b]

5:33 sounds like Helen might not like eggs... 🤔

[@Flopsaurus]

That's a great looking chicken coop Beau!

[@willfulldesign5893]

Good on ya beau Loving long way for a beer too Keep smashing it mate

[@Cha0sHof]

the excuses that the daughter gets chickens to make a great project is marvellous 🤣 love it 🥰

[@jokeweston]

You beauty! Been waiting for you to get stuck into the chicken tender life.

[@Kowyn]

I built my Coop out of pallets 6 years ago still working great. Got ducks to last year and love those eggs as well!

[@jonathanpeacock8801]

Enjoyable, you nailed it!

[@heighRick]

Thanks Beau, helps a lot!

[@shanewall1412]

I love the safety squints 7:16 😂