Building a Tiny Barn - The FHC Show, ep 32

In this latest episode #32 of The Farm Hand's Companion Show, Pa Mac demonstrates how to build a "tiny" barn for the small farm or homestead. (It's finally time to get out of the weather while milking his milk cow.) If you need a small shed or barn for your livestock, here's where it starts...and you can do it all by yourself-using materials that may be found right on your own property!
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[@Kilroy1225]

I can't believe this channel doesn't have more subscribers. It is one of the most anticipated ones I await. Obviously a lot of time goes into them. I always smile when I see a new video pops up. Well Done.

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Only channel I have the bell notifications turned on for.

[@tones_2466]

Why is it neccssary too peel the trees?

[@splatbabylon]

I say it every time. And I’m happy to say it again. This is THE BEST content on KZbin

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Splat Babylon

[@ryancarr6420]

Read this to my 3 year old. Glad you had the calf at the end for her. Thank you

[@farmhandscompanion]

Tell her Pa Mac said "Hey!"

[@lewerim]

When you nailed that hinge on, all I could think was; "Boy howdy, that's a real farmer, folks!" Thanks for sharing. I love this channel....

[@JohnSmith-fd7dl]

Still the best show on youtube.

[@MsLorisM]

I can not express my gratitude in text to the degree that I would like. This video inspired me to build a tiny barn using your design. I don't have access to a timber lot, so I had to make do with the farm store and lumber yard. I did add a four foot "porch" roof to the long front due to the summer Florida rains and I enclosed the feed trough area so Julie doesn't get her head wet. The siding is 6" wide fence pickets. It looks great! But more importantly it gives me a dry place to milk the cow. Thank you so much!

[@farmhandscompanion]

I'd love to see a photo of it, MsLorisM; just email it to me through the website

[@bradytanguay3046]

You are the best thing on the youtube's friend. God bless!

[@aserta]

I'll never get tired of these stories. They're such a blessing. Edelweiss is very cute, look at'im go. :)

[@awldune]

For giving milk, giving calves, and doing draft work, consider making your cow Employee of the Month.

[@ellasilva4576]

Edelweiss, excellent name, precious flower, beautiful song. Your hills definitely alive!

[@Betterhose]

I bet Tulip and Edelweiss love their new barn. Nice work.

[@cassianyhvh7220]

I'm so happy for you and your expanded family. Such trust between mama cow and you. I bet not many other people would be allowed that close to the helpless baby. Pa Mac is a proud papa.

[@teton99]

I luv the music line up, I've come to expect it. Please don't change it.

[@dzroc]

Cool way of sharing, funny and informative. Thank you

[@ad-rock603]

In part because of your inspiration, we moved to the country last week. Lo & behold, you make a video on just what we need. Thanks Pa Mac!

[@kentdouglass1001]

Awesome video. Completely traditional and old school. World needs more of this kind of schooling.

[@PaulButkiewicz]

I wish more people could see and appreciate your creativity, but also what you're doing with your land. So many young people forget that all you need to get started in life is ambition and some knowledge. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@alzathoth]

CONGRADULATIONS on your new born! :D

[@nicolem376]

I just want to say that every time I watch one of your videos I’m left feeling like this project is achievable. Even without voiceover everything is clear and simple to understand. Maybe that’s actually because there is no voice over since I’m a visual learner. Your barn videos are the ones that had me pulling logs around yesterday. 🤗

[@farmhandscompanion]

Your actions and enthusiasm for doin' is the highest compliment for me, Nicole. Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@alonalanski7119]

Love your stories - music, presentation, humor, work ideas, interesting details and simplicity of living (at least it looks that way).

[@HomesteadAppalachia]

This was a great one - thank you.

[@charlieknoll5206]

Perfect, I have been looking for small building designs. This will work great for my goats. Thanks for what you do, love this channel.

[@stephenrice4554]

When I was a nipper I helped out at a dairy farm , bringing the. Cows in for their early milking , cleaning the stalls out at weekends . Very satisfying looking after those cows . Fond memories. Great video 👍🇬🇧

[@7secondcommute]

Simple and so powerful! I love your videos 🕊🇺🇸🕊

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

I've built barn doors the same way before. Your guaranteed a perfect fit. Plus you don't have to hold it up while putting the hinges on.

[@farmhandscompanion]

Amen, Deep South Homestead!

[@talltimberswoodshop7552]

Great job on the tiny barn! When I was a kid, we had coffee cans of old rusty nails, hinges and harness parts laying around my dad's workshop. He grew up in the depression and didn't throw away anything. My first job when he was building something was to straighten the nails that we pulled from old houses on our property.

[@sunflowers3265]

Best channel on youtube, thank you.

[@peterslegers6121]

Yet another joyfull build. 😄 Welcome to the world, Edelweiß!

[@chrisroberts314]

Congrats on the new addition. Both new additions. :)

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you, Chris. Hope you're doin' well

[@justinphillips6136]

Love this way of living you bring to this fast paced world. Thank you

[@kevinwilliams8662]

Enjoyed the show

[@dalemeyer8207]

Helped Gramps with chores , He liked to get paid to remore sheds , chicken coups ect. We would move them and set them up on his small farm .

[@TheDomVerde]

I love this channel!!!

[@natashagoldberg4882]

i watched you years and years ago, and i’m now 21 and have a burning desire to have a homestead. makes sense, i watched you growing up😂

[@jameshoma8885]

Hoping you are going to build an old tyme cabin soon Great videos please keep them going

[@seraphin_creates]

lovely! you are an inspiration for making videos myself. - carl

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great video and barn build. Great timing too Ma and the baby will find comfort during harsh weather. Excellent build too. Thanks for sharing with us, always find joy watching your channel. Fred.👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TheBereangirl]

Yay! Great small barn, adorable new baby heifer, more delicious milk... another great day on the farm!❤️

[@hirashamsi7323]

I love channel and your video are quite helpful.Thank you so much for sharing your talent to the world.I cannot wait to built my very own barn through your helpful videos.Thank you 🙏💜

[@johngallagher2313]

Good video. Tulip did well.

[@darienconversi5500]

Love the tiny barn! It's very clear so much time goes into every video, they're so well made! Keep it up Pa Mac!

[@Scotty777]

Congratulations on the latest addition to your herd! I enjoyed your video as usual. The small barn looks great.

[@justinbressler7773]

Thank you again for sharing this with all of us.... extremely valuable lessons indeed!!! Your farm is looking great

[@ChristinaPetro]

So inspiring! 🥰

[@farmhandscompanion]

Thank you so much, Christina

[@kellychildress8554]

Great job

[@stewko]

Thank you for video.

[@dougdavis7640]

That lil heifer calf is precious! Great work on the barn and fast too!🤣

[@guymccarty6696]

Always enjoy your chanel, great job on your barn.

[@TheRedneckprepper]

Very nice ! n congrats on the new family member ! looks very healthy !

[@KingJamesBibleBeliever-de9fy]

love this channel

[@AstrophotographyUnderMSSkies]

Good looking barn and a great healthy looking calf. As usual, thoroughly enjoyed the video.

[@My1Appy]

This year has been a blessing of heifer calves and doe kids 😊

[@Join.The.Partee]

Love this video! Tori thinks your new baby cow is adorable! Love how you built the door. Matt, Tori, & I want to say hello to the family. ❤️❤️❤️

[@farmhandscompanion]

Tori needs to come pet this calf. Hope y'all are all doin' well, Misty! (thanks, as always, for watchin')

[@Join.The.Partee]

@@farmhandscompanion YES! She would LOVE to come pet your baby calf. I keep going by your store to stop by and see you, but you have been closed. Are you just open on the weekends?

[@farmhandscompanion]

We'll be on off season hours (Fri & Sat only) until after Memorial Day, then back to 5 days a week (Tues-Sat). Hope to see y'all soon!

[@russlee650]

Keep'em coming PM!

[@BryceThe2011]

Beautiful. And great music!

[@stime6472]

I love what you do and I have watched every episode but I was wondering why you left Tennessee? I don't mean to intrude. Just curious. Thank you!!!!

[@farmhandscompanion]

Hey Stime64, one of the main reasons was to be closer to my wife's and my parents in their twilight years (and to let 'em see their granddaughters a little more often). Thank you for watchin' every episode!

[@lkhfun6575]

Glad to see your video. I was unsubscribed! I fixed that. Will have to check what I have missed.

[@farmhandscompanion]

I appreciate that more than you know, LKH Fun

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

nothing like the spring birthing season, nice small barn

[@doylerabjohn3435]

Great job....Love the calf

[@PastorBCoy]

15:10 You really tickled it fancy.

[@hongtanke]

always interesting to see folks who aren't from logging country use saws like crazy people. Seen too many mangled people to not wear a helmet and chaps....

[@ciphercode2298]

Thatll serve them and you well. Glad the calfs doin ok.

[@brianphilbrook5262]

You do some good looking work. We are finally losing some snow here in northern Maine and I need to get a small hog barn up.

[@meanwhilebackonthehobbyfarm]

Another top notch (no pun intended) video. Thank you

[@richardroyles1423]

God bless

[@thatScoutdog]

Half a barn is all most might need anyways probably

[@farmhandscompanion]

True

[@AntonioNeto-uf3gk]

Greetings from Brazil.

[@jcash1809]

walk about 3 times around the bird getting it to spin in circles they quickly become dizzy then it's easy to snatch them up.

[@tomjerniagan8827]

Sir I always enjoy your show, but could we see inside finish pictures?

[@beserkergang]

May i ask if the wood was green when you built this? I am thinking of building a small blacksmith shop this way but all I have are green timbers. Thank you.

[@farmhandscompanion]

As for the cedar poles, green or cured is fine, either way. It's always best to let the lumber cure awhile after millin' so their aren't big cracks between boards after they shrink a bit.

[@beserkergang]

@@farmhandscompanion ok. Thank you very much sir. You really helped this ol boy out!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I love baby calves! What a sweet little thing...trying to get her legs under herself.😊🐝❤ That's a nice little barn. Will you add onto it when it's time for the big barn? Or start a new one?

[@maxinedurling3425]

I was re watching this and trying to see Tulips harness could you show it in another video please

[@Salomaeful]

I don't suppose you could share the model chainsaw you're using and the bar length if it's not standard? I'm about to buy another stihl for my brother and I need to go milk so I can't keep looking for it :D And as ever, thank you for an informative and entertaining video

[@cocoakrutov]

4:46 very nice pavement

[@lehampton1]

Hello from Fayetteville. Has Arkansas started to feel like home now after these few years here? You seemed to have had a good setup in Tennessee from what you’ve shown us. Are you getting to the point that you’re satisfied with what you’ve developed on this new farm or is there still lots more “improvin” to do?

[@farmhandscompanion]

More satisfied than you could ever imagine, Larry. And yet, so much more to do (and film for y'all to see!) Thanks for watchin', Larry

[@konzam3]

wow that looks nice i would love to build something like that on out land.. how long did it take to build it?

[@brianwatts4114]

Seeing as you use nails predominantly in your videos, where do you get your nails? All the nails i get from the box stores are crappy thick wire and bend in the wind.

[@bobbynash282]

Good l cut the tv off. An watch something worthwhile. Alabama loves fhc.

[@spinkyl9559]

where can one get a hold of a tool such as that for skinning the trees?

[@kevinguillon5319]

Good job and great song. What is the name?please?

[@jp3eku]

Not sure why he had to take the time and effort to add a "dummy post" when he could've just hung the door on the right pole (it would've be sturdier, easier, and out of the way when the door was opened all the way against the wall)???

[@farmhandscompanion]

Didn't want it to open that way, Farm.

[@konzam3]

oh i forgot to ask what do you use to remove the bark?

[@bcg1976]

Hello from Tasmania, Australia. Weren't you worried about touching the calf so soon? I'm yet to have cows but thought it was a risk for rejection? Or is Tulip so domesticated it's less of an issue?

[@farmhandscompanion]

It's never been an issue with any of my cow/calf pairs. And it's good, in my opinion, to kindly imprint on the calf as soon and as much as possible.

[@bcg1976]

@@farmhandscompanion Fair enough. Thanks for the videos.

[@edswope28]

As its been explained to me, mama animals usually only abandon their babies if they smell off or wrong. Pa Mac's cow knows his smell so well, she wont mind smelling it on her baby too much. Also, thank you Pa Mac for your videos. Ive enjoyed every one of them.

[@bobbystooksbury8901]

I got a milk cow Iike that little milk barn

[@zenjamin6262]

How did he get that stihl to start on the first pull !?!

[@matthewlane5562]

I heard you had a radio show as well. Is it online anywhere?

[@tannerc900]

For the poles and sills.. does it matter what type of tree it is? You mentioned cedar but my property in North Western Ontario is flooded with birch, will using birch instead of cedar make a difference ?

[@farmhandscompanion]

Hey Tanner, for the poles that are in contact with the ground, you need a tree type that is resistant to rot. I think birch would rot too quickly as poles, but might be a good option for the horizontal sills.

[@BadDreamFucker]

Love the music. Did you write it, or are they old standards?

[@farmhandscompanion]

Some are old standards I arranged, and some I wrote. music.apple.com/us/album/homemade/1213324248 www.farmhandscompanion.com/the_farm_hands_companion_show/the_music_of_the_farm_hands_companion_show.html Thanks for askin'!

[@BadDreamFucker]

@@farmhandscompanion Thanks!

[@bigchevs1]

Amazing talent! I am going to attempt the same project, did you use a chainsaw for cutting all of the boards?

[@moviemakerwannabe]

Is Tulip a Jersey?

[@hongtanke]

when did you end up in Arkansas instead of Tennessee

[@calebgross3978]

Please let me know the name of the music you used after your fun intro! I really, Really like the music (that is played after the intro, whilst Pa Mac is milkin' and usin' his spud to peel bark off logs!)

[@farmhandscompanion]

You can find most of the tunes here, Caleb: farmhandscompanion.com/product/homemade-music-from-the-farm-hands-companion-show/

[@calebgross3978]

@@farmhandscompanion I am doing a school project with a 3 to 5 minute long video. Can I use any of your music ?

[@farmhandscompanion]

I grant you special permission, Caleb. Do a good job and make a good grade.

[@calebgross3978]

@@farmhandscompanion Thank you, Pa Mac! I will!

[@reallybigfan7803]

If you could do a video per day it would be appreciated! :)

[@Max.M.]

What's the Cow for a breed?

[@WilliamTMusil]

Hiya

[@BudgetBuiltGarage]

LOL, ironic name for a black calf...

[@farmhandscompanion]

Easily explained, misterpackratia: She's got one little white spot on her, about the size of a silver dollar. (A little white flower) Thank you for watchin' the show

[@radiointerference8466]

First

[@farmhandscompanion]

I appreciate you gettin' in there early, Joseph.

[@radiointerference8466]

Know problem, I wish to become like you one day!