BUILDING OUR DREAM HOMESTEAD FROM ABANDONED LAND

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Shoutout to big Kat!!🙌🙌 she helped us out a ton with our sweet baby chicks. We are beyond grateful to have such an awesome community of people who are interested in our channel. Thank you to everyone who comments and helps with our farming education every week ❤❤ y'all the real heroes

[@DarrenFrancis-e6f]

Here in Trinidad, there is something called pip, which is a bump on the tip of the tongue, using a nail clipper or small scissors and cut it off. Much love from the Caribbean

[@josephmc57]

once let a bunch of eggs hatch and ended up with a BUNCH of roosters...when they got of age, they started picking at my main guy, pictured (in the email sent)...could not bring myself to kill them off, so gradually, they got left outside at night and the predators of the sky got them. Saved a hen once from that hawk. With too many roosters, they compete and hens will stop laying. Just saying.

[@kevio6868]

shout out to big Kat and all your subs. Such a great community

[@jplewis7274]

~ Get Him a tool belt for Christmas!

[@moonmountain_2841]

Oh girlfriend...primer...primer....usually done before the paint is put on...also helps with degradation of the wood 🙂

[@mrlong4269]

With babies you really just have to keep them warm, dry, and check that poop hole. ( they get stopped up easily) and really need to feed Medicated chick food for first month.

[@bkbroiler8069]

Put some mesh windows in that coop. Chickens need good ventilation. Looking great so far!

[@camerazeye7923]

What about making a trough/gutter off the roof to a bucket to supplement water for the birds?

[@kfroe828]

Matt , check out two wheel electric wheel barrows , it comes as a kit that you install , they can move hundreds of pounds up steep grades, your future body will thank you and you will be much more productive

[@outerbanks854]

That bamboo made me think of Gilligan's island

[@davidnichols147]

Thanks Kat, you saved "Frank the Tank"! Great work guys, the Coop looks awesome.

[@steventhuss2487]

WHATEVER U KIDS DO IS AWESOME, DON'T EVER CHANGE WHO U R. LUV U BOTH.

[@jimfisk4474]

By the way, I like the chicken coop color you chose

[@billschmidt6556]

I loved the chicken coop/chicken poop 💩 comment. Starts my Sunday morning with a good laugh 😆

[@rossalyntownsend9535]

We spray the hole-coop with paraffin , it kills all mites and eggs, is not harmful to you and your birds, and it really does work ❤

[@jimdolen225]

Not many "content providers" are able to come up with two different and compelling stories but you have. More importantly you are no doubt teaching people to step out of their comfort zone and take a chance in life to do something completely different. Wishing you many years of health and happiness in your new jungle paradise.

[@byronthayer8990]

So glad you guys don't have a bunch of jailhouse tattoos! 😊

[@InsolentVillager]

Quality content! Why you guys aren't at a million plus subscribers yet is beyond me. Such a chill beautiful show for a Sunday. Thanks!

[@dragonflysdiscoveries7567]

That ain't a chicken coop, that is a love pad villa in the middle of the jungle. Any bird would love to go back there for some midnight magic. I love watching your videos kids. And I learn something new each time

[@shialawynnsong4778]

Thanks for always starting off the week with smiles and laughter! So glad Frank the Tank is doing better!!

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

🐥

[@thomasgraham5842]

Matty the inner peice of the bamboo is calllleeeddddd , wait for itttttt , the ( INNER RIB ) . ya ninni. P.S. just love you guys and whet yer doing ...

[@KeithChegwin24]

You're like the modern day Tarzan and Jane..Another great video, thanks for taking us on your journey.

[@hatterassportmechanic5621]

Good morning g b u family,all is good with the day now.

[@xKR33Px]

Shout-out to gbu for being my #1 fans and biggest supporter. Thanks U2.🎉

[@jenniferdavis8088]

I Love how the bamboo roof turned out it looks great!!

[@rafaelrolon969]

You both are great, I love the fact that you care so much about your animals…the way it should be!

[@horseman1968]

I hope your chicken person told you that you need to keep new ones cooped up for a couple of weeks before you let them free range. When you do let them out oyster shells are good for their craw and spread what feed you give them out over a large area to encourage them to seek out other sources of feed. Y'all have a long way to go but you'll get there. Your eggs will be almost orange and full of protein. It is refreshing to see young people on a good journey.

[@ashyslashy5818]

these 2 are very rare indeed

[@luissantiago7085]

A fan here, admirer... lets raise funds for four track.. you need one... Totally enjoying the process. Bests for both

[@benkanobe7500]

Gilligan and The Professor would be proud of you guys!

[@juancarlosalmiron2055]

TO MAKE A WATER PROOF ROOF IT GOES ONE FACING DOWN OVER THE NEXT ONE FACING UP 😄 SO WHEN WATER LEAKS IT DRIPS OVER THE ONE FACING UP AND DRY HABITAT

[@Dascia2]

I love sundays... Best day ever imo. For Obvious reasons.

[@MiketakesaHike]

I'm sorry....but I have to say....Big strong Matt....is the biggest softy ever....and to me that's endearing. Love what you guys are doing now.

[@richardharvey3104]

You guys are hard working good folks!❤

[@nathanixslade]

The paternal instinct is overflowing in you, reflecting in the animals.

[@benk3604]

As a KZbin Spanish student, I would recommend "The Language Tutor Spanish", although I use a variety of channels. This guy has a great approach to teaching in a logical order. I have been going through it pretty fast and forget some of it. It's good to follow his advice and really get each lesson down before getting too ahead of yourself. You can practice while you're working and enjoy learning together and with your neighbours. Your lives will be enriched very much after a year or 2 of studying and becoming bilingual. Thanks for the video.

[@michaelmichael1591]

Hey Kat N Matt. Try Diatomaceous earth. Put it in their food, spread in on the ground in the coop and run. It keeps mites, ticks, and internal worms off your pets..

[@stevenpurcell4292]

Nice job on the coop door, Matt. Typically for coops, in order to slip in while keeping the chickens in, you make the door open in instead of out. Opening out is an invitation for the little buggers to hop out before you can get in. Not too late to reverse the hinges. Just a thought. Nice job on the sick chick.

[@tmcmsail1]

Why do chicken coops have two doors? Because if they had four doors, they would be chicken sedans. 🚙 🛺

[@derekd1510]

I would put a cross brace in the door too. Like a Z.

[@dereksellars]

Good point, it will weaken over time if you don't. I hope they read this.@@derekd1510

[@J-Justice666]

@@tmcmsail1 BUHAHAHAHAAA

[@bradpowell6224]

You should use another bamboo to put a gutter off the inside. Keep up the good videos!

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Definitely planning the bamboo gutter system

[@mobileplayers5008]

These couples work really hard for their lifes. Keep it up with the good work. We will always support you.

[@JeffreyWilstone]

That bamboo roof is awesome! Natural resources ❤

[@eddielane9569]

Chicks sometimes get sick for no apparent reason and die really fast. When I was a boy and a young man I raised chickens and sometimes a chick would be fine one morning and dead that night or alive during the night and dead by morning for no apparent reason. It's not uncommon for them to go down really fast just like small children. They are prone to all kinds of diseases and diseases can be different in different regions of the world. Some veterinarians are up-to-date on the problems with avian species like chickens because in certain areas where they live there may be a lot of them and if the people can afford to see them they will go for help from the vet. Don't forget to call and check what vets help with chickens. It is a good idea to get some books that you can have that will tell you things about particular problems that chickens have with remedies that you can have at your disposal. It's a good idea to keep some of those remedies on hand at all times for adult and juvenile chickens. You will have to become comfortable with the idea that sometimes your animals will die and to raise animals regardless of what kind it is you're going to have to realize that happens. It doesn't mean you have to give up on them but sometimes they just die before you know it and you have to just bury them and move on. If you raise any meat birds you're going to have to not be comfortable with them as pets and not to name them because you don't want to have to think that you've got to butcher your pet chicken for food. If you're going to live off the land you'll have to get use to butchering your birds for meat. On another topic you were saying that you thought that the bamboo was a protected species and that you can't cut down live bamboo but that might not be on your own property. Besides how are they going to know that you cut down one bamboo to use on a project? You can always call the Police Department and ask them or one of your neighbors what the law is if there is one. For the cap on your roof I would look for the largest bamboo section you could find that would cover that cap perfectly and cut it down or find one that's already down and use it that way you get a good seal. Don't forget to put a roosting pole up for the chickens to roost on once you get them inside the chicken house at night. You can even have a couple of them but make sure you don't put them so high they can't jump up to it or if they have their wings fly up to it. They need to be able to roost and not just sit on the ground in the poop. Also make sure it's not too tiny in diameter or too large. Round Roost poles are a better choice than a 2 × 4. I don't know what kind of predators you have other than Birds of Prey but if you have predators that can dig up under the pen and get inside you need to put heavy gauge wire on the ground coming out from the chicken house about 12 in and stake it down so it can't be crawled under. By putting the wire down it keeps them from being able to dig in the dirt and go up under the edges of the pen to get at the birds. If you have snakes then you will need to put one quarter inch to 1/2 inch wire mesh instead of chicken wire because snakes can go through the round holes.

[@davidu01]

Great to see you two again! Beautiful area that you picked. Terrific that you are making progress and treating the young chick. You are especially talented and hard workers with great ideas and the two of you make a terrific couple. BRAVO

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Thank you David 🙌

[@Ruffneckdman]

The footage is just spectacular!!!! Matt, you’re ingenious! Both of you guys are just soOoo fun to watch…just love you guys both!!!

[@susanhighfield8284]

Guys be careful with that heat lamp. We get temps in the minus numbers and i only use a regular light bulb for the worst nights for heat. Chickens are hearty. As long as they have a draft free/dry coop, they are usually good. You live in a jungle, man, it cant be that cold there! Wondering if you can move that new coop enclosure close to the other one so you can kinda triple the little yard areas? That bamboo roof looks cool as hell. You are so sweet to your animals. ❤

[@MadMarv.]

Loving the bamboo

[@KreatorStudios]

Watching you two colonize Puerto Rico is the best part of my day.

[@Leland189]

Matt. You are a bulldozer and an engineer combined. Great problem solver!

[@fredziffle1991]

Tip for bamboo roof... do the first layer facing up then a second layer facing down sat into the first row. Rain will run off 99.99% water proof.

[@tomtucker8849]

Your patience with all that is going on in your lives is something that you can be proud of. Hope you're off camera lives are as good as what you post in your video's.

[@brianwright874]

I love the color Kristen it matches the landscape. Antibiotuics are usually the answer You just need te one an animal can tolerate. 24hours is fast.

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3167]

The bamboo roof on the chicken coop is beautiful. I'm so happy your feathered baby is doing better you two are going to make amazing parents proud of you two God Bless you 💕

[@larrylegg8245]

Matt, just don't forget, bamboo is desert for termites, they go after it like kids want icecream. Roofing is ok, but if it gets near the ground the termites get at it pronto.

[@gjeess1]

Matt, can I suggest that you spend the time making a workbench for sawing, it will save you a lot of time over the long run, be a lot safer than sawing wood on the ground, and save you from back/knee pain.

[@mikekares-b8q]

You Guys sure don't have to worry about going to the Gym , very motivating , 71 yrs old living in the country on a somewhat ov a Homestead , reminds of my Youth Love you Guys

[@JERRY-xb6vy]

Hello guys saw your chicken coop build, suggestion any place on the end of your bamboo place some screening over every opening on the bottom, this will stop bird infiltration or bees from building a home in there and you getting stung. FYI

[@slider30189]

Here’s an idea! Take some palm fronds and other interesting plants, put them against the coop and spray paint stencils.

[@BrianPetersen-l2w]

Excellet video. Great shots, editing and sound. Impressive!

[@celestecatcurren1089]

Chicks do die sometimes. I’m glad you got help. 🎉❤Sending healing vibes.

[@dennism808]

Always here for support. Stay safe.

[@MJeaneSeymour]

Also Matt is killing it in bushcraft chicken coops🐤

[@davidm6553]

You two always do nice work! Love watching.

[@jimfisk4474]

We're all with you Kristen and Matt, don't chicken out now😂❤❤❤

[@MrFroglips69]

Groovy, brilliant, amazing, beautiful and very trippy baby doll. You guys are rocking it like Swiss Family Robinson. What a cool adventure.

[@mmoore102]

All life is precious. It’s obvious you both love your babies very much. That’s why so many love watching your channel.. keep up the great work..

[@earlashton1342]

Guys. Make a tunnel and join the coopes. And I'm sure the breeding boxes should face North to max their sun light when nesting.

[@rivergirl1554]

I’m loving the music! Your “scoring” of your videos make me feel like a movie ❤

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

Love you guy's never give up. Rock stars.

[@alancheck1688]

When you were picking up that bamboo I could just picture a T-rex poking its head around trees to see what the ruckus was. You guys are living a dream. Soo cool. Much respect. Roof gives special ambiance to the chickies. Works, and its a crafting marvel, good job. I cut oriental bamboo back in early 80's, On an abandoned nursery gone wild near Orlando. we cut 30 footers, just wanted the lower 3 feet. At base we laid a hatchet on angle, drove in with hammer. Filled a van with stocks to craft. Daytona boardwalk store. ***A bamboo crafting tip: get a fire going, and take 16 penny nail on some handle, and get it red hot. then push thru for no split nail holes! Works on big holes, too. Red hot sharpened pipe. Same with cutting, easy to burn thru it with an angle grinder with 6" cut-off wheel. No splintering! Make any design on it. And you can deburr/chamfer with the same tool. It's" Naught," not "knot;" or "not." Frank the tank, It is what it is. Best of luck, Adventure onward!

[@gustaf3]

Your resourcefulness, your respect for nature & critters and your vision of a special homestead, all make for a compelling story. Good Puertorriqueños!

Same level of excitement as me watching myself mow the lawn on the ring doorbell

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

😂😅

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀👍👍👍❤ Hello again from Seattle, WA. (Northwest USA) Wow 200K subscribers and a lot of useful comments from them as well. This all speaks very highly of the both of you! I always knew Bear had good parents! You both take care and thank you for the great video.

[@jerrymacvaldosta]

nice job on the roof, think about a water catch system since the water travels down the bamboo. down drain into a catch barrel for free water.

[@lisa-fg8zh]

Blazing a trail...yes!!!

[@michaelfoster5897]

It's a frigging masterpiece. It deserves a chicken coup design award. Well done guys!!🎖🏆🙌

[@danielclint1033]

The color blends nicely with the cool bamboo roof.

[@DennisJ]

I started watching your sailing adventures, which Re awesome, but I find jungle green acres more enjoyable 💙

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Thank you, alot of people miss the boat but we're really enjoying land life

[@rbuitendag2650]

Great the way you care about animals in general. You just dont see that so much these days. The color looks good on the coup. Love the idea of a bamboo roof. High five to a great innovative idea.🎉

[@kfroe828]

Ok , nervous Nellie hear, have you anchored that trailer down yet, you well know the power of the wind and you are in hurricane country, I know you have a lot to do but 4 screw anchors could be fabricated by any competent weld shop or even more basic method could used and completed in one day of work.

[@sailingjano]

The rings in the bamboe are called node, the space between the two rings (nodes) is called internode 👍👌👍👌

[@SailingGoodBadandUgly]

Well done!

[@glenmullet]

Your love and care for your little chicken really inspires me! Love is what really matters in our life here on earth, and ya all are showing the world a good example! ❤❤❤

[@FreedomRock44]

I like the color Kristin!!!!!! The roof is Very Gilligan's Islandish.....COOL!!!!!! The paint is very Mash 4077ish as well!!!! So they work together well!!!!!!

[@curtisn6980]

What a beautiful peace of property...

[@jgordon5408]

Propane torch and a nice char finish before you painted or roofed.....Makes it more weather proof and last considerably longer. Boiled linseed oil also helps preserve and protect wood from bugs and rot. Environmentally friendly as well.

[@celestecatcurren1089]

Make a wooden triangular shaped to screw onto the top bamboo cap to the plywood at each end of gables. And also use a “hard as nails” glue on a dry day!!

[@QluGymdad]

Color is great! Painting wood, even treated wood, will make the wood last years longer. Matt, look into a Kreg joiner jig for this butt joints. It will make them way stronger for any size wood and is super quick. Add a cable with a turnbuckle to you door and it will stay square longer. You guys are killing it down there! Can’t wait to see the next episode.

[@michaelrandleman361]

bacon, eggs, coffee, popcorn....I'm set for another episode of Puerto Rico Green Acres 😄

[@joshuaprince898]

You two are killing it in the engineering, design and execution of building the chicken coop! Kristen, the color looks great! It blends with the jungle and the bamboo roof. I love you two and your back and forth banter. Yall both are made for tv. I'm so glad I found your channel. Best of luck for next week!!

[@albertmanning6653]

I miss your adventures at sea, but am more impressed with this new journey... Cant wait until completed.

[@thomasdilling9530]

Nice coop, you will find joy in your extra efforts

[@BreakingBarriers2DIY]

Nice tight job on that door!!! Maybe a diagonal board from bottom hinge corner to top outside corner? It could keep it strong and tight.

[@mikefi3257]

A wire would also work run as suggested.

[@BreakingBarriers2DIY]

@@mikefi3257 Oh! That is clever...it is tension though...so maybe that should run from top hinge to bottom outside?

[@mikefi3257]

@@BreakingBarriers2DIY Yes, I did mine that way. Used a turnbuckle to adjust it. Worked well on a much bigger gate.

[@kabuikovuite3370]

Congratulations🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 to both you guys 👏 👏 👏 👏 from 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪

[@fishnchips7823]

Coop is looking really good guys! Glad Frenk/Frankie is on the mend and I hope the rest are healthy too.

[@MICHAELMEREDITHSR]

Good job Mathew & "Kristian"! 🙏🦉

[@J-Justice666]

Your B-roll is absolutely beautiful....

[@gasguzzler69]

I have had the same problems when I had chickens,mites and baby's under a heat lamp. Baby's born natural too, it's all a adventure and learning. 500 to 1000 meter block of land , vegetable patch, herbs and fruits grown too.

[@brettgrugel9735]

2 pieces of tin roof and 20 minutes up and done,also light weight and waterproof. You can use tin ridge cap to fix issue trying to use bamboo for it,also water proof all lumber that touches ground,Henry’s or spar polyurethane🤙🏽Or perhaps on cement blocks

[@johndussault4609]

Great color! Keep inspiring us. We are glued.

[@hugeblue]

10/29/23 - You guys are amazing! Chicken coup looks Great! Love following y'all every week!

[@bgpwrddy]

Farming GBU...The Chicken Show...Good luck guys, love the videos.

[@ClaudioPagan]

I love how you have taken the time to bring your baby chick back to health. I pray it makes a complete recovery. My wife and I have 2 pet Silkies that mean the whole to us. You guys are awesome, love your new project and wish you the best!

[@juliabarnley7614]

When you started on having chickens, I advised you to buy a soluble medicine to put in their water, for coccidiosis,

[@mooorecowbell4222]

"Come for the sailing videos, stay for the DIY home building and animals rescues....🐱🐱🐱⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@BarryHull]

199K!! Now 200K! Congratulations.

[@ralphalma7334]

Really like you guys. We enjoy every minute of your broadcasts, we have been following since you guys started.