Building a Chicken Brooder in our Barn

[@doncarilorivas]

I've been a builder for many years and have seen quite a fair bit of sheds. The plans in ryan's package kzbin.infoUgkxB7IXYxLzb_Ichhe45zM3Im5xfEiSp9vB have some of the nicest looking sheds i've seen in a while.

[@marknasatka1891]

Best chicken brooder I've ever seen.

[@yasminghani2073]

Both of you have done a great job

[@michellejaggard9657]

If you are getting a small amount of chicks you might want to build a wooden frame 2 foot tall to set on the floor for the first week or two. The sides will protect them from drafts and they won't need the entire floor space and will be less space for you to clean and take care of. Just screw the ends into 2 L brackets and you can easily take them apart for storage until next time.

[@outdoorstudios2022]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@rspryngfarmcountry4487]

It's chicken math! Lol you can never have too many chickens..we have 17 for 2 people and plan to get a few more this spring. When we get too many eggs we jusy boil them up and crush them and feed them back to the chickens (shell and all) and they go nuts over it. Extra protein and calcium for them. Always love your videos.

[@YooperCountry]

Thank you! We have 25 chicks and 25 ducklings arriving next week and we are looking for ideas. Subscribed to your channel. Looks like you have more videos that will be helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@SheratonParkFarms]

Hey guys. Love your videos. You might want to think about a 3 or 4 foot solid wall all the way around the bottom of the brooder room to reduce drafts. You’ll still have plenty of ventilation up top but be able to hold more heat closer to the floor space where the chicks are at. Chuck from Sheraton Park Farms

[@pienuniek]

Sheraton Park Farms I agree, those itty bitty chickens need to stay out of the draft! Plus containing them while you’re in and out of their coup is much easier if they’re behind a barrier.

[@krickette5569]

Cut your wire to fit each opening and staple it (with the tiny staples) in each corner. Then frame the wire with trim ( 1 x 2 ) boards, using a brad nailer or nail gun.

[@missyrabbit5250]

We used a screw with fender washer. Holds netting real well. We did use some heavy duty staples with staple gun in a few places, but the screw/washer made it easy if we had to replace wire down the road. Love your barn

[@workhardlivefree3818]

All of my coops I used 1/2" hardware cloth and used 3/16" fender washers with #8, 1 1/2" screws with a counter sunk head... the fender washers provide an awesome coverage over a few of the wires and gives me the ability to pull it tighter... I also put the concave roll inward. The fender washers/ screws are nice too if you ever want to change something

[@angiepratt6931]

Yall do a good job making chicken choop, brooder& goat stalls

[@samspade4634]

I love how the girls were checking out the area before it was complete. I guess they approved! Great Job and thanks for sharing.

[@skipstein744]

Hold the staple with a pair of needle nose of small pliers, while hammering. All looking good! Enjoy!

[@56jcarr]

Start first with the longer length and tack

[@yudaedelman4135]

Linesman pliers works great while hammering

[@henryrodgers3409]

Like Helen Helps said . Use needle nose pliers . No finger smashing . Love that hard cloth . Used it around and in the ground around my shed to keep out unwanted critters . Kreg jig is great . You just didn't square up the pieces of wood properly . It's even used to make furniture . That's how good it is . You can even get a Kreg Jig Heavy duty for bigger pieces of wood . Takes 2 1/2 kreg screws . Love the look of your wife when you said you shouldn't be buying any baby chickens this year . A stare that could burn a hole right through you . LOL

[@lindamills9444]

You a jack of all trades, Your work is always nice looking, even if it's a chicken brooder.

[@samuelpielage26]

That future trap door you talked about for hay in a past video sure wouldn've been handy for handing material downstairs to Rebecca! Brooder looks awesome, and we really appreciate you both, and the content you guys produce!

[@saltydog8244]

On our cages we use 3/4” wood screws and a washer to secure the cloth with.

[@timrauscher3965]

To attach the hardware cloth I have been using anailer/staple gun with my compressor. I use a 1 inch staple with a quarter inch crown. I use more because if their size but it goes fast.

[@robine916]

I love how you keep each new build in your barn consistent for a cohesive look! :D

[@tracybruring8440]

helpful hint when drilling concrete; blow the dust before you back out the drill bit and then the dust won't fall in the hole

[@vaeagle1]

your correct about the little 45 degree angles on the corners for the door. that's how i made mine and i put them in the corners with a small gap from the end to not take up any view and my doors were square in a 6 foot double door entry, i love the way you guys are getting the barn set up for the animals , the are out of the weather and safer. even if your animals are a food source you can give them a good environment to live. great job.

[@peggysizemore4207]

I love the way you take care of your animals

[@barbaracranfield6703]

A whole lot of work but you two keep it so clean for your animals!! Rebecca, I love your stocking cap...The baseball cap covers up your beautiful face! The Barn is looking so good!! One new house at a time with all the new lumber....

[@NarrowWayFarm]

That little jig you used with the drill was pretty nifty!!

[@darylcampbell3244]

Great job! More room then they need.

[@TelcoPEI]

As everyone is saying, use a pair of needle nose pliers to hold the staples. Better yet, if you have one, one with an intentionally bent nose - that keeps your fingers up off the cloth, and gives a better holding angle. That is what we have always used for hardware cloth.

[@azizhabib3311]

Lovely video vd lovely people. Blessings from AFGHANISTAN. 🌹🌹🤩🤩🥰♥️

[@cynthiabrennemann3513]

We always used a strip of wood and just screwed it into the wood, pinning the hardware cloth in place. Also kept coonies and opossums from bending the hardware cloth and pulling out the staples, making a hole to get into the coop.

[@philipirwin5286]

Check out the Freeman pneumatic tool sets, they come with an air stapler that would make super quick work of those staples.

[@stevehairston9940]

Hammer stapler. Just as fast and much much cheaper.

[@philipirwin5286]

A Hammer stapler uses the same size staple as the stapler he has, which he said was too small. a Pneumatic stapler lik ei suggested uses the larger staples he ended up using up to fencing staples depending on the size gun.

[@vickyowens8180]

Did the same thing as Skip. Held the small staples with needle nose pliers. Love your videos. Ya'll make a good team! Thanks for sharing. God bless.

[@chucksteward2615]

Install your chicken wire with a staple gun at each corner and a couple places in between to temporarily hold the wire and then install a lath strip of wood over the chicken wire with regular nails at regular intervals. This will make the wire stronger than any other kind of fastener.

[@RAINBOJO1]

Evan, you have the right size of staple for the hardware cloth. That isn’t the problem. The problem is that you need to hold the staple with something, I.e. needle nose pliers, so that you don’t hit your fingers with the hammer. Good luck.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

I love watching folks build stuff

[@patwanner1781]

Another interesting video.Thanks.🐓

[@jacktomberlin7976]

Pneumatic stapler is what I use. But if you use the poultry staples, try holding the staple between your index and middle fingers with the meaty side of your fingers towards the hammer. I learned this trick while driving short roofing nails. You’re still going to hit your fingers, but it’s not near as painful, lol! Keep up the great work!

[@andrewthompson3616]

The small staples if you use a piece of paper folded 1/2" wide by 3" long push the staple through the so you can hold the paper far enough away so you won't hit your fingers you should be able use it a few times . The bottom of the stall needs to be more draft proof and you'll need to think of using a deep bed method for the chicks

[@sroberts605]

Cardboard with a slot cut - holds the staple in line and lasts through the job!

[@davidpowell4601]

I used needle nose pliers on mine, then got tired of that and bought a pneumatic stapler, made it soo much easier.

[@kentowens2179]

I told small nails and staples with needle nosed pliers, as someone already said. They are a PIA. Looks nice, good work. Nice barn.

[@terriwilliams1600]

Love all your improvements.

[@noregrets7469]

Those chickens seem to be always in the thick of things🙃I was never aware as to how inquisitive chickens were in general or is nosy the word I’m looking for🤣

[@joannak4640]

I absolutely love every video you put out for us. Thank you so much!! Mostly, I watch your videos 2-3 times. That's how much I love you guys 😂❤️😂

[@Bex-rg8pj]

Looks good👍

[@cathiwim]

Barn’s so nice and clean now! No more cobwebs! You’ve done a great job!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Hi Evan and Rebecca, you both did a great job on the brooder. Lots of room for the chickens you don’t need but will end up with to keep peace 👍. The chickens were checking out the job too and I never heard any complaints. Keep up the good work and videos and thanks for sharing with us..

[@rossn6194]

Use a tack strip. A thin board you nail around the edge of the hardware cloth. It holds better than the staples.

[@conservativeprodigy2604]

Buff orpington is the BEST breed for chickens. Utilize them for laying and meat. We love them. Especially how friendly they are

[@zarpazzo5430]

I'm from Canadá Québec and I have a good time and some ideas for myself in my land.... Good show

[@sharonanspach2734]

you always do great builds!!!

[@helenhelps9619]

Use needle nose pliers to hold the staple when you 🔨

[@Lau-zon180]

I was just going to type the same thing

[@bradleyschneider3871]

Me to

[@atozrecovery518]

Me three

[@bradleyschneider3871]

Pneumatic hammer get the staple started then use the pneumatic on it just takes air ,think there cheap to

[@breeziedreamz]

You took my reply. Needle nose works great and no busted digits.

[@jimschnars2866]

Good video and nice job !

[@JB-mf1zc]

That's a nice pen. plenty of room. Very good job. It is good you have a barn to keep your animals in!

[@ayubali5517]

Good information program thanks. Good work

[@laszlovigh2513]

Very nice work! 👍👍👍🐓🐔🐐🐐🌞🌞

[@Infinity.....]

Great job! You two rock! 👍

[@danclas5983]

I really like your setup down there in your barn, looks neat and well thought out. In defense of your wife, I find myself having to stay away from the chicks at the farm store cause I would have a mess if I didn't. I always want more, Hello my names Dan, and I'm a chickoholic!!! LOL.

[@thebafarm2638]

I use a pneumatic staple gun. Saves so much time. Nice brooder.

[@davidfeatch1436]

For the hard wire mesh, use wooden batten strips, held on with screws. Far less finger squashing involved.

[@kathleenmcginley4827]

On those 3/4 inch staples...I've used a needle nose pliers on the side of the staple to hold it to save my fingers.

[@AIRJAMMER88]

Screws with washers to hold down cloth.. works beautiful

[@fynbo1007]

Looking amazing, very fine, love your design. Thank you for sharing your amazing story. God bless you and your family.

[@jasontaylor9871]

I use electrical staples on that type of wire fence, they are square so easier to hold, and sharper so less splitting of the wood. On the doors instead of cross bracing try thin cable running from corner to corner.

[@Jamesroberts98]

I like the ones you used they hold the fabric well "(BUT)" I just get an old table fork and slide the staple between the tines to hold them, I like my fingers

[@laurietinto5211]

Screw with a small washer does the same job as a staple, much easier to get out if you need to recycle the mesh at a future date.

[@2012nowornever]

To attach your hardware cloth use roofing nails. It should be able to hold the 1/ 4" - 1 /2" cloth securely.

[@mikearmitage6365]

Hi, I notice you have a pair of long nosed pliers. Hold the small staples with those, its easier on your fingers. Thanks ffor your time, very interesting. Mike

[@ronhart4166]

You have got to have color in the run !! Your wife did the right thing on assorted breed selection. Just wanted to comment on the hardwire fencing. Nematic staples hold up really well and install quickly. I use galvanized 1 1/4 myself. Great job on your build 👊

[@ionaphillips8500]

very nice job, you two are so nice and neat when working together have a blessed day ,hugs

[@allenj5865]

Kreg jig drill two holes on one side only. If you think you have to add a hole on the opposite side, add one hole in between the opposite side holes. Needle nose pliers to hold the long end of the staple, hammer away.

[@rodfair5698]

I used to be able to toss a bale of hay like that........once. Love your videos. Thanks for taking the time to make them. Sincerely Rod Use needle nose pliers to hold the staples until started!

[@donnadunlop]

I started watching your videos when you were starting to work o the barn , it is looking great. Know nothing of carpentry so I am of no help but am good a cheering you on, but I like the idea of using a screw with a washer so you can reuse the chicken wire if you change things up.The chickens checking over your tools was cute.

[@marshasmith6320]

Use screws and washers for hardware cloth. Works great

[@73Shakes]

Crown stapler has worked good for us over the years. Staples are not to big and not to small and come in different lengths.

[@greghollingsworth1321]

You can use a pair of needle nose pliers to hold the small staples while you hammer them

[@HenkSuzuki]

for these nets i use a compressed air stapler the stapel fit just fine an there are different lenght of stapels.

[@joansmith3492]

I use a screw with some kind of washer. Plumbers tape works as a pretty good washer.

[@cleopatra4473]

It looks great.

[@jodiebennett1719]

Use needle nose pliers to hold the staples. I've used a comb to hold tiny nails and it seems to work. I read the comments, lol yep, needle nose has won the popular vote.

[@charlesreohr6236]

Romex staples are in between the ones you used and the larger ones you showed. They are easier to hold to get started. I laughed at your chickens checking out what they probably thought were feeders.

[@robertsmith2199]

I install hardware cloth with air stapler. 20v cordless would work, too.

[@FaerfolkDogs]

“Chicken brooder” otherwise known as “One of the top 5 air bnbs for your favorite fowl”. Amazing!!

[@elliottshovar1517]

Use pliars to hold small staples. I learned putting in a new floor on a porch with cut nails.

[@Techguyz1]

Try a Sheetrock screw with a fender washer to hold your hardware cloth on.

[@RSarge]

I use a piece of foam that holds the staple while I hammer the staples. It’s a sacrificial thin piece of time foam

[@michael-ze2li]

Great video 👍

[@boblaw-rh2dt]

We use a Milwaukee cordless crown stapler for all of our hardware cloth works spectacular

[@larryshafer8055]

Enjoyed the video👍

[@sfkeygrip]

either use a needle nose pliers to hold the staple or you can use a short screw with a fender washer to hold the hardware cloth.

[@rickeyman2215]

The 3/4" Staples is correct, just use a pair of needle nose pliers to hold until you hammer them in.

[@DanaConrad7]

I’ve been using washers. I like them because they can be removed later much easier also. Thanks for you video!

[@chrisinedison]

Self drilling lath screws have been a finger saver for my husband.

[@Food_and_Places]

Hold the staples with a small piler may be and hammer it ... those staples look good ... I use long thin nails ,I stick half in n then bend it

[@stephensaasen8589]

Maybe hold the staple with a pair of needle nose pliers. If you carefully give it a few taps to start it, you could avoid a miss that could damage the pliers.

[@bethstuart7448]

Great job! You two work well together. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@SteveE6126]

Evan, Try self drilling lath screws. I used them on my chicken run to hold the hardware cloth. They work great !

[@DanKlein_1]

great job tying it altogether with the same look as the other stalls. It makes the whole place look like someone cared and didn't just slap stuff together. The wire on the outside of the stall reminds me of a saying my dad told me once when building a temporary electric fence and I put the wire on the wrong side of the posts... he said are you trying to fence things in or fence stuff out. he was talking about how you put wire on the inside so if cattle or whatever pushes on it, they are pushing on the post. whereas if you put it on the outside, they are just pushing on the staples. I don't think baby chickens have that kind of force but.. perhaps the same principle applies. an old saying I found worth while knowing.

[@calvary1808farm]

I use needle nose pliers to hold those staples when getting them started.

[@ewidmer1]

You updated your goat enclosure, looks great. They have a house.

[@trrowland7849]

Use Baton timber and use no staples just screw the Baton timber to hold the wire down. 👍 This is what I do makes it look neater also.

[@ChurchsFamilyFarmCFF]

That turned out good I have one of those kreg jig also