Now WE'RE getting Somewhere! Adding Structural Strength to the GREENHOUSE we bought off the Internet

Now WE'RE getting Somewhere! Adding Structural Strength to the GREENHOUSE we Bought off the Internet (GreenHouse Build Day #9)
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[@sherrygarrett2598]

Your daughter and Hope there at the end is so precious!

[@angelsarrived2642]

Always love your vedios. Thank you for taking us all on your journey called life. Gina I don't like highs either, I have vertigo, due to a concussion in car accident. He really was up high, as you looked so small from his point of view. Eeeeeekkkkk. Making me 😵 dizzy just watching. Lol. Olivia is fantastic with all the animals, and the animals respond to her with love back. So sweet, kind and gentle. The way life should be all the time. G-D Bless and stay safe.

[@janetwithers7427]

Gosh, Nora is growing so fast. I cant believe how much work it is to get that greenhouse up. Makes me dizzy every time you go up the ladder, Al. Gina is such a good helper to you. So sorry you are losing some of your baby chicks. The extra few hours in travel make a big difference. Good video. :-)

[@debbiel9740]

I have something I want to say. I found your channel about a month ago and I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY LIKE IT!! I have found other channels before I found yours and some channels you just don't vibe with. But your channel I LOVE! I can HONESTLY say...........YOU are one of the hardest working men I have ever seen in my life!! I look at what you do, and it just amazes me. I am a 51 year old woman with messed up knees, and I just look at what all you do and I am in AW!! I love watching everything you do. Then those goats....They are so darn cute!! Hope just has me cracking up how hoppy she is, when you are going to feed her. Then there is Willow and baby Nora. Just so Precious!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait for more babies!! I do have one question. Is Olivia going to get more chickens like Mary Carl at Cog Hill Farm? Keep up the Awesome work and I can not wait to see how everything turns out with this green house.

[@thomasmaphis7203]

Hi sir... Just want to thank you so much for your channel....I am retired and watch 65 other channels everyday.... Yours sir I enjoy the most.... Love it for your building skills and your kindness to your animals....your wifes cooking is great also.... thanks again

[@mistysather8952]

Awww Gina, when you said, to Olivia, the garden is Beautiful, just like you! So sweet! I say that to my daughter Madison all the time.

[@maureenritoridis814]

Love all the work you do on your homestead. Always excellent and exciting to watch . 🐐🐓🐖👍💖

[@ardenehanson2840]

You have such a wonderful family. Love watching you!

[@jessiwimer8183]

I love your videos! I could watch them for hours. I ❤️ little Nora. Of the homesteader channels I follow she is by far my favorite along with your channel.

[@trevorjarvis3021]

You all certainly had a good busy day today! Greenhouse is looking superb Al.

[@johnfiske6672]

Nice to see you all working together, life is off for us now, your show gives me hope. Thanks you three.

[@christinevian7198]

It has been so incredible to have watched all your new buildings go up...then to see you both working in them to getting things done ....so now the greenhouse wow so much done in a year thankyou

[@hollandduck79]

hello . it almost becomes a shed for your greenhouse . good luck with your new chicks . kind regards Hollandduck from the Netherlands

[@thomascallaghan5988]

Getting excited about the poly tunnel not long till the skin goes on,if I stayed near you I would come over and give you a hand,just to get growing 😂,watching you on the homestead has encouraged me to visit America.thank you for your precious time,kindest regards tam ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@maggie_oshea]

You’re videos are never too long. Always interesting and fun to watch. Love that Gina worries about Al going up the ladder so much. Can’t wait to see the finished green house and I’m looking forward to Buttercups babies. 🙂

[@kathyguenther5866]

Hey Al I know you say home grown pig is the best but I must tell you this. I bought 1/2 pig just before Covid went big from a "ye olde butcher" shop here in our area. They do a excellent cut of pork and smoke the hams and bacon. The price was real reasonable and if I had to buy the pig feed it and take all the care you do with your animals it was cheap!!!! We live in a patio home in town and it is not the appropriate place to raise pigs or chickens for that matter. I just want to shout out to the farmer who did raise that meat for me it was delicious as you would say. Thank you farmers for keeping all of us without the means to raise our own meat we really appreciate you and all you do. I just purchase some beef steaks this week and they too are prime and tasty. At the present we are not having any trouble here getting meat products but must stay diligent in our purchasing this kind of food. Stay safe and keep on farming........ hugs from Minnesota

[@70acres]

I'd call the hatchery about the dead/dying ones. I'm glad you got the posts in for the end walls! We get our goats today! A mamma and her wether. Not sure if she is still in milk or not, but the adventure begins! My donkey rescue will be so happy to have some friends. He's been lonely for sure. Blessings to all.

[@zarajenkins9866]

i cant belive how big hope has growen since she was born.

[@faithrada]

I can't believe how BIG this greenhouse is. Looking pretty sturdy! That's a long day for your meat birds.

[@beverleyspugsandhomestead.]

You’ll be able to feed the world with the size of that green house!

[@donaldmiller8629]

Gooooooood Afternoon , Al , Gina & Olivia , Wow ! Just putting together the frame for the greenhouse is a major job. And you still have to install the wiggle wire channels . I'm waiting with bated breath to see you put the plastic covering on. I recently watched two men put the covering onto a large greenhouse like yours. Nothing to it for them. Pretty easy in fact. For them ! It also appeared that they had a day with no breeze at all . You might want to watch some videos of how others have done it before you try putting the plastic on yourself. There is the easy way and then there is my way . lol Mine is the Murphy's Law way.

[@littlewhitedory1]

Gooooood day Al! Good times on the homestead . Have a great day!!!

[@kgal63]

How times have changed in milking goats. We had 4 does that were milked twice a day by hand. The happiest time in my life is when we lived a self sufficient life style. I very much enjoy watching you all build your life on your homestead.

[@aaknrbc]

Really enjoying your family vids. Thanks so much for sharing❤️

[@mlr145]

Hope is so friendly. She loves her Abby....🥰

[@carolschreffler5112]

Greetings from Ohio.Keeping it Dutch put out his baby chicks and a storm with wind came and got them very wet and cold. He lost a few. You may wanna block that one side with a tarp so wind and rain can’t blow in. I see your Postal worker was wearing a mask to protect you, you should be wearing one to protect him.

[@Bill_H]

When I worked for America West Express, often we would get live "peeps" (as we called them) from the post office to travel on our early flights. I'd call inside on the radio so our female rampers knew and would just hold the mike next to the box, and they'd come running. We kept them in the trucks with the heater running until departure time. Just had that memory come to mind when I heard your peeps. I do enjoy watching your adventures. Blessings from Ohio.

[@janiceaucoin1435]

Nice memory. Thank you.

[@dmmaddex]

You've done a beautiful job erecting that greenhouse, and all of the other structures on that property...

[@virginiareid5336]

Fantastic progress on the end walls today. So sorry your chicks got delayed. Perhaps a cooler environment and some rest , water, and food will help. Saying a little prayer for those sweet babies. I remember when hope was so small and she and Olivia played. It was very heartwarming to see them snuggling again. God Bless

[@dianehall5345]

Good morning. Good to see just what goes into constructing a green house. Lampkins Hatchery in Maine used to send me extra Rock Cornish, in case some didn't make it. They came UPS and fortunately they all made the trip to NH! We are attempting to design a walk-in hoop house over two of our raised beds. Lee Poisson designed a raised bed pod, similar to yours ad used a gas piston to raise and lower the lid to control temperatures. Maybe he called it THe Pod, can't recall...

[@bonniehollingsworth1996]

This was a great video today. Don’t ever apologize for one that goes longer. I could have watched the last scenes all day - the ones of little Hope snuggling up to Olivia.

[@SpaceLifeSelfSufficiency]

This is such a cool video, we hope to have something like this in the future but for now will stick to outside and our smaller greenhouse, thanks for all of your tips and ideas :)

[@magicpete3645]

Your videos are so chilled bro

[@inglis7086]

get Olivia to look up the Golden Comet Chicken - I have seen them on Art and Bri channel and their kids can pick them up and pet them and they come up to them to see what they are doing - really friendly chickens

[@jasonwebster3714]

i love art and bri also

[@gonesideways6621]

Golden Comets are number one !

[@BenjiSun]

Coghill Farm's JP is a Polish hen. she's also super friendly as are their other Polish hens and they're so cute with the big tufts of feathers on their heads. they have so many interesting breeds of chicken on their farm it's incredible to watch as they go through the different groups.

[@debbiel9740]

I love Art and Bri also, BUT I saw a video about they only have one cow crazing in the pasture. I don't want to hear that they have sent that cute cow to the butcher, so I just have to skip that one. That might not even be the case but I just don't even want to think about it lol

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

Your method of setting those posts in concrete is probably the best ! Half a bag of concrete is adequate for such a light structure. Also very important to "mix" the the concrete in the hole with a long stick so that what is on the bottom is well hydrated.

[@johnahern770]

jack patteeuw From what I saw there was not enough water poured into the holes. Most of it ran over the edges into the dirt. I doubt that any reached the bottom half at all.

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

@@johnahern770 The soil was still pretty wet, so it will pull moisture from it.

[@brookecuster9096]

My husband and I love watching all of your videos! You and your family are great and are inspiring us everyday to live our dreams and create a beautiful homestead. We love watching you build things especially this awesome greenhouse for your wife, but why don’t you edit the sound down when you are using your tools or hammering something. It’s SOOOO loud!!! My 2 month old gets startled quite frequently when we watch your videos haha. Any who we love what your doing and wish you all the success for a prosperous homestead.

[@michellepernula872]

I love when those lil pigs stand on the door so when you open it, you're having to hold them up to keep the door from slamming on the ground. You're gonna get a piggy work out.

[@terryjohnson9082]

Much better camera work today -- thank you!!!!

[@TXNLaurenMcN]

Olivia and Hope, right at the very end, looked like the best part of life on a small family farm. So sweet!

[@craigculver1933]

Thanks for the upload Al, love you guys channel. My wife never liked me up high either, used to repair/install barn roofs with grandpa.

[@robbiebell5453]

Al, I love your “Minnie Pearl” ladders!

[@austinsherwood2648]

Good morning love your video’s keep the great work up I want a house like that and want to live like that can’t wait to get older I am in love with your land

[@LivingtheNorthernLife]

Good morning Lumnah acre's! I'm just about to sit down for breakfast with my wife to watch this episode! Thanks to all your viewers who dropped by to our channel to see what we're up to and especially to those that subscribed to our channel! My son and I finally made it back to our property to mark out the rest of our trail and to move our trail camera. I posted that video this morning. That greenhouse is looking good Al! Can't wait to watch this one! Have you thought about how you're getting the cover on?

[@rebeccajones4624]

Awww, I loved the ending of the video, Olivia hugging on Hope , and Hope was loving it. So sweet💕

[@jameslee9893]

love the progress on the high tunnel guys you are rockin

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

Ohhh yippee I got the egg count right lol. Love the location and the green house project. Looking good.

[@lisabevans8107]

It is beautiful just like Your daughter and like you really like your channel been watching for about a month now maybe 2

[@violantederojas6188]

...great going on the Greenhouse!

[@ronicarbine8723]

another great video to end my day. Keeo up the good work. All the best from NZ

[@bobthecat6188]

Really enjoyed seeing life on the farm , always sees like busy time in spring ,fingers crossed your chicks are ok

[@DisabledUKPrepper]

One year we helped a neighbour clear an area to pour a concrete slab next to the farmhouse. You couldn't get to it with any kind of machinery, so we had to handball out all the rocks we dug up. We took the stone loaded truck to a local weigh bridge just to see how many we shifted in one day. A little over two tonnes worth. And the site clearing took three days. Then we had to wheelbarrow in all the concrete to lay the slab. I forget how many tonnes that little lot added to our overall load. It was a long week! So, I definitely hear you on constantly digging up rocks. Such a shame you already lost three chicks. I know losing animals is always part of the game, but I agree that the extra time before they arrived with you was likely the reason. I hope you haven't lost any more since. If your post is anything like ours in the UK, it's getting messed up badly due to Covid-19 restrictions.

[@rogerkisling8869]

Hard boil a few eggs and crumble for the chicks shell and all a couple times a week... Green house is looking good..

[@josephpedone2004]

Good morning Lumnah family ☕️ Have a blessed day

[@glenn6448]

I use to put 500 chicks in the brooder room and never showed them the water. They have the instinct to find it on their own.

[@2crazyinalabama]

I've never dipped my chicks beaks in the water source. 45 years now. Not once. Never lost a chick to dehydration.

[@josephbudzinski8902]

That long pallet will make a great table

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Green House is coming along nicely

[@brucealvarez9263]

Willow gets extra special treatment with the new milker, I don't recall seeing Al brush her after milking.

[@jodejekab]

keep up the good work love your channel

[@suepeterson5675]

Good morning LUMNAH FAMILY ! Did you hear anything about your bees? If there in quarantine they might not be alive when you receive them. I hope that’s not the case. That’s going to be a beautiful green house. Take Care , Be Safe. 👍👍😊

[@todgertownwhite]

Loving the new camera, quality!

[@francesbolen257]

Al, I just loved the smile on your face when you said the meat birds should be in the mail! Nora is growing fast! 15 eggs

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Greenhouse is looking good. A video from you guys could never be to long! Hope those chicks are doing well.

[@bascia3125]

How is Tanner doing?

[@miric6224]

Suggestion: show how the animals ‘get to bed’ for the night. You guys have loads of energy! Sorry for the loss of chicks, hope all survived overnight. Looking forward to the next goat birth.

[@ginacota9724]

I love that idea! We always see the morning but it would also be great to see what they do in the evening

[@opfor325]

The raised bed look great. Pretty normal to lose a few chicks in transit. McMurry Hatchery usually sends one or two extra chicks with an order.

[@jaywrittenour5770]

Willow looked at the milking stand and said "make up your mind! Who's driving this thing!"

[@jenniferhuff2547]

Sorry about the loss of the meat bird chicks. The high tunnel is looking good.

[@rickhaver5876]

Wow! I’m moving to Northern New Hampshire where I have 2.5 acres on the Androscoggin just out side Milan. Man we are going to be really close!

[@peggybowe5556]

Olivia is so cute in her little bib overalls!

[@rjtumble]

Probably too late to worry about now, but if you get a chance, check out the Diablo Steel Demon (cermet) blade for your circular saw. It's amazing how well it cuts through the kind of metal you've been cutting with the grinder. Smooth, no heat, great cuts.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi...... AL and Gina nice to see you I love watching your video nice project for the greenhouse keep it up and keep smiling and keep sharing, thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👨‍👩‍👧👸👕👓🐩🐔🐓🐥🐕🐖🐈🌱🐐🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@fayflemister8374]

Greenhouse is looking good. Hope is just a love bug and she has really grown. How is Tanner doing?

[@BoTinaBina]

Love those goat snuggles!

[@tinacoppenbarger3412]

I have a idea what to do with the sled pallet from your greenhpuse build. You need.to make them into a raised garden bed in your greenhouse. Loving the build.

[@Ali-ct9pb]

When I worked at the post office I loved the baby chicks coming in for the feed store next door. Sometimes they would escape and. Would have to chase them down. Soooo cute. Sometimes I’d get one out just to cuddle one. 🐥 🐥🐥🐥🐥 I was just thinking , you could make some major bucks putting these things together. Sounds like a no go with Gina though.

[@courtneykachur9487]

Lots of green ones today. Either that or my rods and cones are working better than usual and you always have that many

[@pamelasteburg6006]

Beets, snow peas, kohlrabi, ground cherries and lots of greens.

[@edwardabel5061]

Didn't notice in comments, so sorry if it's been covered already, but I suggest wearing masks when pouring dry quick mix, as it's not good for lungs. Enjoy your videos, keep them coming

[@margaretbedwell58]

Sorry some of the chicks didn't make it. Progress on the greenhouse is great....won't be long now. Have you by any chance watched Deep South Homestead...Danny and Wanda have a green house similar to yours. They wanted to see if they could grow in a greenhouse in the deep south. I know the climate is totally different but I thought you might be interest in his grow beds on the sides. his plants are doing exceptionally well. Y'all have a Blessed day.

[@demetropolis1]

Hope loves her people!

[@suemitchell1354]

I love the sounds of the babies. I feel bad for them to go thru the shipping.

[@davidklimek7999]

You are going to pay with joint damage ,using your hand/wrist to pound thing down or into place!

[@scottbennett6494]

just when I thought i missed it you said " i like it " missed hearing that ( only herd it once ) do the same myself

[@vivianwilliams2216]

So sorry to hear about the little chicks, hope you don't loose anymore, I'm with your wife, the tall ladder looks scary, BUT! I get excited and happy watching you go up there and create your master projects! So i guess I'm both pro and con !

[@SOHN32]

Sounds like tape getting ruff. Going try some logging tape out myself. See how they hold up to the soil. If you get into greenhouse assembly you have lifts. Ladder use would be min or have box stand in and someone lift and lower you in a tractor or skid loader. Or have scaffold.

[@misty2782]

It's so much fun to watch you guys build and do projects together! You have such a nice place!

[@joanneganon7157]

Somehow the metal tight rope walking is more scary than wood , You sure so it well Al. Good thing Gina was working when you did some of those moves on the barn !

[@joanneganon7157]

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[@tonygrimes13]

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[@beckylitster29]

Hi Al , Gina For the pigs names how about Pan , Cake ??

[@shieldzee1]

thats the issue with more people ordering online postage system is slowing down a bit so the trucks mite be running late with the post

[@bryanhempe2366]

Love guessing the egg count with my wife for each video. Your family is such an inspiration.

[@walleesallee2063]

Nice wheelbarrow

[@natemiller332]

That's an interesting use for a Mayhew prybar, lol.

[@LumnahAcres]

It works great for it. 😆

[@TheLocheil]

Enjoying your journey, Al and family. Is it still a bit early for stocking your hives yet? Here in the UK we have all ready had hives swarming!

[@garyfeltus9801]

Great video as always. The green house is coming along looking good. To bad about the chicks. Hope you don't lose any more. Plus you onion's yehaaaa. Thanks for sharing.

[@mimiso2522]

Are you planning to put in a woodstove to keep the greenhouse warm in the winter? I worked in a greenhouse in Michigan and they had a wood/coal boiler with coils under the concrete grow tables.

[@gonesideways6621]

Ever try automatic feeder for pigs when I was raising them this is what I used except for slop, hog will eat just about anything.

[@steinderbush]

Did you work in constructions? you have great skills mister!! One of my favorit homestead family,s all the best to you guys, from the Netherlands!!

[@gonzalezpandura]

Usually take a picture and send to hatchery they will replace for free. Just have to check with them.

[@augustreil]

Al, any thought on putting a chain on each side of your little hoop houses so they don't go all the way to the ground ? Just wondering. Thumbs up.

[@sandrat5971]

Last year the baby goats LOVED chaffhay. Is there a reason Nora hadn’t had any ? Also, I haven’t seen much seawood. Nora is so adorable. Into everything. She will be a great cousin for the next kids.

[@laimaa3294]

Молодец ! мужик !

[@tinamariegregory3130]

I'm delighted for your progress and improvements to your farm but watching you on the ladder ....... sheeesh ..... makes me nervous, I'm glad it doesn't bother you , look at all you accomplish that way ! God bless you all !