This Should Explain ALL of IT! Building the BEST Portable BARN for our GOATS

This Should Explain ALL of IT! Building the BEST Portable BARN for our GOATS
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[@trevorjarvis3021]

Al, any project you plan or take on is always going to be interesting to us all. It’s an absolute pleasure just being able to watch what you and Gina manufacture, it’s just so watchable!! God bless you and your lovely homestead. 🇬🇧

[@osmadchlo]

So many great projects going on this winter! The workshop is such a blessing; worth every penny and all the hard work that went into it!

[@salliebeard1899]

Goat Stop looks great 👌👍💖🤗 Stay warm and safe.... The snow is beautiful, I love the sound of footsteps in the snow.... Hugs for Everyone ❤️🤗💞💖👍💃💃💃💃

[@sonyagregory5711]

I know it's cold and all, but your farm in all that snow is gorgeous! Hope you take a lot of still photos of all the beauty around you!😊

[@4philipp]

You should put the laying box inside door on a timer like the coop door.

[@mommabears993]

Nothing like the sound of boots crunching in snow. Could do an hour long ASMR video of that lol. Frogged up lens bacon frying looked like a dream sequence :P

[@raybelanger]

Al put back the splitter behind your blade on table saw it s only we love you all the family

[@IShallNotBeSilent]

The goat stop looks awesome! So nice to have the warm shop to get things done during winter. Be Blessed!

[@connorg.5231]

You should add a rain catching system to the goat stop for them to drink.

[@IggyDalrymple]

Decades ago I visited a petting zoo in Minnesota that had a pond with a tree on a small island. There was a rising suspension bridge from the mainland up to the tree with a small platform at the top of the bridge. Zoo patrons would buy shelled corn that would dump into a bucket and then send the bucket of corn up a pulley line to the platform. As soon as the billy goat heard the corn hit the bucket he would run up the suspension bridge to eat the corn. This was the zoo's most popular attraction.

[@TheUserid82]

A good summer time project would be to build yourself a wood organizer shelf. Get all the wood storage centralized and on shelves to support it that you can quickly check.

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

Try some Chanticleer chickens; they do very well in cold climates. Build a big timber-frame all-season greenhouse!

[@carriem7832]

We have a wood working shop in our upper barn. Our table saw and our chop saw have large trash cans with a flexible black pipe connected to them. Each time we saw it’s blown into the plastic can with the lid on and makes for a cleaner ,more dust free shop.

[@gabyraulston6737]

How about a covered bus stop so your daughter can be out of the weather while she waits. Love y’all, God bless

[@SpicySteve-tz2so]

Hey Al, you should make a sled shaped like a wedge/arrowhead to drag behind the Mule to clear the trails around the homestead. Make it slightly wider than the Mule. Trails cleared!!!

[@johnhyman3549]

Love your attitude and work ethic. Really enjoy the animal respect you show all your wards. I get a kick out of the fast forward of the kitchen veggie chopping/slicing. I have two suggestions for warmer weather projects: 1. An attached garage for your truck and Gina's car. 2. A nice pond Keep up the good work and stay warm Best regards, John in WVa where it was colder last night(24F.) than Mad River, VT.

[@cathiwim]

john hyman unattached garage is less expensive for homeowners insurance, i believe.

[@DrValerie800]

We haven't had much of a winter out here in the SW; it's more like a California winter, with day temps in the 50-60F range and nights in the 30-45F range. Right now we have a lot of cloudy days but also plenty of bright sunny ones.

[@carrieg.6676]

Thanks for showing the other chickens today.

[@addieanderson2043]

I live in a subdivision that has many lakes and several Vacant lots. Twice in the last month I have recorded on my Security camera a bobcat, raccoon,armadillo, and a possums. I have 5 chickens in two 4x4 houses with a wire run. In addition I have a 6ft privacy fence around. Lucky for us they all took a look around and left.

[@WendyK656]

Al now you will have to build that window for Gina; how can you say no to that beautiful lady! Now Gina just keep batting your eyes at Al with your beautiful smile. You both are just so fun and cute together. Hey Figaro is so cute too

[@janetwithers7427]

Ah, a portable goat barn. It looks great. Great idea. You have lots of snow but I know you are glad you are not in Newfoundland where they got 12 feet of snow. 😺🐐💖 Yes, take us to the trail cams. 😀

[@1wolfpup]

That’s going to be nice! God bless your family.

[@gregkahle9046]

Yes, let's see the trail cameras. Building a greenhouse and developing the spring into a pond would would be awesome. Are you going to treat/protect the goat stop with your oil treatment before putting it outside, seems to work well.

[@Bearlake1624]

Cute watching those little goats run to the feeder after al

[@johnclark2004]

You can make the Goat Stop easier to move by fastening an old pair of skis or two to the bottom of the skids. I have used this method to make chicken tractors/coops in the past. Skis will slide easily on grass as well as snow, and can always be found for free.

[@tales_of_the_crypto1583]

Morning guy's! Maybe some raised beds for the garden around the perimeter, or on the corners to take advantage of space. Stay blessed and warm. Winter is officially here!🙏 it's cold🌨🌬

[@TheArtisanbard]

Al's little singing ditties crack me up

[@70acres]

Love the goat play house! Been trying to plan my raised bed garden plots but need to find the septic tank first. Plumbers have been trying but the ground is too frozen. Soon, I hope. Leftovers are awesome, I just enjoy watching y'all pray and thank the good Lord for another great day. Blessings to all.

[@deborahcrutchfield5022]

I have been doing more out side in this very cold weather we are getting here , no snow. Cleaning out our hugh garage . You motivated me to do that. A garage next to the house. A bridge that would be very nice .And a big deck

[@caramc5013]

I like the outdoor feeder as is. If you ever put any larger animals out there, you will need the extra headspace. Your next major build should be a high sided long tunnel with some raised beds for food. But my vote is for whatever makes you all happy. Where is Gina's Soap Shop going to be? Are you allowed a farm stand in your area? What plans do you have for the back pasture and that spring head? Could you build a pond back there? What about fruit tees? Does anything grow besides apples? Just some thoughts.

[@rhodaneader9008]

Al, we'd like to see a pond for the ducks.

[@NiSt1975]

I totally agree and a few more ducks

[@straubdavid9]

Loch Lumnah ~8^)

[@Maryqc1960]

Maybe develop the springs in the other pasture to be used for the ducks.

[@wamblipaytah1600]

@@Maryqc1960 yeah he has that area in the new pasture with the spring that would be better used as a pond. Why fight nature rgt?

[@wamblipaytah1600]

@@straubdavid9 "I like it guys, I like it a lot!" 😉😁

[@lesliebillb3639]

In an early video, you mentioned creating a pond. How about that, with a dock? We are still enjoying tagging along "daily". Thanks from Arizona for offering us snow! And then, beautiful green grass & trees during the rest of the year. Not to mention, a chance to see "our" little Hope!

[@raynall3593]

I cannot even imagine snow like that, we do not get any where near that amount here. Here lately the last few yeas, it snows, covers the ground and the next day its gone. Longest I can remember lasting is way less than a week. To have it for months is something else.

[@LilMisFitToo]

Yeah - let’s go check the cameras❣️Excited to see if they captured pics of predators lurking.

[@rosiereed6552]

I purchase Blue Sapphire chickend from Murray McMurray last August they are already laying eggs. I purchased 14 and I'm getting 14 every day already they started laying no kidding in early to Mid Dec. They are such beautiful quiet birds so friendly too... I highly recommend them...

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

I love when you show us the game cameras even if there isn't anything there it's still fun as when something shows up. I loved watching how all your goats walked out there in a row that was so cute. Have a blessed day.

[@0g.Ghost.7373]

I wish this channel existed like 5 years ago. There was an old man that owned a wood working shop by my work place. He had a ton of good lumber in the building. He would take an 1700 cabinet and copy it exactly for the customer. When he died in his 80's. his family auctioned everything off. All the old saws, lathes, wood, etc went cheap. Mostly for scrap price. If Al could have made the trip, he could of had some nice well taken care of woodworking equipment stuff.

[@dananelson8447]

Pretty bad when your freezes. Miss the pigs too. Expected Pluto to jump Tanner. Like the goat stop, it will be interesting to see all the baby goats. Thanks for sharing and stay warm.

[@joolwing]

Use scrap wood pieces and a router to make name plates to put on the goat stop for the goats living on your farm now and in the future.

[@Masterclassonlife]

Gina's Goat Hotel

[@cathiwim]

Ralph how bout Goa-tel!

[@michelledrake2423]

Have you thought about building an annex to the workshop or a small building close to the workshop for left over wood and other building supplies? It would put everything in one place so you wouldn't be going around looking under tarps for whatever you need. Just a thought.

[@littletawelan443]

yes please take us along with you for the game camera

[@wayneleamon3186]

Al, you would save a lot of energy during these Winter months if you would load the Mule instead of the sled with firewood to take to the house.

[@kaydickerson1229]

Figaro is an excellent supervisor !

[@lindagullage3077]

How about the porches on the house I think that would be nice.

[@jimmyjohnstone7258]

I just read this after putting a similar comment on myself. Goats for milk and cheese, pigs and chickens for meat. Yet...hardly any vegetables. Not a homestead.

[@0Hillbilly]

It's funny what people view as homesteaders and not. Before green houses were available to pioneers, pioneers that only had the natural growing season weren't homesteading? Interesting.

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

@@0Hillbilly Al and Gina have not planted anything except a few scraps of salad and a small veg crop. There is no way they are living off the land. Plainly, without a regular supply purchased from a store, they would have no fruit or veg for most of the year. They have nothing canned or preserved for winter except animal products.

[@0Hillbilly]

@@jimmyjohnstone5878 that may be, but, does that mean they aren't homesteaders? So they aren't self sufficient on vegetables or fruit. That doesn't mean they aren't homesteading, working toward an objective to become more and more self sufficient. I just find it funny at what people find as homesteaders or living off grid.

[@dona4him942]

@@jimmyjohnstone5878 Who the heck cares?! They have the most beautiful homestead I've ever seen. SO BACK OFF!!!!! 😡

[@royagore2583]

I heard you say you were going to cut the apple trees down. Don’t. You can can graft different types of apples to your trees. Sweet reds, yellows,or tart greens like Grammy smiths. Check it out it’s easy.

[@phil1092]

We think you need to add the octagon window now, once it gets moved to the pasture the project may be forgotten.

[@ralphfrazier4023]

It look very beautiful

[@connierifenburg9758]

Yes I want to see the game camera!!😁

[@rladner96]

A nice pond build would be great

[@cynthiat6505]

Gina “What’s up with this?” I’m laughing!

[@131dyana]

I got 2 packages of squash seeds to plant and a strawberry tower for my Garden. I can't wait.

[@michellepernula872]

I could do some cross country in that snow!! Or snown shoeing. yay ah.

[@richardtherrien377]

yes we wanth to see the trail cam

[@NiSt1975]

Make something that the 3 of you could use all year round and thats fun

[@woodhoundbug4697]

Think about getting some gees they will protect from a lot of different Rodents and Small aggressive animals we clipped are geese's wings and they do take care of it

[@xXtheyeti1Xx]

What kind of containers are those you keep the minerals in for the goats? Thanks. And yes to the game camera

[@BridolMandy]

Gina you like crafty stuff, how about making a stained glass window for the end of the portable barn. It would look awesome. And some of the left over wood could be used to make some bird boxes, jus sayin' ;)

[@rhondallyons9842]

I want to see what was down there lurking around. 😊 Haha....that's just what I thought....you wanted an excuse to drive the Mule around for the fun of it! 😀

[@thomascdurham9130]

Al, since Little Man was put in with the billies, the billies have gotten a lot quieter. :)

[@cedarwoman2]

Good morning Lumnah family. Yes definitely interested in seeing the game cameras. Just look at all that glorious scrap wood perfect for building bird houses. The homestead is looking great. My favorite laying chickens are Sexlinks, and are definitely laying machines. Have a blessed day.

[@cindiberg7718]

If your family like fresh grown peas, you can start them when the soil reaches 45 degrees

[@chicamuxen]

Yes, show us the game cams!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Do you plan on doing any training for Tanner so he's better around the goats? PROJECT: add a deck to your house? your homestead is looking fantastic!

[@joyceg6480]

I think Figaro would like you to grow a catnip patch for him. I think your goat stop looks like a mini lean to only the opposite side is enclosed. The goats will like it I'm sure. Yes take us along to check the cameras! Keep riding the mule around and let the lurkers know your the boss! Hopefully they will move on!

[@josiefleetwood3591]

I think Maverick & Goose deserve a Thelma & Louise 😉

[@mommabears993]

Or Betty and Wilma. lol

[@rg3291]

Or a Lavern and Shirley 😁

[@michaelcox1071]

Agree! How about some khaki Campbell’s? They lay as good as chickens.

[@Creative-Chaos]

@@mommabears993 Betty and Wilma.. Only those of us old enough know those names! I went into a time warp when I read those names together. Thanks for the smile.

[@vickievellinga5139]

I would love to see your deck being built and see you hanging out there.

[@marlenabryant5547]

Use the other one of those pallets for a deck for y'alls patio doors.

[@margeperez7433]

Are you going to build a deck where your sliding glass door is. I need to do a deck so hopping you will so i can see .

[@JonParrYucatan]

25:39 Al's excuse to have some fun on the Mule LOL Have at it Al. Tear it up on the Mule 😂

[@dottiehildebrand3123]

Thanks for the videos.we love to seeing them. The game cameras should show a Martin, fisher, or a raccoon. Tie another ham bone there that should catch something. Nice goat portable barn . Nice idea Gina❗God bless. All that sno w makes the homestead beautiful.🤩🇺🇸♥️

[@wayneleamon3186]

Al, you need a snow mobile for the farm. They won't bottom out in snow.

[@marcodravigne]

thanks! Great content!

[@fixmypc]

I'd like to see what's lurking around the homestead at night. I vote in favor of seeing the trail cam footage.

[@southerngardenesse]

Please try French Cuckoo Marans. They lay chocolate brown eggs, are winter hardy and docile.

[@kirstenwhitworth8079]

Possible Projects for 2020: * Dust collection system in the workshop. * Mobile organizers for fasteners (nails, screws, nuts & bolts, etc.). (Get super organized. ) * Lumber storage out of the weather! No more piles of lumber under snow! * Expand the gardens - start growing food for your animals to cut feed costs. (E.g., grow *lots* of sunflowers, since you feed them to the goats.) * Build bird houses and beehives for the whole property. * Semi-mobile feed storage by each feeder. * Greenhouse * Plant the paddocks with feed for the animals. Turner Newman did it in England; see Fertility Pastures (www.soilandhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/01aglibrary/010109turner/010109pastures.html)

[@calvinhakker5618]

Could you hang a plastic curtain on the hay feeder to keep the snow out of it?

[@ljcl1859]

Still an indoor project, but I think you need a cover for the girls' indoor feeder, so the babies don't spoil the hay.

[@cindiberg7718]

Project to send the goats to clear the woods and Pigs to turn over the soil further from the house.

[@jeannemariebizeaujohnson8717]

My game camera's are always interesting since I have a wetland area behind me.. Love the portable goat barn. 💕🐐🐐

[@jonny7491]

I’ve just bought a bee hive with the intention of starting this spring p, so may be do some episodes on that love the videos.

[@cliffordpace616]

Yes, Yes, Game Cameras!! Pleeease!!

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Awesome goat stop!! Could y'all build some buildings chicken coops bus stop sheds etc to maybe sell? Just an idea to give some good content and make some extra cash for the homestead.

[@paulamcdowell2221]

Build the deck for the house

[@amydelp1650]

Jersey Giants are great. Would like to see y'all get a sow and boar American guinea hogs to bred and use as forest hogs

[@sweethoney1960]

Hi AL you don't have to make excuses to drive your new Mule LOL !!!!!

[@shannongnazzio6844]

Looking cute🥰

[@karinlong7598]

Projects: Build a garage for all your vehicles and use the workshop as a workshop? Trailer for the mule?

[@quarrel05]

Put a plow on the mule nice goat stop

[@allanturpin2023]

Gina- I had a friend who lived in a house shaped like an octagon. Something to consider when you plan your next project maybe.

[@JunkyardTailgate]

What camera equipment / tripod do you use for you morning vlog?

[@garytucker2240]

You might try Black Astrolorps, good winter and summer, great layers, calm, not noisemakers, ( I need this where I live) you don’t. and they are beautiful.

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

All that white stuff would drive me more crazy hate snow ❄️ it’s so messy when do you Guys get a break The Wall Of Wood neatly stacked Thank God you have the wall of wood

[@cherylwilliams81]

Boy, the bacon looked great!💕

[@stevehughes2396]

I'm not sure why you don't set traps? When you set the table with chickens don't be surprised when the predators show up for dinner. Here in Idaho we deal with this all the time!! Really enjoy your channel. Be well!!

[@douglasmiller2589]

You need a door opener and a handful of remotes for your shop door.

[@michaelemersonl7123]

oliva quick steal it for your bus stop

[@mojo6524]

might be time for the laying chickens to go in the stew pot

[@АндрейТронин-п7ь]

Привет из России. Люблю смотреть ваш блог. Вот бы у нас так было хорошо.

[@suepeterson5675]

Good morning LUMNAH Family ! Al & Gina you can come any time to NEWI and build me a “SHE SHED”. I love your carpentry work. Thank you for sharing such good videos. 👍👍😊

[@simonlevin3742]

You guys could use the goat house for small meat cow