Building the CHEAPEST CHICKEN Tractors in 30 Minutes to GROW a YEARS Worth of FOOD

[@godsgreenacreshomestead708]

Yes! Please put out the plans for one of the chicken tractors! I will only need one to start with. Thank you and have to say Brutus is getting so big and he is amazing! Blessings, Texas Deb ❤️

[@marymigliore3396]

Everything is looking so nice ! Brutus is such a good Boy ! I LOVE YOU ALL !!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@ilenesatchell5445]

Loved that egg counting clip. If you ever do an anniversary video commemorating the day you posted your first video, today's grown up Olivia collecting eggs would be a highlight.

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

I miss the days of regular visits to New Yolk City. Especially the song, "We Left New York City".

[@FowlerFamilyFarm]

I remember your original video on these chicken tractors. I’ve been following you from the beginning. I have built three of these tractors over the years and they’re still my favorite.

[@pamelastandhart9650]

I built several as well from the old video but upgraded and put wheels on it. Still using them with a few minor fixes

[@sassilou]

Good afternoon to you all ❤ I've seen many different chicken tractor designs Al has made and i have to say they really are very useful. Thats going to be a lott of meat birdies you'll have. A successful way to living off grid. However i am on the grid, in a town and blowing all my money on bills.... Wish i had your life, animals, a tractor, a food garden.... Tranquil life listening to the birds and a little creek.... Ahhhhhhhn 😊 bliss ❤

[@derekbarratt]

I wonder if you'd think the same way if you had to do it all, every day, come rain, snow, hail, etc, and that's before the sun comes up ! They never stop and the more they build the more they have to look after. All the animals need feeding, or letting out, or combing, or moving around. Eggs need collecting. The roads need maintaining, the lake needs looking after. Theres a tent somewhere that needs sleeping in occasionally, and a shipping container with a garage space at one end and a furnished room at the other end that I haven't seen for a long time, and they still have their house to build, and although they choose to leave all their vehicles out in the open, they really do need to be under cover. and the under cover growing area that they had at their previous place needs replicating or they will be constantly trying to keep the local wild animals from eating what they are growing. What was that word you used ? Tranquil, bliss! Be careful what you wish for. I really do watching it all, but I'll settle for being a Townie.

[@tonymarks452]

I live down under in Australia on the east coast in a small fishing town called Mollymook - love what you guys are doing/have done and watch every new video nightly. One big question I have for both of you - when do you get time for yourselves and Olivia? You live such full & hectic lives. Fantastic and you bring so much joy to all of your followers. 🙏💚💚thanks, stay healthy and be kind to yourself as you are inspiring.

[@cathybenson5119]

Use a whisk to mix the powdered milk n water. Way better than a fork. 😊

[@Blessings.429]

I heard it’s good to put chickens on after cows as they distribute cow Pattie’s. Your homestead is really looking good.❤❤❤ gosh I remember Olivia use to love egg collection ❤❤❤

[@LumnahAcres]

Yea they love eating all the bugs in the cow manure

[@shadegarden7375]

@@LumnahAcres and they spread out the cow poo…

[@randyjude8346]

Gooood morning Lumnah's! What a great day for our Lumnah fix. The pig shelters are fantastic, the chicken tractors ( while expensive compared ) are a sign of the season ❤. Thanks for sharing!

[@SandraVanLankvelt]

Gotta LOVE that Brutus always clowning around LOLOL. Great JOB AL on instructions for chicken factories. God Bless you ALL.

[@darrylmcleman6456]

FINE BUSINESS! We have a holiday coming up here in Victoria B.C. CANADA. The annual Victoria day parade has traditionally a lot of U.S. entries taking part.Winter is way back in the rear view mirror! CHEERS from HERE!

[@mrphoto776]

Seriously, you two are one of the funniest couples on KZbin. Thanks for making it so entertaining and informative.

[@randyrejer4219]

Looks like Brutus is living his best life.

[@CCRider5312]

MY FAVORITE NH OFF GRID KZbin FAMILY ! Good afternoon Lumnahs Al, Gina, Olivia & subscriber friends I pray everyone has a blessed Tuesday and week ahead! 😁👍🏼

[@gl309495]

I remember when I first started following you, you were using milk jug plastic for chicken tractor hinges. Things have improved over the years.

[@blairarthur302]

instead of using tarps ,you can go to companies that put up vinyl signs and get the old vinyl signs for free or very little cost .

[@MazichMusic]

They did get old billboards 2 years ago to cover firewood.

[@markschroeder3154]

Awesome stuff always. Can't wait to see the feeder pigs and meat birds on the pasture.

[@genewileyopa]

Good morning Lumnah family. Yes you have to be quick on market place or you lose out. Those huts should work nice. Chicken tractors are nice when you have the grass area to move them around. Enjoyed the video, thank you

[@samvalentine3206]

Good morning, Gene!

[@genewileyopa]

@@samvalentine3206 Good morning Sam.

[@LumnahAcres]

Gooooood morning Gene. You sure do

[@gaylewatkins4685]

I love Springtime on the farm and getting ready for food production. It's fun watching Brutus grow so fast. 🥰❣️

[@francrawford3246]

Was thinking about the egg counting you and Olivia used to do; what a fun way to learn to count. That's a lot of eggs! Love you both living your best life. You both look so happy and healthy.

[@MsLittlemommy]

Brutus is making sure everything is looking good.Brutus is so cute 😍

[@straubdavid9]

Good Tuesday mornin Moose 🐓Crossing .... how is Brutus🐻coming along with Myles & George🦬🦬? I guessed🤔24 eggs🥚but I really don't know how many chickens you have these days. I will be glad when we spend more time with the critters to be honest. I miss all your goats .... so much personality between them. It's getting to be a blur trying to remember them all🐐Have a very nice week AL, Gina & Olivia 🐕🐩🐻🐮🐄🦬🐐🐓🐔🚜✌🏻

[@ledesclos5321]

Love the glue report. Too funny. Nice work you two. Brutus is huge. Really nice dog.

[@deniseharris9363]

Gina you gave me a belly laugh when you mentioned GLUE!!! Hilarious!!!

[@davidgetchell3633]

Good morning Lumnah family and friends. How time has changed the cost of the "old" chicken tractors. The NEW and improved tractors have added features that will add to the cost, ( metal hinges instead of piece of old milk jug, hardware cloth instead of chicken wire, ( TSC 1" X 24" X 150' for under $70 ). Great deal on the two shelters, pigs or whatever will love them. Good day to all, see you next time .

[@ericroadking7564]

Things coming together nicely now it's time for farm work!!!! All looking great new chicken tractors and pig hut are a great addition! Brutus is a great dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay blessed all!!

[@samvalentine3206]

Brutus is certainly growing to be a friendly hound - hope he will be aggressive towards any unwelcome critters!

[@ericroadking7564]

@@samvalentine3206 morning Sam!

[@gregs8706]

Good morning everyone, yes please for the plans.

[@MrHowieZ1973]

I use those wide rolls of aluminum flashing for the back roofs instead of tarps . GM Al and Giner

[@LumnahAcres]

That’s a good idea.

[@clarencewiles963]

A day in the life of Al, and Gina with Brutus running around!

[@dorisharrison9885]

Gooood morning,spring time is on the way,you and your wife are busy as a bee always having new projects,keep up the good works,we enjoy watching😊🪻🇺🇸

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi...... AL and GINA nice to see you both Love watching your video homestead beautiful great good job BYE 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋👍👍👍

[@francesbolen257]

Good morning! Glad to see the egg count is back! Lol I miss seeing you and Olivia counting eggs.

[@mikepierce3968]

You’re the best at putting film to gether and telling the story as well. Excellent videos

[@waynekemmet912]

Good morning from New York I would love to have your plans for your chicken tractors as I need chicken tractors that are cheap

[@LumnahAcres]

Good morning Wayne. Thanks. We’ll have to work on getting the plans made

[@josephpedone2004]

Good morning Lumnah family ☕️

[@samvalentine3206]

Good morning, Joseph!

[@LumnahAcres]

Gooooooood Morning Joseph

[@theresahansell3507]

This is one of the best ones you've done in a long time. I love when you get your stuff second hand or is cheap as possible and let us know how much it cost. Also for Gina should go to homesteading family. She does a lot of canning and freeze drying and it has classes. She also has a great cookbook for gluten-free cooking.

[@damogranheart5521]

Wonderful suggestion!

[@randyrejer4219]

Four wheeler good addition. Maybe we’ll get to meet your brother soon.

[@suzisaintjames]

Evaporated milk has 60% of the water removed. So I use powdered milk and only add 40% of water that the recipe for regular milk requires. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@David-vd9up]

Good morning Al, Gina & Olivia. Al that would be great if you posted the plans for your chicken tractor! You and Gina have inspired me to raise a few chickens and plant a garden this year.

[@jtbobrosky164]

Yes Lumnah Acres, I would love to have the plans for the chicken tractors. Looks awesome. You guys have taught us a lot and appreciate what you do!

[@jessicanicolebelmonte6252]

I think that when you put the second half of the top screen on, you realized that roll direction of your wire mesh has a significant impact on the ease of fastening and finishing on the framework. With your initial wall mesh, the end of the roll had the tendency to stick away from the framework. By unrolling the other way around the end will have a tendency to stick into the wall, thus giving you a smoother finished look. You might also want to consider giving the roof a lean-to slope. Thus preventing the pooling of precipitation that tends to overload and collapse the roof structure. Maybe using a 2x6 for the center bracing and having half of it sticking above the top frame.

[@jamesyarno7011]

I built 5 of these about 2 years ago using your instructions from your website. We added a 12 inch chicken wire skirt around the bottom to keep the digginging predators at bay. I love them. Except for one thing. The roof sags and the top hinge is flimsy. I wholeheartedly support your addition of a 2x4. It will give the roof and the top hinge much needed support! Even a 2x2 works! Keep up the good work!

[@ericchmara5661]

Yes please post new blueprints and instruction with the modifications. I have a word document with the old design when you and your daughter build one but I think the changes you are making will make it stronger. Can't wait to see what your going to use instead of a tarp.

[@karengradzki3808]

The freeze dryer opens so many possibilities for food storage. A freeze dryer is my dream to own. When I rehydrate store bought dried milk I find using an immersion blender really improves the texture. Have a great week.

[@damogranheart5521]

Now that is an excellent suggestion! Thank you!😊

[@hyland4069]

A very good morning from Gatwick wishing you all a happy and peaceful day 🎉

[@LumnahAcres]

Goooooood Morning Gatwick

[@damogranheart5521]

Good 🌄 morning! Where is Gatwick? It sounds interesting. May you have a blessed week!

[@RCMServices]

Great to see the farm growing. If you get to much bigger you're going to have to hire a ranchhand. You should put the covers on the electrical switches and outlets so you, Gina, or Olivia don't accidently stick a finger on a energized terminal.

[@samvalentine3206]

Safety first!

[@ryanhoward1013]

That wouldn't feel comfortable

[@TobyCatVA]

In my experience that will only happen once. ⚡

[@meowth900]

I think they know better lol

[@RCMServices]

@@4Classie Almost 300 people die each year from 120v shocks. Voltage is not the deciding factor. The deciding factor is how well you are grounded. Considering that it is a metal building the chances could be rather high.

[@evalinawarne1337]

Good morning, AL AND GINA AND LADY O. Have a fabulous day. GOD BLESS YOU. SE MICHIGAN 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

Good morning Evalina! 👍🏾🤩🐶

[@samvalentine3206]

Good morning, Evalina - Sending you positive vibes and prayers!

[@LumnahAcres]

Good morning Evalina hope the weather is better in Michigan

[@evalinawarne1337]

​@@TheKamakuraGardenerGood evening. Robert and Haru.

[@evalinawarne1337]

​@samvalentine3206 Good morning, SAM. 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

[@nahnisjourney1406]

0:40 Good morning! I’m happy for you!!! Cog Hill Family Farm in Alabama uses them. They drove to Tennessee to pick them up. Great find!

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

Good morning Donna! 👍🏾🤩🐶

[@samvalentine3206]

Good morning, Donna!

[@LumnahAcres]

Gooooooood Morning thanks. Yea they seem hard to find.

[@damogranheart5521]

Good 🌄 morning to you!

[@caryrhea3974]

❤❤❤ Good morning! What are your plans with hope and her friend? I think a freeze dryer is a great idea. Have a great week. ❤❤❤

[@samvalentine3206]

Good morning, Cary!

[@LumnahAcres]

Gooooooood Morning Cary.

[@caryrhea3974]

Good morning Sam 🌞

[@mariedoremus8440]

Productive few days on the homestead 👍🏻

[@robertworman4355]

Good morning Al, Gina, Olivia and all the Lumnah friends and extended family. Wishing everyone a great week.

[@tedbryer2512]

Same to you Robert!

[@LumnahAcres]

Goooooood Morning Robert

[@ryanhoward1013]

Good morning, Robert. I wish you the same, and God bless you

[@fjbwoodworking8099]

Gooood Morning !!! Freeze Dried Coffee...

[@LumnahAcres]

@@fjbwoodworking8099 I bet that would make a good ice cream

[@Harlan-k9m]

That's Kool of ur brother he probably figured it get more use & all that land he mite get to ride it when he comes over but nice to have around.good luck & God bless

[@TobyCatVA]

If ever there was a man that needed his own sawmill, it is Al.

[@cterrier]

Seems like Brutus spends most of his day around you and Gina when you're outside. How much time does he actually spend around the Cows and Cattle. When he's older do you think at night he will spend most of his time in the Barn? Will he ever be a true Guardian Dog?

[@samvalentine3206]

Valid questions which time will tell... I too am wondering how he will act with unwelcome guests.

[@phillipgregory6517]

Jamaica 🇯🇲 here good morning blessings to you and your family I just love seeing you go through the red door it’s pretty with that grey liking all the projects and plans may the Lord be and help you and your family through them all blessings

[@damogranheart5521]

Good 🌄morning to you! My sister traveled to Jamaica this year and loved it! She owns a little coffee company. Have a blessed week.😊

[@kirbythomas5468]

Al whatever happened to New Yoke City? I miss the crazy white chicken too… Do you still have all the license plates ? Maybe you can display them on the wall inside your workshop… those were fun times to remember 👍

[@agnestakacs2059]

G’day 😊 that was an enjoyable video today. Thanks for sharing! 😃 road trip to town, building chicken tractors and love how Brutus was lying inside the chicken tractor lol 😂 the freeze dried milk looks pretty good 👍 excited to see the pigs arrive on the homestead too 😃

[@LumnahAcres]

Goooooood Morning Agnes. Thanks for can’t wait till we get the piglets.

[@samvalentine3206]

Good evening, Agnes - yes, today was a fun episode, like the ones of yore. And an egg count to boot! Well, actually we would not want to boot eggs, as they would become rather messy, ya think? (smile!)

[@agnestakacs2059]

@@samvalentine3206 G’day Sam 😊 true true! 😂 hope you have a wonderful week

[@damogranheart5521]

Hello there, Agnes from sunny Minnesota. I'm hoping it's not too smokey today. Fires up in Canada.

[@agnestakacs2059]

@@damogranheart5521 G’day DH 😊 oh no! Poor Canada burning again 😳 it’s warm here on our end too. Unusual for May. Have a great week! 😃

[@ericwilliams1964]

Goooooood mooooorning AL, Gina and Olivia fellow viewers and all my friends Hoodie from Jamaica 🇯🇲. Wow, you guys are just surprising us every time, why to go. Rare stuff. Love it.

[@samvalentine3206]

Good morning, Lloyd!

[@LumnahAcres]

Gooooooood Morning Lloyd

[@ashyslashy5818]

@@LumnahAcres why do you know his name.

[@ashyslashy5818]

​@@LumnahAcres Jamaica capital of voodoo/witchcraft/black magic...choose your friends wisely when dealing with people from these places.

[@bobt3374]

Hi Al,Gina,Brutus. Nice couple of days there always building something & so good to watch. The grass is starting to look good after all that snow. Take care happy family.

[@ctking93]

If you can find semi grain trailer tarp they are very heavy duty. Easy to cut to size. I got one for free. I use it for a lot of things.

[@tobymeade3222]

❤ Good Day Gina and Al, Olivia 🤩🌞🌻Great Idea with your 🥛 Milk,so you don't have to much Fat! 😋😋😋,I see Brutus is checking everything out with your Homade chicken pen😂Hes looking Healthy!Thank You for Sharing,ill be waiting for next Adventures ! And Happy Mothers Day to Gina & all other Mothers in Family!🤩🎉🎶🩰🙌🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💐💖

[@mikebobier647]

You guys are the only ones I know whose chicken tractors come stamped for approval by Brutus😊

[@idafisher8327]

Hi Al and Gina to cool you got some Porta huts for the pigs and the material for the chicken tractors. Sucks the material cost so much.

[@LumnahAcres]

Gooooood morning Ida yea materials prices sure have gone up a lot

[@mikeseay8509]

We would love the plans. I'm watching the video again today, and heading to the hardware store.

[@schwabrichard9829]

Good Morning Al, Gina and Brutus! Good looking chicken tractors. What do you think they weigh?

[@LumnahAcres]

I’m not sure. A lot depends on if the wood is wet or not.

[@rickymcintosh1152]

Thanks So much Al and Gina

[@kiprussell6102]

Good morning gang I hope you all have a blessed day

[@balloonguy]

Greetings from Wisconsin! Have a blessed day everyone.

[@irishheart4768]

Hello from another Wisconsinite. 😊

[@LumnahAcres]

Gooooooood Morning Wisconsin

[@russellwatters5891]

The chicken tractors look pretty good. The hardware cloth should keep errant snakes out as well, chicken wire, not so. Brutus looks like he's getting bigger, or you used the zoom in feature..😂😅 Love ya'll ❤️

[@kevinwright1551]

Can't wait to see your set of pigs that you are getting soon. Also the new set chickens that you are getting too. Love your Brutus. His so beautiful indeed. Keep up the great work.

[@elizabethmacdonald4605]

Good mauhnin Lumnah Acres and friends! Hope everyone is enjoying their week!

[@johnryan5781]

Al and Gina....you should try calf hutches for the pigs. We use them for our dairy calves and some of the pigs decided to takeover the extra hutches. Ours are fiber glass reinforced with a steel frame. you should be able to find them relatively easily with all of the dairy farms in New England

[@canuckyank82]

It is starting to look and feel like a farm!

[@stevestormssr5492]

"Just a Few Acres" made a dolly system to move them around the pasture on. Like a hand truck for the rear and a rope on the front to pull. Works very well!

[@bradpogue3448]

Good morning Al, Gina and Olivia those huts will be a nice addition to your homestead.

[@homesteadedman4784]

Gooood morning modern steaders! Great score, neat little hutch.

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

Good morning Edman! 👍🏾🤩🐶

[@samvalentine3206]

Good morning & howdy howdy, Mr. Ed!

[@homesteadedman4784]

@@TheKamakuraGardener Good evening Robert!

[@homesteadedman4784]

@@samvalentine3206Howdy Mr.Sam!

[@LumnahAcres]

Gooooooood Morning Edman thanks

[@tonygrimes13]

Good Morning Everybody from Enniskillen, Ireland.

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

Good morning Tony! 👍🏾🤩🐶

[@samvalentine3206]

Good morning, Tony!

[@LumnahAcres]

Gooooooood Morning Tony

[@ryanhoward1013]

Good morning, Tony it's been a while since I've talked to you. I hope everything is well with you.

[@tonygrimes13]

@@TheKamakuraGardener Hello Robert.

[@kathycrook1913]

Good morning guys!

[@rosebruton10]

To reconstitute freeze dried milk is a 1-1 ratio (half a cup of dried milk to half a cup of water)

[@davidhuffine5084]

Nice chicken tractors . The powered milk brought back memories . I grew up on skim and powdered milk . I drink whole milk now . Seeya

[@dragonfarm2texas518]

Yes Please!! I would love to have a good chicken yard tractor for my goslings.

[@terenceharvey359]

Hi Al, Gina I always enjoy your channel. Lots of great videos and ideas. I am very much interested in the plans for these chicken coops. As we have predators lurking around. If you could post them or send them it would very much appreciated. Thanks and have a blessed weekend.

[@anniefraser2599]

Thanks for info on chicken tractors. Look great! Those will hold a bunch of chickens! I always use skim milk powder in my baking if needed. Great way to save your extra milk. Brutus so adorable, growing fast. Looks like a lovely day. We’ve been getting smoke from Northern Alberta and along with pollen, just staying indoors with allergy med. bunch to do anyway, plus bake couple things as well. Happy Days! ☀️👏😁🥰🤗🙏🏻

[@PatriotCoder]

This could not have come at a better time! I need a chicken tractor and have all the supplies!! 🎉

[@AnlikerAcres1]

I really like those tractors! We love ours. Your plans you had made it so simple to make.

[@TravusCooper]

Good morning, and have a wonderful day

[@samvalentine3206]

Good morning, Travus!

[@LumnahAcres]

Gooooooood Morning Travus

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Do the chickens lay eggs in the chicken trailers? How do you collect them? These are really ingenious. I think you all are having a great productive day!

[@tonygrimes13]

These chicken tractors are for meat birds.

[@kelliscarbrough9580]

Yes please I’d love the instructions to make the chicken tractors.

[@annettegregg8654]

Hello from Wexford Ireland 🇮🇪

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

Good morning Annette! 👍🏾🤩🐶

[@ericwilliams1964]

Morning Annette

[@samvalentine3206]

Good morning, Annette!

[@annettegregg8654]

@@samvalentine3206 Hi Sam

[@annettegregg8654]

@@ericwilliams1964 Hello Lloyd

[@kenhughes4715]

This is a very good video. A very efficient use if materials and you showed the process well.

[@robinminnesota5491]

Good Evening from MN. How do you find time for anything.. Stay safe

[@samvalentine3206]

Good morning, Rob!

[@FredD63]

Al I think I remember seeing the pig huts at a local TSC here in Michigan

[@ElectricScot]

I used to sell Carnation instant milk and a sachet made one pint. It was excellent as a milk substitute but I did note that it was also good to drink as long as it was cold otherwise it wasn't good to drink.

[@stephenkennedy7931]

God Bless from your Canadian Friend

[@tommythuntdeer]

Yes Please - on the Chicken Tractor plans. Thanks for all you do. Your videos are very entertaining and fun to watch!

[@carolkimbell5174]

Good morning Lumnah Acres and friends!

[@samvalentine3206]

Good morning, Carol!

[@LumnahAcres]

Goooooood Morning Carol

[@tedbryer2512]

Same to you Carol - have a great day!

[@carolkimbell5174]

@@tedbryer2512you too Ted!

[@carolkimbell5174]

@@samvalentine3206Good morning Sam!

[@StoneKathryn]

Good morning Lumnah Family from around midnight in Red Wing Minnesota! I'm staying about 10 miles from my old farm. My older son picked me up from the airport. I had to come home to see my younger son graduate. He's doing his final play in high school this weekend so I had to come home for that too! I'm glad you got your used pig huts. I'm looking forward to seeing how your freeze drying goes! Cedar fencing Al? Chicken tractors! Brutus inside the chicken tractor frame was so cute! Good idea to put it in a mason jar and mix it that way. Great idea Gina. I sure hope the milk tastes as good as regular! Those chicken tractors look very nice. Are you going to cover one of the ends? Too bad the milk tastes a little watered down. Double the power should help. Nice that your brother brought a 4-wheeler to the farm. Yay, egg count! Wow, 30 eggs! Thanks for this video Lumnah family!

[@chrisoakey9841]

Try conduit for the chicken tractors. Particularly the bottom

[@samvalentine3206]

As runners to help it slide on the ground?

[@chrisoakey9841]

@@samvalentine3206 as the whole frame. but definitely as runners. i would put those 2 10mm lower than the rest. make the base out of 2*3 inch rectangle and the top out of the same, or 2 inch round tubing.

[@brokenmeats5928]

I love ALL Lumnah Acres videos!

[@MichaelNobles-jp2ex]

I would love to have a copy of this chicken tractor plan.

[@dannmohr5721]

You should pressure wash the tracks and service them so they will be ready when needed??????👍👍👍👍👍