Chicken Compost - Summer Update

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[@gotelemwillyboyshere]

Rehome hens= win , recycle food scraps = win , loads of fresh eggs = win , loads of quality compost = win . Do you get tired of winning ?

[@Lauradicus]

“More compost than we know what to do with”. What a marvelous “problem”! Cheering from the gallery

[@CanadianPermacultureLegacy]

Sean's Chicken system is the best in permaculture, on the entire planet (in my humble opinion).

[@Lauradicus]

@@CanadianPermacultureLegacy Absolutely. Did you see today’s vid about the original high tunnel? Fandamntabulous!!

[@ludicrousone8706]

Some people pay money for compost😘

[@theorangetreehomestead6660]

Bag it up and trade for other goods!

[@catsgillhillbilly]

Thank you for taking in the new hens and giving them a much better life!

[@areyouhearingmerightnow267]

i stopped the video a minute in to echo the commenter above. I bow to you sir for the ever expanding heart you've cultivated. Taking those chickens in is beautiful and moved me to my keyboard. May we all create such abundance that we can do similar things and open our doors

[@maryhoffman9551]

It's really beautiful how you take in these poor hens and give them a safe, healthy home. The ladies from last year look so much better! I always enjoy seeing your chicken compost system. It doesn't matter if parts of it are messy - it's such a functional and productive system and it's full of creative ideas and experiments. Love it!

[@helio2k]

Man this is really beautiful. I don't know what it is but that just looks right. Like a feeling. That we can live in harmony with nature and everyone benefits. Yep permaculture

[@CanadianPermacultureLegacy]

Honestly Sean is the best on the internet. This system... I'm so jealous. One day.... one day.

[@helio2k]

@@CanadianPermacultureLegacy and I am jealous of your garden :D I gotta send you that summer tour

[@amyp8162]

This is the most stunningly gorgeous and uplifting chicken coop situation I have ever seen in my life! Wish I was local to pick up some eggs

[@stevebreedlove9760]

It really is inspiring. I've shared it as the premier model in the Earth Activist Training community.

[@babyroot3479]

I couldn't agree more!

[@DavidDougherty99]

So grateful for animal loving people like yourself. Love the way you talk about your friends.

[@nicolaiitchenko7610]

It is EXACTLY the aspects that are messy and wild and feral that makes this system perfect!

[@Nura80able]

Nothing “wild” or “feral” about any of that. Just a very beautifully well thought out system, loaded to the max with permaculture design principles. I love the compost towers and the idea of planting chicken greens into them.

[@farmyourbackyard2023]

Every part of this feels compelling! One day I will duplicate the system exactly as you have done it. What a charming place for your little feathered workers to produce tons of compost.

[@erikasanchez7972]

Totally real life, getting by with what you can do. I live in Uruguay working on my tiny farm, chicken area. I don’t have a lot of cash but doing what I can. Love it ❤

[@carolynwisniewski2575]

The messy, the wild and the feral are the most compelling for me. Also really nice to see what can be done in my growing area.

[@leahclaire5470]

While so many KZbinrs are reiterating that it's impossible to make enough compost (bummer), you and your hens have created a veritable flood! That's SO encouraging. I remember watching you dig your little ditches and plant your little twigs, and feeling a little dubious and quite curious about where you were going with it. Holy smokes! you saw abundant possibility, and you took me (and all of us) quietly along for the ride. I see better now. Thanks for what you do and how you go about doing it! and, love the duckweed vending machine.

[@Ok-vj3dw]

i love the living compost towers, so many happy little accidents in this video

[@lolthien]

My gosh, the pond and the duckweed help make the chickenyard look gorgeous! Honestly looks like a bunch of healthy, happy chickens. Great work, you all!

[@feistywoman123]

Duckweed vending macine!! I love that concept!! I think i might have to try that! I can grab some Duckweed to start it off from the channel across the street 😉 Love ur channel 💕

[@colinmcgee5931]

Fantastic! Good on you two for giving those ladies a better life!

[@mycatalanhomestead]

Love your videos and your energy. Just set up our first chicken composting system and it's all thanks to you. Thank you. Our space is also limited and you've helped me to learn how to evolve my space as my context changes and I'm excited to see how the chickens will help improve the fertility of the garden. Our hens also had their beaks burnt unfortunately but I see them happy healthy and enjoying their new home having been here a month now. Warm hugs from the mountains of Catalonia, Spain.

[@monasingh11]

Love the way you address them as “lady” very cute 😊

[@renaissancewomanfarm9175]

I love it!! It's like a chicken safari park! I also like the tall planting columns. I have been trying to do some raised beds but the rabbits and possibly also raccoons have still been able to reach my plants Maybe a tower will ensure I finally get my own tomato! I always get ideas from you and appreciate your sharing.

[@forestdog]

I absolutely love your system! I've been working on something"similar" with a much smaller space and only 16 hens. I also give away my excess eggs to family and friends. And kudos to you for taking in the new hens! It's beautiful to watch them as they explore and experience LIFE the way they should! ❤️

[@yLeprechaun]

16 is a fantastic flock size. They will do so much for you, if you let them. But be careful, chooks, very easily, become addictive. ;)

[@forestdog]

@@yLeprechaun I absolutely love my hens. This is my second flock. My first flock I had for 6 years...the current flock is on the road to 3 years now. I seem to add a small handful every spring...but I really need to keep the number where it is now. Lol.

[@yolylacy5416]

Beautiful! Your chickens are the happiest and peaceful I've seen. I'm glad you rescue them. Nice job, Sean and Sasha.

[@CourtneyinSF]

I just discovered this channel today but I am already in love with the land and the chickens. I wish I lived in a home with a garden where I could grow things! Thank you so much for these videos, I am learning so much as well as enjoying your whole chill and nourishing vibe.

[@theirgovernor9996]

My new favorite channel. You both are so respectful and aware of Mother Earth and all she has to offer. 🖤

[@CanadianPermacultureLegacy]

Amazing system you have refined. It's functional, it's beautiful. It's a sanctuary for your hens. Just incredible.

[@traryvery8851]

‘Messy and wild and feral’ and ALL of it compelling. Imaginative, innovative, respectful and inspiring are all words that come to mind watching EdibleAcres.

[@peterellis4262]

I greatly admire your system of caring for your chickens. It is an example to aspire to.

[@kimm1318]

Also, you should not apologize for what looks like such an amazing space for those chickens and their people. I wish I had that much room for my 6. Learning so much from you both!

[@jenn6838]

You are an inspriation! I want my chicken run to be this beautiful, wild, & productive!

[@chelseahartweg2938]

I love this so much, and I've loved seeing how it has grown and changed over the years. We're working on buying land for our future farm, and I'm so excited to incorporate a space like his when we get there. Thank you for all you share!

[@fareebug8439]

Thank you for your kindness and caring. Thank you for giving those sweet abused birds a beautiful life they deserve! 💕💗💕 Beautiful place.

[@chickentender4037]

It's always so relaxing to watch your updates. I wish I could emulate how you're looking after your hens, they look so healthy and the eggs must be really rich.

[@Heartsandflowers127]

I love this! I am so inspired to do this for my ladies 😊

[@summerhill_homestead]

I love this whole system you have going here and that y’all rescued these sweeties. I’m inspired. Thanks.

[@adelheidsnel5171]

Greatness and kindness go hand in hand❤️

[@yLeprechaun]

One propogates the other, right? :)

[@justinp1773]

It’s so cool to see how this system evolves each system. Looks like a really beautiful chicken paradise and the hens all seem very happy.

[@texast7062]

Amazing environment for humans, chickens and insects. Simply inspiring!!! Thank you for sharing your experiences and also for being so teachable. So refreshing to see you so open to learn from others and share what has worked and not worked. We should all strive for that mentality within ourselves.

[@edibleacres]

Our pleasure!

[@valsptsd814]

I live in the desert, and my yard is sand. I did raised beds this year and got six chicks (my first). Currently, there are five remaining (we lost one the first 24hrs), having a chicken party in the garden, and I’m doing small compost piles, and just making layers on top of the ground, chips, compost, ash then peat. It taken all spring, but they’ve covered the garden, and the raised beds once. I am very pleased with life with chickens.

[@yLeprechaun]

A small design suggestion for desert life. If possible, try sunken beds vs raised beds. It will help retain moisture. But that's a technique I've only read about, I don't live there, so... perhaps the salt goes in my eye. ;)

[@valsptsd814]

@@yLeprechaun I’ve been working with large pieces of wood in the bottom of the raised beds. Retains water very well. Also, I’ve experimented with ollas. Unglazed terracotta pots that hold water. Fascinating concept. Mixed results, so far.

[@h.s.6269]

You could really change the ground of your property over time by embracing the composting as much as you're able! I've seen places that went from sand to beautiful soil over the course of a few years by just working with nature and feeding the soil.

[@valsptsd814]

@@h.s.6269 this is my hope. Layer on top of the sand for a few years, no tilling. And just work with the drainage the land already uses. Maybe turn it in a few years.

[@BoldlyGrowHomestead]

This is still my dream chicken/compost system if I ever get my plot of land. Seems like perfection!

[@thomasreto2997]

Great channel been following for some years now and now…we have 5 Orpington hens. We should have done this a long time ago 🌈😃🤙

[@SweetisMel]

That’s an amazingly beautiful place you have created for your hens. If I was a hen I would certainly be very happy there. 😄🐓😄

[@jesussaves6422]

Omg !!! Beautiful set up....gave me many ideas..for my hens..ty

[@edibleacres]

I'm so glad!

[@traryvery8851]

What a beautiful video Sean! You have created an Eden for your hens and it is a joy to see those overworked and stressed ladies restored to good health within your system. Love the idea of the ‘vending machine’. I have been implementing the ideas that I can. Edible Acres continues to be an inspiration - thank you Sean and Sasha. So glad that I found you.

[@aenorist2431]

Enormously beautiful and productive. Not at all how I would probably do it, personally, but I can hear how happy it makes you (and your ladies) and that means its just right for your context. Which, really, is all you can ask for.

[@infopubs]

Love seeing the new ladies! They will thrive and live great lives here.

[@gabrielg.2401]

As always, I can't help but be in awe of the vitality of the plant beings. Truly healing. Thank you, Sean.

[@TwistedRootsVanVelzerPress]

and the ladies all have very vibrant red combs .... meaning they really ARE healthier and happy !!!! GOOD JOB

[@edibleacres]

Glad you think so!

[@sheliadean9548]

Thank you for sharing this information with us. A special thanks for taking care of the new chicken.

[@krisgr5237]

This is wonderful and I get such a sense of peace from your video! Thanks so much for sharing this little slice of Heaven! ❤️

[@yLeprechaun]

Peace?! Yeah, that's it! Ditto. The home "Chicken T.V." :)

[@n27272]

This place looks very beautiful. And obviously impressively organized and purposeful with all the things, thanks for sharing. Edit: small advice - if possible set the color temperature of the camera to a fixed value before starting to film, it might fix the random color adjustments like the ones here 5:07

[@sandraengstrand2784]

What a lovely space you've created for your beautiful hens!! 😍

[@mountainpatriothomestead]

What a beautiful garden for the hens. And everything has a purpose. Love it!

[@kimm1318]

Your videos are so peaceful. Love the chicken addition.

[@BeFree-BeFrugal]

Love the homely hen enclosure….you give them a lovely varied and interesting place to live

[@mydanishgarden3112]

Because of you, you got me into the including chickens in your composting design idea. I've recently finally got my first 10 hens. All my plans, the hours of you tube, has now begun to take effect. And even now I watch your trials and think how can I fit that into my operation. Thank you.

[@logan_black]

I just started with chickens, and I use your videos to measure if they are happy. 😁 They still stay around the chicken coop but are exploring more areas as time passes. And they sound and look happy. 😄

[@edibleacres]

So glad to read this!

[@kategoodman306]

This is the coolest chicken habitat I've ever seen! I'd love to do something akin to this.

[@helenachase5627]

I'm so glad I found your channel !

[@michellealmonte6595]

Best channel on the net!!! Thanks for showing us your awesome work

[@JonsTechStuff]

I love the balance in this system.

[@marylandsmann1175]

I really enjoyed your video. Its refreshing to see the tranquility of the imperfections that made your chickens and compost so lovely to see. I really liked how healthy your entire set up looks.

[@edibleacres]

I'm glad you like what we have going on, it's an ever evolving process for sure

[@Sue-ec6un]

That is the best chicken run I’ve ever seen, I’d be one happy chicken there! 😊

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

I really enjoyed that. I need to get more serious about duckweed production next year!

[@rolande6342]

Love watching your videos and wild ways of gardening. Thank you!

[@elariel01]

It's quite a small area for 70 "free range" chickens and yet their lives have SO MUCH more enrichment than a poxy lawn. Amazing work and someday I'd love to have a space where I can do similar. ❤️

[@edibleacres]

It is interesting how a limiited space can be confining and negative or somehow be more than enough, it depends on what is happening in that space. A blank open field with this many hens would feel pretty rough.

[@hijrahsociety]

How large is the space?

[@facelessdrone]

This system just overflows with harmony and love 🥰

[@yorkshirecoastadventures1657]

Your approach is both refreshing and encouraging.

[@manasikashyap]

What a phenomenal system! Wow!

[@raelynnjones2211]

This is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

[@sairuhtonin]

The sheer abundance of your system is amazing. Videos like this are so valuable because you show how everything grows and changes and evolves.

[@edibleacres]

Thanks :) There are always moving parts to refine and get better for sure, but after 6+ years of this space evolving it feels like it is settling into a pretty healthy space.

[@PlantGuild]

I’ve always wanted a lot of land. After seeing this video I think I would be absolutely content with just having something this size where I can have some food, compost and friendly chickens to hangout with while doing it all.

[@edibleacres]

1/2 acre is where most of these videos comes from. We also farm 6 acres and that is wonderful to have the access, but 1 acre or less is MORE than enough for a huge amount of growth

[@cchurch5037]

Thanks for sharing, so many great and creative ideas for integrating chickens into a productive system 🙏

[@Mandysfarm]

Love this so much thank you for continuing to share your chicken run xx

[@liamabean3532]

magical sunflower thru the winter run. I love it. glad you didn’t cut it. keep the enchantment in tact!

[@edibleacres]

We will.

[@estoniangardeneer]

Fantastic system ! Inspirational…

[@allonesame6467]

Pretty Darn Nice! Let's hear it for the volunteers!👏👏👏👏👏 And the newly adopted hen ladies! And Sasha and Sean who care and make it all productive! My polish grandma had a chicken coop next to her fenced-in veggie garden. The chickens were let into the garden at particular times to do clean-up after a harvest and all through the fall and winter. She said it meant less shoveling and cleaning out the coop. Thanks for sharing your little piece of summer heaven. Blessings Abound.

[@babyroot3479]

I just discovered your channel yesterday (looking for compost ideas) and immediately subscribed. I am absolutely intrigued by your chicken feeding and composting system and want to learn as much as possible from you. We have only 5 pullets with plans to expand. Your hens look happy and healthy and busy. Which is what I want for our girls. I'll be binge watching your videos and thank you so much for making them.

[@edibleacres]

So glad to have you with us, welcome!

[@wasmara]

Love everything you are doing. Thank you for sharing.

[@qmoonwalker3847]

very smart set up! Well done and very efficient and practical looking.

[@theadventuresofzoomandbettie]

This was really awesome to see!!

[@hugshoney3409]

Totally love this setup.❤️

[@robertgilkerson8517]

That is such a neat setup you have

[@lindaford5488]

Love your system

[@howdydoughty7634]

Beautiful! I’d love to see your nesting areas and hear more about that side of your chicken operation. Also how do you find out about the hens in need of new homes? I currently have 30 hens with room to grow and would absolutely love to provide a home for unwanted or abused birds.

[@malaleuca6620]

So lush and diverse, like chicken Eden! Thank you for sharing!

[@kalenclark]

This is so inspiring to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@cindybee5598]

I love the messy, wild and feral aspects! thankyou :) Adelaide Hills South Australia x

[@bizmark71]

I love your "organized" chaos. I'd be interested to know where your chickens roost and how you keep the predators at bay. Do you shut them up every night? Do they get any commercial feed or other supplements? Thanks for all you do.

[@edibleacres]

THey go into a safe coop each night. No formal/commercial feed at this point, just soaked grain and ample compost.

[@mrJMD]

I'd recommend going to their Videos tab and going through pretty much all the chicken videos. Loads of good information and honestly I find the videos really calming and highly enjoyable.

[@yLeprechaun]

@@mrJMD , ditto, ditto, ditto!!!

[@GrimbolTheDruid]

Woooo! Been waiting for this one! Thank you! I’m designing a system just like yours!

[@edibleacres]

Best of luck! Our has evolved over the years so be patient with yourself and your design and it will grow.

[@GrimbolTheDruid]

@@edibleacres Thank you for the words of encouragement! I really appreciate you and Sasha!

[@sappir26]

Love this system. It's the most natural way of doing it. I plan on integrating it for my chickens too. Thanks for sharing.

[@carrieraupp757]

This is one of the coolest things ever

[@bogwitchfarm4505]

love seeing happy healthy animals, excellent work!

[@saramonder]

Fantastic job!

[@triciascott9254]

Love the new hens. They will heal happy in your care. It's been crazy hot this past week here in Spokane WA. 113 degrees a few days ago when normal temps this time of year is 70 degrees. This is our 8th day in triple digits. I'm ready for 80's and rain and so are my gardens. I've had to put umbrellas over my shallow ponds so my fish dont boil.

[@edibleacres]

So rough. Sorry your living friends all around are having such a tough time.

[@traryvery8851]

My sympathies - that is really tough weather to have to deal with when nothing is used to anything like it. I hope that things have cooled down for you and the creatures around you, and that your fish made it through.

[@jksevillano9813]

Happy farming everyone Godbless

[@maritessanchez5389]

Woow very nice set up how i wish i can do like that of set up to i have some chickens and do backyard gardening😊 keep it up stay safe and healthy, Watching here from philippines GODBLESS

[@EriktionEBW]

very calming video

[@Terri_Stauffer]

Your hi men’s look so happy, the new ladies are very lucky to be edible acres hens now.

[@robertoler3795]

well done...those are happy chickens and a lovely run...Robert in Texas

[@wildedibles819]

My red hens thank you for teaching me this lol They say boc boc :) Lol We add the used bunny bedding and food scraps and the chick brooder mess so they can get any food They love me putting a board down and turning it over Our friend Howieculture told us about that lol We get free pine Shavings from our friend who works at a lumber mill But also give them any leaves we rake which is not many but sometimes you need to tidy an area Or pine needles too I love how they mix it all up :) then we just need to fill bucket or the wheel barrel up :)

[@yLeprechaun]

Nice!! The saw dust!! Or should I say...Treasure!! Good find- really happy for you