How to make a dispatching cone for chickens

[@FREEDOMREDBIRD]

Great job Steve!

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

Thanks Brenda. Really happy with the first go. 2nd one is almost finished and changed the dimensions so got a bigger top opening which i think is better.

[@Bellyandkoko]

Amazing video 👍👍enjoy your day❤❤

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

Thank you so much! You too!

[@SouthernRootsCooking]

Very neat!!

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

Thanks so much. I was very pleased how it came out

[@MrBootsandBounty]

Nice easy project to make it a little easier. Great job

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

It will make the process a lot quicker and less stressful for sure. Was a fun little project. got 3 more (at least) to make now!

[@sketchart2616]

Turned out great Steve well done mate.

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

Thanks so much. Proof will be in the testing. I think the top aperture isn't quite wide enough so im going to change the angle of the cut and make it a tad bigger.

[@sketchart2616]

@@SweeniesCreekFarm only one way to find out. Main thing is your giving it a go. Nothing ventured nothing gained as they say.

[@MiAnUAcres]

Such a good idea about the dump/tip. We have some around but a recycle center should be at everyone! Nice handy handle LOL Great job!!

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

the mark 2 version turned out better. A bit wider at the top. We love the recycle centre

[@DustyGoatHomestead]

Thank you for sharing this, we bought some but making them would be more useful I think.

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

thanks so much. I have the 2nd one cut out and made the top aperture a bit bigger and its much better. Thanks for watching!

[@DustyGoatHomestead]

@@SweeniesCreekFarm You are welcome.. thank you for sharing your idea

[@ThorHavenFarm]

That's awesome!! Going to have to make a few myself for doing ours. Right now we just use an old road pylon but it's not perfect

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

The mark II version is better. I made the top length 4 inches longer resulting in a wider aperture and I think its going to work better. Glad you like it!!

[@DiandSam]

This is fantastic Stephen! When I first looked up buying one I couldn't believe the price!!! Best of luck for the meat chickens ahead, they are great fun 😍🐔

[@DiandSam]

The cone looks so good! Perfection is overrated. I think you nailed it! Very handy!!!

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

@@DiandSamI have yours cut out and will pop rivet it and get in the mail for you. With 50 chooks....you are going to need one!

[@DiandSam]

@@SweeniesCreekFarm You are too kind ❤ We are so excited! Haha and yes we will definitely need one!! 🐔

[@OurMountainHome316]

Great video! I like how you used the ratchet strap to close the gap. We need to make one of those. We have quite a few birds that need to go to freezer camp.

[@MadAcreFarms]

Very informative! We have a few too many roosters on the farm as well and we have trouble finding people to give them too!!

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

Yes it can be very difficult. Not a nice part of homesteading but it is part of the process. Im hoping this can make it a lot easier and allow us to provide a humane end to our roosters.

[@CynthiasCraftsandmore]

Turned out really great! Thank you for sharing! Hugs and love to you and your family. ❤✝🤗 Have a beautiful and blessed week. God Bless ❤✝🤗

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@ArielleViking]

Nice job on those cones and great you can make 4 for 10 bucks. 💯❤👍

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

we think its pretty sweet economics!

[@tuberchat]

This is an interesting introduction to you. Looking forward to seeing what else you'll come up with here. Shared on Reddit!

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

Thank you so much for the support and thank you for everything you do for so many channels.

[@DragonflyAcres2022]

Good job making the cone.Have a bless week

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

Thanks, you too!

[@petafromoz]

A lot cheaper than buying them off Catch, thanks Steve :)

[@HedgehogsHomestead]

That’s awesome I suggest that if you’re going to do meat chickens .I don’t know if you’ve done them before you might need a little bigger ones but super cool I love how handy you and your wife are I paid $17 each for mine so way to save money

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

Thanks so much. There isnt much we wont have a go at thats for sure. Im thinking the aperture at the top isnt quite big enough so going to modify the angle on the next cutout. Thanks for watching!

[@the1plantguy]

Really cool! Never though of making my own. I just bought them. That one seems pretty slender, did it work well or would it be better a little larger?

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

we were constrained by the width of the axle and it has worked out fantastically. The chickens have plenty of room and LOVE it.

[@the1plantguy]

@@SweeniesCreekFarm 😂 I am sure they love it. 😝

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

Hahaha Michael, Stephen is responding to the wrong comment! That was about the chicken tractor! He made another cone after this video that was wider at the top and it worked perfectly. And my guess is the chickens don't really love it 😔

[@the1plantguy]

@@SweeniesCreekFarm 😂🤣😂👍🏻 ok. Makes sense now. Yeah, I kinda thought that looked a little narrow. Cool!

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

@@the1plantguy Steve here. LOL yeah i thought it was on the tractor video LOL. The second cone I made had a wider aperture. I'll post the dimensions in the description. The one in the video is definitely a bit tight for big bodied birds like barred rocks. It did work brilliantly though and made sure the process was easy and humane.

[@shakey1311]

Im old school. A Stump, Bent Nail, and a Hatchet or Meat Cleaver.

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

Yeah I did that the last time and wasn't happy with how it went. Im hoping this will keep the birds more calm and a bit easier to control. Ill give you a comparison comment soon mate.!

[@Wheresbibby]

Darren don’t watch 😂😂😂.. do you need Agent to show you? 😂😂 sorry I’m very sarcastic tonight….

[@SweeniesCreekFarm]

LOL. yeah Darren can watch and cringe LOL. Its not perfect but will do the job...kind of like me Bibby LOL