I SPENT $1700 ON AN AMAZON CHICKEN COOP!!! (i'm clucking insane)

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Buying a chicken coop from Amazon was always going to be risky, and the stakes are even higher when it costs almost $2000!!! Join Sam and I as we assemble the Amazon Chicken Coop, and stay tuned to see us decorate the yard using gardening supplies from Wish!
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[@jordanfinch493]

Building an entire coop while playing a constant game of fetch is the truest form of multitasking I’ve ever seen!😂I love your dog so much.💛

[@ST-vt4nu]

When my mom rakes leaves in the yard our dog will put the ball in the pile of leaves. If you take too long to throw it she will start playing herself, which means spreading all the leaves back around the yard 😅

[@krisb5695]

Pup was like u started this through a window no stopping now lol

[@RockingNeverland_]

Can't believe your dog built this whole thing on his own. What a good boi!

[@agnieszkabattrick2460]

A) That chicken coop is so adorable! B) I think Lucki needs a dog house in that style to just chill in!!! C) Just wanted to share a little tip with you. If you keep something egg sized in the nesting areas, it will help the chickens remember where to lay their eggs. My parents have had chickens for years and they usually keep a few golf ball in the nesting areas of their coop. That way they don't have to hunt for eggs every day.

[@zebraloverbridget]

To add to your last tip: they sell "eggs" you can give to chickens to help get them broody or to give to a chicken if they are constantly trying to steal other eggs to sit on. I'd imagine she could use that to get them to lay eggs in the right place, or just put out a few of their already layed eggs where she wants them to lay.

[@Kurious_Kiwi]

My parents do the same thing with these little plastic eggs, it really does help

[@TT-_-]

There's also beautiful ceramic eggs, those might suit the style of the coop better than plastic🤗

[@krisb5695]

I was just wondering how chickens know where to lay eggs, thanks

[@aster5600]

My friend used to paint the golf balls and write the chickens’ names on them haha

[@uhhh2318]

If they're having trouble getting from the bar to the laying area, you could get a plank of wood to fill the gap, maybe.

[@eloiseharrison8574]

that's what I was thinking as well 🐔

[@krisb5695]

My thoughts exactly

[@Earendilgrey]

This is what I was going to suggest as well.

[@walterco7701]

Yes, it seems like a strange design - it should have come with that plank.

[@ButtersTheBean]

I'd live in that tiny house, lol. The chickens are so cute with those poofy heads.

[@mmmmmmolly]

Alex showing the chickens how to go up and down the ramp is the kind of wholesome I needed today ❤️

[@princesspiupiu6053]

It gives me so much happiness watching her show the chickens how to go up and down the ramp

[@marslia]

ive never had an interest in chickens but this video was ... very interesting and actually really entertaining, im weirdly invested in the chicken coop now

[@ggyytgcvc]

But same. I now want a chicken

[@ladycobrana852]

@@ggyytgcvc I always thought they were good pets. They are affectionate and loyal. Aside from them singing (depends whether you get a male or female) and really not having control on when they poop (there’s diapers for that). Everything thing else is just easy.

[@maeve.0019]

IM SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU UPLOAD! I know I’m not the only one who’s been missing your videos lately 💕

[@DaBunne]

agreed!

[@silverkyre]

Same and this was such a sweet and funny video

[@amara560]

I didn't think the coop would live up to its 1700 dollar price tag, but it sure did! It looks amazing😍

[@sallykat00]

Alex!! You can always give your sweet silkies a little haircut up top! Trim the floof around their eyes and they can see a little better. They’re such sweet hens, they’re my favorite next to the rhode island reds

[@kyleeissomajestic]

i hope alex continues to do crazy things with her sponsorship money forever and ever and ever lol

[@StefanievanLoon]

i'm SCREAMING i'm living for this content, the chickens... friends... baked goods with fresh eggs... doggie doing a zoomie..... learning chickens how to climb.......

[@T_1.5]

This gives off the same energy as calling in all the siblings to assemble the birthday Lego sets 😂

[@detsnumber1]

Watching you "show" the girls how to find their way around .... so wholesome very sweet. Dog content accurate lmao

[@detsnumber1]

Looking at coop i wonder if a wee shelf might help them with the crossing if they continue to struggle. My girls were always happier on the ground bless them where as my "normal hens" lol sleep high up as possible. I miss having silkies such cuties.

[@jessikr8379]

Your dog and the ball has made the video 10 times better 😂😂❤️❤️ i love it And I'm freaking excited for part 2 🤩

[@revsei]

I would love a whole dedicated series just on the chickens! So adorable!!!

[@mikarab6754]

I agree!

[@luxuriamorea]

The amount of getting along together, little hits here and there, chickens and doggos makes this by far one of my favorite videos!

[@emilhund]

Don't worry, if something is missing, Sam will make it. Hi Sam, glad to see that you are back too.

[@tigerpunk1996]

Loki is the cutest lil senior fluff! Since the structure is wooden you can totally add a lil plank so the chickens don't have to jump or even make a ladder that's less steep.

[@TheAshesvondust]

Also, I was thinking that grippy stuff on the ladder, like they use on wooden deck stairs (I have no idea what it's called, it's a bit like sand paper?) could help them with traction.

[@ponchotheunicorn5288]

I just picture Dan upstairs working and every so often looking out the window and shaking his head 😂😂😂😂

[@bobbiemc2188]

Omg stop, lockie is far too cute with his ball 😍 literally the best part of this video, I can't lie 😂

[@TragicianChild]

I have missed Lockey so much, my heart is bursting. He looks so healthy from when I first saw him. 🥺

[@katiesingleton8199]

I love the little windmill! Maybe you can talk to your neighbor to see if you can meet the dog and give it treats so it will get used to you and not see you as a threat to its territory.

[@peacein1978]

Watching Alex patiently walking her chickens was the therapy I never knew I needed Thank you for this!!!!

[@MrPanzay]

The chickens learning the ramp just melted my heart ❤️

[@gabrielleking6449]

Watching you teach extremely fluffy chickens how to walk up and down that ramp was the highlight of my week.

[@helenalphabet7832]

Omg Lockie and playing fetch , my heart ❤️ Love the coop and the fancy chickens so much! Can't wait for part 2!

[@Robyn350]

Alex your chickens are beautiful and your dog is adorable. I love how he constantly dropped the ball. I really enjoyed watching💜

[@khaspertastic9902]

I raised bantams growing up and I remember that it was important to keep at least one non-bantam in the flock. You are correct, they are a bit dopey and uncoordinated, but they learn quickly from each other. Just one smart brahma who knew how to "chicken" correctly taught the whole flock. Your little chicklets seem to trust you thoroughly, you must be an excellent mama!

[@Dunkelwald_]

You teaching the girls the way of the coop was so adorable. The rest of the video was, too! I love your friends and you interacting all together so much.

[@shleighm5782]

Loki is literally every dog whenever you try to do anything complicated 😂

[@jooshungerecker-debruin5812]

Have you ever seen Rachel Maksy try to sew something when her dog is around. Gives the same vibe. The animals are all so cute, love to watch the silly quirks the have.

[@teresaharte1176]

Thank you Hello Fresh from all the chickens xxx

[@x3keksix3xdon]

The building with lucky when he brings his ball so adorable 🥰 and the chickens are so sweet.

[@adrianasokolova7046]

I cannot stop laughing at sam smacking you in the face with a random object every 5 minutes

[@N_0968]

Your chickens are so cute! Nice to see you, Alex! 💜💜💜

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

Am I terrified of chickens? Yes. Have I fallen in love with those fluffballs? Also yes xD

[@slightlystressedblueberry7714]

An Australian saying we have terrifying creatures? 😂 and you included hamsters on that list, holy shit 😂😂 please come visit, I’ll take you to the wild animal park and it’ll be so fun!!

[@ponchotheunicorn5288]

I ran to the comments when she said that 😂😂 they have dingos and all sorts of things that want to kill you, and KANGAROOS 😂😂.

[@SuperApoirier]

As a person who's owned chickens since I was a kiddo, I'm so excited to see this!

[@spiderwrist]

This was so lovely to watch! I love the subtitles you give all the animals and how much care and attention you give them all. Can't wait for the the Wish gardening chaos video.

[@kelleyscholfield9503]

The terrifying American animals said the Aussie... 😆

[@sugarfairieprincess]

That was adorable!! I love you showing them how to use the ramp and roost 😊

[@jeancrochets]

I can't have chickens of my own, even though I would love to have some. So, I will live through you and your fabulous ladies. They're so gorgeous!

[@SobrietyandSolace]

You can get some button quail and keep them indoors

[@jeancrochets]

@@SobrietyandSolace I am sure my cats would love that.

[@arTIGstry]

Did Sam enjoy beating you with the coop pieces?? He got a few bumps in! 🤣🤣

[@KiLaVixen]

This may be a chicken coop but I would deadass buy this for my 60 pound Pit Bull. 🤣

[@auntrowdy7392]

Love this video! One day I will have chickens and I love to learn about them. Your silkies have made me want a couple of them because they are so cute!

[@lolofunslayer4953]

Your adorable doggo and his constant desire for fetch are my favorite part of the video. I’m so glad to see you!!!

[@dadoufournier9115]

This is the best video ever ! Ty so much for the chickens they are so cute 🥰 and I’m so happy to see you again I hope the break was good for you and took time for yourself. Love from Canada/Québec

[@CocoTheCupcake]

I could honestly just watch content of you, Lucky wanting to throw someone their ball and the chickens all day

[@bespokecakes]

omg I absolutely loved this video! I'm a chicken mum myself so found it wonderful seeing all of the girls personalities and to see how much you care for them ❤

[@emilygrace8008]

The coop looks great. I have chickens as well and a few bantams. If you have problems with that gap at the top of the ramp you could get a plank of wood cut to size bunnings does a few cuts for free and sit it on top of the brackets the rod is sitting on at the top of the ramp. It could make it easier for the chickens to get to each nesting box. Thanks for the new video I enjoyed it

[@karlaarana6999]

new video title should be : how many times was alex almost decapitated by a 1700 dollar chicken coop

[@AnimaKinz]

There is no reason for me to be watching a chicken coop video but dang it, Alex- you could make a video about anything and I'd be all about it!

[@9melissal]

No video for a few weeks and then.. chicken coop! I love your randomness!

[@aimster2084]

Ping pong balls work really well for giving chickens a hint as to where they should be laying their eggs. Great video!

[@jordinburch9466]

Never knew I had a love for chickens until now. Buy I'm completely obsessed with their little floofy heads

[@CJ-qm9xz]

Using sponsorship money to spoil your chickens with the life they deserve is probably the most responsible use of sponsorship money.

[@weirdpurr7935]

3:50 can someone PLEASE throw that ball for good boi Lachie? 🥺

[@adriennef4637]

I used to have 26 hens, all rare and endangered breeds, & I sold their beautiful eggs as a business. I pampered my girls too with no regrets! Its amazing how different each hen is. Feather people are the best & i wish more people knew that they're as smart, funny, sassy, & sweet as dogs or cats💗

[@jack.e_bee]

i love the way you didn't shut the animals away to let you work in peace, and let them all just hang out the whole time ❤️

[@Princessguns14]

Doggo is truly the star of the show. Missed u Alex! ♥️

[@TheMoonlightArtist]

I have never been as invested in chickens as I am now 😍😁 Alex could honestly make a video about nothing and I would still watch it. I just LOVE seeing her happy 😊♥️

[@poonelopetheduck]

I have 30 chickens myself and seven parrots. I love my bebes. Your ladies are absolutely precious 💕

[@shayla9894]

So glad your posting again Alex, this video really lifted my mood, can't wait till your next upload!! 💕

[@rosehope7076]

This is not building a chicken coop its how main times he accidentally hurts you video.🤣😍 love the dog needing his/her ball thrown.

[@monykabeeson4333]

ok you showing each of the chickens how to get down the ramp was the most blessed thing ever

[@Rose_from_UK]

Aww the “good boy” waiting patiently for a ball toss is the kind of content needed today

[@robird6984]

I loved this video! Those look like some happy little hens. Watching you help them up and down the ramp really made me smile 🥰

[@carolyancy1703]

Love you guys! So positive and fun. Your little silkies are ground bound. No flying or climbing for them. Just not in their skill set. Really like your new chicken house

[@zeepbelletjes]

OH MY GOD THE CHICKENS ARE SO ADORABLE AND THE DOGGO WHO KEPT GIVING YOU THE BALL, MY HEART IS HAPPY

[@ninirossau2304]

I just lost my last chicken and have decided to turn the coop into a mini cottage that is a sheed. silkies are the cutest but a bit fragile espicially in a cold climate. your new coop is a bit over the top for such small fry, but it looks fab and is a grand feature in the garden. cant wait for part 2. what happened to the red hair.

[@troebeliewoep]

The birds stay! Love seeing garden and chicken content

[@grapelton]

Michelle’s hair is so pretty purple! She’s glowing :D 💜

[@Kurious_Kiwi]

We have 5 chickens at our house and I've been thinking of getting a new coup for them. You've encouraged me so much with this video. This coup is beautiful, I love seeing your little chickies and I can't wait to see what you do with the garden!

[@Jamiesayla]

Lucky is just so precious!! I love when dogs politely ask to play. And….ahhhhh! Chickens! They are so fluffy!

[@entitled_little_cat]

This is so random but I was watching this and thinking how far you've come since I first started watching you!! Thanks for all the content over the years Alex, it's lovely seeing how your lil family has grown and evolved!!

[@deborahmoore8817]

Hello. This is the first time I've watched your guys's videos. I must say are both quite hilarious! The best part was when you guys were in the backyard trying to talk... saying there's really no point in talking right now because the dog was barking and the mimicking the dog barking loved it all! 🤣

[@celinepersonman6448]

Nothing better before work than watching my favorite wholesome fowl mouthed humans building tiny houses and playing with chickens 💕

[@marthahawkinson-michau9611]

Alex, I love seeing the amount of care and attention that you give your chooks.

[@caitlin8274]

ALEX I missed you! I’m so glad your posting again 💕 you helping the chickens with the ramp is so adorable

[@vintagec0ke]

You and Sam are hilarious when you too work together 😂

[@melmollycreations9165]

I think my favourite part of this video was you teaching them to use their ramp and roost 😭😍 They are adorable! Very keen for part 2

[@nadine126315]

Absolutely adorable! I loved your puppies help and especially enjoyed the careful and loving way you taught the chickens to use the new home.

[@brookefenton4107]

This was the wholesome chicken content that I needed today.

[@LitzysDelight]

Never thought I'd be so invested in watching a video about building a chicken coop XD Lucky chickens. This looks amazing!

[@RoseOfHeartz]

You all did an amazing job on the chicken coop.💕 I can imagine it with pastel flowers around it. 🌺🌿

[@tashagiles4187]

I love how you are with animals Alex :) so patient and kind (how every one should be!)! My friend has silkie chickens they are the best so fluffy!! the coop is amazing!

[@-MrsG-]

So excited for part 2.

[@AekoTheWolf]

I about peed myself with you dubbing over the neighbor dogs barks it got me right in the giggle spot. Thank you!

[@graciiroo]

your dog is the best part of this video 😭 so sweet 🤍🤍

[@Nikki-qi4ki]

You showing them how to walk up and down the ramp was so cute!! Had me giggling the whole time!!

[@bellaj7756]

This video was so cute! I’m happy that you’re back to posting again too, I was missing your videos

[@mjriddle7719]

Omg y’all need your own show! You and Sam and friends doing fun projects like this, I would binge that crap out of that!

[@jennigthatonecrazydoglady8100]

Omg as if I wasn’t ALREADY in love with your sweet puppy!!

[@freya1548]

Yes love the chicken content. I would make sure the perches are rough enough for them to grip, they seem a little smooth. And yes 100% get some fake eggs and put them in the nesting boxes to "seed" them, that way the fluff brains know where to lay their eggs; every once in a while I have to do this again and remind my hens where they are supposed to lay and its not behind the feed bin on the floor! Also I feel 100% the annoying neighbor dog. My neighbors have pack of annoying dogs and I can't even go out of my own gate without them barking their fool heads off at me. :| Don't forget to weather seal the coop, you don't want it to fall apart in a couple of years after you spent all that money on it.

[@marionanndickson4155]

Looks like the chickens are loving thier new coop already. My Mum lives alone & she's been wanting some new recipe ideas for a while now, I never thought of that before but a Hello Fresh subscription could be absolutely ideal. Thanks for the inspiration Alex.🌺🌞. Did anyone else notice her hair colour change at the end of the video?👌

[@amadgirlwithafez]

This is my favourite video of yours to date. The lachie montage makes it 😂🥰

[@zombiepanda5768]

The ball blop is absolutely adorable

[@55mHELENm55]

Really love this video 😍‼️ i can't wait for part 2!

[@deadlykota]

i had a silkie, she was chronically stupid but i loved her, so your comment about them being notoriously dopey was so spot on