Nesting Boxes for the Hoop Coops

This week Kevin is building a new hoop coop for our ducks and giving the chicken hoop coop some upgrades. We need to keep the animals safe and this should do the trick!
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[@kimberlyguimond4186]

Would love an update on how these hoop coops worked through the winter.

[@learninladyhomesteader9374]

Hey Kimberly! Not sure if they made a video on that or not, but when I had built these in past, I tacked up tarp over the higher open places too with zip ties, and then just took it down afterwards, and we had snow and everything and ours did fine in there, with their body heat it was nice and toasty. Only thing I would do different after that winter, lol was for winter get the coop near an electric outlet, and buy that water heater thingy that Carolina Coops uses in their big water drums...and feed that in and have the big water thing in the coop/warm enough to not freeze b/c our hoses/nozzles/their waters were freezing every morning and carrying out gallons of water from the house everyday to fill the waterers with got old real quick! Then would just do deep bed method in that hoop coop til snow/cold passes enough, shovel it out into compost when done and move coop after snow part of winter passes. :)

[@learninladyhomesteader9374]

We were in zone 8 though so if Colder....instead of tarp, maybe could try sheet metal or plywood? I dunno if it lasted super long if the tarp would've been good enough for the chickens but the ducks, they were good.

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

@@learninladyhomesteader9374 They did make a video wherein they inserted plywood panels to cover the higher open spaces during the colder months. They think of solutions long before I even know there might be a problem.

[@balenciaerskine4475]

This may sound weird, but when I get overwhelmed with things I have to do and learn, I just come back and watch another one of your videos... does not matter when the video was made, it is still a treasure watching you guys working your homestead. Love you guys!!

[@dreamthemusicnow]

I do, too! I'll bet a lot of people do.

[@CulinaireZaken]

It's a other "flow" on the homestead, i think.

[@corrinnehoffman3248]

Thank you for Sara's update, glad to hear she's doing fine. Like the hoop coop!

[@dareil2000]

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[@robertadunaway7030]

I like watching the rabbits as the ducks & chickens come out. Rabbits "There goes the neighborhood, nothing but quackers from sun up to sun set!".

[@SugarCreekOffGrid]

Sarah looking good!prayers for your continued healing. Was wondering if everyone found the coup after first day out. Great video

[@babytikharial5248]

THANK YUO . GOOD GOOD .GOOD .

[@ReapWhatYouSeauxLeJeune]

The coops look awesome!! Great job Kevin and Sara I’m glad you’re feeling well... God Bless

[@janellemartinez538]

I loved the ducks reaction! Oops where are we! 🤣🤣🤣

[@onedazinn998]

Well done Kevin :) thanks for sharing.

[@staceyjones3261]

Good morning. Thankful for what you teach about gardening and your sweet testimony for Christ.

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Glad Sarah doing well. Glad she is taking it easy and you are helping her rest!👍👍🤲

[@robertfay1150]

Loved the video you are a kind and loving man looking after your wife and family the way you do Coops are great well done all. Carol

[@marthabenner6528]

You have a lovely flock. And your design gives me so many ideas.

[@marycouper6727]

Love the coops.

[@deakzoltan5546]

Great job. Happy to see that sarah is doing áll right.

[@tonimitchell9930]

Love the charge of the ducks. Chickens are such chickens.........haha. Great job on the hoop coops. Looks like they could be easily moveable too.

[@katherinegeroy1092]

Sarah glad you are doing good after your surgery

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Hoops Coops look neat nice job Kevin 👍

[@TOMMYBITESTV]

I really like the hoop coops, gotta save this video

[@BibleBeltRanch]

Making one today thanks for the walk through!! Love yalls channel

[@melodeeruley3809]

I love watching your videos !

[@jeanettehorton9109]

I think there great. I love the bay animals

[@cypressblue8877]

Looks gr8t. You have some silkie's they are so dang cute. Stay safe & take care of you all. Thanks for sharing eh :))

[@deborahbarton3340]

I love watching you guys God Bless.

[@dianeamaral3611]

I was so excited to see your video this morning! Love the coops

[@galeburkman1586]

I love your hoop coops.

[@dreamthemusicnow]

I love these guys!

[@sharoncops7160]

Thanks for the video. ❤❤❤

[@sachinbhosale7144]

Kevin is expert in designing and executing the projects.

[@davidepool5884]

Those little fuzzy silkie chickens are so cute!

[@hazelbrungard1623]

Do they lay eggs?

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

You look great Sara! Great job!

[@artist45]

The ducks ALWAYS make me smile. Thank you.

[@avonknof9021]

Awesome, but I would’ve used hardware cloth because it has more predator production

[@lorenstribling6096]

Your second homestead seems to be working out beautifully for you. Kevin it seems whatever you are faced with you just get to work and find a way to get things done. Sarah you look so rested I am glad you are taking care of yourself. Mama always takes care of everyone but I learned the hard way after surgery that sometimes others need to take care of Mama. Blessings.

[@barbaravickroy7563]

No vid today ... that's what rummaging through videos from ''yesteryear'' is for :) Rest and heal, dear girl.

[@di4731]

Great job. Sara love your dembles.

[@jgivens1227]

Sara. You are looking super. Yes, the silkies are awesome, they are a very broody bird. We had some back in the mid sixties. Ours were white. I really want to get some more. Please take care and be safe. Joice

[@shelleykienel2454]

Absolutely love this channel

[@servicedoglydia503]

These came out great! Thanks for sharing!

[@karenlara9739]

Y’all are such an inspiration to so many !! 🥰💙🗳👏🤗

[@herb-n-buckethomestead5874]

Sarah I'm glad you're feeling better. Glad to see you up and about.

[@user-jq8mn1jy3x]

Здоровья вам побольше. видио снимайте они интересны.и мне нравится .что вы вместе с женой делаете курятник.это мило.

[@faithbuller4086]

I like the added plywood protection. Good job. Praying for healing for Sarah. God bless you and yours!

[@marlenekutcher938]

Great build. Thanks for such awesome information and directions too.

[@rosejarman6920]

Your Black silkies are so cute. Silkies go broody often, great sitters. I had a variety of them, I also had Polish. They are not heavy layers but fun to have, they are quirky.

[@edgasaway2207]

I really like your ducks.

[@patriciamarino2479]

Good morning! Kevin great build. Sarah you look great. Loved seeing the 🦆. Have a great day. God bless

[@ellenclayton5955]

Nice duck house

[@gretaknebel8495]

The coops look great and animal are very happy to be in the new place.

[@The_Backwoods_Misfit]

You gave my wife and I some ideas. We are from Southeast Missouri.

[@debihediger4760]

Robbie and Gary simple gardening uses tulle fabric wrapped around things to keep out rodents etc. It might help you around the legs of the next boxes. She also uses it to cover veggies when young and birds want to eat them, helps with bugs too. Like moths wanting to lay eggs on tomatoes etch.

[@rainspringing]

Love that the plywood is inside the door! No opening the door to chicken yuck within the frame, when they smoosh into the door while yelling to be let out in the morning. Can you guess how I know this? haha Clever use of materials, all around. Really loved the latch fix/grace space idea in previous video too.

[@carolynchatham6338]

That was a big job! Way to go!

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Good job Kevin!

[@sharlie-kaybarlow8261]

Your silkies are so beautiful

[@johnnytyson8645]

Great as alwas thanks kevin you explain everything going to build one for my chickens.

[@debra3545]

Thanks for your videos! Getting ready to put the perch in...

[@kittymorse7402]

Looks great Kevin.

[@mariaparker7545]

The 2 silkies are gorgeous... so amused by the ducks. like " where are we?" ummmmmm. don't know"! haha.... wonderful, made my day .....

[@buddywilliams2934]

Nice coops!!!

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

I just found this and loved seeing it. Great job, as usual.

[@MediaMoments]

Good to see Sarah this morning. Glad she's recovering well, and will continue prayers for your family.

[@hmorgan8387]

Awesome builds Kevin. You all are a blessing to me. Gods protection, healing and guidance for you all.

[@helennelson3120]

They look fantastic. Bless you all.

[@pattibrooks5198]

And gravity is helping you hold down the vinyl. Nice

[@deannewilliams3321]

Thanks for letting the ducks be ducks and chickens be chickens!

[@d.j.robinson9424]

What a great day on the homestead, 🌻 Super job on those hoop-coops Kevin. We pray Sarah is recovering nicely. 🕯🙏

[@dynamite9143]

So much fun !

[@calicokid7501]

Man, you made those roosts far too easy. It's like you have been doing this for a while or something. Bird row will be a sight to see some day.

[@dac782000]

You'll have so much fun with your bantams!!!! Enjoy and God bless!

[@barbaracleri123]

Nice job looking good.👍🏼😆

[@brytgrl]

I did see the silkies. I had 2 white, 1 buff and a black hen. And a black rooster we called dad. He took care of all the chicks and he didn't crow, he opened his beak and made the most awful screech. Once we got used to it, it was really amusing. We had a couple of extra roosters we put in the freezer. Don't bother everything about them is black and tastes horrible. You should get some frizzles, they're great fun! I miss my mini farm. I love your videos, it takes me back.

[@lemoncrinckles]

Cozy little duck hut! Nice work. (:

[@fishingantzful]

We built a hoop coop that we made into a tractor. We also added a small kiddie pool for the ducks! Great video and God bless!

[@ksmhkay]

Please use some eye protection. Good video

[@mikeg.9238]

We tried ducks , but they are so messy and a lot of work , they always trash there water and soak everything , i had to get rid of them but i didn't want to because the eggs are so much better than chicken eggs IMO!

[@sharonweir5570]

I made a run like this. It was very heavy. We had a storm come through and the wind caught it just right and rolled it across my yard. Please make sure you stake it down.

[@sherreeroper7656]

I've watched many styles of coop builds and I have everything I need (except the vinal)I'm doing it this weekend.

[@HomesteadJunkie]

wow I love ur hoop coops. awesome job you guys

[@maryhill2105]

Sarah you look wonderful,so glad to see you taking things easy, Great job Kevin on the hoop coops, looks like the birds think so too. Take care and God Bless...

[@cyndivancil402]

Thank you for the update on Sara..we will be building a couple of hoop coops for our geese & chickens..God Bless!!

[@janetbeebe1785]

I really like your hoop coops. Wish our tiny property was bigger so I could do those. We only have 50X100' space including what the old mobile home we live in sets on so limited space, but do meat rabbits, chickens and garden. I did put up cattle panel arched trellises this year for the first time to extend some growing area to vertical. Prayed for you Sarah this morning for the Lord's hand in your healing and for you to be sure to take it easy long enough. Have a great day and thanks for always sharing what you do. Such an inspiration.

[@cassandrac1509]

I used to have a little farm in Drury... we'd go to Ava often because we were within 30 min of Mountain Grove, Ava & West Plains.. nice area! we homesteaded there for about 6 years... a long time ago. Love your videos.

[@terridobbs6153]

This looks great. I built one with just 2 cattle panels also. We put the covering on, then put chicken wire over it. Also made a window like door in the back so we could retrieve the eggs without having to enter the coop.

[@donaldbaker6961]

I love it thank you so much

[@DivineDianne]

Awesome designs for the coops. They seem simple to build but effective. Nice to see Sarah is doing well. I am continuing to pray for her speedy recovery.

[@mattbuser4176]

Awesome!!!!

[@dagrind8710]

I watched your hoop coop video a few weeks ago ..to make my ducks a hoop coop they been in for a while and love it

[@gadgetman694]

I really admire the ingenuity of you two.

[@margiebenson2067]

God bless you both, happy she is doing better

[@canyoudigit9369]

Yes! Free nice home for the Duck's too! You two work hard on getting all done Strong family🙋

[@colene77]

Totally enjoyed this video!! Great way to start my morning!!! Colene 💞🤗

[@PineRidgeHomestead]

Great video

[@jeanseward8467]

Those little black fuzzy chickens are so adorable!

[@UserLovesJesus62]

You could put some cinder blocks or paver blocks around the bottom for preditor protection.

[@tambrasmith9707]

Thank you

[@stephanieh133]

Such a helpful video, thank you!

[@kimwalders8781]

Looks great.

[@ileanafigueroa8685]

Sarah, my best wishes for your prompt recovery..congratulations Kevin you are a terrific instructor.

[@jgivens1227]

Kevin, so glad Sara is staying down. Semi-light duty. Again, really love these projects. Learning so much watching you. Thank you, please take care and be safe. Joice

[@hayleysmith3092]

Lovely to see Sarah looking well xx

[@maryritelli3495]

Glad your feeling better Sarah. 🙏🏻