My NEW & Improved Mobile CHICKEN House

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[@chantaln6843]

Family that exercise together, work together, eat together and pray together is ABSOLUTELY a wonderfully blessed family.

[@chantaln6843]

Michah is a signing worker. He’s the happiest worker I’ve ever met.

[@I_DELIVER]

Thanks for raising and teaching your children how to be self sufficient... Very Cool chicken coop. God Bless ya'll!!!

[@donnalong4218]

Your children are so very cute, adorable, and precious!!! I'd love to be able to give them all a great big grandma hug! God Bless you all!

[@jeaniepartridge6701]

Homestead children are so much more mature and focused than most children. Good job Mike and Lacey.

[@johnnyfeathers2567]

I agree 100% and they are very polite also.

[@6996katmom]

My hubby wants something new everyday. Me and my son eat leftovers all the time. It was hot here today-70 degrees. All my veggies froze--20 degrees last week here in Texas, so today I ripped out all the tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower and old lettuce plants. Tomorrow I have to trim back about 2 ft of every limb on my orange trees and hope they still are living. Thanks for sharing. Have a Blessed Day.

[@karenbuckner1959]

Great to see the kids working with you... family time, life and school lessons combined. Can it get any better than that? Nice build, too.

[@cathleencaratan3373]

Batman is an awesome name for a roo. What a wonderful project for you and Josiah to work on together.

[@BostonRocks76_Carmen]

So as I was watching Micah fill up the chicken waterer, I was thinking to myself, "Gee, mine is just like that, but the water comes out the bottom until I put the lid back on it". Then Mike talked about unscrewing the cap. Boy, did I feel dumb. I also didn't realize that the bump sticking out on the top was for storing the cap. I hope I didn't throw the caps away. Live and learn. 😏 Yes, I love leftovers!! It's nice to have yummy food to just heat up sometimes without having to think up a mealtime menu. The kids are getting so big and knowledgeable. Pretty soon THEY will be running the farm! God Bless! Carmen

[@jenniferward5216]

Micah is such a happy boy . He's humming while working. I so love that kid.

[@isadelahunt2284]

I love it that you show your chicken waterers are mud-spattered just like everyone's are in spring, and that you have the same sort of level of "working chaos" that most people do. In my experience, most people don't have super manicured, picture perfect everything unless they have a fleet of interns or extra workers to get everything looking that way. Family or individual operations have less time to worry about getting everything to that "company" level, the same as we don't keep our houses spiffed up and ready for Grandma to visit all the time. Functional, everyday neat is what most people can manage. Your place looks comfy and functional and beautiful in a realistic way. I think it can be really discouraging for people starting out with homesteading when they see super spiffed up operations that take years and years and lots of extra labor to achieve. Same as it can be discouraging to show only successful projects, and not to show the process of getting there, as you do here, where you modify the chicken tractor based on trying it and seeing how to improve it. Homestead systems don't just spring into fully-formed perfection the first time around, quite often. It's a process, and it's really valuable for people when you can show that process, not just the end result of all those steps in between.

[@wedtokerhimrarib3123]

Well behaved kids & great parents who teach their kids work ethics.Great parentig Mike & LACEY.

[@lattelolly6925]

We love left overs. I make extra so we can have them. Some things are even better the 2nd time around. Love how sweet your kids are as they try to help. Wonderful when families all work together.

[@marthaneuhauser1019]

Love watching the whole family working together!

[@beezhomestead6576]

Leftovers are awesome!!!! No wasting 😊. Blessings 😊💕🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@maureenthefirst1]

All your children are so precious, but Micah just makes me smile all the time.

[@hollyjobitner3285]

We call it “Cook to not cook”. Leftovers almost every day. I sent my mom home today with turkey, carrots, gravy, dirty mashed potatoes, and homemade tea berry ice cream. 💙

[@hollyjobitner3285]

Tea berries are little red berries with a minty flavor. My 2 sisters and I would shout with glee when we found them at the end of great gramma’s lane. Now you can buy extract. I use 2 TBS. Remember tea berry gum? 💙

[@Keachybean]

What are dirty mashed potatoes?

[@hollyjobitner3285]

Dirty mashed potatoes are with the skins on. We buy our potatoes form a local grower. Scrub, cut up, then cook. Added fiber. Yummy leftover potato cakes with onion, tarragon, marjoram, and rosemary.

[@jenniferrescott1149]

Micah getting so big..such a good helper I do leftovers for breakfast if i eat them. I like how the chicken coop turned out great

[@pamkaufman3662]

I love leftovers but my husband and daughter are not so crazy about them. I love the new chicksaw! It's really cute and looks a lot easier to use. You guys did a great job! Here in Michigan the weather is getting nicer and the snow and ice are melting but I've lived here my whole life so I know winter is not finished with us yet. We've been hitting the 40's which is a heatwave for us right now lol!

[@judithclow1596]

Just to let you know that I really enjoy your show. You have g reat communication with your family which sets a great example for your kids. You all work so hard, having never been a farmer it looks very physically exhausting. I'm retired now and look forward to watching what you are all up to each time In tune in. Keep it up!!!!

[@janetwithers7427]

Always do leftovers. Yum. Cute chick coop. 💖

[@brenpollard4714]

I'm glad to see you take your dogs out for a walk Bless you all for doing that.

[@marleneshaw277]

Batman is perfect. He loves to help Daddy. Spring is coming. The chickens are doing a amazing soil. Your very busy and have a happy Family. Love watching your videos from Dartmouth Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🇨🇦🎁🎁

[@denesemaxie7930]

That’s so awesome I love the new build and the Family time. Thanks for all y’all’s encouragement and allowing us into your lives

[@Felinemusiclaser]

When I make a large pot of spaghetti, I make enough for two days. I grew up learning how to remake or upgrade leftovers. It is a blessing how you are teaching your children.

[@paracop35]

Thank you Lacy for your hard work editing! You do a great job! Mike as always I learned something from you. Love building projects. Fantastic seeing a Christian man and woman raising their family the right way

[@oksanabotsman6893]

It is really nice to see that rain is stops a beautiful blue sky and the chickens looks more happy and dry especially when the whole family was try to rebuild that new house for them it looks wonderful that you guys doing that together and another thing about leftovers I feel like some food the next day more delicious than the first day so keep up a great job guys will love you stay healthy be happy piece

[@fallshillsidehome]

Very cool coop! And yes on the left overs! That's really what meal prepping is haha.

[@karenk380]

It's just two of us so even with a small piece of meat, there is usually extra. Makes a lunch or two. Or we have a smorgasbord dinner of whatever is in the fridge. Nice job on the chicken house reno.

[@christinedehn3257]

"Clean out the refrigerator" soup!

[@lorihamrick9349]

The chicken house is pretty cute. Good job!!

[@kathygarber9407]

Have y’all just looked around to all the changes made in the past year ? Y’all are doing great and the kids are picking up more skills all the time ! Love it , y’all be blessed and favored always 🙏🏽❤️

[@elizabethbrooks4849]

Co-op looks good. In the past videos Justin's had trouble with wheels coming off. Going have to see if your method works better. More rain again on the way. C ya next time.

[@tammy2813]

if creative, leftovers can be made into something else. Life savers when trying to get more done! Love some leftovers! The new chick-shaw looks great!

[@GoldenruleGal]

We eat on my soup and chili all weekend when I make it. I agree Batman sounds perfect for your rooster. Love the channel

[@marysueper140]

I love the name Batman for the rooster. When I was young we had a tiny turtle that my brother named Batman. 🧡

[@medtech1a]

Mike, when place your rod through the wood you should place a metal tube where your rod is so it wouldn’t ware your wood out.

[@YooperCountry]

As always thanks for sharing. Love watching you all!

[@YooperCountry]

We do leftovers all of the time! Dont have time to cook everyday!

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

We do left overs all the time. I even pack my husband's lunch every morning (he still works). We save money, and we eat healthier doing this. Can't wait to plant in the garden beds, and eat our own veggies. Your chicken tractor came out really nice.

[@activedad1776]

Nice build Mike! Good to see you all running and getting the blood flowing in the morning. Seems to make for a better day when I do it. Have you guys ever though about raising rabbits? Wasn’t sure if rabbit meat is healthy like fowl.

[@Xxx1x0]

I vote for Batman! Lacie your distraction from your run, was awesome.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Aww thanks!!

[@robynrhoades7139]

Looks great! So wonderful to see the children having a chance to work on the project too! They are super helpers! 😁

[@SoilMatesofGeorgia]

I thought chickens needed a good 2 ft.² in a chicken tractor. Someone else mentioned adding perches. I agree. They need at least 10 inches per chicken on the perch and I think 18 inches between perches. Love leftovers! I intentionally cook extra to have more later and save time.

[@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead]

Glad to see everyone is doing good ! A bear got all of our chickens last year flipped over our little coup and took them all!

[@lcostantino7931]

Nice...... Love seeing kids enjoy the outdoors...

[@terridiamond7862]

Leftovers yum. Plus I cook extra as often as I can. Love the new coop. Great video. Thank you.

[@princefanforever4202]

Always makes my day when your videos come out!! 🇺🇸 Such a hardworking family!!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

So glad!

[@erinfrancois6045]

I ordered myself a gorilla cart after seeing you all use them for so many tasks, it’s going to make garden and yard chores so much easier!!

[@wendyburston3132]

We had about 0° today and hopefully 4° tomorrow. So we were outside sanding down an old solid oak desk that we will refinish with a golden oak strain.... Eventually.... When the weather permits! And yes we enjoy leftovers even if we have to hide them in the next recipe. 👍 your children are truly a blessing not only to you but to us. They make me smile.

[@Jojo1957]

That is one awesome looking chicken coop. It's nicer than a lot I've seen. Good work!

[@suecorliss2874]

Good video, you explained every thing really well. Thanks

[@pattyprice2644]

Hi Mike n Lacie Batman is the perfect name We do leftovers all the time I like the way you've done the coop Love the home sign They deft enjoying it great job guys

[@tinalowell3045]

It's ok bud you just give us hope the warm weather is on the way 🌞🍀

[@creinicke1000]

Leftovers is a MUST!. My hubby is a doctor... Soon to retire, but I always try to have dinner meals that leave left over for his lunch. His tech co-workers constantly complain about lack of $.. but they spend $ on lunch and Starbucks!!! They see him eating a great lunch from home but can't seem to figure it out...

[@deborahtofflemire7727]

Thank you. You guys are very inspiring. From Harrow Ontario Canada yup always do left overs. Some left overs are better.

[@warrenrines3924]

Great parenting, both of you. Raising good humans! But Mike will have a race on his hands as soon as the kids learn to pace themselves during the run.

[@Mindy56743]

I make a lot of soups and stews and if it wasn’t for leftovers we would go hungry on shabbat! Leftovers are a big part of life here and soups tastes way better the second day!

[@annwithaplan9766]

Aminda Comas - Same here! Shalom.

[@HippieHillHomestead]

Mike, The new mobile coop looks great. If your like me when you build the next one you will think of more improvements. 😀 After I build something and use it awhile, I always think of a way to improve it. Great video.

[@jennfoster1969]

Love the name Batman! And thank you for your channel. I was wondering where you got your covered feeder.

[@tammyprovost936]

Growing up as a child we always and I do mean always did leftovers I grew up on in the city half the time and own a farm the other half of the time cuz we had a split my mom had me into my dad have me me and my brother grew up that way God bless you that you're actually raising your children that way I don't know how anybody can not have leftovers

[@meandyou2469]

Great job boys and girls. Love to see kids work around the house, specially in the farm. What a blessing Love you guys

[@StoneKathryn]

We love our leftovers! It is great to make enough to have another meal the next day. I made beef stew that went for two dinner meals this week! Great remodel of the mobile chicken coop!

[@131dyana]

Love the new place for chickens. they look like they like it too.

[@sharonwalberg5438]

I like the new chicken house. Hope they like it. Glad for the nice weather. My Moms from North Carolina. We hit the 80s after days of snow and today the 50s.

[@kimberlykelly7280]

Darn tootin’ we eat leftovers!!! I also know people who don’t eat leftovers and they just don’t know what they are missing. Nice not to have to cook every meal from scratch too. Your chicken coop remodel is looking great. Very sturdy. Thanks for always sharing your lives with us.

[@beezhomestead6576]

What a great chickshaw!!! Love it. 😊

[@GardeninginIdaho]

Looks great! 👍 can’t wait to build ours

[@PatricesProjects]

Some things taste better as leftovers, like spaghetti. Some leftovers can make an entirely different meal, like chicken soup from leftover chicken, or enchiladas with the meat, or meatloaf sandwiches from leftover meatloaf. I like the mobile chicken coup remodel. Nice work guys.

[@deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213]

Mike, One thing you should add to the chickens area is the ash from your wood burning stove and from the wood burning piles from when you cut down trees on your property. One thing you should grow in your garden for the chickens 🐔 is to home grown "FENNEL", they love the feathery fronds from the top, but you'll have to give the bulb at the bottom a rough chop. They will love this as an occasional special treat for them. One bulb with top should be enough for 7 to 8 chickens. That should help you in how many you should grow verses the number of chickens you have at your Homestead. You can always dehydrate them if you get a bumper crop of them too.

[@barbaraspan1437]

Love the leftovers! I hate cooking. If, enough is made we get out of cooking so many times a week. I rather be outside enjoying the day.

[@Wildevis]

Great job and really looking good!!

[@antoinettewright6800]

We do leftovers, actually some food tastes more better when its leftovers, like chili,soup and pasta. What is your favorite leftover?

[@vincenttriemert7403]

We call them reruns. I got that from an old Dennis the Menace comic strip from years ago

[@antoinettewright6800]

@@vincenttriemert7403 I have never heard that saying, I like it.

[@evalinawarne1337]

Leftovers was my moms meatloaf Mash potatoes and carrots. THE BEST Moms soups and chilli and SPAGHETTI. WITH LOTS OF SAUCE.

[@jerrygibs8120]

My favorite leftover is meatloaf & pot roast with veggies.😋

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

Pizza

[@FLgardener67]

Hey Mike, I've been eating leftovers since I was a kid. Some foods taste better the next. It's a whopping 11 degrees in Upstate NY (5b,) I would welcome some warmth pushed our way 😀 Chickshaw looks great.

[@lcostantino7931]

Mika whistling while he works... Adorable

[@katsgardenkitchenandmore9050]

I love leftovers I like to see what I can make with it so it's diffrent then the day before.

[@sharongraser6579]

Leftovers are the best!👍 Your kids care awesome!

[@staceywishart9971]

I love the look of the chickens tractor. It’s so cute! Y’all did a good job!

[@tropiclife]

Make some handles for the front so you can have a more controlled grip when moving the coup.

[@jackielong9927]

Great job 👏 I bet Batman and his friends are happy in the new coop👍

[@denisebrady6858]

Wow I thought everyone in the world eats "Leftovers" as it always tastes better- great video & your children are just so pleasant to watch when they are working with you , unlike some other channels I actually have to turn off as their children are ill-mannered & jut show offs. Well done Guys. Cheers Denise- Australia

[@jenniferward5216]

So proud of you now that's luxury for those chicks

[@ericataylor1708]

Great job on the chicken coop guys

[@deborahplyler6528]

Nice chicken tractor, you have fun and sweet helpers.

[@cherylbaird2338]

Some things taste even better when left over. Also have a grown kid that comes pretty regular to check my fridge for the leftovers.

[@danielafurlan322]

Amazing skills You got Mike....I agree with you about being easy for You all be able to move it. So sorry about all that rain there, my chickens love to play in the mud....Not sure why??!!

[@joecrowder7275]

Love the new modifications

[@garyseitz2000]

I was yawning just to be a loyal follower. It's past my bedtime here in Virginia. My cat did a great job cleaning the waterer

[@naeemah2027]

Love leftovers..taste better the next day. Your children are a beautiful blessing.

[@c2m3m4]

Thank you Lacey. That is good for the kids.

[@karlab9557]

Beautiful work on your chickshaw! I enjoyed seeing your whole family at work and "play" (exercise). Beautiful spring-ish day! We don't have spring yet in NE OH, but we had SUNSHINE today! That makes a huge difference for me!!

[@RevResale]

Batman is a perfect name.. I praise God for this godly family. Thanks Mike for leading strong.

[@ellenmarlene7233]

Mike, check out converting old school bus into a chicken coop. Dad of the year!

[@cherylbishop7657]

My mom would put a bowl in the freezer and put any leftovers in there and on Friday's she would make Texas goulash. Moms goulash was always great ,, GOD BLESS

[@brendah4773]

We don’t do leftovers. I’m a Chef. I only cook what we eat/need. I’m a single mom of two teen boys ❤️ Loveland, Colorado

[@debrezo58]

Awesome! Love the chick shaw remodel!!!

[@colleenrodamer6494]

Lol Mika’s boots r about as big as him God Bless y’all

[@mattcaluda]

i enjoy the wise traditions podcast you were featured on. very well done. i learned alot. thank you mike

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!

[@memawshippabillyhomestead2714]

What a joy to watch!

[@robinr.770]

Leftovers are just good common sense. I watched my mother stretch good food with so many of us children to feed that it was pretty much automatic that I learned to do the same by way of example. I love the coup. Really. 😊 Good night.

[@jillyd2807]

Mika, Batman’s an excellent name for the rooster ✅👏👏👏👏👏

[@cyndegruver6520]

Now did you think about the weight of chickens in the coop when the children try and move it?Also I think the placement of the wheels help make the weight easier to move according to Justin Rhodes. Just a thought as I am not a chicken moving person,