Shade Pots & Solar Lights! Sprucing Up the Chicken Coop! 🐥

[@mainechild]

I would just think about your chickens seeing any light through the night might throw them off their rhythm. My solar lights stay on all through the night. Just a thought!

[@sylvietherrien5617]

I had the same idea

[@sharongalbraith9203]

Yes I was just going to say that. Can cause them stress. They know when to roost whe. It gets dark.

[@DigPlantWaterRepeat]

These solar lights have an on/off switch. So they will only be on when I want them to! 💗

[@deemckinney1486]

That’s a perfect idea Janey for the solar lights, as long as there off during dark hours your chickens will be happy

[@leighannbrown6450]

I have solar lights on my coop. It’s never been a problem. I’ve had chickens for four years. Your coop/run is GORGEOUS!

[@simplybloom]

Chickens need at least 14 hours of light a day to produce eggs so the lights will be handy in the wintertime when the daylight hours are less. We turn a light on in our coop in the morning and in the evening to help add to those light hours that are needed. They still go back to the coop to roost even with the light on and then we turn the light off when we do our final rounds to check on them at night.

[@tinawaner5717]

I love solar lights- I have them all over my property...I have had really great luck with the ones off of Amazon!

[@zoreslavazinczenko1060]

Poor Monty, so curious about the chicks! Perhaps they can meet and grow up together and become besties!!! They can free-range on the property, keep the bugs under control; Monty can watch over them and coral them back to their coop for the evening! (Repeat, tomorrow...).

[@taravonohsen8323]

The more herbs you plant around your chickens the better. Mint basil. Keep pests disease and smell down and great for your chickens

[@daiseegray9110]

Both my daughters played in orchestra. Violin and viola, I remember -when they played twinkle twinkle.✨ after years of playing it is worth the effort 🌼🐝

[@staceyalarcon4027]

If that solar panel isn’t getting enough sun you can always put it on the roof and just feed the wire through the hardware cloth.

[@peggyfrommanitoba7310]

Your voice overs are very natural, engaging and compliment your videos very well. A nice touch! 🌺🇨🇦

[@clairevickers8925]

some of my best containers have other plants growing the ground around them including ferns/pulsatilla/heuchera/hakonchloa/carex/brunnera got the idea from y garen you tube

[@ruth8268]

Bravo! Bravo! Congratulations to Sadie! A fun project, the chicken coop! It's like a playhouse. Can I come and play??😘

[@donnasgarden6495]

I think that the voiceover is great! I prefer that with the video of the tasks shown at normal speed to a lengthy description on camera followed by a super sped-up video!

[@sarahscott9138]

I just love the combination of plants you used in your pots! You always do such a great job.

[@annwoleben5439]

Love the chicken coop, pots, wreath and solar lights - what a precious area! I agree that a paved area will enhance the chicken coop entrance. Thank you for sharing the concert - wonderful to see so many young people and their musical talent!

[@simplelifegarden6154]

The pots look great in front of the coop. I noticed the one on the left is on a bit of a slant. You might want to level it out a bit by putting a little bit of mulch on the left side under the pot to make it level. Everything looks great.

[@gloriahoule870]

Janie I saw someone on KZbin paint.their hardware cloth black and it made the hardware cloth disappear. Just a small roller so much of an improvement.

[@bevjensen2278]

LOL.....next up at the chicken coop....doorknocker! Poor Monty desperately wants to play with the chickens. Everything is looking incredible!

[@AZJH8374]

New subscriber. I saw your fenced trellis on the vid you sent Garden Answer. I think her video was from 2 years ago, but I'm binge watching her! Glad to be aboard! Looking forward to your journey. God bless you all and many prayers 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi ☦️ in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister 🙏🏻 ☦️

[@kayjane2115]

Hi Janey, I was wondering if you plan to put an outdoor camera up in a corner of your chicken coup. It sure would be handy to have so you can check on them if you hear a ruckus coming from them to see if a predator is trying to get into their coup. It would give me peace of mind knowing I could check in on them anytime without having to go out in the middle of the night needlessly. Love the solar lights, and those aquapots look beautiful!! You have very lucky chickens! 😁

[@sima4372]

A shade garden with a bunch of different coral bells/astilbe/& hostas would look gorgeous back there.

[@joycerichardson1810]

Astilbe love water, remember!

[@marybeth4002]

A tug at my heart strings. My kids were all in band and orchestra also. Hearing the concert took me back 26 years when we attended their concerts. Janey and Jason, I know everyone says it, and it's true - it goes too fast. Enjoy each stage of your girls' lives. The fancy chickens have a fancy coop - so adorable.

[@kfetter9046]

I bought the Hoselink solar lights a couple of years ago, and they are still going strong. Great product! Janey, the chicken coop looks beautiful, and I LOVE your plant recipe for the Aquapots! Thanks for sharing a little bit of the concert. Kids in music programs are the best! 🥰💐

[@Nithyalya]

Hi Janey Please Paint your chicken coop mesh Black just like Robbie from painted his coop its looks good and transparent

[@melissacookbbleu]

Came to suggest that!

[@lorrainemcwhorter2796]

Beautiful chicken coop with the pots and wreath🌳 The paver patio will certainly give it a clean, finished look🪻🌴Loved Sadie’s concert at the end ❤ The kids are so talented❣️

[@gardeninggrandma5247]

Bravo to Sadie playing the viola! The chicken coop is coming along nicely. I like the idea of the pathway leading to the coop door. I noticed all of the rocks that you have in your back yard. I would suggest using the rocks to create a "half circle" around the two potted plants to make a mini-garden area on the side of the coop door. I think I would also use the bench and put it on an angle in front of where the coop and the garage meet, angled towards the coop. You could even incorporate a pathway to the bench to create a little sitting area. Well done, Janey. You have great style!

[@tammytubb5147]

Be mindful of wether you are down wind from the coup😊

[@Sacgirl03]

Costco has solar string garden lights that are fabulous. I paid $27 and they are bright and last a long time late into the night. I bought one last summer and they were up all year and are 😊still going strong.

[@Gray_Day_Flower_Farm]

Monty has gotten so big! This turned out so cute. You’ll have to let use know how bright the lights are.

[@lissapowell967]

"Welcome back to OUR garden? Now that Jason is a full participant? Love, you , Janie you do great interviews..

[@HelloGarden]

Awww… this was so sweet. Especially the concert at the end. I started playing the violin when I was 3 and these beautiful kiddo concerts always give me the chills… it’s so beautiful. 💕

[@JRP58]

I love the addition of the pretty wreath and pots! Questions: Will you be planting the area in front of your office next to the coop? Have you thought about painting the hard cloth black like Robbie did on his chicken coop and aviary? It makes the inside so much more visible.

[@debbenson5253]

Monty, is such a good boy!!!

[@Super2yorkies]

Monte says I’ll hold one of those chickens for you.😂

[@nancylindroth6336]

Definitely check with poultry providers about night lights. Already mentioned by someone that laying rhythm may get messed up.

[@michellescountrygardens]

Wonderful choices for the container plants!

[@twilde3754]

The paver patio in front of the chicken coop would look good if it were the same as the floor in the greenhouse and the pathway in the front of your house. Yes? Love everything Janey!!

[@emoore53045]

Hi Janey, you are my first video every morning. Love you and your sweet family. Love, love all of your furry pets. Please move the coop wreath up to the top of screen door. Love you 🤗

[@cheriberry9633]

Love the patio lights in the coop, and can’t wait to see how they light up the place :) I agree, a paver patio across the front of the coop would look (and feel) great!

[@peggy-ann1961]

Great finale to the video!🎵🇨🇦🎶

[@pat9604]

This is the point where we suggest the girls go throw a stick for Monte.😆 Love the coop upgrade. Lovely! The girls are so beautiful.

[@KimJeffer]

Who knew a chicken coop could be such an attractive addition to your garden. Janey knew! I love watching you transform your blank slate into the garden of your dreams.Thanks for sharing your ideas. You inspire me.

[@aspiringviolinist5732]

Tell Sadie to keep it up with the viola, they are highly in demand! Awesome job! The coop looks adorable.

[@karenplante3801]

I am loving all the amazing transformations on your property! They are all just beautiful! You should ask your girls to design and paint a cute picture on your metal trash can infront of the coop. The pot came out beautiful!

[@ashac7183]

Even though it was an unexpected scramble and stress to get it done in time, it must be so satisfying to have the run and coop come together so incredibly fast! Now you can do the projects around it and make it even more beautiful 💕

[@lonaphillips9617]

Good video! Glad we got to hear a little of Sadie’s concert! Music is so great for kids!

[@jenniferkessener1111]

So fun to see this. The coop and surroundings look amazing! We are part of a petition with our city to allow hens. So nice to see yours.

[@lanastone2590]

I am liking the voice over.

[@erinlee2431]

Yay for Viola!!

[@lindalagarce8996]

I love your chicken coop, very cute! I would put the same paver as you have throughout your garden in front of it and maybe center the pots so that it’s cometic on both sides. Love aqua pots, I don’t have any yet, but hope to add them to my garden areas too. Hugs from Texas! Love y’all!

[@wendymckee6627]

Oh imagine the same pattern of the slabs and the pebbles that u have in ur greenhouse around the chicken coop. Sigh. ❤ beautiful.

[@alcg3981]

I was just going to suggest that! A cohesive look, the front entrance, the greenhouse, the chicken coop!!❤❤❤

[@tinarollins8]

So adorable. Have you thought about painting the hardware cloth black. It makes it disappear.

[@helenazzopardi1713]

The pots look fantastic

[@maryjaxheimer6050]

Hi Janey!! Just a suggestion… my step daughter has chickens… she has dedicated shoes for in the chicken coup!! Please take this advice to heart…. Lots of chicken poop !!!🥰

[@RN-mn3jn]

Your chicken coop is becoming a doll house😊 Sweet!

[@virginiaramirez4214]

How adorable is Monte.. he’s going to be the chicks body dog🐕

[@katiecandelario]

Amazing job Sadie! Those string instruments are very hard to play. Keep at it!

[@terrizimmerman5297]

Lovely reveal! I think Monty’s found his new gazing spot!

[@SunshineGarden-9B]

What a great productive day!! Thanks for sharing, Janey!

[@patgraceffa9984]

Great job, Shay ❤

[@stephaniewilliams9469]

You are so cute with your “Mr.GreenJeans” overalls on! The coop is adorable! Well done, Janey!

[@lindaga820]

Your chicken coop is turning out to be auit classy !!!

[@krystalnebel7304]

It turn out great. It looks so cozy for the chicken and bunny's. Good job Sadie. My daughter use to play the trumpet and I loved going to the Concerts.

[@BarbaraJohnson-n3n]

Well good morning again beautiful day once again. You are just like me.Cannot stand anything Bear. You are the perfect gardener.You can do all the work and I can sit back and watch and relax and enjoy. I have learned so much from you.Thank you for your knowledge. I do see my Monty on the job once again.Faithful faithful faithful. Have a blessed, wonderful day.The oklahoma gardener🎉😂❤❤

[@RenefromOntario]

Love the patio pots ❤ You can probably overwinter all those plants in your greehouse for year-round enjoyment. I think solar pathlights would look fabulous dotted throughout the front garden. Erin from "Impatient Gardener" & Jenny from "Creekside" have some from Hoselink.

[@Gardenmimi1950]

Everything is looking so good. I love the plants in the pots!!

[@donnacreekmore3699]

70,000 woohoo! Love this for you!

[@jenmazz1257]

Pots look amazing! Love the solar lights too!!! Great job Sadie 🎻 ❤

[@Nanasews4]

Auqa pots , how do you know when it is empty or full? My thought also, pavers in front of the door and under the pots..(I love that look).

[@botanykey]

I'm very excited to get these aquapots as soon as I can find them in store. My name is Charlotte so I definitely want this style!

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

Love the solar lights, beautiful container pots.

[@MariePotsPlants]

I just love love love foxtail ferns and those are some gorgeous containers Janey! Sadie… I’m impressed girl! ❤👏 proud mama moment for sure! 😊

[@xaviertx89]

I like the hoselink lights but there are so many more affordable solar options. Great video🎉

[@marleneegan-hm7lr]

Janey, I have noticed that your most recent videos have had your voice coming though discussing what you are doing and the products you are using. I loved you videos as they were, but now I like them even more!

[@stefmcclure9386]

Wow! Those flower pots are gorgeous! That same combo would look amazing by your front door. I would love that white bench sitting at an angle under your tree. ❤

[@nancypatterson374]

Loving the chicken coop and I think lightning is so important in a garden to highlight special features. Go Sadie, great job ❤

[@stephaniesharkey3538]

I got a gift of their fairy-lights and 5 yrs later still going strong!

[@tlcgarden2300]

Cute chicken house! Sadie...👏🎻👏!❤G

[@juanitagibbs2100]

So prettyJanie 👍 love your videos 👏👏👏👏👏😘😘

[@karenmarie3326]

How fun to sit and watch the chickens. Fair warning prepare for the smell 😁

[@lizswinney2637]

And flies

[@Cynthia-zz1vi]

Can’t wait to see the lights at night

[@ibisalvira9725]

Am no expert .......I believe is a good idea to introduce Mondy to the new family members.He will become there protector...My opinion...

[@user-gn6dj4fc1y]

Need to level the left pot.

[@abeerali7834]

Very nice Janey👌looking forward to seeing the lights and spot lights at nighttime. Great to know Sadie is into playing instruments ❤ hope you guys enjoyed 😊

[@sandimiller5980]

Hi Janey! Hey, just a quick question for ya: do you plan on using some of those rocks along the fence behind the chicken coop in your dry creek bed out front? Or maybe around the fairy garden?? They looks pretty good to me! Great video, as always! ❤🐾🌿☕️🍋🌳

[@julielangoni9384]

Absolutely adorable!!! Your chickens are living a sweet life :)

[@angelaengler2387]

Silkies are so cute! We had a gorgeous black Silkie named Rico Suave and when he died we were so sad. He was all of our favorite ❤️ Last year we got some Lavender chicks, they’re full grown now and they’re absolutely beautiful!😍

[@nikkiifatali7009]

I watch your vids and look forward to them every morning! So exciting to see everything you do and it always movitates me lol❤

[@pamd1861]

Love how the coop turned out! Yes, a little patio off the front would look fantastic to finish it off!

[@EmilyRoseMcmullen24]

The coop is looking amazing! ❤

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

Love all the stuff you put around and the light's are awesome. Great video.❤

[@nataliewood8634]

You really need to level the bench in front of the chickens!

[@loribethartist6353]

I’ve had chickens for all my life… never had a “cuddly” one. I’ve had favorites that follow me around but not sure you can turn a chicken into a pet that way 🤔

[@judyheim6998]

If no one else has mentioned it to you- get some freeze dried meal worms for your chickens. We call it chicken candy. They love it and it will take care of their shyness. Whenever you take it totem say something like ‘chick,chick,chick,’ and it will teach them to come when you call them.

[@glendamartin21]

Do you think the lights should be draped on hooks? Just an idea. Also the pot on the left does not look level. I’m sure you will make some changes. Everything is coming together. 💚

[@lizmerritt2148]

Are the lights good for the chickens? The coop is looking nice.

[@franbernhards7844]

Love your narration!

[@jaynelloyd007]

I hope you don't mind me saying, but I notice you have set up compost bins in the shade . I think they need full sun to get them up to the full temperature required to make compost.

[@KimberleeSilbaugh]

Poor Monty, he desperately wants to play with those sweet chicks 😂

[@BCBRENDA]

I think you hung the lights correctly. U don't want a larger hole in the liner.

[@suebailey6893]

Janey, I can't find Brunera anywhere in Waterford area (central valley) any suggestions

[@moniquecarter5993]

So beautiful! Question, did you add mesh to the floor of the coup to keep critters from borrowing under the coup? Is that a thing, or am I just super paranoid🤓?

[@Jason_DPWR]

Hi Monique! That’s definitely a thing! There is a trench around the perimeter and the hardware cloth mesh extends down 12” into the ground so any digging critter will run right into metal and (hopefully) give up.

[@LisaBeaver-r4e]

Will you be getting a fan for the chickens for those really hot days?