The Chickens Need a Place to Hide from Aerial Predators in the Chicken Moat!

[@williamharn9048]

Great job! If you put up a remote camera on the moat, we'd watch your chickens doing chicken things all day long! You could call it The Chicken Feed!! 😁

[@bradpolmateer4266]

That’s a good idea A friend of mine lived on a hobby farm and we’d just gab and watch the chickens Very relaxing and very comical at times

[@TsuniNightMMO]

Chickens are the aquariums of the farm or urban backyard. I have no idea WHY I enjoy watching them zoom around the yard but I do (I have backyard chickens). I totally get the idea of the Chicken Feed.

[@DD-fm4pk]

I would put a little children's pool or something of that nature in the moat area for the ducks to swim in. I am glad you took the advice of others and are putting up the trellises. Looking good.

[@sarap8841]

I was a little concerned over the ducks as well. They seemed outnumbered by not to friendly hungry chickens. If it ends up being a problem then this is the duo who will come up with the answer!

[@waddeym]

I use concrete mixing tubs for my ducks. they are fairly cheap, deep enough for the ducks, and the chickens can drink from them if they choose.

[@roberthakeman9822]

I would buy 1or2 kids baby plastic pools and dig a spot in the ground so they can walk right into the water in the pool.

[@MNTNSTARZ80.]

Geese in with chickens is an added layer of protection for them. The geese are great for spotting aerial predators and warning others so they have time to run to shelter.

[@suzieclary3328]

Singular goose, apparently. More than one and they're distracted w each other.

[@tomandtinadixon]

@@suzieclary3328 actually no, not true entirely. We have a mated pair as our guards, and they do perfectly well at doing their job. We even had 2 others last year in the mix and still no problems with them ignoring the hawks and crows. They still sound an alarm or show a sign that the chickens pick up on to alert them. The chickens themselves are pretty good too at spotting things, I have watched them.

[@melindabruce2152]

Sarah and Kevin had geese in the past and didn't like them. They starred in a video of "animals we never want to own again" LOL

[@tomandtinadixon]

@@melindabruce2152 LOL I saw that one and it's funny! But they did kinda do a couple things the wrong way. Those goslings needed to be WITH the chickens, not in their own brooder and being "mommied" by Kevin LOL (that is cute though!). They imprinted on him and wanted nothing to do with being geese. I think it was a bit the same with the cats, getting kittens of course they tend to need some attention so will also imprint on people that give it to them. If they had gotten one or two about a year old that were used to being a farm cat, it would be a different story. We have a bunch outside that are all of the same family and are the mushiest things alive and get underfoot, but they do their job and we don't have any rodent problems except in the garden where I had electric line around so they didn't cover that last year. I'm hoping this year to get them to hop over that bottom line to hunt gophers!

[@tommielourogers4327]

A female goose raised with some chicks works best as a guardian goose. She will consider the chickens to be her family. But this time don't let the goosling imprint onto people.

[@MANIFESTINGMYBESTLIFE]

ME: Sees yall has uploaded, drops what Im doing 1. clicks the like button, 2. comments to get the alogrythm to show the video higher on the list, 3. sits back to get educated and enjoy. Whoo Hooo thank yall for uploading. Hugs from Canada

[@gerrymarmee3054]

I do the same thing!!

[@rbailey7880]

Same everything comes to a halt for us as well when they upload! Love this family!

[@Georgia-WRBNS]

Ditto! 🤭

[@bradpolmateer4266]

Hey there Love from the lower mainland

[@LindySellsHomes]

It is so much fun to see your projects around the homestead. Yes, the ducks need to have a water source to clean their heads and swim. Make it a real moat!

[@ShesMakinDough]

The best thing you can tell anyone is God bless you. I love how you say that in all your videos. God bless you all !

[@joelvillanueva784]

Good Morning Mr. Kevin and Sarah. Hope you all are doing alright. You inspired thousands of people with the hard work that you do on your homestead and thank you for sharing your hard work to us. You guys are very industrious people, I admire your great efforts, your dedications, your confidence in achieving and living your dreams to own a homestead. Having a homestead is never easy. I guess where I am living we can call that that we are living on a homestead as well. The village itself is off grid. We do not have access to electricity at all. Only a handful of people can afford solar system to generate electricity in their homes. But we all are happy living our lives and doing what we can to survive. God bless you and your kids.

[@jamjar5716]

Living healthy and simply are what many are wishing for!💕

[@celestekittie]

You can order a solar powered socket/battery. I am getting one for emergencies. Even if only holds a little power, it's something.

[@heartlandokie4485]

You could almost create a vineyard with grapevines all the way around that Chicken Moat and have your own wine one day.

[@markee063]

Living traditions vineyards? Maybe?

[@teeandkids937]

I’d be all over that! Haha

[@cheryltompkins3090]

I was thinking Pole beans or vining vegetables.

[@lorindav5549]

Southern Missouri is one of the best places to grow grapes. We'd go down every fall when they were in season and bring a bunch home to steam juice. It was fun to try different mixes of grapes and flavors of the juices. We just didn't grow enough concords at our place. There are lots of little mom & pop sellers. We just made juice for our family but check out St James winery if you go.

[@audreydeneui192]

Or even just grape juice or jam/jelly!

[@valoriebleier4262]

I love how good you and Kevin work together. I love watching your videos

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

So do we. I’ve been subbed to them since before they were monitized. And I still love watching them.

[@selmasteel]

Cant even express how happy my heart is when I see you have posted a new video!

[@lmd2454]

You are going to surpass Justin Rhodes in subscribers in no time!!! Amazing how your channel has grown in the last few years...but not surprised! We love you guys!

[@minnesotagal507]

This channel is much better, don’t like the Hollywood feel over there anymore and they are losing people who don’t care for it. Many upset who cannot afford to watch the Rooted series as well.

[@darleneclark6098]

I'm not a fan of Justin Rhodes channel. Too much drama and hype. Sarah and Kevin keep it real and informative. Nobody I'd rather watch then them.

[@colinstace1758]

I unsubbed Justin's channel mainly because he splashes money around like water with little input on his own projects, he just pays people to do them, let's just throw up a huge barn here, install a multi thousand dollar generator over here etc. I like to see people doing things for themselves 👍

[@darleneclark6098]

@@colinstace1758 exactly. And all they do is complain about their health. I get it, I have hashimotos thyroid disease too but I rarely complain. Because complaining doesn't change anything, it only makes me more unhappy. In general they're too negative for me

[@annar6430]

Sad but I also unsubscribed for ALL of the reasons mentioned in this thread.

[@shirleegraham9378]

Can I come live with you? Oh my gosh, I just love what you guys are doing ! I wish I had a bit of land for my golden years, to grow on. Thank you for all your videos, Great work guys !!! Hugs and Love dear ones.

[@clarechomyn9686]

There you go Kevin and Sarah, build an airb&b with about three rooms. Host guests that help you with your daily chores. A working vacation. You can gavw them pull weeds all day and then have a big family type dinner of all your home grown produce, eggs, turkeys. Love the idea. No I'm not trying to create more work for you but would love to come out and help you with your chores. Love watching you. You show so much love and consideration for eachother.

[@christygabany7395]

I was thinking the same thing. I would love to play homesteading for a week or two. 😀😀 It may inspire someone to start when they go home.

[@tinabruner8248]

Thank you for putting out these videos. I'm going through a personal health crisis right now and watching you two love the earth, your family, and God blesses me so much! May God continue to bless you and your hard work.

[@kathrynturnbull3894]

Prayers sent for you.

[@killsalive1]

We had that problem with hawks and ravens after our chickens and pigeons. A 12 mag. shotgun and 30:06 and .22 took care of that............

[@davidepool5884]

I figured you were just going to tie the cattle panels to the fence. It was probably a good idea to set the T post. That is a great idea to provide more food or flowers and shade for the chickens.

[@christinahand973]

Guys,I just have to comment on what a great team you are. Two intelligent, capable, hardworking people with shared goals who are consistently considerate and respectful in your dealings with each other. It’s a pleasure to follow you on your homesteading journey.

[@tammykroll5645]

Ducks look lost. Loving seeing how in sink you are with each other. Like pace, its sad when you see one as a go getter and the other not. So blessed you are.

[@SharonKarkara25]

I thought so too. They're probably wondering where there pool is.❤🙏💧💧💧💧

[@swianecki]

What an awesome idea. I’m anxious to see the vines and flowers and veggies growing there.

[@brookeshomesweethome603]

This was a fantastic video loved see the piglets they are so big. The chicken and the duck have a Haven to explore on the daily "lucky ducks and chickens" lol 🤣😂

[@donnaparrish7638]

Love watching you guys. You’re not always selling something, tooting your own horn or walking around readjusting your underclothes or acting like you’re the only person whose had a baby! So down to earth and Godly people. I share you all I can! God bless you and your family.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

We love watching them too. A loyal subscriber ❤️

[@stormbilly6767]

Chicken run is looking good!! Chickens look like they are having a blast rummaging around while y'all are making the trellis.. great idea. Keep the videos coming.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

Completely agree 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@almamoore8446]

It s a joy to see husband and wife working so well together and stepping in to help each other. Would be good for evey family to learn how to work together.

[@MetaMorphea]

With those hoops and your mild climate there is probably a few grape types you could have as a permanent addition to the orchard :)

[@Fix-It-Jeff]

Most white wine is too oxygen sensitive. I suggest some kind of red varietals of you go this route with growing grape vines

[@Emeraldwitch30]

@@Fix-It-Jeff some people just eat grapes 🍇 too you know lol 🤣 but ill keep that in mind when training my new grapes up the fence lol 😆

[@LeeLynn-vq8yq]

Norton Grapes. Missouri and Arkansas breed.

[@LeeLynn-vq8yq]

Norton Grapes. Missouri and Arkansas breed.

[@Fix-It-Jeff]

@@Emeraldwitch30 ok... 👌

[@lanamcgriff8228]

Good morning everyone! You guys are so cool. I don't have as much land as you do, so I live vicariously through you two! I love everything you do.❤ If I ever end up with a piece of property remotely a decent size, you best believe it will duplicate yours as much as possible. May the Lord continue to pour out His blessings upon you and your family!🥰❤

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

I love your comment. I hope you get your dream land.

[@lanamcgriff8228]

@@NorthnSouthHomestead me too! Be blessed!☺

[@amandar7719]

Looks gorgeous! Very clever. Maybe some herbs/garlic on the orchard side of the fence - not near the trellis - that are reachable through the fence by the chickens as the herbs grow, that are natural parasite food chickens can peck on as and when they require it. Perhaps some currant bushes too. Spread the harvest love! 😀 Read that as a tip on one of the chicken websites.

[@evilroyslade2491]

The lady makes a tough and equal working partner, lucky you. Love your team work.

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

You guys are so inspiring. I hope you have many years of enjoyment watching happy chickens, ducks, plants, and trees there after all your hard work.

[@heatherk8931]

That t post tool really makes it nice and takes most of the work out of the chore. Looks really great. Beautiful day😊

[@georgiadabinett6312]

Love the chicken moat concept. Thanks for the videos as always.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

Me too! Great use of space by the road also.

[@BaileyHillsFarm]

we love the Moat idea what a fun way to use that extra space but im glad you came up with extra protection for your bird babies.

[@rhondapierce6816]

Did I hear someone say “ pure GENIUS “?! Love your ingenuity on this dual purpose project 🥰👍🏻👍🏻

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

Agree ❤️👍🏻❤️

[@dhansonranch]

Although I would normally agree about aerial predators, I have to say I lost two 20 pound turkeys one year when an immature Great grey owl got through a hole in the top of my run...so they may not carry them away, but they will eat in place, especially when no activity around as was the case in my run. I think he came back this year as a mature owl, but could not get in...lol. Run looks good though....I like the idea of grapes over some of the runs. Cool project. Take care and God Bless.

[@MsTony1402]

I just love how you live your life! I know it’s hard work but it’s also a dream...

[@debbiealtman4572]

What a nice addition. So many new additions or expansions on your homestead and that’s exciting for all.

[@kevinsherbert2797]

Hello Kevin and Sarah. I've been watching your videos for a few months now, and I enjoy seeing the progress you are making around your place. I'm jealous. It is evident that you care deeply for your critters, and that is key to raising healthy and happy livestock. What is more inspiring to me is the way that the two of you work together. God bless you all.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

Sarah, You now have a huge fence line to plant sunflowers. If you plant on each side, it will give the chickens shade also....like 6 ft sections of sunflowers. Just a thought.

[@simplylv7974]

Hello, love everything you do, you are living my dreams😃 thank you for sharing your life

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

Great comment. I hope you get your dream ❤️

[@robertbass5283]

Love your NEW garden/orchard/chicken run GREAT IDEA ! Looks like a very cool setup ! The Farm is really growing, happy for you guys.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

I love how it turned out also.

[@heidiflanders954]

What a fantastic idea.... Can't wait to see them covered in vines.... I know its for the chickens but if it was me, you might find me under one in the summer with a good book. lol

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

Love the comment

[@virginiacurrey2019]

That is a lot tagged plants. Piglets are so very cute. Anxious to watch this Moat work, for deer and chickens! On the coop door. Just put hinges so you can swing either way. Love to see the ducks talking to each other chattering! How smart to build a trellis over the fences for the chickens.

[@PeekabooCockatiel]

When you were bringing out the plants from the greenhouse it looked like it was on loop with trip after trip. 😂

[@FauxQu]

This may be the best use of a "old" system yet. The possibilities are endless! Aesthetically, educationally, and all around beauty. Well done!

[@lotus....]

Most garden pests fly in and lay eggs directly on the plants and the caterpillars eat them. Grasshoppers also fly. Most beetles can fly. They will bypass the chickens.

[@oldauntzibby4395]

My grasshoppers are wise: they fly, see the chickens and either turn around or fly higher to keep away from them. Once the orchard gets established maybe these folks can let the chickens and ducks free-range around the trees to get some of the bugs that fly over the moat.

[@Elizabeth-rp1pi]

Those were awesome! Well done!

[@smack63]

You always give us great ideas! Thanks so much. We plan on doing this moat system with the arches, but on a smaller scale. Thanks for the idea!

[@ceepark114]

We have a bunch of aerial predators, hawks, eagles and turkey vultures. We saw a hawk follow the chickens as they ran away from him into their outdoor fenced and covered enclosure! He was actually trapped for a while, thankfully the hens had run into their coop. I like that gas powered T Post pounder!

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

That post pounder is fabulous! Thank goodness your chickens were safe.

[@curiouscat3384]

I've watched so many homesteaders do that routine of carrying seedlings in and out of the greenhouse during the transition of seasons. Seems a shame to have to still spend so much time doing that menial task during an extremely busy time of year. If I were building a greenhouse I would do separate covers for the top and sides. Install a rod along the bottom of the top cover, jigger a rope and pulley system (like a window roller shade) and roll that sucker up at least halfway to the peak. This would also make it quick and easy to drop the cover in a flash if a storm rolls through.

[@margaretbedwell58]

Those sides do roll up and I was wondering the same thing...why not jus roll up the sides. That's a lot of walking twice a day.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

Good thinking.

[@littleflockontheprairie4871]

Great idea for the chicken moat!! Yes, grapes or raspberries or maybe even a good climbing roses for rosehips!

[@shalamacpherson3011]

good morning guys!! I love the arch trellises, such a wonderful multi purpose idea. Is there any way ya'll could do a video on how you manage your time for getting everything done? That has been such a difficult thing to nail down in my own life 😅 I'm amazed at how much ya'll accomplish.

[@susieclark1498]

The piglets are so cute, I love seeing all of the animals. You two are the best communicators, you give so much information, that laypeople like me can understand. God Bless your entire family.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

Love the comment ❤️👍🏻❤️

[@loriy7532]

Your such a handy guy , I think it would take you five minutes to remount the chicken door on the out side. I love what you are doing on your farm . The animals are very lucky to have you..

[@CassieDavis613]

Good morning from another early bird

[@samanthabloggins1775]

It will be fun to see when the plants are in full growth later in the year. Thanks for your videos, they are such fun to watch.

[@mjk6814]

Maybe put water under each of the predator shelters to encourage the ducks and chicken to use them.

[@Cheylan8803]

Thank you for all your great videos. I am 57 yrs old and this is the first time I learned where the seeds are on a sunflower from watching your Aug 29, 2020 vid. I grew a couple one time a few years ago and threw them away because I just thought they didn't produce. Can't wait to grow some now that I know. A lot of people don't know this so thank you for your teachings.

[@kimberlydreiske9349]

You may want to put solar auto chicken door with timer so they can get out early and you don't have to hurry each morning to keto them out.

[@rociinolte9473]

Such a beautiful homestead,so well taken cared.

[@TheDealDepot]

Good morning! We are thinking about doing the same thing with our chickens not around our garden you guys inspired us to do this idea! And we also built a chicken coop out of pallets! I’m gonna build a smaller version of the big one for scoop around the garden! We made a video on the coop on our channel and will be doing the fencing soon!

[@tuba_ogtheuniquelybeardeda7572]

These are one of the best ideas you guys have come up with, yet. Kind of a "set it and forget it" benefit to the farm. It may take a light amount of work, but for the most part God and the rain do the work. Brilliant! Many prayers!

[@JTFarmGirlLife]

Have you done a video on how you plan, purchase and store all your animal feed? I don’t remember one and I assume you guys buy in bulk? Just an idea! Thanks for the updates!!

[@uprootfarming1215]

I think they do because it is cheaper to

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

Great question JCT

[@KennethHaynes]

You guys make such a great team! I love the way y'all work together to get things done around the homestead. Blessings!

[@79PoisonBreaker]

Bald eagles are actually mostly scavengers, surprised me when found that out. I wonder about skunks and other small predators like mink or weasel as they can decimate a flok aswell.

[@aretha511]

Every thing is looking so nice . Love Yahs. Bless your Hearts.

[@dojodance]

I had a golden eagle get one of my ducks in a 4x4ft area, the Eagle got all caught up in the fence but eventually flew out after dropping the dead duck. So it does happen unfortunately, and I learned my lesson to always have cover.

[@samfinn487]

Super good idea. Anxious to see it when the vines grow a good canopy and the chickens are enjoying the run.

[@ronaldcummings6337]

It would be really cool if eventually your whole most was covered!

[@clarechomyn9686]

The chickens would need sunny areas as well but the arches covered in green will look beautiful.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

@@clarechomyn9686 or Roses since it is by the road. ❤️

[@suedalimonte7863]

Such a great idea for protection and growing. Around the moat would be a great place for some of your sunflowers too. Your videos are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@stanleypennock2118]

The trellis idea is great! Would they work for sweet potatoes possibly as well as the squash and cucumbers? Bless ya all!

[@ronaldcummings6337]

Sweet potatoes add more roots wherever the vines make soil contact and more tubers, so I don't think trellising them would be advantageous.

[@sashcraft51]

The chickens will eat the vines.

[@karenjo6963]

Looking through the comment..I like the Rose suggestion. A nice old fashioned climber that the bees and hummingbirds will love. Much love to your family. Thank you for sharing.

[@karenholdingmyown]

What are you doing for water for the chickens and the ducks? I so wish I had the homestead you all have! Tough doing things alone. God bless!

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

There is water in there for the chickens and ducks.

[@karenholdingmyown]

@@LivingTraditionsHomestead I didn’t doubt that I just didn’t know if it was just in the coop or outside as well and what you were using. I know you take beautiful care of your animals❤️

[@lisalowe6922]

I really love this idea of the double fence and letting the chickens run in it; and now with the trellises, it's going to be cool for the chickens, productive, and cool to look at.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

It is a great idea indeed.

[@praneshharipersad6951]

Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦 Just thinking out loud here, would the deers not be able to eat whatever you are planting on these trellises... If there is a possibility of it, Kevin this would be a great spot for you to hunt during deer season

[@auntym4729]

Great idea, but hunting season is after harvest

[@roli3342]

not very sporting - luring the deer to their death

[@debbiedempsky8160]

Super cool idea! Can't wait to see each of these arbors covered with vines. Great way to add some vertical gardening while giving the chickens some shade as well.

[@loobylou582]

Early birds? Almost lunchtime in UK. Thanks for such interesting videos.

[@CassieDavis613]

5:39 AM in Texas.

[@mikeburdick2709]

I like the idea of the doubled fence run and the arched cattle panel covers not only are great protection but add esthetics to your farm. 👍👍

[@kprairiesun]

Looks like you need more piggy bowls!

[@mrmacgregorshomestead233]

Lol..i thought the SAME THING! 😆

[@lynnbetts4332]

Yes. That spotted runt keeps getting pushed out.

[@vandygreatjobwatchingmahon7420]

Wow, nice to see the piglets. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@supriyaallampati9198]

Love from india guys 😁😁😁

[@donnabowers1317]

What a great addition to the chicken moat. There’s so many things that you could grow over that fencing. Somebody said maybe grapes. But it could be just about anything, green beans anything that grows on a vine. It’ll be fun to watch what’s your next move.

[@cterrier]

Time for an automatic Chicken Door Opener. Also what do the Ducks do about Water?

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

There is water in there for the chickens and ducks.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

An automatic chicken door would be great. We really want one of those...but they are costly.

[@jamjar5716]

The moat will be even more beautiful with flowering trellises!

[@dennissherwood9952]

Where can the plant label printer be bought?

[@sharylfuller9277]

Please share where to buy

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

Great question. That thing is a big time...time saver. Lol

[@notthereyethomestead8413]

The cattle panel hoops are so helpful, and this another creative way to use them!! Thank you for sharing with all of us! Bkessings in abundance!!

[@deb5710]

When you mentioned predators from the air, I remembered an incident where a Chicken Hawk flew onto my Mothers patio, caught a cardinal at the birdfeeder. Then just sat there on top of one of the lawn chairs with the bird in its clutch. My Mom quickly ran to the door with a broom to get the Chicken Hawk to release the songbird, but it was to late the cardinal was dead. In short, Chicken Hawks are real bold hunters and not afraid of humans, when it comes to the hunt.

[@Emeraldwitch30]

I have bald eagles and merlins and a tiny little one called a kestrel I just ran fishing line over my coop yard (no free range here too many predators ) it works well. But I have rabbits and ground hogs all over due to my wood pile being a safe haven. The bald eagle seems only interested in the rabbits and ground hog.

[@melodyclark4347]

@@Emeraldwitch30 I've never heard the fishing line trick. Thank you. God bless you.

[@virginiamesko6369]

I respect how you share lessons learned. It is so helpful to others.

[@marycouper6727]

You're going to have some fat happy chickens eating all those bugs!

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

Lol great comment

[@joannmahaffey1068]

Cattle pannel arches. Brilliant dual purpose thinking. love it.

[@karongoodine3288]

I was sad your video didn't come in closed caption. I'm deaf. Have a Blessed day

[@Stoffmonster467]

You have to wait a few hours. Watch tomorrow, and subtitles will be there.

[@Emeraldwitch30]

@@Stoffmonster467 i agree it usually gets CC the next day. I watch several videos from other countries and while subbed to them I have to wait about 24 hours for most to be CC in English Watch some of their older videos till its ready lol. Im bad about binge watching lol

[@stepone6159]

@Karon Goodine. Did you see Uta Hill's comment about subtitles?

[@karongoodine3288]

@@stepone6159 yes, thanks

[@starlakelsey2782]

I love it when a great idea comes together! Well done!!

[@shellisspace]

You can tell the ducks don't like the chickens, stayed away in coop, then when feeding time came, they held back, one went in, told other 2 quick get in here at the end, they are a little and then said "ok that's good, let's get away from them" lol

[@vger9942]

The chickens and ducks are gonna be so happy!

[@jackiekitchennowordsneeded587]

Like I’m always saying you really think things out and do a great job. I really am for keeping things looking neat and tidy. I am excited to see the fruits of your labor. Blessings.

[@neilharris1948]

Thanks for all you do in sharing your journey with us

[@lieuwina]

It is lovely to see your fun projects that you do over the homesteads. You have come so far Kevin and Sarah. Hope the girls are well? and how are your parents enjoying it there? Kevin, hope they have settled in well. I love your moat and well done to all the hard work you did with putting up the fencing, looks fantastic.

[@stephaniechavez9422]

the arches are a great idea! and will look great when they are covered with the plants.

[@curiouscat3384]

Love watching your well researched work! My chickens free range on my 2/3 acre permaculture yard and garden. Interestingly, At mid day they go under my russian olive bush (big evergreen gangly thing with small berries in spring) for a siesta. They NEVER go into the coop during daylight hours except to lay eggs. They split their time between dense shade under the pecan trees and other shrubs in the leaf mold foraging for worms and beetles, out in the sunshine in the grass to get a variety of bugs but they always run for the bushes when afraid of predators. So your idea of growing vegetables/vines over the cattle panel is great for summer and it would be amazing to eventually plant food bearing vines along the fence. My conclusion is that they prefer shelter from the sun and only spend a couple hours a day out in the direct sunny "pasture" area. Another feature is they like to do their daily dust baths in loose soil, on the sunny side of a wall for protection. Their favorite "walls" are a large tree trunk, my garage, or on the edge of a tight cluster of berry bushes. Just offering suggestions for continued improvements to the moat for optimum happy chicken environment :)

[@meharris0925]

A deer can jump in the corners straight on. You need to add a post or something in those corners. Hard to explain, but pause your video at 6:17 and you will see the deer can jump one fence to get in the moat.

[@kathyfernaays8309]

Wow...everything is coming along great!!

[@kellicourt1688]

Morning glory would be so pretty planted on panels near chicken Moat 😀😀

[@herbhouston5378]

Another great project... made better because you did it together.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

Absolutely