This Is How It’s Built

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Ben’s getting started on the big Ram Pen build for our friends at Roots & Refuge Farm. For those wanting to know how they go together, Ben gives an explanation of the how the panels are built.
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[@biointheknow]

I think during Spring, Summer and Fall if they follow the cows on day 3 that optimizes the emergence of the maggots from the flies laying eggs in the manure. The maggots provide the chickens pure protein, which they figure out real quickly, and obviously they keep the fly population down/in check so they aren't bothering the hell out of the livestock (and people).

[@dianelively8582]

What a wonderful cycle of life. I never thought of it that that they would keep the flies down too, nice. 👍🏼⛄️🎄

[@biointheknow]

@@dianelively8582 and it can cut your feed requirements by 20-30% depending upon how many cows you have.

[@lshaffer1980]

You guys should do like a year end review. Highlight all the new things and progress on the homestead. I have watched every video but still think the recap would be great.

[@suesmith5033]

I live in Iowa. I've never had my house creak with my ears popping like last night. At one point I thought hail was hitting the house. No debris was hitting the house. So many circulation around and overcwhere I live. Acreage, trees, power poles down all over. Very scary night, but everyone here is ok. Property xan be cleaned up and rebuilt life can't. Praying fir everyone affected by these storms.

[@cr4939]

Appreciate your thoughts and prayers for our community here in Ky.

[@fraslavko1]

Simple Living Alaska uses lights in the coop to fool the hens into laying eggs in winter....just a thought.

[@robertburns3014]

I hope you are offering to teach your boys (and your daughter when she is old enough) these great skills that ya'll possess. Welding, wood working, metal working, cooking, construction, animal husbandry, etc. Your children will be MILES AHEAD of their peers with these skills in their "tool box." You're probably already doing this anyway but I just want to encourage you to train them all with your wonderful knowledge and experience. 🙂

[@debbielamb2432]

One lady in Kentucky has 39 house guests shes amazing sending prayers to all in Kentucky 🙏🙏🙏🙏💕

[@kaycompton8983]

For the grease stains in clothes: rub white lard/crisco into the grease stains with an old toothbrush then rub in Dawn. That should get the dirt out and make the stain go away...

[@denisewilson8367]

My brother was a carny for awhile. Bcuz rides are so greasy they add a can of Coke to each washer load.

[@Lucky_5090]

Huh!? Im going to try that! Thanks

[@gailhitson6722]

Organic cold processed coconut oil is a product useful for removing grease and oil type stains. Good as a deoderant too, because though it's an oil, it washes out easily when used by itself. Great to use on fungi, molds, mildew, bacteria, viruses, and anything in between. It reminds me of organic based whole raw honey, in that it has so many uses. Once witnessed a veterinarian use it on the wound of a baby seal where dead tissue had to be cut off his little flipper. The doc slipped his hand in a large jar of the stuff, and slathered it on the raw wound right before applying bandaging. Amazing substances!

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

If all of your hens are over a year old, they will slow down this time of year. If you have pullets coming to maturity in the fall, they will lay all winter. I always try to have a couple of pullets on hand to I have enough eggs for my family during the winter. Thank you for mentioning my fellow Kentuckians. (I'm east, in no danger)

[@jenlynn401]

Hey fellow Kentuckian! We are in Estill County! Thank you guys for mentioning our fellow Kentuckians that need sooo much help!

[@irili100]

I really like watching your video. You might think my ideas are good for you. Last time I thought it might be best to attach the mineral box to the milking station instead of it being separate. 2. Do you just want the chickens to disperse the cows' poop? Because if you wait another two days they will be able to eat the larvae of the flies and thus get extra protein and this will also lower the amount of flies in the area. I hope I was able to help with something to improve life. Thank you, with great love.

[@herronhomesteadchronicles]

We have learned (we live about 25 min away from the closest hardware store) as far as parts and materials go that you can look on line and it will tell you if they have any in the store or not. We also call ahead to see if they have what we need to.

[@melsolomon8256]

I love how homesteading makes old old ways new again but better. When I see the chickens following the cows. And pigs telling the soil. I think about old McDonald farms from the past before industry destroyed the food system in the name of so called efficiency.

[@hanorabrennan8846]

What's Crisco? European asking? Many thankks.

[@gailhitson6722]

The chemical age, brought to us by WWII. My dad and stepdad fought fiercely in that war, and I have respect for all those who did it, but we were left with both good and bad.... the onslaught of chemicals and the scientific laboratory doing things "better." Mother Nature had a bit longer to perfect these things than scientists. I think I'll stick with her ways a little longer.

[@cheekymonkey666]

when our chickens slack off laying its because they were cold... i added a heat lamp in the coop and added more hay in each laying box.... worked good....

[@Nancy-zk9dj]

I thought it was the daylight that made them slow down! I put a light in my small coop for extra hours of light, but it might have been the warmth!

[@racheallbjornberg836]

I live in Minnesota and when my birds slowed on laying I added a higher protein feather fixer feed. I also let them free feed. I made a 5 gallon water proof, scratch proof feeder with a bucket and 3 pvc elbows. My birds do have a LED light in the coop which probably helps. Also TSC will match competitor pricing on things. As long as the store it is matching isn't hours away. Doesn't have to be the exact brand cause they even do it with store brands. So for instance I have a store called fleet farm. If their store brand feed is on sale for a 50lb bag TSC will match their 50 lb feed store brand. Good for future use.

[@alisonshanahan9529]

I'm so impressed by the excellent job the guinea hogs are doing. Your hillside looks bare, such a huge difference to a year ago.

[@minnesotagal507]

The Midwest derecho was wild as well, so many tornadoes and up to 100 mph winds.

[@mattsara2802]

Hope you made it through alright. We just had strong winds but I know south of us in good hue had tornados.

[@jeanettalewallen2896]

TN also was hit hard. Prayers for all. Love watching your family.

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

Meg, a channel called Rain Country on KZbin tells how to use a dehydrator to dry eggs to a powder for storage. GOD bless

[@Warcity777]

You could make kits for these and sell them to people all over the usa.

[@tomrausch7014]

Oooh, I like that! Made in the USA 🇺🇸!

[@margaretbedwell58]

Great job on the ram frames, I am so sorry you are not able to find the wheels. Something else sitting out in the ocean. I guess you have already checked with Miah to see if they have any down their way. Good luck. Guess the chickens are telling you they are just way too busy to lay eggs. Yall have a Blessed day.

[@lindakurtz2653]

My SIL lives on the beach in LA and said she can see 40 barges just sitting out there waiting to be unloaded.....

[@margaretbedwell58]

@@lindakurtz2653 Isn't that sad. Everybody loses in this situation. I feel bad for the stores that don't have their merchandise, but I wonder also about the sailors on those ships. When will they get to go home, wherever that many be.

[@lindakurtz2653]

@@margaretbedwell58 so sad. I'm a silver lining kind of gal so hoping it helps folks realize a lot of their "needs" may really be "wants"

[@margaretbedwell58]

@@lindakurtz2653 True. I just hope and pray these sailors get to go home and be with their families.

[@maryjemison1101]

My prayers for Kentucky and it’s people 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@soniaspangenberg8557]

My 25 slacker chickens are giving me 1 egg a day now! I feel your pain. Nice job on the cow pies so we have to cut them a break I guess. 😉

[@donniecarter4981]

If you will allow a few of your hens to set and raise you a few pullets each year. You will have young pullets laying during winter. And then you can send the oldest hens to freezer camp.

[@archaprice3372]

Ben and Meg, I love you! You both are amazing people, gifted by God with creative talents and kindness. Thank you for sharing your lives, it makes my day when you post, it feels like a visit from family!

[@lindakurtz2653]

You look whuppped! Hope you got to relax and recharge.. Hoping one of your viewers knows of a source for the wheels?

[@tessie652001]

We got three sons in Iowa they said they are ok praise god . Us in Michigan where we are lotta trees down in forests . And some road ways . Prayers for Kentucky GODBLESS them and help them recover fast .

[@SewFrancine6120]

Ben, I was thinking about you purchasing metal for this project, Garret from My little Homestead mentioned that he uses old metal bed frames for projects around their homestead. Up-cycle at its very best

[@greggmcclelland8430]

if you put a light in the chicken coop on a photo eye christmas timer, 4-6 hours of extra light will get the chickens back into summer production mode. That increased my production from 3 eggs/day to 2 dozen/day for 36 hens.

[@nelky7436]

Easy tip to remove greasy spots on clothes. I use a little paint brush, apply a generous amount of good quality dishwashing liquid soap on the spots wait 30 min and throw in the wash with rest of the clothes as usual.

[@artmorgan7000]

You might want to try modular. Make your sixteen-foot sides as one piece and posts with wheels separate. then use bolts to connect sides to posts. Much easier to move if needed. Also could be extend if desired with additional sections.

[@suzanneo1124]

Butcher Box bacon is amazing. Their other meats and fish are equally delicious and great quality.

[@kelisurfs247]

1st, I think you should have just bought the wheels from tractor supply. The cost of gas and your time probably was more expensive than just buying Tractor supply's wheels. 2nd, if you want a longer laying season out of your hens you could use a full spectrum light on a timer. That will extend their daylight hours and they will continue to lay. Ben and Megan, love your videos. I like seeing what next you all are doing from day to day. So thanks! 🤗

[@denisebozung126]

I was also surprised that you drove all over instead of using your phones to call ahead and check with the various stores about having the wheels in stock. You must have really needed to get off the property for a break, to drive without first checking.

[@gelwood99]

@@denisebozung126 Sometimes ya just need to get out of the house and drive!

[@stellajeffrey647]

Good evening everyone 👋🏻👋🏻

[@DianeThomson1960]

Perhaps look towards manufactures of the tires you want and approach them as an Original Equipment Manufacturer.

[@sroberts605]

I feel sure you'd need to learn mandarin first!

[@joanneganon7157]

I guess the Barge Grid Lock Is showing itself😝. I wish they took EBT , I just can't cut it in Cash😕. ENJOY 😊. We used to have School /Church clothes . Then change into play cloths or 😲. You mess up enough times you change😉. I feel yah , I had to sit down myself and watch you or pull a Muscle someplace you don't want too😱 Nicely Done Ben, believe it or not I almost became a Welder at the Ship Yard in VA! 58° today.❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️Saturday , Sun 14° Ready or not here it comes, Old Man Winter! 🎄💝 JO JO IN VT 💕😄

[@paintedpilgrim]

Have a look at Aquaponics and Fish farming via the Cape Cod Ark, it might give you a few ideas on how to potentially try and raise fish too.... They have a few videos on KZbin too.

[@Andrea_J]

Gosh, I hope those wheels aren't stuck on a cargo ship!

[@janelupo6023]

Love what you are doing, but understand the challenges. Thank you for acknowledging your up-north neighbors in their challenges, also. May you continue to grow and thrive!

[@adventurefamilyfour1308]

Man, I've been following you guys FOREVER! Love what your doing. It's helped me through so many projects and ideas. Keep it up!

[@heatherd.9390]

To get the grease out of clothing, dampen the spots, squirt a bit of Dawn dish soap into it (small amount) and work it in to the spot then launder the clothing as usual. It works like a charm. Doesn't matter whether it's grease from metal, salad dressing, or oil paint. I had an apron that I used when I did oil paintings and when I had an art show, I wanted it to be cleaned up a bit (I was painting during the show). I scraped off what I could of the dried paint, did the Dawn soap trick on it and believe it or not, it came out looking brand new. Love the videos, Hollar family! Heather🇨🇦

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

May God protect you all from those horrific events, prayers for all affected!

[@tavery2010]

Our chickens did the same, they were molting to grow feathers for winter. I just give some extra grains and a bit of crack corn then put a heat lamp in the coop at night to keep them laying. We usually get eggs all winter.

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Great job Ben! Hope you find some wheels soon.

[@lisaalbarras3029]

Now those are some big beautiful yard birds you got there my friend. Looks like the are really on the job.

[@brenda324]

I froze 5 dozen eggs this spring from my chickens and now I thaw them out to use for baking and scrambling. Slightly oil muffin pan break eggs into the muffin pan slots and freeze put 6 in a small zip lock and then put several small bags into a large freezer bag to keep for use.

[@kennethlane1220]

I don't know if you have a Rural King close to you. I like this farm store so much. I drive about a hour and half to go to one.They have good prices. Maybe you can check them out on line. Good luck on your corral build.

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Nice welding work. You talked about wheels, we checked harbor freight, and atwoods here in the local area they're out. If they had them, we would have purchased them and mailed to you to help.

[@RalphLaurant]

Howdy from central Arkansas: I have been raising Khaki Campbell ducks and they average, I am told, 320 eggs/duck/per year... The last two weeks, I have average 7 to 8 eggs/day/bird... Highly recommend and also, entertaining.. if you don't have ducks... Merry Christmas...!

[@lydiamitchell6814]

Go fishing… you probably have trout, crappie, bass, and catfish near by . And it’s great family fun…. Fill the freezer!

[@kimzwicker562]

Loved the video and you said your knees were tired, your eyes looked tired too. I really love these videos love to see what your doing and my heavens the children are growing so fast.

[@lararabb8888]

I thought Justin went with a solid wheel because the other went flat too much. But that could have been something/body else.

[@christineosborne3155]

Yes, several went flat

[@theunsteadysteader]

Yuppers, thought I seen that on a Rhodes video. After today I am sure Ben.

[@christineosborne3155]

It took me about a month to find wheels for our chick shaw 2.0 Had to get the 24" instead of the 26" Those were nowhere to be found!! Buy extra if you find them-

[@georgeheller2281]

Keep moving the cow, even though there is no grass moving daily spreads fertility and builds soil. If you leave her in one spot you will have more work to do in the spring. You guys are doing great keep going!

[@cassityart7001]

Awe...❤️. I think that was a cow kiss..? 💋🐄. Hahaha. ❤️🌱. Love the ram pens!

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Definitely a cow kiss!

[@carolnelson6601]

I grew up on a farm. Bought very few groceries ever. Chickens need 16% layer feed and 16 hours of light. Keep them warm and add lighting if needed

[@estyria5961]

Go out to your chicken pen with your cookbook and read all the chicken recipes to them. Lol

[@denisewilson8367]

LOL

[@craigstewart6879]

SMOKE ONE WHITCHA

[@cindyhill5970]

On 64 heading towards Lake Lure is a manufacturing place named SunRay... industrial wheels... any size... not inflatable but the metal with silicone on them... my son used to work there and bring home seconds...

[@karenladwig3856]

I love watching you guys!

[@thejunkincolvards8843]

I would love that box!!

[@billyspears5254]

Great content and really relaxing to watch, ie: it's like you are sharing your ordinary day

[@gkiferonhs]

People throw out a lot of small bicycles, could you adapt your pen to ride on bicycle tires?

[@chasingwow4923]

Thank you!♡. We are in Western Ky and it is devastating but still love seeing you all and all you do!♡

[@janmanning4628]

💕🙏

[@Gardendreamsforme]

My chickens haven’t laid eggs since September 😢😢😢😢 they’re getting a little long in the tooth😂

[@missmartpants2269]

I love y'alls videos as much as the rhode's and thats saying something, because I watch Justin do almost the exact same chores all week😆. There is just always something so interesting to do. I need my own land now. God bless!

[@hector131]

Yeeeeesss! Never been so early! Looks amazing! Love from Sweden as always ❤️

[@aquariuslady777]

All the best to you...my relatives outside Mayfield, Ky faired well. Been years since I've been in Mayfield...

[@terryhenderson424]

In this area, when the big guys are out of things we start looking at the small, independent hardware stores, feed and seed stores etc...Have you called tire shops which outfit farm and other equipment; often other equipment is the key.

[@Blackbriars-Shadow]

I bought all my wheels on Amazon. Cheaper and in stock.

[@annamaybeekman5152]

MY DAUGHTER SON IN LAW DAHLIA 7 4 YR. OLD TWINS CORA AND DAISY LIVE ON THEIR 17 ACRE HOMESTEAD IN S. EAST MO. THE TORNADO WENT RIGHT THROUGH THEIR PROPERTY AND WENT PAST THEIR CABIN ONLY 20 FEET AWAY. MANY 100 YR. OLD 100" TREES CAME DOWN ALL OVER. PRAISE GOD THEY ARE OK

[@carolecrystal5907]

Fascinating welding, Ben !!!!

[@Starryspark-ev1kq]

Do you have an Agri Supply near you as well? Good place for all things you are needing.

[@boerinbeton7052]

Why don't you use the wheel on the trailer hitch? Then you can jack it up or down how you require it without cutting the wheels off like you did for Justin Rhodes?

[@hollydolly6630]

We aren't getting eggs either, think they are on strike!!! Love my Chickens 🐔 ❤

[@joecrowder7275]

Add cayenne pepper to your chicken feed. Helps them lay in the winter months better

[@pleasantplacesfarm]

The place is looking great guys! With the drought by us we are already feeding hay to our sheep. We must have just missed you at both tractor supplies and harbor freight. haha. We had to drive around to find parts for our trailer. - Mike

[@tracyzabelle]

I've had a butcher box subscription for about a year so now I do love their Seafood even though I live on the shore butcher boxes Seafood is very good

[@marshamercer]

Have you thought about using Wheelchair wheels? You can somerimes find them at thrift stores and junkyards. I was thinking about using them on a Chickshaw. Maybe not great, bur they are made to hold a lot of wieght at a consistant anount of time. they are thin so may not be good for really muddy areas. just a thought.

[@tomrausch7014]

Unless you use old electric wheelchair wheels. A whole lot of wheelchairs get scrapped when no longer needed. I get used ones and don’t have to deal with a Medicare runaround. It’s much cheaper for everyone,(USA) and I don’t have to go have a doctor sign off that I need one. Duh, I’ve been stuck in a wheelchair for 13 YEARS, still working, still driving.

[@denisscott3073]

Hi meg and Ben and family 👪 just us 2saying hi and thanks for sharing this lifestyle 👍🇬🇧 yes the weather been crazy over here too 🇬🇧keep safe say well and enjoy your lifestyle too 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌

[@melissacasler9017]

call Rural King in morganton - they may have wheels and its not too far away

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

Adding a light will increase egg production in the winter. My wife makes a hot mash from ground corn and adds hot pepper to it. warms them up and their combs get bright red and they lay more eggs.

[@chrisdarrow1738]

Need those cackleberries! Hashbrowns and bacon just aren't quite the same without them.

[@sandoratech]

There's a place in North Judson Indiana called Baileys Discount. They have wheels, I just saw them there weekend before last. They don't sell online but you may be able to contact them and get them shipped.

[@debrezo58]

So far the panels are looking good! I had a feeling the wheels may be a problem. Maybe Jeremiah can get some down by his place? Just a thought ;)

[@mgtmoffat8411]

You had a very productive day there. You deserve a good sit. You all have so much energy! 💕💕🌻🌻

[@hanorabrennan8846]

Ben, keep yourself protected as rheumatism and arthritis are real pains in the arses as most of us Irish can attest! Hope you watch the lovely Daniel on Mossy Bottom, Cali on My Self Reliance on Canada. You are all so sincere and honest.

[@rgh470]

Boy sure looks like your son would like to help, he is hanging out in the background for almost the whole video. Such a nice kid & the perfect age to learn some of your skills, especially because he is so interested in everything you do!

[@jacoblee8311]

Have you considered making the panels to where you can bolt them together? That way you don’t have to take the welder to final destination and if they ever need to move any distance, they can disassemble them.

[@debbiebeckstead9268]

I love to see what your cooking for your family! ❤️

[@KatheWithAnEBurke]

I freeze extra eggs while the girls are laying to help get us through their rest period. I crack eggs into food save deli containers. Some I leave whole, some I’ll scramble.

[@juliedeweese2044]

Bless your family. Thank you for sharing your lives.🙏❤️🎄

[@juliedeweese2044]

Merry Christmas

[@TheYooperGardener]

Loving that giant cast iron!

[@amilynnstapay796]

Pure genius on the chickens and the cow pies! Most excellent! Peace on your doorstep!

[@nicolaiitchenko7610]

Merry Christmas Guys

[@AngieJames4172]

It makes my heart SO happy to see another video so close to the last one. Bacon for life is a great deal as it is SO expensive at the store right now it;s CrAzY! Maybe you can find some used but good wheels around there where you live? If you're in a pinch to get them done. God bless y'all.

[@ambermcfarland6273]

We ran 2 gilt AGH around this summer . Letting them lightly till wow the grass the sprouted awesome they mainly ate the broad leaf weed roots that are hard to get rid of

[@vivaldi1236]

Thoughtful of you to mention Kentucky people & the tornadoes, Thank you for being transparent about ‘Includes paid promotion.’

[@marilynriley5179]

Its raining here in Columbia ,Tennessee. And its raining for the next 3 days

[@MrRoberta0953]

Thanks for putting up more videos.

[@sandybrown9175]

Thanks, 👋❤️🙏