This 1 COOP Upgrade Will Keep Our CHICKENS safe From PREDATORS!

[@LumnahAcres]

Chicken Guard Automatic Chicken Door bit.ly/2T8wUAd use Promo code ALUM10 for 10% off

[@mariosgnd]

I wish I could buy one, but unfortunately they are not shipping in Greece 😞

[@giantpaws]

Can you share the link for GoFundMe?

[@therumor99]

@@giantpaws www.gofundme.com/f/lifesaving-transplants-for-eric-lovrien

[@izarat]

@@mariosgnd go to www.amazon.co.uk tha to vris ekei.

[@francesbruno8445]

Will you get Flashing predictor lights for this new brooder?

[@heatherd.9390]

Your daughter Olivia makes my momma heart happy. From pretend coffee shop to running with the goats... she is clearly a very happy child. Her smile makes her eyes sparkle. Heather🇨🇦

[@johnhyman3549]

The running of the goats with Miss Olivia was the best thing I've seen in a long time. Made me smile. Thanks for providing us the opportunity to experience a digital homestead experience. I enjoy your adventures so much. God bless.

[@betpatpatten3840]

How about using an old sheet of linoleum (plastic kitchen flooring) to cover the floor in the chicken building you just built. It would make the floor a whole lot easier to clean when you have to shovel it out and will keep your flooring in better shape longer. I saw it done by another modern homesteader and thoughtit was a good idea.

[@kenthorsen4558]

I'm always amazed that the beginning of winter we bundle up at the first 30 degrees and by the end of winter we are down to sweatshirts.

[@LumnahAcres]

It is so funny how that happens!

[@bearrivermama6414]

Ha ha! Yep! And at 40 the kids are breaking out their shorts 😂 it is-31* F here this morning ugh.

[@katesisco]

It's the sunshine!!. After 3 months of dim sun we here are ready for that sun EVEN IF it means colder.

[@pemghustlewomanlife6425]

Ashes is a purifier I learn this many years ago. Adding ashe to the compost is an excellent idea. 👍

[@donaldk.macbaird5248]

Ashes are also used to make soap along with lye.

[@fayflemister8374]

Loved watching the goats running out of the barn to Olivia, so funny and cute. Just love Hope!

[@bobthecat6188]

I think you should build a farm shop next ,you have a ready made manager in Olivia ,you could make a fortune with that smile 😃

[@kimclayton7728]

I love seeing cute little Olivia playing shop keeper! It warms my heart ❤️

[@jclives5232]

You could screw a piece of rubber mat (doormat) over the hinges keeps it clear.

[@bearrivermama6414]

Kylie Francis 👍🏻smart thinking.

[@heaven-is-real]

i like that idea

[@williamcrane8236]

Ben rubbing a chicken guard for 7 months now. Works great on lux setting. Early on I had a couple chickens stuck outside but they got used to being in before dark now. They say there bats ate good for a year, but batteries are cheap, chickens too but the time to get them productive is priceless, might change them like your smoke detector.

[@MBFModernHomesteading]

I have the exact same giant piece of ice/snow, whatever you want to call it ready to slide off of our metal roof also. Last year they started sliding off in the morning sun....it acted as an alarm clock that day, sounded like an earthquake haha :)

[@kaycox5555]

You are all so adorable as a family....and hard working. Love how Olivia is the new 'goat herder'!!!!!

[@QueenIam317]

Olivia needs a big playhouse/food stand! Your carpentry skills are awesome

[@gkevineady49]

Your friends in Phoenix NEED to hear you say, "This 30 deg. weather sure is nice."

[@kurtchild6360]

Why in the door? seems like every time you want to use the door you’ll have to move the ramp, why not just next to the door so you don’t have to move the ramp every time you use the door. Just a thought

[@heatherd.9390]

I didn't quite catch the reasoning behind that either.

[@dmd537]

Hello, your. Light sensor will be inside Thank you all you do you have a great family, it is great to see great family farming. Take care

[@barbarabrand190]

I love your handiwork. And I love the interaction of Olivia and the goats. It's like watching Snow White and the seven dwarfs.

[@Hugo_Overthere]

1. Don't add wood ashes to your garden soil. Food crops require acidic soil, and wood ash is extremely alkaline. Alkali is why they make bar soap with wood ash. 2. Chickens are not herbivores. They require meat protein. That's why your egg production drops so drastically in winter without grublies. It's also why yard eggs are better and more plentiful.

[@Lonewolf_1776]

Lol

[@terryrussel3369]

My information is late spring for western PA. Forget the darn groundhog he's a pampered pet ! Even the Old Farmer's Almanac is calling for cold, flurries and/or a 'snowstorm' for regions 3,6,7 especially the end of March !

[@cameroncooper9954]

You might remember that it get darker inside the coop before it does outside, you could have chickens still out when it closes

[@cathiwim]

@Lumnah Acres, Al, the ramp’s gonna be in your way when you go in the people door. What were you thinking? 😉

[@madampolo]

@@cathiwim Seems like we all think like you do. I didn't think of the darker inside traps chickens outside comment. That's true. Seems like an overall bad installation.

[@janetwithers7427]

That is a nice chicken door. Glad to see some warmer weather. Great ash for the compost pile. 💖🐔🐐

[@straubdavid9]

Good mornin New Yolk City .... are you putting a water collector on the new Chicken Chalet? Maybe you can use an apple tree branch for the roosting pole in the Chicken Chalet since you are cutting up the trees anyway .... free lumber to re-purpose instead of turning it all into ash? Have a nice Friday & weekend AL, Gina & Olivia ... take care.

[@davidklimek7999]

By installing the automatic door in the entry door, you will have to remove the ramp when you want or need get in the chicken coop!

[@LumnahAcres]

Yes but we don’t use the door to go into the coop very often. We collect the eggs from the outside of the nesting box.

[@izarat]

I agree with David.

[@madampolo]

I agree with David. Bad decision.

[@geo.miller7808]

David Klimek no I don’t think so. He’ll have to raise the ramp & lock in place first, then he can open the coop door.

[@jamesdeffenbaugh5166]

@@LumnahAcres yes, understand that, but if it freezes like the one on NYC. Will you be able to raise it to get in?

[@brucealvarez9263]

The light sensor for my PulletShut door is inside the barn and still opens/closes the door fine, yours should be fine inside. When it was outside operation was well before it was light in the coop (converted stall 8' from the wall with the windows) in the morning and after it was too dark to see outside at night.

[@patricksadventures1839]

You have one happy busy family full of beautiful animals and Pets...

[@jameswitte5167]

Was thinking the treads might be in a shallow V shape with a drain space at the middle ... Might lessen ice buildup on the ramp ... No ramp roof ??? ... Love the dragon steam release ... Hate all the ads from gofundme after making a donation ...

[@onlyinmissouri]

Don’t forget to build the overhang to protect the door and ramp 🤗

[@francineclave2207]

Al I have a CONTENT IDEA.... could you please do a time lapse of the snow falling off your workshop roof? When Glenn and I drive around Hampshire we think it’s amazing the way snow slips off a metal roof. Sometimes we are in awe at how far it sticks over the edge without falling, but we rarely get to experience “THE FALL”...... I think it would be super cool to see that happen. Thanks...

[@IShallNotBeSilent]

It will also pull the gutters off your building.

[@70acres]

I like that there is very little plastic in the packaging! Great move, Chicken Guard! I love the door/ramp for the new coop, great design. Man, I love me some good Mexican food. I hope you saved me some! Blessings to all.

[@endymoreno7382]

Its so nice to see you work it makes me get up of bed and do something

[@williamcrane8236]

Whoa, the light sensor is on the unit, ir will close the door when it's dark in the coop which may be way earlier then outside. I wish they would make a remote sensor. My other coop is running a ladies first door. Ir uses a solar panel for open and close and charges the batteries ta boot BUT nice love the cord from the panel so I had to ot it in metal flex conduit. They were eating it like licorice!

[@alanmcclusky]

If it doesn't solar charge put the control box on the outside with a hole through the door on two rollers for the lift cord regards my friend love your videos best regards Alan

[@rajeevmehrotra5842]

If it works, you can easily replicate the same in NYC

[@keithandlindabaldrey7413]

The groundhogs lied Al. Thanks for the great videos. Please stay safe.

[@terraranch1459]

Watching the goats follow Olivia in a straight line was so darn cute. Hugs❤️

[@bobbynash282]

I like that door . A very cool idea one thats multiple functional. An bitties are nothing but poopers. I sure do enjoy them they can be special. We have 1 Cochin that loves 2 stand on my feet. An my speckled Sussex just gotta be petted.

[@bearrivermama6414]

Love Olivia's job training! She's going to be employee of the month in no time! Your a great daddy Al! I'm sure you know this but maybe a read can get something from this.... wood ash is fantastic for ice covered walkways. Gives you traction without wrecking the surface below.👍🏻

[@gruntqueen]

Excellent on icy paths too and becomes a great soil amendment when the ice melts

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Al since you have some warm weather could you move the hay feeder for the goats? Thanks for helping Eric. They are going to need all the help they can get.

[@jepurl1]

Do whatever you can to continue to foster the great attitude from Olivia--it is such a blessing.

[@eclecticpsyche8305]

Spring is coming early alright, at least down here. At the beginning of February I killed a rattlesnake and geese have been flying back in as well. Allergies are kicking up and the plants are flowering.

[@kayashmore4296]

Wow those chickens know when no crunchy treats are coming so less eggs? Smart chicks.

[@emwagner]

You should put a little round over (to remove the sharp edges) on the treads of the ramp. Chickens could get bumble foot from sharp edges which would never heal. Wouldn't heal because chickens are always on their feet. Just a suggestion.

[@SunshineCountryChickens]

Great idea Im going to try electric fencing to keep my babies safe

[@marionward5958]

How about a few holes drilled into damp just above cross timbers to stop water pooling there?

[@mommabears993]

We're having the same issue in northern NJ. one tree already budded out due to this insane weather and we had to pull the tap. MUCH less sap this winter. :(

[@freepress8451]

With the coop's hinged bottom tray, you could also make a hinged top cover.

[@clmierau]

I get a kick out of the walk-up window skit that you and Livi do , she is so clever how she responds to your requests!

[@deaksbear]

Please when you are scraping things off your cutting board use the non sharp part of your knife.. it will make the sharp edge last longer.. and it's just a terrible noise too! Lol

[@codemonkey2k5]

Something to consider with the new Chicken door. Since it is inside the light sensor is probably not going to work as you would like. Especially during bad weather.

[@IShallNotBeSilent]

You guy's have done much in a year's time. Be Blessed!

[@mwilliamshs]

guys* year's*

[@diannsmith4625]

Olivia needs a homemade playhouse/store.

[@vivianwilliams2216]

Looking forward to seeing the chicken move in !

[@suemitchell1354]

The ladies are going on strike because of no treats, Moose told them to do it. Moose is the man!

[@annewade4228]

Al, you need to make Olivia a playhouse. She really enjoys using the chicken coop as an Icecream stand. What will she do when it’s full of chickens?

[@ruthgail]

the nesting box door needs a chain to keep it level when getting eggs.

[@jamesgoodman6243]

Another OUTSTANDING Video Al be safe God bless. Jim

[@badcompany3057]

Interesting installation location. I'm sure you have a good reason.

[@tonygrimes13]

Bad Company - If it was put to left of door there would be less space for roosting poles.

[@badcompany3057]

@@tonygrimes13 Check

[@karlgraham7034]

Could you try to put the coop ramp on a pulley to raise the ramp at night for additional protection for the chickens and to keep the weather off of it

[@tonygrimes13]

Karl Graham - When door closes protection is there? What did you no understand about the installation???

[@davidconley3610]

Very much enjoy your carpentry skills! And the wife always makes me hungry in the end!

[@ericmann8347]

Al - your Barista is great! Quick question - why place the Chicken Guard in the Door instead of the wall like your other coup? Seems simpler to use the "man door" if the "chicken door" and ramp were attached to the fixed door, but I'll bet there's a reason I haven't thought of (like the brilliant idea of putting the Chicken Guard inside to stay out of weather ... Really enjoy your journey ... best to you and your family!

[@LumnahAcres]

If we place the coop door in the door it gives me more room to hang roosting poles

[@alanmcclusky]

I was thinking if they offered two different lifting options on the same unit one normal and one that goes directly out the back of the unit you could drill directly through the door run the lift cord through the door over a nylon roller and mount the control box on the outside directly over the drilled hole witch would leave a neet finish on the outside regards Alan

[@Davidoe24]

90 Degrees, maybe next time use that. Line it with the seem between the planks of the door as you could do that instead of using a level. Just a thought...

[@milt7348]

A work bench is a wonderful thing.

[@ossymike]

😮🇬🇧 You guys are brilliant doing all that on your farm I come to see you everyday good job

[@alicem7869]

You need shelves and boards to hang tools 🔨 so your counters are clear

[@teardropadventures]

Hope the door opener works on the inside of the coop.

[@gringoloco47]

Hola desde España, a mi hija Carmen, de 5 años, le encanta que esteis aprendiendo español.

[@elizabethmacdonald4605]

Good mauhnin Lumnah Acres!great work on the chicken coop door! Dinner looked really delicious also. Take care!

[@Bamaman14k]

Well, we don't know Eric or his situation other than what you told us, but we've come to know you your family and what you stand for. So your word is good enough for us, we made a donation in the Lumnah name hopefully it will help him on his road to recovery, We are also praying for him, God bless you and your family, Jimmy

[@margaretbelotti1765]

Tanner loves them goats

[@NelloCambelli]

Talking about game trails . . . The goats have one of the best.

[@LumnahAcres]

Yes they sure do. They hate getting off of it.

[@virginiareid5336]

New ramp, new chicken guard, and ready for chickens once you place it.

[@onlyinmissouri]

You need to build Livie a playhouse Al!

[@christyn55]

I think Livy needs her own playhouse now

[@swmas02]

Hi, Al, I noticed gina doesn't drive the Mule truck she always a passenger, and also Olivia doing a great job with the goats.

[@davelawson2564]

how can lady ride mule ?! LOL !

[@tonygrimes13]

Mike Smith - You mean Olivia!

[@Beth11271]

Minus the goat milk whip cream, i'll take a sundae too

[@runaboutfarm2996]

You should check inside your coop everyday. Chickens don't always lay their eggs in the next boxes. Also one could be sick or dead in there. I enjoy watching your videos. We have been hobby farmers for 30 years. Horses, cattle, sheep, chickens and one goat.

[@tonygrimes13]

Jennifer Stress - Lumnah Acres have kept chickens for years *"do not have to tell your granny how to suck eggs"*

[@suzanneleblanc1077]

We got a snow storm last night

[@believeinyourself7511]

Could you please post a video of the ages and names of all your goats.

[@YAorNAmovies]

All of these Opinions on the door in door. Geez! Im sure Al has thought of all of the things mentioned and still decided to do it this way. And hey if it doesn’t work out its an easy fix. Thanks for all the great content Lumnah family.

[@tonygrimes13]

Liz Piccione-Volger - A common sense comment!!!

[@deniselittlejohnsolar2712]

Would love to see how the boys sleep in their stall. Can you put the camera inside?

[@annar6430]

Invasion of Privacy as Al might say!

[@jenng2454]

My guess is all curled up together especially on cold nights, but they wouldn’t want us knowing that 😂

[@tulasu6664]

“It’s a chicken. What are ya gonna do? They like to poo all over the place.” haha

[@chuckblack9410]

Might be above freezing but I still the "snap-crackle-pop" as you walked. Sad to say, not out of the woods (winter) yet I'm afraid.

[@MsCaterific]

💙I'm surprised you installed the automatic chicken door in the human door. Won't that be annoying if you have to go in and out of the coop?

[@tonygrimes13]

Ca Bo - Why!!!

[@SOHN32]

How your yoke color doing. Have you thaught abt adding corn and sunflower seeds too the chicken feed. That or try fermented feed when get warmer.

[@tonygrimes13]

SOHN32 - It's *Yolk* not *Yoke*

[@sandrafarley2966]

How is it going to get the sun up and down on the inside of the coop.

[@pauldooling6043]

are you sure moose can't slip through between the lower bars of the new coop? he looks like he might be skinny enough to

[@WalkScripture]

Paul Dooling this new coop is for Rusty and his girls. Moose is staying at New Yolk City

[@pauldooling6043]

right you are shanna! and now that you said that i remember that. it's not easy getting old!

[@wallaceloper637]

How are the other chickens doing?

[@williampaterson1706]

I think a few of your goat's have a good few babies in them good luck

[@connierifenburg9758]

What about the roof over the ramp. Here’s your chance to see if it keeps the snow off the ramp.

[@dawndrake5833]

Ok, so I have. I’ve been binge watching since Coviid-19. Watch the current ones and then dive deep into the last 4 years.

[@jacklo2801]

I am enjoying trying some of the dishes I see you make on here. The other day you made Chicken soup and I tried that. Awesome. I would like to try the Southwestern dish you made on this video, but need to know what the ingredients are that are not readily apparent. Do you think you could add recipes in the links? Keep up the good work. I so enjoy your daily videos.

[@joycemetheny8338]

In about ten years you're gonna be watching these vids of you and Livvie playing dairy Queen and the tears will be flowing . You're a lucky man Alcide !

[@flbeachinggirl]

Building yourself a ramp. ☺️

[@reginagibson1908]

I’m gonna guess you have ordered a green house kit to put in the old part of the apple orchard.

[@lesliescully3544]

Chicken guard says it only works to a certain temp. We get to -20f. Have you had it stop at low temps?

[@LumnahAcres]

we can get colder than that here. We haven't had any issues with the cold the only issues we've had is it getting rained on and then freeze and the door freeze shut.

[@arthurjurkowitsch9785]

Good morning. Are you going to free range your chickens now or are you still having the mobile coop with the electric fencing ? We are still on the fence on free range or a mobile coop with fencing . Keep up the great work and stay warm.

[@dailylife6432]

Are you going to build a lean to over the chicken gaurd to protect it from the elements.

[@tonygrimes13]

Roy Stacey - It's on the inside!!!

[@bobbynash282]

Goodmorning Lumnah acres from alabama. I can only imagine what all the below freezing is like. We didnt get the normal low teens or single digits like usual. Hope it gets much better for you. Concerned a mild winter is followed by worse than usual summer in the south. With normal temp in summer thats alot. For older people an critters.

[@Cahmann19]

Weed em and Reap had pigs maybe you could get a couple of them for your homestead.