This is gonna be a problem…

[@petergrogan6281]

Been watching for a year and a few months now... have to say never been really interested in chicken farming like this but the way you film these video is unbelievable.... you make every video a story and make it so cinematic.... my favourite KZbin channel right now... unbelievable work

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Peter grogan - thank you so much Peter. That's high praise. We appreciate it!

[@angiemarshall5564]

you know Peter, my grandma had a farmette with chickens and other animals but I never wanted to even collect eggs! However, watching this channel eases like 99.9% of my fears/worries.

[@ThelifeofLauren]

That shot of Johnny Cash coming out of the coop is ACE!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

ThelifeofLauren - thanks!

[@4KidsandaFarm]

That was the slowest chicken coop exit I have ever seen!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

4 Kids and a Farm - we're here to break records. We'll take it!

[@straubdavid9]

I was thinking I've seen slower, but I would be wrong. I had enough time to read War & Peace ..... twice ~8^)

[@copycat6913]

A few months turns into a year. I’ve been here since you’ve hatched out the peacocks. I’ve never realized how long I’ve been watching your channel. Keep it up! You guys are Amazing!

[@julienorthup4945]

Rachel Fisher me too! The first one hatch was the first one I saw.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Rachel Fisher - thank you so much for watching!

[@marythompson704]

I am 80 years young and enjoy your videos very much. May you and your family enjoy your life and have great happiness. Mary Thompson, Eloy, AZ.

[@daisykennon2682]

"Was it worth it?" Turkeys:" gobble gobble gobble. "

[@ILLSTATEPOCKETS]

I’ve been following for a bit over a year now, we enjoy watching White House On The Hill all the birds and the kiddos growing up

[@whitehouseonthehill]

ShougBanz - thank you very much!

[@ILLSTATEPOCKETS]

White House on the Hill very welcome

[@rickchris7698]

Brought back memories from years ago of people I knew who raised birds on micro farms. I remember being told that chickens usually perched facing outward from a solid wall because that made them feel secure. Also, perches indicated the status in the flock, chickens that perched on the top rungs were alpha, while the lower ranking birds were confined to bottom perches, except when it got really cold then all the birds got really chummy with each other. One humble suggestion. If the chicken coop is positioned in an open field, it might be an idea to rig up a sort of lightning rod, especially with thunderstorm season starting up in about a month. Having lived my life in the Midwest and Western U.S., I know lighting can be really nasty. I've heard stories of farmers losing a number of their animals when lightning hit one of their out buildings.

[@eileenjurek6898]

I was thinking the same thing about a lightning rod. Better safe than sorry. I 😊

[@captainnemo2150]

No not alpha they perch where they like.... most outside chikens perch on trees when sun going down.

[@ianwilliams4119]

Try putting Cayenne pepper in there food it helps with laying during the winter look it up ❤️ you guys!

[@lindabliss2904]

Suggestion on ur coop, winter time...add some hay to the bottom, so they have a resting spot and protect them from the cold. It's like watching the pets walking on the grids in a pet store.

[@glendacarpenter5300]

when the rooster came out and crowed like that, it was epic, almost like he was saying I LIKE! bow to me, LOL

[@whitehouseonthehill]

glenda carpenter - 😂

[@LadyMeggo]

I’ve followed this channel for so long now. I feel like part of the family. I just had to recommend my friend to check out your channel, since she herself, has a farm 😊

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Meg Smith - thank you so much for sharing our content!

[@dbh072006]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful family with us!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

dbh072006 - thank you!

[@littlebopeepcattery2186]

Monarch is a beautiful bird!

[@angiporter2863]

You and your family have grown so much! Love your videos from the beginning!!!!! God is blessing you and your hard work! Thank you for being a wonderful example of family values! And chickens!!!!!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Angi Porter - thank you, Angi!

[@marthareedy]

Love the rooster crowing as he came out !!!

[@rondakudrna2054]

Wow. Those Mandarin ducks, huh? I love all your new revisions. Lots of work. Bravo! Dad's a good builder. And you know how to get to a heart with the sentimental music and those precious boys. Awww. Thanks!

[@lisawenzel2364]

It's perfect. You all are doing such a great job with your farm and children

[@snowflake4339]

I loved it when the black rooster krowd!!!!

[@accordionchick]

I’m glad I’m not the only one that has that one chicken or duck that waits til the last possible moment to go in and we have to do the same little dance back and forth with our chicken named “road runner”😫

[@whitehouseonthehill]

SCJ Johnson - 😂

[@firefox6833]

Your family is awesome never stop making videos and never stop caring for your animals.

[@firefox6833]

It must be hard to take care of all those animals

[@upthere81]

For your coup, put some plywood down, cover with some cheap ,floor vinyl and absorbent pine shavings, will keep your coup clean and much warmer, plus the ducks will like the floor surface and nest down in the shavings. Add new shavings under the roosts every once in a while and clean it out once a month or so.

[@alistairwolfe6644]

Thank you for sharing your world with us.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

alistair wolfe - sure thing!

[@1angelofthelight2]

I think the coop is brilliant, especially now you have the cupola on it. Love to see your birds, they all look so gorgeous.

[@mlr145]

You have 2 beautiful boys. Loved seeing them playing with the chicks!

[@LadyDewinter]

its obvious you love birds, as a fellow bird lover I commend how well you take care of your birds.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

LadyDewinter - thank you very much!

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

Love the Weathervane!

[@nancywarren608]

Congrats on the 100, 000. The coop looks great. Love the added detail. Amelia is a free spirit. So sweet.

[@christyfarrell2949]

You could also cut up some horse stall mats in place of the boards. Easier to scrap off, and clean or if you can find graded rubber mats. Just thinking of some ideas for you. Love watching you channel ❤️

[@SamSung-ww3rp]

I never knew the emus would fair well in cold weather. I've learned a lot from you guys. 😊

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Sam Sung - thanks, Sam!

[@adrianortega1431]

I'm super excited for Bamboo's 1st birthday. I actually found this channel while looking for emu videos, so it means a lot to see how far he's come.

[@willgaukler8979]

...hope you stay with this family...they care about their birds and you can become a Bamboo follower too...

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Adrian Ortega - coming out tomorrow!

[@nathan3890]

my cat loves watching your videos with me, hitting at my computer!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Nathan - 😂

[@nairobinair5423]

We have to appreciate his sense of music.. so soothing

[@whitehouseonthehill]

julie Jayan - thank you very much!

[@mckennabowerss]

Those chicks are too cute!!

[@rachelgroth7108]

You should put some straw down in the coop. Keep it warm, absorb mess and give the ducks something to stand on

[@brycephillips6069]

My first pair of Maskovis slept on the roof of my trailer and flew a half mile to the pond on the property every day back and forth💜

[@simplyblessedacres6650]

Oh those muskovy! I have had over 30 of them at a time. I am down to 3 right now since moving to southern Missouri. If they dont have an overhead net to contain them they will fly. Its in their nature to roost in the trees. One other thing...being a transplant from northern Wisconsin, their feet cannot get cold. If their feet get too cold they will die. They arent like pekins and khakis who have a natural "antifreeze" in their feet and can take cold. This is our theory over several years of raising them...if they freeze and then warm up its like the blood that clotted or froze breaks free and kills them. I have had it happen too many times before we learned they must have a house or if they are outside straw, hay or leaves to bed down in. Pekins and other ducks do quite well in the cold. I just want to say i adore your family and and coming from a fellow bird lover I love all the different breeds of birds you raise! Many blessings!!😊

[@rebecca-lynntally1673]

My daughter loves animals and we don't watch every video but I remember watching for a while she was so into the baby emus. They're so big and beautiful now! :)

[@monicagagal]

Its 5AM here in Philippines and love watching this ❤

[@ellatalan5516]

It’s 3:00 where I am (pm)

[@jekjeklaron7008]

Kala ko ako lang pinoy na nanonood sa kanila🤩

[@monicagagal]

@@jekjeklaron7008 ako din eh HAHAHAHHA

[@Audin-ol4xl]

There's ALWAYS that 1 "child" that doesn't follow suit. That would be Amelia lol. She'll figure it out soon hopefully. Another awesome video for us to enjoy. Thank you!

[@shelbyjolynne7461]

I know the coloring on the mandarin ducks is what makes them so special but I LOVE the white ones. They are just so beautiful!

[@eddythehead9101]

The chicken coop door opens like you'd expect a rocket to shoot out of it...lol.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Eddy Spreitzer - unfortunately the chickens didn't shoot out of it 😂 I thought they'd come out a lot quicker!

[@dskim5848]

The gang really like their new digs! Love the automatic door! If Amelia knew she would be locked out that may give her the motivation to go in....lol.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

DS Kim - we had one more night that was an issue, then she's gone in every night on her own since then. Perfect!

[@HomesteadDreaming]

Love that weather vane! I also love Monarch's name. I think it really suits him. Haha to amelia giving you so much grief

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Homestead Dreaming - we love seeing Amelia fly. As long as she goes in at night, we've got no beef!

[@joymcguire]

You do such a great job on your videos! Thanks for the amazing content!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Joy McGuire - thank you so much, Joy

[@vegaschick4eva590]

I grew up on a farm of 40 acres in Oregon. That’s the coolest chicken coup I’ve ever seen! It’s so contemporary!! Curious how long do those lights stay on after the chickens go in at night? Do they turn on by themselves and then turn off all due to the solar panels? Also, does the solar panels heat up the coup & if so how? It’s really awesome & seriously the coolest coup I’ve EVER SEEN & just love how you set it up!! Not to mention the CLEANEST!! I’ve NEVVVVVER KNOWN ANYONE that cleaned their chicken coup! NEVER!! Nor moved it around & that goes for all the animals! I really love your channel !! Reminds me of when I was a kid & now I live in VEGAS living a life that is VERRRY FAR from the one I grew up in ! Your boys are going to have the greatest memories to look back on and the life they are living is going to have a HUGE impression on the type of adults they turnout being! It’s a GREAT THING!! I have kept my morals and made good decisions in my life bc of how I was raised and let me tell you living in Vegas, and moving here when I was 18, I’m sure has kept me out of jail & ALIVE!!

[@IllyriaIllyar]

Fantastic Chicken Coop and great channel - you had me hooked when I saw the Emu hatching video. But I had one question on the weather vane ? Should it be grounded - what with all the metal on the roof and your expensive solar set up. I know this time of year lightening isn't really an issue - but maybe should think of it before spring comes?

[@greenqueenbee1]

You are sooo talented!

[@jessicamermaid2438]

The coopala looks great! I still like the idea of straw on top of the grates but either way I'm impressed.

[@walnutgirl5772]

Love to follow you all away from Denmark. I enjoy seeing your lovely family grow. Looking forward to see what interesting things you guys will be up to this coming spring and summer at your new place. Lots of love 💕 ps your mandarin ducks have a special place in my heart 🦆

[@louieyates]

I think that you should have PVC walls on the mobile chicken coop so it’s easy to clean if they relieve themselves on the walls

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Louie Yates - our walls are waterproof, so it should come off if I spray them down.

[@DreReRun]

This guy is such a great father

[@lisalynn1]

I am always amazed at how good your edits are, even with all the work you do around the farm. You add great music and even give the artists credits which is really cool. Just wondering when you sleep?

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Lisa Lynn - in the morning when the chickens are coming out 😂 but seriously, thank you for the compliments

[@annettewise3622]

What are your thoughts on putting a heavy layer of pine shavings on the floor of the coop? I’m fairly new to your channel, but enjoy it.

[@samauri_nemisis856]

I find that hay is better for my coop I have chicken and turkeys

[@marshasmith6320]

Annette Wise I was thinking the same thing. Pine shavings soaks up the moisture from the poop.

[@deniceeverhart7473]

I would definitely add a layer of straw or hay on top of the metal floor at least during the winter. It has been pretty cold at night in the Kansas City area. It also will help keep the chickens from hurting their feet when the hop down from the roosts.

[@cmccullough8708]

Definitely do pine not cedar and don’t do straw because mites love to live in it and you can get a cat pooper scooper and scoop the chicken poop out of the fine pine shavings

[@deniceeverhart7473]

@@mmouse8627 that coop is very well thought out except not covering the floor with bedding. I personally house my ducks separate from my chickens at night with a 2 1/2 gallon heated bucket of water available to them at all times since ducks don't sleep all night like chickens and need 24/7 access to water. Hopefully he will realize bedding on the floor will make the birds a lot more comfortable and their feet healthier.

[@stevedingman474]

I use a small led light too promote winter egg laying !

[@haley5008]

My guineas dont fly away if you raise them in that area they probably wont fly away but they do like to roam around

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Haleys awesome randomness! - ok, thank you

[@haley5008]

Also my kune kune pigs have a bound with my guineas they dont leave each others back . They usually pick one animal and then they will pick that one to protect they will alert you if there is a hawk or eagle or any predator around

[@annek1226]

Timing is everything !

[@montavanihabawel6194]

Make an update on your Mandarin ducks. We miss seeing those beauties ❤

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Montavani Habawel - excited to build them an aviary so they can get a pond and more space soon!

[@montavanihabawel6194]

Good to hear fam ❤

[@concara86]

We had guineas for a bit. Raised them from chicks with some other chicks we had. We let them free range in our yard and they stayed on our property. Did really well hanging out with the birds they were raised with. Had to get rid of them because the noise was too much, especially since they were noisy all night long and keeping us up. I've heard they will do well staying with your chickens if you raise them up with the chickens.

[@brycephillips6069]

I use heavy pond liner for the bottom and lower edges. Like a cup at the bottom opening at the front. Plastic or thin metal rake out, wash, sterilize, ect what ever is needed.

[@johnny_k3575]

beautiful birds

[@salliebeard1899]

Love the chicken house...👍👏💞💞 Thank you for sharing ❤️🤗💖💞💃💃💃

[@HolisticMotivator]

What a joy I get to watch!! Keep up the great work!!

[@clancywilde5882]

You guys made my day so I want to say Thank you 💕💕💕🐈🐕🐱

[@jazziehanson1347]

We call ours Monarch too! 🐔🧡🖤

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Jazzie Hanson - 👏🏼

[@ericjohnson1008]

Good to see them all leaving and entering the coop.

[@staceyroberts3468]

Looks great on top of the coop! Ohhhh Emilia, you’ve got to fly during the day 😝 y’all have so many beautiful chickens. I love the lavenders 💗 such a sweet family!

[@kimberlyperry6023]

I would free range the Guineas! They are usually used as guard dogs and will definitely let you know if there are predators near by! So free ranging them will allow them to do their job!

[@nanigoose]

The hand-made cupola is a perfect touch for the chicken coop and sure beats retail cost. And how neat that the weather vane was a chicken (rooster)! Nice touch!

[@TraumaQueen65]

Ohhh placement of the YT plaque was genius! 😂🤗

[@mag9534]

@12:04 i like the documentary style voice over u did, ur videos just keep getting better😀

[@whitehouseonthehill]

mag - thank you, we appreciate it!

[@Silverroses013]

FRP is a go to, from the coops I have seen

[@abbycox7927]

I've been watching you guys for over a year now 🤯😃😃

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi...... White House on The Hill, thank you for sharing your video homestead 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🎥👍👍👍

[@madginger3634]

This is my favorite kind of video- mostly just about the animals

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Cronk, King of Monsters! - thank you very much

[@madginger3634]

@@whitehouseonthehill dont get me wrong, you guys are cool too

[@xX5094Xx]

When the emus start breeding are you still keeping all 3 will you hatch out the eggs? Also what happen to the bees?

[@chanelridiros7372]

I looked it up on google and found they reach sexual maturity at 2 years of age. So maybe in a year or so we may start seeing some magic happen 😊 I’m excited to see what’s gonna happen!

[@TheCorgills]

Love if all the snow!!! It’s beautiful!!

[@MichaelAllmanArcher]

Hey man, if you’re looking to get more eggs during the winter, we use supplemental lighting and we get 10 eggs a day from 27 six year old chickens . Supplemental lighting basically just means leaving a light on in the coup till about 9 pm. Love you guys! I look forward to your videos everyday!

[@lorismitherman5685]

The weather vein looks awesome

[@mistingwolf]

Belated happy birthday to Eli and Bamboo!

[@shugamin9893]

So much beatiful animals!

[@Zinnias2go]

Amelia!!! Come on get with the program 😂😂😂🦆🦆🦆 little stinker 😉🥰

[@tawseef3882]

your content is so satisfying. best wishes for your family

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Tawseef Wani - thank you!

[@megans8787]

Hey What did one snowman say to the other snowman? Do you smell carrots?

[@debbymost8548]

Love the coop design but the metal floor seems cold and VERY drafty! I noticed the 'reluctant duck' glanced sideways at the metal grating as it entered. Wet webbed feet must stick to the metal grating like 'sticking your tongue on a frozen pipe'. Also, do the ducks ever freeze their wet feathers to the plywood overnight? I always feel deep empathy for animals who need to survive the cold. Probably comes from licing thru 60+ Maine winters.Would love to see a bale of hay on the coop floor, it would actually make me feel warm.

[@nativestone1577]

Can't agree more. The birds will get sick after awhile.

[@realaser]

hey I am from Germany, I have own Chickens and Ducks and I love your videos.

[@whitehouseonthehill]

real. aser - thanks!

[@jerrelc.thomas336]

I really like your homestead and all the videos are so cool. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Jerrel C. Thomas - thank you so much!

[@sunnybelisle4007]

Nice job!! LOVE the weather vane. :-D

[@ricklawrence9252]

you have some beautiful birds :-) love the video keep them coming.....god bless you all :-)

[@eileenjurek6898]

Wow Bamboo is having a birthday. He is such a cool bird.

[@glendacarpenter5300]

we put some old lanolem on and around our coop so we only have to use a water hose to clean it off, works great

[@thegamingbox4519]

I don’t know what it is but I’m loving the content even more lately, keep up the dedication Jake, you make me aspire to be a great father like you with just as lovely a family I hope. That automatic door is badass, I can’t wait to see what plans you have for later in the year!

[@whitehouseonthehill]

The Gaming Box - thank you so much for the compliment!

[@RickMitchellProvenanceAndRoots]

The cupola looks awesome! Great 'added touch.' The guineas would probably do their best work - eating ticks - if they free ranged. (Though watch Jason's (@Start From Seed Homestead) videos about his guineas. Those things seem to have a built in knack for getting killed. 🤔)

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Rick Mitchell - yep, everyone that I've seen that free ranges them, loses them fairly quickly. I want the ticks killed, but if our guineas are gone, they can't help much. Gotta figure out a solution that keeps them alive to do their thing.

[@joanneganon7157]

Gosh that breed of Ducks are so beautiful. Yours are so mature looking! Awesome snow men guys! I never realized Ginny hens we're so homely , they look like Buzzards LoL! Nice job on the Coopela it makes it completed. JO JO IN VT 💕☃ 😊

[@lisaarbour6784]

Your chicken coop is beautiful!😊

[@maro9293]

Dem chickens sure are gorgeous

[@manuelasuncion3511]

Wow you are amazing.. You have a lot of birds.. and variety of it.. I wish i could have this too someday

[@thatkidjason1234]

I really like the rust color on the roof of the coop

[@deborahmeijer9697]

Love the coopula the weather vane completes it ! Are the directions correct? That would be great ! Also for the kids that they could get a feel for directions.

[@justafryguy]

Aww they are so cute!