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[@joereierson5951]

Are you guys having a delay on building due to supply of windows and doors.cause just wondering on your building permits . where I live you have so much time before you need to get new permit.

[@fernandj.michaud7454]

Instead of a 5 gal. bucket you should try to find an old cooler so it keeps the ice for awhile without melting. Just a thought !

[@rubyvelma7613]

Wow, what an AWESOME suggestion!!! ❤🥰🤩😍👍🏼✌🏽👌🏼

[@karenanderson844]

Great idea about the cooler for the water.

[@karenanderson844]

Sorry Mel about your loss. But It got me thinking, when I had rabbits many years back I had hung a salt / mineral wheel for the rabbit to use as it needed, not sure if it’s still a think nowadays but I thought I’d mention it.

[@lindamaskus5142]

Yes, otherwise the water is gonna get too hot sitting there in the sun. No bueno. 😋

[@shsharrell9267]

Seems like a good idea

[@donnagriffith839]

Ceramic tiles for the rabbits will help keep them cool also.❤️And give them something to stand and lay on.

[@karencatalano4349]

IM GLAD YOU HAVE AN AREA WHERE THEY CAN GET OFF THE WIRE FLOOR. I NOTICED THEY WERE ALL LAYING ON THAT SECTION THANK YOU YOU REALLY CARE FOR YOU ANIMALS

[@kkeenan536]

For the rabbits; you may want to get some solar powered fans. With the AK humidity, the ice bottles may not be enough when you have a fur coat on 😁 I see fans a lot at the county fairs keeping lots of different species comfortable

[@Gingin7321]

Yes, I put fans on my rabbits to cool them off and it really helps.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

For years we raised Boer Goats for 4H(& pets to clear brush) chickens & 2 miniature donkeys. First thing the 4H instructor told me when we built the barn & got started raising animals was “When you have livestock, you’ll have dead stock” that’s life

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Sorry to hear you lost your bunny, I know she was your fav. You have sure had a week or two now. The water system is cool, leave it to Gary! LOL Hope Scarlett & Abe are feeling better. Thanks for sharing Mel have a good evening! Love you guys!

[@kathleenmcginley4827]

I'm looking at that empty space below the water bucket shelf and thinking if Gary built a 'closet' there, you could store feed & supplies. Great watering system. Can't wait to see what he builds for a grow out pen to put the freezer chickens in. Guess it will be to the left of the bunny hutches. P.S. Those trees that are growing that have fern like branches, are a real pain. Get rid of them sooner than later. They grow tall fast & topple with windy rain storms (and this is in NJ) let alone your mountain top winds! Boy, you all are really homesteading this summer, it's fun to watch.

[@carolschreffler5112]

True about those trees

[@charlenegrady8781]

Sorry about Babes. Not your fault. Just nature. Still sad. Great job with the rabbits watering. Makes it easier. Gary is so smart. Hope the kids are feeling better. Have a great weekend. Thanks for sharing. Take care✌️🇺🇸❤️

[@randallgilbert1457]

I used a plastic barrel to hold a gravity fed watering system for my chickens. I drilled a hole in the barrel to fit a pull through tubeless valve stem and stretched the tubing over the valve stem. Then I connected it to a low pressure waterer.

[@rubyvelma7613]

Oh Mel I'm so sorry about Babs! I know you were so fond of her. As busy as you kiddos are I think it's very sweet Mel that you still like to surprise Gary with little treats like the 🍩❤ Gary, I love your idea to simplify the watering of the rabbits. You are so darn smart! You guys are so sweet! I hope the kids are feeling better. Love ya'll and your channel!!! TYFS! ❤🥰🤩😍👍🏼✌🏽

[@marywest1275]

Have you thought of creeping juniper for your terrace banks? You can just plant them by punching holes in the plastic and leave the plastic ground cover in place. They will cover those banks in abt 2 years. They are pretty green. No blooms on them. They just creep over the area and hold your soil in place. We put down plastic, covered it with rocks about 2 in in diameter, larger then you have presently. The bank looked great. Or try ivy but remember ivy is harder to control than shrubs.

[@waynettecrenshaw4041]

We say use it up, wear it out,or do without. My 17yr.old grandson and I just built a 2ft fence to keep our Pomeranian pup in the yard when he is out with us. He gets in trouble if he is not confined. We used old pallet wood and left over fencing and 4x4's ,so our fence didnt cost us anything.

[@tammielieurance6204]

Go under one feeding the water ,, then the nipeles will come up from the bottom of the cage. The water will come down from your bucket through a hose with three nippels. One for each box section , through the wired floor so each rabbits will be watered from one hose

[@jackiesaylor2487]

What's good is if the meat birds get too big too fast you can use that wire and put it around the bottom of the rabbit hutches and grow them out separately so they will be easier to catch in a month or so.

[@sgtfunko8734]

Thing is..... being a long time bunny owner, rabbits are SUPER sensitive. Loud noises, loneliness, even a couple degrees warmer than what is comfortable... the little things can pass. Im sorry for your loss.

[@3000secrets]

You have them in the hot sun. ant has his in the shade I’m just trying to help. I'm sorry about Babs.

[@inadollard6672]

Drill a small hole in the top of your bucket on the side and run fishing line that is concealed to a flout inside and something very visible on the outside so you know how much water is in your system

[@tonistephens4068]

The rabbits need to be in the shade. It makes a lot of difference in the heat.

[@Cristian-JustKeepingItReal]

The SUN is PROUD in Arkansas just like here in GEORGIA 😅😅😅

[@Gingin7321]

You might want to put a lid on the bucket to keep the water cooler, or cover the bucket with some type of insulation to keep the water cool.

[@3MISSISSIPPI]

Great work on that … anything to simplify chores is always good !

[@deborahpinkey1264]

Sorry to hear about Babs. Hope Abe is doing better. Take care. Be safe and well.

[@marthajessiejamesartscraft5103]

Loved your little commercial, and sound effects. The music on the food portion reminded me of the show bewitched 😊. Great job..

[@paulotts]

I know all about overdesigning. I built a deck on my last house and when I was done, a semi-truck couldn't dislodge it!

[@telern5681]

Your cooking music was hilarious. Very creative. Felt like I had gone back to the 1950’s.

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

🎯🎯🎯YOU GOT IT! 😎💚

[@tomlee905]

Love watching you adventure, we moved from Oregon 2.5 years ago to TN. Living a simular dream . Your videos give Mr encouragement.

[@robinanderson5021]

So sorry about babs she will be missed. Have a great freedom weekend.❤👋🌞

[@24upickles]

You could put a bowl under the drip. We used watering nipples with ball bearings on the end they did not drip. Rabbits also need hard feed to keep there teeth in trim.

[@coralsancetta7242]

As the rabbits are out in the open, what about building a trellis system and grow vines over it, like passionfruit or something similar to keep roofing cooler.

[@lindahamedi4806]

The bucket is a terrific idea, but it needs to be FOOD GRADE! Especially it's in the Sun!

[@pauladecker7060]

On the bunny cage you said that you're going to be putting up a fence. I would put up a wooden fence. It will bring shade and it'll be a wind blocker for during the winter

[@brendaporter2493]

You did a very good job with the rabbit cages. Pork chops and. And the donuts. Very delicious Good night and have a great weekend

[@tomjackson331]

I would take the plastic label wrap off the ice blocks if it comes off they could eat that and won’t pass it and it could be fatal

[@debramurphy4295]

Take a lid cut a circle then lay a screen over to stop leaves entering bucker

[@karenlackey6650]

Kudos on the Ad! Good one! 😂 Gettin that water done simple. That's what I'm talking about! Keep it simple. ❤ I don't know what looked more appetizing the doughnuts or the chops, some good looking groceries.Bonaparte' Prayers for the kiddos 🙏

[@porkypineacres3536]

Gary vent your bucket near the top to prevent vapor lock if you leave the lid on. I drilled four small holes under the lip of the bucket.

[@BobCaseyAerial]

Haha loved the music you chose for the donut cooking. Gary U R DA MAN.

[@canuckyank82]

Sorry about Babs. It happened to our Jack, as well. But Jack was in his hutch for 8 years. He was my daughter's rabbit, but I cared for him for years when my daughter went to law school. I felt just like you do about Babs, and I'm the dad, so we get attached. I just hope Jack knows how much I cared for him!

[@canuckyank82]

If you put two pieces of plastic j channel on the front door you can cut two plywood pieces as a double door slider style to slide between the j channels. This way in freezing winter you can provide protection from freezing winds. Also cover the back vents with bad winter storms. On nice winter days You can adjust the doors to open a little or a lot so the rabbits can enjoy the sun and warmer weather. I also used heavy rubber food bowls for water as I could pop out the ice block and provide warm water every day in the rubber bowl. The rabbit didn't chew it. I also made an automatic feeder by creating a wooden chimney style shape and placing a wooden slant board in it and a wooden tray on the bottom. I used like 1x6s. This way I could be away for a weekend and Jack was well fed. In winter I used the deep hay approach as 1/2 the hutch had four wood sides with a side rabbit door to the caged floor. Inside his wooden box there was an upper loft for him to lay on. He was much cleaner with room to escape the manure. I cleaned that straw area every couple of weeks.

[@rhondaplait9236]

Mel I love your cooking segment! Soooooo much fun ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maryyaney6571]

Will the orange bucket make the water hot sitting in the direct sun?

[@jenthrasher5056]

We butcher Cornish cross at 8 weeks, they grow so fast. And the can be so dirty in small spaces. Nice add for the freezer

[@paulslocomb6805]

If you use a old Colman type kooler it allready has a drain hole and is insulated with a insulated top as well to keep bugs and dust out

[@terrilepine9065]

Hope the kids are feeling better, Thanks for sharing.

[@shirlymullis1699]

Might think of putting a little shade over the bucket so the water will stay a bit cooler. 110 degrees in AZ today and had to move mine and chicks into a shed with AC. ☺️

[@tienagriggs6382]

Maybe add a mister around the rabbits to help them stay cool with triple digit temperatures

[@eunicehenderson9095]

Please get some solar fans and check the temperature in the hutches under that tin roof. Maybe put some foam board insulation under the tin.

[@NovaBill6264]

Hello brother Gary and sister Melanie and children you did great getting them baby chickens awesome job God Bless you and your family

[@his4evr2c]

Aw MeL I am so sorry for your loss. She is waiting at the rainbow bridge for y'all in heaven

[@robynnegranquist459]

I liked the cooking part with the vintage music , it had vintage vibes for sure ! you should do your hair up vintage sytle , like a big polka dot hair ribbon ect. !❤❤❤💯 a poodle dress , cat eye glasses ! do some black and white ! 😊😊 Do it i love lucy style , people would love it !

[@tuter1972]

You need to get a food grade plastic container because the regular Home Depot buckets are not safe for food or water.

[@garyball483]

Gary maybe you could use a big cooler to keep the water cool and it has a lid to keep the bugs out and the lid will keep the water cooler

[@rachaelgreen6417]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your bunny. ❤😢

[@mlt6322]

Get some wood scraps and a sheet of plastic and make a catch tray under the hutches so you can collect fertilizer for your gardens. If you bury a section of 1/2" or 3/4" pvc pipe down the middle of the garden boxes and drill 1/8" holes down the length you can put a holding tank at the end of the garden boxes and mix the droppings with water and let it gravity feed into the roots. You can do the same with a bag of worm castings sold at a garden shop, it's what they use in some hydroponic systems. Rabbit droppings will do the same thing. Fill a 5gal bucket and mix with a paint mixer in a drill then fill the holding tank and let if feed the plants.

[@kerrylynnparsons7879]

Well done!!! Great projects!!! 🥰🎶❤️

[@hopenhomesteadingig1860]

Super funny. My jaw dropped open at the addition of the chicks. I have been wanting chicks so bad then one of our chickens went broody and we now have 6 chicks. Take care out there.

[@WebMasterTim]

RABBITS--- When I was a kid, the rabbits were my job to care for and process. In Las Vegas Heat. I would love to share a little upgrade for the cages that will solve the heat problem. Can We Talk?

[@janetdeal3463]

if you leave the rabbit water bucket exposed to the sun will the water get to hot for the animals to drink? suggest an a small insulated ice chest filled with water and covered with shade cloth or surrounded with a wooden box, your system was a great idea just concerned about heated water causing a problem

[@anibor99]

I’m an over thinker to Gary, it’s a gift!

[@ritameek3353]

Enjoyed seeing your building project for the bunnies. 👍🏼😁♥️

[@outdoorstudios2022]

Hi Mel, Nice water system Gary, I have a concern of the Arkansas intense heat on that water supply.

[@lindatremblay2445]

GARY is Awesome, water holder,will make the job so much easier.

[@Tillmore59]

stray the hose black to keep the algae in the hose low

[@martihetrick609]

I like the cooler for cold water for rabbits (colors)

[@lisamanly4526]

The meat birds will not get feathered out. They will grow rapidly and should be ready to process in 6-8 weeks. Give them access to food and water at all times. Be prepared to process them soon!

[@jamesnewell120]

If you install a toilet tank valve in the bucket and drill a hole in the base you can put a hose to it could be fully automatic 😊😊

[@SimpleLifeReclaimed]

GREAT IDEA!!!!

[@jamesnewell120]

@@SimpleLifeReclaimed and if you do that you can put a lid on it to keep the dirt out

[@vickilynn5717]

Personally I would fence in around the rabbit cages and let the rabbits out of the cages during the day and cage them at night. Place chicken wire on the ground so they can't dig out, grow grass in their ground area. Would help them with the heat in the cages during the heat of the day.

[@timliggett5088]

Hey guys also you might think about putting a lid on top of the bucket it can just sit over it but it will greatly reduce pollen dust trash leaves and mosquitoes larvae stuff that can stop up your dripper valves good luck

[@wondaquinn5637]

Those are Cornish chicks they will be ready to harvest when they get about the size of a quail . The little red one looked like a hen according to the wing when your brother straightened out it’s wing. Don’t let the Cornish get to big they’ll be tuff to eat. I use to raise chickens,turkeys and ducks

[@robinjeanhennessey6084]

Your home is looking great keep building so proud of you guys

[@rongray4847]

The self watering system Gary is fantastic, good thinking. Hope the kids are doing ok with the ring worm. 👍👍❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@rachaelgreen6417]

I love that you use a cup to roll out your dough.

[@patriciarussell756]

Nature is a strange thing we get attached. I was feeding a mama cat and her two little babies and they show up every single morning for breakfast and are fun to look at. This morning mama turned up with no babies and she usually eats last and lets the babies eat first and I'm worried that something happened to them. 🙏💙 Update...They showed up fine and hungry!👍

[@gracelomas9548]

Happy Freedom Weekend guys ❤🎉

[@lauraquigley6403]

Always Love you Mel because you are so Honest! This happens on the farm Mel, sometimes we don’t know why. I grew up on a farm and lost several animals over the years. We lost one of our 3 piglets that were food. My Dad thinks he froze to death. That will always be with me even though they were food. The last 2 got so big they couldn’t walk then they were harvested. As always thanks for the great video Mel! You take care of yourself & your family honey everything else God will carry!🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

[@salyerandrew5122]

I'm so very sorry for your loss and I pray that you are feeling better soon my friends.

[@HoneyB1127]

So sorry about Babs! I hope Abe & Scarlett are feeling better! Gary, you are amazing! It’s good to overthink projects!

[@edwardhughes3240]

Great job and good purchase Gary! Mel, the donoughts looked delicious! Eddie

[@suegibbons3012]

You guys are so awesome. I’m addicted to watching your channel. I can’t wait till I see the dot notification that you have a new posting. Love what your doing❤

[@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545]

Pretty cool idea ...easier for you and better for them😊

[@teresa3156]

That’s totally cool Gary !! So sorry you lost your rabbit Mel. Hard to lose our pets! It’s also fun watching you all just live life and doing other things besides building the house ! Love your family! Have a great Night June 30 th. :)

[@chasbo25]

During the donut making, I loved the 50's TV/advertising background mucic. Crack up🤣

[@gregoryraven3213]

Definitely need to strap the bucket 🪣 down for high winds Maybe some L braces from 2X4s keep it from blowing

[@stevevanderhoek6518]

So sorry about Babs😢. Growing up, my sister raised Netherland Dwarves for shows, and over the course of five years, she at various times would gift a rabbit to a sibling for birthdays. My first one Twain passed on a very hot day despite shade, water, and a frozen water bottle. The second one Tina was scared to death by a racoon. I really hated raccoons for the rest of my childhood.

[@moniqueszumlinski333]

I love your channel..keep up the good work getting your homestead ready to self sustain your family..I love the over thinking Gary does, my dad is the same way..have a great day💚

[@timhicks1118]

Back wash is when kids get chucks of food in their soda bottles. 😂 👍

[@marykey5813]

Ceramic tiles make it cooler for rabbits to sit on too

[@monicahebert6291]

Will you shade the rabbits 5 gal water bucket somehow to keep the water from getting hot ?

[@redcauthen771]

Sorry to hear, but this time of the year the heat is a killer on caged animals 😮😢

[@ritafirestone761]

Hope the kiddos are doing better. I know how hard it is when you have 2 down with something like this. You are an excellent mom and Gary is an excellent dad. Your doing a great job and if Abe was was well he would have been right there helping dad. The waterer is amazing. ❤❤❤

[@darylmiller7456]

how about a lid for the bucket to keep debris out

[@maggiecreech8244]

Sorry about your rabbit. Cool setup Gary. Cute little chicks. Enjoy your weekend.

[@rosekraemer8205]

So sad. 😢 sorry for your loss

[@CantContainUs]

Oh no:( I’m so sorry to hear about babs. Breaks my heart. Loved the watering system guys! Great video I love your intro😭

[@bpatton3671]

So sorry about your lose of Babes! I know she was a favorite! ❤❤

[@scottw.3258]

Good work peeps. Have a great weekend (hope the squiddlies are feeling better) on C'mon mountain.

[@LifeinAlmostHeaven]

I have been looking for a simple easy donut 🍩 recipe I’m soooo gonna try this one thank you for sharing 🥰

[@paulotts]

That's a great Gary-rig! What about setting up a little catch-basin for the dripping water? Maybe later even a direct feed with water level switch.

[@coralsancetta7242]

Make it high enough to still generate air flow.

[@williamwhitaker4114]

I personally would have bought dark hose’s because those clear hose are going to produce algae from being in the sun. Just a thought.

[@charlenefoster6779]

Best surprise ever. The hutches/cages are going to be perfect with the automatic waterers