This Should Explain ALL of IT! Building the BEST Portable BARN for our GOATS

This Should Explain ALL of IT! Building the BEST Portable BARN for our GOATS
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[@keithwinslett9016]

A deck for you and your family. We just add a deck with a roof and just love it. We cook a lot and to have the extra space is awesome ."just a thought" P.S love how you take care of you home an property and the animals. Your work ethic is spot on. God bless y'all.

[@debnjosie]

Since you asked about Spring projects--how about cleaning out the tools from your basement and making it over for Gina and family? Or adding a deck to the outside of your house?

[@4philipp]

You should put the laying box inside door on a timer like the coop door.

[@trevorjarvis3021]

Al, any project you plan or take on is always going to be interesting to us all. It’s an absolute pleasure just being able to watch what you and Gina manufacture, it’s just so watchable!! God bless you and your lovely homestead. 🇬🇧

[@ronhart8857]

Very nice shelter for the animals. Excellent how you both work together, so nice to have helping hands. Love the channel

[@debraprice7451]

Gina & Al, I really appreciate all of your videos. Winter time is mostly for indoor projects and it’s amazing how productive you are every day. Great content and I enjoy every one. Thanks for sharing.

[@abuelitacaicedo3185]

A deck on the house that can, in one part, double as a green house, would be sweet. Walk out of the house to garden in winter without going into the snow😁👍

[@suemitchell1354]

Great idea.

[@lesliebillb3639]

I had forgotten the lack of a deck. That would be a fun build to watch and a great accent to the house. Good thinkin'!

[@lesliebillb3639]

@Roger Loesch .... I agree 100% regarding the carport.

[@dona4him942]

That would be beautiful! I'm thinking a porch swing as well to chill out in the fresh air.

[@raybelanger]

Al put back the splitter behind your blade on table saw it s only we love you all the family

[@34purplepower]

Yes to taking us along for the game cameras. I enjoy looking at the scenery. Gina your goat stop looks great!!

[@dannygoin6552]

Yeah get some jersey giants get some jersey your self some Jersey gaints

[@osmadchlo]

So many great projects going on this winter! The workshop is such a blessing; worth every penny and all the hard work that went into it!

[@mommabears993]

Nothing like the sound of boots crunching in snow. Could do an hour long ASMR video of that lol. Frogged up lens bacon frying looked like a dream sequence :P

[@sandrakohlstedt8583]

Gosh Al, that is a PERFECT bunk bed! So beautiful! I think your next project is the deck off the house! Just think how much Figuero would like it! 😻

[@gabyraulston6737]

How about a covered bus stop so your daughter can be out of the weather while she waits. Love y’all, God bless

[@dlbsis1]

I would like to see your plans for the basement now that your barn/shop is done.

[@diyhomeimprovement9298]

with those long winter you guys really need to build a greenhouse to extend your grow season

[@jimh712]

GeoThermo greenhouse Maybe dual heat One might be a large compost pile

[@connorg.5231]

You should add a rain catching system to the goat stop for them to drink.

[@salliebeard1899]

Goat Stop looks great 👌👍💖🤗 Stay warm and safe.... The snow is beautiful, I love the sound of footsteps in the snow.... Hugs for Everyone ❤️🤗💞💖👍💃💃💃💃

[@carolmichael9035]

The front of your house looks like it could use a nice big deck. Maybe build something to help keep your wood organize together....easier for Gina to find things...lol. Your place is awesome! Well done! I like it!

[@debbiemorgan6701]

Yes on the cams. Deck, shelter for vehicles, screened in porch and something for Livie please. I love your channel.

[@waverider2319]

I'm thinking a bus stop building for Livvy on those freezing cold snowy mornings !

[@sheilamaggard7119]

Gina, You are so right about little man, looking so grown in that pen! I thought the very same thing when he rushed to the feeder as Al, was putting in the hay

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

Try some Chanticleer chickens; they do very well in cold climates. Build a big timber-frame all-season greenhouse!

[@johnhyman3549]

Love your attitude and work ethic. Really enjoy the animal respect you show all your wards. I get a kick out of the fast forward of the kitchen veggie chopping/slicing. I have two suggestions for warmer weather projects: 1. An attached garage for your truck and Gina's car. 2. A nice pond Keep up the good work and stay warm Best regards, John in WVa where it was colder last night(24F.) than Mad River, VT.

[@cathiwim]

john hyman unattached garage is less expensive for homeowners insurance, i believe.

[@bettablue2660]

Gina’s GoatStop looks great. This will help keep their barn much cleaner. In summer you may be able to seal the door.

[@glen748]

Dam up the creek to build a small pond, Bridge to the back part of property, Fence property, Build out shop, Hay shed.

[@ljmike5519]

It's great that you both work together and share your excitement with us. Blessings 😊😊

[@WendyK656]

Al now you will have to build that window for Gina; how can you say no to that beautiful lady! Now Gina just keep batting your eyes at Al with your beautiful smile. You both are just so fun and cute together. Hey Figaro is so cute too

[@TheUserid82]

A good summer time project would be to build yourself a wood organizer shelf. Get all the wood storage centralized and on shelves to support it that you can quickly check.

[@josiefleetwood3591]

I think Maverick & Goose deserve a Thelma & Louise 😉

[@mommabears993]

Or Betty and Wilma. lol

[@rg3291]

Or a Lavern and Shirley 😁

[@michaelcox1071]

Agree! How about some khaki Campbell’s? They lay as good as chickens.

[@Creative-Chaos]

@@mommabears993 Betty and Wilma.. Only those of us old enough know those names! I went into a time warp when I read those names together. Thanks for the smile.

[@ginacota9724]

Love to see decks or screen porch on the house and carport or garage for the cars! Also a canvas catch system around Apple trees to collect the apples 🍏 🍎

[@deborahcrutchfield5022]

I like when you check the game cameras. Counting eggs. And all the animals , the dogs are funny full of energy. I have said before the goats are so cute. And y’all are having so really bad weather. I love winter and miss the snow.

[@VannaWhiteboard]

Decaying citrus will help keep a bit of warmth going and it if it does not mold, it will keep things smelling good. All those buildings look so nice with snow-capped peaks, like a postcard.

[@Gigiwilliams]

Huge screen porch on the house.

[@dona4him942]

Yeah! And a porch swing! I've never had on myself but that to me sounds amazing.

[@sonyagregory5711]

I know it's cold and all, but your farm in all that snow is gorgeous! Hope you take a lot of still photos of all the beauty around you!😊

[@klivester2285]

I vote for deck or porch for your house! You would enjoy!

[@alanl.simmons9726]

K Livester A shed to cover the car & truck.?

[@bradmiller7001]

A flow-through worm bin for your compost. This will give you great worm casting and soil amendments for the homestead.

[@IggyDalrymple]

Decades ago I visited a petting zoo in Minnesota that had a pond with a tree on a small island. There was a rising suspension bridge from the mainland up to the tree with a small platform at the top of the bridge. Zoo patrons would buy shelled corn that would dump into a bucket and then send the bucket of corn up a pulley line to the platform. As soon as the billy goat heard the corn hit the bucket he would run up the suspension bridge to eat the corn. This was the zoo's most popular attraction.

[@IShallNotBeSilent]

The goat stop looks awesome! So nice to have the warm shop to get things done during winter. Be Blessed!

[@SpicySteve-tz2so]

Hey Al, you should make a sled shaped like a wedge/arrowhead to drag behind the Mule to clear the trails around the homestead. Make it slightly wider than the Mule. Trails cleared!!!

[@shawnmcpeak6184]

Olivia is going to want a Bus Stop also. lol.. Everything looks Great. A and Gina you are doing a wonderful Job.

[@carriem7832]

We have a wood working shop in our upper barn. Our table saw and our chop saw have large trash cans with a flexible black pipe connected to them. Each time we saw it’s blown into the plastic can with the lid on and makes for a cleaner ,more dust free shop.

[@ronaldwang8119]

The woman knows what she wants Al. Don't forget the octagon window!!

[@dona4him942]

Yes! I ageee! And octagon is a beautiful shape. I have an end table that's octagon. I want to redo the whole thing though. It will be beautiful once I'm done painting it.

[@Bunefoo401]

Only you guys can make a goat stop/lean to look this nice. That’ll be around forever. Nicely done ❤️

[@MrAbro42]

you guys are awesome. What a neat homestead you guys have built

[@caramc5013]

I like the outdoor feeder as is. If you ever put any larger animals out there, you will need the extra headspace. Your next major build should be a high sided long tunnel with some raised beds for food. But my vote is for whatever makes you all happy. Where is Gina's Soap Shop going to be? Are you allowed a farm stand in your area? What plans do you have for the back pasture and that spring head? Could you build a pond back there? What about fruit tees? Does anything grow besides apples? Just some thoughts.

[@kaycox5555]

You have some mighty spoiled little goats! I'd like to see you all build something new for you...perhaps a pole barn to protect your vehicles? Covered walkway to and from outdoor kitchen? Blessings all....you two are AMAZING.

[@kaycox5555]

QUESTION: Can your Mule vehicle have a snowplow attached?

[@lovemyfamily60]

I sure agree!! Why don’t you have a porch on your house yet? And all those beds and your cars still sit outside!! Disappointing!

[@lovemyfamily60]

I meant buildings

[@lyndaw.6844]

Really enjoy watching your goats and chickens.....really relaxing.

[@nanigoose]

How about a shed/structure to hold and organize all of the spare lumber currently covered with snow?

[@chrisskelhorn5727]

I often wonder why all the 'spare' wood was outside in the elements! I actually thought much of it could go into the shelter next to the workshop!

[@geraldcorbitt9626]

Make a lean-to on the outdoor kitchen

[@johnchase4408]

@@chrisskelhorn5727 He should store it *inside* the work shop since that's where it's used. It makes no sense having it all outside to warp.

[@janetwithers7427]

Ah, a portable goat barn. It looks great. Great idea. You have lots of snow but I know you are glad you are not in Newfoundland where they got 12 feet of snow. 😺🐐💖 Yes, take us to the trail cams. 😀

[@lawrencewillard6370]

A steel lumber rack in your leanto. Gets all undercover and visable. Easier evaluation of what you have.

[@deancoffey5703]

Hey Al and Gena, I love seeing all the building projects! I've been following you guys since the build start of NYC and man has your homestead came a long way! I haven't seen Rusty and his girls in a little while until this video. Just to give you a little info, I noticed Rusty's comb looks like it's taking on some frost bite. I've been breeding poultry for over 25 years and have used Vaseline on my breeder roosters Combs and wattles to protect them from frost bite. Frost bite on a roosters Comb and wattles does have a significant effect on his fertility, so I just thought I'd mention this to you guys because if I remember correctly you are looking forward to breeding rusty to the girls. He's a handsome young rooster and the girls are laying some truly nice colored eggs! Oh, and the smoke house you guys built is sweet!!.... That's one on my to do list this summer! Looking forward to seeing more projects you all come up with because you have mad carpentry skills! Lol.

[@rhodaneader9008]

Al, we'd like to see a pond for the ducks.

[@NiSt1975]

I totally agree and a few more ducks

[@straubdavid9]

Loch Lumnah ~8^)

[@Maryqc1960]

Maybe develop the springs in the other pasture to be used for the ducks.

[@wamblipaytah1600]

@@Maryqc1960 yeah he has that area in the new pasture with the spring that would be better used as a pond. Why fight nature rgt?

[@wamblipaytah1600]

@@straubdavid9 "I like it guys, I like it a lot!" 😉😁

[@carrieg.6676]

Thanks for showing the other chickens today.

[@1wolfpup]

That’s going to be nice! God bless your family.

[@garyfeltus9801]

Ah great video . Lots of snow and cold. The warm shop to do projects in. The farm raised food. Just don't how it can get better. Oh and playing the snow with mule . Thanks for sharing,

[@johnclark2004]

You can make the Goat Stop easier to move by fastening an old pair of skis or two to the bottom of the skids. I have used this method to make chicken tractors/coops in the past. Skis will slide easily on grass as well as snow, and can always be found for free.

[@DrValerie800]

We haven't had much of a winter out here in the SW; it's more like a California winter, with day temps in the 50-60F range and nights in the 30-45F range. Right now we have a lot of cloudy days but also plenty of bright sunny ones.

[@elizabethprior4968]

A blackboard/whiteboard on the wall of the workshop for making notes, measurements etc?

[@marshasmith6320]

Can’t wait to see what the goats think of the new build.

[@smabernethy]

We have Brahmas,Lavender Orpingtons and Speckled Sussex. The white Brahmas are so sweet and beautiful and lay large,light brown eggs! But the Speckled Sussex,omg,she demands to be picked up and cuddled every day!! Such good layers!

[@izarat]

You need a dust collector system in your shop and a tool organizer for your work bench (peg board)

[@denisewilson8367]

a friend of mine painted his peg board with glow in the dark white paint. Then he organized his tools the way he wanted them. Then he took and outlined the tool. Removed all the tools & pegs and painted the outline tool area with black paint. when it dried he made a fancy picture frame for the board remounted all the tools over thier shapes. So, when he is working on a project & is done there is no confusion as to where a particular tool is suppose to be hung. Especially if one of his teenagers "borrowed" a tool.

[@gregkahle9046]

Yes, let's see the trail cameras. Building a greenhouse and developing the spring into a pond would would be awesome. Are you going to treat/protect the goat stop with your oil treatment before putting it outside, seems to work well.

[@janestabler6222]

Love your videos and yes to the video cams to see what is lurking around the homestead !!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@70acres]

Love the goat play house! Been trying to plan my raised bed garden plots but need to find the septic tank first. Plumbers have been trying but the ground is too frozen. Soon, I hope. Leftovers are awesome, I just enjoy watching y'all pray and thank the good Lord for another great day. Blessings to all.

[@WhatBigEyes]

A great project would be a bridge over the creek and maybe a deck or pergola.

[@MetismanInBC]

How about you build a carport so that your vehicles aren't covered in snow and ice during winter. Maybe hang it off the side of the house where you enter into the basement so as to keep that doorway clear as well. Having watched you build the other projects, this one would be a snap for you.

[@lovemyfamily60]

That only makes sense!

[@deborahcrutchfield5022]

I have been doing more out side in this very cold weather we are getting here , no snow. Cleaning out our hugh garage . You motivated me to do that. A garage next to the house. A bridge that would be very nice .And a big deck

[@addieanderson2043]

I live in a subdivision that has many lakes and several Vacant lots. Twice in the last month I have recorded on my Security camera a bobcat, raccoon,armadillo, and a possums. I have 5 chickens in two 4x4 houses with a wire run. In addition I have a 6ft privacy fence around. Lucky for us they all took a look around and left.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Great video! Love all that wood your using! Beautiful homestead, god bress!

[@hillpasturefarm2995]

portable goat barn would love to have plans for the goat barn awesome i have learned so much watching your channel thank you

[@BearStar1]

And here I was thinking that You were building a Bus Stop Shelter for Olivia to use while waiting for the School Bus !!! THAT should be Your Next Project !! That and a worktable for your Dewalt Planer !

[@royagore2583]

I heard you say you were going to cut the apple trees down. Don’t. You can can graft different types of apples to your trees. Sweet reds, yellows,or tart greens like Grammy smiths. Check it out it’s easy.

[@TheArtisanbard]

Al's little singing ditties crack me up

[@LilMisFitToo]

Yeah - let’s go check the cameras❣️Excited to see if they captured pics of predators lurking.

[@lesliebillb3639]

In an early video, you mentioned creating a pond. How about that, with a dock? We are still enjoying tagging along "daily". Thanks from Arizona for offering us snow! And then, beautiful green grass & trees during the rest of the year. Not to mention, a chance to see "our" little Hope!

[@rosiereed6552]

I purchase Blue Sapphire chickend from Murray McMurray last August they are already laying eggs. I purchased 14 and I'm getting 14 every day already they started laying no kidding in early to Mid Dec. They are such beautiful quiet birds so friendly too... I highly recommend them...

[@raynall3593]

I cannot even imagine snow like that, we do not get any where near that amount here. Here lately the last few yeas, it snows, covers the ground and the next day its gone. Longest I can remember lasting is way less than a week. To have it for months is something else.

[@tales_of_the_crypto1583]

Morning guy's! Maybe some raised beds for the garden around the perimeter, or on the corners to take advantage of space. Stay blessed and warm. Winter is officially here!🙏 it's cold🌨🌬

[@BraxxJuventa]

Great video again Lumnah's! 👍😁

[@dananelson8447]

Pretty bad when your freezes. Miss the pigs too. Expected Pluto to jump Tanner. Like the goat stop, it will be interesting to see all the baby goats. Thanks for sharing and stay warm.

[@joolwing]

Use scrap wood pieces and a router to make name plates to put on the goat stop for the goats living on your farm now and in the future.

[@Masterclassonlife]

Gina's Goat Hotel

[@cathiwim]

Ralph how bout Goa-tel!

[@SwirlsDancing]

Stay Warm!!!

[@chelemichele1524]

Pretty cool.... Have a great evening ⛄⛄⛄

[@cedarwoman2]

Good morning Lumnah family. Yes definitely interested in seeing the game cameras. Just look at all that glorious scrap wood perfect for building bird houses. The homestead is looking great. My favorite laying chickens are Sexlinks, and are definitely laying machines. Have a blessed day.

[@cynthiat6505]

Gina “What’s up with this?” I’m laughing!

[@MommaJessiesCraftyHomestead]

Love seeing you guys build together! 🤗🙏 My hubby said his first diy once we get our own place, is the smoker and I said goat shelter. We may end up drawing from a hat to see the winner. Lol

[@katesisco]

Yes, that sun is glorious! Here I await the winter sun like a Celtic Druid. Getting up at 7:04 with the sun is your reward for January!

[@0g.Ghost.7373]

I wish this channel existed like 5 years ago. There was an old man that owned a wood working shop by my work place. He had a ton of good lumber in the building. He would take an 1700 cabinet and copy it exactly for the customer. When he died in his 80's. his family auctioned everything off. All the old saws, lathes, wood, etc went cheap. Mostly for scrap price. If Al could have made the trip, he could of had some nice well taken care of woodworking equipment stuff.

[@dollyc4314]

It was nice to see you get out and play for a bit today in your new (boys and their toys) Mule. All work and no play as they say...

[@lindafoster2141]

Al, I watch different, they have a channel, they live in Michigan, they have chanticleer chickens, they are hearty birds for cold weather, they have smaller cones and so far, the look really healthy. Love the videos! Gina, you are savage lady!!! Love seeing you more.

[@robinrummel1359]

I watch DIYfferent also, these are my two favorite homesteading channels! I was trying to remember the breed of chicken they have and then saw your comment. They recently had a video all about the chanticleers, made me want some even though I'm in Delaware! Always nice to see another fan of their's especially when your memory is better than mine! 😉👍

[@quarrel05]

Also they are so pretty. And they are duel meat and eggs

[@dottiebebris9706]

I've been really interested to see how their open air coop is working out this winter. So far it's good. The video where Doug made a perch outside and then perched himself, to show them and they followed him is so funny. If Rusty's comb is frostbit, it may be because the greenhouse holds moisture.

[@smabernethy]

@@dottiebebris9706 I use coconut oil on my hens combs! It works! Naturally antimicrobial and antifungal too.😁

[@quarrel05]

Dottie Bebris yes the chickens fit their laid back go with the flow lifestyle just lovely

[@MommaJessiesCraftyHomestead]

Love the two toned!

[@shalayneabbott8212]

What do you think about getting quail added to your homestead? Also, it might be interesting to add a mating pair of miniature Jersey cows for milk and meat. And perhaps Olivia could raise some angora rabbits. She could brush them everyday and make angora yarn?

[@jackiegammon2065]

Good Morning from Maine! Great to see Gina in her new 'work' Carhart jacket!

[@Bearlake1624]

Cute watching those little goats run to the feeder after al

[@charliee7142]

Yeah!! Gina RULES !

[@michelledrake2423]

Have you thought about building an annex to the workshop or a small building close to the workshop for left over wood and other building supplies? It would put everything in one place so you wouldn't be going around looking under tarps for whatever you need. Just a thought.

[@wayneleamon3186]

Al, you would save a lot of energy during these Winter months if you would load the Mule instead of the sled with firewood to take to the house.

[@pegsclips]

Voting to see game cams. Your getting quite the goat herd .the 🇨🇦🌻

[@marcodravigne]

thanks! Great content!

[@lindagullage3077]

How about the porches on the house I think that would be nice.

[@jimmyjohnstone7258]

I just read this after putting a similar comment on myself. Goats for milk and cheese, pigs and chickens for meat. Yet...hardly any vegetables. Not a homestead.

[@0Hillbilly]

It's funny what people view as homesteaders and not. Before green houses were available to pioneers, pioneers that only had the natural growing season weren't homesteading? Interesting.

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

@@0Hillbilly Al and Gina have not planted anything except a few scraps of salad and a small veg crop. There is no way they are living off the land. Plainly, without a regular supply purchased from a store, they would have no fruit or veg for most of the year. They have nothing canned or preserved for winter except animal products.

[@0Hillbilly]

@@jimmyjohnstone5878 that may be, but, does that mean they aren't homesteaders? So they aren't self sufficient on vegetables or fruit. That doesn't mean they aren't homesteading, working toward an objective to become more and more self sufficient. I just find it funny at what people find as homesteaders or living off grid.

[@dona4him942]

@@jimmyjohnstone5878 Who the heck cares?! They have the most beautiful homestead I've ever seen. SO BACK OFF!!!!! 😡