Tour My Dream Chicken Coop and Run (A Year in the Making!)

[@Mmbohn1]

It’s so great you rescue the ones that are abandoned. God bless you for caring for the ones others don’t want anymore

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much

[@someonesomewhere6671]

The random egg at 4:56 had me laughing lol maybe you do have 'special' chickens 🤣

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Haha they’re all pretty “special” lol!!

[@mojoflyingsolo639]

I had an old truck tire I put into the coop for the babies to play on and this spring I put some straw in it and now they love laying in it. I also had a cherry lug sitting outside the coop so I put it in the run and also put straw in it and they love laying their eggs in that. I used a small pool in my coop for a winter dusting area and they loved it. By the time spring came around it was almost empty from all the bathing. Love having chicken, each have their own personalities and that makes me smile when I call and they all come running.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Those are great ideas!

[@woodside-loft]

Been listening to the podcast talking about chickenlandia and Happy to see. Always love knowing there’s more like minded people like me in this world. Thanks and keep up the great work

[@Susie_Floozie]

Hahaha, that pic of you in chicken drag--I can't wait for your book! Please, don't sound so apologetic about your deluxe new spread. We know that you've forged your chops re: raising birds with limited space/means. Hell, we saw you *living it* when the whole of Chickenlandia was packed into your suburban sideyard! So enough with the guilt. On with the JOY! Dustbaths are such a must, both for hygiene and for your chicken's serenity of mind. The waterproof dustbath I improvised is proving a great success! Even when I covered it up, their dustpit kept getting soaked by rainwater wicking through the soil. I tried digging a big pit lined with a shower curtain, but the birds kept tearing it up, and their manicured moondust still turned into mud gravy. Then I got an idea: I'd heisted two long under-the-bed storage tubs from the neighbor's trashpile, and wondered if it would work if I dug out a hole big enough to sink one into the ground with the rim a couple inches above ground level. The soil was rocky as hell, but at least I harvested a buncha stones to pave part of the garden. Before I planted the tub, I patched some cracks where a roller wheel had snapped off and sealed it with a coating of hot glue to be sure it was watertight. And it's worked great! The tubs didn't have their fitted plastic covers, so I cover it with the other tub when rain threatens. And despite the worst Georgia thunderstorms, it's stayed dry--while providing a spa treatment for three big, sprawled-out hens at a time!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

That’s a brilliant idea!!

[@Susie_Floozie]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia They love it! There's no fighting over space anymore. Now, if I can just get Squatch to shake off all the dust in the yard... I thought this spring was awful for pollen till she sauntered into the kitchen, shook herself out, and made a cloud like Pigpen in "Peanuts"!

[@JudyZimShadHomesteader]

Yes we have a very large yard n a indoor dusting areas I both runs . We trying to regrow the grass but it wasn’t actually grass to begin with I have enough agree to devid when the growing season is ready we have 20 birds In a squared 250 or more foot fence area that runs along our fenced area near the front n back yard

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Nice!

[@JudyZimShadHomesteader]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia I’ll have to look into those little tree bushes you mentioned

[@Simply.Owanda]

This is the best timing!!! Hubby and I have 6x 4 week old little babies ( first timers ) which we’ve been raising from “ day olds “ and we’re about to start building ourselves a big coop/ run It’s winter in Australia so we’re going to keep them inside a little longer than needed until we’ve perfected their home 😅🥰😁

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Exciting!!

[@Mmbohn1]

Congratulations on fulling your dream! That’s no small event!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!!

[@hayhay1367]

Thank you!!😊❤

[@trinityriverhomestead]

I'm so jealous of your set up! One day. I just started with chickens and this would be a dream come true. :) That's so exciting. I'm glad your chicken babies are so loved!

[@stacytanner7346]

Your chicken yard is stunning and inspiring! My babies are just about to be moved out in their’s. We have some finishing touches to do this weekend and it’s moving day. Thank you for all the supportive content from a first time chicken mom. I may a little obsessed with my chickens but it’s nice to see I’m not alone! I love sitting with them watching them do their thing and I truly feel like they enjoy being close to me…. Or the treats haha.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m sure it’s both! ❤️🐔❤️

[@FarmerG]

Cream of the crop chicken yard & coop 👍👍

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!!

[@btolson66]

Absolutely well worth the wait 😊❤️❤️❤️❤️🌈🌈🌈❣️🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍♥️💘💓💜💜💜👽👽🐤🐤🐤

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m glad! ❤️🐔❤️

[@TheMrsMarvel]

Uhhh, that jumpsuit is amazing! May I ask where you got it?! I'm pretty new here but am looking forward to your book. Thank you for making chicken education accessible. It's easy to get overwhelmed lol

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Haha I got it from Stitch Fix, which is EVIL, do not sign up or they will take all your money. 🤣❤️ The brand of the jumpsuit is Pistola, which is one of my faves!

[@kimkemeys9563]

I started making tie dye jump suits made by Dickies if anyone is interested. I can send you a picture.

[@ShortbusMooner]

I'm so excited for you! Been browsing through your older vids, and noticed the run changed at some point, but hadn't found when it had happened. Congratulations! Can't wait for the book! 👍

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Yay! Thank you so much!

[@summerhill_homestead]

Love the new coop! Also., the shower curtains matching that awesome sign in the coop! Looks like rainbow sherbet. 🌈Also, you look adorable in your blue jumpsuit! I look forward to getting your book. What is the name of the short evergreen shrubs in the run?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I'm so embarrassed because I can't remember lol. They are some kind of Juniper I think, but they are grafted onto the stumps if that makes sense?

[@phiricity114]

her coop is celebrating pride month

[@summerhill_homestead]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia lol, don’t be embarrassed. I’m the same way and that does make sense. Thanks.

[@angie-whateverfloatsyourboat]

I just sent my husband a link to your video and said #goals! LOL It may be time to upgrade our coop and run.

[@cbwhitedove]

Well miss President...I must say I LOVE YOUR BUBBLY ATTITUDE AND YOUR LAUGH IS CONTAGIOUS!!!😄😄...I so enjoy watching your videos, I learn so much, THANK YOU!!! BTW..chickenlandia is gorgeous, GREAT JOB!!!👍😊

[@kdavis450]

"I was feeling fabulous today". I love it!!! Awesome coop and run and little run!!

[@patriciajohnsonson8639]

I love the branches idea. I can do that too! I also want a chair in my chicken run. I like aliens too. I’m not into essential oils. I don’t know who the boys are that you mentioned. Your coop looks lovely! I’m sure your chickens will trash it in no time! LOL 🤷‍♀️. I love my chickens but they hate me and run from me whenever I go into their run. My hands have never hurt them and I only have done good things for them. So I don’t understand their fear and hatred of me. Oh well, maybe they will warm up to me someday. I have nine pretty, healthy, messy girls. ❤️

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh no! I’m sure with enough treats they will grow to love you! ❤️

[@iartistdotme]

Awesome!

[@FarmSchoolFun]

This is so cute! We're about to do a mini makeover on our existing chicken coop and looking for Inspiration.

[@marilynwalsh7957]

Love it.

[@smokymountainangoras]

I have a stick pile in my chicken yards and they love it !!!! Underneath or perching on sticks they have lots of fun !!! 🙃

[@mnp5404]

love your whimsy! I'm def looking into the essential oils. Also appreciate your lack of snobbery for those of us who have to go on the cheap. I'm dreaming repurposed diffusers as i write! LOL

[@msfiregreen2828]

I have the same rain boots!!!😍😍😍 Congratulations to you for your accomplishments

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thanks so much!

[@brendanelson1027]

Such a beautiful layout! Congratulations! Appreciate all your information & enthusiasm! I've shared several of your videos with some new chicken keepers.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Aww thanks!

[@iseetheglory4593]

Absolutely love your tour but I have a few questions? 1 What size is the chicken run attached to the chicken coop? 2 what type of wood frame are you using? 3 what type of metal are using around the chicken run 4 what are you using for protection over the top of the Chicken run for protection? Thank you so much you are so sweet 🙏💖

[@henrybressack77]

Looks great, we just finished expanding our coop and run, wish I could show you sometime.

[@karinevachonmartinro]

I just love your personality. Great video 💜🐓

[@amyschubach1997]

I just bought your book at tractor supply, it is eggcellent! Love it very informative and includes tons on information I did not know, like homeopathic remedies.

[@coolkittymama1977]

I love watching your videos! You always make me ☺ I Love the coop so much! 😻

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I'm so glad!

[@c.and.t.adventures]

Omg I just realized you live in Bellingham! We do as well! 🐓🥰💙 hope to meet you one day!!!

[@carlyborror]

I am SOOO excited for you, your gals, and this book release! 📖🐔❤️

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!

[@lsautomotive760]

man when the videos ending im like noooooooo lol... thanks to you i wnted 1 chiken my husband has been going crazy buying all kind now we have like 30 and makeing the homes even bigger lol

[@SkylineBaronPilot]

Just found your channel and subscribed! Thank you for sharing your journey. 🤩

[@eveturner1260]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!

[@pamcarter6595]

This is just great, everything is looking fabulous. I love your Chanel. ♥️💜

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!!

[@richardsonramble4166]

Congratulations!

[@patty9265]

Love the coop and all the little touches are fabulous. Your chickens are your pets and we all love are pets. Congrats......

[@judyjewels1961]

Good morning!!

[@Smaranda0]

Thank you for this video! I’m just now starting to hatch chicks with my friend, and i’m SO nervous😅

[@meripederson8379]

Congratulations on the finish of Chickenlandia and your book project!

[@melblues3847]

Your coop is huge, they must be so happy.

[@greyhoundmama2062]

Lovely! I was going to ask you about the UFO posters, but I'm too chicken.

[@jandcschwartz]

Love your shower curtain idea!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you! 😊

[@brendascott4191]

Wow love your sign

[@tinyfemaleshooter8756]

I’m so excited for you!! So love your channel❤️❤️❤️

[@kittycat6195]

I love your coop. I am inspired!

[@JenwithJesus]

Can’t wait to see your book! Congratulations everything in Chickenlandina is looking great! Thank you for sharing 💗🐓

[@melodiegasaway3038]

Wow what a nice coop mine is more simple just all brown but they don't seem to mind I made my egg boxes from old totes they love them

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I'm sure your chickens love it! ❤️

[@melodiegasaway3038]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia They are happy chickens as long as I keep the 2 bad roos away and I do they are by themselves

[@gardenextra7415]

Yep it is good, nice 😊🐔🐤

[@cherylbeswick7327]

Love this 🙌

[@myfavoritechicken]

Beautiful coop! Absolutely love it!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!!!

[@lovlimeg]

Thats funny.. " they are rescues and they are a little special"😉😉...🤣🤣😅

[@chickenmaster5614]

I have a chicken business and I breed them, and I free range my layer flock/ slash grow out pen and I don't even have to feed them, so if you want any more chickens let me now

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thanks!

[@clockonawall]

Congratulations!!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!!

[@kristinaclendenin81]

So great!!! Okay, so how do keep the back wall clean from when they roost/sleep? We had to take the plastic sheeting down because there was poop all running down.. omg.. help.. ( I'm also going to get alot more wood chips for the yard.. thanks!

[@cookingsherry8784]

Love it!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I'm glad. ❤️

[@cookingsherry8784]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia You always brighten my day. I am a new baby chick mama and looking for ways to save money on this endeavor. Do you have any videos about building a cost- effective but cute chicken coop? The ones we are finding in farm stores are terribly expensive for straight-up CR@P!

[@NatalieChicken]

I also dream of a dream coop I want but I’m too poor. And I can barley even buy feed for my chickens but nice coop you’ve finally achieved your dream coop

[@marthamason3922]

I love your coop and run. Lots of great ideas. What kind of wire do you have on the top of your run?

[@marthamason3922]

Found it on your predator proofing video. I like how sturdy it looks and that it’s not sagging.

[@jjwhite857]

Love this video! We are just finishing up our new coop. Getting ready to put up the fence now. My husband built it - if it wasn't being built for the chickens it would be my she-shed! I have been watching your videos to get an idea of how I want to set up the inside of mine. I thought in one of your older videos you kept the feed and everything inside your coop. Are you still doing that?

[@queenblueandsubjects9965]

Love the new coop and the new run.

[@kevinilg2657]

What's the book going to be about? I look forward to buying it, thanks for all the knowledge 😊

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

It’s out! It’s a called “Let’s All Keep Chickens” and you can learn more about it here: www.storey.com/books/lets-all-keep-chickens/

[@kevinilg2657]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia awesome sauce, thank you,👍

[@Peldyn]

I am going to try to grow berry vines in my chicken run. I wish I could grow grass, but I am in the desert.

[@jilllangman9343]

You meant David Attenborough, not John. Australia is watching 😀 and🐨 enjoying your videos. In Australia we call our chickens, chooks. Chickens are strictly babies or cooked chook. ❤️

[@Taking_Back_Thyme]

I’m just getting restarted with chickens after moving across country. I have a small coop that will fit 4, maybe 5 chickens. I’m looking for a small run similar to yours. I have a total area designated for my girls that is 25’ x 25’. My main concern is fencing to keep them safe from cats, dogs, hawks, owls, coyote and a neighborhood bear 😳. I would love suggestions as to the smaller run as well as an effective and inexpensive way to fence them in their area. Thanks in advance.

[@maksimdjordjevic3585]

I Wish i could have my chickens like this but unfortunently I live in a place where we only have the permission to have a maximum of 5 chickies

[@shadyfieldhomestead1974]

I couldn’t find any of your videos about the netting used for predator proofing. Anyway, I’m thinking of using shrimp nets for our top and was wandering if it’s strong enough to where a raccoon or any other type of animal can’t rip through it? Except a bear, they can get in our homes 😂

[@vnickcolvin4971]

Where did your shed come from?😊

[@christinecomer4052]

Hello just love your channel! Your chickenlandia is awesome!!❤ Have a question one of my girl is having some issues and I need advice please! She is not egg bound I can not feel any egg her belly and bottom are soft. However she had not laid an egg in a couple weeks now. She is eating and drinking but her wings and tail are droopy and when she walks seems to use her wings as a crutch to balance. I removed her off course from the flock. Would you have any idea what could this be? Thank you and I really enjoy your personality and advice!!

[@gypsiemomm]

Where did you purchase the garden gate "kit" that is below your chickenlandia sign?

[@schomestead2591]

I love your run. How long and wide is it? We are planning for an expansion.

[@cherylbeswick7327]

Do you have any suggestions on how to detere flies?

[@shadyfieldhomestead1974]

Where did you get your netting from on the top of your run? Is it strong enough to keep raccoons out? How did you secure it on the sides?

[@vh2337]

I love your idea of essential oils for the coop. Where did you get that great little diffuser at 9:57? I looked in your store but not there. :(

[@joyadams507]

Please share a link to your shower curtain 😊😊😊??? I absolutely adore you and all you do for your chickens (they are God’s creatures too) congratulations on achieving your wonderful Chickenlandia!!

[@meghanrossi2311]

How do you protect quarantined chickens (whether new to flock or sick) from rain and the elements since they aren’t inside the coop?

[@catishachristy9452]

What are the dimensions of your outside run area? Mine is currently 2000 square feet but I want to enclose a portion and cover the rest with some sort of netting. Do you have netting in yours?

[@lonestarbs]

Where did you buy your old red chicken coop?

[@kristivaughan3839]

Do you like these plastic boxes you have now, or the older plastic ones you had in an older video where they were stacked?

[@shannaciano1804]

What are you using on the floor of your coop?

[@younking43]

Mvp mvp

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

🐔🐔❤️

[@nadinedaszkiewicz2282]

I have 4 10-week old chicks. They have recently moved outside where there is a covered run with a coop above, and additional fenced run for them. My problem is that I can not get them to go into the raised coop at night. Any suggestions? I worry about night time predators getting them, although they are fenced in at night, just not as securely as they would be if they went up into the coop. Also they will need to be in the coop at night in the winter

[@bwbailey5187]

Is that a netting on top?

[@jandcschwartz]

How do you keep the grass in your run? I used to have a green wonderland where my turkey lived and then I move chickens in there and it's nothing but dirt now.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I talk about it in the video because honestly it's kind of a miracle lol! I keep thinking any day they are just going to destroy it haha

[@jandcschwartz]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia I missed it. I'll have to watch again.

[@trinityriverhomestead]

Is the building you use for a coop just a shed from somewhere?

[@dollyperry3020]

What are the dimension of the run/coop and how many chickens do you have in it?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

It's 10x12. I have 27 chickens (many bantams) and five ducks. ❤️

[@dollyperry3020]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia Thank you! Mine is 8x10 and I have 8 chickens....getting ready to move....so I haven't gotten new ones :)

[@gonny417]

One of my birds has a lot of missing feathers around her vent like little pointy things sticking up she seems fine otherwise, any ideas as to what it might be? 

[@Tacoxdaddytv]

🔥🔥

[@meripederson8379]

Are you close to Seattle?

[@brendascott4191]

Do they sell them signs?

[@becca1384]

What breed is the lavender shown at 4:53? I have a baby that looks similar. I just know that she/he's a bantam of some sort.

[@petmom8346]

I love you video I just sub And I called too my chickens chicklandia Too

[@phiricity114]

heyy President I have a problem! My chicken keeps flying out of the run, my run is not closed on the top, but my Jungle mix hen will still find a way to get out even after clipping both sides of her wings!!!

[@kmason460]

Hello President of Chickenlandia! They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery so I want to turn a piece of my yard, 65'x51', into exactly your fenced in area of Chickenlandia. I have 6 chickens now and next year or 2 I plan to grow to 9, that's the max I've gotten hubs to agree to. I work from home and let them free range but of course I can't be outside with them all day... weekends you can find me with my kids aka chickens. Saturday a man in the neighborhood was running with his dog lab/pit bull mix off leash. His dog ran up my driveway and attacked my kids, I was in earshot but the attack wasn't visible to me. My girl Majesty a beautiful lavender orpington and I were truly blessed in that she wasn't badly hurt, amazing I know. The dog got her by her breast feathers only, which she now has none, but that's all she lost, so thankful!! Everyone has told me, I have to get okay with the idea I'm going to lose some birds if I free range. I can't accept that, so...I'm re-purposing my front yard! I'm showing my hubs your fenced in area and hoping he can figure out what you did. If you see this comment and can tell me what you told your builder or how your structure is comprised, I would be most grateful. I have watched many of your videos, my neighbor as well and she has your book ☺ thank you for your contributions, you have helped me immensely as I've only had my kids for 1 year. Warmly, Kim

[@BjornWithASlash]

Once the heat from this flu dies down I’ll be adding a full 150 sq feet to my run, adding roughly 1/3 more space, so I’m very impatiently waiting for the looming threat of death to leave

[@iseetheglory4593]

👏👏👏🙌💖

[@glorialaster8880]

How stressful is it to chickens to mow the yard and have to pass by the coop?? Might sound silly but I’ve been worried about that a lot

[@katiehartman2333]

How many do you have?