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[@zdjadju]

As a dog trainer, I'm going to throw this out there. Stop trying so hard. No high pitched noises, no reaching out. Talk calmly and walk through and ignore. Let them take their time with your smell and movements without TRYING to make them friends. They will start associating you with fresh food, safety and calmness. Keep your movements and noises calm and matter of fact.

[@amaropargo8532]

15:54 oh yes, they will climb !!! They can also dig under the fence.

[@defrost8648]

Allie - you need the whole thing enclosed. You really do. Trent is right here. 💗💗 Love you both!

[@TinaJackson]

Yes, raccoons, etc. will most definitely climb the wall and drop down to get the chickens if there is any little opening. Also, dig down into the ground and put the wire in the trench then cover back up. We concrete it in.

[@topherjoe1]

Good point, I was going to say the same thing about the roof and the raccoons will bust the frame with their weight. And the dig down into the ground is spot on from what I have seen in other videos. Raccoons almost tore our storage shed apart trying to get in it to do God knows what in it lol

[@paulaboese5793]

Ummmm....you have to enclose the roof. Sorry A. The raccoons will get all of them. And the coyotes, dogs, foxes, etc. Will easily dig under your cage too. Sad but true. Cement foundation best. When they are older you can let them completely out to run during day. All dogs need to be trained to leave them alone.

[@ramblin660]

Yes raccoons love chicken, After my dog died, they were killing at least one chciken a night and dragging them under the fence.. I set a live trap and was catching raccoon after raccoon. Finally began locking the chcikens up in the chicken coop at night. I had an adult bronze tom and hen turkey and they even killed the hen and left her under the fence.

[@CodeMonkey66]

Perhaps even hammer/drive rebar lengths into the ground like 4 to 6 inches apart, instead of concrete foundations.

[@annettesapiano9668]

@@CodeMonkey66 We've done that. Very effective.

[@carolinem1526]

We have chickens, please wrap the whole coop, we have foxes and coyotes that will dig tunnels and come in from the ground. So wiring on the ground is a must! We lost many chickens this way before learning our lesson

[@MelodyJuneInPa]

Yes, to wire on the ground around the pen. We had to put 3 foot heavy gauge wire fencing on the ground all the way around our chainlink dog kennel, turned chicken-run.

[@lalalady12341]

I switched my chicken floor to sand....it's like a zen garden. Like scooping kitty litter. So clean! My nesting boxes have nesting mats....spray them with the hose when an egg breaks. My 25 hens no longer have butt poop. Sand makes it so easy and quick to clean in the winter.

[@rondag3569]

What a great idea!

[@gotgold4590]

I took a 3 inch diameter limb about 4 feet long and attached a chain on each end. I hung it in my chicken run. I got picked on about my chicken swing until people saw the chickens love it. It gives them a little roost outside in the run.

[@gregwilliamson1569]

Critters kill chickens. They will dig under the fence, too. Dig cage wire 18” down.

[@SewFrancine6120]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZTZmKVumd-XgMk This is a great idea for a coop. They used cattle panels with the chicken wire

[@patriciamesser-perry523]

Yep, we experienced that also!!

[@RiverWoods111]

One more thing, tell your mom to always look into the egg boxes before sticking her hands in because snakes also like eggs. Not to freak her out, but just look in first then once you know nothing is in there then reach in.

[@RunawaywithShortie]

Sally Woods which is why I don’t have chickens.

[@catfon10]

Yes, poultries are a magnet for snakes. So, always good to use those boots, too.

[@audibleadventures9004]

glad I live in the UK sometimes XD

[@Kitkatrey]

Most definitely! Snakes will just crawl in that cozy warm coop, and live up on the perches or upper ledge and wait for breakfast to be served!

[@reikidreams9265]

No snakes in washington state thank goodness. I never thought about snakes. We have lots of racoons though.

[@wanderingwilds1998]

Allie honey, you definitely need a roof. Everything eats chickens and their level of commitment getting to them can be Herculean! I’ve had chickens going on 7 years now and through mistakes, free ranging and not secure enough runs, I’ve lost several over the years to fisher cats, coyotes, weasels, fox, and even hawks! Trust me, the effort now will save you sadness later.

[@twylabrown6743]

You need a roof.

[@kateackerly6559]

And raccoons (and many other predators) are very capable of climbing up (I mostly think of raccoons as arborial). Also... Hawks.

[@jumonjii]

Allie - Raccoons will absolutely climb up over and in, anywhere there is an opportunity. They are smart. Put pad locks on the doors. I went camping once and left all the food in the tent when I went out for a few hours. I came back and noticed paw prints everywhere... Not only did the raccoons unzip the tent to get in and take all the food, they REZIPPED the tent closed. I'm concerned they may dig under to get in.

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

Lol ok this I cant believe sorry. If u could film that it would best viewed utube ever

[@mountainryder8]

I've had a decapitated chicken flock over only one night with a chicken wire coop. It's better to use hardware cloth so that they don't have room to grab! They work in teams where one would scare the chickens and another would snatch them. My ex went Okie on them and snared the babies and momma out of the nest and relocated them.

[@annbolynn7797]

They DID NOT re-zip that tent flap! Allie, he is teasing about the re-zip thing!!!!

[@krondor1234]

Kathy Mayeda so true! Happened to our chickens.

[@albertarose1433]

Sorry Ali, in this case, Trent is right. 🤗 Raccoons will absolutely get in and probably still will. 😕

[@Digital_Notions]

I would also have recommended going sideways with the chicken wire on the inside, and then put strips of wood on the inside over the top of the chicken wire. Around here, raccoons will push those staples right out.

[@debgarbrick122]

Yes. Staples aren’t enough.

[@pacaluvr7963]

I don’t know if anyone’s mentioned this to you...make sure that any chicken wire or hardware cloth that you put around the chicken run or coop also gets dug trenched a few inches into the dirt. A lot of varmints going after chickens have no problems digging under a fence to get at them. Allie, I will have to side with Trent on this. Every place an animal can get in needs to be fenced off or made secure. Foxes and coyotes are extremely cunning and they can climb fencing and work their way in to the coop and the result is never good.

[@ronnihall444]

Yes. I just said that. We have had more dig under than climb over. They will dig up a board no problem.

[@rodneybooth4069]

So true.

[@Fordgroup00]

Chickens will dig under as well

[@dreamart3395]

And. don't forget the proverbial chicken hawk ... aka Red-tailed Hawk. They'll swoop in or land on the top of the pen and then dive in an dine.

[@Plamanntubes]

Agree - just a few inches into the lawn/ground then covered with mulch or stones

[@janfenton7478]

I love that you finally showed what all couples go thru...including yourselves....bravo. No real relationship is all love and happiness everyday And yes it needs a roof. It’s amazing what animals will do to get after a chicken or prey. Allie, you totally should be able to use the tools and build alongside Trent...keep showing her and letting her learn Trent....those lovely little goats will warm up on their terms in their time...it will happen at some point. This was a great video. Love you guys....keep showing your love of animals Allie....it’s beautiful

[@camdenlab1]

Not only do you need a roof but you’ve got to bury the wire at the bottom-an apron. The chicken wire keeps chickens in but it doesn’t keep critters out. You have to use hardware cloth.

[@pilotlaura4838]

I would also recommend an automatic chicken door--runs off solar. It opens when the sun is up and closes when it gets dark. It will save you (and mom) a lot of time.

[@miraclo3]

not only do you need a roof, you need to lock that thing down like Fort Knox. i very seriously recommend getting "construction mesh" and putting it around the first new feet up over top the chicken wire and also into the ground/floor of the run. most animals that love chickens for dinner can easily bite through normal chicken wire so construction mesh is a must. they can fit through ANY small hole. secure it the best you can or you will be chasing down a coyote with one of your chickens in its mouth across your property if you are lucky. i have chickens have have lost some in the past. their security is very important. they are like sitting ducks for lack of a better word.

[@amyjensen4961]

I was going to recommend the same thing, we had racoons reach in and pull the heads off chickens through chicken wire and then another year coyotes just pushed the staples right out and slid into the coop like a hot knife through butter, I also heard skunks and weasels will tunnel under to get at the hens. I've upgraded to 1/4 inch hardware cloth on all sides, top and 8-12 inches down all around the coop/run area and also put hardware cloth over the ventilation inside the coop so that nothing can get in there at night too. It's lot more expensive than regular run of the mill chicken wire but hardware cloth is a lot more secure. To attach it more securely used large flat round metal washers and screws to secure the hardware cloth to the frame to make sure nothing can push through either. Hopefully you guys won't have any issues at all, but if a predator gets in there they will not likely leave anything alive...

[@Kitkatrey]

Amy Jensen Perfect recommendation, those staples will come right out. Hardware cloth and washers with screws is best. I have never heard of skunks attacking chickens (since they are herbivores), but, they will probably want the food scraps in the run.

[@AllysonJFlagg]

Allie, you need a roof over the entire area. Raccoons climb ANYTHING.

[@nottheone582]

raccoons are super crafty. I've found them opening our fence and barn door latches. anything for an easy meal

[@KerryBlue72]

Gotta have a roof- weasels, racoons etc WILL get in and eat them eventually. But they will be locked in their pen in the evenings to protect them- so it's just for daytime protection. I had chickens for 6 years.

[@sheilamorrell6329]

Yes, I kept chickens, pheasants, turkeys, ducks and you need complete cover! Remember, foxes etc even dig under the hen house for dinner!!

[@cjdenny5728]

Just my experience-only need one rooster, need netting or roof over chicken pen. Be sure you have put fencing inches below the ground level as critters will burrow under to get to the chickens. Goats need things to challenge them, such as things to climb on, run around, etc. It is all a learning curve.

[@lynzie58]

CJ Denny yep i buried my fencing one foot

[@TheDawnofVanlife]

It's the neighbors that have roosters. Hence the multiple roosters.

[@freedomwalk705]

Bury hardware cloth a foot or two around run. A mesh top, doesn't need to be wire... Best of luck 😁

[@Bayoubullion69]

Yup, one rooster is all you need! Wait till they get big and clean and stick in the freezer..Unless y'all are already attached to them give them to a neighbor farmer and he will be happy to take it off your hands..Roosters taste just like chicken..lol.

[@freedomwalk705]

Oh yeah, and I put chicken wire under the floor of my coop also... you'd be surprised at how critters will get at the chickens.

[@donnakirk76]

You must must MUST have the pen covered, beautiful, sweet Allie. Raccoons will climb right over that chain link. Hugs to you both.

[@bdwalters4585]

Just for future reference...put screen/wire on the walls and ceiling before assembling them inside the shed. Have all walls fully done, then attach together.

[@sharonmullen4316]

Allie, my daughter (who btw is your age, has long, crazy curly hair and smiles all the time) first try at chickens ended in disaster when they thought they didn’t need a closed pen...came out one morning to blood and feathers... no chickens. Enclose the pen.

[@miriamm3404]

Never say never. You two are so sweet and gentle with all the animals!

[@thomasjarosz7406]

Allie, Trent, You should have put the sceen on out in the yard then carried the screened structure into place. Work smarter not harder. Looks good! Trick for goats . Leave a piece of sweated clothing that you wore in the shed. They get used to your scent. God bless The gaps under the white structure is were preadotors are getting in.

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

I saw the gaps as well. It kind of worries me. Not sure what they can do about it now tho?

[@shouse1014]

also need to bury some chicken wire because raccoons will dig under, I learned the hard way

[@andrewmorland11]

Hi guys. Glad you are settling down after your journey home. The coop build "discussions" made me chuckle. Nice to see you are just like the rest of us sometimes. A couple of observations .... chicken wire is for keeping poultry IN not for keeping predators OUT. Determined coyotes or similar will break the chicken wire. Raccoons can reach in through the chicken wire and rip a chickens head off. Rats will chew through it. Consider using half inch hardware cloth hammered in with U staples. Also consider a 2ft hardware cloth apron at ground level, attached to the bottom of the run, as predators may try to dig under the coop walls but will not normally back up 2ft to dig but rather try digging right next to the coop wall. I would cover it in gravel aswell. You could put a raised bed over the apron with chicken friendly herbs as a further deterrent. Sorry Allie, raccoons will definately climb that chicken wire and may even find a way through the run roof once they are up there. I would also be concerned that having gone to the trouble of raising the coop off the floor, which will help prevent racoons getting into the coop, you have built a "ladder" to the barn roof giving them access to the coop structure anyway. Until "fort knox" is built my flock are locked up in my drive out basement each night as in this part of NS everyone has a story about racoons getting into coops/runs and decimating the flock. Your best deterrent is your Mum's dog if he sleeps nearby. You could also try collecting any shed dog hair and putting it in an old pair of tights hung under the coop and barn roof overhang as the smell will deter racoons. A self opening/closing coop door is also a great thing as once they are inside that strong looking coop the chickens should be safe (use carabiners instead of slide bolts on the door and egg boxes as racoons will work out how to open slide bolts) ... and your Mum will not have to remember to run our to close it every night. A motion activated, solar security light that comes on after dusk (by which time the chickens will be roosting) may also act as a deterrent and you will be able to see from the house if anything is around the run Last thought, you may find the run floods due to rain from the barn roof. Enjoy the chickens, they are great if you take the time to watch them. Very curious and lots of personality. Good episode. Thankyou.

[@adventuresofroblana2619]

Andrew is right, Oso will fix all!

[@lonestarsherp7560]

Need to make a mobile coop for the day. Just a frame with a few wheels enclosed. You put chickens in and move it around the yard new spot everyday. They will fertilize and mow the yard all at the same time.

[@DeliaLee8]

I've seen those - Love them! Great idea! People also roll them over their gardens in early spring before planting - loosens the dirt, weeds get eaten, poop gets incorporated.

[@katee2231]

I’m a barb wire person, a trench around the coup in the ground. All across the top every where I see a gap opening (barb wire) where chickens can’t get hurt. In the desert ocotillo worked great. Snakes wouldn’t go across it would rip there belly. Traveling for fun around the globe is so different than working manual labor together. Remember to always treat a relationship with love and patience. When Allie wasn’t where you thought she should be you need to give her space. This is all familiar to you, this is all foreign to her. Let her be her. She’s an amazing beautiful girl inside and out. Treat her that way. With total appreciation.

[@artparty222murphy9]

Yea. Trent . You're being a wuss. Quit whining. Shes a good companion to u. You're lucky to have her. And as someone said she's learning..

[@chrisevy4814]

I agree Trent knows what he has they work hard and then they have to edit as they are filming all this but yet they still get along so great what an awesome couple/team. Great video I have 5 acres and lots of animals the bigger animals do fine but all my chickens are constantly being attacked almost no matter what I do Everything loves to eat chicken be safe

[@MelaniePhoenix]

Oso's high-five was so freaking adorable! 😍😍😍

[@LovingAtlanta]

Melanie RideThePhoenixSkoolie - 👍😍Yesss!💝

[@MelaniePhoenix]

@@LovingAtlanta Howdy, Georgia neighbor! 😍

[@deniporter3321]

The hay in the goats pen needs to be off the ground and placed in a manger. You can either build a hay manger or purchase. The manger can be free standing or attached to a wall. With the hay left on the ground, the goats will "dirty" the hay and it will be unfit for them to eat. They also will enjoy an outdoor "Play station" to climb on. Goats love to climb! As others have written, chickens are "Food" for many animals, and a hungry animal can be very clever and determined. Love watching your videos!

[@LovingAtlanta]

Deni Porter - 👍Exactly. Great. 💝

[@bearborg9986]

Goats dont eat hay they eat alfalfa and grass. The alfalfa descended to be up off the ground though.

[@kathyahearn9608]

Great job you guys! I was raised by an Engineer who was constantly building something, very handy. Trent so reminds me of how I grew up and even though I am a Nurse, I was taught about grounding! Thank you for the videos, much love. Kathy

[@nhad040306]

@Trent & Allie Not-a-pro-tip: Dig a little trench (for lack of better and right word) right outside the run, next to the screened walls, then place some screens and backfill with dirt. This will prevent snakes and rats from coming in from under by digging. Watching from Qatar... Rock On 🤘

[@tamara8908]

Allie, "a raccoon is not going to climb the wire and go into the run" Me, "ha ha ha ha ha ha!" City girl. Gotta love her. You probably will need a predator skirt as well. Nice coop. Really sweet.

[@steverosenberger8671]

Trent you can run a ground wire to a stake on something that is in the ground and have a grounded outlet.

[@jman210210]

That wouldn't trip the breaker in a line to ground fault. Installing a GFI would though, it also protects all outlets downstream. In the event of a ground fault the ground rod would create a voltage gradient in the soil beneath you (meaning there would be highest voltage at the ground rod and it would lower the further you got away from it). If that outlet is in the coup it's one way to make fried chicken though...

[@davidshort8987]

DO NOT ADD GROUND ROD LIKE THIS!!! GFCI outlet is under ten bucks. Walmart, Lowe’s, or Home Depot will have them. Get weatherproof cover for it too.

[@buzzward812]

It definitely needed wire on the ceiling.

[@bobshaw4063]

FYI : In case you haven't seen Sara & Luca's last vlog they made it home to Italy safely . Lucas's father & mother picked them up @ the Torino , Italy airport in two separate cars .

[@Strawberryfields27]

Bob Shaw just watched that. So happy those Beautiful People made it home. #LEAW I love what Allie and Trent are doing on the farm.

[@lisaandrademason8962]

Cried with happiness this morning watching them arrive in Italy 🥰

[@xceler8auto]

About time they got out of Argentina.... I really felt bad for them...

[@LucysVanAndale]

I cried for them! So happy! I met them here on T&A vlogs and started following them as well.

[@waynebell321]

my thoughts are with those with disabilities,the elderley and families that couldnt get a seat on the plane.

[@seascapes3626]

So Rambo calm down. Allie you have a heart of gold and work so hard. You have miles and miles of patience with Trent who is so high strung and somewhat derogatory to you. Yes Trent you are.I know your always together and things get stressful but be kind or step away and calm down. Your both doing an great job or jobs lol. Love you guys

[@lelanoel2246]

We had our chickens slaughtered by various animals. Then their are the flying varmints also. Trent is right this time. 🙂 sorry Allie!

[@VANESSASDAILYLIFE]

*lol*

[@susankiesau1026]

My husband ( the farm boy) remembers they had to constantly change the latch...because the raccoons would figure out how to open the gate!! You might want to put a second different latch on the gate to the chicken run... raccoons are very smart! AND CHICKENS MUST BE VERY TASTY So they work really hard to get into that enclosure!! Also they dig..can they dig under the footings?

[@lynzie58]

Susan Kiesau so true, i put a carabiner lock through our latch

[@jo-ellenscalone5962]

All they reallty have to do is put some sort of a lock on the latch hole. You did a nice job on the chicken coop......you probably have to do something about the holes on the bottom base of the pen.

[@gpimodelshoots]

I was thinking the same thing a second latch

[@tmoney586]

I love your back and forth with each other. It’s nice to hear some of your quarantine convos when things get frustrating. 😂 #reallifeproblems Y’all will get through this together!! ❤️

[@tribalwoman138]

The roof need to be there, raccoons can get into everything. We have chickens and Trent is right, everything will be after the chickens.

[@delsaj69]

If u are just having chickens for eggs u don't need a rooster. They are mean and noisy. If you want to hatch chicks borrow one of your neighbors noisy roosters😉

[@annthrockmorton1517]

@@delsaj69 Wow, really?! The things we learn on KZbin!

[@nana6510]

and Mustelids too, if theyexistin your region.

[@Fordgroup00]

delsaj69 Yep You do get used to the rooster

[@palee1342]

And other bigger flying predators.

[@jerrys634]

Allie is quite the trooper being a transplanted city woman/van lifer suddenly having to become a goat and chicken farmer. There's a ton of things to learn to do. Trent, just be a patient teacher and supportive significant other.

[@barbaravilarchao6337]

What a beautiful and loving Mothers Day gift!! You’re a great son and a loving daughter-in-law mama has been gifted with!! Love the entire animal love in your new adventures with your videos! 🐓🐣🐑🦮 Best of luck!! Now a vegetable garden and you’ll all set! 😁🥕🥬🍎🤗

[@xankru5270]

They will get in, even burrowing in from the bottom.

[@randomrachael420]

Indeed, that's why people normally use predator skirts at the bottom

[@thexxit]

Trent, you gotta let Allie use the tools more often. From one perfectionist to another, Trent, once you let go and go all zen, everyone will have fun building coops!

[@Chantal_4107]

I couldn't agree more. The only way to learn and develop skills are to use them! I bet Trent made plenty it mistakes the first few times he used tools. Why on earth does he expect Allie to do it perfectly 100% of the time?

[@VANESSASDAILYLIFE]

*right I want to use the tools too*

[@heavenswillow]

I’ve been thinking this for a while... even though your adventures have changed for the time being, I look forward to every and any video your making... it’s like waiting to see the next episode of your favourite show on Netflix or something. Thank you for sharing your lives. It provides a much needed mental escape for me (and others too). Trent, your mom is lucky to have you guys helping her and having time to be with her. The farm is looking awesome! Looking forward to all your future posts!❤️

[@dhoughton1961]

Allie, having been on a farm with chickens, Trent is correct. You need to completely enclose the structure. Even then, certain types of critters will dig under the walls and still get your chickens. Nature :-)

[@josephinebloodgood4734]

Aww. You guys are great. Hang in there. Have to say, I'm enjoying this Utah series even more than you're other videos. Thanks for the smiles.

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

Me too.

[@VANESSASDAILYLIFE]

*yes smiles make everyone feel better*

[@jeanneanne458]

Sorry girl you have to cover it. Owls hawks will get in there. Trents right. Hugs guys

[@lisaandrademason8962]

I will never forget waking up on Mother’s Day hearing my mother screaming howling crying. There was a bed of feathers everywhere along with shredded body parts. Raccoons are relentless, they WILL do anything to get in and kill every last one of them. My mom lost all her chickens ducks and ducklings in one night. Trent is right cover it all! Great job and FYI I do all the painting too, love it 🥰 high five Allie. 🤚🏼

[@dvanneste7958]

Even with all the precautions and everything covered and sealed some critters will find their way into the chicken coup if possible!! even the chickens could fly out of the coup threw an open roof...never under estimate chickens or critters wanting chickens!

[@susannoonan1]

Latches on the outside of the laying boxes and they can open that gate too, racoons can open simple latches. They tore the boards off the back of our chicken coop and only left the beak of the black duck. Broke my grandson's heart to lose his 4-H projects.

[@TannyOHaley]

Susan is right. Raccoons are relentless. You also want to guard the bottom of the walls because they can did underneath and get through that way. Locks on everything not just latches because they can undo latches. You also might want to lay raccoon traps to kill the raccoons. It’s called the circle of life. Do not under any circumstances get boy goats. Trust me.

[@bisleyblackhawk1288]

Raccoons can’t be trusted...I lost a full goldfish pond to the bastages a few years ago...I trapped them (have-a-heart live traps) and relocated them to a friends property...they were not appreciative at all of my kindness of not using a .22 to end their raids and destruction...they attacked me when I opened the trap for release 😆😆😆

[@NOYB2024]

I have had similar experiences. Racoon's are vicious and they will make their way in to kill all of those chickens!!

[@RandomYTStuff]

Yep...we have a type of weasel where I live, they will fit through anywhere to get to the chicken...some people run wire-fence in the ground, like a meter deep too...or they completely box the cage with wire and add soil on the bottom...

[@rosecato7755]

Yes I will add my experience to that of others, raccoons are relentless and will open doors, climb in and around, also opossums will kill chickens, and these critters will dig under the fencing and climb into very small spaces. I used to have to use an actual padlock with a key. It was nuts. Oh and coyotes will climb too

[@RobinsinaG]

Uh, yea NO Allie, a "roof" IS a must, srry.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍😍You know I love you both.🤗💞🤗 💡@11:25 - 11:37 Trent makes a lot of “I” statements and Allie makes a lot of “we” statements. Just something to think about.🤗💞🤗

[@Chantal_4107]

Yes!!! I was so triggered by this episode. My ex was an abusive narcissist who charmed everyone. So much of what Trent has been acting like lately really has been triggering me. I honestly would prefer to just watch Allie without Trent. He spends his time complaining about things or justifying himself . "We're not idiots" or "THIS time you did it right."

[@GatewayPro]

Wow... I mean wow. Not saying you’re wrong, but did you count? You know life is not edited.

[@dianag9066]

@@Chantal_4107 I feel the same way...she is a total sweetheart...he is a disapproving control freak. I only watch their videos to see her smiling & good natured spirit. He strikes me as a narcissist. 😕

[@kathywehmeyer55]

@@Chantal_4107 Gingers are known for their quick temper, this is the first I've seen from Trent after watching their vids for quite some time and this is nothing compared to what my dad would put out! Haven't you heard the term "firey redhead"? They've lived in a together in a van, for Pete's sake, I think she knows what to expect and how to handle it by now.

[@JJoy-bk8yr]

For heaven's sake! You took 8 or 9 seconds when Trent was telling a list of chores he wants to get done, and one "we" from Allie at the end, and used it judge their relationship?? Do you honestly think that nobody in a relationship can *ever* plan to accomplish anything by themselves? Or they just aren't allowed to speak about it? Consider the impact your method of jugement would have in a relationship: "I'm going to work now, dear, and then I'll take the car for an oil change on the way home." Significant other: "Why is it all about you? There was no 'we' in your statement, only 'I!' You narcissist!"

[@susiehollams3218]

You guys are amazing, you maybe talking about farming, but you are teaching about human relationships. How to work together, you blow me away love to you both

[@mereditheldonross8553]

Oh, and lock the door. Racoons have hands and will just let themselves in.

[@VANESSASDAILYLIFE]

*really they know how to unlock doors?*

[@Earlesstag]

@@VANESSASDAILYLIFE with the latch system they have in place yes. Raccoons can open that. Coyotes can also dig under into the pen

[@RunawaywithShortie]

Yes....raccoons have talents! They get into coolers at the campgrounds and a friend caught one trying to open our camper door.

[@nightfall22]

Those damn thumbs! Lol

[@debrasalt3598]

I was living in a Suburb of the N.E. when I came back to the U.S. and one day I went into the garage and had a racoon on my head.He left quietly but I was used to all sorts of animals but it did freak me out.The racoon was living in the garage but hey, he was there long before me.No harm done.

[@blairk9thor486]

The great chicken debate is easy to resolve. YOU MUST ENCASE THE WHOLE THING IN CHICKEN WIRE! It is nothing for an animal like a raccoon, or even a fox, to climb the fence and get in. Hunger, when combined with the smell of tasty chickens, is an incredible motivator. If a fox gets it will usually kill everything inside the coop.

[@fredasdaughter]

And bobcats and the like can bite right through chicken wire. Owls get lots of chickens, too. Hawks and owls can pick up baby goats.

[@nomorebsforme]

Things are really taking shape it is so nice to see you two working together making a big difference. It's a beautiful place out there...

[@murphy6424]

I can't believe how fast Oso is growing. Every new video he so much bigger. He will be huge.

[@sarawoods7874]

They will climb! Close it up!

[@julieh3327]

Trent is right about the needs for the roof in a chicken coop. My husband has had something get in and take one of his chickens out! Nice to see you both working together. It is a good way to really get to know someone - never mind all of the miles you’ve driven together too! You may have issues with under the edges of the cage.

[@paulmuntalbano7342]

Hey, Trent, just piping in as an electrician offering a suggestion. You could replace that receptacle where there was no ground wire with a GFCI receptacle, like in your kitchen and bathrooms. That is an approved NEC Code fix for a lack of ground and will provide the protection you are concerned about. About $15 each for a 15-amp circuit....Paul

[@toadlguy]

paul muntalbano and Trent The other thing you could do is just put in a ground to the ground where it comes in to the barn. Cheaper than using GFCI receptacles. (Connect your grounds to the conduit if your only running two wires).

[@chillinwithdylan636]

@@toadlguy *you're only 🤯✌

[@joefriend213]

wont work

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

Yeah, if the power come from the house, I believe it's against the NEC to add an unbonded ground (rod) out in the barn. I saw EMT but still that's no ground, I was going to suggest GFCIs too. Only safe way to do it is to replace the feeder to the house with the right wire. UF. I was a military electrician and know just enough to get in trouble. I wasn't going to say anyting but I saw this part of the thead and decided to chime in.

[@blackfly29er]

Lesson learned - until fixed wear rubber soled shoes in the barn to avoid becoming the ground. ⚡

[@scoobstyr]

Hi Trent and Allie - I’m a long time watcher and first time commenter. Love your show! I’m here to tell you how to get your goats to bed down in their area. You need to put their feed in their bed area. That will get them used to it according to my goat expert friend (we’re talking 100’s of goats here!!) But I have to say one more thing and this has bothered me since you were driving out to Utah in the new truck - - You know, where Trent had an issue (admittedly, a control issue) with Allie driving the truck, and now it’s a bunch of stuff. It’s too much and the control thing is getting on my nerves. Allie is an AMAZING woman and can do anything!!! That and she’s a human, a grown woman or Pete’s Sake. Trent, I love you man, but that sh*t Get’s old and can be damaging to a relationship. Anyway, I hope that helps you guys with the goats. PS, I’m a nurse too and love that your mom is also. I hope she’s safe at work through this pandemic.

[@IvyRoad]

Yeah, I'm a little worried about them. This is a lot for Allie to suck up in a very stressful situation - away from her family, living in her MIL's home - no matter how sweet said MIL is, in a totally foreign environment, with nothing that is hers, learning new things, criticized way too much, in a pandemic. Too much.

[@domo3552]

Understandably, but chill folks, as we're all stranded in an upside down world in isolation in these bizarre times. And that message is sent to T&A & all of humanity.. 🙏❤

[@connieprettyman6131]

I have been noticing that also. I hope he sees it and puts a curb on it.

[@J-ZIM]

I've seen Allie be controlling too. She doesn't like unhealthy food and to the point that she goes overboard. Allie flips when Trent has cookies and in this vlog, she didn't like the unhealthy smoothie. She's too much

[@cynjim88]

scoobstyr everyone needs to realize that we are seeing snip its of their day to day... what might seem overbearing to viewers is what they laugh and tease each other about! Me and my husband banter over our nit picky, obsessiveness things! But we laugh at them and love each other for it! If we were to record our day to day with our spouses there would be plenty of concerns from viewers because no one REALLY knows the Dynamics of our relationships! I see everyone’s points and concerns but minutes of their day can not define their relationship! Every relationship has their quirks...and I’m sure Allie has things that she is controlling about- (Trent pastries LOL) these are the dynamics that make a relationship work!!! (This reply is the thread, not necessarily directed at your comment only)

[@jamesstrandlof8014]

I love Your Mom! Trent you were fortunate to be raised by a great mom. You turned out to be a very good young man, which is nothing but a complement to your mom, just curious where is your dad?

[@IvyRoad]

I see Trent got lots of support instructing Allie on the ways of predators and chickens. HOWEVER :0) I would also like to say that what's going on here is way, way harder for Allie - a city girl, away from her family, in an unfamiliar environment, living with her boyfriend who is all in his cowboy nature suddenly, and his mother, no matter how sweet she is. During a pandemic! Trent is just a boy at home with his mom flexing all his muscles in the place he feels safest during a pandemic. I hope he is really grateful, and demonstrably appreciative, of all that Allie is doing, and the good-natured way she's doing it, just because she loves him. Just saying. By the by, I agree with all said about chickens and the need for some extra protection on the "roof" and also at the base of those walls, maybe underground.

[@Chantal_4107]

He comes off as a control freak who lacks patience towards Allie.

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

Allie is in weekly therapy to cope with her harsh life this boyfriend of hers forced her Into. She also has a GoFundMe me to go to the city and all the healthy things involved with that

[@Lilla930]

lol, I think they’ve got it! They have lived together for years! Entertaining us when they play up these interactions!

[@mountainryder8]

I'm not worried about you Allie. I think you've got enough spunk to bolt if she's not liking things... and it looks like you're really having fun learning new things.

[@joelincolnlincoln6315]

@@Chantal_4107 so he is like most woman in the states

[@tracyconant4930]

They need something to climb on. Goats love to climb.

[@debrasalt3598]

Trent, it is so cool that your Mom has all this arable, flat land that I would be very interested in having a tiny home here.What a beautiful landscape, OMG! This is so pure and I LOVE IT!

[@chasincloud957]

Great Job on the coop! Make sure the bottom of the run is reinforced so a predator cannot dig its way underneath to get the chickens. Keep up the great work you guys!

[@CodeMonkey66]

Wow, ya Allie. Racoons, will like, steal your car...and ram into the chicken coup...and raid them thar' chickens. Seriously though, you will be amazed at what a racoon is capable of.

[@katherineescudero7551]

My husband and I have been watching you for awhile and with him being from Chile we loved seeing you travel in central and South America. However I just had to comment today we have a dog named Oso and 3 Pygmy goats along with about 40 chickens. We do understand the learning process you are going through. Have fun and enjoy the mini farm life.

[@helloall4013]

Sorry Allie...it needs a complete roof...fox are very smart!💜💜

[@ellencha5975]

And so are raccoons. We once went through three different complicated latches before we found one the raccoons couldn't open.

[@helloall4013]

@@ellencha5975 I was thinking the latch may be an issue also

[@mirandamom1346]

Raccoons have hands! It’s amazing what they can do.

[@kellygraff782]

Hey guys, first things first, I love y'all's content. Second please enclose the entire cooper or your going to have many dead chickens. And third you should be cleaning that pine fluff at least once a month if not twice. Chickens poop an incredible amount and it's bad for them to be running around in it. This actually includes the dirt run as well. Good luck and stay safe.

[@lynzie58]

Kelly Graff yes i agree with the shavings cleaning (i have 6 hens) tho in the winter i use the deep litter method and turn and add , still cleaning every few months tho

[@meehling]

Where we get fresh eggs from had to stop for awhile due to a weasel got into their coop and wrapped itself around the chickens and sucked their blood till they died. Good thing to completely close it up. Nice job by you two. I like the fact that you're trying new things and there is a sense of accomplishment coming from you all. Good people doing good things!

[@rickshipley7872]

BTW: Goats seems to prefer a wall mounted hay feeder. They are more likely to eat leaves off trees than grass on the ground. Google it.

[@cynthiawilson5488]

Rick Shipley I concur. My goats REFUSE to eat most food off the ground especially hay. You’ll see them sticking their head thru the fence to eat vegetation on the ground but they won’t eat a banana peel or apple core that fell when you tried to feed it to them. Love My Goats!

[@unknowntexan4570]

You guys are such a sweet couple. That is why I watch.

[@bisleyblackhawk1288]

Allie...you remind me of my aunt Sandra...she loves her chickens, goats and dogs...she is a saint with her animal care and love...as an aside...Trent’s mom is a jewel 😊

[@douglasharley2440]

absolutely needs the roof covering!...and it's for certain not going to be enough. lol, wild animals aren't dunces, or lazy. if they see a potential meal, they're gonna go all-out to get it and climbing over and into your little coop ain't no thing.

[@LovingAtlanta]

💡@18:05 instead of trying to staple at the top your curve / bend the material over the 2x4 and down, then staple easily comfortably. 🤗

[@shacklestofreedom1072]

Hi Trent and Allie Love your new project. You can get the Ground to the barn by driving a 4 feet X 1/4 inch copper rod into the ground then connect it to the power sockets. God Bless Joshua and Khatoon

[@BadKittus]

16:16 Sorry Allie, foxes and raccoons are most definitely Houdinis, they WILL climb/burrow and lock pick to eat your chickens. The coup needs 100% wiring in.

[@jimstamates1916]

Goats eat oats. Been watching your trip to the tip and now being entertained during lockdown. Thanks. Now payback time. I’m a wildlife photographer and I have a couple of tips that may help you befriend your goats. I’ll address this to Trent although I prefer Allie: I notice when you and Allie are in the goat enclosure you are several feet apart. Watch the goat, head looks at you, turns to Allie, back to you, back to Allie. Typical behavior for a prey animal. Humans are predators. Our eyes face forward so we can estimate the distance to our prey(3D). Prey animals’ eyes are on the side and see a much wider range(2D). They look for motion, a potential threat. When they see one the flight fright instinct is engaged. When they see 2 potential threats they freak. Your goat has nowhere to flee. It’s cornered and so it is very scared. Only 1 should go into the enclosure at a time to feed and bond. If you both want to enter you should be as close to each other as possible, you know, like when you guys hug on camera. This way the goat has to look in only one direction, one threat. However, it still feels cornered. Best to do the bonding outside where the goat has an escape route, or at least feels that it does. But don’t approach. Take some feed, ignore the goat, head bent down, no eye contact. Sit and be patient. Stay together. Let the goat come to you. This may take days. Be consistent. I’ve had wild big horn sheep sleep 15 feet in front of me and bull moose an arms length away. When you are in the rhythm of the goat, it will know. Good luck, hope to see you return to your home in Argentina soon, Jim

[@ibrandieshay]

As the chicken wire breaks, change it to 1/2" Welded Wire. It’s much stronger and protective. Allie, everything will eat chickens and will find any and every way in. Cover and reinforce every area of the coop. Looks good.

[@PruthviChauhan]

Oso already knows how to High five!!?? 😭😭😭 Sooo epic!!

[@cinderellsworth]

Kids just grow up so fast anymore, huh..??...Lol I adore that loveable little bear of a dog!🌟💫💛

[@junesorenson279]

They were coming home from the fly by for THE APPRECIATION FOR THE NURSES in New York, they did a fly by with the BLUE ANGELES. You can see it on KZbin.

[@audibleadventures9004]

I thought it was for VE day or something

[@daliaflanders6598]

Sorry Allie, Trent is absolutely right. I live in the Caribbean, we don't have raccoons or foxes but we have rats, mongoose and other pests that love chickens (as in, they love to eat chickens)....I swear they know how to pick locks...put the roof and use chicken wire with the smallest holes so you still have air flow but the pests stay out. Great job on the chicken run!!

[@mykirbs2002]

Trent and Allie, I have to say I really have enjoyed watching all these farm episodes. They have been a learning experience. I bet Trent’s mom is going to have a blast with all her farm animals and dogs. You guys have done an awesome job..👏🏻❤️

[@juliejones5651]

Trent is right. Even rats can take out chickens.

[@glampermeg7254]

I've been loving watching you be temporary homesteaders. I'm a full time van dweller originally from California. I'm currently sheltering in place in a national forest in the southwest. What you are currently getting to do looks like so much more fun than just sitting around at my campsite all day everyday. I'm super grateful that I get to spend quarantine sheltering in a van in the forest rather than a crowded apartment building, but homesteading looks like a whole lot more fun. Thanks for the great content! Keep up the good work!

[@nateross14]

I used to have a chicken coupe JUST like that with the roof gap and everything. One time, in the middle of the night, I heard some rustling noises outside, and thought to myself " That sounds like its coming from the chicken coupe", so I went out into the pitch black dead of night to investigate. Lo and behold I saw a tiny shape stealthily scaling up the chicken wire to try and slip through the gap above the coupe, JUST LIKE YOURS! I thought to myself "Oh man, this is it!" as I raised my flashlight and pointed it at the two little shinning beady eyes staring right at me in the dark. Well I'll be a bow legged bandicoot , it was the neighbors 18 month old toddler, in a diaper, in the middle of the night, going right through that gap, to get my damn chickens! Ok so that never actually happened, but the moral of the story is I'd be closing that gap for sure.

[@lindaparshall9276]

You will be cleaning out the coops at least monthly to keep your babies healthy

[@edbenson98]

They need a floor covering that they can hose down and clean all the poop off!

[@jackie6189]

This channel is so therapeutic!!! Thank you guys for sharing parts of your life with us. Continued BLESSINGS

[@vivianfurch8754]

Trent you need to fix the bottom of that coup or it’s going to be bad.

[@cindywisdom6385]

Yes, also SNAKES

[@cherie4me136]

Really need to dig a trench around the entire coop and bury wire or sheeting to avoid the diggers escaping or predators entering.

[@kambriNicole7]

Yes, it is super important to lay wire around the bottom edges to keep the predators out cuz they will dig right into them.

[@hayleywoodruff7114]

Hi there. I’m a Bioveterinary Scientist and thought of a few tips of getting the goats friendlier while watching this. Try not to let Oso in while you’re trying to get them used to yourselves. They’re naturally prey animals so are very scared of potential predators- like a big fluffy dog. When they’re friendly towards humans (actively approach you when you walk in), then try to introduce the dog. Also it might be worth trying to give them a little bit of Chaff (you should be able to get it from any country store or anywhere selling horse feed but I don’t 100% know how available it is to get in US), or fresh vegetables and give them this while you sit in there close to them. The positive reinforcement of a delicious treat with human interaction will be more beneficial than their usual food type- as they don’t have to take hay from you, as they know they will get it at some point with no human interaction. Be careful not to give too much Chaff or treat foods as it can cause gastric ulcers and diarrhoea- not pleasant for them or you cleaning it. Try just lots of short intervals of interaction- 15-20 minutes of socialising with them maybe 3 times a day- try get into a bit of a routine initially. Don’t bombard them with human time as they’ll never become friendly and they’ll be permanently stressed. They will get there- but it will take time if they’re not used to humans. Good luck and I think it’s incredible how kind you have both been moving back to help Trents mum. Stay safe and good luck.

[@giselleplantbasedvegan9174]

Hayley Woodruff sounds like great advice. I wonder if they adopted a Goat who is already use to and affectionate with humans and dogs, and putting them together, would it help to have that Goat as a role model for the others? I definitely think so! This works with other animals, even humans, right, to have a role model.

[@curious1366]

Hi Trent and Allie, your commenters are giving lots of great advice about the goats and about the chicken coop becoming more secure. I hope that you can spend the time reading thru these comments.... even though its approaching 2500 comments!!!!

[@donnagaskill6499]

You dont even want to see what raccoons can do to chickens, gruesome! You definitely need the chicken wire! And consider burying a foot of it under the coop boarder they will dig to get in as well! Thankfully you have a flock dog they are awesome dogs, and will be a great protector! Good luck it's all mostly worth it I love our little farm and all our animals😊❤

[@phoenixx1025]

I work with rescuing feral cats in the NJ area and was in the process of trying to rescue a momma cat with her 2 kittens. The raccoons got to one of the kittens before the rescue and I was heartbroken. Predatory wildlife will do anything to get in and can even do damage to your structures to get to the "food" so definitely reinforce the coop. Good luck!

[@deesandiego]

sorry allie trent is right on the roof , and dont want to see him cry . Happy Mothers Day Gloria!

[@Koko12714]

Thank you so much for your videos, you two always light up my heart! The positivity and love from each of you is so encouraging. I Look forward to every fun adventure! I also heartily agree that every inch of the chicken coop needs to be enclosed (as best you can of course) for the evening and night especially. Even baby weasels will squeeze thru small holes and kill the chickens, and leave them behind. My favorite chicken item is the hanging chicken waterers...... you fill a sheetrock bucket full of water and then put this special faucet on it. It keeps the hay and poop out of their fresh water and if you keep it near the heat lamp it is less likely to freeze.

[@GoshGus]

Re: Goats. Get a book, something to throw on the ground, and sit there quietly. This may sound all hippie, but goats are intuitive, and if you can keep relaxed and mellow, they will become comfortable. Spend hours with them. Goats are also social, and they love gentle voices. I agree with the folks saying the pup needs to be assigned to barn duty 24/7 while it's young. Wait too long, and he won't know his job. Best wishes for the farmlet.

[@IvyRoad]

And don't talk in a booming Trent voice, even if you're videotaping, when you're around the goats. Be gentle around those girls. And understand they are grown beings, not kids. Your relationship with kids would be different, but you got grown goats.

[@sharonanspach2734]

totally agree about the pup

[@Earlesstag]

16:00 They 100% will climb up that fence and get in through an uncovered roof. food is food when you are wild and especially for the cats and foxes that is not that much effort for them for a meal

[@debrasalt3598]

Happy Mothers' Day Gloria & Thank You for bringing Trent into the World to us, his viewers. You have an awesome Son & DIL to be .Have a Great Day Gloria, Bless You! You guys are probably still asleep but on the East Coast it's 8:30 am, Love to the chickies & Goats!!!!!! and FRANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and OSO!

[@ec3325]

Did we heard the word "wedding"? A rustic wedding there must be beautiful!!! Regarding the roof, its crucial!! put the roof on..