Turning a Greenhouse Into a Chicken Coop

It is time to start transitioning our high tunnel greenhouse into our winter chicken coop. We have to remove the trellis hardware as well as the drip irrigation tape before putting in the chickens.
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I am 73, grew up in a farming community (not farmers but was welcome guest on neighbor's farm) in eastern North Carolina (Knightdale), also live alone on very limited income, and, knock on wood, am in pretty good health as long as I take my meds, do what my doctor says and ... I too get my daily fix from watching this channel and other homesteading/farming channels. So hello, nice to meet another traveler.

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Thank you for the love..love from Kenya too.I am 54,I grew up in a homestead,my father bought a farm that was owned by the white settlers in Kenya..its all I see now in your life..I am at it,I love all you do.Happy you are all in good health and active.

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Love all the farm training your kids get but curious if you can share how you do your home schooling. With so many going to homesteading I think a vlog highlighting this, what program you use, etc would be so helpful. Thank you for all you do .

[@cubequail]

if you spiral the tomatoes up the string, you won't need the plastic clips anymore. That's what I am doing with my tomato plants over here in Germany and it works really good not only for me but also for many market gardeners in my region.

[@mmegraham]

Today, I came here to see Gideon ask for his Daddy's help, and Daddy holding Gideon's hand. Alex was such a great help, too! I deeply enjoy checking in with all y'all.

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I been watching since you started, I m 80 y F now on a acre with 7 hen 1 rooster 1 duck and a pair of geese, I m suffering from head shingles and a broken ankle , so have another senior helping with chore s, but enjoy all your video seems like I m just part of the family ,

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Your whole family is so into your farming and I haven’t heard your kids complain at all. Very nice you raised them well.love you guys

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[@blueheronfarm3818]

I can only imagine the random volunteer tomatoes you’re going to see next spring. Maybe you won’t even need to start any in the little Ana White next year! Y’all are getting it done, good job!

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This was a very thoughtful video for us that are on a fixed incomes and still love to watch your vlogs every day. I enjoy all that I can ..I lost my husband in February and we always watched your vlogs together. Thanks for your kindness. 💔

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I am so sorry for your loss Dianne. This first year of firsts, whatever holidays you celebrate, are the hardest. My prayers are with you at this time, hoping you will also remember the good times you had together, it will help. I promise, because I know it. Have a Blessed day.

[@lillievalentine8800]

Looks like you need to let Jonah lead the cleanup and organization project. He is clearly gifted in that area.

[@susanprather1142]

My husband and I have made the decision to turn our 10 ac farm into a homestead. We love watching you and your family and have learned so much. We also have a Lillie and Gideon. Thank you for all you guys do.

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I love that Rebecca drinks out of a mug the size of a chamber pot.. Thanks for another fun vlog

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I wonder how many people here actually know what a chamber pot is?! Lol!

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@@ericpl7227 what's a chamber pot?😂🤣😂

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I’m really amazed how much Mr.Brown as step up with helping more with chores this year.

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It is so good to see you back to where you were. It was so hard watching you so sick. It broke my heart but God is so good. You came through that dark tunnel to the light on the other side. Your tenacity is amazing too. Nothing is going to keep you down! So happy for you and your family.

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Tell Jonah and the boys I love their haircut what a handsome young man And those steaks look really good . I just ordered my whole beef for the winner and I got 25 chickens laying eggs now I am so happy to have good fresh eggs now thank you Justin

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[@amberkluga8949]

Rebekah had the best idea of a tool caddy. Being able to move the tool station to where you are working is awesome. Even in a working space of 10x10 it is amazing how quickly you grow to love being able to bring the tools to you. AND I converted my tiny 7 x 12 greenhouse to a winter chicken coop after watching you do that last year. I only have 10 chickens and a goose so I have the greenhouse set up with deep bed of chip then I used one of my 100 ft electric fence lines to make a surround around the greenhouse so they had some ability to go out and enjoy sunshine every day. I would have never thought of this myself, thanks for sharing all of your great ideas.

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Sounds like a wonderful winter set-up.

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The boys are so handsome with their new haircut and Lily the princess, Henry is getting cuter by the minute! Hugs to you all, blessed family💞💞

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Gooood evening from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great night!

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[@shelleygeary3205]

BTW, the clear clips are harder to open. If you get more, get the black ones. They make a huge difference.

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Love your videos. We are 65 and not able to start over again, but I do enjoy your videos very much on sustaining life and the farming. We live on 3/4 of an acre and I have a small garden to provide some veg for us and I'm learning to can all over again. TYVM for your knowledge.

[@annettejohnson6251]

Just absolutely love your kiddos

[@temi-twistedzones]

Hey Justin to help your flock and herds with the time change strike for the middle of the hour and stick to it regardless of time change. Hugs 🤗

[@StoneKathryn]

Good idea.

[@men11474]

We turned an old greenhouse into a chicken coop, it was great for them during the Texas blizzard.

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That is how I learned about Redmans Salt. I didn't know about other products ...so thank you!

[@youngali2679]

Every time i watch you i learn something new . Thank you so much

[@beckisublett7287]

So good to see you moving around so well and not as much pain!

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All the new haircuts! Lily you are so pretty! Gideon, Josiah, Jonah! All, looking so grownup. Love watching those kids grow.

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You are a great teacher and I love even the children are helping to teach. Children really do learn by watching and doing what parents do, not by what we say.

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Great work Jonah!

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Really love that Rebekah has been coming out and so much lately!

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I signed on with Abundance+ from the start. I don't get YT notifications like I should and frequently have to seek my peeps out individually. Today on YT, two of your videos just showed up from 6 days ago...frustrating. I would love to homestead, but as a senior widow, I think I've passed my window of opportunity. My Dobie is good company but not too good at offering a helping hand. Lol. She likes to "help" in the garden...she gathers and eats, while I gather double time to get it before she does! Lol. Feel like the Rhodes family and Sowards family are my extended family. Glad to see you getting around better, Justin. Hope to meet you all some day.

[@shaunburke9245]

That boy is a worker.i love that your kids help the family out and the seem to love the farm life most days.

[@littleedenvalleyfarm8165]

Don't forget about the drainage down on the other end of the high tunnel for the pigs. So they are not flooded in the spring time and you need to do the drainage before the ground freezes and the snow comes.

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Way to go, Jonah! 😃🐶👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@frickpoo6644]

ive been in old chicken coops that were built to last well over 50 yrs ago,and they were used for years beforehand. Wherever you put chickens, their waste smell stays forever. We would dump bleach on the floors in the winter when working inside moving boxes because the coops were used for storage.

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I'm glad you are feeling better.

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Blessings to all!

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It is encouraging to see you moving so well! I'm happy for you!

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We love and appreciate you and your family too 💕

[@barbaraweidenhammer7644]

Today @1:30 in Eastern Pennsylvania the temp was 67 degrees & so I put shorts on to go outside.

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Even if.... all you do, is plant seeds of possibility. Or water the seeds, that were already planted. You have done, much good - in teaching this type of lifestyle. 💕

[@bryonyhellis]

I’ve been looking forward to seeing the progress of the hoop house to chicken coop, what a fabulous use of it!

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And being entertained, Justin!!! 👏👏👏

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You and your family are also loved!❤️❤️

[@bonniehiggins8811]

Ha! We milk in -26 below sometimes.

[@lajohnson1967]

It’s good to see you feeling better Justin! Haven’t seen you this spry in quite a while. I run my chickens in the high tunnel for a few days and let them have first crack at the garden left overs, then add wood chips.

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We love y'all too and appreciate your courage to share your life and take some REALLY risky chances in the way you support your family. You're doing great! Keep it up!

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Thank you..

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Love your videos!!! Henry is so adorable. Mr. Brown too! All of your children are beautiful, handsome, sweet and smart!❤️❤️❤️. Love all the haircuts!!

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Justin thank you for allowing me learn so much from you and your family I live in Knoxville tn I have a garden it has always done good I have been able to work it much easier and better by watching you I can. Relate to mickel hunt Rory feels nephew he lost a lot of his. Chickens to an owl now with winter coming he is trying to find a way to keep them warm so if I learn anything l will let him he sure does admire you

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Your liveing the dream justin .you are truly blessed. I can't wait to start my dream.

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Had fried green tomatoes yesterday..yum!!

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I've been watching your videos for the last three years and you always inspire and teach me many different things of the homestead lifestyle. Keep up the great videos my family and I are going to sellnour property in ky next year to look for more acreage to build our forever homestead.

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Time change is tripping me out. Its 2:22am. I'm up watching this again and getting school lunch ready. Good times!!! ahaha

[@beckisublett7287]

Cant get use to sun going down at 4:30.

[@donmartin7728]

Curious, why not let the chickens have at the tomato plants for a couple of days before putting in the wood chips?

[@kendyb9555]

tomato plants are toxic to chickens. Fruit is ok, but not the actual plants.

[@littleedenvalleyfarm8165]

It needs fresh bedding of woodchips and it is easier to put in with the tractor while the animals are out than it is to wheelbarrow in when the chickens are in there since the tractor would freak them out and issues of them escaping.

[@ericcawith2cs11]

It's not good for them, but my chickens wouldn't eat the plants at all anyway, just the fruit. Also you shouldn't leave the plants there just to compost, as it can harbor diseases. So tomatoes are best being pulled and composted in the woods not for the garden use, or to dry and burn the plants and you could pour the ash on the garden.

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We love yaw too!

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I love you and the way you raise your family❤❤❤

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Well done, Jonah, for clearing up 👏👏👏 Tell him I said so!!! Praise is good 👍

[@sandispyres4704]

Jonah you are a hard worker be proud of yourself . You are a very intelligent young man. Are you planning to go on to college and gain more knowledge in your endeavors whatever they may be. You know with all your learned knowledge on the farm agriculture courses wild come naturally for you Whatever’s you choose I know you will do well in life. You are very motivated. We need more of you in this world

[@GreenWitchHomestead]

I love how personal your vlogs have become since Rooted started. I loved yall before but now it's just so much more. Also totally saving up for a high tunnel just because I saw you do this last year and was like yes! I need that system

[@StoneKathryn]

Do you know you can contact the NRCS of the US government and they can help you afford a high tunnel? There should be a branch of it in your county if you live in the US.

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I have been watching for about 2 years! You are the motivation everyday. I watch because you remind me of my goals. I can’t afford abundance + someday I will be not now. I cried when you announced abundance + Love from Colorado

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Love your family love seeing your videos. I’ve learned so much from you.

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We love you guys too...

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We love you guys too

[@donnacarier264]

Good idea Rebecca!

[@StoneKathryn]

You mean the rolling pegboard idea for the tools? I agree!

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I went and got the best subscription that I could, because I feel that I have a lot to learn from you and others.

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I love watching your vlogs, I live in a city and I’m on a waitlist for a small plot in a community garden. I don’t have access to dirt, so I live vicariously through you. I am inspired. Thank you for your content, thank you for sharing your life.

[@harlanmclain1719]

Tell you what that boy is a worker & trying he's all always can't wait to see his ideas as well! You guys have great kids nice to see god bless & be safe 😁

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Rebecca is a woman after my own heart. Giant coffee mugs and sweaters. Wish we lived closer I would love to come visit with y'all. Love from Maine.

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Thank you for inspiration and honest to goodness ‘how to’ content.

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Me and my son love to watch you guys..my son especially loves to watch mr Brown and he has really gone from losing his shoes to now milking cow which has made my son help me in the garden..still waiting to hear if we can get the rooted life spiral book from you..would really love spiral book which would be practical for us to use..much love from Kenya.

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Justin, would love to know where you got your kitchen sink from! We are remodeling our kitchen and that is exactly what I’m looking for.

[@greenecrayon]

The time change always messes with me. I don't always agree with the things you say and do in some areas, but I figure things wouldn't be as interesting if I did. I enjoy watching because I always learn something, have a laugh, or simply have a chill time.

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Ignore the time changes except when dealing with others. Always feed your animals (and yourselves) at the same time. I would suggest using your winter time.

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Thanks I enjoy your daily flogs

[@StoneKathryn]

I think you meant Vlogs! Flogs would hurt!

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Now you have a space for canned meat and veggies Rebecca! Jonah I love all your hard work and dedication to the family and farm. Love the haircuts on all the boys. Justin you need a few goats. I hear folks from India can cook a mean goat.

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But she doesn’t can. What waste goes on and I’m sure all of it isn’t shown.

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ALWAYS struggle with the rubber washer too ! 💚 thanks for the reality

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I know. All summer our hydrant was leaking at the hose and I always told myself I was going to put in another washer to help with it. I would then forget about it until the next day! This went on all summer. Mud all around the hydrant. I finally undo it to keep it from freezing and I find there is no washer in it! I put one in it finally. Not so much mud! I am kicking myself for not checking all that time ago. My husband doesn't check and doesn't even know what I'm talking about when I tell him about it.

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Thích quá ạ

[@jessies3236]

Watching Justin with my grand baby. Never thought about it but it's been a wonderful experiance. Shes 5 months and likes to yell with Henry. Lol.

[@tamararoberts9307]

Yes! Time change is confusing my eternal clock for sure

[@karendavis8764]

Lily's hair cut is ADORABLE!!

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I watched you talk about convention rates. I’m an older women living in a condo and just like to watch you and your family.

[@carynmartin6053]

You guys have the same Temps as we do here in Vermont right now! I always assumed it was warmer there, but not this year!

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I have the cheapie channel, and i totally enjoy you and the family thank you

[@reginagibson1908]

I slice my green tomatoes and freeze them and can have them anytime I want them.