We Built Eleanor's Silkie Chickens A Big New Coop! (And Covered Our Storm Shelter)

[@mylittleruralhomestead]

I love how you are including Eleanor in all of the chores. What she knows about chickens is amazing, especially at such a young age. I love the banners in the big New Coop.

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thank you! Eleanor loves learning and sharing everything she knows (and a good bit of stuff she makes up lol). So glad you chose to hang out with us on the farm this morning!

[@gaylewatkins4685]

I appreciate a woman that can build things. Great job and it's a perfect size. I love your channel. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@rhondafloyd9792]

Eleanor is so smart and beautiful she knows more about chickens than I do and I am 60 years old

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thank you! We have made a point of always including her in discussions and chores. I think that has helped a lot with her development and knowledge of things around her.

[@donnahicks2503]

Another chicken and duck little lady. So sweet

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Oh yes! She loves her birds!

[@marywallace6383]

What a beautiful farm you have. Eleanor is so grown up for her age.

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thank you so much! We definitely work hard on it! We work hard on her too 😉 thanks so much for being here

[@michelleharris4014]

New subscriber, sent from Jason and Brooke at Cog Hill. Looking forward to watching your progress on the farm. Your property is beautiful!

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

We sure do love those folks over at Cog Hill! Thanks so much! We can’t wait to show how pretty it is during the spring and summer!

[@karenjacquin280]

Suggested by Jason and Brooke to subscribe to your channel. So happy I did! Your daughter is the most adorable and knowledgeable child for her age. Like you said 5 going on 26. Your coop is beautiful, those lucky chickens to be able to live in that darling place. Excited to follow the rest of your adventutes.

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thank you so much, Karen! We are so happy to have you joining us for some fun on the farm!

[@charlesbrand6901]

Wow what a great build. The chickens are going to love their new home for a long time. God bless everyone

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thank you Charles! We're so glad it's finally finished. The chickens have been loving it for over a month. Can you guess what they did the first big storm we had? Yup, found the one spot that the rain could get in and got wet. (They dried off quickly) haha That's chickens for ya! - Jaclyn

[@jaditelady173mary4]

I love when items can be repurposed and saved from the land fill...plus save you money! You did a great job on the build. Beautiful chickens and daughter.

[@gmohomestead2119]

Great job guys on raising up Eleanor on that beautiful farm.

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thanks so much! It means working hard every day on and off the farm, but we know it is worth it for the time we get to spend together in this place.

[@bettiehall2833]

Your daughter is so smart! You’re doing a great job in raising her and teaching her.

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thank you Bettie, she has many great examples and teachers in her life and we are blessed!

[@djturnerue]

this farmers daughter was love n chickens from day one.....what a wonderful life .....so glad to be invited to your place......eh....dj.

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

So glad you are here!

[@sherrysimpson4966]

My favorite part of the new coop is Eleanor holding Princess!🐓🐔💕 You did a wonderful job on your new coop. Im a new subscriber & can't wait for more videos. 🙏🇺🇦

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thanks so much! Eleanor loves being able to hang out in a pretty coop with some pretty chickens!

[@janetterasmussen3937]

I have also come from Jason, Brooke and MaryCarl They are so Happy with you people as you probably know they do not stop talking about you and little Eleanor so I had to pass by and check out your farm Love from Australia

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

We sure do love those folks over at Cog Hill! Thanks for coming by to hang out with us! I hope you find some fun stuff while you are here!

[@KashfuzzCrochet76]

That is one good looking structure with two purposes. ✌️🌻

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thanks very much! We had a great time with the build, and the chickens seem to love it.

[@tabathahagan6913]

Love the video, and the chicken's are so cute... And that Daughter that God blessed y'all with, she is beautiful and amazing....🥰🥰🥰💜💜💜❤️❤️❤️🐓🐓🐓🐔🐔🐔

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thank you so much! She makes everything more fun!

[@paperchaser9565]

I was sent over by Cog hill 40 to view your channel. ❤️ what a beautiful family..but Eleanor is such a smart little girl. ❤️. Great job..looks great 👍🏻

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

We are so glad you are here, Wanda! Thanks so much!

[@bettymcbryar208]

Hi! Cog Hill sent me to meet you guys. I'm loving being on your farm and getting to know you. Elenore is gorgeous and precious!

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Aww thanks so much for coming over! We are so glad you are here with us!

[@darlenealy]

Elenore is a great u tuber! She's going to take over the channel soon🐔🐓🐔🐓🐔🐣

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

When we watched the footage of her letting the ducks out, we laughed so much. She will for sure be doing more solo filming!

[@karenspitzer7416]

What a fantastic home your all built for Eleanor's special chicken's. I love how you incorparated it with your storm shelter. You would never know that is what it is. Love how you all work together as a family to make your Vision's come true. CogHill40 sent me over and i am so glad I am getting to know your wonderful family. God Bless. PS I love the pink flower thing you added to the one wall.

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thank you so much! We are so glad to have you along for the journey! God bless you too.

[@carolsmichnick6983]

So glad I tuned you in what beautiful family,you have a very smart and awesome young lady, if she’s giving you a run now at six wait till she’s seven. You did great on fixing up your chicken palace there was so interested to find out that most of it you got off your farm. You do great work I love how you are with each other so loving. Will be looking for you and your next podcast so have a great day and God bless

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thank you Carol!

[@barbareemoore4247]

Love it!!!❤

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thank you! The birds are still loving it and we’ve even added on a small aviary for pigeons and doves!

[@naneki3987]

Good job Head Family ❤🙏❤

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thank you Nancy!

[@daphne24fan]

Sent from Cog Hill. My favorite is how well you all worked together as a family.

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Welcome Daphne, working together is one of our very favorite things. Thank you for watching!

[@lindamckeller8452]

New subscriber today! So happy that you fed at Cog Hill. That video brought me here & so glad it did ❤️

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

We are so glad you are here! Thank you!

[@Melissa-pt2ik]

I’m a new subscriber and your little girl is what got me here and because I watch Cog Hill 40 with Jason and Brooke

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thank you so much for being here!

[@kathymcgathy9716]

Jason and Brooke sent us. Your daughter is amazing! A mini Mary Carl lol.

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thanks for being here Kathy!

[@stephaniewilson3955]

I love that you are using recycled materials wherever possible and do your best to ensure all potentially harmful metal scraps are collected up. (If you watch 'The Hoof GP' you will find several videos showing what happens when a cow treads on such stuff.) Just a thought, if you can find some guttering and a tote you have a potential water collector in that roof.

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

We have a rolling and fishing magnet and pickup all we see. We inevitably keep unearthing more. Forever a work in progress!

[@katylilly2008]

It looks awesome! Y’all did a great job.

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@sewfancynancydesign5970]

Eleanor is such a bright young lady. She will be so much more advanced than other children her age. Her vocabulary is off the charts! I know you are proud of her. The old saying the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree…is so true here. You guys set such a good example of work ethic and the power of a job well done. I’m a new subbie from Jason and Brooke’s channel Cog Hill. I have spoken to you via text message about possibly getting my starter chickens for my new flock. I did order from Murry McMurry and will be getting my new chicks on April,25th. I have watched your girls here on KZbin and hopefully I will be able to order from you in the near future. I am located in Hueytown Alabama and hope to meet you soon. I really enjoy your channel and watching Eleanor introduce all the different birds. God Bless!

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thank you so much! Yes, I remember chatting before. Eleanor has always amazed us, we've always read to her and spoken to her like she is a person. We will be at the Petals Meet and Greet event on the 23rd if you're going to be there we can say hello!

[@CluckinAround]

Looks great

[@ceceliacampbell7838]

Love your new coop! ❤️ your little girl is so precious. God blessyall! I'm watching from Berry, Alabama.

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thank you Cecelia!

[@sabrinadrabing595]

Great work!

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thank you!

[@dixiebell3911]

I'm new to your channel and sent from Brooke an Jason from Cog Hill. I'll be watching you from western Pennsylvania. God bless you

[@billelrod1779]

Love the look of the fence boards! Curious about the tarp..is that so you can pull the old shavings out easily?

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thank you Bill! I wanted that weathered western look and I can't wait to get some beds put in the front. I'm planning for herbs. Yes, you are exactly right about the tarp and oh has it been a game changer for us. We do this in every coop that we can. It started in "The Chick Cottage". No more shoveling. We'll have a video highlighting this soon! - Jaclyn

[@sallyrose8075]

Jason and Brooke at Cog Hill, recommended your channel. You are such a lovely family - subscribed!

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Welcome!! Thank you Sally! Lots happening on the farm this Spring. Thankful for our friends, sending you our way!

[@southerngrits920]

Over from Coghill. How old is Eleanor? She is so cute.

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Thanks so much! Eleanor is 5 going on 26 🤣😂😅 She is so much fun and has a desire to share everything she learns, including how to be kind and compassionate to others. Thanks for being here!

[@brendamoore3937]

How can you tell a hen from a Rooster with Silkies I can't tell them apart thank you I just found you and I subscribed

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Hi Brenda, it's not easy to tell them apart and most have to wait until they crow or lay an egg. A few things I've learned to look for: watch the comb color and growth - females will typically maintain the same comb size from a month old on, males will get larger and get a pink or cranberry tint. Another is their head crest - females will be rounded and more even, males will have "streamers" that mainly trail out of the back above the other head crest feathers but sometimes stick out around top too. I've also gotten better recently at telling the difference in the sounds they make, young, when picked up - males have a deeper tone and more irregular sound (think a quite crow) and females will make a trill or raspy squawk. No matter what I can't start to really guess with this breed until a month old. - Jaclyn

[@brendamoore3937]

Thank you I'll look at them closer

[@karennaimo5157]

Can I ask you a silkie health question?

[@sandyk8594]

Can anyone tell me what that heat tool is that she used to cut chicken wire and other things She said she got it from Harbor Freight?

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

It is an angle grinder! We still use it all the time for this.

[@sandyk8594]

@@HeadFamilyFarm Thank you!!!

[@kathymccolpin3224]

The u tube I’m a survivor sanctuary had people sent them flags and they hung them up in the barn, wasp 🐝 made homes in back of the flags, so they had to take them all down, I hope you don’t have that problem in your cute pigeon coop. If you have questions you can email Lester

[@HeadFamilyFarm]

Very interesting! We have more Mud Dobbers than wasps, though they do like our barn. We will keep a close watch. Thank you!