We're Building a Chicken Moat to Keep Them Out!

[@242sp]

You can have chicken races between the fences, people will pay to watch anything! Good times!

[@chamelaroo4683]

😂

[@trishcraig723]

Lol...truth!

[@Growing_Unapologetically]

😂😂😂

[@sandye4731]

😂

[@diannerichard2509]

If you build it, they will come.

[@jamyedowell245]

I know it is a seemingly small thing, but THANK YOU for normalizing PPE. Seeing you wearing not just gloves, but the earmuffs as well made me so happy!

[@Beaguins]

You can tell they're not really from the Ozarks.

[@WildflowerFarm417]

@@Beaguins Too many teeth.

[@cherylcasio9401]

I agree! ...and don't forget eye protection when working around the sharp ends of fencing wire. Nothing inspires you to be cautious like being on a jobsite/farm after someone is hurt or dies from a construction accident. (Personal experience)

[@lisakukla459]

Injuries are expensive. So are disabilities.

[@denisekirk8571]

You could get a Great Pyrenees dog to live on the property. They are guardian dogs and will keep every predator away.

[@stinkygraykitty6808]

Great idea! Get 2 :)

[@kevechevroletcoupee4621]

I have 2 and certainly couldn't live without them, definitely worth their weigh........literally!

[@FarmerC.J.]

I’ve got two distinct packs. My herding dogs go out around 7 am...the two pyrs go in for the day to sleep and keep cool. Then I have change of the guard in the evening. Herding dogs go in then the two Pyrs have night patrol. It keeps everyone healthy! Great video!

[@judywallace4567]

You two work so well togeather. What a perfect team. Fun to watch.

[@JamesCouch777]

We've had Great Pyrenees for years. Best guard dogs ever. We will never be without them.

[@ubetchya78]

Good job. However one thing i'd have done is have the gates (the walk in gates) the width of your run, and open in opposite sides, so you can open them up and they block the run leaving a walk through area for you, and you don't have to worry about closing each gate behind you ... until you're done with whatever you need to do in the orchard.

[@crystalturner8274]

Ok this is brilliant! I'm using this! Thanks!

[@ELW2940]

Good plan !

[@andreafalconiero9089]

That's a clever idea!

[@mollypitcher463]

How far apart are your fences from each other?

[@64seweryn]

So 2x 6 foot gates, making the opening 12 feet when gates are open, but it blocks the chicken run. Can change dimensions to accommodate a vehicle passing through.

[@ruthspillman546]

The professionals could not have done a better job!!! It looks stunning!!! Congrads!!!

[@sroberts605]

I couldn't believe the quotes!

[@fiskfarm]

@@sroberts605 we gasped here as well😜

[@Steve-te2kf]

You are my favorite couple on y/t. The way you work together is heartwarming. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your lives.

[@KAMB_n_Jinx]

Watching you work together and putting together a system that works to each of your strengths is so joyful to watch. Your partnership is what brings me back for every vlog. If I had a farm I’d pray for a partnership like yours.

[@lhodgens]

Oh for sure! I love watching them work together on projects. Relationship goals!

[@JamesCouch777]

My wife and I have always done everything together, remodel houses, built houses, cleared land, built fences and gardens. We are getting older and don't take on many big tasks anymore but we are still each other's best friend and helpmate.

[@texascontessa5818]

You have both been so very fortunate. I never found that helpmate in my life. But I am doing pretty good with just little abandoned dogs and kitties and a huge garden in Tuscany. Lonely but others have t much worse. Always talk to each other. Namaste

[@stewpendousgrowth4]

That sounds wonderful. That's how a marriage should be!

[@DragonPrepper]

Mother Earth News had an article about a chicken 🐓 run around someone's garden. It was 6-8' high, had a compost pile on the inside with chicken access and a culvert under the gate for a chicken tunnel. The garden had fruit trees and blackberries in it. Great idea and another great video from you 😊.

[@imjonesy5239]

A culvert chicken tunnel! Genius!

[@crazycricket39]

I read that article a while back. This year is the first chance I've had to do that to my garden. Going to have chickens during the day, and dogs at night.

[@crazycricket39]

Edited to add: Dogs to discourage smaller critters such as 'coons, rabbits, etc.

[@j.walker3498]

@@crazycricket39 if dogs start tearing up plants then sprinkle predator urine around garden.

[@AdirondackDomestead]

A culvert might fill in with water, weeds, and eggs!

[@sarahale7214]

We fenced in 7 acres last summer for cows. We used wood corner post and barbed wire. We did all the work ourselves and spent about $5000!

[@mjgbabydragonlet]

I pray your orchard is abundant !

[@marybk882]

I love this solution - humane, low impact on the environment, and multipurpose. Can't wait to see the chickens in there!

[@fabulousmarilyn3.088]

I love how clean and neat everything looks. Shows care and my goodness talk about hard workers. I would love to see you guys go on a rest and relating vacation.

[@fasttrucker55]

Looking great plus a lane for ???

[@willowsverge3046]

@@fasttrucker55 they said a run for the ducks and chickens. Thats an awesome idea!

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

Winter is when farmers / homesteaders rest and relate.

[@robindowning5560]

My daddy used his tractor with bucket to install fence posts. He set the bucket on top of the post then lowered the bucket to drive the post in. He was still building fence in his late 80's.

[@hcebaby]

Yes we use our tractor to push down t posts as the ground here is just too hard. It also does not take long to build a fence. We also use it to pull t posts up as well by using a rope tied to the bucket and then tying it to the t post.

[@stepone6159]

@Finn Gannon Why would you even want to hack your friends account?

[@lisakukla459]

@@stepone6159 It's a scam. That comment was posted by a bot. The same comment is all over youtube.

[@virginia7191]

@@lisakukla459 Yes, I found the exact same comments on one of mine.

[@dianapollex3266]

You two invest $$ in long turn equipment and wise investments. And you're so gracious in sharing projects. God blesd

[@blzn04]

My parents are looking at buying 50 acres or so in the next few months. Pretty much all of the properties we have been looking at are not fenced. Watching this video gave me the confidence that we can knock it ourselves. I had never seen those wedge locks before. Yall have the best and most in depth DIY videos of the homesteading channels in my opinion. Thank you

[@therinacoetsee1512]

‘Teamwork makes the dream work’. Awesome you two! Blessings!

[@nancyschaecher2548]

That gas powered fence post driver saves not only time but your body. None of us can afford to assault our body. You two work so well together. Blessings

[@Northernblu1]

Also i suspect it easier to keep it straight up and down;

[@sweetearthfarm]

How heavy is it? I think I'd need to get in better shape to pick that up overhead 27 times. Lol

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

I have a friend who was using a manual post driver. It hit a rock and it bounced of the post and hot him in the head ! It took a few weeks for him to fully recover.

[@orscrub3161]

@@jackpatteeuw9244 ........😳

[@joeshelburne1847]

@@orscrub3161 look at all the money saved by building the fence yourselves thousands of $!$$

[@scubasmitty5135]

I've had a chicken moat around my garden since 1978,,, works like a charm!!!

[@MagdaRantanplan]

This will work. We have a deer farm in my area and since i can rememeber (40+ years) they had double fences and no deer ever escaped from there. Your Fence looks great and you guys are amazing, you got so much done.

[@sharlenejustice7700]

The fencing looks absolutely fantastic and I love this chicken run!! You could rotate animals also with it....or if you needed to isolate a heifer and calf, or a bull....there are many possibilities! You guys should be very proud of all that hard work!! Congratulations ❤

[@Maria.zi4xd]

Can't wait to see the chickens running in their new space. 😃

[@ummm8511]

A Chicken Run! Too smart!! And doing the work yourself is done RIGHT and to your own specifications. Your Fence looks tight and amazing.

[@patriciaherman6499]

The saying is work smarter not harder😜. No matter, still alot of work, nice job and pretty smart to utilize the fencing for a chicken run, which I'm sure will make them happy. Be blessed. 😊🇺🇸

[@cbordes1]

You guys are amazing...............my mother always said "nothing tried, nothing gained"----you've both prove that saying to be true. Your muscles might be aching, but your pockets aren't saying "ouch"!

[@kathrinekerns8398]

This is the coolest idea I ever heard. Awsome. You should have a great orchard and chicken run.

[@ingeborgm6147]

I am 82 year old widow and obviously am done farming :) but I learned so much with these new fences and fitting parts. It used to be HE## to put up fences! Plus...looks great! I agree with your decision to do your own fence instead of having it done! Farming is your business and the more money you can keep through do-it-yourself the more successful you are. (There'll be enough emergencies you have no control over that will cost you.) It is also wise to consider which tools to buy, which to rent. My first thought was to rent the post driver, but when I heard the price I too would have purchased it. You will need it enough in years to come! The double fence is interesting and it should work. You may get a few young ones in there at the beginning but they won't look for food! They will want to get out and won't do it again! Deer are smart. When we figured out their highway through our 20 acres from the forest to the open plains we learned to keep that grassy and open. They never lingered or veered off and we had twice daily the herd going through.....as the farmer's friends and a great side-show. We felt we owed that to them because we also hunted our share for meat. Thank you, I love your always interesting videos.. You are heaven-send in these times of constant tribulations.

[@loretta-rosenewman1397]

You both work together as a very inspirational team.

[@cathycartier484]

Job well done !!! Kevin, I am so happy that you realize just how important your health and strength is on your homestead ; much more important than the dollars spent on protecting that health and your strength . Our bodies designed by God are wonderous things but they can only stand so much wear and tear , I love your channel . God Bless your family , take care , stay well and continue to prosper in all your hard work .

[@barbarat5729]

How very exciting to see this! I have not started a garden in my new place because I couldn't figure out how to keep the deer out without spending a fortune. You're brilliant and blessed while being a blessing!

[@jswhosoever4533]

My garden is out in a clearing 100 yards into the woods behind my backyard...you definitely need a fence. No other way of keeping them out.

[@deborahroberts7331]

No chicken races just good soil and great fun watching the chicken enjoying and still being productive. Without all those people on your farm without all the problems. God Bless Love Deb The Scrapbooking Granny Love your show

[@stevendunn264]

I was looking for a water mote with alligators !!!

[@colliecoform4854]

Me too! I thought they would be digging a trench and pumping water from their pond. I was thinking it's going to have to be deep to keep the deer out! LOL.

[@maggiemay5510]

I WAS TOO !! LOL

[@greentree202]

ME TOO!!!

[@chrisa1146]

Make that 4 of us! Lol 😆

[@jackiemcgregor7460]

😂 we can all hope for alligators

[@angiecapps5087]

I think you two did such a great job not only with the fence, but with the video. This was a high quality teaching video that I found so impressive. Thanks for your videos and sharing your farm with us.

[@stormbilly6767]

That chicken run idea is awesome!!!! I can't believe how much the quotes were for installation. Can't wait to see the orchard finished and the chickens out there!

[@acespades5785]

The fence looks awesome. When I saw Sarah driving the tracker all I could think of was " Sarah fell in love with Kevin's big blue tracker. " Happy to see y'all's orchard coming along.

[@lindal5303]

Impressive!! Chickens will eliminate the need to mow between the fences. Brilliant!! I did have a thought about it a hawks ability to swoop-n-grab.

[@jjvv8650]

netting can help

[@JaninesPlace]

They could just put netting above where the chickens currently are and they’d be protected. Or have a guard goose.

[@michaelripperger5674]

Or throw a gaurd dog in there. Mine won’t put up w Ariel predators

[@kodistephens1312]

Pyrenees dogs are a huge homestead blessing I have two they keep all intruders two legs and four off my homestead and my livestock safe

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

You two always work great together, and make things look so easy!

[@mkbartley07]

There are a bunch of homesteading KZbin channels out there but your channel is one of the best. In my opinion there are only a very few that I consider the best of the best and your channel is in the top 3 best homestead cha nels I've seen, and I've watched a bunch of different channels! Love you guys. God bless you. Awesome job on the fence and using the “moat” as a chicken run! 😁👍💖💗🙏🎉

[@nealperry8787]

I'm so glad you made this fencing video. I'm adding Emus to our chicken hatchery and the initial cost was stupid high. Using your methods I will save about 25 grand just in fencing.

[@wordswritteninred7171]

This is great! What a fabulous idea! I LOVE when people use intelligence to out smart nature! Lol and then improving it to be a benefit, to keep the chickens. BRILLIANT!

[@debra6584]

I just shared your video with my cousin who has her own small homestead in Georgia who has trouble with deer as well. She said she subscribed and will start watching your channel. You guys are blessed and a wealth of information. Thank you and God bless~with much love from WV

[@Jeff_2362]

That is awesome you guy saved $6,000-$10,000 You both are very hard workers!!! Your videos are amazing!!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

You guys are amazing! The freeze dryer, the weed fabric and now this. This is the 3rd idea I am getting from you guys. I already have enough extra stakes and fencing to pull this off. When this is done I am going to have to start going through all your old videos to see what I have missed! :) Keep up the great work.

[@Catatethemouse]

I built a chicken moat WAYYY back in the day-around my garden , and it worked beautifully. ( I was inspired by the original article 😉). Now I put a top on mine and the chickens were totally kept safe from predators. It was 40 x 60 feet on the inside and then the second fence was 4 feet from that. I Never had to spray my garden for pests, as even though the chickens were not inside with the plants, the vast majority of of pests didn’t make it across the moat. No deer or rabbits Lots of eggs and the most I had was about 70 chickens. I had to leave it behind back in 2004 but you are inspiring me to explore this again as I retire 😀

[@orscrub3161]

i know exactly what you’re talking about!! we were given an estimate of $14,000 without supplies!! crazy not to try doing it yourself!! btw, looks great!!

[@diannedesroches2672]

Kevin and Sarah,you are a treat to watch. Wishing you a bountiful orchard.

[@karenanders8416]

😱 power post hole!!! 👍👍. I still have nightmares of putting posts in manually for our pastures (decades ago). 👊🏻😂😂😂. You folks have done a great job of your vision!! Thank you for sharing.

[@lt1136]

A moat/chicken run...brilliant! "Chicken Run" is my all-time favorite movie!

[@thinkingofothers353]

My friends, you are both so nice. Your picture and sound comes in great. Your ideas are just the best. And we all enjoy each one of your interesting and knowledgeable videos. THANK YOU BOTH.....

[@goryann5327]

You guys are for sure a perfect couple, see you both working together in such a big project is an inspiration...I hope for many blessing.....

[@julicaru4812]

I love watching you two work together, the care and respect you show each other is so relationship goals , way to go guys! All the best Jules

[@plurmingo1]

Wow, great minds think alike ! We are building our moat around our garden.

[@amandaevensonthehappyhippi5110]

That is a great idea!! I love how well you guys work together on all things both big and small..

[@laurenmmendoza3215]

Good job! Working smarter, both in terms of money & energy, NOT harder is always a winner!

[@arelismorales1157]

Big hugs from Glasgow, Scotland. Always following your videos.

[@dvybryson7300]

Such cool ideas. A double fence. A chicken run. Brilliant. So innovative.

[@janelleroads6011]

Thanks for showing us how to install the fencing, especially the braces! I need to know this for all my little fencing projects!

[@RuralSpanishRetirement]

Once your trees are established I would let the chickens into the orchard. Great for fertilizing and keeping bugs under control. Brilliant job you guys! You are always impressive! I've given up on watching any other homesteaders because I prefer your practical and very honest and open approach to what you do. 😁👍❤️

[@annar6430]

Great planning,awesome indeed.

[@scole1999]

The cost of labor is absurd these days! I’m 60 & still do everything myself! Great job! I love the fence joints! Your hard work will pay off. Wonderful purchase. When your in your glory years, you’ll have a lot to be proud of sitting back looking over it all😃

[@johnnytyson8645]

Very educational good video i liked the corner locks did not know about those 72 wish i had known 50 years ago. Kevin sarah did good job love the way yall explain every thing god bless the both of you

[@karenk7157]

Chicken moat is brilliant! Should keep you from having to mow that space. Edit to add: think about putting in gates on the opposite side of your orchard. My luck never fails - I not only know Murphy, but his whole family on a first name basis. I will be in the corner farthest from the gate and there will be an emergency on the outside 10 feet away from me, but I'll have to go all the way through then around the entire fenced area to get to it.

[@e1ucas]

I love your hat-mounted mics. So clever, and sounds great!

[@normagagliardi7669]

I watch all your video's that helps me get through the day as I am 88 and a little handicap. Love you guys.

[@kriskaty831]

Omgosh, I can't wait for the chickens and ducks.

[@vandygreatjobwatchingmahon7420]

Wow , this was an interesting video. Thank you. You are a light in our world for the Lord. 🙂

[@jamesdeblois878]

This was the best came to see the moat got a great lesson on fencing with t posts. Never realized you can get all that hardware and a gas driver . Putting up new fence no more poles and concrete they move all over the place because of the frost and high water table . thanks guys this is why I SUBSCRIBED

[@chris3m98]

You can rent the post driver IF there is a dealer close by.

[@abigailbelford883]

Absolutely spectacular. Job very well done. You two work so good and peaceful together. It's quite a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing your hearts and lives with us.

[@z144000]

Fantastic ! And you saved a lot of money too ! I am happy for you Kevin, Sarah & family. Thanks for sharing ! God Bless you all in Love. ( Shared to f/b ) 👍😊🙏❤👑👑👑👑

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I am so happy for you two !!!! I have found more often than not it’s cheaper to buy the tools for a job and do it myself, then I have tools for more projects !!! Well done !! You two are a beautiful couple ❤️

[@cmb9098]

As always, great job! You two work together so well! Love starting my morning with a cup of coffee and your videos! For some reason😁, I always end your videos with a search for land in our local area!! .......one day....

[@alicemccain585]

You guys are amazing!!!! I can't stop watching you! keep showing and educating us ...I love it!!!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us Kevin and Sarah, you both have the fencing down pat. That post driver is awesome 👍👍. Sure makes that job go easier on your bodies. Best wishes to you all on your orchard build and planting. Fred. 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bettychallenger4265]

Was fun to watch you putting up fence. Bet the chickens and ducks will love the 🏃 run. I know I would.😀. You and Sara are doing a fantastic job on your homestead. You seem to have your priorities straight. GOOD JOB.

[@Maybe_Crazy05]

Those corner brackets are amazing and not having to dig holes for post is so worth it! Looks great..

[@libertymicrofarm6032]

That fencing system is exactly what I have been telling people for the last two years! I tested this the first time back in 2019. Mine was simply two rows of bamboo stakes and garden twine around my 25’ row of peas. It was the ONLY thing the deer didn’t eat in my garden!!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

That corner system is cool! I think that's how we will do our buck and pig pens!

[@gloriagodfrey3899]

This is all just great. I am 71 and lived on a farm until I was 11 (hundred years ago, LOL). Boy this system is just wonderful. Thank you for letting me enjoy watching. So happy for you and you all take care.

[@swianecki]

Great day’s work. You two make such a good team. Can’t wait to see the chickens running in that most.

[@bwt99]

You two are amazing. I am sure the quality work you put in is far beyond what you would have gotten from a hired source. Thank you for another wonderful informative video. Hugs

[@kayh1882]

I love watching you guys. Such awesome information. Many continuous blessings in health and strength.

[@HomesteadHopeful]

I am in awe of how much work you took on. You should be so proud of saving so much money and doing such a professional quality job. I gleaned lots of great tips and ideas, so thank you for sharing and job well done!

[@candymckinnon8554]

You both are such a blessing to watch. You prove you can do it if you work together.

[@mygreenindoorgarden]

I really enjoyed watching you unrolling your fence wire. I am sooo happy you were able to find this fence unroller. you need all the help you can find to make your journey successful.

[@tipofthemitt1092]

Hard work for sure you 2 work well together can't wait to see the chickens using the run ❤

[@phyllisschapiro7894]

You both are so AMAZING!!!!!! Learning 'on the job' looks like the best way.

[@janiefox3458]

That is going to be so pretty when the trees bloom next spring. Can't wait.

[@CTAY-ne6cr]

You two are great teachers, clear with precision. Thank you and God bless you and your journey. You are making a difference in people's lives!

[@deborahross8586]

This is brilliant! I can't wait to see the chickens in their new run! You guys are amazing!

[@SylvieLaflamme]

I am in a small city and your videos are soooooooooooo fresh air for me! Thank you, so much for your channel and I want to tell both of you that you do a great job! I miss your cooking videos because with them I can do the same with you. :-) God bless you and your family.

[@joecraig7581]

AT FIRST THOUGHT... YOU WILL BE SETTING UP A NICE TABLE FOR THE HAWKS...

[@colinstace1758]

I would put the chickens in the center section with coops near the gate for egg collection and sheep in the ring around the outside, they will keep the grass down so you won't have to weed eat along the wire. Once the fruit trees get bigger the sheep can go into the orchard. Even with all the mechanical help, fencing is a good workout, I'm sure you both had sore muscles. Think how nice a hot tub would be to relax in at the end of the day 😊👍😊

[@kestrelle5345]

Standing ovation for the fencing work! It looks very professional!

[@preparedbrad5736]

That is a BIG project. In my experience, it is the few BIG projects that really get your blood pumping and renew your interest and energy to your overall lifestyle. If it was me and my wife, we would point to the fence every time we saw it and say to each other, "Hey, we put that fence in."

[@cajunlane3191]

Don't forget to remember to thank the Lord for everything that you needed to do the job. I or we could not have done it without God's leading and help.

[@micheleolson9914]

Well done! Those price quotes let you know the value of your hard work. Yes, the fence installers need to make a living too, but not here, not today. 😉 I found out watching this that Sarah is a human carpenter level.

[@wonderbubbles4092]

My family has used Irish spring soap to repel pests since the 1940s. It has been pretty successful. I also like the double fence idea. Using it as a pasture for the tiny grazers (chicks, ducks, ect...) Is a really efficient use of land as well.

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

You kids make a good team and seem to work well together. God has blessed you with good communication skills to be able to work together and do an awesome job. Keep up the good work and be blessed in Jesus name... BBE..

[@jeanniearnold7906]

I had seen you install that kind of fence elsewhere and wondered if you still liked it. The two of you did a GREAT job on the new fence. You make me proud. God bless.

[@mysuburbanadventures9241]

Awesome info with the wedges for the T-Posts

[@indiannaoconnor2426]

Great idea with the chicken moat! We call this a track system in England and we usually put horses and other grass eating livestock in to save the pasture in the middle for hay etc. It also keeps the animals at a good weight xx