What's Joined the Tiny House Now? There's a Lot of New Life! - Life in a Tiny House called Fy Nyth

[@WarpFactor999]

Try to handle each one several times each day as they grow up. This will help keep them friendly around people. Cheap feed - raw sunflower seeds...jar them with water and let them sprout (3-4 days). Chickens love it! Quickly multiplies your feed. You could even grow your own sun flowers this year, now that you have some real sunshine available. Have fun with the cute chicks!

[@tlee4218]

great idea with the seeds. I never knew that..so am going to do it now. thanks. love these sites for the nature community of sharing knowledge.

[@cliffp.8396]

A box full of cuteness, it's admirable of Burley to contain his excitement.

[@indie825]

Poor Burley, he's probably thing "Mom got me a box a moving squeaky toys! Best gift EVER!

[@nancyhowell4505]

Or "I wonder what they taste like?" So nervous watching him. 🐥🐤🐤🐥

[@valerieshepherd6823]

Christmas came early...WOO HOO

[@indie825]

I was wondering about the feather dusters as a substitute momma. What a great idea!.

[@ronsmith1364]

Good homesteaders choice for a breed. Suppose to be great foragers & given enough pasture able to do well on little to no feed inputs. Water & let them thrive. Overhead shelter & maybe a chicken wire ground barrier 12" out from the base of the tractor/coop to prevent digging into roost area. BOL

[@Barbarra63297]

If a chicken is reared and treated well they can be very affectionate! They even will run to their human if something frightens them. Sooooooo cute!

[@mircat28]

They learn their names; have seen videos of some in a flock come running when their names were called and as adult chickens, they liked to be cuddled and petted. That may differ by breed.

[@SuperBamamama]

Burley is your child, "Lay down Burley...all the way".

[@az.shelly]

Adorable peeps! My kitties just went crazy over their chirping! Almost knocked my phone out of my hand lol. 🤗

[@amyo.garcia2365]

As I watch this video while eating my breakfast in Miami, Florida... I contemplate what a wonderful world we live in. We get to share each others lives and enjoy little peeps and thrill in the little things that make life wonderful. Those little peeps are already getting love sent to them from all over the world. They are truly blessed. (As are we).

[@milkweeddreams8828]

Lake Placid , Fl. here...missing my chickens and fresh eggs...do I dare...

[@tolowreading6807]

Mmmmm.Last night we had omelets for dinner, with home grown asparagus. Eggs and asparagus from my sister, Einkorn bread made from Ariel's recipe, toasted. Eaten on the front porch in the evening light, flowers blooming all around. I love spring!

[@marilyndenler1370]

The Einkorn bread my daughter in law and 12 yr. granddaughter make with their own starter is so good and the pancakes are excellent too!

[@patsykluting-lucas3804]

Simple Living Alaska channel has Icelandic chickens..I believe. Tons of interesting eggs. Both of you are living mainly off grid off the land. Be safe

[@nancycolbert2703]

You are such a nurturer . Your chicks will do fine. How adorable they are!

[@sandybookman6259]

Loved the close-ups of the chicks.

[@feralgal46]

I kept getting visions of you being a children's t.v. personality...like "Romper Room" or "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood". Children would love you and the way you notice every little detail and explain it so simply and so well. Enjoy your new babies!!

[@teleguy5699]

And to think she almost got banned by KZbin's new rules about content and children.

[@tlee4218]

@@teleguy5699 what? how could she be banned?

[@teleguy5699]

@@tlee4218 They were forcing her to promise some kind of kid safe content and it was a mess for a few months. She almost left KZbin over it. Her channel is so kid friendly, but she has a long explanation on one of her videos on what the hang up was.

[@tlee4218]

@@teleguy5699 good grief. with all the crap on here someone from you tube wasted time on this kind of videos??? We need to break up the power tech has with patents. anyway glad she stayed. I found her on MeWe where see some of her videos., photos and life stories..now using you tube more so joined her also.

[@teleguy5699]

@@tlee4218 It is crazy. The mentality of protecting children dragged Ariel into the discussion. Thank goodness she resolved it. I know there are a lot of homestead type channels now, but this channel is my go to. To think I stumbled on to it just researching tiny houses years ago.

[@tinydancer7426]

Peeps in the spring ...... brings back childhood memories of getting peeps at Easter and successfully raising them until they were too big to legally keep in a suburban back yard (zoning regulations) ...... plus the fact that occasionally one would turn out to be a rooster and for some reason the neighbors objected to being waked up by a juvenile rooster trying out his new voice ...... our chickens (former peeps) would always be rehomed on my maternal grandparents' farm ...... guess it helped to have parents who were farm kids ...... playmates' chicks always ended up dead ...... no matter how much advice was shared on how to care for them ...... we also got ducks a couple of years ...... those summers were fun ...... the ducks ended up rehomed as well ..... the one year that we had 3, we found a local swim club that had a pond and a flock of ducks and geese, and Doc, Chester and Mr. Dillon went there to live ...... the year I had one duck, she went to live on the farm and quickly imprinted on my grandmother and refused to live in the barn ..... so grand daddy built her an insulated house that stayed on the porch tucked back in the "wood shed" alcove protected from the wind, grandma had her for 3 years and then she disappeared ...... she figured a fox got her when she found a pile of white feathers on the hill in back of the house. Grandma said her eggs were the best ....... grand daddy didn't like them, so grandma had them all to herself.

[@ktkitty1903]

Loved your story!

[@laureltownley1817]

They have such a variety of color and Burley was sooo good! Can’t wait to see them develop.

[@JESUSlovesyouall]

How ADORABLE! I could watch them for hours. CONGRATULATIONS on your new addition to the homestead.

[@nancyhowell4505]

Even harder not to spend a whole day watching your peep-peeps knowing that they grow sooo fast. Soon will grow out of their adorable baby fluff and cheeps. You reminded me strongly of how I always cuddled and played with my kittens many hours/day knowing how fast they would grow up. Zipped up and carried around inside my clothing while I did some chores. They'd snuggle and sleep. Made wonderfully affectionate adults, well behaved, terrific to keep us warm in bed. 😄🐱😺🐈‍⬛🐈

[@beckypincalifornia1985]

Your Peeps are adorable! Good food and fun pets coming your way. Ariele at Simple Alaska Living has been raising Icelandics for about 3 years with great success. Her videos are full of tips on building a coop, outdoor spaces, food, protection from predators, culling roosters, protection from cold, etc. They put in a simple electric fence and overhead screen. Best wishes!

[@lenora2545]

The cute little one that you said looks like it’s wearing a tuxedo should be called Tennessee after the cartoon character Tennessee Tuxedo.

[@itsmewende]

My neighbors got some chicks last May at the local Tractor Supply store, 14...9 ended up being boys, they were not happy. They kept one and found homes for the rest. The one they have is beautiful. He cracks me up, if he sees me during crowing he immediately stops watches what I'm up to and when I disappear he starts back up, yep cracks me up every single time.

[@diversekayaker]

How cool...I was reading up on them...they lay eggs consistently and are hearty birds! I can't have chickens because of predators, but I help my friend on his farm and get eggs that way. They are adorable!

[@tbrown2302]

With parents permission, one year we surprised our grandsons with a few chickens and hand built hen house. We kept them for the first few weeks until they could be on their own without supplemental heat. We didn’t need to set our alarm clock as they woke us every morning! Have fun with the peeps!

[@gregpendrey6711]

Chickens belong in warehouses far away frm me. Keeping chickens at home. No way Jose.😣💯

[@franceslh9648]

They are so adorable . Burley sure is obedient to you and so gentle of you when you speak to him. You are so great .😊😳

[@Rose-kh1qh]

I'm happy your back and full of joy. Our FATHER has truly blessed you and that makes me smile 😊

[@christopherstube9473]

That is exactly how we kept them warm in Eastern Montana. Burley will do well when they grow up a little more. They remind me of Sandra Boynton's drawings.

[@Barbarra63297]

As long as it remains cold outside and you have the woodburner going they should be plenty warm enough I would think. Burly wants to play with his new friends!!!

[@a.phillips6892]

Awww, this is precious! Burley is SUCH a great dog, so patient and gentle💕💕💕The little chicks are so cute!

[@brylynt53]

In the 1950s and 60s, my grandmother would have baby chicks in a wooden box close to her wood burning stove in her living room of her farm house. Your video brought back happy memories.

[@tomasthomas7407]

Who woulda thought? 24 minutes of listening to chicks chirpping, and your sharing so much information and thought about off-grid point of view in caring for new chicks. Totally relaxed after a very pleasant ‘tubing’, 🤔👍🏻🤣🤣 thank you,

[@jackiefanson736]

Totally enjoying the process! One step at a time! ❤

[@3rubberboats]

It is good that Burley will protect rather than make a meal out of then. Getting a work shop delivered is like instant coffee or instant work shop as it saves having to build one. That chick that looked right at the camera was cute. Thanks for sharing the new chick additions to your nest. Have a wonderful day.

[@Croaghaun71]

Thanks so much for posting this. The level of cuteness in this video was the sweetest thing. Congratulations on expanding your little family Auriel.☺

[@brendalawrence6732]

Your chicks are adorable Ariel. I think the "penguin" looking one loves the camera. lol He/she is so stinkin cute, they are all so cute! Burley was excited but so good, I have no doubt he will protect these babies. I so love Burley, he is amazing and you have trained him so well Ariel. Can't wait to see what else is coming! Hugs, Brenda

[@allieh2686]

These little chicks are soooh cute. I love the chriping. Thanks for the close up of the cuties. Almost felt like I could touch the little fellows I lived in the city as a child in the 50s. Around Easter time, I was thrilled to get to hold couple of yellow baby chicks during a visit to a farm with family. Happy Memory!

[@beverlymichael5830]

When I got more baby chicks several years ago I got Them in may and expected to be able to keep them in my barn until they feathered out but it was so u I sally cold I had to keep them in my cabin. They do make lots of dust but I did not lose even one. Still all thriving today. Enjoy. I cal it watching “Chicken TV”. As I could watch them all day too.

[@carmenarroyo9235]

You made a “Fake mama chicken” you’re adorable 🥰 Put a little apple cider vinegar in their water that’s what Justin Rhodes recommends.

[@cekfraun]

That's so cool that you've brought 26 baby chicks into your nest! They are adorable. And I love that you got Icelandic chickens. I first learned of them from Eric and Ariel on the youtube channel, Simple Living Alaska. I loved watching Burley as you were taking each chick out at the end to show the camera. I hope he will be a good protector for them in the future.

[@kmwrites7456]

Lovely commentary about the little birds and wonderful Burley the Protector. Creative setup in the box is very clever.

[@lorraineowen7978]

Oh Burley your such a good boy.. No sleep for you then.. 😂 Chickens are such a joy to have 😃

[@daleenfarrell4587]

I'm so glad to see you expanded your live stock They are beautiful and you will have so much fun raising them Im so in love with everything you have done so far and can't wait to see what is coming next... Best of luck with every step you and Clay going to take... And please show us every step of the way

[@carlapogson7024]

When I lived in Washington state I had 6 chickens and I had 3 heat lamps going for them, as you can tell I never had chicken before but thought I’d like warmth if I was one sitting out in -28 degrees. They were toasty warm. You’re new babies are so sweet

[@MissouriCrookedBarnHomestead]

The only issues I have had with Icelandics is that they are fairly "crazy" as my Dad used to say. The breed has been around for a long time and we had some back in the 90's. They fly pretty well, the roosters tend to be more game chicken like in wanting to fight...everything, they get out of fences, and they are not really friendly. The hen's wanted to brood too much. They do have the positives that you mentioned, but our family found them too "wild" to maintain. We kept 2 hens for the broodiness, otherwise we scrapped the rest and went with short combed varieties of larger breeds like Rhode Island Reds, Australorps, Buff Orpingtons, Red and Black Star, and Red and Black Sex Linx. I think my favorites were the Australorps. Our Rhode Island Red Rooster couldn't be beat, though. He was about 20 pounds worth of pure muscle that did amazing with his hens.

[@carolluther1625]

I had a Rhode Island Red. He was awesome!

[@teleguy5699]

He did amazing things. lol.

[@kathleenmills1956]

You look so happy and content. Isn't it nice just to slow down for a bit and enjoy the sweet simple things in life like baby chicks? A lesson for all of us.

[@marilyndenler1370]

Burley is finding a new interest 😊 and the chicks are so cute! “ red and yellow, black and white all are precious in His sight” … the song fits your little peeps too!💖

[@artistA1215]

I just got baby chicks back in February! I tried out buff orpingtons and barred rocks… both are very gentle and friendly and run up to me when I approach them… they are good layers. I’m hoping the heat won’t be too much for them here in Southern Utah. I had one tragedy. A neighbor dog got into our yard and got one of my girls… it was really sad.

[@Debbie2004]

Ohhhh they are so sweet and you look so happy. I had chickens many years ago. But gave that all up when my health got bad. I live in nova scotia canada. We actually had chickens, ducks, turkeys and a pig. It's a wonderful feeling when you collect your own eggs. Enjoy.

[@pearlmoore7969]

I think the new members of your homestead are Adorable! Bearly is being such a good boy. I am looking forward to watching them grow and see how Beautiful they become!

[@tanyajordening]

So fun to watch this great addition to Fy Nyth. I'm looking forward to watching this little guys and gals grow!

[@bjlyon615]

Yes, they are just adorable! I’m from Petaluma, once the chicken capital of the world. We had baby chicks in our bedroom back in 1954. Such fun!

[@RhondaRichter-1234]

Wisconsin that is where I am!! What an awesome addition to your new Homestead

[@kimrowe2822]

They are all so cute and ADORABLE!! 🥰 They are going to be really beautiful when they are fully grown! ❤💕

[@livingtherufflife]

I love the feather dusters to imitate a mother hen's comfort, LOVE IT! Poor Burley, he's like my Cali, trying to talk too!

[@magamutts5726]

This was so fun to watch. Many years ago when I was in a small farm we ordered baby chicks from the Sears Farming Catalog. That ride to the lost office looked familiar Ariel, I remember them calling us to come pick them up because they were so loud, haha, fun times. There was nothing better than fresh eggs every morning and always loved waking up to the sound of a rooster crowing. Good luck with all those beautiful babies!

[@tonip.3251]

The chickens are so cute! And I love their body guard🐕

[@marjoryskousen3488]

OMGOODNESS!! THEY ARE SOOOOOOOOO CUTE. My first thought was Burley thinks they are his new sqeaky toys. Lol. I learn so much from you. Thank you for sharing.

[@77Shiloh7]

The chicks are just beautiful! So many amazing colors! By the way, my cat was riveted to the screen, listening to your chicks! Happy that they made it to you safely!

[@joannak4640]

They are so cute!! The KZbin channel Simple living Alaska raises those ❤️

[@Johnsoncrna]

Oh my gosh how cute! And Burley.....he is going to be so protective of them!!

[@abunbun]

From a chicken raiser who hasn't lost any chicks for years, you have a good little setup there. I recommend adding some 2" stones all around in the water dish so none of them drown (when they sleep they just flop..even in water). Chicks can't create their own heat, they need the air to be kept around 95° F for the first week(decrease by 5°F after each week), so most people get a chick panel heater (bulbs are fire hazard). Since you are off grid, you will want a temperature gauge on one of those feather dusters to see the air temperature of the air there (don't place on the wall or it will measure the wall temp and not air temp). A huge thing is cork butt, a top reason for chicks passing away, is where poo sticks to feathers and seals the area so they can't dedicate, they will pass quickly if so. To avoid this, you have to move the fluff on your chicks bottom twice a day to check their 'vent' to be sure to remove any chick poo around their vent. Get a handful of qtips, paper towels, and warm water. Use a qtip dipped in warm water to soak the poo, and another qtip dipped in warm water to wipe the poo down and away, put into the paper towel. Once clean, you can use a clean qtip to wipe some olive oil, petroleum jelly etc around the vent area to prevent sticking. Check chicks a couple of times a day for the first few day. With dog behavior, your pupper licking his lips, ears high, pupils dilated is doggy behavior for prey drive activating. It's important to sit a chick next to you, away from him, and teach him the 'Leave it' command. Google it if needed, it's a fantastic command for everything from 'Leave it' to your food, to an area that's a no go, to 'Leave it' for a skunk or bear. Very handy. You want him to be interested with ears relaxed, and able to look around and away from the chick without a stare, essentially being nice and relaxed. As they get bigger, always supervisor him with the chicks/pullets. If he goes to clack his jaws, walk up quickly and tell him 'No, leave it'. These are animals lives and your food, so let him know you mean it. If he starts the stare, ears up, tell him leave it. If he starts to even barely chase any of them, get over there quick and tell him leave it. You can use your body to make him walk away from the area if he keeps at it. He learns if he wants to be in this area, he needs to behave. You are a great owner and person so I'm sure you will do great! I hope these tips help, you may already know some or all, but it helps just in case. Take care, love the videos! From, A Long time viewer and tiny house fanatic! :)

[@veemcg3682]

Ariel my late Mum God bless her taught our Cavalier king Charles spaniel Bouncy to collect an egg from the henhouse and bring it in to the house for her to put in his bowl for his breakfast! We never knew him to break an egg! He had been helping me to bring in the eggs for a long time before mum decided he should have one for himself. I'm so glad you didn't forget to cuddle Burley because of course he may feel like a little child with a new sibling! Good luck with your new adventure.

[@jamjar5716]

The chicks are so adorable. Baby anythings are adorable! I'll be watching with interest as they grow.🐤🐥

[@judyofthewoods]

I looove little dinosaurs. This is very useful information, as I also live off grid and was planning on getting chicken this year. Look forward to seeing their progress. Chicken are so entertaining.

[@angelmcgovern116]

My dad raised four pet chickens in Northern Ontario by building them an insulated shed and then having a simple light bulb on all night. The heat from that was sufficient. You also should not provide water for chickens in the winter because they can get their feet wet and get frostbite. They can stay hydrated by eating snow.

[@barbforbis1260]

So adorable, the fake Momma chicken such a great idea! Burley was adorable. ( my dog kept twisting his head trying to figure where the peeps coming from) Thank you for sharing such cuteness.

[@julie2bailey]

I raised my chicks in a tub in the kitchen and they are super friendly today!!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hi Ariel they are so cute. Burley sure is curious.❤

[@lonanakken1688]

Well, they have come to the right home. Love the different colors. Adorable!

[@stephaniehastie4655]

Based on a couple things you have said I think you have followed this blog, but if not be sure to check out Simple Living Alaska. They also have an off grid home and are raising chickens and gardening in a cold climate.

[@kimberlystone3987]

Just awesome Ariel.. Wonder life you have So happy for you and Clay!!!! 🥰❤️💕🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@paisleyMoon7]

When I had chicks I used a pet heating pad for warmth. It doesn't get too hot but you have to use the kind for pets. They all did perfect. I saw this method used in a video outside during winter. I had mine inside. Just make sure they can get away from the warmth if they need to.

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Here in the California Sierra we have Jersey Giants, Rhode Island Red, Buff Orpington (BEST moms), Wyandotte, who handle our cold winters and hot summers. White Leghorns and Icelandic's did not do well here because they love to fly, and were to skittish. We have fine mesh construction cloth under the coop floor and up the walls under the shakes to keep critters who like to chew into coops, out! And around the coop yard we dug two feet below the fencing and used it up to the fencing for the same reason. With eagles and owls we also have chicken wire 'roofing' over the chicken run/yard.

[@mcfloater1171]

Wow !!!!!!! So excited , love chickens !!!

[@Kat-iy8ng]

I just love your channel didn't realize how much I've missed it. Your a great person! Burley is wonderful with them.

[@KerryBlue72]

Sooooooooo cuuuuute!! I had them for 6 years as well. 💜 so cool to harvest eggs and veg from your property and make a frittata.

[@krisg3984]

Wow---- SO MUCH done already ! congratulations, you guys

[@teresaroman3348]

I watch other youtubers who grow Icelandic Chickens, but for meat mostly. I really enjoy watching you with Burley.

[@vannemocilac274]

Aww sweet! Good boy Burley! I learn new things here so often and I’ve been homesteading since the 1980’s and grew up on a farm before that. Started my bucket compost humanure today! Thanks for sharing!

[@Pyreliten]

I miss having chickens! I had some Islandic chickens to! I hope you get at least one hen with a "hat", they are so cute!

[@shanahtovah3247]

THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!

[@leoniewellesley6684]

Delightful! You might not get much sleep for a couple of days! :) Love seeing Burley. Gorgeous dog!

[@carolluther1625]

Love chickens! Had them when I was growing up instead of a dog. Good eggs. Had Leghorns, and Rhode Island Red. Can't wait to get them again. Best of luck with your new additions!

[@NarrowPathTraveler]

OMGOSH, that Tuxedo one is soooooo cute! :D

[@jmeh2388]

So exciting! Congratulations on your new arrival Ariel. It will be fun to see them grow.

[@trixt4966]

Awww you have chickens i can't believe it how wonderful everything's are so coming together im so excited for you guys from NY😊

[@janie2shoes537]

Congratulations on getting baby chicks !! You will really enjoy them and the eggs.

[@Barbarra63297]

That second chick you showed us close up looks like a marbled pound cake, so pretty!

[@GoGo-tk8ui]

Such a sweet and peaceful world you are living in!

[@donnahogan6694]

They are so darn cute ,thanks for bring us along .🇨🇦

[@wandacraig8286]

Spending time with your chickens is a good thing. I've raised my share of them, and yes, have my own experience with heat lamps and barn fires😳

[@bonniebernido8510]

They're so precious 💗

[@christycritser2819]

Lots of smiles with this video. I love chickens. My family was in the camp fire in California in 2018 and I lost dime chickens to the fire. It broke my heart because the little things have very distinct personalities. I'm still in the foothills in northern California. We have bear in the area so not sure if we will be able to have chickens. However I can enjoy your new little homestead. I'm so excited for you and Burley and Clay. Happy life.

[@kathleenlankford6027]

Beautiful coloring on your new additions. There is nothing that compares to farm fresh eggs.

[@gail2297]

Adorable! They came to a great home!

[@marlonbabb2034]

Yayyy the chicks are here 🤗... Looking forward to seeing them grow up & have a nice fowl run...

[@karenriggle5435]

chickie babies love those chickie babies mine are 3 weeks old on Monday mine are barred rocks also bought 4 roosters gonna start a breeding program ...don't let them free range until they are about it takes them that long to get their instincts in tact to protect themselves...pick them up gently by the head if they tread water they're hens if they kick up at you it's a rooster...I used hot water bottles wrapped in towels b4 I went to an led heat lamp

[@allanhover5008]

Good to see you again and puppie and the birdies too

[@alex31p]

Wonderful new addition. A homestead should have life on it.

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again ARIEL A box full of fluff! Will be fun to see how you will set them up. Sweet Burley is wondering who his visitors are lol!!

[@zzydny]

LOL My cat Frank is sitting near me and when he heard the chicks, he had the funniest look on his face and he made a meow that sounded a lot like "wow!"

[@LWYOffGridHomestead]

They are adorable...love the brooder idea...love baby chicks...so cute 😍