That coop was purchased. We've since added another but I wish we hadn't. The purchased one has worked better and will be much cheaper in the long run. Floor is just plywood. If you manage your bedding well there will be little or no ammonia. Secret is to keep the humidity down, especially in winter. Nest boxes are galvanized. My fav supplier is Cutler's Poultry Supplies.
@victoryfarm Thanks for such a quick reply! If you wouldn't mind one more question (well, for now) :), where did you purchase the coop? It looks just right for what I want to do. I've wanted chickens for about 12 years, since we moved to a property with 5 acres. That and a steer for meat. Thanks for the inspiration, and the help.
@caboy222 We got that one from a local guy that sells sheds. There are a bunch around here. I think Sears sells kits and if you're only looking to keep a few chickens check out farmtek.com. If you just need plans I've seen a number of places with free plans but I don't recall the sites offhand.
Wonderful video. Did you build your coop? If so, where did you find the plans? What is the floor made of that won't absorb the ammonia? The removable nest boxes are a terrific idea. Were they made of galvanized steel? Sorry to pick your brain. It just looks like you know what you're doing. Your son is a terrific advocate for raising chickens.
@tomcat624u That might work but only of you were willing to clean it very frequently. Generally you want bedding to be organic and absorbent to the point that it will naturally compost. We only clean our coops once per year and they never smell. Another option some people use is shredded corn cobs which a very available in some areas.
@victoryfarm HAVE SEEN THE WAY SAND SOAKS UP WATER, IT IS MY BELIEF THAT. SAND MY VERY WELL BE A GOOD BEDDING MATERIAL FOR A CHICKEN COOP. BUT THATS JUST A GUESS. THANKS FOR THE INSIGHT GOD BLESS!
it lovely to see you both working on a project together and your son is adorable here (although having a child almost the same age as he is now know they dont stay that adorable :P) nice to see he has such a good attitude to helping and working hard to help you out ^_^
@caholaway Only once a year. We use the "deep litter method" which basically means keeping a good amount of litter in the coop and being very diligent in managing the humidity. Done right, the litter will compost in-place and there is almost no smell. The key is the humidity. Took us awhile to figure out how to control it.
@ncgramj Thanks for the comment. Yes, he's 10 now and we're still working the farm together. I work from home and he's homeschooled so we do spend a lot of time together.
@victoryfarm After I left the comment, I found your website & enjoyed everything else I found, especially liked the clip on preditors, since I'm about to be moving mine away from the house out a bit & I've grown very attached to them. My husband is outside now working on the coup so I do appreciate you sharing your knowledge & I think your son will do well to know responsibility and hard work, he won't turn out like the marshmellow kids of today thinking the world owes them something.
The white one was really aggressive and we got rid of him after he fully sunk his barb into my leg.
The multi-colored one is nice and a complete coward. This week we had a fox attack on Thurs. night. I found him hiding on the other side of our property. He didn't come out for 16 hours.
@Organicchickenlady Excellent. How are you processing? Aquamagic? We go back and forth between wet and dry and aren't very fond of either. Next to predators, processing time has the biggest impact on our capacity. I could sell at three times as many as I do now.
@victoryfarm I don't need to process, we just ship them out... they're processed at a plant about 70 miles from here. That way we don't have to be USDA inspected here (for processing anyway).
@Organicchickenlady The gloves were on because we were cleaning out a year's worth off manure. Though I'm sure the USDA would prefer us to wear gloves as we handle about 18,000 eggs per year.
Now roosters.... Those I'm afraid of. Had one sink a two inch barb into my leg last month. Right through a pair of jeans.
That coop was purchased. We've since added another but I wish we hadn't. The purchased one has worked better and will be much cheaper in the long run. Floor is just plywood. If you manage your bedding well there will be little or no ammonia. Secret is to keep the humidity down, especially in winter. Nest boxes are galvanized. My fav supplier is Cutler's Poultry Supplies.
victoryfarm 2 weeks ago
@victoryfarm Thanks for such a quick reply! If you wouldn't mind one more question (well, for now) :), where did you purchase the coop? It looks just right for what I want to do. I've wanted chickens for about 12 years, since we moved to a property with 5 acres. That and a steer for meat. Thanks for the inspiration, and the help.
caboy222 2 weeks ago in playlist How To
@caboy222 We got that one from a local guy that sells sheds. There are a bunch around here. I think Sears sells kits and if you're only looking to keep a few chickens check out farmtek.com. If you just need plans I've seen a number of places with free plans but I don't recall the sites offhand.
victoryfarm 2 weeks ago
Wonderful video. Did you build your coop? If so, where did you find the plans? What is the floor made of that won't absorb the ammonia? The removable nest boxes are a terrific idea. Were they made of galvanized steel? Sorry to pick your brain. It just looks like you know what you're doing. Your son is a terrific advocate for raising chickens.
caboy222 2 weeks ago
4:05 Just like that, good job!! Lol.
NCHollop 2 weeks ago
Great little farmer you have there!!
NCHollop 2 weeks ago
he's cute, neat video
morningbirdfeeder 4 weeks ago
I WAS THINKING ABOUT USEING SAND AS A FLOOR IN MY FUTURE CHECKEN COOP. HAS ANYONE TRIED THIS METHOD?
tomcat624u 3 months ago
@tomcat624u That might work but only of you were willing to clean it very frequently. Generally you want bedding to be organic and absorbent to the point that it will naturally compost. We only clean our coops once per year and they never smell. Another option some people use is shredded corn cobs which a very available in some areas.
victoryfarm 3 months ago
@victoryfarm HAVE SEEN THE WAY SAND SOAKS UP WATER, IT IS MY BELIEF THAT. SAND MY VERY WELL BE A GOOD BEDDING MATERIAL FOR A CHICKEN COOP. BUT THATS JUST A GUESS. THANKS FOR THE INSIGHT GOD BLESS!
tomcat624u 3 months ago
any chance i might rent young farmhand, there? he's lovely. thumbs UP.
P3RSIANSmeow 4 months ago in playlist More videos from victoryfarm
it lovely to see you both working on a project together and your son is adorable here (although having a child almost the same age as he is now know they dont stay that adorable :P) nice to see he has such a good attitude to helping and working hard to help you out ^_^
stuckupsue 5 months ago
How often do you have to clean it?
caholaway 7 months ago
@caholaway Only once a year. We use the "deep litter method" which basically means keeping a good amount of litter in the coop and being very diligent in managing the humidity. Done right, the litter will compost in-place and there is almost no smell. The key is the humidity. Took us awhile to figure out how to control it.
victoryfarm 7 months ago
Enjoyed seeing a dad spend quality time with his child. Cute kid, hopefully he's grown up & can do even more:)
ncgramj 7 months ago
@ncgramj Thanks for the comment. Yes, he's 10 now and we're still working the farm together. I work from home and he's homeschooled so we do spend a lot of time together.
victoryfarm 7 months ago
@victoryfarm After I left the comment, I found your website & enjoyed everything else I found, especially liked the clip on preditors, since I'm about to be moving mine away from the house out a bit & I've grown very attached to them. My husband is outside now working on the coup so I do appreciate you sharing your knowledge & I think your son will do well to know responsibility and hard work, he won't turn out like the marshmellow kids of today thinking the world owes them something.
ncgramj 7 months ago
That kid sure is working hard
arlenearmy 8 months ago
aww he's cute (:
nightttshaade 10 months ago
I thought the 6 hens I have where alot of work- : )
Calminmind 10 months ago
do you still have that big araucna rooster? Is he nice or aggressive?
portugal5698 1 year ago
@portugal5698 Which one?
The white one was really aggressive and we got rid of him after he fully sunk his barb into my leg.
The multi-colored one is nice and a complete coward. This week we had a fox attack on Thurs. night. I found him hiding on the other side of our property. He didn't come out for 16 hours.
victoryfarm 1 year ago
@victoryfarm thanks for replying. Yes I am talking about tht big white one with the brown spots on him.
portugal5698 1 year ago
I handle more than that per month...
Organicchickenlady 1 year ago
@Organicchickenlady Excellent. How are you processing? Aquamagic? We go back and forth between wet and dry and aren't very fond of either. Next to predators, processing time has the biggest impact on our capacity. I could sell at three times as many as I do now.
victoryfarm 1 year ago
@victoryfarm I don't need to process, we just ship them out... they're processed at a plant about 70 miles from here. That way we don't have to be USDA inspected here (for processing anyway).
Organicchickenlady 1 year ago
afraid of touching the eggs?
Organicchickenlady 1 year ago
@Organicchickenlady The gloves were on because we were cleaning out a year's worth off manure. Though I'm sure the USDA would prefer us to wear gloves as we handle about 18,000 eggs per year.
Now roosters.... Those I'm afraid of. Had one sink a two inch barb into my leg last month. Right through a pair of jeans.
victoryfarm 1 year ago
@victoryfarm I've been in chicken manure up to my knees and beyond... wet soupy stuff too... fun fun...
Organicchickenlady 1 year ago
picking eggs with gloves on? how funny!
Organicchickenlady 1 year ago
@Organicchickenlady How is that funny
ethanpika 1 year ago
I bet he slept well that night, cute little duffer!
MyLittleGreenThumb 2 years ago
thats me when i was like 6 did you know that? (to see me now click my username)
ethanpika 2 years ago
@MyLittleGreenThumb I was not cute mabye i am now but not then
ethanpika 1 year ago
excellent, loved it.
ventribe 2 years ago
Charming AND educational! Loved it.
jzikajzika 2 years ago
LOL enjoyed that! :D
budgielover9 2 years ago