BUILDING OUR DREAM HOMESTEAD FROM ABANDONED LAND
29 October 2023 · 29 min · 180K views · Puerto Rico
What this video covers
Constructing a chicken coop on a homestead in Puerto Rico requires repurposing fallen bamboo for roofing, which involves splitting the stalks into channels to manage water runoff.3:16 Because bamboo is prone to splitting, all attachment points must be pre-drilled before driving screws to maintain structural integrity and waterproofing.10:22 The project requires significant material, utilizing approximately 300 feet of bamboo to cover the coop structure.19:21
Simultaneously, the crew manages a health crisis with a bantam chick suffering from coccidiosis.0:38 Initial symptoms included lethargy and poor movement, which the owners addressed by isolating the bird, providing a heat lamp, and administering hand-fed probiotics.23:51 After consulting an experienced patron, they sourced amprolium from a local farm store to treat the infection.26:14 The chick recovered within 24 hours of receiving the medication.26:47 The experience highlights the necessity of early intervention and proper sourcing of livestock medication when managing poultry in remote locations.
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