THE START OF OUR OFF-GRID HOMESTEAD IN THE JUNGLE
5 de novembro de 2023 · 33 min · 159K visualizações
O que este vídeo aborda
Matt and Kristen construct a mobile, predator-proof chicken coop on their off-grid property, incorporating nesting boxes, a rain-proof door, and a custom wheel system. To manage the heavy structure, they install four flat-free wheelbarrow tires using all-thread rods, noting that threading a nut onto the rod before cutting ensures the threads remain clean and functional.18:14 The nesting area features a hinged, angled roof designed to shed tropical rain and prevent leaks into the laying boxes.12:25 For security, they frame the chicken wire behind exterior wood panels to eliminate gaps that could allow pests like tarantulas to enter.28:14 The build also includes a small, covered porch over the chicken door to provide shelter.24:36 To supplement the flock's diet, Matt harvests termites from guava trees, which he uses as a protein-rich treat to encourage foraging behavior in the chicks.6:03
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