Two Acre Homestead

Just running another live so you can see the progress of the chicks. 18 days old now, all are healthy.

Hatched 2 weeks ago

These videos were recorded on mute for privacy reasons. Youtube says I can use this music without getting sued, so figured I'd put one of my favorite bands as background music. Music is by The Devil Makes Three. Playlist: Hallelu 0:00 Never Learn 2:35 Judgement Day 7:30 Sweeping 10:45 Mr. Midnight 13:40 Goodbye Old Friend 17:15

This stream is created with #PRISMLiveStudio

This video is instruction only, no demonstration, and no chicks are harmed in this video. Hopefully you never need to do this, but knowing how could reduce the suffering of the chick. For further information: https://www.raising-happy-chickens.com/how-to-cull-a-chick.html

Last one crashed, restarting.

1 week old today, Cam is right behind the feeder for some good close ups.

Just watching the chicks for a bit til the phone overheats.

The camera usually crashes after about an hour of being in the 100 degree brooder.

Just keeping an eye on the chicks. Hatched Saturday 2/18/23 Stream 2/20/23 9:10pm

Hatching should start Friday or Saturday, just setting up the cam and checking video quality.

Owners Manual Video (with door dimensions): https://youtu.be/GDrV2MDfYJA The door has been working fine for a week on light sensor mode, no real complaints, but like all tech, it works til it don't. So we'll see how it does long term. If you found this video helpful, and buy stuff on Amazon anyways, then I'd appreciate you using any of the links on this page for your next purchase: https://amzn.to/3E0fiif KEBONNIXS Automatic Chicken Coop Door Opener with Timer & Light Sensor, Including Aluminum Door Kit It will cost you nothing extra, and as an Amazon Associate, I'll earn a few cents as a commission on your purchase, even if you buy something else.

Just a short snip of the chickens using their new Kerbonnixs Door. Saturday February 11, 2023. 7:12am, Door on Light Sensor Mode. Looks like I might need to recalibrate the door as its about an inch lower on full open from when I installed it last weekend. Other than that, it's been working great and we get to sleep in a little later. Full review https://youtu.be/Bcr0auMBKZg If you found this video helpful, and buy stuff on Amazon anyways, then I'd appreciate you using any of the links on this page for your next purchase: https://amzn.to/3E0fiif KEBONNIXS Automatic Chicken Coop Door Opener with Timer & Light Sensor, Including Aluminum Door Kit It will cost you nothing extra, and as an Amazon Associate, I'll earn a few cents as a commission on your purchase, even if you buy something else.

This owner's manual apparently only exists in the box with the product. If your like me, you want to be able to read this stuff before buying. Door Dimensions are also more difficult to find than they should be. Spoiler: 11.5 inches tall, 10.25 inches wide. I'm currently editing my Install and Review video of this item, and decided to post the manual as a stand alone video. Hope this helps, Eric If you found this video helpful, and buy stuff on Amazon anyways, then I'd appreciate you using any of the links on this page for your next purchase: https://amzn.to/3E0fiif KEBONNIXS Automatic Chicken Coop Door Opener with Timer & Light Sensor, Including Aluminum Door Kit It will cost you nothing extra, and as an Amazon Associate, I'll earn a few cents as a commission on your purchase, even if you buy something else.

Thanks to the WhyFiles for pushing me over the top last night! From last nights live stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHG28kSNmXI&t=7564s

First, apologies for the video quality, apparently running Prism in 1080p isn't a good idea. Second, the egg candler on this Nurture Right incubator is crap. If the housing was made of black ABS instead of white translucent plastic, then it might be a bit better. Also, the hole does not fit the large end of the egg, which is where you want the light to be. After candling, I watched a dozen or so youtube videos and didn't see anything that looked like what I was seeing with the POS built in candler on the incubator. So, I decided to use the best flashlight I had that I could press an egg against, the Olight mounted to my Girsan Regard, (see https://youtube.com/shorts/e2LfWZerS-E?feature=share ) With a proper light I could see thru the dark mass that I assumed was dead yolk and see veins and movement within the eggs. After the re-candle, I tossed one egg that was not fertilized, and the other 10 look viable. I've ordered a 'real' candle light from Amazon ( https://amzn.to/3YlD13S ) and will recheck the eggs when it arrives on Wednesday.

Here is the link to the original main mast build from December 2020: https://youtu.be/fLNruA9F4jY I finally cleared out the section of back yard so we can put 3 or 4 raised garden beds out there, and needed to get the old guy wire that was connected to the end of my OCF Dipole off the ground so we don't walk or drive into it. It got whacked more than a few times as I was clearing out the brush. I still had the 10 foot section of Top Rail and 1.25 inch PVC stored in the garage from when I originally intended to do this project a couple years ago, so all I needed to do was break out the Hand Auger ( https://amzn.to/3WYprm3 ) and screw the parts together. I did not want to make this a permanent install, so I just used some old 4x4 to brace the pole in the hole. If you did want to make this more permanent, you could drop the Top Rail inside a piece of Fence Post. btw, Top Rails fit inside Fence Posts, and Fence Posts fit inside Corner Posts. Hope this helps, feel free to hit me up with any questions. Eric / K4RZM If you found this video helpful, and buy stuff on Amazon anyways, then I'd appreciate you using this link for your next purchase: https://amzn.to/3ysJiQQ (Earthwise TC70016 16-Inch 13.5-Amp Corded Electric Tiller) It will cost you nothing extra, and I'll make a few cents as a commission on your purchase, even if you buy something else.

Decided to grow the flock from 5 to ?? so I got me an incubator and starting collecting eggs instead of eating them. This is my first batch, 11 eggs: 3 Black Americauna, Roo and Hen. 8 Blue Laced Red Wyandottes with the same Black Americauna Roo. My plan is to only keep the B.A. Roos and of course most of the hens. Depending on space availability some of the cross hens might be sold locally, but I want to get a nice stock of pure Black Americaunas. Will be candling next weekend and will update then. Thanks for watching. If you found this video helpful, and buy stuff on Amazon anyways, then I'd appreciate you using this link for your next purchase: https://amzn.to/3j6BMH4 Manna Pro Harris Farms Nurture Right Incubator It will cost you nothing extra, and as an Amazon Associate, I'll earn a few cents as a commission on your purchase, even if you buy something else.

Link to the incubator, also available at Tractor Supply. If you found this video helpful, and buy stuff on Amazon anyways, then I'd appreciate you using this link for your next purchase: https://amzn.to/3j6BMH4 Manna Pro Harris Farms Nurture Right Incubator It will cost you nothing extra, and as an Amazon Associate, I'll earn a few cents as a commission on your purchase, even if you buy something else.

Just a very simple project using some scrap metal and wood I had around. The Amazon bucket feeder has started letting moisture into the feeder, which is not a good thing. I was looking at more waterproof feeder designs, but didn't feel like spending over $100 on one, so I decided to throw together a roof for $0. The design is super basic, as you can see, but with it tied down to the chain link fence in the back its very solid and isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Now it should keep the rain off the bucket feeder, and keep the chickens from pooping all over the top of the bucket. Bonus they now get an extra perch and something new to climb on to fight boredom. Hope this helps or gives you some ideas for your own chicken run. If you found this video helpful, and buy stuff on Amazon anyways, then I'd appreciate you using this link for your next purchase: https://amzn.to/3CZtGXd Seymour 21306 AU-S6 Iwan Post Hole Auger, Used in this video. Made in USA It will cost you nothing extra, and as an Amazon Associate, I'll earn a few cents as a commission on your purchase, even if you buy something else.

Just doing some garden work on a nice warm January afternoon in South Carolina. Last year was our first garden and we had significant issues with the hard clay soil. Carrots and Potatos had a rough time fighting the compression of the clay and suffered. Tomatos, Squash and other 'above ground' veggies didn't seem to mind as much. I've been adding leaves, chicken poop and bedding (do you really want to separate em?), egg shells, old chicken food, and anything else that might break up the clay and inspire some worms and beneficial bug life to move in. Today was nice enough to till in all into the soil, and I tossed in a 40 pound bag of Soft-Cal pellets just for good measure. Hopefully when its time to plant in a couple months we'll have better soil to deal with. If you found this video helpful, and buy stuff on Amazon anyways, then I'd appreciate you using this link for your next purchase: https://amzn.to/3kmqoH5 Earthwise TC70016 16-Inch 13.5-Amp Corded Electric Tiller It will cost you nothing extra, and as an Amazon Associate, I'll earn a few cents as a commission on your purchase, even if you buy something else.

Getting ready to do some work in the garden, haven't posted in a bit, so figured I'd do a short one of the chickens enjoying their treats. If you found this video helpful, and buy stuff on Amazon anyways, then I'd appreciate you using this link for your next purchase: https://amzn.to/3H6jvTf Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae It will cost you nothing extra, and as an Amazon Associate, I'll earn a few cents as a commission on your purchase, even if you buy something else.