Everything look’s so Picturesque on your property! Your Beautiful Family works so hard & deserves the best God has to offer! 🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

Hello Gary and Mel. I worked with I man that retired about 2 years ago. Every time he was thinking about writing a program for his CNC lathe, he would scratch his chin just like you do when you are thinking about how to explain what you are thinking. It's so funny, but I know it is necessary.

I'm loving how you take such good care of ALL of your animals!!!!!

I love how you all are protecting their feet with the tiles!! Great set up!!!!

I'm thankful you'all have the room to accommodate all the new animals!!!!!!! You both work so so hard!!!!

Hi gary and Mel.little important tip for you.fix a top plate all along the top of the beam just like you did on the cabin framing. Just keep the joints staggered away from the beam joints. This will strengthen the beam from pulling the joints opening up.then fix you roof spars onto the top plate of your cabin and the plate on your beam .if need be screw into you roof spars also then this should tye everything together .maybe easier to take first row of sheathing off your cabin roof for easy access fixing you decking roof spars.take care.

@chrissyfrancis8952

2 ай бұрын

Yes! I thought the same thing. Tie the porch roof into the house rafters vs the roof. That’d keep the whole structure sturdy no matter how much wind they get.

@GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas

2 ай бұрын

@@chrissyfrancis8952 I mentioned the need to stagger the seams in a prior email. They are learning and we will teach them. She is brave and he is trying hard. There are just certain things you cannot skimp out on and proper structure is one of them. they mentioned they have bad storms there occasionally so I hope they use hurricane straps going from the beam to the rafters and from the beam to the posts. They only screwed down the posts and did not use BOLTS to attach it to the porch structure.

@chrissyfrancis8952

2 ай бұрын

@@GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas Gary always uses Hurricane straps. They also mock up their structures, then take them apart to finish cuts & then secure it permanently bc they’re learning as they go. It’s literally twice the work, but Gary(as you know) is OCD. Imperfection would drive him crazy. My mom is the same way.

Put your deck floor down so you don't have to worry about fallling through those openings!!!

@barryedwards1336

2 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more, safety first, especially for Mel as she is getting more and more used to working up a-height, might get complacent and have an accident, this includes you too Gary.

The only problem I would mention about using clear tubing for water hoses is that it allows sunlight to come through. This can promote algae growth. If you want to use clear tubing then just dry fit some PVC pile to sleeve it in. I have 20 IBC totes in stacks to catch rainwater and every single one is painted black to prevent algae. You also might think about a gate valve in the line further back so you can cut off the water for maintenance work near the cages.

Mel & Gary love the vision and a great way to up cycle what u have 😊 Can't wait to see the vision come to life❤️🇨🇦

Lots of awesome plans 👍.... Mama looks happy ❤

The banjo music at 3 minutes sounds like a Christmas Carol, Once in Royal David’s City. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

G’day Gary and Mel, Gary reminds me of when I was building, thinking about how things will be on the build. I would get flooded with all sorts of ideas and become distracted muddling through. One day I changed that behavior to planning to scale on paper based on all measurements of the situation. I used the measurements to create profiles then would draw up a diagram on a 1/10 th scale, my maths isn’t that good so scaling up from a 1/10 to full scale was easier in the metric system. If it was furniture then the scale would be a bit bigger to get very concise measurements. Doing those diagrams confirmed angles and the length of timers needed. This limited wastage as I bought the just longer length of Romberg that I needed. I hated 3’ off cuts, such a waste. The process also helped me maintain focus. I called it building on paper first. I also developed the habit of sketching ideas as they popped for later to be developed. Having a sketch pad nearby was a great help. Stay safe and healthy, I enjoy your sharing.

Mama Rabbit seemed happy to get the nesting box, already checking it out.😊❤

Hi, i remember 40 years ago my son was 3 and we went to visit friends who have baby goats intook pictures of my son cudling with them. It was so sweet. Several week later we returned and they gave us the frozen meat to eat .i felt so sick i never ate it for me goat are like pet unless you have hundreds to make a living.well i still have those pictures . Take care from the old lady deep down in the center of france lol

Your hen with the bald patch looks like it needs a chicken saddle it protects the hens from an over eager Rooster and stops the other hens from pecking the bald area.

Everything looking so great! Mel, the purple color sure looks good on you! 🤗

That's one big MOMMA Love the plans you have for your lower tier.. God Bless from your Canadian Friend.

Hello Mel and Gary, can’t wait to see how the roof line will go!! 👍👍❤️❤️🇨🇦

To make the measuring of the rafter easier just break it up into pieces. First, how far past the rafter are you going to go. Second, from the beam to the edge of the roof. Finally, from the edge to the highest point on the roof, you are going to go. I do not recall what the pitch of your roof is but that is one thing you will need to know for your calculations. The easiest way to figure out the angle at the top you need to cut is to stretch a line from a board on the beam that is the thickness of the rafter. I would guess 2x8 would do it. Put the other end on the main roof at the top height of the rafters. Get two pieces of lumber about 3 feet long and peg them together at one end in the center with a bolt and wing washer. One board needs to be a 2x8 and the other a 2x4. Go up to the roof and set the V-measure device next to the string. Raise it to a few feet from the end of the string lining up next to the wing nut. Now one of the boards till it lines up with the string and tighten down the wing nut. What you have now is the angle at all of the 2x8 boards will need to be cut to have the top of the rafters die out into the roof. Once you have the board angle cut you only need to set a 4-foot board on the end of the big beam and angle it so it aligns with the string and then slide it out till the overhang is what you want to achieve. this will allow you to trace the birdmouth. There are official ways to do this but it is a visual technique if you have trouble with the other regular method using a square to figure it out. If I am not clear on some thing I just watch a KZread video. You should go watch the 3 videos by Larry Haun. He was a master builder of the old-school variety that was very good at explaining things to the untrained folks.

Have yall thought of putting tin at an angle under the rabbits to better catch the gold

@SimpleLifeReclaimed

2 ай бұрын

Yes! We just need to get it 💚

Mel, once again l was looking at Gary's brain ticking over he makes me smile, l am never going to be good at math. Glad you chose the name Capricorn as that is my sun sign. Mama rabbit is huge fingers crossed this time for her. The new build is going to work out great for the animals. x

This is so much fun. I love the animals you have and love watching the homestead grow. I know you are excited and the kids must be so excited to get more animals. Blessings to you all.

Usually, a happy animal is a healthy animal. Hence, is healthier for the family if and when need be.

You two are amazing. Thank you for your video today. Cant wait to see 100 baby chicks coing in We lived next to a chicken farmer and loved going in to see them growing in the summer. Perfect timing

You guys are doing an awesome job. I really enjoy watching your videos. I always lay these out on the wood floor In the house. Hope this helps.

Oh if you turn it long ways you can split it into 3 stalls and use the two closest to the chicken run for your meat birds. And later it could be for ducks and turkeys or whatever and the end stall can be the goat house and in front you can put a run with rocks and climbing stuff for the goats to play on. Or have the center one open as a walk through with a gate at the back that you can open to a electric fence area later. And have a meat bird coop on one side and the goat house on the other. Having the center open it will give them shade and shelter from rain while still being able to be outside. Having the run/play yard in the front will give you hours of entertainment from the house.

Good luck with the new box!

Don’t forget to add scrap or 2x4s to top of double plate on outside walls of cable ends for drywall to screw to on ceilings and anywhere else that is needed. Add that to your list too 👍🏻

I know that you guys have a plan and you have done awesome over these years. Great progress! Please do your decking for safety reasons for everyone. I cringe every time I see you teetering around up there. Blessings to you all! Love your channel and your family ❤️🙏

Sometimes I catch myself just enjoying the view and forget to watch the building. I can't imagine living there on that beautiful place. Both families are so fortunate to live on such a beautiful homestead. I do enjoy watching the build also!❤❤❤❤❤

Yes, Gary has been great with his calculations, except when he said, "I see three bungees, I'm going to grab both." Lol

@anibor99

2 ай бұрын

😂😅

You could build a counter leaver style roof. Add a few feet inside if you have it to add stability.

Use some staight tall trees there for the 20 fts. needed solved and free base price! Your Welcome

I love spring. It gives you all a chance to kickstart your plans. You sound very positive and happy. Long may it last. You got this. Love to you all❤

Hello Gary & Mel 🤗 Doing good on the house👌 Nice shelter just built 😊

It's cool to make good use out of that metal shed frame. I was wondering, does the chicken coop have roosting bars and if not, do they sleep on the floor?

Your yard and CRC yard are looking great

That's why I recommend an AJ.F.Riker's book where it will help you with determining your Rafters.

Use scraps of plywood to make a mock-up of your rafters.

Hello Mel and Gary, you got this

Temporary solution for goat would be a collar and wire dog cable runer and just move a stake to new area

Excellent job, guys!!!😊🎉❤

TY for explain g before hand....HOW ENJOYABLE!!!

Great video Gary and Mel

I have a question. Dors the nesting box need that boatd across the front? It seems she would need all the head space when shes in there stretching out delivering her babies. It just seems cramped, shes a good sized momma bunny. Love your baby bunnies, cant wait to see what colors they'll be. Congratulations on the bunnies❤

Loving your future plans. So exciting 🫶🇨🇦

Good luck building your roof for your deck

Hello 👋. A lot of great progress! Great plans ahead! 😊❤

You guys have such beautiful rabbit 🐰 ❤❤

Awesome video God Bless you and your family Amen

Hi gary n mel!! Gary you will get it figured out.garden n animals areas are looking great!!I love your cabin .aww mommie.good idea!!

Enjoyed Watching as Always

Looking great

You two are such the team, and it is all going to look so good

ITs getting there guys. So happy for ya

Hi Gary and Mel I see you get good bit of eggs my mother law made a apron with little pockets on it they hold up to 12 eggs might be a thing you guys might want to try when you gather your eggs

On your rafters, it depends on your pitch. You have a 5 and 12 pitch. It will be a 5 and 17 gorda. Rafsir, just remember that.

I Think the board on the nesting box makes it to tight for her to get in. It needs to be removed.

P.S. Love you guys, you take your time and do it right. Keep up the good work.

in the early 60s we would grow chickens all spring and summer. and then filled a lot of peoples freezers. and trade for beef. the way it should be. uncle had pigs and did the same.

❤️🙏😘Looking forward to seeing your vision become a reality.❤️🙏😘

Yay a new video

❤ You're gonna need some clover growing soon for the bunnies lol.

Keep up the awesome work =)

Good 👍 Job Mel and Gary ❤❤

I sided a cover it shed with metal Perlins and vinyl siding. It was on our property for 17 years. It held up really well. I had earth screw tie downs. An engineer certified it as good for hurricane winds of 115 mph. It withstood several hurricanes right on the edge of Long Island Sound. Our shed had the 2 inch metal poles. But your structure should be quite workable and sturdy. The metal Perlins were screwed into the tubular steel. Looking forward to this coop!

Good afternoon… can’t wait for the rest of the deck and roof to be finished….. be safe

If when you string trim you divide the grass and weeds between the chickens and rabbits they will eat it

My grandparents retired to Mountain Home Akansas and loved it! We have enjoyed watching the various stages of your cabin build. My only suggestion would be to post once a week until things pick up a bit. Easier for you guys and more interesting for us! Good job so far.

That lib on there make it smaller for mom to get in and out and I think I can remember one time the rabbit had one on it and she just picked it up and put it back in nest

Oh my! That's so confusing. HA!

Cool

Love all your animals . Great goat pen . 😊

Hey, yall we got a really enjoyed the video. I love watching your content. Keep up the good work.

Maybe ask for some tips off Perkins Builder Brothers for your tricky corner sections.

Great ideas for the chickens n goats,.buy useing refurbish things.have great evening!! Yess it is!! We love you to!!

The picture was unusually sharp and clear today; almost a 3D look

A cow and a horse, for travel needs, would be nice!!

Hello Gary & Mel

Really looking forward to this. I can't recall, but were you going to put stairs at the end of the verandah/deck? I can't recall now.

I have been raising rabbits for over 40 yrs I have some yrs I have over 100 at a time and that lip on that rabbit box needs no lip and I thing you need to leave them a lone if you keep pulling all the rabbits out of fur you may wish you left them alone I think Dave said he never even check on who is in there till a couple of days please they are hard enough to raise with you both touching on them right away

So happy moma bunny had her babies. Keep smiling hope she takes care of her babies. Plus sun shine. 😮solar eclipse tonight??? Charge every thing. Fill up tanks, gas for generator. If need be. Be careful on the roof.

Gary you already have the roof on your home remove the facial board remove the bottom board of your roofing at facial board and you can tie up to your home roof trusses if you need you can tie all together and strenghthen your roof no need to apply anything else to that roof

I love this guys laugh

GARY the boards you did yesterday. Are not strong enough. The boards need to be staggered .like 2 boards spread out. 1. More to go over the top center

You're going to need a lot of wood chips for those meat chickens, I have only ever seen them raised in chicken tractors on pasture, moving every day or two. I am confident you pondered all that waste., Good thing is you'll get a bunch of compostable stuff. Everything is looking good. A big year ahead

You have some beautiful chickens and they are big.

We did goats like that it works good get the collar and walking around as soon as possible

The 2” x 4” board on the opening on the top of the nesting box is too wide for her to get in and move around. I would remove it.

I would of been done and living my best life 6 months ago. ..

@shirleywarner8831

2 ай бұрын

Good for you, they are not just building a house. They have kids and getting their homestead too.

@SimpleLifeReclaimed

2 ай бұрын

We are living our best life now ❤️

Ha Gary one question does the rafters inside you house were made to carry the load of the porch roof loaded with snow if not you got to get in and put more blocking on those rafters

We had goats before at our farm, they are so mischievous! Best wishes to y’all!

Gary CAN YOU DO A HIP ROOF ON THOSE ENDS?

Those ends are going to be similar to jack rafters on a hip roof.

Hi every body

Yeah.....mama was afraid Gary was going to put her back in with that mean Thumber again !

Years ago I acquired rabbits from someone who was having trouble breeding them. Every time they put the female in with the large gray male. Who they named Oscar they would fight. I suspected the problem was Oscar. And I was right. Out sourced another male. And Oscar gave me lots of beautiful babies for several years. I let her keep the name she came with.

You could get better support with using a y brace in different angels.

Curried goat is well nice .u should try it. Going to look good what Yr doing

For the chicken/goat shed, consider when it needs to be cleaned out. Might be a giant PIA if there’s only a “man” door to haul out bedding & poop!