Excellent work. You will be enjoying having Clay to have the time now, with his marvellous abilities, helping you Arial. You are particularly handy but male strength is such a bonus and his knowledge, skills AND equipment must make your life somewhat easier I’d guess. Plus you are a fast learner my dear Arial. Now with your brother living close by, two men helping with chores must indeed be an absolute bonus. Spring is definitely here in New Zealand though this year we have had lots of gales but summer is ahead and I’ve been getting my veggies planted and annuals around my several new roses. You will enjoy your coming winter I am sure, especially the snow. We had no snow in Christchurch this year, but my old home at the foot of the mountains running down the back bone of the South Island here in NZ, has had plenty I’d say. I miss the snow myself though this city just shuts down if it’s too heavy simply not being prepared to cope. I miss having my own chickens with their eggs quite dreadfully. Pale yolks and not the same flavour although I try to always buy free range eggs, but I do wonder WHERE they are ranging if they don’t have beautiful orange yolks especially in the summer when the grass is plentiful. Margot ❤️❤️❤️ NZ

I wish all people cared about their animals like you do. I know the birds will appreciate it.

Having Clay to help must make you want to do the happy dance everyday. Problems can find awesome solutions.

It's great having a husband who is great at practical things. You are ablively couple.

Nice covering for the chickens and ducks.

Best🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Good choice Ariel Clay has a lot of how to wisdom. Your family has a built wonderful homestead.

So relaxing and interesting to watch. I was almost jolted when it ended. I could go on watching and watching. Thank you!!!!!

I love how well the two of you work together.

Getting prepared for snow and winter months Good😊😮💨💭

Thanks ❣️❣️

Oh what a lovely place for all the birds.

That tarp looks pretty substantial, think it'll last through winter, ducks, chickens, kitties all look happy👍🏼😀

Lucky chickens. Thanks mom and dad

Good to see you two...tarp is gonna be very helpful this winter...loving the ducks, chickens, cats, dogs etc...love an update on Burley ❤

What a wonderful home For the chickens and ducks. They have a pampered life. I love that tarp. Store bought tarps last a year or two and you start all over

Short but sweet. Got to see a couple of cats too.

Awesome job, as usual. You guys have this homesteading thing figured OUT!!👍🥰🥦🥬🥒🫑🌶🐓🐾🦆🐔🐤🐣

Effective and sunny covering for the coo. Your birds look & sound very happy ! 🤠❣️

That is a really substantial tarp - I saw it in a later video and was wondering about it and this video answered all my questions! Thanks

I love your animals! chickens seem very content with cats in the pen. and always those ducks! waddling off to the creek😊 A treat for me on a Friday night😊

You both did a great job! And kittens are so nice to be helping with the rodent issues! Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

Thank you.

@Ariel if you have a look at what Etic & Arielle from Simple Livjng Alaska just did on their new property ti winterise the chicken run. Much the same as you've done but with some clear plastic corrogated sheets to keep out the blowing snow/rain and snow from snowdrifts. Just a suggestion I thought may help as they live in a very similar cold climate and maintain a very warm dry healthy environment for their birds also. Great to see you having Clay to help you with that heavy silage tarp, but what a blessing it will def be. Thankyou for sharing & til next time. May peace love and joy abound in your hearts as you serve the risen King of Glory. From Australia 🇦🇺🤗💞🙏👌👍✌️👏👊🇺🇸

Great. Videos. I just subscribed.

Is Velcro still around? Nice and cozy for the birds 👍

Ariel on thing I must say I take away from your channel is that you constantly prove that it doesn't matter where you live Climate, Temps, Altitude wise you can raise have chickens/ducks & a Garden... You do so much research on what works where you live. For ex the Icelandic Chickens/Ducks for colder places like Wyoming.... Thanks to you & Clay for the content

Since you have so many eggs have you worked out any swaps with your neighbors or do you preserve eggs in some way, like glassing?

So where is your home stead I’m in Wyoming and you’re Consruction looks like what we do to provide our animals a safe and comfortable winter

Awesome!! 👍😎🇨🇦

Can you use hay bale sides or would the chickens eat it?

Do you use radiant heat in your coop?

That looked snug.

Does your Brother live on the same land as you and your Father ???