Hand-Built Stone Chicken Coop: Ultimate DIY Project for My Permaculture Homestead | Start to Finish

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  • @ozgott1415
    @ozgott1415 4 місяці тому +739

    Not gonna lie.... its 2024 and half of us want to live in that chicken coop.,

  • @msbjpenny
    @msbjpenny 4 місяці тому +392

    That's the prettiest chicken house I have every seen in my 71 years.

  • @commonsenserules7995
    @commonsenserules7995 4 місяці тому +875

    For a chicken coop, that is a mansion! Chickens are living in the lap of luxury.

    • @eelcohoogendoorn8044
      @eelcohoogendoorn8044 4 місяці тому +34

      With the ladies getting all this custom stonework lavished at them, I hope his wife isnt too envious about it all.

    • @coupezjacqueline4110
      @coupezjacqueline4110 4 місяці тому +10

      Magnifique

    • @annrhodes3544
      @annrhodes3544 4 місяці тому +25

      It’s a Palais de Poulets
      Should be worth $100 per night as an Abnb!

    • @patrick-po2lx
      @patrick-po2lx 4 місяці тому +4

      Future AirBnB.

    • @BsjjdjxjchBsjjdjxjchxcy
      @BsjjdjxjchBsjjdjxjchxcy 4 місяці тому

      ​@@annrhodes35442:41 2:45 2:47 2:49 2:54

  • @TheMonkdad
    @TheMonkdad 4 місяці тому +219

    I’ve never said this before but I’m actually jealous of a chicken.

    • @beningpachoco
      @beningpachoco 4 місяці тому +7

      Me too

    • @lettieolivier8127
      @lettieolivier8127 4 місяці тому +3

      With price of chicken eggs now.....I think they are celebs .....deserving a mansion 😊😊😊

    • @TheDancefreak35
      @TheDancefreak35 3 місяці тому +2

      The chicks I have stayed with so far did not have such a luxurious home.

    • @sofypolo7701
      @sofypolo7701 2 місяці тому +2

      Siii😅😅😅😅

    • @jm5229
      @jm5229 25 днів тому +2

      😂

  • @GregKrynen
    @GregKrynen 4 місяці тому +139

    Not even three minutes in and I find myself envious that these chickens have a more securely built home than I do LOL!

    • @jm5229
      @jm5229 25 днів тому +1

      😂

  • @shirleystowe7353
    @shirleystowe7353 4 місяці тому +400

    200 years from now a new owner will be looking at this beautiful homestead with this amazing building and will never believe it when evidence indicates it was a chicken coop. Those are some pampered cluckers!!

    • @izzyplusplusplus1004
      @izzyplusplusplus1004 4 місяці тому +7

      Nah, they'll just watch this video. 😅

    • @Staroy
      @Staroy 4 місяці тому +3

      @@izzyplusplusplus1004 You think google will be around for 200 more years? The average lifespan for big companies is below 50 years. 200 is super rare

    • @izzyplusplusplus1004
      @izzyplusplusplus1004 4 місяці тому +2

      @@Staroy Well no, I don't. However, the content will be. Unless theres a catastrophic system wide electrical disruption and failure along with electromagnetic shocks, that wipes out everything. 200 years from now, this content will be a freely downloaded brain experience in 3d, like you are there.
      That's my prediction.

    • @shaynegadsden
      @shaynegadsden 4 місяці тому +7

      It's a very nice looking buildind but it's not going to last 200 years

    • @izzyplusplusplus1004
      @izzyplusplusplus1004 4 місяці тому +1

      @@shaynegadsden Do you plan to knock it down? Because it very well could last 200.

  • @artysciencegal2521
    @artysciencegal2521 4 місяці тому +235

    Finally, a foxproof chicken coop! Nothing will be digging its way into there. Those chicks are safe. Not to mention that that is the prettiest coop I've ever seen; a perfect marriage of form and function 🙂

    • @ShandeleReynolds
      @ShandeleReynolds 4 місяці тому

      But we didn't see how the back was made where they go into during the day.

    • @richardcorsillo9819
      @richardcorsillo9819 4 місяці тому +16

      All the fox has to do is dress like a poor hungry woman and knock on the door

    • @artbybaz7060
      @artbybaz7060 4 місяці тому +5

      possibly bearproof too!!

    • @katie7748
      @katie7748 4 місяці тому +3

      ​@@richardcorsillo9819 LOL

    • @Julia-rx1yh5uv8m
      @Julia-rx1yh5uv8m 4 місяці тому +1

      @arty...💯👍✍️🎯
      👨‍🔧🛸🐔🏡⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @db1777
    @db1777 4 місяці тому +273

    The craftsmamship is on another level

    • @baskervillebee6097
      @baskervillebee6097 4 місяці тому +18

      Fairy Tale Chickens!

    • @deblarsen8528
      @deblarsen8528 4 місяці тому +1

      You can say that again! 🐔🐓🐣

    • @vizion007
      @vizion007 3 місяці тому +1

      In my awe, I am wondering where did he get the ideas? Something out of a fairy tale!

  • @Madein-His-Image
    @Madein-His-Image 4 місяці тому +85

    This dude is an absolute beast....building all that by himself?!?! I'm inspired!

  • @ericabuchanan7260
    @ericabuchanan7260 4 місяці тому +42

    Can you imagine being the chickens bought by this man? It would be like winning the lottery!

    • @kevinw9077
      @kevinw9077 4 місяці тому +2

      Until you get eaten. Self reliance and all...

  • @jasonjohnson6344
    @jasonjohnson6344 4 місяці тому +212

    Through my years of watching you, you have consistently shown yourself to be the most creative and productive person on UA-cam. The fact that you also film, edit, narrate and post your content yourself makes it that much more impressive. I was so sorry for you when you essentially had to walk away from your previous property and all that hard work. It would have broken many men, but you not only bounced back, but you exceeded your previous accomplishments in record time. Much respect, from a retired contractor.👏👏

    • @ShandeleReynolds
      @ShandeleReynolds 4 місяці тому +26

      Also the fact he mills his own lumber.

    • @jasonjohnson6344
      @jasonjohnson6344 4 місяці тому +28

      @@ShandeleReynolds yep, fells the trees and mills them into lumber. Splits his own shingles…splits rocks and does the masonry. No one like him on UA-cam that I know of. And seems to be a genuinely fine man. Blessed.

    • @cynthiat6505
      @cynthiat6505 Місяць тому

      Wow, a man for all seasons!

  • @sydneyevans2637
    @sydneyevans2637 4 місяці тому +216

    Mr.James, you know that if you have grandchildren you will have to convert it into a playhouse. It's beautiful!

    • @MySelfReliance
      @MySelfReliance  4 місяці тому +122

      They’ll have their choice of playhouses :)

    • @judestewart3955
      @judestewart3955 4 місяці тому +14

      That is a beautiful chicken coop . It could almost double as a house for gnomes!!

    • @damrafael2011
      @damrafael2011 4 місяці тому +19

      Pode ser até comum pra vcs, no Brasil galinheiro é bem diferente, eu pensei que fosse uma cabana de conto de fadas, parabéns!! 💯👏👏👏

    • @judielee2362
      @judielee2362 4 місяці тому +7

      ​@@MySelfReliance No doubt 😊

    • @nancydriscoll507
      @nancydriscoll507 4 місяці тому +14

      Oh I am in Awe of what Shawn can do and what Beautiful structures he can build!! I have watched since the beginning and I am so soothed by his Amazing life style and videos he brings to all of his fans !! This is the most Beautiful Chicken coop / mansion I have ever seen! These beautiful birds are going to live a life of luxury ! This is Perfection at its Finest! Blessings from Nova Scotia to u and ur Beautiful family Shawn❤ ❤ ❤❤ Today and Always.

  • @mining4goldmeister420
    @mining4goldmeister420 4 місяці тому +70

    Never thought I'd be jealous of chickens! My house should look even half that good!
    This would make a great blueprint for tiny home builds. I would definitely live in one.

    • @katkinslow
      @katkinslow 4 місяці тому +2

      Right? Curious of total approximation of cost!

    • @martyarnold4159
      @martyarnold4159 3 місяці тому +1

      @katkinslow For him, probably not that much, especially if he sourced the stones locally or even from his own property. The most expensive part is what he's doing, that kind of skilled labor doesn't come cheap! I swear watching him build that's sexier than watching a man wash dishes!😂

  • @kaycem
    @kaycem 4 місяці тому +64

    moving whole walls AROUND the sleeping dog instead of disturbing him is such a mood.

    • @keekers
      @keekers 4 місяці тому +3

      Only time he talked was to the dog going through the tunnel. 🤣

  • @pbro8139
    @pbro8139 4 місяці тому +45

    Your craftsmanship is top notch. I’m a 57-year-old woman and I just enjoy watching you work so meticulously and the end results of what you do are just outstanding kudos to those chicken to get to enjoy such a wonderful house Shawn keep up the great work, you are truly a gift to UA-cam.

  • @reneebrown2968
    @reneebrown2968 4 місяці тому +94

    This has got to be the most beautiful chicken coop I've ever seen.

    • @Papadoc1000
      @Papadoc1000 4 місяці тому

      A week after he's done, it will smell like chicken shite and be worthless for anything in the near future.

    • @Papadoc1000
      @Papadoc1000 4 місяці тому +1

      Put a firebox on the side, and it becomes the most beautiful smoker I've ever seen.

  • @philstevens9914
    @philstevens9914 4 місяці тому +46

    You just built the world's finest chicken house. You should be winning awards for this one.

  • @Smalfry47
    @Smalfry47 4 місяці тому +89

    Oh my gosh! That chicken coop is beyond awesome! I would live in it…… lol

  • @joanlenhard82
    @joanlenhard82 4 місяці тому +19

    This is art at its finest, Sir. Your dog is still by your side all these years and loving his master at work

  • @benquackenbush3336
    @benquackenbush3336 4 місяці тому +27

    You, sir, are a master craftsman! If was a privilege to watch you work.

  • @knolltop314
    @knolltop314 4 місяці тому +94

    THE best-built and fanciest coop I've seen. Congrats!

  • @florencediaz7713
    @florencediaz7713 4 місяці тому +88

    Beautiful! I’m not a hen, but wouldn’t mind an enchanted house like that chicken coop.😊

  • @andrewwindsor5962
    @andrewwindsor5962 4 місяці тому +72

    That chicken house is the best chicken house I’ve ever seen. I think you should call it the chicken Palace.❤😊😮

    • @eduardschnakenfuss9411
      @eduardschnakenfuss9411 4 місяці тому +3

      The chickens Buckingham Palace, I would say 🙂

    • @cindye8307
      @cindye8307 4 місяці тому +6

      "Cluckingham Palace," maybe?

    • @greywolfwalking6359
      @greywolfwalking6359 4 місяці тому

      ​@@cindye8307
      Indeed, agreed..
      🪶🤙🧙‍♂️🐺👌🪶

    • @WeesdaGaia
      @WeesdaGaia 4 місяці тому +2

      ... Yeah ! ... " Chicken-Stone-Palace " ... I would call this ...

  • @EliteSecurityServicesUK
    @EliteSecurityServicesUK 4 місяці тому +15

    It looks like something out of Hansel and Gretal.Amazing!🍄

  • @lindadobberstein2035
    @lindadobberstein2035 4 місяці тому +86

    That’s the most beautiful chicken coop I’ve ever seen!

  • @endokin6484
    @endokin6484 4 місяці тому +105

    When one man builds something better for his chickens to live in than many people around the world, it certainly makes you wonder what all these so called influential leaders are actually doing, besides filling their own coffers. Greed and selfishness are too rampant, even with decent people, although you cant blame good people for playing the game and protecting their own. What an inspiration you truly are Shawn, if more were remotely similar to you, how much stronger our communities would be. Thanx!

    • @gwilos
      @gwilos 4 місяці тому +4

      Bear and racoon proof.

    • @docholliday5439
      @docholliday5439 4 місяці тому +4

      You are so right!!!!! 🤠🌵🌵🌵🇺🇲

    • @sandrasherritt9708
      @sandrasherritt9708 4 місяці тому +5

      Some of the folks that I follow on UA-cam, that have chickens can’t even be bothered to give them clean water much less a chicken palace. That is the cutest chicken house I have ever seen. I’m trying to understand what made you want. Such an adorable chicken house. It’s almost cuter than your own beautiful cabin. Anyway Shawn, you are quite magic now I’m going to go finish watching the video.

    • @tadymason
      @tadymason 4 місяці тому +8

      I don’t mean to be a contrarian because I see your point and agree. But Shawn here does have over 2 million subscribers on a monetized channel.

    • @ShandeleReynolds
      @ShandeleReynolds 4 місяці тому +4

      What does a fancy chicken house have to do with other people being rich??
      And they should be allowed to make themselves rich. Everyone would if they could. It's necessary to have rich people because they provide job's for people like us.
      Why do people get so jealous of rich people. They are just as necessary as people like us. If you don't have rich people who own convenience stores, you wouldn't get gas to put in your car. If you didn't have car manufacturers, you wouldn't have one and the people making them wouldn't have a job.
      If they didn't have grocery stores, you wouldn't have food, MOST PEOPLE WOULDN'T. AND people wouldn't have job's so they could buy the food.
      They make the world go round.
      Stop being jealous of rich people. Make yourself rich if you don't like being poor. No one is stopping you. Most of them had to make themselves rich and earned it.
      Now the politicians that have gotten rich from money laundering, insider trading, and pay for play one's is another matter. Trump is the only president to leave office poorer than when he went in. Obama became a billionaire from a $500k a year salary. And went into office with a drop in the bucket compared to when he left. He sure didn't have all the homes he has now. Like owning a mansion on land surrounded by water that he has said will be gone soon because of global warming. Just proves he doesn't believe his own BS.
      Anyways, I can agree if it's the people that scam people to get rich like Bribem selling classified information to other countries.
      Or people like Soros that do evil with their money.
      I digress.......

  • @cindyfinn4845
    @cindyfinn4845 4 місяці тому +62

    The chicken coop is beautiful it should be in a magazine.

    • @モフモフ-z7d
      @モフモフ-z7d 4 місяці тому +1

      It might become a tourist spot 😙

    • @cindyfinn4845
      @cindyfinn4845 4 місяці тому +4

      @@モフモフ-z7d that would be horrible so even though it looks like it should be in a magazine,keep this gem hidden

    • @trisho.8331
      @trisho.8331 4 місяці тому +3

      If I recall, Shawn found this model in a magazine already and probably bested it by a huge margin.

    • @cindyfinn4845
      @cindyfinn4845 4 місяці тому +3

      @@trisho.8331 No doubt Shawn has good taste and aesthetic.

    • @trisho.8331
      @trisho.8331 4 місяці тому +2

      @@cindyfinn4845 And he’s a phenomenal 1-man engineer/architect/builder. Hats off to Shawn. Been watching him last 7 years.

  • @kchastain3
    @kchastain3 4 місяці тому +36

    This is a do-it-yourself masterpiece.

  • @fnorazril
    @fnorazril 2 місяці тому +3

    This chicken coop is nicer than the apartment I live in, hahaha. Been amazing watching things evolve and grow since I first came across you and Joe Robinet camping.

  • @robbobsjobs8456
    @robbobsjobs8456 4 місяці тому +107

    Those chickens will be paying rent in eggs with that amazing chicken house, absolutely amazing

    • @cynthialee6206
      @cynthialee6206 4 місяці тому +9

      All they need now is some beautiful soothing music piped in. I just love this.

    • @mrsbmurray7402
      @mrsbmurray7402 4 місяці тому +6

      That’s how he encourages them to lay golden eggs! 😂

  • @loragunning5394
    @loragunning5394 4 місяці тому +99

    I could be very wrong, but it's my opinion that Shawn built this ornate chicken coop as a way to learn new skills and hone them for application to future, larger projects. While he's certainly injected aesthetic elements into previous builds, most have been (for the most part) focused solely on function and practicalities. And while it's true that the success of achieving those values can be (and is, IMO) an aesthetic of it's own, a chicken coop is certainly a fantastic, small project to test out new ideas and skills on because, well, if you mess it up, it's just a chicken coop, right? I mean, think of the many new building methods and materials used in this project that he really hasn't ventured into in the past (at least, not on any videos that *I* have seen and I think I have watched them all). When have we seen him form and pour concrete footings? Normally he uses self-milled timbers that he chars to create rot and insect resistance. When have we seen him form and pour a concrete slab? And while the wall framing was conventional, he created curves in his roof forms for this project, something I don't remember him doing in past projects. It's true he started applying a masonry stone facade around the foundation of his cabin and the outdoor kitchen, but perhaps he realized he needed a bit more practice? Fitting and matching masonry stone work is an art that can take many years to master and how better to start than with a small chicken coop? Has he ever used cedar shingles as a finish roofing material before? Seems most of this previous roof have been standing seam metal. And did anyone notice the windows in the coop were hand-built leaded glass? Did he build those windows himself rather than buying pre-built windows? Maybe it's just me, but I am seeing at least 1/2 a dozen new skills, methods, and materials used in building this coop, which is why I think it was a "practice" project. Let's not forget he's been planning all along to build a main floor bedroom addition to his cabin...
    Really hope I didn't steal your thunder, Shawn!

    • @MySelfReliance
      @MySelfReliance  4 місяці тому +42

      Astute!

    • @staceyjenkins8956
      @staceyjenkins8956 4 місяці тому +5

      Awesome Chicken Coop! Nice work on the wood work and stone work, you are an artist

    • @mp88660
      @mp88660 4 місяці тому +3

      @@MySelfReliance Looking forward to see the omelets.. :)

  • @richardbrooks3569
    @richardbrooks3569 4 місяці тому +17

    That is the nicest chicken coop I have ever seen. It should keep the bears and other predators away from the chickens.

  • @nancyblanchard7218
    @nancyblanchard7218 4 місяці тому +11

    I am glad that Callie is doing so well.

  • @vault7137
    @vault7137 4 місяці тому +11

    That, sir, is a thing of beauty! A chicken palace! 🐔

  • @saltytbone
    @saltytbone 4 місяці тому +46

    "coop" isn't enough to describe this craftsmanship.

  • @randalreigel4089
    @randalreigel4089 4 місяці тому +21

    Shawn, you are a very experienced and talented craftsman, and you are a joy to watch. Thanks.

  • @LLjean-qz7sb
    @LLjean-qz7sb 4 місяці тому +48

    That is beautiful , sir! You have quite the eye for style! The chickens will love it, the predators will hate it!😊❤

    • @2dronetek2
      @2dronetek2 4 місяці тому +2

      Yeah, no animals will be able to get past the stone and steel fencing.

  • @jamess1787
    @jamess1787 4 місяці тому +10

    Thats built better then $400,000 homes. Drive past new developments and see OSB for roofing and exterior wall material.
    Outstanding.

    • @HeartTurnedToStone
      @HeartTurnedToStone 4 місяці тому +3

      Pretty sure it'll still be standing 400+ years from now...

    • @jamess1787
      @jamess1787 4 місяці тому +1

      @@HeartTurnedToStone his shed will absolutely be still standing, those $400K homes will be happy to last past their first shingle replacement (maybe 2).

  • @Zazy7
    @Zazy7 Місяць тому +2

    I just found this Channel and, if I were a chicken 🐔🐓 I would like to live in a chicken palace like this and have an owner who has such respect for his poultry and pet. Fantastic end result, you! 😊

  • @krystynadawson3318
    @krystynadawson3318 4 місяці тому +21

    You make projects look like anyone can do them but not everyone has your creativity and drive. Really enjoy watching your brain work! You should be proud of your accomplishments! Krystyna in Wisconsin

  • @lisahause8705
    @lisahause8705 4 місяці тому +21

    Now, that’s a chicken coop! Wowza! It’s stunning! May God give you an abundance of beautiful chicken eggs! 🥚😋👍🏻

  • @jennywagner2448
    @jennywagner2448 4 місяці тому +14

    without a doubt the most unique beautiful coop on the planet!!! wow Shawn just incredible! ♥

  • @nicoleg2544
    @nicoleg2544 4 місяці тому +2

    Sir why is your chicken coop so gosh darn magical looking. It’s straight up whimsical. All it’s missing is a small gang of fairies.

  • @singsongbluebird9704
    @singsongbluebird9704 4 місяці тому +5

    WOW! Extrordinary Craftmanship! Me and your dog are exhausted just watching you labor. This beautiful structure will outlast all of us.

  • @jennyk544
    @jennyk544 4 місяці тому +16

    I want to live there! What absolutely beautiful construction!

  • @stephenstevens6573
    @stephenstevens6573 4 місяці тому +34

    That coop will be there 500 years from now! Wow!

  • @IdahoEagle77
    @IdahoEagle77 4 місяці тому +12

    Shawn has some serious skills! Man this is awesome.

  • @bren8309
    @bren8309 4 місяці тому +6

    WOW!... you've quite the builder, very impressive. You definitely got some skills that's the prettiest Chicken Coop I've ever seen.

  • @toonybrain
    @toonybrain 4 місяці тому +4

    Shawn, you are pure beast. And what an incredible wealth of knowledge and skill you’ve acquired over these years: everything done to the highest standards. I would love to see you apprentice some eager, hardworking kid so your excellence and legacy could endure.

  • @labellavita2248
    @labellavita2248 4 місяці тому +20

    Absolutely beautiful, Shawn. So much charm. There is no reason why things can't be functional and attractive.

  • @JohnShalamskas
    @JohnShalamskas 4 місяці тому +49

    It is plainly apparent that Shawn has experience keeping predators away from his chickens.

  • @micahj8100
    @micahj8100 4 місяці тому +48

    Nicer than most Air BnB's out there!

  • @duncansbuddy
    @duncansbuddy 4 місяці тому +11

    Just when he does something that can't be out done, he out does it again. FANCIEST CHICKEN COOP ON PLANET EARTH. Built for the Chicken that Lays the Golden Eggs.

  • @Tora_74
    @Tora_74 4 місяці тому +4

    Sir, for a chickencoop this HOUSE is very beautyful!!! Those Ladies live a pampered life in it.

  • @zeph5800
    @zeph5800 4 місяці тому +14

    Bruh those chickens got a better home than me, very VERY impressive work Shawn

  • @angelsolitaire6456
    @angelsolitaire6456 4 місяці тому +22

    What a pampered chickens. With this amazing chicken coop is already a beautiful cabin for me already. Amazing skills, sweats and effort surely brings out the beauty

  • @lkoecher609
    @lkoecher609 4 місяці тому +35

    Those are some mighty privileged birds!

  • @CookingConsciously
    @CookingConsciously 4 місяці тому +3

    I'm honestly so impressed. The fact that I didn't see a hand in the process (just one paw handing you a tool ) ❤. The fact you used your ladder upside down... 😮. I don't know why that was so impressive I wowed

  • @GardendecornmoreYT
    @GardendecornmoreYT 19 днів тому +1

    You should make a tiny home like that for you beautiful Dog!

  • @raydallaire6850
    @raydallaire6850 4 місяці тому +9

    Absolutely beautiful, congratulations on an outstanding piece of construction.

  • @vickiestevens1699
    @vickiestevens1699 4 місяці тому +15

    The most beautiful chicken coop in all North America. WOW!❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @adilchakir5269
    @adilchakir5269 4 місяці тому +13

    This is far more than just a Chicken Coop, this is a refined piece of art that will stand for generations !

  • @francesmcmillan7596
    @francesmcmillan7596 4 місяці тому +5

    Absolutely gorgeous. I think it's even bear-proof. I'm always amazed at how many people build ramshackle structures for their chickens which barely hold chickens in, much less keep predators out, and are shocked when they find a scene of carnage. It's really hard on the feet of chicken to have to walk on wire.

  • @triciayoung6484
    @triciayoung6484 4 місяці тому +3

    You are outstanding at carpentry and masonry. Most importantly, you must really love your chickens to build them such as beautiful and safe home.

  • @dianehead4095
    @dianehead4095 4 місяці тому +14

    Shawn you are amazing i love looking forward to watching you what a beautiful home plece and avery beautiful chicken house

  • @floydkyte-up4pj
    @floydkyte-up4pj 4 місяці тому +10

    That is the best looking chicken coop I may move in

  • @martybauer9420
    @martybauer9420 4 місяці тому +4

    Guess only you could architect a chicken castle. I can't help but be amazed.

  • @normagrayston7931
    @normagrayston7931 4 місяці тому +5

    One things for sure that roof isn't going anywhere. What a fantastic job

  • @djhollowman9567
    @djhollowman9567 4 місяці тому +7

    If you were looking for a video where chickens live better than I do, you've found it. Also in this video are a dog with more friends than I have, and a man who's life I'd trade my limbs for. Be blessed sir. You are what men today should aspire to be.

  • @jpats6124
    @jpats6124 4 місяці тому +8

    The most eye-catching, aesthetically pleasing henhouse on the planet. How lucky are those hens! The safety precautions are paramount of course, and no bear or wolf or bird of prey is going to be able to storm that stronghold.

  • @elainec7369
    @elainec7369 4 місяці тому +6

    Oh wow. That coop is storybook awesome! Even better than the cabin itself? On the serious side, your chickens are not safe with the gap around the base of the outer fenced area. Not only do chickens dig, but outside animals also dig and something will get in. We lined our outer area with brick to hold down fencing that prevents any breach. Or, you can dig down and bury fence so nothing can get in. We lost so many chickens to infiltrators and have learned that you have to eliminate all entry possibilities.

    • @MySelfReliance
      @MySelfReliance  4 місяці тому +19

      The fence extends 2 feet along the ground outside of the run and then is buried. It’s even better than burying it straight down. Cali and several raccoons have tested it for me :)

    • @elainec7369
      @elainec7369 4 місяці тому +3

      @@MySelfReliance Nice. Hadn't seen that, but glad to hear. Chicken on.

  • @elizabethjohnson475
    @elizabethjohnson475 4 місяці тому +12

    Shawn has previously said with great conviction and depth, how he Loves what he does! I'm thrilled for him, and imagine his family's happiness! Let a man be himself, please!!!

  • @jangarciagelabert8533
    @jangarciagelabert8533 4 місяці тому +2

    very satisfaying, very entertaining, very impressive, very cool, very beautiful. And the fact that it's 35 minutes long exactly makes it perfect. Amazing video.

  • @lory2622
    @lory2622 4 місяці тому +2

    Shawn, I gotta say, this build must have riled up just about every warrior camp out there. Power tools!?! Safety lines?! Store bought plywood!? Nail guns!?!… Screws!!!! I love it and will try harder to stay connected. This channel seems to have been cut from my watch list, but it might have been me. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to compile what must have been a very long job into this entertaining length and I will now catch up.

  • @rogerp6903
    @rogerp6903 4 місяці тому +7

    Spa for chickens! Thanks for sharing your mastery of construction Mr.James

  • @keeneterry1603
    @keeneterry1603 4 місяці тому +6

    Welcome to the life style of the Shawn James , rich and youtube famous 🐔chickens on the homestead🐔 They're living better than some people!! Awesome and beautiful coup.

  • @ellieqt8083
    @ellieqt8083 4 місяці тому +13

    I love how intentional everything you're building on this property feels. And it's beautiful!

  • @zarahunt771
    @zarahunt771 4 місяці тому +1

    A chicken coop to exceed all chicken coops world wide. So much care and attention paid to every aspect of this build. I would love to see your house sir, I imagine that if you built that it would be amazing. All credit to your skills.

  • @СергейЦветаев-щ4о
    @СергейЦветаев-щ4о 4 місяці тому +6

    It's great. In such a coop, chickens should lay golden eggs.

  • @rebacrow5604
    @rebacrow5604 4 місяці тому +12

    Wow is all I can say. I have watched your channel since the beginning and I am just so amazed at all you do. You are a very nice gentleman and I can’t even imagine what you are gonna build next. You deserve it. There ain’t a lazy bone in your body. Be blessed

  • @huntakilla1234
    @huntakilla1234 4 місяці тому +8

    That's the best looking chicken coop I've ever seen, by far.

  • @RobertPirtle-q9g
    @RobertPirtle-q9g 4 місяці тому +10

    My dad did a gambled barn, roof two-story chicken coop when I was a kid. Well, it had a loft. This completely made me smile!

  • @kellyrainville7310
    @kellyrainville7310 4 місяці тому +1

    I hope the chickens appreciate the beauty and work that went into this coop! I sure do!

  • @xTobsecretx
    @xTobsecretx 4 місяці тому +2

    Love that you can see the seasons change as the build progresses!

  • @aooherty
    @aooherty 4 місяці тому +7

    Everything about this is just spectacular-the craftsmanship, the result, the editing, and most of all, you yourself Sean. As we say here in Ireland Sean, "you're some man for one man.".

  • @ruthlarson6334
    @ruthlarson6334 4 місяці тому +9

    Creativity, pride, and perseverance on display. Beautiful work of craftsmanship no rodents or other animals will make it through that beautiful chicken homestead 👏

  • @jangrahame4891
    @jangrahame4891 4 місяці тому +6

    It is an indication as to the depths of a man's soul and appreciation of beauty, when that man elevates what is usually slapped together utilitarian structure, into a beautiful structure that enhances and compliments the magnificent beauty of the natural setting.

  • @artwithdad5131
    @artwithdad5131 3 місяці тому +1

    Your beautiful work proves that your hair has turned white not due to sun but due to experience. Salute to you.

  • @123456laurent
    @123456laurent 4 місяці тому +5

    amazing realisation what i can say, you're like always amazing, best regards from FRANCE dear friend.

  • @patrickresch5325
    @patrickresch5325 4 місяці тому +7

    Those chickens are living a royalty castle lifestyle. You did a wonderful, beautiful, amazing job! I really enjoyed watching this video so much. You're just amazing. God gave you wonderful gift.

  • @micheljean9446
    @micheljean9446 4 місяці тому +4

    Good job Shawn. It is the most beautiful chicken coop I've ever seen.

  • @Teleshiva
    @Teleshiva 4 місяці тому +1

    I soooo much respect and appreciate how much work it was for you to record all of this! The work itself is amazing, but I don't think people realize how much the recording doubles the amount of work! Thank you!!

  • @shelaghmorrison4329
    @shelaghmorrison4329 2 місяці тому +1

    It’s such a privilege to see a true artisan at work. Beautiful structure with many practical features incorporated.

  • @Patrick-pr7pw
    @Patrick-pr7pw 4 місяці тому +5

    Wow, that chicken coop is nicer than most houses, great job, the chickens will love it. :)

  • @pamhalliburton9737
    @pamhalliburton9737 4 місяці тому +4

    Wow, you did an awesome job on that chicken coop.luxury🤩 😮

  • @mumu6203
    @mumu6203 4 місяці тому +28

    Oh, my word.......😳 I have never experienced anything like this in my entire existence ..!!! All that is missing is Hanzel and Gretel. Those chickens better pull their socks up, or I'm moving in.

  • @AllGrowing
    @AllGrowing 4 місяці тому +6

    I can't even fathom all that he manages on his own, just fantastic craftsmanship and ingenuity! Would love to learn from him.

  • @lorrainevassallo8168
    @lorrainevassallo8168 4 місяці тому +1

    A true labor of love. Beautiful workmanship.

  • @claremiles5976
    @claremiles5976 4 місяці тому +6

    The most beautiful whimsical Chicken coop I have ever seen. Such skills wow 👍🏽

  • @mocarra100
    @mocarra100 4 місяці тому +4

    Okay, iWatch 126 renovation programs. Never in all the time I've watched them have I ever seen a chicken coop that looks better than a lot of people's houses 😂 what an absolutely beautiful job! Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖