Just pointing out, don't burn old cabinets. They have chemicals and stuff that makes very nasty nasty fumes. Burn them outside, but not as firewood, is like poison.
@@offroadoverlords Well, there's that. Everything have risks and I liked how that guy took the risk so may be, he could feel more in touch with what he is doing. Or may be just wanted to save his boots,😊❤️
I watched your video’s when i had a hernia. And now i saw my own son Rick - the one with shoes 😀- working with you. So nice to see him having a realy good time.
Brownie lived a life most chickens only dream of. Poor Whitey survived a dog attack and still standing. Thank you for sharing your life with us each week.
Suggestion, an old tire works well in the chicken yard mix sand, wood ash and diatimous earth together and the chickens will have a dust bath. Regards from Texas
Funny you should say that, my daughter has her first chickens and done just that😂, she posted request for an old tyre on village and was inundated with offers. From uk
@@user-sd8ky4zm3l Pretty obvious this young gent is adept at living/working shoeless. There are many indigenous cultures that do the same. It isn't stupid.
. When working barefoot in the dirt, the open toes give extra traction because of a slight grabbing effort that a slick sole cant provide . The man is smart .
Sunday evenings on Australia's Gold Coast ..... kitchen is clean, my hair is washed and blow dried, uniform ready for the morning, my egg sandwich ready to go and now for my cup of tea and Martijn's weekly update . All is well in the world
I could sense, feel the energy as the focus turned to the larger cabin. So much of this is a blank canvas. I didn't want this episode to end. Thank you, Martin. Greetings to all the Community.
Hens that are diligently laying eggs exhaust themselves and seldom live longer than 3 years. (They are continuously trying to have chickens 😥) 5 years is otherwise a common lifespan, and in the best of cases a hen can live up to 10 years (it also depends on the kind of breed) .
Hi Katrina, if you get someone disguising themselves as Martijn wanting to take the conversation further off this platform, it is a scam. I get them too. Martijn wouldn't do that.
@@24JJ821 Me too... these scammers are everywhere. They must be desperately lonesome 🙄 But of course we trust Martijn and other decent UA-camrs enough to understand, that they would never try to establish personal contacts outside their channel. But thanks for the heads up, I am sure that Martijn appreciates it.
RESEARCH Guess: "Discovering a deceased hen in a nest box typically results from sudden death syndrome, often stemming from heart failure. This syndrome occurs when a hen lays two eggs consecutively, placing significant strain on her to produce sufficient calcium for both eggs. Consequently, the depletion of calcium in her blood leaves insufficient supply to sustain the requirements of her heart, leading to a fatal heart attack for the hen." Plus. it is really hot... Still. I would have had a vet check the corps to know for sure... "When you walk barefoot on grass, it has been shown to reduce stress levels by a significant 62 percent." Lots of work started this week... Awesome Martijn and crew!
Martijn.Sorry to hear your Chicken Die.I know you Loved them and they Love you because they follow you around your Land.And you took good care of them all.Thank you Raquel.
if they kept livestock in the room youre cleaning.. the stool you took out.. is a milking stool... fix it.. polish it.. and use it a tea stool next to the couch... or use it as a foot resting stool.
Not hugely familiar with milking stools but.... I thought they typically had only one leg. And the nifty ones I saw had a seatbelt to attach it to one's backside.
I was born and bred in Africa where it was normal to walk bare-foot. When I immigrated to Holland it surprised me how cautious/scared people are about walking around bare-feet. They think it's dangerous. When you're accustomed to it, - as this athletic guy clearly is - you learn not to put your weight down heavily if something is hurting under your foot. Also - even when wearing shoes you're hurt badly if a heavy stone like that one lands on your foot. All the more reason not to let that happen. Thanks Martijn, for another inspiring movie. I also have a farm where there are always projects waiting to be done, and I love the calm and dedicated way you go about everything, from physical hard work, to creative artistry and simply preparing good wholesome food. A way of life I respect.
There are many diseases one can get through being barefoot. In an arid climate it may be much less an issue. Talk with dancers about plantar warts, etc. Depending on one's immune system, plantar warts can cause crippling pain while walking.
@@qiksilvr9791 nice question. I’m sitting outside right now - barefooted. I walk around on my farm barefoot a lot of the time in summer. But I also appreciate good boots when chopping wood and horse riding.
@@TheGarnetObsidian if you’re prone to fungi, wearing shoes can aggravate that. And how many people have corns or ingrown toenails from ill-fitting shoes? So it all depends. But shoes can be very comfortable in certain conditions!
This episode really moved me. Difficult to put into words, but there's a sense of calmness, teamwork, and nostalgia all rolled into something. Loved it!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Lovely video. My wife and I own an 800 sq. ft. cabin made of cedar built back in 1956, high above a beautiful lake in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada. The foundation is dry fitted flat granite stones. We've done a lot of work to rebuild the old roof and the shoreline boathouse. Every time we watch one of these episodes, we're filled with inspiration and ideas for how we can do more. Thanks for all the positive messages you put out.
@@qiksilvr9791 You got it, Pontiac! Give us a place to stand And a place to grow And call this land Ontario A place to stand A place to grow Ontari-ari-ari-o
Same here. We own a 110 year old miner's cabin in the Silver Valley, N. Idaho. She sits on railroad ties! All the floor joists were rotten so we had to replace them all. There went my inheritance ;) It's spring fed with a stream and waterfall just behind it. Will be moving in next year, God willing.
@@THXx1138 Sounds lovely...inheritance served you well...Will you harness water in some way for power and use stream water domestically also? Something I'd love to do...Enjoy 🙂💕
I had no problem watching the dead hen, but when I saw the barefoot guy working with this heavy machine, I had to turn my face away...😂 Greetings from Germany
I will miss watching the brown chicken in the white chicken walking around together. I’m so sad to say that the chicken is dead but at least you have others. I watch your show every Sunday I love it.
As you keep inspiring all those young people who come help you out, curious to see how many of them will pick up the same challenge and come live in the mountains.
I enjoy seeing young men learn and apply a trade, whether it is digging or learning from you as you tell of your experiences. There will be time why they will expand a craft.
Hello! I am Leslie Ann Farrar. I have been watching your videos since the beginning. Thank you for sharing your life with me/us. I am amazed and in awe of everything that you do; you seem to have a pioneering spirit that won't quit! I have watched one of your videos from the Two Years On A Bike series (I plan to watch the other three) and I also purchased your book. It sits on my desk and I peruse it daily!! I especially love your time spent crossing the Salar de Unui in Bolivia. I have been to the salt flats in the United States but nothing compares to the Salar de Unui! I can understand your trepidation at the start of your journey across the lake. Now, I will love watching the rebuilding of the second cabin with you. At 75, I now live my life through your experiences! God-Speed!
Hi Martin. My husband and I watch your videos in Idaho, USA. I used to raise chickens, and we sprinkled lime on the hen house floor after cleaning out the manure. We also scattered wood shavings or straw on the floor to cover the lime. I noticed your tomatoes are getting very tall. My mother always pinched the tops off the plants to make them stay shorter and put tomatoes on faster. Take care. I'm amazed at your patience and endurance with your building. You have done beautiful work.
I've been following you since your first videos. You are a constant source of inspiration and the fact that you chose Italy makes me happy. If I understood correctly, the second cabin could have guests passing through... it would make all your Italian fans very proud to see the toilet equipped with a bidet. Jokes aside: you are very good, creative, constant and, as we say in Italy, you have "golden hands". Thanks for sharing all your work with us.
Those sudden fierce storms that sweep up from the deep valleys interrupt the peacefulness of the mountainside but dissipate just as quickly. The young men resume their heavy work. Ah! to be young again with unending energy. Friends are forever!
I had a friend who never ever wore shoes and did a fair amount of labouring work. It's terrifying to us shoe-normies but he still has all his toes. They're another breed, the shoe-refuseniks.
Great work on the second cabin. So sorry about "Brownie." She had a good life - although rather short - with plenty of company, great food and a wonderful place to live.
@@kattihatt Excuse me!? You are saying [unpleasantly!] that someone has written a reply in their own language and that they should write in English because YOU say so??? There is a translate button for you to see what they have written, you should learn some manners!
I held my breath each time the young fella picked up a heavy rock in his bare feet! Thank goodness he was not injured while working in the cabin. I am glad to see the start of the second cabin, but so sorry about the brown chicken. You really give all of them a good life your mountain haven.
Your commitment to transforming your space by starting to dig out the basement is truly inspiring. The hard work and vision you’re putting into this project show your dedication to creating something special from the ground up. It’s incredible to witness how you’re turning dreams into reality, one shovel at a time. And I am Floating Village Life.
Plant Peppermint and chamomile around the chicken coop,deters bugs and then dry it hanging upside down and sprinkle in the coop nestling area. Also,Marigolds in their turn out area and let them eat the flowers for digestion and gut health. Dry the plants when they are close to done growing and again,sprinkle in shavings. There are mixes you can buy specifically for bugs in nests,you can sprinkle the mix in their bath dirt,and there are seed mixes for specific grasses chickens like.. These all will help freshen the air in the coop ,with more chickens comes more air quality issues inside. They all look happy so happy,sorry brownie is gone
Hi Nia!, Nice to meet you, as well! I knew and worked with some wonderful, & hard working people from Indonesia. Welcome & Please Ignore any unwelcoming comments, let your sun shine!😀😇
I had an egg bound hen three years after she arrived. It can happen anytime. They need extra calcium for proper production. You can crush their shells and add to their food. Also, supplement with calcium. ❤❤❤
Beautiful video, green everywhere~! There are always a lot of 'potential' paintings in your videos, but in this video there were a couple that stood out to me. Thank You for sharing, always a pleasure and sure does bring PEACE to my mind💚
Dear Martin, your videos represent a great life lesson for me. Now in my 70s I realize how much I wasted my time. Now I would like to live and have experiences very similar to yours. Although I can no longer have the same energy and capabilities, I have learned to see life differently. Even living in the city there are beautiful things that are discovered to admire and care for. Thanks for every video, see you next time, QDTB= QUE DIOS TE BENDIGA. - GOD BLESS YOU. 🦮❤☺🙏🏻
I am ever so sorry about the little chicken! She was, in a way, family and I have so enjoyed watching them over the year. You did get a great deal done in the basement area. Thank you for sharing your week.
could have also been another impacted egg (one she couldn't pass) he lost one to that issue the first year - it doesn't take long if that happens - also a rooster can kill a hen if they fight, which can happen for a number of reasons (such as her refusing to mate with him, etc) food grade diatomaceous earth is good for killing lice and mites, Just a little bit mixed with other dirt is all it takes, or wait until they pick a dusting spot, and sprinkle some there, it can also been used in their bedding, keep in mind it won't work at all if it's wet. The problem with DE in heavy doses is the silica wreaks havoc on lungs. That same silica is the drying agent that pulls moisture from larvae killing them, hence it's use in small quantities in coop bedding. DE is not a cure rather a preventative measure, using it won't guaranty your chickens never getting pests and when they do does not cure it merely stops next generation larvae from growing where the DE is used. good farm supply stores carry DE especially formulated for chickens - it's worth it as a preventative measure
Thanks Martijn. I'm very sorry about the brown chicken. Rest In Chicken Heaven, Brownie. I really hope you found and solved the problem. Hoping one of your many viewers will be able to give some input and solutions.
I’m so sorry you lost one of your girls😥 She can’t be replaced but, you can always add to your flock of lovely giving ladies. I’m so happy you had some great help this past week and made tremendous progress on your second masterpiece🙌 Thank you for sharing your spectacular Nirvana ❤️
Oh Martijn, how well we all remember you starting your house, clearing out and the endless digging you had to do. I hope this goes easier for you. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Best thing for Red Mites in the coop is household fly spray, I think it more likely she was egg bound though, when mites are bad the birds usually refuse to go in the coop, you'd know if you had mites as they'd be all over you too, you'd feel them crawling about in your beard, you can usually see then crawling around the scales on the birds feet when they're roosting.
@@SimonFishley they're usually very noisy about it, but not every time, ~36hrs bound is enough to meet their maker, mites on the other hand take at least a week, usually more, to kill birds
@@Staroyyes it can. Thousands of mites can debilitate a hen, but usually the death takes a few days and the hen slowly loses condition. This one was fine one day, deceased the next. Could have been anything. He took action to exterminate any insects, which should be routine at every coop clear out anyhow.
My heart was in my throat as I watched you lever out that stone threshold. Spinal discs, muscles, and nerves are a fragile and finicky lot. I am quite a bit older than you and am now paying for my earlier incautious life of action and adventure. I'm among a legion of fans who want you to stay healthy.
We had older chickens that had their eggs get stuck, so it is possible. It is important to make sure their food has enough calcium so the egg shells are thicker. Makes it easier for them to pass.
Someone else commented that a lack of calcium in the chicken's diet can lead to heart failure too. I have friends who grind their egg shells and mix them with the chickens' food instead of putting them in the compost bins - they are truly "recycling" those minerals.
Hey Martijn, I'm thinking that perhaps you might want to build a temporary wood stair structure for the door in the upper floor that faces the greenhouse. That way, you can make use of that door without having to wait for the final stone structure you have intended. It will also give you an idea of how it will look.
Chickens, like most birds, are very good at disguising injury or sickness. I don't think there was anything proactive you could have done in this case. Doing a 100% clean out of the coop and replacing all of the pine shavings was the right thing to do as well. Diatomaceous Earth is great and is safe when the food-grade version is used and it's a 100% natural product. DE consists of the fossilized remains of marine diatoms. It's a very effective insect control in a chicken coop. I always had a layer of it on the floor of our coop and I'd also sprinkle it on top of the pine shavings. DE is also very useful insect control on plants. I'll dust my citrus trees with it before I bring them back into the house for the winter.🙂
Yes, food grade version is also great to clean intestine both for humans and chickens (animals), but it must be diluted as it's mainly made from silica, and it's powder of tiny granules when you get it. For this reason it's safer to wear a facemask to avoid inhaling it for instance while spreading it around the floor
@kattihatt - what, exactly, is your problem? You are leaving accusatory remarks on anyone offering sympathy for Martijn's loss of his little brown hen. For all you know these people could be strict vegans who dedicate their lives to rescuing animals and restoring the environment - yet you choose to make these wild accusations to total strangers whom you have never met - as someone else commented: what's wrong with you?
@@kattihatt you are reading your own (ridiculous) thoughts into my comment. 🤦🏻♀️you haven’t a clue!! Best to be very careful what you comment regarding others feelings.
Aw!!!😢How sad!!! I like her the most. I love her personality and the beautiful color of her feathers! My eyes always eagerly searched for her and was glad each time I saw her..... Mr. Rooster takes me back in time to my first years of life. Love it! That was a lot of work!!! You have all my respect Mr. Doolaard. I think that I like this cabin you are now working on better than the other one. It seems that you have a lot OSHA workers watching this vid. Best!
I'm so sorry about the sweet brown chicken that died. They are so cute and fun and have characters of their own. I love to see them follow you around. Great work on the digging out of the other cabin. Love your videos! So beautifully done and relaxing to watch. Makes my Sunday every week. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.
I was feeling for the blond barefoot guy’s back, lifting the heavy stones. Glad you have help, this is literally back breaking work. Sorry about the brown hen dying. Hope the other chickens will be ok. Thanks for another wonderful video Martijn.
Holy cow, that guy is barefoot! Very, very dangerous! I can't even go on the beach walking unless I wear water shoes as my feet are very sensitive. Great work Martijn!
Martijn, that was a cool visual where we got to be in the car with you as you drove on the property. Nice change of pace since we are always watching you drive the car from another perspective!
I'm thinkin' that was just him busy and not feelin' like getting out, setting the camera up and then driving and having to stop and get the camera again. LOL. Was different and nice change though yeah...
That stone is not a foundation stone. It was merely holding back the external earth and making a ridge upon which the door sealed. The building has no foundation...it's stone directly onto the earth.
@jimmyjohnstone5878 but it's still the base of the wall and the gap left will cause the stones above to fall. I appreciate that the building doesn't have a foundation but that stone was essential for the stability of the wall.
Here in Italy there are government funded labs where you can bring dead animals for an autopsy. We did it because we had a sudden death without any symptoms and we were worried about the rest of the chickens. It costed €30 and it was a very extensive autopsy (in our case they found lesions and growths in the bowels and spleen, so they suggested an illness like Mareks or Leukosis). Just to let you know that this option exists in case you'd be searching for answers. Im sorry about your loss. Your bird had a beautiful life there!
I know you receive lots of emails, but have you ever considered buying a motorised wheel barrow ? I had a four wheel drive "Muck Truck" for years and it was a life saver for me. Look them up because in the grand scheme of things they are very sensibly priced. You will never look back.
Martijn, er is veel te leren over kippen en hun gezondheid. Plotselinge overlijdensgevallen zijn echter altijd lastig. Ik denk niet dat de mieren de oorzaak zijn, een verstopt ei ook niet (duurt inderdaad vaak langer). Als het zo snel gaat neig je snel naar Marek, maar dan ga je meteen uit van het ergste. Je zou de mest van de rest in de gaten kunnen houden en de 'poepwijzer' van De Kippenclub er naast kunnen houden, dit verteld je veel over de gezondheid van je dieren.
A carpenter at heart!! Always so many scraps of wood, so hard to throw away until the time finally comes! I get nervous watching the bare feet around the heavy stones but what great work they both did. Cheers Martijn, it moves along well as always....
Sorry for your loss. Would be a good idea to connect the two cabins via a vestibule. You could build it of stone and use it to connect your bedroom to the other cabin. Great way to access the bathroom and studio without going outside.
Thank you Martijn, your work and ideas are still as beautiful as ever. Watching you is a calming and relaxing experience, you have a that kind of mind and soul. Something else I appreciate. Blessed Be Martijn 🥰💜💜💜🌹
Maartijn, wishing you a good week; thank you for the excellent video. Special thanks to all who helped you. ❤We will all miss Brownie, she had a good life with you and was bonded to her papa.
You have the process down now Martijn, I still enjoy seeing how the builders put these beautiful buildings together. Your barefoot helper made me cringe working with stone removal, youth! Thank you for another lovely video.
So sorry you lost the brown hen. She went through a lot to just suddenly die that way. Glad to see the help you had digging out the second cabin. That's hard work to do all by yourself. I love watching your land and buildings slowly take shape, Martijn. It is truly mesmerizing.
I have been watching your videos from the beginning of your adventure in the mountains of Italy. How beautiful this place is. God has truly blessed you with many gifts. I am grateful for this platform He has given you to share your experiences and gifts with many. Is the palm tree tattoo on your hand related to Psalm 92:12-14? "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon." Thank you Martin. Praise to our God for His mercy, to send us His Son, our LORD Jesus, as a ransom! Faith in this will grant us the incomparable gift of living for eternity in a place much more beautiful than these mountains in Italy!
well... my thoughts exactly. Work safety comes first. But i guess everyone is free to make his own choices and live with the consequences. Hope this guy stays intact, he shows a great willpower for his size. Kudos ;-)
Who thought the barefoot blonde was about to lose a toe?😮. Martijn If you live upstairs of the New project you can build a balcony with a Good Morning view of the Alps!
I don't think he can do that as a balcony would change the historical integrity of the building. Against the rules (and Martijn's rule to keep it as authentic as possible).
Your videos are always a welcome sight. It amazes me how nature can be both beautiful and dangerous at the same time. Sorry to hear about the brown chicken. I know you are glad to have the help for the digging and such. Hope you have another fruitful week. Thank you again for sharing this with us.
thanks for watching, see you next week
Just pointing out, don't burn old cabinets. They have chemicals and stuff that makes very nasty nasty fumes. Burn them outside, but not as firewood, is like poison.
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You’re welcome! Thanks for sharing.
So sorry about Brownie. 😥 Whitie will miss her now. I wonder if she will still be top of the pecking order? Best wishes from Tasmania
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I'm glad the barefoot guy was wearing gloves while working with heavy stones.
Haha, these feet. Scary
It was actually cool, wasn't it? And so perfect with the picture of what was being done.
@@judyannludchawefoyagao8278 nah. it was a great increase of injury risk with no upside.
Gloves are not protective against blunt damage, they protect the skin so I dont agree with your "point"
@@offroadoverlords
Well, there's that. Everything have risks and I liked how that guy took the risk so may be, he could feel more in touch with what he is doing. Or may be just wanted to save his boots,😊❤️
I watched your video’s when i had a hernia. And now i saw my own son Rick - the one with shoes 😀- working with you. So nice to see him having a realy good time.
Brownie lived a life most chickens only dream of. Poor Whitey survived a dog attack and still standing. Thank you for sharing your life with us each week.
Looked in good health previous episode, poor thing.
@@Nooreenharries😢
Suggestion, an old tire works well in the chicken yard mix sand, wood ash and diatimous earth together and the chickens will have a dust bath. Regards from Texas
Funny you should say that, my daughter has her first chickens and done just that😂, she posted request for an old tyre on village and was inundated with offers. From uk
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Just dont breath it in.
It's vital to keep the dust bowl dry
ATX in the house👍🏾
I've never been so worried about toes in my life! Congratulations on kick-off of new project, Martijn! Excited for you and us!
You can’t fix stupid!
I know, me too! I kept expecting him to drill a toe off. Sheesh!
@@user-sd8ky4zm3l Pretty obvious this young gent is adept at living/working shoeless. There are many indigenous cultures that do the same. It isn't stupid.
@@THXx1138 If you have the option to protect your feet and you're not using it, it is plain and simply stupid.
. When working barefoot in the dirt, the open toes give extra traction because of a slight grabbing effort that a slick sole cant provide . The man is smart .
I'm sorry that Brownie the chicken 🐔 died They all are like family. Animals are special it's sad to lose one 🐾💔🐾
My 90 year old mom loves you and keeps up with your videos. Thank you for bringing her so much joy. ❤
RIP Brown, you will be remembered...
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Skilled helpers. When he caressed the door, I melted. It's rare who notices this. (I am writing with a translator, I hope it translates well.)
Sunday evenings on Australia's Gold Coast ..... kitchen is clean, my hair is washed and blow dried, uniform ready for the morning, my egg sandwich ready to go and now for my cup of tea and Martijn's weekly update . All is well in the world
Life is good.
and in the morning you get up with tangeled hair. and a soggy egg sandwich 😅
no offense intended 🙂
@@evelynlottche4049
Why do you assume that the sandwich is for morning, and not for the present moment?
How lovely that you are contented with the simple things of life... May God bless you.
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I could sense, feel the energy as the focus turned to the larger cabin. So much of this is a blank canvas. I didn't want this episode to end. Thank you, Martin. Greetings to all the Community.
Thank you for the right words, I feel so too.
The white chicken will miss her friend.😢
for sure. They were buddies. 🥰
Hens that are diligently laying eggs exhaust themselves and seldom live longer than 3 years. (They are continuously trying to have chickens 😥)
5 years is otherwise a common lifespan, and in the best of cases a hen can live up to 10 years (it also depends on the kind of breed) .
Yes! I also observed that the rooster is looking quite handsome now.
Hi Katrina, if you get someone disguising themselves as Martijn wanting to take the conversation further off this platform, it is a scam. I get them too. Martijn wouldn't do that.
@@24JJ821 Me too... these scammers are everywhere. They must be desperately lonesome 🙄 But of course we trust Martijn and other decent UA-camrs enough to understand, that they would never try to establish personal contacts outside their channel. But thanks for the heads up, I am sure that Martijn appreciates it.
RESEARCH Guess: "Discovering a deceased hen in a nest box typically results from sudden death syndrome, often stemming from heart failure. This syndrome occurs when a hen lays two eggs consecutively, placing significant strain on her to produce sufficient calcium for both eggs. Consequently, the depletion of calcium in her blood leaves insufficient supply to sustain the requirements of her heart, leading to a fatal heart attack for the hen."
Plus. it is really hot...
Still.
I would have had a vet check the corps to know for sure...
"When you walk barefoot on grass, it has been shown to reduce stress levels by a significant 62 percent." Lots of work started this week...
Awesome Martijn and crew!
They call it grounding, tuning into the earth's rhythms
Walking barefoot is natural and therapeutic.
Martijn.Sorry to hear your Chicken Die.I know you Loved them and they Love you because they follow you around your Land.And you took good care of them all.Thank you Raquel.
if they kept livestock in the room youre cleaning.. the stool you took out.. is a milking stool... fix it.. polish it.. and use it a tea stool next to the couch... or use it as a foot resting stool.
Ed- perhaps Martin will eventually keep goats, he will be ahead of the game
Not hugely familiar with milking stools but.... I thought they typically had only one leg. And the nifty ones I saw had a seatbelt to attach it to one's backside.
So sorry about your chicken Martin! But for ants, the best solution to keep them away is cinnamon!! It's like magic. Hope it helps!
Or if you put salt where they come from outside, so chicks can't have it. 🐜 hate salt.
I was born and bred in Africa where it was normal to walk bare-foot. When I immigrated to Holland it surprised me how cautious/scared people are about walking around bare-feet. They think it's dangerous. When you're accustomed to it, - as this athletic guy clearly is - you learn not to put your weight down heavily if something is hurting under your foot. Also - even when wearing shoes you're hurt badly if a heavy stone like that one lands on your foot. All the more reason not to let that happen.
Thanks Martijn, for another inspiring movie.
I also have a farm where there are always projects waiting to be done, and I love the calm and dedicated way you go about everything, from physical hard work, to creative artistry and simply preparing good wholesome food. A way of life I respect.
There are many diseases one can get through being barefoot. In an arid climate it may be much less an issue. Talk with dancers about plantar warts, etc. Depending on one's immune system, plantar warts can cause crippling pain while walking.
Thank you for that, I respect your perspective…is it fair to ask if foot wear has become part of your life now?
Lol @@qiksilvr9791
@@qiksilvr9791 nice question. I’m sitting outside right now - barefooted.
I walk around on my farm barefoot a lot of the time in summer. But I also appreciate good boots when chopping wood and horse riding.
@@TheGarnetObsidian if you’re prone to fungi, wearing shoes can aggravate that. And how many people have corns or ingrown toenails from ill-fitting shoes?
So it all depends.
But shoes can be very comfortable in certain conditions!
How sad. So sorry about Brownie chicken. I hope you can figure out what happened and solve the problem before the rest are affected.
This episode really moved me. Difficult to put into words, but there's a sense of calmness, teamwork, and nostalgia all rolled into something. Loved it!
From my time of keeping chickens, I remember them sitting in a dustbowl with their wings outstretched to allow ants to climb on them & eat mites etc.
The fact that you don't suffer from back, shoulder, glute injury, I find amazing! I renovated a property and was constantly injured
ask his volunteers
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@@anexperience3467Yes, he has help but I still think he must be a very strong individual, both physically and mentally!
I've seen himdo some things that were obviously quite straining on his back...usually involving stones....
I think it’s because he moves slowly and considerately. That’s at least part of it.
Time to drop everything, the relaxing Sunday starts.
Wishing everyone a great Sunday! 😊
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Lovely video. My wife and I own an 800 sq. ft. cabin made of cedar built back in 1956, high above a beautiful lake in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada. The foundation is dry fitted flat granite stones. We've done a lot of work to rebuild the old roof and the shoreline boathouse. Every time we watch one of these episodes, we're filled with inspiration and ideas for how we can do more. Thanks for all the positive messages you put out.
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@@qiksilvr9791 You got it, Pontiac!
Give us a place to stand
And a place to grow
And call this land Ontario
A place to stand
A place to grow
Ontari-ari-ari-o
You must be 90 yo then.
Same here. We own a 110 year old miner's cabin in the Silver Valley, N. Idaho. She sits on railroad ties! All the floor joists were rotten so we had to replace them all. There went my inheritance ;) It's spring fed with a stream and waterfall just behind it. Will be moving in next year, God willing.
@@THXx1138 Sounds lovely...inheritance served you well...Will you harness water in some way for power and use stream water domestically also? Something I'd love to do...Enjoy 🙂💕
I had no problem watching the dead hen, but when I saw the barefoot guy working with this heavy machine, I had to turn my face away...😂
Greetings from Germany
I think the guy is tempting fate by continually working with bare feet. Crazy.
I will miss watching the brown chicken in the white chicken walking around together. I’m so sad to say that the chicken is dead but at least you have others. I watch your show every Sunday I love it.
Sunday isn't the same without one of your videos ❤
That boy without shoes has certainly helped your algorithm bless him! All the comments!!!
😂
you mean titus?
"Watch your toes" = understatement!!
It is only a matter of time until he regrets not wearing shoes.
I too have a small cabin and a plot of land and accidents happen sooner or later.
I love how well organized you are a good example for the rest of us
That lizard just living his best life on the rock.
😂😂😂
Another great project starts. At least Martijn can work in more comfort this time. Sorry to see little brown hen pass away.
Google must be wondering why there were 25,000 people this week Googling, 'can ants kill a chicken?'
:)
Ants came after the hen was dead, most probably egg bounded.
We did!!
As you keep inspiring all those young people who come help you out, curious to see how many of them will pick up the same challenge and come live in the mountains.
I enjoy seeing young men learn and apply a trade, whether it is digging or learning from you as you tell of your experiences. There will be time why they will expand a craft.
Happy Sunday everyone!
RIP Brownie🐓
Hello! I am Leslie Ann Farrar. I have been watching your videos since the beginning. Thank you for sharing your life with me/us. I am amazed and in awe of everything that you do; you seem to have a pioneering spirit that won't quit! I have watched one of your videos from the Two Years On A Bike series (I plan to watch the other three) and I also purchased your book. It sits on my desk and I peruse it daily!! I especially love your time spent crossing the Salar de Unui in Bolivia. I have been to the salt flats in the United States but nothing compares to the Salar de Unui! I can understand your trepidation at the start of your journey across the lake. Now, I will love watching the rebuilding of the second cabin with you. At 75, I now live my life through your experiences! God-Speed!
Hi Martin. My husband and I watch your videos in Idaho, USA. I used to raise chickens, and we sprinkled lime on the hen house floor after cleaning out the manure. We also scattered wood shavings or straw on the floor to cover the lime.
I noticed your tomatoes are getting very tall. My mother always pinched the tops off the plants to make them stay shorter and put tomatoes on faster. Take care. I'm amazed at your patience and endurance with your building. You have done beautiful work.
Are they tomato plants ? Looked like vines to me but I am no gardener.
Suggestion: take the brownie to a veterinarian. He will have a diagnostic very quickly.
it's already buried.
Not in Italy lol
I've been following you since your first videos. You are a constant source of inspiration and the fact that you chose Italy makes me happy. If I understood correctly, the second cabin could have guests passing through... it would make all your Italian fans very proud to see the toilet equipped with a bidet. Jokes aside: you are very good, creative, constant and, as we say in Italy, you have "golden hands". Thanks for sharing all your work with us.
Ah, to be young and invincible again. Good times, good memories.
Those sudden fierce storms that sweep up from the deep valleys interrupt the peacefulness of the mountainside but dissipate just as quickly. The young men resume their heavy work. Ah! to be young again with unending energy. Friends are forever!
ADMiRATION pour Martin et ces jeunes qu'il entraîne dans ses passions. . .❤😍🤩
I had a friend who never ever wore shoes and did a fair amount of labouring work. It's terrifying to us shoe-normies but he still has all his toes. They're another breed, the shoe-refuseniks.
Great work on the second cabin. So sorry about "Brownie." She had a good life - although rather short - with plenty of company, great food and a wonderful place to live.
Why are you sorry for one bird and insensitive towards other animals?
@@kattihatt Skąd wiesz, że jest nieczuły?
@@estee9999 english please.
@@kattihatt Excuse me!? You are saying [unpleasantly!] that someone has written a reply in their own language and that they should write in English because YOU say so??? There is a translate button for you to see what they have written, you should learn some manners!
@@pegsbarton6353👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎯
We enjoy watching your progress and love the beautiful cinematography of your videos. Beautiful countryside.
The favorite part of my week is watching my favorite movie on Sunday morning.🙏🙏🙏🙏
Yes Mine to ,your videos start out Sunday mornings .
I held my breath each time the young fella picked up a heavy rock in his bare feet! Thank goodness he was not injured while working in the cabin. I am glad to see the start of the second cabin, but so sorry about the brown chicken. You really give all of them a good life your mountain haven.
Your commitment to transforming your space by starting to dig out the basement is truly inspiring. The hard work and vision you’re putting into this project show your dedication to creating something special from the ground up. It’s incredible to witness how you’re turning dreams into reality, one shovel at a time. And I am Floating Village Life.
Plant Peppermint and chamomile around the chicken coop,deters bugs and then dry it hanging upside down and sprinkle in the coop nestling area.
Also,Marigolds in their turn out area and let them eat the flowers for digestion and gut health.
Dry the plants when they are close to done growing and again,sprinkle in shavings.
There are mixes you can buy specifically for bugs in nests,you can sprinkle the mix in their bath dirt,and there are seed mixes for specific grasses chickens like..
These all will help freshen the air in the coop ,with more chickens comes more air quality issues inside.
They all look happy so happy,sorry brownie is gone
Hello all. Im nia from Indonesia. Nice to meet you all and have a nice day
So??????
So what gitu lho!!!
Hey Nia, have a great day too!
Goodday Nia, welcome to this amazing channel.
Hi Nia!, Nice to meet you, as well! I knew and worked with some wonderful, & hard working people from Indonesia. Welcome & Please Ignore any unwelcoming comments, let your sun shine!😀😇
I had an egg bound hen three years after she arrived. It can happen anytime. They need extra calcium for proper production. You can crush their shells and add to their food. Also, supplement with calcium. ❤❤❤
Beautiful video, green everywhere~! There are always a lot of 'potential' paintings in your videos, but in this video there were a couple that stood out to me. Thank You for sharing, always a pleasure and sure does bring PEACE to my mind💚
Oh Martin, I’m so sorry you lost your chicken😢 bless her heart.❤ I cried and cried. Love your channel and what you do!
Dear Martin, your videos represent a great life lesson for me. Now in my 70s I realize how much I wasted my time. Now I would like to live and have experiences very similar to yours. Although I can no longer have the same energy and capabilities, I have learned to see life differently. Even living in the city there are beautiful things that are discovered to admire and care for. Thanks for every video, see you next time, QDTB= QUE DIOS TE BENDIGA. - GOD BLESS YOU. 🦮❤☺🙏🏻
I am ever so sorry about the little chicken! She was, in a way, family and I have so enjoyed watching them over the year. You did get a great deal done in the basement area. Thank you for sharing your week.
I'm crying over a chicken. A chicken I have never met, but loved so much. I'm so sorry.
I hope you find the attention you so desperately crave
@@JamesTaylor-n1uare you negging Vikki?
could have also been another impacted egg (one she couldn't pass) he lost one to that issue the first year - it doesn't take long if that happens - also a rooster can kill a hen if they fight, which can happen for a number of reasons (such as her refusing to mate with him, etc)
food grade diatomaceous earth is good for killing lice and mites, Just a little bit mixed with other dirt is all it takes, or wait until they pick a dusting spot, and sprinkle some there, it can also been used in their bedding, keep in mind it won't work at all if it's wet.
The problem with DE in heavy doses is the silica wreaks havoc on lungs. That same silica is the drying agent that pulls moisture from larvae killing them, hence it's use in small quantities in coop bedding. DE is not a cure rather a preventative measure, using it won't guaranty your chickens never getting pests and when they do does not cure it merely stops next generation larvae from growing where the DE is used.
good farm supply stores carry DE especially formulated for chickens - it's worth it as a preventative measure
@@battles146 didn't he lose one to the stray dog attack?
@@skeena59 yes
Thanks Martijn.
I'm very sorry about the brown chicken.
Rest In Chicken Heaven, Brownie. I really hope you found and solved the problem. Hoping one of your many viewers will be able to give some input and solutions.
I’m so sorry you lost one of your girls😥 She can’t be replaced but, you can always add to your flock of lovely giving ladies. I’m so happy you had some great help this past week and made tremendous progress on your second masterpiece🙌 Thank you for sharing your spectacular Nirvana ❤️
You care about one hen, but not the billions exploited in the egg-industry?
@@kattihattwhat’s wrong with you? Who says they don’t care? Keep your damn negativity to yourself!
@@kattihattyou're a clown
@@Nico-fr5mr lol
Oh Martijn, how well we all remember you starting your house, clearing out and the endless digging you had to do. I hope this goes easier for you. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Best thing for Red Mites in the coop is household fly spray, I think it more likely she was egg bound though, when mites are bad the birds usually refuse to go in the coop, you'd know if you had mites as they'd be all over you too, you'd feel them crawling about in your beard, you can usually see then crawling around the scales on the birds feet when they're roosting.
Only thing is that an egg bound hen takes a few days and becomes poorly in my (limited) experience. Can it also be sudden?
@@SimonFishley they're usually very noisy about it, but not every time, ~36hrs bound is enough to meet their maker, mites on the other hand take at least a week, usually more, to kill birds
@@glassbackdiy3949 How do they actually die from mites? Surely they can't be losing enough blood for it to be critical from the mites?
@@Staroy mites carry a bunch of other diseases, chucks can become anemic also, stop eating, weaken and die
@@Staroyyes it can. Thousands of mites can debilitate a hen, but usually the death takes a few days and the hen slowly loses condition. This one was fine one day, deceased the next. Could have been anything. He took action to exterminate any insects, which should be routine at every coop clear out anyhow.
My heart was in my throat as I watched you lever out that stone threshold. Spinal discs, muscles, and nerves are a fragile and finicky lot. I am quite a bit older than you and am now paying for my earlier incautious life of action and adventure. I'm among a legion of fans who want you to stay healthy.
We had older chickens that had their eggs get stuck, so it is possible. It is important to make sure their food has enough calcium so the egg shells are thicker. Makes it easier for them to pass.
Someone else commented that a lack of calcium in the chicken's diet can lead to heart failure too.
I have friends who grind their egg shells and mix them with the chickens' food instead of putting them in the compost bins - they are truly "recycling" those minerals.
Hey Martijn, I'm thinking that perhaps you might want to build a temporary wood stair structure for the door in the upper floor that faces the greenhouse. That way, you can make use of that door without having to wait for the final stone structure you have intended. It will also give you an idea of how it will look.
I dreaded to her the music, meaning the end of another masterpiece. Thank you again Martijn!
Chickens, like most birds, are very good at disguising injury or sickness. I don't think there was anything proactive you could have done in this case. Doing a 100% clean out of the coop and replacing all of the pine shavings was the right thing to do as well. Diatomaceous Earth is great and is safe when the food-grade version is used and it's a 100% natural product. DE consists of the fossilized remains of marine diatoms. It's a very effective insect control in a chicken coop. I always had a layer of it on the floor of our coop and I'd also sprinkle it on top of the pine shavings. DE is also very useful insect control on plants. I'll dust my citrus trees with it before I bring them back into the house for the winter.🙂
Yes, food grade version is also great to clean intestine both for humans and chickens (animals), but it must be diluted as it's mainly made from silica, and it's powder of tiny granules when you get it. For this reason it's safer to wear a facemask to avoid inhaling it for instance while spreading it around the floor
I would have taken the chicken to the vets. Just to find out. Very sad, but glad you got other chickens. The white one has a cats nine lives!
Awwwww it saddens me that the brown hen passes away. I hope she didn’t suffer in any agony😢I love your chickens!!!!!❤
Blessings to all
Do you see the double standard of feeling for one hen, but being indifferent to other animals?
@@kattihattand what aninal is he indifferent to you clown?
@kattihatt - what, exactly, is your problem? You are leaving accusatory remarks on anyone offering sympathy for Martijn's loss of his little brown hen.
For all you know these people could be strict vegans who dedicate their lives to rescuing animals and restoring the environment - yet you choose to make these wild accusations to total strangers whom you have never met - as someone else commented: what's wrong with you?
@@lapsedluddite3381 why are you crying? Did someone hurt your little feelings?
@@kattihatt you are reading your own (ridiculous) thoughts into my comment.
🤦🏻♀️you haven’t a clue!! Best to be very careful what you comment regarding others feelings.
Martin congratulation. You have a smart philosophy of life. The best way for a person to be a completely happy.
What a great start to the new rooms! So happy you don’t have to worry about your tent being blown away from the winds. Such a beautiful place. ❤
Nice to see the tomato plant happy bringing little tomatos 😊in the green house🙏🌹
Aw!!!😢How sad!!! I like her the most. I love her personality and the beautiful color of her feathers! My eyes always eagerly searched for her and was glad each time I saw her..... Mr. Rooster takes me back in time to my first years of life. Love it! That was a lot of work!!! You have all my respect Mr. Doolaard. I think that I like this cabin you are now working on better than the other one. It seems that you have a lot OSHA workers watching this vid. Best!
I love watching your channel bringing me peace
I'm so sorry about the sweet brown chicken that died. They are so cute and fun and have characters of their own. I love to see them follow you around. Great work on the digging out of the other cabin. Love your videos! So beautifully done and relaxing to watch. Makes my Sunday every week. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us.
I was feeling for the blond barefoot guy’s back, lifting the heavy stones. Glad you have help, this is literally back breaking work. Sorry about the brown hen dying. Hope the other chickens will be ok. Thanks for another wonderful video Martijn.
Holy cow, that guy is barefoot! Very, very dangerous! I can't even go on the beach walking unless I wear water shoes as my feet are very sensitive. Great work Martijn!
Martijn, that was a cool visual where we got to be in the car with you as you drove on the property. Nice change of pace since we are always watching you drive the car from another perspective!
I'm thinkin' that was just him busy and not feelin' like getting out, setting the camera up and then driving and having to stop and get the camera again. LOL. Was different and nice change though yeah...
He looked like Vincent van Gogh in that particular shot😂
Save the little bench, the table Will be beautiful in light color😊
I am so sorry about Miss Brown. She was quite the girl and will be missed by all of us.
that barefoot kid has the worst "safety first" mantra ever :)
@38:50 Surely if you remove the foundation stone of the door opening, the wall will drop! Put the foundation stone back, or replace it now.
I was wondering the same
Yeah…that should stay. Is that guy barefoot? Wow?
That stone is not a foundation stone. It was merely holding back the external earth and making a ridge upon which the door sealed. The building has no foundation...it's stone directly onto the earth.
@jimmyjohnstone5878 but it's still the base of the wall and the gap left will cause the stones above to fall.
I appreciate that the building doesn't have a foundation but that stone was essential for the stability of the wall.
Here in Italy there are government funded labs where you can bring dead animals for an autopsy. We did it because we had a sudden death without any symptoms and we were worried about the rest of the chickens. It costed €30 and it was a very extensive autopsy (in our case they found lesions and growths in the bowels and spleen, so they suggested an illness like Mareks or Leukosis). Just to let you know that this option exists in case you'd be searching for answers. Im sorry about your loss. Your bird had a beautiful life there!
Make some biochar to put into the hens‘ coop. It‘ll greatly help with sanitation and mites
I know you receive lots of emails, but have you ever considered buying a motorised wheel barrow ? I had a four wheel drive "Muck Truck" for years and it was a life saver for me.
Look them up because in the grand scheme of things they are very sensibly priced. You will never look back.
Vele hande maak ligte werk, mooi om te sien dat jong manne so bereid is om the help. Veel gedaan knape. Groete van uit Suid Afrika.
Martijn, er is veel te leren over kippen en hun gezondheid. Plotselinge overlijdensgevallen zijn echter altijd lastig. Ik denk niet dat de mieren de oorzaak zijn, een verstopt ei ook niet (duurt inderdaad vaak langer). Als het zo snel gaat neig je snel naar Marek, maar dan ga je meteen uit van het ergste. Je zou de mest van de rest in de gaten kunnen houden en de 'poepwijzer' van De Kippenclub er naast kunnen houden, dit verteld je veel over de gezondheid van je dieren.
A carpenter at heart!! Always so many scraps of wood, so hard to throw away until the time finally comes! I get nervous watching the bare feet around the heavy stones but what great work they both did. Cheers Martijn, it moves along well as always....
Sorry for your loss. Would be a good idea to connect the two cabins via a vestibule. You could build it of stone and use it to connect your bedroom to the other cabin. Great way to access the bathroom and studio without going outside.
I look so forward to Sundays and watching your beautiful videos. Thank you Martjin! 😊
The dude with the hooves! Omg...🫨
Thank you Martijn, your work and ideas are still as beautiful as ever. Watching you is a calming and relaxing experience, you have a that kind of mind and soul. Something else I appreciate. Blessed Be Martijn 🥰💜💜💜🌹
You had that little hen a long time. I'm glad the white hen is not alone.
Maartijn, wishing you a good week; thank you for the excellent video. Special thanks to all who helped you. ❤We will all miss Brownie, she had a good life with you and was bonded to her papa.
You have the process down now Martijn, I still enjoy seeing how the builders put these beautiful buildings together. Your barefoot helper made me cringe working with stone removal, youth!
Thank you for another lovely video.
So sorry you lost the brown hen. She went through a lot to just suddenly die that way. Glad to see the help you had digging out the second cabin. That's hard work to do all by yourself. I love watching your land and buildings slowly take shape, Martijn. It is truly mesmerizing.
I have been watching your videos from the beginning of your adventure in the mountains of Italy. How beautiful this place is. God has truly blessed you with many gifts. I am grateful for this platform He has given you to share your experiences and gifts with many.
Is the palm tree tattoo on your hand related to Psalm 92:12-14? "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon."
Thank you Martin.
Praise to our God for His mercy, to send us His Son, our LORD Jesus, as a ransom! Faith in this will grant us the incomparable gift of living for eternity in a place much more beautiful than these mountains in Italy!
Wow 😅that’s deep!
That is funny, he's drilling with the impact hammer and properly has ear protection on but....no shoes. Good luck with that
well... my thoughts exactly. Work safety comes first. But i guess everyone is free to make his own choices and live with the consequences. Hope this guy stays intact, he shows a great willpower for his size. Kudos ;-)
Hi Martin,
I remember that my grandparents use to spray the chicken-house with lime liquid for disinfection.
Who thought the barefoot blonde was about to lose a toe?😮. Martijn If you live upstairs of the New project you can build a balcony with a Good Morning view of the Alps!
I don't think he can do that as a balcony would change the historical integrity of the building. Against the rules (and Martijn's rule to keep it as authentic as possible).
That opening shot! ❤ I do love the arch that you made over the doorway! 🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations to the Netherlands for their 34 medals so far.
Your videos are always a welcome sight. It amazes me how nature can be both beautiful and dangerous at the same time. Sorry to hear about the brown chicken. I know you are glad to have the help for the digging and such. Hope you have another fruitful week. Thank you again for sharing this with us.