Our First Informative Video!

Inspired by the multitude of friends and family seeking to support their egg habit with a backyard flock..... (drum roll)...

We have Schneider's Hop Haus' first informative video!

Lessons learned:
1. A hair brush and a little makeup would go a long way.
2. Despite the sunshine, it is still pretty chilly in February.
3. Chickens, cats, kiddos, and the dog all love to sing when you press the "record" button.

4. A new tripod may be in order. If we continue on the farm video trend, I'll need to be able to stand up straight, from time to time.

5. This was kinda fun!

Please take a gander and let us know your thoughts!

Chicken Video 2016: https://youtu.be/DdYL7hvUzEU

Links to content mentioned in the video:

Carpenter's Coops:
https://www.facebook.com/Carpenters-Coops-218013488385498/

Farmer Veteran Coalition:
http://www.farmvetco.org/

Sunnyside Up Micro Farm:
http://www.sunnysideupmicrofarm.com/

Buckeye Chickens:
http://americanbuckeyeclub.blogspot.com/p/breeders-directory.html

French Black Copper Maran:
http://www.backyardpoultrymag.com/marans_chickens_layers_of_chocolate_brown_eggs/

Home Depot coop:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/SummerHawk-Ranch-Victorian-Teak-Barn-Chicken-Coop-33556/205794914

Great Lakes Outdoor Supply:
http://www.greatlakesoutdoorsupply.com/

Tractor Supply Company Bedding:
http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/tractor-supply-co-flake-premium-pine-shavings-covers-8-cu-ft?cm_vc=IOPDP1

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