A Chicken Coop with A Twist 

I’ve mentioned your channel is far and away my favorite gardening channel. Not monetized, no garden crew, not a huge property but the beauty and imagination transports me to another level. I look forward to every video. Thank you.

This is not a garden. It is a paradise.

Your garden is just stunning! Great job on your new project. A window box would bring interest to the window on the left. But really you should do what makes you happy. That is what really matters!

I suggest if you haven’t gotten your chickens, yet that you consider silkies. I have a vegetable and flower gardens. Both of which your average backyard chicken will destroy. If you want to allow your chickens out of their coop and have them wander freely, silkies will not destroy your gardens. I have a section of the yard that is totally off limits to my dogs and to the chickens until this summer the dogs are still out but I have several silky chickens that run the yard and I’ve not lost one flower plant to the birds. I am now in the process of expanding my silkies and later on eliminating the larger birds. The ones that destroy everything. Silkies are the Way to go. And with your whimsical fairytale garden, they will fit right in. Hopefully this message gets to you before you purchase your chickens. Please do a little research on them first. Good luck.

I keep saying to myself, "no more plants!", but then I watch videos like yours and off to the garden center I go! Lol. Just amazing!

If you ever got to the point that you were eligible or wanted to monetize your channel there is absolutely nothing wrong with that! You are a gifted landscape artist and builder and you deserve any monetary benefits that come your way. All of this costs money, even with diy and repurposed materials. Also, I found your channel a few weeks ago and it’s been such an inspiration and pleasure to watch💕

Love it! You ARE a carpenter with a wonderful imagination. ❤

Your skill and imagination are fabulous! Always love your finished projects.

Who cares about what other people think. There are MANY more people that absolutely love your garden!

Wow! That's a chicken house! ❤ window boxes with flowers would be beautiful on the coup.

Hen house art piece in my opinion. I feel like you may not want to repeat someone else's work but your idea might be repeated. Great job! You're garden is beautiful.. like a walk about oasis..

This is a very great way to block out the neighbors ! I myself could never live in town, but you do an excellent job of disguising the fact that you do live in town ! 😊💐💚🙃

I came for the moon gate. I stay for the amazing content!

You did a beautiful job on the chicken coop. You definitely need to get smaller chickens like silkies. they are adorable, and no matter what size girls you get, they will destroy your garden beds. Hopefully, you are planning on ventilation. It can get really hot inside. Love watching you. Thanks for sharing.

Love, love, love your garden and all of your idea's! So glad I discovered your channel. You have sooooooo many unique ideas.

I don’t think that I would ever spend time in the house, I would always be in the garden, your garden not mine. Better way of saying that is if I lived there I would never be inside I would ALWAYS be in the garden during the summer months ! 💐💚🙃

Greetings from Olathe! You've topped yourself again, I don't know how you come up with these ideas. My yard/garden is so much smaller than yours but you've given me some great ideas. Your channel is my favorite and I'm getting addicted, LOL! It makes me sad when you talk about the criticisms you receive. All I can say is, and I know others have said it too, don't listen to them. You have a fantastic garden and an inspirational channel. They must simply be jealous. I feel jealous of your garden sometimes too, but I prefer to turn that into inspiration. Thanks for what you're doing and sharing!

I keep saying to myself, "no more plants!", but then I watch videos like yours and off to the garden center I go! Lol. Just amazing!

It’s a chicken’s dream home and looks perfect in your beautiful garden! Great work!!!

Holy Moly, you’ve out done yourself! WOW love it! Better yet you’ve now got hubby totally inspired to add whimsy in our fenced in yard, and add more bushes and trees. Thank you, now that he’s on board we can get moving on projects. Please continue to post, so we come be inspired with your ideas and twist-add-change up to come up with our own designs. (We’re in rural PA, using more of farm tool whimsy) Thanks again, enjoy the 4th!

Great job!! A flower box on the higher window would be cute. Your imagination and hard work knows no bounds. We really appreciate any videos you are able to post

Looks smashing!!! GardenGate magazine should come and photograph your beautiful yard. Awesome job!! 😊

OMG…WOW…WOW…WOW!!! You and your wife have the “ultimate” in ideas!! Thanx so very much for showing us your yard and projects!! I’m amazed with every project you do!!

Outstanding job!🎉. So creative and inspiring. You could join the Disney crew as an Imagineer and landscape planner. This reminds me of the wonderful details and creative scenes at Disney. A common thread runs through the garden with your circle doors. Lucky chickens ❤

Watch out chickens will destroy your garden!!! Love your paradise!! You’re my favorite!!!

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A rambling rose called “Peggy Martin Rose” is covering my shed. I have to trim her back often or she would eat the whole building. The Japanese Beatles destroy my other roses, but Peggy Martin grows so well, she recovers quickly.

Man!! You’re a genius! Your chicken coop is the BEST I’ve seen😳CARPENTERS ROCK!!

I look forward to your show every week. I miss not being able to have access to my yard since I sold my house and live in a duplex rental. Only potted plants. Keep creating it's such a joy you share your talent.

Oh my goodness! You are such an artist and gifted builder. My start with watching gardening channels was with GA when it was relatable to me. They're obviously making a fortune for themselves, but I rarely watch anymore. You, on the other hand, are genuine and inspire me so much. My garden will never be the magical canvas as yours. Moxie Gardens for the WIN!!! I love your videos!!!

You are right! I started watching you because of your moon gate! But it was YOU and all of the other projects that have me coming back! The ladder seems out of place. It doesn't add anything. I would remove it and save for another project. LOVE the chicken coop. Some flower boxes under the windows would be cute. Also, the yellow door seems like it needs some design or ornament on the front. Not sure what though. I presume you will "contain" the chickens in a yard area otherwise they will destroy your plants. Section off the front of the coop inside. That coop is way more room than they need. Also, you don't want them to have access to exit the front door when you open it. (chickens are hard to catch). The other benefit is that the area you section off would be the place that you store the food and supplies. We would keep our corn in metal trash cans. Anyway, I am so impressed with ALL that you've done! It is gorgeous and VERY inspiring! Now I am planning projects for my yard! Thank you so much for sharing!

Another awesome project!!! You're killing it 👏

I beg you not to plant trumpet vine. Invasive is the “ultimate” understatement. The roots go all the way to China and new plants will start popping up everywhere on your half acre. Truly. Same goes for honeysuckle, sweet autumn clematis and Virginia Creeper, not to mention several others. There is a vine that is non-invasive that resembles trumpet vine and is actually much prettier but I can’t remember the name of it. Other clematis aren’t invasive and there is also a honeysuckle that is not invasive. IMO, a clematis, a rose, or a climbing hydrangea might look nice. Don’t know about the available sunlight that part of your chicken coop has. Now that I got that off my chest, your project looks nice especially from the opposite side of the yard. I can’t wait to see what you dream up for the little touches you will add. 👍😍

I like the way you filmed & edited this. Love the birds singing. I have a similar open- neighbor-behind-me situation. You have given me inspiration to use my imagination & creativity in beautiful problem solving ideas! Great video. Love hearing your thought process!

Slow down. Take a deep breath. Give yourself a BIG pat on the back! You’re doing GREAT!!!

I love everything you do, your garden is beautiful. Your wife is so lucky to have you. I'm new to your channel and I look forward to your videos.😊

I love what you are doing with your beautiful garden and the chicken shed is so cute! You are very talented.

Love Love Love the level of EFFORT and CREATIVITY that went into this extremely cute chicken palace!

Did a search for garden tours and found your video. I’ve done a lot of garden tours in KC and Johnson County and would have loved to visit yours, so thank you for sharing. As a recent retiree, I'm working on transforming my yard and got so much inspiration from your channel!

Mike, this project was absolutely worth the wait. This is the most beautiful chicken coop I have seen of any you tuber. You mentioned Laura from Garden Answer. Her chicken coop is really nice but I have to say this is a chicken castle just like Jesse said. I love how the door mimics the moon gate . You did such a great job of hiding this project from view while revealing the Hobbit house . I cannot wait to see how you will continue to add more whimsy and to see inside once the hens are inside. Those hens are going to be so happy inside their castle 🙂

And there it is. What I was waiting to see. Awesome. BTW I don't think you talk to much. Love the garden.

Not a carpenter? That looks amazing! How about a rustic bench below the windows or window boxes?

Silkie chickens are the way to go if you don't want damage to your beautiful garden! They don't scratch and destroy your grass and garden beds and are very friendly! They are very people friendly!😊❤

You are the best garden designer,love love it 💕💕

Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden with us! I am so impressed and inspired! And please stop apologizing about your video getting long! We are here for the long videos. If we weren’t into gardening we wouldn’t be here watching. People who like short videos can keep scrolling IG and alike. 🙌

Your garden is absolutely beautiful is a. Great job those tall trees accented by tall, narrow evergreens. Love the chicken coop.

You are an INSPIRATION to all of us! GORGEOUS design. I love the chicken coop idea. A bee house is a great idea if the chickens don’t pan out. You are so creative and a very hard worker. Japanese beetles killed all my roses so I gave up on roses. Perhaps a climbing vine over an arbor by the bridge would be a good substitute. THANK YOU for sharing your yard with us all ❤❤

Perfection and a perfect solution!

That is amazing you are so talented. Your garden is so Magical.

Love , love love it. I can’t wait for the clucking to begin.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I’m wondering about the venting ideas, hot box for chicks. ??

I love your yard/garden!! It’s so magical! Great job on everything including your new chicken coop!

Can you share what you do for a living? Also how lucky you are to have a wife that shares your dream!

This is jaw dropping!!! I am amazed it stunning!!!! I love it !! Your chickens are so lucky 🥰

Your garden is amazing! Great ideas on all!

Another HOME RUN!!!! WOW!! And now, as always after watching your video, I'm heading out to my backyard to be creative

Thanks alot now I want to go work outside! Love your channel! SUBSCRIBED!!!!

Great job! I’m always excited to see what new project you have going on in the garden. 😊 Keep sharing ❤

Wow! Just wow! Got a wee bit of Hobbiton vibe. Magical.

Beautiful craftsmanship and design… beautiful garden too! Subscribed…

I absolutely adore your chook house!!💖💖💖

So cute! How about a door knocker?

YOU ROCK, I'm in awe by your creativity so AWESOME can't wait to see what you do next.

Wow! Just when I think you've outdone yourself, you go on and out do yourself.

you never cease to amaze!!!!!!!

Awesome ! Just found your channel! You both are amazing

Oh my gosh!!!! Absolutely beautiful….. You did an amazing job. 🤩🤩 put a metal cattail. Don’t have to worry about Beatles. The corn flowers are enough color. Or maybe a mailbox. Just a thought…❤

Wow! Great job, Mike. Your chicken coop is magical! I would love one as a "potting coop" with pots instead of chickens. 😂

Wonderful addition Mike! The shot around 27:30 really is spectacular! It draws you in and makes you want to explore the space.

What a Wonderful Idea and a Great way to utilize that space!

First time I found your videos and I can say I will definitely be watching more! Love what you have done already, looking forward to following along with your future projects.

We started building our chicken coop in 2022. It ultimately was finished this Feb. We have red, barely red and the duwap sisters giving use their rendition of the '50s when laying. Your coop is the city version, so what will they sing? 😅 All kidding aside, I never would have guessed a chicken coop, but you're a great carpenter, and it ultimately fits perfectly.

Your garden never ceases to amaze! Maybe consider native coral honeysuckle, Lonicera sempervirens, instead of trumpet vine. It is hardy to zone 4, fast growing, and gorgeous. Hummingbirds love it so much, and it’s far less aggressive than trumpet vine. Mine is partly evergreen, and it has blooms every month of the year except January, with loads of blooms in spring through summer. (I’m in north GA, so warmer than you - it might not remain evergreen and have winter blooms in KS.)

Love the new addition! Everything you do ends up looking like it's always been there, very creative. Thanks for sharing.

I love the sight of my chickens in my garden, poking out from under bushes. However, they do scratch the ground. I would suggest like others smaller breeds like silkies or bantams.

This is stunning!!!! I absolutely love this project. That color yellow is perfect. Your creativity is so inspiring. What I have learned from you is that there is always room if you can dream it up. Your garden is creative and a beautiful place to be in. ❤❤

This is amazing! Your garden is beautiful!

Hi Mike well you did it again 🤯😊my first thaught as the roof was complete was goodbye neighbors 😂 ultimate privacy!! This is beautiful and your carpentry skills are great your brother did a beautiful job on the door piece too love how you can look through the moon gate to this.Edan rose is a wonderful climber disease resistant however don't know about beetles.Jesse is right it's a castle.great footage too Jesse.Happy 4th to you all 🕊️💚🇺🇲

Consider Amethyst Falls Wisteria for your climbing vine. It’s native and a little easier to maintain then the Chinese varieties. The plant is toxic but my chickens never bothered it. I just cut the seed pods off when they formed. Just a thought. The chicken coop is beautiful.

I love its Great!!! You have a wonderful imagination and I think your property is unique for the most part the garden community is very nice and supportive but sometimes people rude blow it of keep being you enjoy your channel 🦋🌸🇺🇸

Great job Mr Moxie. What a brilliant project you are a true craftsman. I like the combination of the cedar shakes and the corrugated metal accented roof. That cock-doodle-Inn is 5 stars. So enjoy your videos, thank you and have a blessed day.

So enjoy your channel. I love your chicken castle! The round door reminds me of a hobbit house. All you need is a roof garden. You and Bryan at Next Level Gardening both share that she sense of whimsical gardening. Thank you for recognizing Laura at Garden Answer. She has inspired so many peopled and I have learned so much from her and the other garden influencers who have followed after her. Can't wait to see your new chickens and what you name them!

Great job Mike! I will second the idea of using a Honeysuckle vine as we have a 'Major Wheeler' variety and hummingbirds enjoy it and even had nest on it, ultimately 😜

Absolutely beautiful! So glad I found your channel! I’m hoping when my hubby retires in a few years that he will build this for me!

I don’t like the yellow door. Maybe a green door. Just doesn’t look right.

Mike you 'ol dog - you've done it again! Great job. The chicken palace is so cool. Your creativity knows no bounds! Have you ever considered putting on some big old rusty hinges on the chicken palace door or the hobbit door? That would be cool. If you don't think a rose will work maybe a clematis would be nice - if it gets enough sun. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing.

Hello you do come up with wonderful ideas very inspiring

Where have you been all of my utube life? I just retired last October and am trying to figure out how to grow a garden now. I have 5 hens and a cute coop - but no idea how to landscape around it. Lots of shade and woods. You are gifted and creative! Deb (Eloise's daughter)

Your creativity brings me back every time. Love your ideas and even tho you keep saying you may not be doing things the "right" way, things come out so right. Can't wait to see the finished product. (Is there such a thing?😊)

I love everything you do. The chicken coop is an amazing design. I love the density of your plants. Thank you for giving me the initial inspiration and then to then make it my own!!!

Oh my goodness I just found your channel last video and subscribed because you are Kansas gardeners, and of course because you are such an artist with your garden! But then I was blown away when you said you had lived in Garden City! I live in the country between Garden and Scott city! I have been working on my garden for about a decade. I bet you can appreciate how difficult gardening in western Kansas can be!!!!! I will go back and watch all your former videos!

i just started watching your channel last month. I have to say your yard is so charming. I love that you use your imagination and aren't "copying" any other gardeners as I have seen before. Really enjoyed watching today and can't wait to see the chickens you choose!!

Love it! How about a cute weathervane on the roof? Would give you more vertical structure and I am sure you could make something!

It's wonderful and very peaceful. It doesn't really matter what other people think. It's what makes you and your wife happy. Love seeing a garden closer to where I Live. I am in northwest Oklahoma.

Great Job! What a beautiful garden and fun space to explore. I love that you can’t see the entire garden and that you get to explore it

A big follower here from Boston. I wished the yellow door was a glass door that you could peak and see through inside. I believed it would create an illusion of some depth to your garden. Just a suggestion.

I think a climbing hydrangea would give it an old world fairytale feel.

Another inspiring video! Maybe a moon decoration in the same style to match the sun decoration of the other Hobbit door?

love your style. I would have totally been on the fence and try to talk you out of the yellow door. I would have suggested the same blue as the other. but it looks great. This is why you shouldn't care what i think......lol

Very cute and imaginative! 💐💚🙃