 |
We've got chickens! It's been sometime coming, but they're here. Here's the lowdown. |
 |
It started with the clearing of our chicken area. That meant clearing a lot of weeds, ivy, two juniper trees, and a ton of rosemary. It was a hell of a day, but I got it done. |
 |
A month later on the morning of the build, you can see the result. The pots were employed to help me visualize where the coop would go. |
 |
My Coworker, David, offered to help me with the build. He was absolutely instrumental with his know-how (he built two coops of his own, and innumerable other projects), his tools, and his truck which transported all the wood. Thanks Dave!! |
 |
And we were off! I had drawn up plans as best I could, but after we got the basic structure together, we just sort of played it by ear. |
 |
By lunch we had the front and back assembled and attached. But it wouldn't last; we ended up taking this apart and shortening its width by a good foot and a half. It was certainly the right decision, as with the dimensions we have here we're ready for factory farming! |
 |
Our disaster area. |
 |
Meanwhile, Anna, Jennifer, and David Erik headed to Western Feed Store. It was time for chicks. |
 |
We were planning on six chicks. The man at the feed store said they should get eight to account for mortality. David Erik raised him two. Ten chicks, ready for transport. The good news is that the coop will easily accomodate ten birds. There are six seperate roosts, so they don't even have to be the best of friends to all fit comfortably. Speaking of which... |
 |
It's just about quitting time at coop-central.We've just finished the laying box for the ladies. |
 |
Here's looking at the coop from the side, showing off the removable roosts (for easy cleaning!). It was around 5pm and David and I were beat. We called it a day with the coop at about 80%. There's still plenty for me to finish up on my own -- I have to wire underneath the coop for an integrated run, I have to build an enclosure to surround their little walkway down into the run. Oh, and as you can see, I need to hang the side door and get and hang a door for the laying box (we ran out of wood). The roof is unfinished presently, and we're still talking about what to do with it. Most likely we're going to tarpaper it and set it up for a living roof later on. But I'm happy with the progress! |
 |
Upstairs, the chicken habitat was being finished. Here Jennifer surveys the cuteness. |
 |
And here they are! Too cute!! |
 |
Anna and a chick. |
 |
And a closer picture of the ladies. I'm told the tally is as follows: 2 Black Sex Links, 2 Buff Orpingtons, 2 Gold Wyandotte, 2 Golden Sex Links and 2 Light Brahmas. Total: ten cute chicks. Don't believe me? Check the video below. We'll have more chicken pictures, no doubt! |
About |
History |
RSS |
Index
Links We Think Are Cool
« Summer Is Here! | Main | Two Week Old Chicks »
Hot Chicks!
Search
About
This page contains a single entry from the blog posted on July 14, 2009 10:31 PM.
The previous post in this blog was Summer Is Here! .
The next post in this blog is Two Week Old Chicks.
Many more can be found on the main index page or by looking through the archives.
Powered by
Movable Type 3.31
Movable Type 3.31