Yes. Hubby swapped out the "plain" one in the garage ceiling for a GFCI. I thought it was strange, having the outlet in the ceiling, but have since seen that is pure genius! Provided you have a way to reach it, of course. No tripping over cords. No having to clear "stuff" out of the way to get...
I had no way to run electric to the run, so I got a heavy duty exterior grade extension cord. (Look for one that contractors would use.) We drilled a hole through the garage wall, plugged the cord into an outlet in the garage, and strung it above ground to the run. It has to span about 6 feet...
I had to look it up too. The first year we lived in this house, the oaks here definitely had a HUGE mast year. The ground was covered with acorns. It was like walking on marbles.
I love the duct tape grommet idea! I'll use that next year.
For the past 3 years, I've had a piece of shower...
Not necessarily for the chickens:
Rake leaves
Rake more leaves
Wait for more leaves to come down and rake more leaves.
Some of the leaves will go in the run for the chickens, some will go on the garden.
I need to redesign the second roost I made. None of the chickens use it. I want to make it...