Colorado

[WendyGeisler]

Chick- so cool! I have never seen a silver cucoo maran
I am hatching blue copper marans. would you want to trade a chick?

 

[Pozees]

Framer has been and gone, his repair looks okay. We started inventory on materials for roof and discovered we have not received enough bundles of shingles to cover the roof. We got 6 bundles, which claim to cover 100 square feet each. The roof is 16' long and each half is (by drawing) 6' 9.5" so nearly 7' - have not actually measured since the roof sheathing is not up yet - but I think we need 3 more bundles, Bob thinks it could turn out to be 4.

We also are short on trim but that is far less critical. I could scream. I will bill all extra materials I have to buy back to Guillermo, but now the trick is to find 3 bundles of matching shingles or trade these 6 in for 9 of something else green. Wind was blowing so hard this afternoon we couldn't really do much anyway, so maybe it is a blessing we had the time to check what was there and compare it to what will be needed before we started. This is getting very disheartening.

This further delay means my chicks will outgrow the bins I have them in before I can get them moved into the shed, so I decided to sell some as 2 week old pullet chicks for $6 if anyone is interested. I have 17 each Barred Rock and Buff Orpington, 8 White Leghorns, 6 Araucanas, and 4 Blue Andalusians. They are all vaccinated against Marek's and coccidiosis, eating non-medicated crumble, feathering nicely and growing quickly, as chicks do.

My 5 Silkie chicks are coming along nicely, thank goodness, I look forward to watching them feather out and hoping at least 2 or 3 are pullets. Time will tell. The lavender is the biggest, and the porcelain the smallest, although that one was last to hatch. The lavender was second to last, it's just a big chick.

 

[dennarahl]

Framer has been and gone, his repair looks okay.  We started inventory on materials for roof and discovered we have not received enough bundles of shingles to cover the roof.  We got 6 bundles, which claim to cover 100 square feet each.  The roof is 16' long and each half is (by drawing) 6' 9.5" so nearly 7' - have not actually measured since the roof sheathing is not up yet - but I think we need 3 more bundles, Bob thinks it could turn out to be 4.    We also are short on trim but that is far less critical.  I could scream.  I will bill all extra materials I have to buy back to Guillermo, but now the trick is to find 3 bundles of matching shingles or trade these 6 in for 9 of something else green.  Wind was blowing so hard this afternoon we couldn't really do much anyway, so maybe it is a blessing we had the time to check what was there and compare it to what will be needed before we started.  This is getting very disheartening.

This further delay means my chicks will outgrow the bins I have them in before I can get them moved into the shed, so I decided to sell some as 2 week old pullet chicks for $6 if anyone is interested.  I have 17 each Barred Rock and Buff Orpington, 8 White Leghorns, 6 Araucanas, and 4 Blue Andalusians.  They are all vaccinated against Marek's and coccidiosis, eating non-medicated crumble, feathering nicely and growing quickly, as chicks do.

My 5 Silkie chicks are coming along nicely, thank goodness, I look forward to watching them feather out and hoping at least 2 or 3 are pullets.  Time will tell.  The lavender is the biggest, and the porcelain the smallest, although that one was last to hatch.  The lavender was second to last, it's just a big chick.

I think you do have enough shingles based on the info you've given. 16ft x 7 ft = 112 sq ft per side x 2 sides = 224 sq ft. so if each package actually does 100 sq ft, then you'll only need three, maybe four packages if you have to make the roof cap out of shingles.

 

[wsmith]

We got the netting up; wow, what a job. It is a single piece, so we had to stretch it and fit it, and staple the edges down. We got the ramps built and wood screwed down around the bottom of the fence to assure that chicks can't escape.

Here is a picture of pens one and two:



Jere is a shot of the completed pens 3-6

 

[samsr]

We got the netting up; wow, what a job. It is a single piece, so we had to stretch it and fit it, and staple the edges down. We got the ramps built and wood screwed down around the bottom of the fence to assure that chicks can't escape.

Here is a picture of pens one and two:



Jere is a shot of the completed pens 3-6

This is quite the chicken compound you have going on there. It kinda reminds me of the movie chicken run. It is very impressive. Keep up the good work. I still have to come down and see this sometime. It sure does help when you have the land to do this with. I moved from 1/3 of a acre to 5 acres last year. I dont know quite what to do with all of the space now. I am working on it though. I just expanded my run and coop. Now I can a few more chickens. I am finding out about chicken math. 8 hens +5 chicks at the moment. Maybe one more I should be good.

 

[suncatcher]

I am looking at putting together another order for mid march. I keep debating going for Marans but I would have to charge more for them, or Orphingtons, cheaper but maybe common on the market. What do you guys think? I am still trying to feel out the local chick market.

Also if you are looking at ordering chicks next month and want to add into my order let me know. Nothing is set so...

Where will you be ordering from? Also, what kind of Marans?

 

[Pozees]

I think you do have enough shingles based on the info you've given. 16ft x 7 ft = 112 sq ft per side x 2 sides = 224 sq ft. so if each package actually does 100 sq ft, then you'll only need three, maybe four packages if you have to make the roof cap out of shingles.

Sorry my mistake - a bundle is one quarter of a square, and a square does 100 sq ft. We have a square and a half.

Called Guillermo again, he will see if he has more green shingles, asked if I would accept another color, Bob really doesn't want that because our house and barn are grey with green roofs and we want to match them. If Guillermo doesn't have at least 3 more bundles, I'll ask him to come pick these up and credit them back and we'll go buy shingles. Heading to one of the home improvement stores for subfacia 2x4s and the right nails for the felt. Have to get up subfacia and the other gable end siding, and chances are pretty good that's as far as we will get tomorrow, aside from regluing the 2x4s the framer moved today. Guess the roof will be next weekend with fingers crossed hard.

 

[Pozees]

We got the netting up; wow, what a job. It is a single piece, so we had to stretch it and fit it, and staple the edges down. We got the ramps built and wood screwed down around the bottom of the fence to assure that chicks can't escape.

Here is a picture of pens one and two:



Jere is a shot of the completed pens 3-6

Outstanding! What kind of netting are you using again?

 

[suncatcher]

We got the netting up; wow, what a job. It is a single piece, so we had to stretch it and fit it, and staple the edges down. We got the ramps built and wood screwed down around the bottom of the fence to assure that chicks can't escape.

Here is a picture of pens one and two:



Jere is a shot of the completed pens 3-6

I like how it all looks the same. What did you use on the gates? A nice safe are for you to grow into!!!

 

[suncatcher]

Quote: You will get there. I think the green will go nicely with what you already have. I always envisioned a barn that is cream colored, with a green roof!!