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In the Brooder
- May 1, 2023
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I looked through and didn't find an appropriate forum or existing thread for this, so I figured I'd post it here. Plus I do think ducks have extra wetness involved perhaps affecting the best choice for attire.
I'm looking for any recommendations & suggestions for first of all clothing and secondly tools & equipment to make tending to my flock as easy as possible.
Also open to input on routines.
Basically I've never really had any outdoor work obligations that couldn't be put off before (other than cleaning off my car and shoveling snow so I could get out in the morning. I certainly have never been one to be outside at first light doing chores and I'm the type to stay under warm blankets as long as possible. I also struggle with task initiation and procrastination in general due to ADHD and sensory issues regarding temperature. I've decided that the only way I'm going to be able to keep up properly caring for my ducks long term is if I invest in some good outdoor work clothes I can easily slip on to keep me warm and dry, and proper tools/equipment for cleaning the coop.
There's so many options though and reviews are inconsistent and in some cases, irrelevant (young women buying for fashion and not actually doing any work in them).
I need a good pair of overalls I can slip over my PJ pants and a jacket that are:
rip resistant (as I bump into and get snagged on everything).
warm (not winter insulated warm, I'll get those later, just cool summer-fall mornings (I'm in New Hampshire).
Allow for easy movement
At least somewhat waterproof. Though ideally I'd be able to kneel on the wet ground without immediately soaking through.
Additionally, I'm wondering what might be the best tool for fluffing and removing wood shavings. It's a smaller coop, not one I can walk into and shovel, I have to open a door and lean in, so something with a long handle. I always see people using pitch forks, but I can’t imagine it would work as well for shavings.
If I wasn’t so low income, I’d simply use trial and error to figure this all out, but I can’t afford to be wasting money on things that aren’t going to work for me.
Any other clothing items/tools/ or other suggestions are more than welcome.
I’ve started a small helpful habit which in instead of doing food/water/bedding/thawing of peas (to lure them in lol) right when I go to put them to bed. I get it all done at some earlier point in the evening so when I go out just as it’s almost dark, all I have to do is give them their treats and get them locked in.
I just need to make everything as easy and stress free as possible otherwise they may get neglected on my “low spoon” days. And that’s something I absolutely don’t want happening.
I'm looking for any recommendations & suggestions for first of all clothing and secondly tools & equipment to make tending to my flock as easy as possible.
Also open to input on routines.
Basically I've never really had any outdoor work obligations that couldn't be put off before (other than cleaning off my car and shoveling snow so I could get out in the morning. I certainly have never been one to be outside at first light doing chores and I'm the type to stay under warm blankets as long as possible. I also struggle with task initiation and procrastination in general due to ADHD and sensory issues regarding temperature. I've decided that the only way I'm going to be able to keep up properly caring for my ducks long term is if I invest in some good outdoor work clothes I can easily slip on to keep me warm and dry, and proper tools/equipment for cleaning the coop.
There's so many options though and reviews are inconsistent and in some cases, irrelevant (young women buying for fashion and not actually doing any work in them).
I need a good pair of overalls I can slip over my PJ pants and a jacket that are:
rip resistant (as I bump into and get snagged on everything).
warm (not winter insulated warm, I'll get those later, just cool summer-fall mornings (I'm in New Hampshire).
Allow for easy movement
At least somewhat waterproof. Though ideally I'd be able to kneel on the wet ground without immediately soaking through.
Additionally, I'm wondering what might be the best tool for fluffing and removing wood shavings. It's a smaller coop, not one I can walk into and shovel, I have to open a door and lean in, so something with a long handle. I always see people using pitch forks, but I can’t imagine it would work as well for shavings.
If I wasn’t so low income, I’d simply use trial and error to figure this all out, but I can’t afford to be wasting money on things that aren’t going to work for me.
Any other clothing items/tools/ or other suggestions are more than welcome.
I’ve started a small helpful habit which in instead of doing food/water/bedding/thawing of peas (to lure them in lol) right when I go to put them to bed. I get it all done at some earlier point in the evening so when I go out just as it’s almost dark, all I have to do is give them their treats and get them locked in.
I just need to make everything as easy and stress free as possible otherwise they may get neglected on my “low spoon” days. And that’s something I absolutely don’t want happening.