Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Ponypoor]

Did you find Walda.. I mean Misty? Hope all is well.

Yep! She is hiding behind Mr P - she is also white. And yep Misty was up on the door.

I figured I would just leave the silkies roosting where they were. Tomorrow I will definitely do something to make the roost more silkie friendly and safe.

 

[BY Bob]

It's Coop Fixing Time

I obtained new plywood for the roof of the coop today. 2 sheets cost as much as all the materials I bought when I built the coop, sans the window. It is crazy what wood costs these days.

I will be starting early tomorrow since i have to get the new roof in place in time for them to sleep and there is more involved than just replacing the roof.

First of all the birch tree is dying. The front fork has died completely this year and needs to come done. You can see a piece of it broken off but still hanging in the tree.

This makes me very sad. I love that tree. On a good note, I think I have a replacement growing right next to it.

Once I remove the current roof, I will remove the floor and bring in the ladder to cut down the dead portions of the tree. That is going to take some time.

I am also going to rework the roosts by splitting the main roosting bar into 2 sections. This will prevent any hen from "running the roost" and knocking everyone off of it.

I am going to reevaluate the ventilation in the coop as well just to make sure there isn't a better way to do it. I really don't remember what I did when I built it.

It's going to be a big day. Hopefully I can get it all done by dusk.

 

[knoturavggrl]

It's Coop Fixing Time

I obtained new plywood for the roof of the coop today. 2 sheets cost as much as all the materials I bought when I built the coop, sans the window. It is crazy what wood costs these days.

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I will be starting early tomorrow since i have to get the new roof in place in time for them to sleep and there is more involved than just replacing the roof.

First of all the birch tree is dying. The front fork has died completely this year and needs to come done. You can see a piece of it broken off but still hanging in the tree.

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This makes me very sad. I love that tree. On a good note, I think I have a replacement growing right next to it.

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Once I remove the current roof, I will remove the floor and bring in the ladder to cut down the dead portions of the tree. That is going to take some time.

I am also going to rework the roosts by splitting the main roosting bar into 2 sections. This will prevent any hen from "running the roost" and knocking everyone off of it.

I am going to reevaluate the ventilation in the coop as well just to make sure there isn't a better way to do it. I really don't remember what I did when I built it.

It's going to be a big day. Hopefully I can get it all done by dusk.

Oh my lots and lots of work! Having recently recovered from a broken ankle I can’t help but say please be careful.

Oh my yes the wood holy Hannah it’s gone up. We scrounged every piece of wood we could find in the garages to make our coop. Repurposing was absolutely necessary thanks the increase in costs, hardware cloth is also painfully high.

Happy building, I can’t wait to see the progress!

 

[bgmathteach]

Ive had it all summer not under warranty just a cheap door.

that's too bad. Figured it should have a 6 mos or 1 year warranty. A door like that, and that cost (even for a 'cheap one', they aren't 'cheap') should last a couple of years!

 

[ChickenHut]

I'm really enjoying the stories and trying like mad to catch up. Only 11769 pages to go!

 

[knoturavggrl]

I'm really enjoying the stories and trying like mad to catch up. Only 11769 pages to go!

Welcome, its 1000% worth the journey!

 

[bgmathteach]

Bookmarking for later use

Regarding ground rods. If you have your ground rod relatively close to a building or semi-protected spot, people will dump water around ground rod to keep soil moist. Also, if ground is very rocky/gravely/sandy, if you can use an auger/post hole digger, and put some peat and decent soil in auger hole, then drive rod, it will help 'some' with retaining moisture/being effective regarding electricity. It does need to 'pull' from an area, so just the 8-9" diameter hole filled with decent moisture retaining soil alone won't 'fix' the issue of dryness, but will go a long ways to helping, especially if you dump water on area regularly (as needed)

 

[bgmathteach]

It's Coop Fixing Time

I obtained new plywood for the roof of the coop today. 2 sheets cost as much as all the materials I bought when I built the coop, sans the window. It is crazy what wood costs these days.

View attachment 3313892

I will be starting early tomorrow since i have to get the new roof in place in time for them to sleep and there is more involved than just replacing the roof.

First of all the birch tree is dying. The front fork has died completely this year and needs to come done. You can see a piece of it broken off but still hanging in the tree.

View attachment 3313893

This makes me very sad. I love that tree. On a good note, I think I have a replacement growing right next to it.

View attachment 3313894

Once I remove the current roof, I will remove the floor and bring in the ladder to cut down the dead portions of the tree. That is going to take some time.

I am also going to rework the roosts by splitting the main roosting bar into 2 sections. This will prevent any hen from "running the roost" and knocking everyone off of it.

I am going to reevaluate the ventilation in the coop as well just to make sure there isn't a better way to do it. I really don't remember what I did when I built it.

It's going to be a big day. Hopefully I can get it all done by dusk.

Wow, that sounds like a LOT of work. Will you have any help? Dad maybe? or a close, helpful neighbor? Would make the multiple jobs you have to get done a bit easier.!

Wish you the best in completing everything in time!

 

[TX Chick Noob]

What a beauty

Thanks. That is Coco. (So many Cocos lol)

She is a little fluffed at me. She likes to pretend she is broody for a few hours a day and I pulled her out of the nest box.

 

[BY Bob]

Wow, that sounds like a LOT of work. Will you have any help? Dad maybe? or a close, helpful neighbor? Would make the multiple jobs you have to get done a bit easier.!

Wish you the best in completing everything in time!

I will be working alone tomorrow. Mrs BY Bob has gone to see Eve.