Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Marie2020]

I hope this works

 

[featherhead007]

You would think that I was trying to kill her or something. All I did was bring Coco back to the coop, but she yelled and screamed at me. I’m sure the whole neighborhood heard that! Jaffar is out there with her, but wow was she loud (spoiled rotten chooks)

 

[Marie2020]

I've been lining the nest boxes with cardboard and added a hot water bottle in a pillow case in the centre then I wrapped it in thick brown paper, I made sure there's no leakages and rested the filling part upwards too make double sure...lastly I added their dehumidifier.

Princess was in like a shoot I'd have gone in myself if I could fit. There's a heap more straw in too so they can huddle down.

 

[Marie2020]

Is this blue shed the coop you are talking about? Looks lovely!

They'll be warm tonight, have read what's been added. Their second dehumidifier will be in as well when it shows

 

[Marie2020]

Thats for back injections I cant get the ablation for 3 months until I finish physical therapy. Yes they send me an invoice each time.

One of my conditions is osteoporosis and my friend has medication for this, I was so pleased for him as it builds up the bone. Sadly I can't have this because I also have rheumatoid arthritis so barley any cartridge and this osteoporosis med causes joint pain. Every medication I had helped one thing then attacked another disability. It's a wonder my body hasn't fallen apart completely

I don't usually mention such things but just this once I thought I'll have a moan.

 

[bgmathteach]

I'm keeping my eyes open for one. Insulation.....needs to be done.....hmmm....need to ponder the ways.

You might laugh at this, but corrugated cardboard is a good insulator, as long as it stays dry. The one real down side to it is small critters like insulated homes, too, and may find that it makes a great home for them within the walls...as they can chew out a nice little cozy home for themselves there.

Aside from that, multiple thicknesses of corrugated cardboard, fitted between the studs, does do wonders. All you need is a box cutter to fit to size, and if you have some of those woven grain bags, staple them over the cardboard to the studs (overlapping them some) to act as a 'housewrap' and keep the chickens from pecking the cardboard. Then, time & money permitting, over that put thin plywood.

If in the future you want to put real insulation in, use the feed bags on the inside against the outer wall, then cardboard, then another layer of bags, again, to keep chickens from pecking cardboard. If nothing else, it will buy you another winter before doing something permanent regarding permanent insulation. Start working at roost height and above, and ceiling. Lots of stores, especially coming into Christmas season, will have large boxes. Home depot, TSC, any place that sells large items such as gun safes, wood stoves, smokers, washers/dryers, etc.

 

[Marie2020]

What an amazing gift. How thoughtful and caring. The world is full of wonderful people. If only we could find each other more often.

She's a lovely lady, I don't go out only on shopping days and sharing a half an hour with her makes my week I really look forward too it.

 

[Marie2020]

You might laugh at this, but corrugated cardboard is a good insulator, as long as it stays dry. The one real down side to it is small critters like insulated homes, too, and may find that it makes a great home for them within the walls...as they can chew out a nice little cozy home for themselves there.

Aside from that, multiple thicknesses of corrugated cardboard, fitted between the studs, does do wonders. All you need is a box cutter to fit to size, and if you have some of those woven grain bags, staple them over the cardboard to the studs (overlapping them some) to act as a 'housewrap' and keep the chickens from pecking the cardboard. Then, time & money permitting, over that put thin plywood.

If in the future you want to put real insulation in, use the feed bags on the inside against the outer wall, then cardboard, then another layer of bags, again, to keep chickens from pecking cardboard. If nothing else, it will buy you another winter before doing something permanent regarding permanent insulation. Start working at roost height and above, and ceiling. Lots of stores, especially coming into Christmas season, will have large boxes. Home depot, TSC, any place that sells large items such as gun safes, wood stoves, smokers, washers/dryers, etc.

You're so clever. Thank you for that information

 

[Marie2020]

Tax

Two fluffys for Bob, taken a few days ago

 

[Marie2020]

Closing down here tired and in pain , so it's feet up a cuddles with my fur babies.

Have a good day everyone