*sigh*. So, the storm split my biggest pine in the run (close to 80' tall, 3' diameter.). It y'ed at about 18' up, and the larger leader from the y came down (weird, as we did get torrential rain, but there wasn't any wind, and there wasn't any rot or anything in the tree)
I think everyone is okay - a couple were trapped in a pocket under the tree that we got out and they acted okay - but I am not sure about bruising/internal injuries. One coop is destroyed (the one I got from my neice when I took in her ducks - I never liked the design...but was actively using it), and one I think might be able to be fixed, but have to get rid of the tree trunk first and see if it is structurally damaged or just listing due to teh pressure. The people door on it needs replaceing, but otherwise it ?might? be okay. Everyone is squished into other coops right now....I have my work cut out for me.....
A distant neighbor is coming tomorrow with a big tractor/loader to help pull the tree out of the way (the part that split off is about 30" diameter......and I am hoping that we can at least jury rig the fencing for now to keep at least ground animals out (dogs, foxes, etc) during the day.
With the tree split, we will have to hire someone to take the rest of it down....and hubby says that with that pine down, it is unsafe for the other one to stay...it is much more likely to fall over...so that will have to come down, too. I am bummed for multiple reasons....it will cost quite a bit....even though the barn is dilapitated, having it there makes it a more expensive job requiring a crane. Also, I am not a quick builder...but I desperately need another coop quick - every one is very squished tonight...but at least safe.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that no one has unseen injuries...but only time will tell.
I think everyone is okay - a couple were trapped in a pocket under the tree that we got out and they acted okay - but I am not sure about bruising/internal injuries. One coop is destroyed (the one I got from my neice when I took in her ducks - I never liked the design...but was actively using it), and one I think might be able to be fixed, but have to get rid of the tree trunk first and see if it is structurally damaged or just listing due to teh pressure. The people door on it needs replaceing, but otherwise it ?might? be okay. Everyone is squished into other coops right now....I have my work cut out for me.....
A distant neighbor is coming tomorrow with a big tractor/loader to help pull the tree out of the way (the part that split off is about 30" diameter......and I am hoping that we can at least jury rig the fencing for now to keep at least ground animals out (dogs, foxes, etc) during the day.
With the tree split, we will have to hire someone to take the rest of it down....and hubby says that with that pine down, it is unsafe for the other one to stay...it is much more likely to fall over...so that will have to come down, too. I am bummed for multiple reasons....it will cost quite a bit....even though the barn is dilapitated, having it there makes it a more expensive job requiring a crane. Also, I am not a quick builder...but I desperately need another coop quick - every one is very squished tonight...but at least safe.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that no one has unseen injuries...but only time will tell.
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