fuzzi's Chicken Journal

[fuzzi]

Follow up on my pullets who have an open wound on their heads:

Priscilla

It doesn't look worse to me.

Esther

I think her wound looks smaller.

None of the other hens have wounds.


I raised the shade cloth this afternoon so the flock could get some sun.

Everyone appears active and content. Good.

And the weather is warming up, yippee!

 

[fuzzi]

Green weeds, yum!!

Martha is standing in the middle of the plate, pecking anyone who gets too close! She's the light brown Sussex, and still pecks my skirt for attention.

 

[kcan2]

Green weeds, yum!!
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Martha is standing in the middle of the plate, pecking anyone who gets too close! She's the light brown Sussex, and still pecks my skirt for attention.

Go, Martha!

 

[1muttsfan]

The difference in the rooster's coloration is really obvious in that picture

 

[fuzzi]

The difference in the rooster's coloration is really obvious in that picture

Silas is very handsome. His color is wrong, though, and I don't want to use him for breeding.

I'm actively mentally planning a second hoop coop behind the first. I did it once, I should be able to build another one.

My coworker's husband bought Ron's Tundra pickup, and said if I needed anything hauled just let him know. He also has a flatbed trailer, so 16' 2x4s and 16' cattle panels would be relatively easy to haul home from TSC or Lowe's, or some other store. I want to do that soon.

I have one 50' roll of hardware cloth that I bought when the price dropped. I'm sure I'll need another. I also have a lot of 1 1/2" fence staples, 2" and 3" deck screws, but will probably need more fender washers. And zip-ties.

I have a large shade cloth that I haven't used yet, will just need enough tarp for the roost area.

So in one coop I would keep the best Sussex to breed, and in the other I would keep Silas, the Dominiques, and Esther. Esther has yellow skin, not a good choice for breeding, but she can hang out with Silas and lay eggs.

At least that's my plan.

Esther and her yellow shanks. She does have pretty plumage.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Silas is very handsome. His color is wrong, though, and I don't want to use him for breeding.

I'm actively mentally planning a second hoop coop behind the first. I did it once, I should be able to build another one.

My coworker's husband bought Ron's Tundra pickup, and said if I needed anything hauled just let him know. He also has a flatbed trailer, so 16' 2x4s and 16' cattle panels would be relatively easy to haul home from TSC or Lowe's, or some other store. I want to do that soon.

I have one 50' roll of hardware cloth that I bought when the price dropped. I'm sure I'll need another. I also have a lot of 1 1/2" fence staples, 2" and 3" deck screws, but will probably need more fender washers. And zip-ties.

I have a large shade cloth that I haven't used yet, will just need enough tarp for the roost area.

So in one coop I would keep the best Sussex to breed, and in the other I would keep Silas, the Dominiques, and Esther. Esther has yellow skin, not a good choice for breeding, but she can hang out with Silas and lay eggs.

At least that's my plan.

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Esther and her yellow shanks. She does have pretty plumage.

This sounds like a good plan!
Of course, we want to see the build and follow along

Has it warmed up a little? It hit 50F here today, so not too bad.

 

[fuzzi]

This sounds like a good plan!
Of course, we want to see the build and follow along

Has it warmed up a little? It hit 50F here today, so not too bad.

Are you sure you want me to post the build?

 

[fuzzi]

It was definitely warmer today, I noticed a difference when I left work at 4:30.

 

[lightm]

I'd like to see the build!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Are you sure you want me to post the build?

Yes, of course!
I would love to see it.