Getting the flock out of here - a diary of a crazy chicken man

[ozexpat]

The contestants and their enterage for the Miss Tiling competition. I am the "judge" for "Miss Photogenic"

 

[ozexpat]

I am envisioning the worlds largest see through incubator.

Its actually for keeping the cool in our bedroom

we have jealousy type louvre windows. the 4" strips of glass

their best feature is they let in loads of breeze when open as the who;le glass area opens

their worst feature is will a strong breeze blowing, they dont seal well - not very energy effiicient so I am using 40mm aluminium angle and this roof stuff to make covers that pop over my windows on the inside and allow light but a better seal for AC

 

[vehve]

The contestants and their enterage for the Miss Tiling competition. I am the "judge" for "Miss Photogenic"

The left-most one wins 'most radiant smile', but I think he's got the wrong parts to qualify as a contestant...

 

[piglett]

So here is a series of three pics on a cheap but durable grow out coop



We used 4 eucalyptus posts for the corners thay came from a planted area that needed thinning

There is some 2x2 and 2x3 scrap coco lumber in the framining with bamboo spars supporting the roof.



The woven bamboo has a strip of bamboo on each side with a 2" nail that is bent over


The Green mesh was extra at home otherwise it would have been bamboo lattice.

the bamboo we accquired from rhe creek next door.

Cost if all materials purchased

Roof 250 pieces of Nipa at 12 cents each $30
Amacan Siding 10 pieces at $1.20 each $12
10 lengths bamboo at $1 each $10
Lumber $30
Mesh $10
Nails, fishing line and "conveyer belt" strips used to attach the nipa roof $6

 

[scottcaddy]

The contestants and their enterage for the Miss Tiling competition. I am the "judge" for "Miss Photogenic"

You poor put-upon man, looks like atleast a half day sorting that out! Good Luck and maybe your wife will understand.

Scott

 

[scottcaddy]

Quote: The English Orp. size should work just fine, I need one for a Roo and a couple for smaller turkey hens.
Thanks
Scott

 

[piglett]

The English Orp. size should work just fine, I need one for a Roo and a couple for smaller turkey hens.
Thanks
Scott

you have a rooster in need of a saddle ???

who keeps mounting him

i'll get her started on them tomorrow



piglett

 

[scottcaddy]

Quote: Feather picking hens, even with free choice grit and oyster shell.

Scott

 

[Phage]

 

 
The English Orp. size should work just fine, I need one for a Roo and a couple for smaller turkey hens. 
Thanks 
Scott

you have a rooster in need of a saddle ???

who keeps mounting him :yiipchick

i'll get her started on them tomorrow



piglett 

Feather picking hens, even with free choice grit and oyster shell. 

Scott

Maybe they need more protein?

 

[piglett]

Feather picking hens, even with free choice grit and oyster shell.

Scott

how old are the hens?

i know red stars do that once they start molting

my wife started 8 large saddles today

she will take the extras to the swaps to sell

is $3 a saddle plus shipping working for ya?


piglett