well it's been a week with the new chicks and haven't lost one yet knock on wood (thumping head)

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I see BYC hasn't really fixed my issuses!!!
Congrats on stopping the fire in time!!!! Was this garage attached to the house?? if so you may end up with smoke damage in your house/attic.
Granny--- I have heard of having a cement pond but never a cement beggar man maybe a case of blonde hillybilly

Try putting some pencils in a can by it and then a sign saying all contributions welcome. Who knows you might make a few bucks.
TTFN all the BYC irritation with the typing I can take.