Helpful hints for building coops

[CapricornFarm]

good morning, I tried to read every post, but got only this far.
I never thought I would be missed so much. I really appreciate that.
No room upstairs for my computer.
the operation went very well. I requested to stay in the hospital for the full three days. Their pain meds are better than what they send home with you.
I took pain meds only two day s after getting home. I was so nausiated that I figured I could handle the pain better. As it turned out the pain was only about a 2/10 .. at most time nil.
Nothing I could not bear.
I do PT twice a week. I really like it. My PT person is not much for conversation, but he really puts me through the grinder. I am exhauster for the rest of the day after each session.
I got a lot accomplished since the operation. I sit on my chair and watch Annie and Dan clean the garage.. It is about 95% finished.
then I sat and directed Dan to adjust the Carbureter on the tractor. Did some research and learned how to adjust the governor. Dan did the physical work, I just coached.
For his reward, I let him play with the tractor for about an hour. He back bladed the parking area and the area where the tomato farm was. all is nice and smooth again.
I am thinking of buying a box blade.
I have to ask around to see what width my tractor can handle. I am hoping a 60" ..
Annie is having a cataract removed. Dr told her the procedure is just seven minutes long.
I had both done years ago. piece o' cake.
.......jiminwaUSAu.......

So happy you are back and feeling well after your surgery!

 

[CapricornFarm]

good morning, I am sure liking these cool fall days. It can stay like this year round.
Yesterday I limited myself to just one trip down and up the basement stairs.
I spent a long time outside. I took Ollie's air cleaner all apart and decided it does not need a new filter element. It does need an 8" piece of flexible hose to connect to the carburetor.
another note about quail, don't bother making a nesting box for them to lay their eggs. they will not use it.
......jiminwisc.......

Actually, if presented with a nest box while young, many of mine would actually lay in the nest box!

 

[CapricornFarm]

Today we finished removing litter from the duplex coop and worked on scrubbing walls. Hung up the salt block holder for the goats. I also cut wood to make a quail hutch into a brooder. Once the wood dries I can paint it.

 

[aart]

Today we finished removing litter from the duplex coop and worked on scrubbing walls. Hung up the salt block holder for the goats. I also cut wood to make a quail hutch into a brooder. Once the wood dries I can paint it.

Are your GK's helping out on the 'farm'?

 

[jvls1942]

when my grandson was quite small he told gramma , You and grandpa are farmers, but me and my mother, we just are not..
I am practicing walking without a cane. Doing my Walter Brennen impersonation.
Found a breather tube for the air cleaner. Now I can install the cleaner onto Ollie.. Have to put that on my to do list so I can cross it off.
the rhubarb that we planted is showing signs of life.
I bought 16 large bales of straw for $30.oo.. after we (Dan) lay down cardboard between the rows I (Dan) will bed them down with a good layer of straw
Thanks again for the well wishes.
.....jiminwisc.......

 

[aart]

I am practicing walking without a cane.

Be careful, keep it even.
Better to use cane or walker to strengthen an even gait than go gimping around.

 

[jvls1942]

I am taking it easy. Only walking in the house . outside I still use the walker.
.....jiminwisc......

 

[aart]

I am taking it easy. Only walking in the house . outside I still use the walker.
.....jiminwisc......

GOOD!!
One of the best things I learned from multiple PT's was 'gait training'.
Kept(keeps) me from giving into the limp and screwing up the rest of my body, especially my back.

 

[Molpet]

I am taking it easy. Only walking in the house . outside I still use the walker.
.....jiminwisc......

Glad you are getting around....wise to use the walker outside

 

[jvls1942]

Second trip down the stairs for today. I take the steps one at a time on the way down, but going up I walk them normally.
the walker is handy. if I feel like it, I can sit down on it.. the wheels lock so it won't roll away..
today was about 60F and windy. still was comfortable working on Ollie. I got the parts I needed and put the air cleaner back on.
I don't think we will see 60F again until spring.
Dan spread a bunch of card board in amongst the rhubarb. could still use more boxes.. we (Dan) will spread straw over the whole patch.. I got a good deal on some oat straw. 50 pound bales for $2./ea.. I bought 16 bales. That fits nicely on my truck without having to tie them down.
.......jiminwisc......