Illinois...

[STACEYH]

Well I have joined the ranks of those who have gotten locked in a coop

Last night the bottom slide bolt wouldn't go in the bracket, something at the bottom of the door keeping door from shutting the last quarter inch. It was cold so I figured the top bolt would be good. But I left the bottom bolt sticking out.
When I opened this morning and went in with the feed, the door slammed shut. Somehow the bolt went into the bracket and no amount of body slamming or kicking would open it.
I live alone. I did have my cell phone but fortunately I had a knife in my pocket, almost took it out because my back was bothering me. I was able to turn the bolt and slide it over and I was free.
This is the kind of bolt latch

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I have this latch on my run gate. I haven't had issues yet. I too live alone and almost never carry my phone on me. I am so glad you were able to get out.

 

[BReeder!]

The best time to prune a peach tree is in the early spring before the sap begins running. Pruning in the early spring will reduce the chances of pest infestation. Springtime pruning is also easier since without foliage, the shape of the tree is easier to view. Avoid pruning in the winter, as this can reduce the cold hardiness of the tree. I understand the chafing but I think 2 more weeks could have been better. I would do miine in 3 weeks and you are farther noth.
It is good he don't mind because your peach tree in a few years could shade out his tomato plants. Also tomato and potatoes should be kept away from peach trees because of the spread of blight.

On the note of blight, that's also helpful. Unfortunately I cannot stop him from planting tomatoes though. They are usually about 8ft from where my tree is. That said, I also have potatoes and tomatoes in my own garden about 20ft away just. Blight hasn't been a big issue here, but I will keep an eye out. I do apply an antifungal spray as many warned me about fungal diseases with with trees. I don't recall exactly what the brand and name of the spray are. It's packed away at the moment. Not sure it helps with blight though.

 

[Molpet]

I have this latch on my run gate. I haven't had issues yet. I too live alone and almost never carry my phone on me. I am so glad you were able to get out.

I only have a phone because my brother worrys something like this would happen. But he's in Omaha Nebraska... and my cousin is in Elwood about 20 minutes away. I almost always carry it just in case. I have Google fit on it so it tracks my steps and heart points. I have the location off, eco mode, so hopefully "the Big brother" isn't following me, but they would be bored lol

 

[STACEYH]

I only have a phone because my brother worrys something like this would happen. But he's in Omaha Nebraska... and my cousin is in Elwood about 20 minutes away. I almost always carry it just in case. I have Google fit on it so it tracks my steps and heart points. I have the location off, eco mode, so hopefully "the Big brother" isn't following me, but they would be bored lol

I'm use to a wall mounted phone. I never got into the habit of grabbing the cell phone. Big brother has been bored with me for years lol. I do have everything shut down on my phone even the the wifi and texting.

 

[STACEYH]

On the note of blight, that's also helpful. Unfortunately I cannot stop him from planting tomatoes though. They are usually about 8ft from where my tree is. That said, I also have potatoes and tomatoes in my own garden about 20ft away just. Blight hasn't been a big issue here, but I will keep an eye out. I do apply an antifungal spray as many warned me about fungal diseases with with trees. I don't recall exactly what the brand and name of the spray are. It's packed away at the moment. Not sure it helps with blight though.

Tree roots may make those distances much shorter. I use to do landscaping in my younger years. Alot of people don't think about what is needed for an adult plant and place them in the wrong places. The worst is placing a tree a few feet from water lines or foundations. the roots destroy both and the home owners get a huge bill for their mistake. Always call julie when you plant so you know where not to dig or plant to close to the underground lines and pipes.

 

[cavemanrich]

Always call julie when you plant so you know where not to dig or plant to close to the underground lines and pipes.

I usually call Jenny Craig,, and ask how many calories will digging this hole burn??

Spoiler: Disclaimer,, ☺☺☺

I'm well aware,,, but could not resist to have some giggles.. .. Maybe its the winter boredom doing it

 

[Justso]

I only have a phone because my brother worrys something like this would happen. But he's in Omaha Nebraska... and my cousin is in Elwood about 20 minutes away. I almost always carry it just in case. I have Google fit on it so it tracks my steps and heart points. I have the location off, eco mode, so hopefully "the Big brother" isn't following me, but they would be bored lol

Good for your brother. We never know what can happen. I'm sure you could have busted your way out of your coop one way or another.

 

[Molpet]

Good for your brother. We never know what can happen. I'm sure you could have busted your way out of your coop one way or another.

If it hadn't been frozen down I could have rolled it on its side. It's a hoop coop with no floor. But with a ft of snow locking it down, I think calling 911 would have been quicker

 

[STACEYH]

I usually call Jenny Craig,, and ask how many calories will digging this hole burn??

Spoiler: Disclaimer,, ☺☺☺

I'm well aware,,, but could not resist to have some giggles.. .. Maybe its the winter boredom doing it View attachment 2987924

 

[BReeder!]

Tree roots may make those distances much shorter. I use to do landscaping in my younger years. Alot of people don't think about what is needed for an adult plant and place them in the wrong places. The worst is placing a tree a few feet from water lines or foundations. the roots destroy both and the home owners get a huge bill for their mistake. Always call julie when you plant so you know where not to dig or plant to close to the underground lines and pipes.

I was at least aware of foundation and water pipe risks. I also have had JULIE out before so I know where all the pipes and lines are for the most part. I'm that that incapable. I just didn't realize that I wouldn't be able to contain this peach tree to the snake size I initially wanted. It's still a small tree, but at around 15' it is much larger than the 8' vision I had. I do think I will be able to contain it with proper pruning (learning that still obviously) to the current height and maintain a productively bearing tree. Not it's a matter of encouraging growth of the right manner and keeping tabs on new growth each year to know where fruit will be forming the next year.