Kristen’s Chickens and Farming Ventures

[BY Bob]

I'm new to the forum world so whats the consensus on replying to older Posts? Does everyone stick to just the recent posts?

Paul from Delmarva

I love when people reply to my old posts. It brings up memories, all good, some happy, some sad. There are not a lot of rules around here except share about your chickens.

 

[Kris5902]

Hi @pspatbyc welcome and thanks for joining in! One thing I find helpful when commenting on an older post, is to try and make sure to “quote” the post. I’ve been a little occupied lately and falling behind on threads quite a bit, so you may see me making what seems like random late replies to things. At least when I remember to quote the post it sort of makes sense (then 3 pages later I see someone already solved the “issue” ) I’m hoping to be back commenting and updating regularly soon... just a final push on this last project to get it hopefully rental ready for February.

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

Hi @pspatbyc welcome and thanks for joining in! One thing I find helpful when commenting on an older post, is to try and make sure to “quote” the post. I’ve been a little occupied lately and falling behind on threads quite a bit, so you may see me making what seems like random late replies to things. At least when I remember to quote the post it sort of makes sense (then 3 pages later I see someone already solved the “issue” ) I’m hoping to be back commenting and updating regularly soon... just a final push on this last project to get it hopefully rental ready for February.

Hey Kris, can you pop over to Ribh's thread? I need your incubating expertise. Thank you!!!

 

[mixedUPturk]

On these chatty threads it really doesn't matter. If there's something you want to comment on, go for it. However if you want information in one of the other forums you are better to begin a new thread rather than resurrecting an old one. If there is a good thread or article someone is sure to redirect you. Hope that helps.

Hi @pspatbyc welcome and thanks for joining in! One thing I find helpful when commenting on an older post, is to try and make sure to “quote” the post. I’ve been a little occupied lately and falling behind on threads quite a bit, so you may see me making what seems like random late replies to things. At least when I remember to quote the post it sort of makes sense (then 3 pages later I see someone already solved the “issue” ) I’m hoping to be back commenting and updating regularly soon... just a final push on this last project to get it hopefully rental ready for February.

looking forward to your full time return!

 

[Kris5902]

So not exactly chicken related... but we have had a ton of rain and wind. I plan on fixing these tarps once the wood had dried out again. Here are our exterior walls:

I’m really hoping the rain stops soon, and that things haven’t gotten too soggy.

And this feeder is supposed to stop the cows from pooping in their hay... as you can see it’s a resounding success. Cows Pictured are Ghost, Idjet, and 48 is the one standing in the feeder. “You’re doing it wrong!”

Also today I got some expert carpentry advice on my chicken tractors (thanks Les!), so that build thread came in really handy for describing the issue and trouble shooting solutions to it. I’m going to have to do an update on it. Tractor #2 is starting to succumb to the same design flaw as #3 did regarding the axels and the weight on such soggy nasty ground.

 

[aart]

“You’re doing it wrong!”

so that build thread came in really handy for describing the issue and trouble shooting solutions to it.

Link?!

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

You are a dedicated reader. These threads are definately worth the read though. They are great slices of life with chickens.

These are not slices @BY Bob, these are the whole cake!

G'day @pspatbyc

 

[pspatbyc]

So not exactly chicken related... but we have had a ton of rain and wind. I plan on fixing these tarps once the wood had dried out again. Here are our exterior walls:
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I’m really hoping the rain stops soon, and that things haven’t gotten too soggy.

And this feeder is supposed to stop the cows from pooping in their hay... as you can see it’s a resounding success. Cows Pictured are Ghost, Idjet, and 48 is the one standing in the feeder. “You’re doing it wrong!”
View attachment 2015628

Also today I got some expert carpentry advice on my chicken tractors (thanks Les!), so that build thread came in really handy for describing the issue and trouble shooting solutions to it. I’m going to have to do an update on it. Tractor #2 is starting to succumb to the same design flaw as #3 did regarding the axels and the weight on such soggy nasty ground.

LOL - My tractors are very similar to yours and I my tractors have become stuck in the soft ground too . Also got some mice that dug a moat around them. Going to have to wrap a tow strap down low and pull it out with my truck. I'm not sure a bigger set of tires will help either. Maybe a set of sled runners

 

[Kris5902]

Link?!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/posts/21144967
It’s the one I did back in March... I haven’t updated it yet... but the suggestions included a different type of screws (maybe) running the axel the full width of the tractor, blocking out the corners, and running angled braces at the front of the roosting box. Tractor #2 is also failing in the same manner #3 did, so I’m thinking I will wait until it breaks to fix it and update the thread then...

 

[Kris5902]

LOL - My tractors are very similar to yours and I my tractors have become stuck in the soft ground too . Also got some mice that dug a moat around them. Going to have to wrap a tow strap down low and pull it out with my truck. I'm not sure a bigger set of tires will help either. Maybe a set of sled runners

Less rain would help too, here at least! I would love to see some pictures of your tractors. I find when they get a little stuck getting a hand and pushing the back while pulling the front helps. Part of the issues I’m seeing is also the entire bottom runner is twisting from the weight of the roosting box end and the lack of length on the inside of the tractor