I took advantage of the beautiful weather.we had this weekend to get some more work done on the Banty Shanty:
First, and most important, had to position signage.
Ok, so, onto the more substantial stuff:
Got some hardware cloth on all the windows (have the holes in my hands to prove it):
Got the nesting boxes done (view from the inside):
From the outside. Now, here's the "fun" part. There are 2 ways you can gather the eggs. The lower door:
Or, if you're feeling a bit more "adventurous," you can gather the eggs thru the top door:
Just make sure you put the lid down before you go:
What's a Shanty without an Outhouse!
Interesting outhouse facts. When outhouses were first established in the 1800s, a lot of folks couldn't read. Therefore, in order to tell the difference, a women's outhouse had the crescent moon, whereas the men's outhouse had a star.
First, and most important, had to position signage.
Ok, so, onto the more substantial stuff:
Got some hardware cloth on all the windows (have the holes in my hands to prove it):
Got the nesting boxes done (view from the inside):
From the outside. Now, here's the "fun" part. There are 2 ways you can gather the eggs. The lower door:
Or, if you're feeling a bit more "adventurous," you can gather the eggs thru the top door:
Just make sure you put the lid down before you go:
What's a Shanty without an Outhouse!
Interesting outhouse facts. When outhouses were first established in the 1800s, a lot of folks couldn't read. Therefore, in order to tell the difference, a women's outhouse had the crescent moon, whereas the men's outhouse had a star.
