Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[Dreamzchaser]

The price of construction materials has soared, and sheds that previously would have been under $1000 are now much more expensive. It also makes building your own a lot more costly.

Totally agree with you!

 

[Dreamzchaser]

Too expensive. Well, going to bed because I am not sleeping well with the girls. Tomorrow need to check my paperwork because I have an upcoming appointment at Ann Arbor soon. Good night!

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Storage...Outdoor-Storage-Sheds-Wood-Sheds/N-5yc1vZbu93

https://www.lowes.com/pl/Wood-storage-sheds-Sheds-Sheds-outdoor-storage-Outdoors/4294612522

 

[Frankiegirl]

Is this for me or for Riss? If for me, that is the coop I bought and very disappointed for it to be so tiny. I have to see how I will build from that. Probably towards to other side where there is no opening door, I think. I have to re-asses it because it is not convincing. States is for up to 6 hens but no way I am putting 6 hens in that little place. I will leave them in the guest room for that matter, lol
On my way to see how in the world I get on a list for the stupid vaccine. I also have a place to check out. See you gals later.

I did the same thing you did with a coop so dont be too hard on yourself. You’ll get some good advice here that will be helpful. Keep the faith and enjoy your chicks. And....I LOVE YOUR PROPERTY!!!! Beautiful spot to soak in nature.

 

[Frankiegirl]

Thank you. I wish had more land not to use but to comply with ordinances. I was hoping not just chickens but also a goat or 2. But for that I need to have 5 acres. Went to a place in Freemont but the coops are over 1k and no protection nor run. I think I need to be more thinker and begin working.

On the pallets, yes, sounds like a good idea and in the town of Hart, the ace can give me pallets. Will have to do it that way and spend the money on tools and a bit of materials. View attachment 2562525
Just got them out for a bit. They pecking the ground but watching me closely. I guess they don't want me to leave them. Will be back later from the main computer. Cell is too small.

My godmother’s sister lives in Rothbury! If you don’t mind, I will send her a message and see if she knows anyone that has a shed they are willing to part with or some pallets to get your compost started!! You never know what treasures are out there.

 

[Folly's place]

Also there are good ideas for hoop coops on this site, made with cattle panels. They can be made predator proof and tall enough to be user friendly, and take much less lumber to build.
Mary

 

[Dreamzchaser]

Beautiful spot to soak in nature.

Michelle, it is indeed what I needed to hear this morning. Was thinking of my drive back from Freemont and google drove me through the back roads. All I saw was farms and lands and so much beautiful country. I was praying this morning and saying how wonderful creation was made to the point of just a canvas of beauty where little details come together. My backyard does have an extension of that peace. But, I am going to interrupt it with chickens and a chicken coop,

Wish I had a handyman. My X is a weird person. I still love him but will not tell him.

 

[Dreamzchaser]

My godmother’s sister lives in Rothbury! If you don’t mind, I will send her a message and see if she knows anyone that has a shed they are willing to part with or some pallets to get your compost started!! You never know what treasures are out there.

Sure Michelle, I am all alone here. My neighbors are very nice. I had to go for throat surgery in December, a month after I moved, and they plowed my entrance while I was gone. I have cooked for them and still owe them tremendously because that was an act of love and can never repay.
You can come over, everyone can come over. I love cooking!!!!
Come ready for some Puerto Rican cuisine!!!

oh, not that I say this, just remembered that my sister told me that I should do an "alambique" that is the Indian name for a "moonshine" processing area, She is crazy thinking that Ii have never done anything illegal and I would start now!!!

 

[Dreamzchaser]

Also there are good ideas for hoop coops on this site, made with cattle panels. They can be made predator proof and tall enough to be user friendly, and take much less lumber to build.
Mary

Thank you Mary, I will do a search for coops.

 

[Sally PB]

My neighbors are very nice. I had to go for throat surgery in December, a month after I moved, and they plowed my entrance while I was gone. I have cooked for them and still owe them tremendously because that was an act of love and can never repay.

Good neighbors are a huge blessing! I'm on a dead end road in the middle of nowhere, and there are four other houses near me. I have told all my neighbors that if they need help, I am here! If the $#!+ hits the fan, who will be here faster, the police, the fire department, an ambulance, or a neighbor? If you need help at 2am, pound on my door.

I would feel terrible if one of them needed help, but didn't ask, "because they didn't want to bother me."

A couple years ago, we had a power outage in the middle of January. My neighbor's wife and kids went to stay with friends who had power, and he stayed to keep the woodstove going so the pipes wouldn't freeze. I knew he was low on firewood, so I hauled a sled full over to him. The look of gratitude in his eyes when he opened the front door was all I needed.

 

[riss]

Good Morning Everyone! Supposed to be a high of 67 here today Ducks are doing well and getting very big. They are almost out of their Mazuri waterfowl starter food and curious if I should buy another bag or switch them over to something else for more adult ducks. They are 2 and a half weeks old.