STORM PREP! Big Nor-Easter coming a day earlier than expected, soooo, we're battening down the hatches now:
1. Removing the HW cloth dividing wall separating my eight youngsters from the main flock. Their half of the set-up will be a muddy, windy mess by nightfall, so they need access to the large coop for protection. It's only been three days, so I'm concerned. I may pull the two young cockerels completely. They'll stand a better chance of integrating if they go with the six pullets, but I don't want them beaten up when I can't be out there to intercede.
2. Adding an extra roosting bar to the main coop so the youngsters have LOTS of room to stay away from the "Big Girls" & the two grown roosters.
3. Moving vehicles out from under large trees and removing potential projectiles from the yard and front porch - stacking lumber from a demolished swing-set and taking down tarps and flags - no sailing allowed!