Sounds like a very good weekend Buster, we processed 150 ears of corn, countless squash, 17 quarts of kraut, bought another deep freeze, moved the incubator, hatcher, and sorting table and set up the pantry to support all the canned goods.
Thank you! Im happy you like them.
it was good to meet you and every one else there also. cant wait for the next meetI just wanted to make myself clear on something I said earlier about the auction. I thought Joe and Old Cowboy did a wonderful job as hosts. They did everything they were supposed to do, especially on such short notice. I was going to buy some chickens twice and on one bid that won, the guy changed his mind and said he wouldn't go that low. It was $3.00 less than his original asking price. I just felt like if he didn't want to sell them at that price, he should have made that clear beforehand because I do understand what a reserve price is but thought since they were taking lower bids that the seller was willing to part with them for a bit less since no one else was bidding. This in NO WAY had anything to with the emcee and auctioneer. They were trying to be as helpful as they could so thank you Joe and Old Cowboy for a job well done. I am still learning about the auction process so I am in no way an expert on this either.
I thought the whole event was wonderful. I really enjoyed myself other than the heat. I agree that the middle of the barn was much warmer than other parts. I personally did not come prepared. I should have brought more food, drinks and a big ole fan! Live and Learn though. I will be better prepared for the next meet.
Next time I really need to focus on talking to a few more people but for those that I did get to talk to, it was a pleasure to meet you all. My grandson is gonna love the OEGB's I bought. When I got home, my kids said "Don't tell me, you got more chickens!"
As a result, I have been working hard all day to build some smaller coops for the Bantams. I am building a 4 X 8 run with a 2 X 4' coop area for the trio. I'm gonna build three of them. Pray for me, I'm gonna need it! I am sooooo exhausted from working on it all day but wouldn't change a thing. I love my chickens! Already thinking about more chickens and coops I am still wanting! Back to work tomorrow.
By the way, I commend all of you that have built smaller A-frame coops. Tried it and absolutely COULD NOT figure out how to get my angles right with the height I needed. I could get the angles right on the bottom base but couldn't figure out how to get them together at the right height. Decided to go with a rectangular box type coop. It's not straight either but I'm no carpenter. I am getting better at all of the time and I did my best. Will take some pics and post them in a day or two.
I was just on pinterest and a friend had pinned this site. . . .www.jarstore.com IDK if that will help?
By the way, as most of you know, I am afraid of the circular saw so I went and bought a jigsaw. It is not a perfect cutting tool but is much easier than the handsaw. Seems to be working pretty good so far.CJarvis.
Thank you so much for the plans. I can cut a 45 degree angle so MAYBE, JUST MAYBE, I will be able to follow your plans and start an A-frame as soon as I complete this saltbox of a pen I'm working on. Having the lengths of the lumber is a huge help to me. That was my main problem. Not know how long the A boards should be for the width of the pen. Thank you. Thank you.
Well, gotta get ready for work. You all have a great day!
thanks for sharing! i think it was quite a sucess!! and you have quite the auction style!
Ha! You'd call him "The Brig" for short, of course. Edited to add: Although, if you don't want to name him that, my little Cochin roo is going wanting for a name.Tracey, I think I'll go with something simpler for a name haha! You crack me up-your new Frizzle has her own web page?? Even my Serama is jealous now
