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[tweetr1979]

So I made some modifications on my brooder that I thought I would share. I mounted the PVC water, feeder and constructed a drawer I plan to fill with sand or kitty litter to make it easier to keep it clean.

Oh wow, I really like that! Nice job

 

[LFchixranch]

Oh wow, I really like that! Nice job

Ty, hopefully it works for 6 weeks. I got the idea for the drawer from an Aussie that I have been following, bens-hens. He is alot like you, first time chicken farmer learning as he goes. Here's a link to his thread https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ns-the-highs-the-lows-and-pics-of-our-journey. I have also been following another Aussie's thread Oz, He is transporting eggs from Cali to his home in the Phillapeens where his wife and children live. They both are a really great read. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...k-out-of-here-a-diary-of-a-crazy-chicken-man/.

 

[barbiegirl]

Anyone near the Poconos breed koi or have koi for sale? My hubby wants a Budo Goromo koi. Willing to drive an hour or so for pickup.

 

[LisaYolkUm]

So I made some modifications on my brooder that I thought I would share. I mounted the PVC water, feeder and constructed a drawer I plan to fill with sand or kitty litter to make it easier to keep it clean.

looks nice and professional! don't you like it when a plan comes together?

 

[LisaYolkUm]

update on my coop construction project...........creep!

I have been working on the "back deck" of the dresser...................turns out this coop will be more like a triple wide than a regular dresser! ( who knew?)

I have been putting miscellaneous boards of various thicknesses and lengths together to create a back wall............I think it works.........
I have the floor board
and a side wall.

I have 2 posts that are supporting the walls and hopefully will contribute to a roof...........once I figure out HOW!!!

I also have put together roof boards for the back deck.

This may sound like a long winded way of saying I almost made a rectangle out the back -----but I have you all know this is hard work and ITS HOT........and I have to find the pieces first.

Luckily as I was on my way out to home depot today to buy some supplies .............my neighbor was having a tool and yard sale! I got more wood, screws, hinges, even blades for my saw, some pvc pipe with the cap, and a few hand saws I liked! This was surely convenient!

Now I am rehydrating, cooling off, and wondering if I can move the project in two pieces to its designated location to continue construction. It will be too heavy to move as one unit!

I will have pictures ---------but at this point I just don't.

I also have to figure out how to put hinges on and make a door for one wall..........hope its as easy as just attach the hinges on one piece and then line up on the other...........tell me it is?

I did score some free linoleum the other day.............so I want to put that on the floor too!

I still have not begun the run! or the lean too roof.............gonna have to use a plastic tarp until I build the roof.

I hope I will get to the chicken part soon!

 

[wingstone]

Quote: x2...I may be the only one left to follow thru with this,,,,I just have to many birds...that's alot of blood.

Well slap me silly, and tickle me with a feather! How did I forget what a Tetra Tint was? Thank you, Bruce and Wing!!:
I like the tetra tint, they are great birds

Hello y'all. Lol. Just got back from vacation to find that my hubby, who couldn't go, never collected any eggs. What should, or what can i do with all of these eggs now? Are they safe for consumption?

as hot as the weather has been, i would boil them off and feed back to the birds.....surprised no one went broody with those eggs.

 

[wingstone]

Has anyone heard from Silkie, I have eggs for her but need to confirm address

 

[PAchickenlover]

Here is the basket of eggs I collected when I got home. I am thinking about putting the eggs back in the coop after I mark the eggs.

 

[Blarneyeggs]

update on my coop construction project...........creep!

I have been working on the "back deck" of the dresser...................turns out this coop will be more like a triple wide than a regular dresser! ( who knew?)

I have been putting miscellaneous boards of various thicknesses and lengths together to create a back wall............I think it works.........
I have the floor board
and a side wall.

I have 2 posts that are supporting the walls and hopefully will contribute to a roof...........once I figure out HOW!!!

I also have put together roof boards for the back deck.

This may sound like a long winded way of saying I almost made a rectangle out the back -----but I have you all know this is hard work and ITS HOT........and I have to find the pieces first.

Luckily as I was on my way out to home depot today to buy some supplies .............my neighbor was having a tool and yard sale! I got more wood, screws, hinges, even blades for my saw, some pvc pipe with the cap, and a few hand saws I liked! This was surely convenient!

Now I am rehydrating, cooling off, and wondering if I can move the project in two pieces to its designated location to continue construction. It will be too heavy to move as one unit!

I will have pictures ---------but at this point I just don't.

I also have to figure out how to put hinges on and make a door for one wall..........hope its as easy as just attach the hinges on one piece and then line up on the other...........tell me it is?

I did score some free linoleum the other day.............so I want to put that on the floor too!

I still have not begun the run! or the lean too roof.............gonna have to use a plastic tarp until I build the roof.

I hope I will get to the chicken part soon!

Tarps are a girl's best friend. Hardware can get pretty expensive, we have a Habitat for Humanity store near us, so I check there for hinges and stuff from time to time.

I'm almost completely finished the run on the coop we got from Craig's List I have before and after shots...








ATTN: RACCOONS -

 

[LisaYolkUm]

love that basket of eggs!


So I am reviewing the info in the breeds section-----as I get excited about actually getting my chickens!

My top favorites are: Easter Egger, Barred Rock, Gold laced Wyandotte, light Sussex, and Marans.

I also like Olive Eggers, New Hampshire, Partridge Plymouth Rock, and Barnevelder.

These views are based on info in the Breeds sections.

I probably can only have 5 max ----maybe 4-5?
If I get a 5 different chicken breeds-----will they get along? Or do they need a like minded chicken to share space with?

I loved the Gold laced Wyandotte that Stake has...........totally loved her---so beautiful!

I want the easter egger for the different color egg, same idea with the olive egger( not sure how easy it is to get them)..............I like the way the barred rocks look.
Marans with dark brown eggs---that sounds cool too!


I am not particularly fond of the feathery legged varieties............and I am hoping for friendly social birds..............

loved to hear your experiences with any of the above!