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Exited for spring!! I'm gonna hatch some peeps! Does anyone else do natural hatchings? Do they turn out ok?
 
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Finally! Pics! I put a 3rd light in the shed, so I got pics while I was out there doing that and chores.
The shed is almost done. Almost...


Left side from the front. The 2x4's and windows were supposed to go in the south facing wall before it got cold. Ooops.
There are 2 totes under the first set of cages holding a lot of dishes, waters, feeders, the new vents (ooops again), meds that don't freeze, ect. My cages are under the 2nd one.


Right side - the south facing wall. Outdoor cats' feeder & waterer, cat/chicken carriers and misc stuff under these cages.
The cans are my chicken feed. There is grit and oyster shell in the buckets. Look! The timer for the lights is on the wall, too! It's working. I collected 5 eggs today!


Down the aisle. Three pens on the right (5x5, 4.5x5, 3.5x5) and 2 on the left (both are 6.5x5). The aisle needs finished (that 1' open section and the 5' solid plywood bottom will be pine tongue and groove and enclosed so I can use the aisle for a pen, too. It's 4'4"x13" and I am going to squeeze my 19 Ameraucanas in there. They are housed in a smaller area now... I just hope they don't realize they can get over the walls into the other pens. If so, they will go back out to the big 10x10 shed. I was trying to get everyone consolidated into one building for winter. Other than the geese and turkeys, I think I may be able to pull it off!


View from the back in the aisle out to the front of the shed. I wish I had used the pine tongue and groove on both sides now.

I did sweep it, but the birds made a mess already. I still have some molting and they really enjoyed dust bathing in the new shavings. And the dust! I didn't get the new vents in in time so the back window is cracked and I will have to be very vigilante on the condition of the pens now. I bought myself a new shop vac just for the shed for the winter to help with cleaning pens and clean up the dust.
 
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Finally! Pics! I put a 3rd light in the shed, so I got pics while I was out there doing that and chores.
The shed is almost done. Almost...


Left side from the front. The 2x4's and windows were supposed to go in the south facing wall before it got cold. Ooops.
There are 2 totes under the first set of cages holding a lot of dishes, waters, feeders, the new vents (ooops again), meds that don't freeze, ect. My cages are under the 2nd one.


Right side - the south facing wall. Outdoor cats' feeder & waterer, cat/chicken carriers and misc stuff under these cages.
The cans are my chicken feed. There is grit and oyster shell in the buckets. Look! The timer for the lights is on the wall, too! It's working. I collected 5 eggs today!


Down the aisle. Three pens on the right (5x5, 4.5x5, 3.5x5) and 2 on the left (both are 6.5x5). The aisle needs finished (that 1' open section and the 5' solid plywood bottom will be pine tongue and groove and enclosed so I can use the aisle for a pen, too. It's 4'4"x13" and I am going to squeeze my 19 Ameraucanas in there. They are housed in a smaller area now... I just hope they don't realize they can get over the walls into the other pens. If so, they will go back out to the big 10x10 shed. I was trying to get everyone consolidated into one building for winter. Other than the geese and turkeys, I think I may be able to pull it off!


View from the back in the aisle out to the front of the shed. I wish I had used the pine tongue and groove on both sides now.

I did sweep it, but the birds made a mess already. I still have some molting and they really enjoyed dust bathing in the new shavings. And the dust! I didn't get the new vents in in time so the back window is cracked and I will have to be very vigilante on the condition of the pens now. I bought myself a new shop vac just for the shed for the winter to help with cleaning pens and clean up the dust.
This is just awesome !!!!
 
Wingstone - bass pro isn't much further than HD of they ship to the store. If live to find an old sink with a drain board.

Somewhere I saw a do it yourself for operated water valve that would finish it off.

You do so many birds, you deserve it!
Hubby has been seeing these advertised alot lately, and thinks we should get one, or rather I should get one, not his part of the process.
 
You are the bigger person by ignoring them and they won't get as much satisfaction from their little digs at you if you don't react. HOWEVER, having said that, if and when your DS and DD start realizing that the relatives are being mean to them, all bets are off. Picking on children and possibly effecting their self-esteem is NOT acceptable in my world. IN FACT, if you need some back-up, I will be more than happy to attend the next family get-together as your kids adopted auntie and have at them. Of course, when I get that mad, all bets are off on whether or not I will be able to do so politely.
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You are simply, the best! The kids and I have had some hard discussions about the behavior there, and although I land on the 'respect your elders' side of the fence, they were told that it's not okay to be insulted and when an adult hurts your feelings you are absolutely in the right to tell them so.

Quote: 'Drunken Sailor' Bwahahaha!! ~yer hired!!
 
Exited for spring!! I'm gonna hatch some peeps! Does anyone else do natural hatchings? Do they turn out ok?
Hiya WillowTree…by 'natural hatchings' do you mean using a broody hen? Heck yes! lots of us on here do. My broody hatch rates are WAY higher than anything I do in an incubator. The tricky part can be socializing the chicks, if you've got a personable broody that will 'tell' her chicks to come to you with scratch, you're golden. If you've got a meanie broody that attacks you every time you come near her or the chicks….well….it's a bit unfortunate.

Finally! Pics! I put a 3rd light in the shed, so I got pics while I was out there doing that and chores.
The shed is almost done. Almost...


Left side from the front. The 2x4's and windows were supposed to go in the south facing wall before it got cold. Ooops.
There are 2 totes under the first set of cages holding a lot of dishes, waters, feeders, the new vents (ooops again), meds that don't freeze, ect. My cages are under the 2nd one.


Right side - the south facing wall. Outdoor cats' feeder & waterer, cat/chicken carriers and misc stuff under these cages.
The cans are my chicken feed. There is grit and oyster shell in the buckets. Look! The timer for the lights is on the wall, too! It's working. I collected 5 eggs today!


Down the aisle. Three pens on the right (5x5, 4.5x5, 3.5x5) and 2 on the left (both are 6.5x5). The aisle needs finished (that 1' open section and the 5' solid plywood bottom will be pine tongue and groove and enclosed so I can use the aisle for a pen, too. It's 4'4"x13" and I am going to squeeze my 19 Ameraucanas in there. They are housed in a smaller area now... I just hope they don't realize they can get over the walls into the other pens. If so, they will go back out to the big 10x10 shed. I was trying to get everyone consolidated into one building for winter. Other than the geese and turkeys, I think I may be able to pull it off!


View from the back in the aisle out to the front of the shed. I wish I had used the pine tongue and groove on both sides now.

I did sweep it, but the birds made a mess already. I still have some molting and they really enjoyed dust bathing in the new shavings. And the dust! I didn't get the new vents in in time so the back window is cracked and I will have to be very vigilante on the condition of the pens now. I bought myself a new shop vac just for the shed for the winter to help with cleaning pens and clean up the dust.
WAY too awesome! Having a lil coop envy going on here...



WING…I thought you were headed to the Dragon tonight? I was going to try to catch up with you there, but was way too tired and comfortable….read: in my jammies.
 
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http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Folding-Processing-Table/product/1309191635/

we are thinking of adding this to our processing supplies..
right now I have a table with a piece of formica counter top on, which I cover with a trash bag each time, then I just spray it down with a bleach mixture when done....but this would be alot better since I would have running water instead of dipping buckets......

Ray you have seen and used the equipment, what you think of adding this...

home depot would be local and has the same thing for 20 more, not thrilled about shipping something like this so the extra may be worth it.

Wow! I just checked this out. It is totally worth it, no matter which way you go.
I have seen small sinks that attach to a hose. They are smaller and shorter, but cost more. There are so many ways to be sure you don't run out of water with this. It seems so perfect! !
 

The first tray of salt dough ornaments are finished. The 2nd is about to go in...if my son ever finishes his last 2 ornaments.
Awesome! I love crafts for the holidays...really like how you decorated them!!
You are the bigger person by ignoring them and they won't get as much satisfaction from their little digs at you if you don't react. HOWEVER, having said that, if and when your DS and DD start realizing that the relatives are being mean to them, all bets are off. Picking on children and possibly effecting their self-esteem is NOT acceptable in my world. IN FACT, if you need some back-up, I will be more than happy to attend the next family get-together as your kids adopted auntie and have at them. Of course, when I get that mad, all bets are off on whether or not I will be able to do so politely.
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agreed.
Do you need any back up, I need to let the drunken sailor out on occasion.
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....GYB-Blarney!......Glad to hear you did get some eggs...Good luck with your hatch Blarney!!!
 
Finally! Pics! I put a 3rd light in the shed, so I got pics while I was out there doing that and chores.
The shed is almost done. Almost...


Left side from the front. The 2x4's and windows were supposed to go in the south facing wall before it got cold. Ooops.
There are 2 totes under the first set of cages holding a lot of dishes, waters, feeders, the new vents (ooops again), meds that don't freeze, ect. My cages are under the 2nd one.


Right side - the south facing wall. Outdoor cats' feeder & waterer, cat/chicken carriers and misc stuff under these cages.
The cans are my chicken feed. There is grit and oyster shell in the buckets. Look! The timer for the lights is on the wall, too! It's working. I collected 5 eggs today!


Down the aisle. Three pens on the right (5x5, 4.5x5, 3.5x5) and 2 on the left (both are 6.5x5). The aisle needs finished (that 1' open section and the 5' solid plywood bottom will be pine tongue and groove and enclosed so I can use the aisle for a pen, too. It's 4'4"x13" and I am going to squeeze my 19 Ameraucanas in there. They are housed in a smaller area now... I just hope they don't realize they can get over the walls into the other pens. If so, they will go back out to the big 10x10 shed. I was trying to get everyone consolidated into one building for winter. Other than the geese and turkeys, I think I may be able to pull it off!


View from the back in the aisle out to the front of the shed. I wish I had used the pine tongue and groove on both sides now.

I did sweep it, but the birds made a mess already. I still have some molting and they really enjoyed dust bathing in the new shavings. And the dust! I didn't get the new vents in in time so the back window is cracked and I will have to be very vigilante on the condition of the pens now. I bought myself a new shop vac just for the shed for the winter to help with cleaning pens and clean up the dust.
THIS is awesome! What a wonderful set-up !! Good for you!!
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Exited for spring!! I'm gonna hatch some peeps! Does anyone else do natural hatchings? Do they turn out ok?
hello & welcome
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...lots of people are hatching all kinds of ways here
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http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Folding-Processing-Table/product/1309191635/

we are thinking of adding this to our processing supplies..
right now I have a table with a piece of formica counter top on, which I cover with a trash bag each time, then I just spray it down with a bleach mixture when done....but this would be alot better since I would have running water instead of dipping buckets......

Ray you have seen and used the equipment, what you think of adding this...

home depot would be local and has the same thing for 20 more, not thrilled about shipping something like this so the extra may be worth it.
Wing- that is a great idea..and the cost is so minimal for the convenience!! This table would work for a lot of different things..Hummm.. this would be awesome for processing pretty much anything...and hunting season is upon us!
 

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