Ribh's D'Coopage

[MaryJanet]

It's still Caturday somewhere, right?

 

[RoyalChick]

It's still Caturday somewhere, right?

It is! So glad she likes the wicker basket.
This silly cat goes in to the one I don’t use any more (though maybe I will repurpose it for chickens).

 

[MaryJanet]

It is! So glad she likes the wicker basket.
This silly cat goes in to the one I don’t use any more (though maybe I will repurpose it for chickens).
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It looks a good size for a chicken.

 

[Ribh]

I need to move my girls. It is already warming up & the only real shelter is under the steps & the small Moriah bush. Eight chickens under there is a tight squeeze. The back yard is lovely. I will have to risk the fencing, I think.

 

[BDutch]

I need to move my girls. It is already warming up & the only real shelter is under the steps & the small Moriah bush. Eight chickens under there is a tight squeeze. The back yard is lovely. I will have to risk the fencing, I think.
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Any idea what the risks are?

If you dont have a good feeling about moving them: can’t you put up a tarp or parasol until you have a fence in the backyard?

 

[Ribh]

Today I bit the bullet & started on the chicken coop.
It all would have been much easier with 2 people & I think I will need a chappie to tighten everything before I attach the wire.​

I'm not sure what happened; I'm notorious for misunderstanding instructions, but I thought I had just ordered the coop but seem to have ended up with several extensions. I am not unhappy about that as it turns out. It will keep the girls safe & confined with plenty of space.​

 

[Ribh]

And for those of you who enjoy the sunsets...​

 

[MaryJanet]

Today I bit the bullet & started on the chicken coop.
It all would have been much easier with 2 people & I think I will need a chappie to tighten everything before I attach the wire.​

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I'm not sure what happened; I'm notorious for misunderstanding instructions, but I thought I had just ordered the coop but seem to have ended up with several extensions. I am not unhappy about that as it turns out. It will keep the girls safe & confined with plenty of space.​

I'm not very good with dimensions. I find size hard to imagine and prefer to see things in context. So, that step ladder is really helping me out.

That's looking a great suze for your flock!

 

[Perris]

It all would have been much easier with 2 people & I think I will need a chappie to tighten everything before I attach the wire.

I hope you find a willing helper among your new neighbours soon. There are times when we all need a hand, and this is one such for you. Better to build it right than build it fast.

 

[BDutch]

Today I bit the bullet & started on the chicken coop.
It all would have been much easier with 2 people & I think I will need a chappie to tighten everything before I attach the wire.​

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I'm not sure what happened; I'm notorious for misunderstanding instructions, but I thought I had just ordered the coop but seem to have ended up with several extensions. I am not unhappy about that as it turns out. It will keep the girls safe & confined with plenty of space.​

Time to invite a few neighbours for a small ‘new to the neighbourhood’ party or invite them one by one for a simple coffee ️ or tea with cookies .
Sure there is at least one who likes to give a helping hand when they find out how nice this new neighbour is.