Long time no see everyone!
Sorry for being MIA
I've just spent the last couple of hours catching up, it's 2am now and I'll comment in the morning
Hi Min!
Should I buy eggs or wait it out?
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Hi Min!
Hi Min! how's everything??
the neighbor and I are going to build the duck/chicken house/pen/run...starting next week, we're also going to redo a length of fencing between our 2 properties because it's going to fall over if the winds keep up. even if the winds don't keep up... it's pretty sad looking.
anyway, I picked up a nice miter saw and a nail gun today. will be ordering lumber for both projects tomorrow or Friday.
the duckies are so stinkin' cute. getting big, 2 of them are already as big as 3-4 month old chickens, and they're only just about 2 weeks old. Sweet Pea is proportionately smaller as always... I do think Sweet Pea is about 4 days younger than the other 2.
they sure are smart little poopers! we have a good routine and they follow it to a T. they never leave the shower stall, although they can, and if they were chicks, surely would have and would have pooped all over the entire bathroom.
AND they share food.
Nicely.
I know when they reach early maturity, I will have an issue if I have 2 drakes and 1 duck.. but seriously... can't be all that much worse than randy Spring roosters... they ripped the top of my Olive's head off...remember? they're horrible. I can have a Drake Jail. Hopefully, if I do have a duck hen, she'll tolerate the chicken hens as company when she's separated from the boys.
so, it's been a pokey start to building, but it's going to be the Cadillac of Coops when it's finished!
the neighbor and I are going to build the duck/chicken house/pen/run...starting next week, we're also going to redo a length of fencing between our 2 properties because it's going to fall over if the winds keep up. even if the winds don't keep up... it's pretty sad looking.
anyway, I picked up a nice miter saw and a nail gun today. will be ordering lumber for both projects tomorrow or Friday.
the duckies are so stinkin' cute. getting big, 2 of them are already as big as 3-4 month old chickens, and they're only just about 2 weeks old. Sweet Pea is proportionately smaller as always... I do think Sweet Pea is about 4 days younger than the other 2.
they sure are smart little poopers! we have a good routine and they follow it to a T. they never leave the shower stall, although they can, and if they were chicks, surely would have and would have pooped all over the entire bathroom.
AND they share food.
so, it's been a pokey start to building, but it's going to be the Cadillac of Coops when it's finished!
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So happy to see you back w birds Cheeka! My thoughts for your losses!!! It's always hard to lose a chicken! I always thought you might lose Rumples Scrambles when she first got injured. Love that she's still hatching!
Welcome Min!! Good to see you back!
Well I sold 3 baby piggies! They'll be going for pets so super happy about that! I think this means I should get more!
Not sure hubby feels the same way!
Hubby built me my birthday present finally!
Starting to see signs of spring everywhere with the plants! Can't wait to start planting....
Welcome Min!! Good to see you back!
Well I sold 3 baby piggies! They'll be going for pets so super happy about that! I think this means I should get more!
Hubby built me my birthday present finally!
Starting to see signs of spring everywhere with the plants! Can't wait to start planting....
Belated happy birthday, clindz!! That is some present! What are you going to plant first?
Happy Birthday clindz! That garden is awesome, years of enjoyment and healthy eating ahead!
The ducks got outside for the first time yesterday and building started today! Posts are cemented in the ground...so technically, building starts in 4 days
The ducks got outside for the first time yesterday and building started today! Posts are cemented in the ground...so technically, building starts in 4 days
https://www.backyardchickens.com/content/type/61/id/7798297/width/200/height/400[/IMG[IMG]https://www.backyardchickens.com/content/type/61/id/7798299/width/200/height/400[/OMG
she couldn't wait til the pool was filled...and she fed them peas in there too.
I ordered all the supplies I need to build their house. All redwood except the floorboards, because I won't pay 25 bucks a board x 27 boards to avoid pressure treated wood...the floor is going to be Douglas Fir. I only have to pick up the hardware cloth and whatever I decide to use to attach it, those v shaped nails or nuts, bolts and washers...anyway, it will last for ages and cost less than the prefab coop that would have required $500 in reinforcement. Lumber will be delivered on Friday, construction over the weekend!
she couldn't wait til the pool was filled...and she fed them peas in there too.
I ordered all the supplies I need to build their house. All redwood except the floorboards, because I won't pay 25 bucks a board x 27 boards to avoid pressure treated wood...the floor is going to be Douglas Fir. I only have to pick up the hardware cloth and whatever I decide to use to attach it, those v shaped nails or nuts, bolts and washers...anyway, it will last for ages and cost less than the prefab coop that would have required $500 in reinforcement. Lumber will be delivered on Friday, construction over the weekend!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/content/type/61/id/7798299/width/200/height/400[/OMG she couldn't wait til the pool was filled...and she fed them peas in there too. I ordered all the supplies I need to build their house. All redwood except the floorboards, because I won't pay 25 bucks a board x 27 boards to avoid pressure treated wood...the floor is going to be Douglas Fir. I only have to pick up the hardware cloth and whatever I decide to use to attach it, those v shaped nails or nuts, bolts and washers...anyway, it will last for ages and cost less than the prefab coop that would have required $500 in reinforcement. Lumber will be delivered on Friday, construction over the weekend![/QUOTE]
Hahahaa! Looks like they are saying [I]the water is cold!!! [/I]One of my best memories was letting my Phoebe's ducklings swim in the outdoor bathtub. So much fun! Wrangler is going to have the best time with them! I can't wait t see your coop. You mentioned the neighbor... are they also building a coop and getting chickens? I was thinking you could have some Brutus and Neffie eggs sent out to incubate. [IMG]https://www.backyardchickens.com/styles/byc-smilies/love.gif
Also meant to ask how your dad was doing. Pneumonia is no fun.
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Wow!! That's an amazing garden. I have garden envy!
My dad is back to himself, doing great, thank goodness!
Can't wait to move them out. I'm allergic to down.
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Looks like you tired them out real good!
Is the one with the pink bill a different breed?
Is the one with the pink bill a different breed?
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