Texas

[lovingmyhens]

I am so ready for more chickens. Trying to convince my husband I need more. Once I convince him, at that time I will get more of a variety other than the two breeds (Wht Leghorns & Production Reds). We only have the Bantams because they were given to me. They are beautiful.

 I think our run is overkill because he used the same wire that we bought for the sides. Its very secure. I keep in mind that we have very safe chickens. The chickens probably laugh at the chicken hawks as they circle around above them.   I would have settled for the plastic type of netting. He always tells me...If you are going to do something, do it right the first time.

In the long run, I love it. He made me a chicken coop w/run and its great. He tells me our hens lay often because they are happy and feel safe!:yiipchick

Love this place! Truly a slice of heaven

 

[lovingmyhens]

That's truly a slice of heaven!

Hens, I'm sure your place is a slice of heaven but I was referring to Francis and her little miniatures-have no clue how that posted to your comment.

 

[Ms Jellybean]

I started looking at the big wheelbarrows with over-sized rubber wheels and such. I have a lot of rocks to move. Then I looked at shovels and rakes and blah...it looked like too much work so I bought this:



Best wheelbarrow/rake combo I've ever owned.

Very nice! I don't quite have the need for one of those, but I sure would like to have some fun with one. I could do some serious damage with one of those and I don't mean the good kind of damage.

Quote: It is very cute. Every Texas household should have one. It should be a state law.

Hens, I'm sure your place is a slice of heaven but I was referring to Francis and her little miniatures-have no clue how that posted to your comment.

It's Monday.

 

[Ms Jellybean]

I'm thinking about a new coop design (again!). I found this one (isn't it cute?) and thought more windows (bigger too) and vents and a dirt floor (better for DL). No cedar, so I can afford to build it. lol!

Thoughts?

 

[henless]

I've had it for about a year and half and it has seen a lot of use. It works great. The working parts are all metal, the wagon bed is heavy duty plastic. Really easy to clean and love the big tires. They go everywhere.

Thanks for the review. It's always nice to read a review when it's from someone who has actually used it. You never know about the online reviews. I'll have to use my wb for a while, but this will be my next personal work tool I do believe.

I started looking at the big wheelbarrows with over-sized rubber wheels and such. I have a lot of rocks to move. Then I looked at shovels and rakes and blah...it looked like too much work so I bought this:



Best wheelbarrow/rake combo I've ever owned.

DH is actually thinking about getting one. He's on the lookout for a used one, if he can find a good one. We looked at some new ones. They are nice!

This waterer is probably not going to be a good purchase for you, It can get super tight more so than one of those dingy jars that wont open.

I love the dump bucket it is double wheel design and it has a pull to release on it that you could try at the store. It does get quite heavy but I cary big loads with it. I like that I can pull instead of push and some of the loads still take 2 hands and Leg power. Outside of my bagger for the grass this is my favorite tool.

Good luck with the waterer I hope you find something easier I will keep looking too. this one works for now but my youthful strength is not so youthful any more and I know I will need something simpler to use in about 5 years so I will look now and save some of the muscle for pulling more dirt to the run.

Seems like jar lids are getting stuck when no one is around! I either beat them on the counter or use those shelf liner grabber thingys. They work really well.

I'm going to have to start looking in earnest. I would really like something that you fill from the top, so that I can drop frozen water bottles in them for the summer heat.

It is still cold and now breezy outside. I don't mind the cold, or the rain. I just don't like the cold and dampness together. Makes for a meserable day!

 

[hensfortherapy]

Lockdown has begun!!! Lock down on the mini Brinsea is today. Lockdown on the foamabator and octagon Brinsea in 2days. New babies are a great distraction. I have construction going on here for a few days. I used to run crews and I won't tolerate people standing around. If I'm paying you-be productive! Yep, this crew will not be working unsupervised and I don't care if they don't like me.
BTW I use sand. Its free for me and I love it. No problems in all these years.

Are you remodeling or building something new? Good luck on the hatchings.

 

[hensfortherapy]

I'm thinking about a new coop design (again!).  I found this one (isn't it cute?) and thought more windows (bigger too) and vents and a dirt floor (better for DL).  No cedar, so I can afford to build it. lol!

Thoughts?

That is very nice. Well thought out. It would be more than adequate.

 

[jajeanpierre]

Sand can harbor e-coli.

Everything can harbor e-coli.

 

[TexasLisa]

I started looking at the big wheelbarrows with over-sized rubber wheels and such. I have a lot of rocks to move. Then I looked at shovels and rakes and blah...it looked like too much work so I bought this:



Best wheelbarrow/rake combo I've ever owned.

I'm thinking about a new coop design (again!). I found this one (isn't it cute?) and thought more windows (bigger too) and vents and a dirt floor (better for DL). No cedar, so I can afford to build it. lol!

Thoughts?

Cute!

Lisa

 

[hungnguyen]

Here at 3 days, my stag is ready for the Show.