Yeah - it's the extra heat that has me concerned, given how bloody hot we get down here. I think I'll just stick to cleanouts on Sat mornings. It's become a "ritual" around here and the dogs and hubby wouldn't know what to do with themselves if we broke it. **laughs** Then again, I'm also the insane person who has designed a cooling unit for my coops to try out this summer. Will be interesting to see if it works as expected.
Where did you get your black coppers? I've fallen in love with them and am seriously wanting to get a few. I'd prefer to get them from a Texas breeder, if at all possible.
Sweet on your score of Blue Lace Red Wyandottes. I love my silver laced girls - they are the sweetest things. So far, though, none have beat out my BRs for temperament.