The Old Folks Home

[Nomadicus]

There are multiple reasons that barns and such used to be part of the house!

I sure a lot of kids got to go to the barn and sleep with a calf, kid, or lamb. We really wanted to build a Barndominium but to many stairs to deal with as cost was too. We did find a place with an added on Sun Room for starting plants and brooding chicks that we can get to without going outside. It has it's on separate heating and cooling system that makes it nice. It also serves as a clinic for treating needy feathered kids.

 

[LaurenRitz]

It added an extra level of protection against harsh winters. One wall of the house didn't have to be heated. The heat of the animals also created an additional source of heat.

They could take care of the livestock without leaving the house. Did you ever wonder about the origin of 2nd story doors that don't go anywhere? According to a tour guide in Germany, that was for leaving the house when the snow was 15 feet deep.

 

[ronott1]

It added an extra level of protection against harsh winters. One wall of the house didn't have to be heated. The heat of the animals also created an additional source of heat.

They could take care of the livestock without leaving the house. Did you ever wonder about the origin of 2nd story doors that don't go anywhere? According to a tour guide in Germany, that was for leaving the house when the snow was 15 feet deep.

There are houses like that at lake Tahoe.

 

[Nomadicus]

I liked a lot of houses I saw long ago where a lot of people retired that were on canals in FL. Typical 2 car garage in the front and a boat garage in the back. Some just had boat lifts but I like the ones there they could drive the boat in and close the door.

 

[ShrekDawg]

We’re supposed to get a lot of rain tomorrow and we just got a lot of rain the other day too. I kind of wish it was snow.

 

[Sally PB]

Our storm is still a few hours away. Nothing happening right now.

 

[Nomadicus]

We have been hammered hard with wind and rain but it should be gone now until after evening chores are finished.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Good morning or afternoon Old Folks !
28 here snowing this morning.
Had two limbs come over the shed we call the barn.
Big f*ing limbs from a maple tree one side fell.
Mower and trailer alright.

 

[Debbie292d]

Good afternoon, OF.

It's been about 28F most of the day. Low of 18F tonight.. The snow hasn't stopped since this morning and the wind is supposed to gust to 50 mph tonight. I'm guessing there's at least 6" out there so far. We're under a severe weather warning until Sat morning. Some parts around WI are to get 15" but I think we'll get about a foot.

I let the chickens out in the kennel but not out to free range as this is too bad for them.

I hope everyone's safe where you are as it seems it's the weekend for just about anything.

 

[pennyJo1960]

My big birds have 1/4 of acre to forage in.
They will not walk in snow.
Even had Barney try it 3 days ago stepped out right back in.
Snow is lava just ask him.