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[mikeyb]

Quote: I would just make a simple ramp with cleats. worked like a charm for me. just a thought

 

[Chickielady]

Well..back to work for me.
Hopefully I do not have another 10 pages to catch up on next time I get a chance to visit here !
I have a cornball tractor to clean.
Just moved them to a new patch of grass.
Funny seeing the bald square where they used to be !

(Cornballs=Cornish cross broilers)

Hatched a mess of BBS Jersey Giants yesterday & 2 more Midget Black Winged bronze Turkles...cute babies !!

Got the estimate for the loft floor & 3/4" CDX decking....$1200.00............so have to save a while more before I can get it...darn it.
Once we get it, we can untarp & GO UP with walls, ceiling & deck the upper floor & tarp again if need be...like it may keep raining ALL SUMMER !!!!!!!!!

Everyone have a great day & enjoy this sun while ya can !

 

[StarryEyzz]

I would just make a simple ramp with cleats. worked like a charm for me. just a thought

WELL...that was my thought. But I came home and the ladder thingy was already constructed by DH. So the plan is to see how it goes till we resort to my idea.

 

[VelvettFog]

Got it, thanks! Cedar or fir 2x4s?

Cheapest.

 

[Chickielady]

I would just make a simple ramp with cleats. worked like a charm for me. just a thought

RareFeathersFarm makes her ramps with astro turf stapled to it, she says it not only gives traction but cleans their feet off also.
You can usually buy a strip a foot or two at some bigger hardware stores like Home Depot.
Avoid looped type...as toes can get catch in it.
You'd just want to get the kind that looks like stiff grass.

 

[Chickielady]

WELL...that was my thought. But I came home and the ladder thingy was already constructed by DH. So the plan is to see how it goes till we resort to my idea.

I have that deal on going here also !

 

[FirewifeJess]

3 of my chickens just jumped up and grabbed a cookie out of my hand and ran away with it! Lesson learned: Chickens are people too and need treats

I cut off a piece of summer sausage from our loaf in the fridge and brought it out to them. One by one they are stealing it and running ALL over the yard chasing each other. Nothing like a little fun and exercise huh?

 

[BerrytangleFarm]

Okay, I'm taking the first step -- listing our current birds for sale here and on Craigslist. Then I can get the forerunners of our single breeds. I'm thinking BLRW or lav orps for the LF pen. Not sure about the bantam pen yet.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/676254/kitsap-county-wa-hens-roos

 

[FlyRobinFly]

Yes it was a good trip and we adopted a a couple riders to the crazyness !

The pic doesn't really show it but the pink is VERY bright! Those who have seen it can tell.

Glad you had fun.

That pink looks pretty bright here, who knew there was highway safe pink in addition to orange?!

 

[FlyRobinFly]

My Mother's Day hatch babies are 4 weeks old as of yesterday. I am loving my little birds! My 4 English Orps are also adorable and friendly. We have one boy who would rather just perch on your shoulder all day. I can see that being awkward in a few months.

Wow Dana, these are really beautiful Seramas! It will be interesting to see how they feather out, but they're very attractive now. You can tell king cockerel is the boss, what a proud stance!