I had a very productive weekend, even if I didn't do ANYTHING with building the coop or run! My hardware cloth shipped out (and I'm watching the fedex page like a hawk..it's shipping from Spokane to Spokane, it just needs to get on a truck!), I gorilla glued paper towel to both thumbs, fore fingers, AND middle fingers (long story...but the little drawer I was trying to fix did get fixed), and I ordered my chicks!!!! Though, technically, that last one I'm supposed to say I did today...the nice ladies at the feed store let me order them on Saturday when I told them I'd be back in today, lol. I really wanted some green eggs, but I wasn't willing to wait until almost May to get them! So, I ordered 2 SLW and 1 BR. I can't wait until they get here! I bought feed and water dishes while I was there, along with a brooder lamp and red bulb. I had a 5% off coupon, which basicaly covered the tax, so that was nice. I still need bedding and feed, but figure I should wait at least on the feed until closer to when someone will be using it.
I saw a fellow chicken keeper while I was there...he bought bedding and from what I overheard (standing at the register paying for my stuff), he bought the last bag they had? Is this something the feed stores run out of often or was I just there on a weird day? I would hate to have no bed for my chickens!
Current outside temp is 18 (yikes), so I don't think I'll be going out to rake under the deck anytime today...looks like Thursday this week, then maybe Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday the next week are going to be days I can get outside without freezing my own bits off! The weather would pick up and be nice and warmish while I'll be gone this weekend...go figure! Once I get the area raked, I can get the piers out there and leveled...then coop building 101 can begin! I think/hope I have all the wood I need.