What did you do with your flock today?

[ChicksnMore]

Absolutely. One of the goals is to attract more wild kitties, get them trapped and fixed and put them back into a colony where they will be fed and looked after. If they need medical attention, they trap and help. Pretty cool.

That's awesome ! We have fix and release programs here too but not the feeding and medical as far as I know. Love what you guys are doing.

 

[ChicksnMore]

She ain't purty, but she swings.
Got the door pretty much installed on my run. Had to fight it a little to make it work, but all's good. I'll put the lock set on tomorrow so it has a real door knob.

And I'll rig up some kind of frame around that big hole in the door and secure it with 1/2" HWC. The window that used to be on the door is on the east side of the coop now. The chicks dig it.

Included today's pic of the chicks just because....

I worked so hard today that I deserved getting an 8 pc fried chicken from the store's deli. They make really good fried chicken! I might share some with the chickens.




Edited to add:

I cut up some of the fried chicken breast meat and hand fed to my little ones. They sure love their chicken! It's incredible how fast and accurate they are with their beaks, picking even the tiniest pieces of meat from my fingertips. So accurate, I barely feel them grabbing the morsels. And it's fun to watch. I haven't laughed so hard in a long, long time.

Chickens are therapy.

I'm glad I got 'em.



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That's a great looking door! You're rocking along on your coop

 

[Bronx girls]

Been training my new girls to use the Grandpas feeder we are on week 2 my older girl has been showing them how it's done

 

[Smokerbill]

That's a great looking door! You're rocking along on your coop

Thanks! Made more progress today. Installed the door hardware and closed up the old window hole with hardware cloth. The door latches real nice, and if the chickens want they have the means to lock me out of the run, if they can figure out how to work the deadbolt. LOL

Added trim pieces around the door so it's pretty much sealed up mouse proof. Maybe. And finally, put up three wall studs. I decided against the removable wall section idea. Too much work. The 3' wide door will have to do for loading bedding in and out.

I'll need to do a little more framing tomorrow then I can hang the hardware cloth, and trim it out to finish. Also need to fill in the racoon size holes between the roof rafters at the top of the wall.

Skirt around the perimeter will be the last job.

 

[TropicalBabies]

Been training my new girls to use the Grandpas feeder we are on week 2 my older girl has been showing them how it's done

Nice! Good choice and fun to watch.

When we got our grandpa feeder, after filling with feed, I stepped on the plate and tossed a handful of scratch inside in front of my rooster. Took less than 2 seconds for them all to have their faces in it chowing down.

 

[TropicalBabies]

Thanks! Made more progress today. Installed the door hardware and closed up the old window hole with hardware cloth. The door latches real nice, and if the chickens want they have the means to lock me out of the run, if they can figure out how to work the deadbolt. LOL

Added trim pieces around the door so it's pretty much sealed up mouse proof. Maybe. And finally, put up three wall studs. I decided against the removable wall section idea. Too much work. The 3' wide door will have to do for loading bedding in and out.

I'll need to do a little more framing tomorrow then I can hang the hardware cloth, and trim it out to finish. Also need to fill in the racoon size holes between the roof rafters at the top of the wall.View attachment 3503109

Skirt around the perimeter will be the last job.

Terrific! Almost there!!!!

 

[TropicalBabies]

This morning I let Hei out of broody jail because I was too tired to put her on a roost with the flock last night. A few hours later I checked the nest boxes and there she was in the brooder box again

I just did not have the energy to put her in jail again so I picked out 9 eggs and stuck them under her.

Yep, I caved, she won. So, i locked the door so no more eggs would be added and walked away wondering at what age I would rehome the chicks as I am as full up as I can be and how sad that is.
Another hour later Hei came ticking by the way only she does... I'm thinking.... how did she get out of the broody box?!! Welp, was not her in the broody box... my bad, guess I forgot I have 8 buffs who lay eggs I need a nap.
So glad she is FINALLY unbroody, or is she? To be continued....

 

[kurby22]

This morning I let Hei out of broody jail because I was too tired to put her on a roost with the flock last night. A few hours later I checked the nest boxes and there she was in the brooder box again View attachment 3503126I just did not have the energy to put her in jail again so I picked out 9 eggs and stuck them under her. View attachment 3503125Yep, I caved, she won. So, i locked the door so no more eggs would be added and walked away wondering at what age I would rehome the chicks as I am as full up as I can be and how sad that is.
Another hour later Hei came ticking by the way only she does... I'm thinking.... how did she get out of the broody box?!! Welp, was not her in the broody box... my bad, guess I forgot I have 8 buffs who lay eggs I need a nap.
So glad she is FINALLY unbroody, or is she? To be continued....

Whoever it is she’s definitely telling you she wants babies!

 

[TropicalBabies]

Whoever it is she’s definitely telling you she wants babies!

Guess who I found ticking away in the nest box tonight?!!
The saga continues

 

[PopoMyers]

Took some more pictures of the new coops decoration coming along. Just having fun with it Don't know if she likes it, but she's looking! View attachment 3501469View attachment 3501470View attachment 3501471

Maybe Shabby Chic? So eclectic and fun!