What did you do with your flock today?

[Smokerbill]

I broke up some popcorn kernels in my spice grinder, but the chicks didn't seem to care for it. But they remember where their food and water is, because they jumped up into the coop to feed and drink.

Eventually, food and water will be in the run.

And they seem to enjoy the extra space. I am totally beat, but I'm glad I got as much done as I did today. I think tomorrow will be a day of rest for me. I can do the finishing touches on the run next week.

I put a chair in the run and sat there for a half hour or so, just watching. Pretty Cool!

 

[PopoMyers]

Thanks! I have all the framing in place for hanging the hardware cloth. I got an early start today, 8AM, trying to get the hard work done before the thermometer reads 90 degrees.

I noticed a screw up as I was finishing yesterday. The alignment of the wall is out of plumb, but it will only be noticeable on the back corner. It'll work, so that's all I care about. LOL

After this break, I'm cutting the HWC. It's down to the last bit of the roll so it's pretty curly. Gonna have to fight it with gloves on to flatten it out. First section, 85 inches long with a 4 inch drop/angle from side to side. Last section will be about 2 feet wide, same length, more or less.

Can't wait to see how the chicks react when I pull off the sidewall of their coop and let them go crazy in the wood chips! Should be fun!

Yep, got hot out there gardening. Came in for a snack break and lots of iced H2O. The chooks are all resting in the shade..Supposed to be hotter tomorrow, for us here in Western WA , over 80 is enough for the weather service to issue an extreme heat warning. I'll go back out after 5:00 or so, after the shade is back over the garden. Stay cool out there!

 

[PopoMyers]

Happy Mother's Day to you Moms, and even you who are in another country. Hope you get pampered and feel special tomorrow!⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

 

[PopoMyers]

I broke up some popcorn kernels in my spice grinder, but the chicks didn't seem to care for it. But they remember where their food and water is, because they jumped up into the coop to feed and drink.

Eventually, food and water will be in the run.

And they seem to enjoy the extra space. I am totally beat, but I'm glad I got as much done as I did today. I think tomorrow will be a day of rest for me. I can do the finishing touches on the run next week.

I put a chair in the run and sat there for a half hour or so, just watching. Pretty Cool!

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They're growing fast! I had some popcorn kernels the were used for pie shell weights. I just threw them out to the kids and they gobbled them up. They'll like them when they get older. My little chick doesn't like treats much, but she will, like all chickens do.

 

[Smokerbill]

I gave them a new, unhealthy treat tonight to entice them back into the coop so I could lock them up for the night in their coop.

A Hot Dog! Too much fat, too much sodium but boy did they love it. It was only about 3/4 of one Ball Park dog shared by the 8 chicks, so I guess they'll survive. Made sure they had plenty of grit and water to help it pass through their systems. LOL

They're growing fast! I had some popcorn kernels the were used for pie shell weights. I just threw them out to the kids and they gobbled them up. They'll like them when they get older. My little chick doesn't like treats much, but she will, like all chickens do.

Yes, they are getting bigger by the day, some more than others. I'm starting to notice they have different personalities. One is a dainty eater, kind of stays in the background. I make sure she gets her share.

 

[ChicksnMore]

Well... I don't know how you do it but I am glad you do! It is fun hearing about the zoo.
You have inspired me to scrub my coops. Wish I could make pretty like you do... the beer can flowers are earmarked for a wreath for a gate but I am tempted. Guess I will just have to learn and practice if I want a pretty coop and run.
I have to get back to sewing my pile of cut and ready to go bags. I also have a few bag pick ups that I need to do. Still have some juggling going on here...
Right now I have the remainder of my first cup of joe ️ and Forest on my lap so not making any moves for a few more seconds.
Dh put a new rear tire on Boo yesterday. I gave her a bath and may find a way to incorporate her into a few chores - like dropping the last sun aired blanket and clean sheets up to Koke'e sometime today.
Have kitty colony duty Sun & Mon so that will knock me out of whack again.

Happy Aloha Saturday all!!

Lady, you have beautiful coops! And very very lucky chickens, kitties etc.

Well, today it's raining, so my chickens don't get to free range.

Imagine my shock when I saw 3 7-week old chicks roaming my backyard.

So, called my kid over ( my hands are not big enough to hold more than 1 chick at a time), collected chicks, and out them back into the coop... Which my kiddo locked us into...

... So I climbed the 6ish foot fence around the chicken run to get out... (Huh, turns out its lucky I haven't put chicken wire over the top yet) let the kiddo out, and resolved to make it so I can't lock myself in with the chickens...

O that's too funny. I have one coop I can get locked into to and yep, it's happened. I'm so glad you were able to get out!

I broke up some popcorn kernels in my spice grinder, but the chicks didn't seem to care for it. But they remember where their food and water is, because they jumped up into the coop to feed and drink.

Eventually, food and water will be in the run.

And they seem to enjoy the extra space. I am totally beat, but I'm glad I got as much done as I did today. I think tomorrow will be a day of rest for me. I can do the finishing touches on the run next week.

I put a chair in the run and sat there for a half hour or so, just watching. Pretty Cool!

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Beautiful job! Your babies look so happy exploring their new territory

 

[TropicalBabies]

Just gotta share

What a gift. Glad I caught it. Made up for me and Boo getting rained on on our way down the mountain.

 

[TropicalBabies]

Oh my gosh. Chicken Run is on netflix!!

 

[TropicalBabies]

I broke up some popcorn kernels in my spice grinder, but the chicks didn't seem to care for it. But they remember where their food and water is, because they jumped up into the coop to feed and drink.

Eventually, food and water will be in the run.

And they seem to enjoy the extra space. I am totally beat, but I'm glad I got as much done as I did today. I think tomorrow will be a day of rest for me. I can do the finishing touches on the run next week.

I put a chair in the run and sat there for a half hour or so, just watching. Pretty Cool!

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My chickens love popped popcorn

 

[Smokerbill]

My chickens love popped popcorn

I'll try popping some next time.