Warning: blatant horn tooting ahead.
At 3.30pm I got a call from my friend Teresa, because she had found some egg-laying chickens. We both want some, and it's been really hard to find any. My chicks have also gotten a lot bigger, and really too big for their little box.
A couple of months ago we built a coop in our shed, but Joe decided he doesn't like having the chickens right next to our fence line (predators). I have been asking Joe to build me a new coop/run so I can move my chicks, but without results. So today I headed out there, determined to do it myself. I have to say I was very insecure about my abilities. There's some hard labor involved, and Joe is just so handy and strong. I started with the T-posts. I found 2 in the shed, and had to pull up another 2 around the farm. The first one really gave me a hassle. I almost went inside to get Joe's help, but was determined to get it done myself. It finally came loose. Then I used a big sledge hammer to hammer them into the ground. Next came the chicken wire. I kind of cheated there and used zip-ties. Hopefully the goats won't eat them. Then I stole the door we made for the other coop and installed it on the fence post. So now we have a genuine chicken run that is accessible by a door.
I was so proud of my accomplishment. I did it all alone.
After that, Joe was done working and came outside. He made some nice perches. The other thing I did, which I think is pretty cool too, I used part of the entertainment center that we ripped out of the house to make nesting boxes. I just hung up the shelves, and divided them in 2, and voila! nesting boxes!
I couldn't believe it when I came inside and saw that it was 8pm! I just spent 4.5 hours working on the farm!
The chicks are out there right now, and I would say they are enjoying their new, fancy, mansion.
2 months ago
8 comments:
A quick note on that sledge hammer...hefting it up to the top of a T-post over and over again is really no laughing matter - it can really wear you out fast. That is prolly the most impressive part. Way to go hunny!
I love your blog it always makes me laugh. I am so glad I found your blog it is so fun to see your cute family. Keep in touch
Wow, Jessica! Congrats. That is a big accomplishment. It's good to have a hubby you can depend on - but it's also nice to not need him sometimes.
way to go, woman! you know, you do give wifes like me a bad name when you go and be handy like that. :)
-challis
by the way... what's a t-post? you're so impressive, jessica!
-chally
I can't wait to see a picture of your accomplishment. Way to go!
you go girl! where are earth were the kids for 4.5 hours?
The kids were out there with me, "helping" me
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