It's been a while, I know. But things have happened! Dave covered the coop with cedar shingles (making the chicken coop smell lovely, if you don't get too close), finished the door, and cut out two windows for ventilation. Before the fall, they will have shutters, but for now the chickens get to look out at the stars as they go to bed.
The coop stands on stilts, and we'd been storing hay underneath. That was great, but Zoe loved to go nose around in there, and she'd loosen the hardware cloth. It was only a matter of time before she weaseled her way in the pen. So the outside has been shingled, while the side is left open for ventilation, with slats to keep Zoe out and the chickens in. It's become their favorite spot during the hot weather. I think we'll have to clear out the hay once they start laying, because they've been nesting under there all day. But for now, if they're happy, I'm happy.
The fence is finished, too. Dave completed the whole thing, including building a door, in one morning. Now the chickens actually have room to run around, and they love it. This is the view from outside, showing our neglected rain barrels (they're on the list!) . Can you see the chickens? They come running when I arrive, because I tend to bring tasty treats for them. Chickens love watermelon...
Jonah likes to come hang out with the birds, too, although they're just a bit intimidating.
Here's the view from inside the pen. They have a pretty nice chicken life.
It's been a while, I know. But things have happened! Dave covered the coop with cedar shingles (making the chicken coop smell lovely, if you don't get too close), finished the door, and cut out two windows for ventilation. Before the fall, they will have shutters, but for now the chickens get to look out at the stars as they go to bed.
The coop stands on stilts, and we'd been storing hay underneath. That was great, but Zoe loved to go nose around in there, and she'd loosen the hardware cloth. It was only a matter of time before she weaseled her way in the pen. So the outside has been shingled, while the side is left open for ventilation, with slats to keep Zoe out and the chickens in. It's become their favorite spot during the hot weather. I think we'll have to clear out the hay once they start laying, because they've been nesting under there all day. But for now, if they're happy, I'm happy.
The fence is finished, too. Dave completed the whole thing, including building a door, in one morning. Now the chickens actually have room to run around, and they love it. This is the view from outside, showing our neglected rain barrels (they're on the list!) . Can you see the chickens? They come running when I arrive, because I tend to bring tasty treats for them. Chickens love watermelon...
Jonah likes to come hang out with the birds, too, although they're just a bit intimidating.
Here's the view from inside the pen. They have a pretty nice chicken life.
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