I ignored the wisdom of experienced chicken keepers and ordered day-old chicks BEFORE having the coop/run built. Oh yes, of course I’ll have the coop/run built in no time (I reassured my wife). All is well in spite of my indiscretion. Though much remains to be done, our flock is safely enjoying their run. Certainly, …
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Coop/Run Taking Shape
Major progress on chicks’ day 16. I will be glad when the foundation is done and I can start framing!
Chicken Coop/Run
My neighbor and good friend helped me the other day. He brought his water level, know-how and help to establish the level references for the coop/run foundation. The largest difference is between the north corner and east corner (16 3/4″). Have changed my mind about using cinder blocks for the foundation. Going to pour concrete …
Chicks’ 12th Day
The chicks are growing fast!
Chicks’ Day Three
Bird’s Eye View of Life in the Brooder
Day 2. The chicks are already curious about life outside the brooder!
Day-Old Chicks Arrive!
Please excuse the poor lighting. It’s reddish due to the heat lamp.
Chicken Coop/Run
Beginning the excavation in earnest now. Looks like I’ve got my work cut out for me. Planning to use 6″ x 8″ x 16″ concrete blocks for the foundation. Will have the bottom of the first course at least 6″ below grade. That, with a hardware cloth apron around the perimeter should prevent mongoose from …
Broke ground today on the chicken coop and run. It’s on mocha knoll (where our cacao trees and coffee trees are). The total footprint will be 8′ x 20′, with an elevated coop integrated at one end. You can see the coop/run footprint near the banana, cacao, papaya, Tahitian lime & calamansi trees.
Well, making some progress on the “virtual” aspects of the farm. Need to get away from the computer, and out to some real lumber! With the chicks due to hatch in early March, they will outgrow the brooder soon enough. Need to get the coop built!