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CascadeFootHillsFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
133 Posts
Stephanie
Granite Falls
Wa.
USA
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 Posted - Jun 14 2010 : 08:34:46 AM
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We just finished our chicken tractor!
It took 3 weekends to complete and we had all the supplies here at home except the chicken wire and the big ol wheel lift / dolly thing a ma gigs my husband built so we can move it!
We brought them out on Sat. afternoon around 2pm, back to the brooder at night. Sunday they were out for about 8 hours.
My favorite part so far was when they were in it for the first time, it was so natural for them, they adapted so well. I am proud of them considering it was their first time seeing the light of day, hearing other birds, kids running around squeeling in delight, lawn mowers running and they didn't flinch a feather.
We sat and watched them as a family, just sat and watched, giggled, and talked to these trusting little ladies that have joined us. I think that was the most special part of the whole process.
Tootsie, Twitch, Marigold, Robin & Amelia Bedelia ( we call both the black and whites ones that ).
My paint ideas are deep green (we have that) and just add on some painted lavender flowers here and there for some color.
What do you put in the bottom of the coop area, under the roost? Right now they are not going up there at all, just too happy on the grass. But when we do leave them all night I think something should be on the floor of the coop, is that right? Straw in the boxes, or can we use orchard grass that we have here already?
I am blessed to have this whole experience, thank you all for your suggestions, support and care right from the start.
"A cabin with plenty of food is better than a hungry castle." Irish Quote |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2010 : 09:09:11 AM
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Awesome job, Stephanie! I am still trying to get our chicken ordinance changed here. I am so jealous.
Age only matters if you are wine or cheese.
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Jun 14 2010 : 09:38:09 AM
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Beautiful job Stephanie!!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
933 Posts
Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2010 : 1:35:53 PM
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I love it Stephanie! You did a great job! Your girls look very contented in their new home! :)
For the floor under the roost you can either put pine shavings- buy at Tractor Supply or a farm store(but not cedar, bad for chicks), or they also sell bedding pellets that some people like better. I love the fresh, piney smell of the shavings, so that's what I use! I have heard people say that straw and grass clippings alone can hold too much moisture, but that you could mix them in with the shavings to save some money.
I love your little setup, one of these days I'll have to post a picture of the my run, that I did myself.
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
Nothing we achieve in this world is achieved alone. It is always achieved with others teaching us along the way. Lee J. Colan
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2010 : 7:00:47 PM
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That is the cutest thing! Those kids just sitting there watching those chickens. So sweet. And I just love the coop. Great job. They will be (or probably are?) very spoiled hens for sure. Have fun with them. they look like they could start laying any day now.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 14 2010 : 9:14:43 PM
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Just wondering how much space is a good amount to have a chicken tractor? I know it has to be moved often. Is it hard on lawns? Trying SOOOOO hard to convince hubby to get chickens.
Do what you love, love what you do. |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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Posted - Jun 15 2010 : 3:00:57 PM
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That looks great, and the chicks seem to enjoy it! good job
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
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The big turn out 6-12-10
