Hello Friends,
I finally got started on the construction of the inside of the new Chicken Hotel. It has been a work in progress and I have not been able to work on it much, What with Overtime at the Job and all the rain/cold that we have had the past few weeks!
Yesterday was supposed to be the start of my 3 day week-end, But I got drafted for overtime yesterday morning and after 8 hours of scheduled time, I got 8 hours on the same post! 16 hours on SUICIDE WATCH! No fun, and the worst part is I have to make two separate log entries every 10 minuets, describing what the inmate is doing....Sleeping, Standing, Sitting or Banging his head against the wall ! Like I said, No fun!
Anyway, What I got done in the CH....
Five Milk crates that I have (I do not remember where or when I got them!) I built the shelf out of recycled wood and attached across the front is a 1/2 inch PVC pipe that runs across the front.
Tomorrow I have to go get some hardware to finish a wall I'm building to the left of the boxes. This will be what I consider the work area and storage area. And the wall will keep the Chickens out of that area (I hope!)
I still need to finish the wall and install a door for it. And still in the planing stage are the Roost's and Chicken door to the outside. Also I'm still working on the fence panels that will make up the run for them. They will also be built out of PVC and Chicken Netting. I will make sure I get pictures of all of that as they go in!
Egg numbers are still at 8 - 10 eggs a day and as of today 110 sense the first of the year...... They do not seem to be slowing down at all!
Next post... More construction on the CH!
Tom
I finally got started on the construction of the inside of the new Chicken Hotel. It has been a work in progress and I have not been able to work on it much, What with Overtime at the Job and all the rain/cold that we have had the past few weeks!
Yesterday was supposed to be the start of my 3 day week-end, But I got drafted for overtime yesterday morning and after 8 hours of scheduled time, I got 8 hours on the same post! 16 hours on SUICIDE WATCH! No fun, and the worst part is I have to make two separate log entries every 10 minuets, describing what the inmate is doing....Sleeping, Standing, Sitting or Banging his head against the wall ! Like I said, No fun!
Anyway, What I got done in the CH....
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| Nesting Boxes |
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| Here is a close-up of one. You can see the PVC better in this one. Also installed a narrow board across the bottom to keep them from kicking out the bedding and so eggs can't roll out. |
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| This is the shot taken before I placed the Crap Board on top. The board is there to keep some of the hens from Crapping on the hens that use the nests. |
Tomorrow I have to go get some hardware to finish a wall I'm building to the left of the boxes. This will be what I consider the work area and storage area. And the wall will keep the Chickens out of that area (I hope!)
I still need to finish the wall and install a door for it. And still in the planing stage are the Roost's and Chicken door to the outside. Also I'm still working on the fence panels that will make up the run for them. They will also be built out of PVC and Chicken Netting. I will make sure I get pictures of all of that as they go in!
Egg numbers are still at 8 - 10 eggs a day and as of today 110 sense the first of the year...... They do not seem to be slowing down at all!
Next post... More construction on the CH!
Tom
Your chicken swanky hotel looks beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteAlthough might I make a suggestion? The board on top of the nesting boxes will more than likely be a crapping board. You can prevent the hens from sitting up there (and crapping on it) if you build a slanted board there so they can't roost (and crap) there.
Ask me how I know this.
Carolyn,
DeleteLOL! That's an idea I had not though of. But now that you mentioned it, It's the next thing to be built!
Thanks for the info.
Tom
Nice looking chicken hotel, geez pretty soon their going to be living high on the hog, lol.....
ReplyDeleteGreat work my friend!
SANDY,
DeleteNo PORK in their future. But I did get them a new water and feeder today at the "Tractor Supply" store. They both hang from the overhead, So they should stay cleaner. And they are plastic so I can see when it's time to refill!
Tom
That is going to be amazing! Lucky chickens!! I envy your egg count - I got six eggs a few days ago and almost fell over. The usual count is about 2-3.
ReplyDeleteSUSAN,
DeleteI'm also amazed at the Egg production! Got 8 more today! 118 sense the first of the year! I'm going to hate it when they go into molt and I know it's coming!
Tom
Good job on the chicken house, clever use of recycled milk crates. And, good score on all the wood and pallets .........
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