Sod, Chick Seed Mix

Reusing to-go containers and trying to make little sod pieces to offer in the run every now and then. Chick's mix style.

Also making yogurt cup versions for some patching in the yard. ☺️

Fingers crossed!

#diysod

Another Section Switched to Screen

Now that we're really going into warmer weather, we carefully removed 2 panels at the run and I put up one big hardware cloth panel. I found these drawer catches that can be locked and I measured them out to hopefully, be able to stay there in the winter and the plastic panels can just go on top.

The latches were a way to have removable panels with some security. Not an ideal solution (yet) for ground/digging critters, but getting there.

#diycoop #coopbuilds

Sisters Who Lay Together

Tired of waiting for your turn in the nestbox? Fortunately, the nestbox is big enough for 2. 😂

And yes, they did a tandem lay! 😆

Black Silkie or Emu?

 

Do Not Disturb - I Know Better Now

I just wanted to close the windows but didn't realize the disturbance would upset Penny. I wound up closing only 1 of the 2 windows.

#backyardchickens #chickencoopsounds

Another Feeder Hack

 Or more like a waterer hack. Some time ago I purchased a set of feeder/waterers for the bunny and wound up only using one. The other was able to be a supplemental waterer for the Hens. It sits on their porch and they seem to like the colder water over their coop waterer, which is a 5 quart one. The trouble I've been having is being able to catch it when it's empty.

I went to Tractor Supply looking for a fishing bob, which they didn't have. An employee suggested a ping pong ball. Nice! I found a neighbor who plays competitively and has a stash of about 40 balls that he can't play with. But they are suitable for pet accessories and cat toys! And they come in such vibrant colors!

#feederhacks

Handy Dog Kennels

I've been asked a couple of times how we're planning to introduce the chicks to the condo with the older hens? We're playing it a little bit by ear, but definitely paying attention to their personalities. We're starting with baby steps. First introduction to the outside. Then the outside with the older hens loose.

For now, just being outside is very new to the chicks. So we'll take it a little slow and keep trying to take advantage of 60+F weather days.

#byc #introducingchicks #spitzhaubenchicks #yinandyangchicks