I’ve nearly got the fish pond built. It is ready for the liner now. The girls prefer to roam around the yard constantly scratching for a treat. They love the fact I cleaned out the planter and prepared the yard for grass. As soon as it cools off a bit, I’ll put the grass in, then they will really be in heaven. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Monthly Archives: July 2012
It is a little more than 10 weeks since we received our chicks. They seem huge compared to the day they arrived. I’ve been surprised that there really hasn’t been any squabbling to establish a pecking order. I’ve still got a lot to do on the yard, but they don’t seem to mind. They love to roam around the entire yard always searching for something good to eat. 2 weeks ago I had a water leak in the hen house. I’ve been amazed how little there is to do in the way of care for keeping chickens. My entire family has been amazed at the complete lack of smell and noise from the girls. Then a couple of weeks ago, we noticed it was starting to smell a bit. I found the water regulator I had purchased began to leak causing a moldy stink in the hen house. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]