Sunday, November 16, 2008
The Detainees are Loose!
Well, it was a family effort, but, the chickens, they are out!
Well, it was about 40 degrees out today, just warmer than water freezing temperature. It felt like it was going to snow all day. But, we persevered and got set to let the chickens out. Alexander even helped out with some crying and screaming and moaning about the cold. Come on, Alexander, we need help—not complaining!
The first step was to get the cinder blocks out for the coop to sit on.
Then Stu and I carried out the base to put on the cinder blocks.
The next step was the frame of the coop—this is the heavy part that is very awkward to lift. It’s about 6.5 feet tall and lifting it above the base to get it in the right place was VERY hard!
Eventually, though, after much laughing and dropping on Joy’s end, we got it up.
I took Alexander in then to warm up. It was a little cold out for him. We had lunch while Stu put the doors in place.
We tied the run to the cinder blocks to try to keep any wild animals from getting in—and the neighborhood dogs that run around all over the place…
Stu put the ladder into the run and then it was done!
Stu hung the food and water until we can get hooks for them.
And after we let the chickens be inside the coop for a bit, we got them out so they could see around. They’re cold and scared, but hopefully they’ll snap out of it soon!
I’ve got some video I’ll try to get together soon! We’re very happy that the chickens have their own home now!
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