First, we put wheat straw in the chicken run (they were so thrilled) because all that rain had turned things to mud. While we were in there working, we had the opportunity to see one of the hens lay an egg :) That was pretty exciting for the boys and for me, especially because she's my favorite hen (very friendly - she lets me pet her and she "talks" to us). It was also neat because now we know which eggs are hers ( the really jumbo sized army green colored ones - WTG girly).
Next, we put down some stepping stones to make a path between the house and the shed. We must walk that path a lot more than the previous owners. We had walked a dirt/ mud path through the grass and decided it would be better for the lawn and for our shoes if we had stepping stones.
We also put a temporary fence up around my garden, as all of the animals in our neighborhood seem to think of my garden as their own personal beds and they have been crushing my lettuce. Hopefully we can fortify it in the next day or two and make the fence more permanent.
Finally, we put compost in the new bed and then started some new compost with some leaves and chicken manure. Phew! I'm tired and so are the boys. Busy, busy day!!
What's happening at your place?
2 comments:
How exciting! My chicken dreams are probably going to be put off for one more year. Instead of moving back east next summer, we have decided to stay here for one additional year.
The stepping stones are a great idea. Perhaps grass will be able to grow back around the steps.
Aw, Alea :( I'm so sad for you that you will have to wait another year for your chickens. I am happy for you that you get another year before having to pack up and move. Having moved 4 times in 3 years, I'm all for staying put ;)
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