Chickens are back on the homestead!
We picked up six cream crested legbar pullets and two cockrels today. 4+1 for our friends, and 2+1 for us. They'll lay very pretty sky blue eggs here soon.
I worked hard today getting the coop raised the rest of the way and the electric wire put up. Boy is it hot! (The wire specifically, but the weather is toasty too.) For a little $35 energizer, I'm impressed! I ran the wire around the top and bottom of the coop, as well as up the corner edges. I cleaned it out good and made the bottom more secure where our predator got in before.
I'm hoping that's all it needs, but I'm starting out with just a few chickens for now in case I missed a spot. The plan right now is to keep them cooped up for a few days til they get used to being here. I may adjust that plan though if I can get the run adjusted to fit the new coop setup. Of course, doors are open and screened on the coop while the birds are in there. They're still getting sun, greens, and fresh air. :) I've still got my fundraiser going if anyone wants to donate to the rebuilding effort!
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