So this weekend we finally got the chicken coop to the point that it could safely 'host' chickens. This meant we needed to finish painting the inside and put wire mesh up to keep them from getting out or getting eaten whichever would come first.
The first picture is of Henry and I painting the inside and soon after this picture was taken Henry (totally by accident as far as I could tell) painted the entire side of my head from my face to just past my ear. I guess that's the hazard of painting with a 2.9 year old in tight quarters.
Once the painting was done and proper security measures installed, we drove to the local farmer (about 40 min away) and picked up our 4 chickens. Here you can see one of them just below the actual coop. Which is where they spend all of their time since it is also where their food and water are located.
Here's the only decent picture I have of the chickens so far. They move really quickly. Oh and finally, we have and egg! The most expensive egg we have ever purchased.
I should mention that we've been surprised with how much fun it is to watch the chickens.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
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5 comments:
Wow! The coop is an architectural beauty, and the chickens look awesome! Congrats on the new brood and happy eggs!
Derek when you said it was "soooo over built." I don't think I quite realized what was meant until seeing this.
On the upside, if you're house ever catches on fire, you can take up temporary residence here.
Scott - You know the thought crossed my mind. Problem is that after 4 days they already have the place smelling like chicken poop. It seems they have no concern with where they are or what they're doing. The just poop on everything.
Its all the same.
Have you *seen& my Facebook status from earlier today?
so you're expecting each chicken to weigh approx. 25 pounds, then? :)
congrats on becoming urban chicken farmers!
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