we didn’t get as much done this weekend as i had wanted; the heat was oppressive. we spent friday afternoon getting more chicken related stuff, as well as dog food and people food. we came to learn that chickens love mealworms and the ladies will take them from our hands! perfect for coaxing them back into the run if/when we let them out into the yard. they also seemed to like the scratch that we got… now we need another container for that.
we didn’t secure the roof or put the flashing on the coop yet, but i did have a plumber-friend come over to see the mess that is the crappy plumbing job someone’s cousin did in the kitchen before we bought the place.
i would have liked to sleep in this morning. i could hear the rain hitting the window a/c and it sure would have been nice to doze to that.
i’ve been reading a lot of vegan cookbooks lately, and it basically means i need to get another spice rack.
oh, i also intend on installing a nipple watering system for the chickens. the stupid fount is annoying, it gets dirty, and it won’t fill the pan like it’s supposed to. the nipple watering system will be good for above-freezing temps.
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