Friday I took off for religious reasons and the market was closed so I turned to transitional spring things that must be done now.
With a bath tub full of spring chickens I decided to get on with the outdoor dog kennel chicken coop conversion. Basically I am taking a 10X10X6 chain link dog kennel and putting heavy duty wire mesh on top supported by a steel tube. This should help keep out predators like hawks and owls, foxes and coyotes.
Then, I tightly tarped the kennel/coop for rain and sun protection. Next I built a waterier and feeder using home depot buckets with lids and a round planter holder. 5 gallons of water and feed should keep grown chickens going. Finally I will need to run a tight mess addition around the skirt of this kennel for added protection.
This summer I will build warmer winter roosting facilities adjacent to the open kennel.
Instead of my usual flowers around the deck I decided on herbs instead. I planted mint for mojitos, rosemary, onion chives, and lavender. This stuff smells so good. I’ll toss in a few flowers for color.
The first alfresco event will be Easter dinner where I will prepare grilled lamb.
By sundown I was tired and sweaty and decided to sit up at the barn in the quiet and enjoy a few adult beverages. It was interesting to watch the border collies work as the horses came up for the night.
Life is good.
4 comments:
...life is, in fact, good. I will be rotisserie-ing a leg of lamb...
Just being outside on these spring days is enought to realize life is good. That and not seeing your name in the obits.
That sounds like a fabulous and productive day.
Happy Easter!
Heck yeah, life is good! Mint for mojitos...sounds absolutely heavenly!!! Can I come over for one? :)
Post a Comment