Today was the day for some cleaning. A bit of raking and cleanup in the run, and removal of all the pine shavings from the coop. Afterwards, fresh straw for the run floor and a new bed of shavings in the coop, and everyone was happy! Here's a few pics...
Another example of chickens and their love of sweets! Debbie had some cake and let them have it this eve.
Our chickens are kinda spoiled. Here's a few, eating a cheesecake treat...
While doing a little work on the coop, I found an old inner door that is no longer used. I was about to toss it, and thought "I'll rip it in half for shutters and let Deb have at it. She white washed them, and laid down a little vinyl :-)
This is Molly on 5/12/26. She is a Speckled Sussex, born in June of 2025. A beautiful girl, calm temperament, people friendly.
In the morning, I try to give them something tasty, and use a diverse variety of things they love, including most all table scraps. They also eat about 6 Oz of 16% layer crumbles each, every day (around 50lbs in 10 days). Finally, they forage about 2 hours a day while free ranging. These birds EAT!
Today, I finished cutting and installing the 8" x 1-1/2 band around the base of the run and coop. All of the wire is dug in, and will be secured to the band. I plan to install "rip-rap" rock around the perimeter, against the band and out about 1 foot or so.
