fuzzi's "Gardens and Chickens...and Goats? Oh My!" Journal and More Thread

[SageHill]

YAY Esther!

 

[Baymule]

Ester wouldn't have made it without your loving care.

 

[fuzzi]

Esther is at the run door when I approach, back to normal.

"Wadjabringme?"

 

[Baymule]

That is awesome. So glad Ester is back to being herself.

 

[fuzzi]

Getting ready for possible blizzard conditions...

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7
PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 14 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as
high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Beaufort, Greene, Lenoir, Martin, and Pitt Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Coop Deux (has a solid back)

Attached and extended tarp over back area on north side, secured with straw bale strings, and anchored with two sections of fencing poles, T-111 remnant, and cement block(s).

Inside

There's also a shed a few feet away on the north side, which should block some wind.

First Coop

I'd forgotten that the shade cloth I have over the entire coop is long enough to reach the ground! I just had to undo what was holding it up and find a way to anchor it.

I used more bale strings to attach the shade cloth to two additional fence poles. I then added a concrete block, might add another. Wisp had to photobomb.

I placed cardboard in front of the doors, which open outward.

Hatches are battened down.

 

[fuzzi]

That is awesome. So glad Ester is back to being herself.

Me too. Love how she's running up to me for treats.

 

[drstratton]

Getting ready for possible blizzard conditions...



Coop Deux (has a solid back)
View attachment 125357
Attached and extended tarp over back area on north side, secured with straw bale strings, and anchored with two sections of fencing poles, T-111 remnant, and cement block(s).

Inside
View attachment 125358
There's also a shed a few feet away on the north side, which should block some wind.

First Coop
View attachment 125359
I'd forgotten that the shade cloth I have over the entire coop is long enough to reach the ground! I just had to undo what was holding it up and find a way to anchor it.

View attachment 125360
I used more bale strings to attach the shade cloth to two additional fence poles. I then added a concrete block, might add another. Wisp had to photobomb.

View attachment 125361
I placed cardboard in front of the doors, which open outward.

Hatches are battened down.

Hope this holds well for you. I also hope it's not a blizzard. Stay safe and warm.

 

[fuzzi]

Hope this holds well for you. I also hope it's not a blizzard. Stay safe and warm.

Thanks. The "blizzard" conditions are based upon wind, not snow amounts. I'm planning on staying inside for the duration except for critter care.

 

[drstratton]

Thanks. The "blizzard" conditions are based upon wind, not snow amounts. I'm planning on staying inside for the duration except for critter care.

Sounds like a good plan!

 

[SteepedInSheep]

I love Wisp photo bombing