Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Chicken Coop News
Our little girls were saying they were ready for the big digs today. Even though they are only 4 weeks old, and two of them only 3, they were outgrowing their box. So, since they predicted warm weather today, we finished cleaning out the little coop, which Matt and WEndy had mostly done, put wire fence around the bottom so they can't get under and drive us crazy trying to catch them, and moved them in.
We left the side door open and have water and food inside and out. It didn't take long before an adventurous rhode island red went down the ramp. Actually I think she jumped off the side and then figured out how to walk up. Six or seven followed her by jumping off. Kind of like watching a bunch of teens jumping off the high rocks into a stone quarry, as we did when young. They are hanging out in the corner by the small gate, eating and scratching in the dirt. It is not cler yet if they know how to get back in the coop. The first one was seen jumping straight up onto the porch. No problem for her. Let's hope she isn't a rooster.
We don't see a way of putting a light into the coop without burning it down, but for now it is just as warm as the garage was with the light and they seem happy. They are not bunching up to stay warm. Even the little ones have gone out to explore. They are rather frightened of humans however, and I think at least for a few days until they get used to us and the place we should leave them alone as much as possible.
We will attempt to get them back in the coop before leaving this evening, and let them get used to it while there is still some light seeping under the door.
Peggy, teenage babysitter
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