Winter Sowing
"Hinged" 1 gallon jug. Cut with razor blade.
"Hinged" 1 gallon jug. Cut with razor blade. 2004-12-13
Poking drainage holes in bottom of jug using a nail.
Poking drainage holes in bottom of jug using a nail. 2004-12-13
Drainage holes.
Drainage holes. 2004-12-13
Add a few inches of soil mix....
Add a few inches of soil mix.... 2004-12-13
Sowing Turk's Cap seeds.
Sowing Turk's Cap seeds. 2004-12-13
I misted the seeds well after sowing them. Then covered them lightly with more soil and misted well again. I prefer to m
I misted the seeds well after sowing them. Then covered them lightly with more soil and misted well again. I prefer to m
Taping the jug closed. I wrap several times for a secure close. This is clear $ store packaging tape.
Taping the jug closed. I wrap several times for a secure close. This is clear $ store packaging tape. 2004-12-13
2 lt. bottle with drainage holes and soil.
2 lt. bottle with drainage holes and soil. 2004-12-13
Tiny Toad Lily seeds. I just sowed these on the soil surface and misted them well before taping it up.
Tiny Toad Lily seeds. I just sowed these on the soil surface and misted them well before taping it up. 2007-09-19
Ready to tape together.
Ready to tape together. 2004-12-13
Don't forget to label your containers. I # mine and also keep a written list of what I started and when.
Don't forget to label your containers. I # mine and also keep a written list of what I started and when. 2004-12-13
Several containers ready to head outdoors for the winter.
Several containers ready to head outdoors for the winter. 2004-12-13
winter sowing 045
winter sowing 045 2004-12-15
winter sowing 043
winter sowing 043 2004-12-15
winter sowing 048
winter sowing 048 2004-12-15
winter sowing 041
winter sowing 041 2004-12-15
winter sowing 042
winter sowing 042 2004-12-15
winter sowing 040
winter sowing 040 2004-12-15
zen 087
zen 087 2005-01-13
zen 088
zen 088 2005-01-13
zen 046
zen 046 2005-01-10
zen 045
zen 045 2007-09-19
zen 098
zen 098 2005-01-16
zen 097
zen 097 2005-01-16
Pictures from Dawn
Easter Egger
Araucana (9 days old), named Jamaica
Easter Egger
May 18, 2007 Four days old
Jamaica @ 1 week
Jamaica @ 1 week 2007-09-19
Jamaica at 2 wks
Jamaica at 2 wks 2007-09-19
Easter Egger (9 wks)
Jamaica (9 wks) 2007-09-19
Easter Eggers (9 wks)
Araucanas (9 wks) Jamaica and Geezer 2007-09-19
Jamaica
Jamaica 2007-09-19
Easter Egger
Geezer @ 4 days old 2007-09-19
Geezer @ 1 week
Geezer @ 1 week 2007-09-19
Geezer, 2 1/2 wks
2 wks 2007-09-19
Geezer at 3 wks
Geezer at 3 wks 2007-06-05
P6052243
P6052243 2007-06-05
Easter Eggerr
(6 wks) named Geezer 2007-09-19
Geezer
Geezer 2007-07-03
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P7183202 2007-09-19
Gotta love those whiskers
Gotta love those whiskers
Lacy, 1 week old
Lacy, 1 week old 2007-09-19
Lacey the EE (2 wks)
Lacey the EE (2 wks) 2007-09-19
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P6052254 2007-09-19
P6052257
P6052257 2007-09-19
Lacey at 3 wks
Lacey at 3 wks 2007-09-19
EE lass (6 wks), named Lacey
EE lass (6 wks), named Lacey 2007-09-19
Buckwheat and Goldie at 2 1/2 wks
EE's 2 wks 2007-09-19
EE (6 wks), named Goldie
EE lass (6 wks), named Goldie 2007-09-19
EE cockeral
EE cockeral (6 wks), named Buckwheat 2007-09-19
EE's (9 wks)
EE's(9 wks), Buckwheat and Lacey 2007-09-19
Buckwheat
Buckwheat 2007-09-19
Lacey, Buckwheat and Stapuff
Lacey, Buckwheat and Stapuff 2007-09-19
Buckwheat
Buckwheat 2007-09-19
P8013346
P8013346 2007-09-19
Black-Tailed Buff Japanese at 4 days old
Black-Tailed Buff Japanese at 4 days old 2007-09-19
Black-Tailed Buff Japanese (3 wks)
Black-Tailed Buff Japanese (3 wks) 2007-09-19
Pair of Black-Tailed Buff Japanese with SSH in background (all at 6 wks)
Pair of Black-Tailed Buff Japanese with SSH in background (all at 6 wks) 2007-09-19
Black-Tailed Buff Japanese ( 9 wks), named Ken
Black-Tailed Buff Japanese ( 9 wks), named Ken 2007-09-19
Black-Tailed Buff Japanese lass (9 wks), named Barbie
Black-Tailed Buff Japanese lass (9 wks), named Barbie 2007-09-19
Black-Tailed Buff Japanese
Black-Tailed Buff Japanese 2007-09-19
2 Mottled Cochins and EE
2 Mottled Cochins and EE
Mottled Cochin with Silver Sebright wings in background. 1 wk old
Mottled Cochin with Silver Sebright wings in background. 1 wk old 2007-09-19
P6052242
P6052242 2007-06-05
Mottled Cochin and Black-Tailed Buff Japanese (3 wks old)
Mottled Cochin and Black-Tailed Buff Japanese (3 wks old) 2007-09-19
Mottled Cochin and EE
Mottled Cochin and EE
Mottled Cochin roo (9 wks)
Mottled Cochin roo (9 wks) 2007-07-17
Mottled Cochin
Mottled Cochin
MC, 9 weeks old, white feathers are slowly being replaced by black/green feathers
green feathers
Mottled Cochin lass (9 wks)
Mottled Cochin lass (9 wks)
MC pair, SS in background
MC pair, SS in background
P7183198
P7183198 2007-07-18
SS roo hanging with MC lass
SS roo hanging with MC lass
P7183199
P7183199 2007-07-18
Blue Silkie and EE
Blue Silkie on the left, EE on the right.
Silky, Geezer and Mottled Cochin, at 2 wks
Silky, Geezer and Mottled Cochin, at 2 wks 2007-09-19
Silky Chick
Silky
P6052248
Silky
2007-06-05
Blue Silky (3 wks)
Blue Silky (3 wks)
Splash Silky (6 wks)
Silky (6 wks)
Blue Silky
7-18-07, 9 weeks 2 days old
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P7183214
P7183221
P7183221
9 weeks old
P7183222
Silver Sebright 3 weeks old
Silver Sebright looking more like a Turkey Vulture than a chicken. LOL
Silver Sebright roo (9 wks)
Silver Sebright roo (9 wks)
Silver Sebright
Silver Sebright
Silver Sebright
Silver Sebright
Silver Sebright lass (6 wks)
Silver Sebright lass (6 wks)
Silver Sebright lass (9 weeks old)
Silver Sebright lass (9 weeks old)
Silver Sebright
Silver Sebright
Romeo, SSH at 1 wk
Romeo, SSH at 1 wk
SSH, 1 wk old
SSH, 1 wk old
SSH, 1 wk old
SSH, 1 wk old
Silver Spangled Hamburg (upcoming roo)
Silver Spangled Hamburg 2007-06-05 3 wks, 1 day
SSH (9 wks)
SSH (9 wks)
SSH
SSH
P7183231
P7183231
9 weeks old, notice size difference between MC (front) and SSH (back)
9 weeks old, notice size difference between MC (front) and SSH (back)
SSH and EE
P7183234
SSh and BTBJ
P7183237
9 week, 2 day old SSH
2007-07-18 9 week, 2 day old SSH cockeral
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P5312124
2 Mottled Cochins
2 Mottled Cochins
Blue Silky
Blue Silky
8-28-07 Lacey, Blue Silky, Geezer and one of the Japs @ 15 weeks old
8-28-07 Lacey, Blue Silky, Geezer and one of the Japs @ 15 weeks old
8-28-07 Blue Silky and Mottled Cochin pullet @ 15 weeks old.
8-28-07 Blue Silky and Mottled Cochin pullet @ 15 weeks old.
8-28-07 Geezer @ 15 weeks old.
8-28-07 Geezer @ 15 weeks old.
8-28-07 Silver Sebright cockeral @ 15 weeks old.
8-28-07 Silver Sebright cockeral @ 15 weeks old.
8-28-07 Mottled Cochin cockeral @ 15 weeks old.
8-28-07 Mottled Cochin cockeral @ 15 weeks old.
P8283555
P8283555 2007-08-28
P8283560
P8283560 2007-08-28
8-28-07 Silver Sebright pullet @ 15 weeks old.
8-28-07 Silver Sebright pullet @ 15 weeks old. 2007-08-28
8-28-07 SSH & EE cockerals @ 15 weeks old.
8-28-07 SSH & EE cockerals @ 15 weeks old. 2007-09-19
8-28-07 Romeo and Geezer
8-28-07 Damburger & Geezer @ 15 weeks old. 2007-09-19
8-28-07 Geezer and Romeo
8-28-07 Geezer and Romeo @ 15 weeks old. 2007-09-19
Mottled Cochin pullet
9-10-07 17 week old Mottled Cochin pullet
17 week old EE pullet
9-10-07 17 week old EE pullet
17 week old Silver Sebright pullet
9-10-07 17 week old Silver Sebright pullet
Black Tailed Buff Jap cockeral
9-10-07 17 week old Black Tailed Buff Jap cockeral
EE cockeral
9-10-07 17 week old EE cockeral
17 week old EE pullet
9-10-07 17 week old EE pullet
Silver Sebright cockeral
9-10-07 17 week old Silver Sebright cockeral
EE cockeral
9-10-07 17 week old EE cockeral
Mottled Cochin cockeral
9-10-07 17 week old Mottled Cochin cockeral
Silver Sebright cockeral
9-10-07 17 week old Silver Sebright cockeral
SSH cockeral
9-10-07 17 week old SSH cockeral
SSH cockeral
9-10-07 17 week old SSH cockeral
BTBJ cockerals
9-10-07 17 week old BTBJ cockerals
EE pullet
17 week old EE pullet
Silkies
Black and Blue Silkies
Blue Silky
Blue Silky Cockeral
Splash pullet
P9274107.jpg 2007-09-27
P9274097.jpg
P9274097.jpg 2007-09-27
P9274114.jpg
P9274114.jpg 2007-09-27
P9274115.jpg
P9274115.jpg 2007-09-27
PB074470.jpg
PB074470.jpg 2007-11-07
PB074469.jpg
PB074469.jpg 2007-11-07
PB074477.jpg
PB074477.jpg 2007-11-07
PB074476.jpg
PB074476.jpg 2007-11-07
PB074482.jpg
PB074482.jpg 2007-11-07
SSH cockeral, 25 1/2 weeks
2007-11-07 25 1/2 week old SSH cockeral
PB074478.jpg
PB074478.jpg 2007-11-07
PB074488.jpg
PB074488.jpg 2007-11-07
P5212040.jpg
P5212040.jpg 2007-11-07
P5212036.jpg
P5212036.jpg 2007-05-21
P5212032.jpg
P5212032.jpg 2007-05-21
P5212038.jpg
P5212038.jpg 2007-05-21
P5212043.jpg
P5212043.jpg 2007-05-21
P5212036.jpg
P5212036.jpg 2007-11-07
3 week old Silver Sebright
6-04-07 Lookin' more like a Turkey Vulture than a chicken. LOL
3 SS.jpg
3 SS.jpg 2007-10-17
17 wk SSH.jpg
17 wk SSH.jpg 2007-11-08
BTBJ's and SSH
BTBJ's and SSH
BTBJ
BTBJ
13 week old BTBJ cockeral
BTBJB.jpg 2007-08-13
16 weeks old
16 weeks old.jpg 2007-09-04
The boys
BTBJ's and EE pullet
BTBJ
BTBJ
Spalsh pullet
Splash Silky pullet
Blue Silky
24 week old Blue Silky pullet
Blackbeard
Black Silky cockeral
Bluebeard
Blue Silky cockeral
PB074481.jpg
PB074481.jpg 2007-11-07
PB074481.jpg
PB074481.jpg 2007-11-07
P7303310.jpg
P7303310.jpg 2007-07-30
P1124806.jpg
P1124806.jpg 2008-01-12
P5212036.jpg
P5212036.jpg 2007-05-21
Pictures from Dawn
8/20/07 Trying to get panels to line up.
07 Trying to get panels to line up. 2007-09-19
This is what the bottom of the panels SHOULD look like....
This is what the bottom of the panels SHOULD look like.... 2007-09-19
Used soaker hose for 2 hours to make it easy to sink panel bottom into ground only to have them bend all kooky. grrrr
Used soaker hose for 2 hours to make it easy to sink panel bottom into ground only to have them bend all kooky. grrrr 20
The other screwy bottom section of panel.
The other screwy bottom section of panel. 2007-08-20
One gap...there's more....
One gap...there's more.... 2007-08-20
Not lining up like they should.
Not lining up like they should. 2007-08-20
Um, that's not even how it should be.....
Um, that's not even how it should be..... 2007-08-20
The result of the panels not lining up right.
The result of the panels not lining up right. 2007-08-20
8-26-07 What used to be a big gape (comparison pic after Skip did some adjusting with cable line).
8-26-07 What used to be a big gape (comparison pic after Skip did some adjusting with cable line). 2007-08-26
Just a few inches out of whack....
Just a few inches out of whack.... 2007-08-20
8-26-07 Comparison pic of another spot that wasn't lining up before.
8-26-07 Comparison pic of another spot that wasn't lining up before. 2007-08-26
8-26-07 Attached section of cattle panel to front of yard (covered with half inch hardware cloth).
8-26-07 Attached section of cattle panel to front of yard (covered with half inch hardware cloth). 2007-08-26
P8263516
P8263516 2007-08-26
8-26-07 Everything lined up as well as can be and ready to close in the back (east end).
8-26-07 Everything lined up as well as can be and ready to close in the back (east end). 2007-08-26
8-26-07 The back (east side) panel is ready to be attached. UPDATE: Went out to attach back panel only to find that the
8-26-07 The back (east side) panel is ready to be attached. UPDATE: Went out to attach back panel only to find that the
8-28-07 West end with half inch hardware cloth on cattle panel.
8-28-07 West end with half inch hardware cloth on cattle panel. 2007-08-28
8-28-07 "Bow" in panels on the north side.
8-28-07 "Bow" in panels on the north side. 2007-08-28
8-28-07 Not too bad on the south side...
8-28-07 Not too bad on the south side... 2007-08-28
8-28-07 Half of run door covered with half inch hardware cloth (wish I had thought of this BEFORE I covered it once with
8-28-07 Half of run door covered with half inch hardware cloth (wish I had thought of this BEFORE I covered it once with
P8313636
P8313636 2007-08-31
PB134509.jpg
PB134509.jpg 2007-11-13
Pictures from Dawn
6-25-07 Ken/Black-Tailed Buff Japanese rooster
Black-Tailed Buff Japanese rooster 2007-06-24
StaPuff on a mission...
StaPuff on a mission... 2007-09-19
Rum/Araucana lass
Araucana lass 2007-09-19
Curious about the camera...
Curious about the camera... 2007-09-19
Silky (6 wks)
Silky (6 wks) 2007-09-19
Goldie Hen (Goldie Hawn)/Aracauna lass
Aracauna lass 2007-09-19
From top to bottom: Goldie, Buckwheat/Araucana roo and Geezer/Araucana roo
Araucana roo 2007-09-19
6-25-07 Silver Sebright lass
6-25-07 Silver Sebright lass 2007-06-25
Close-up
Close-up 2007-06-25
P6252858
P6252858 2007-06-25
P6252859
P6252859 2007-06-25
Buckwheat
Buckwheat 2007-06-25
Sandbox: a mix of playsand, yard dirt and a bit of DE.
Sandbox: a mix of playsand, yard dirt and a bit of DE. 2007-06-25
That piqued everyone's interest awful fast!!!
That piqued everyone's interest awful fast!!! 2007-09-19
One of the Blue Silkies
One of the Blue Silkies 2007-09-19
One of the Mottled Cochin lasses
One of the Mottled Cochin lasses 2007-09-19
P6252855
P6252855 2007-06-25
P6252862
P6252862 2007-06-25
Mottled Cochin lass (9 wks)
Mottled Cochin lass (9 wks) 2007-09-19
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P6282888 2007-09-19
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P6242764 2007-09-19
P6242772
P6242772 2007-09-19
P6242773
P6242773 2007-06-24
Araucana (6 wks) named Geezer
Araucana (6 wks) named Geezer 2007-09-19
Araucana lass (6 wks), named Lacey
Araucana lass (6 wks), named Lacey 2007-09-19
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P6252837 2007-09-19
Araucana roo (6 wks), named Buckwheat
Araucana roo (6 wks), named Buckwheat 2007-09-19
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P7032989 2007-07-03
P7032990
P7032990 2007-07-03
P7032991
P7032991 2007-07-03
Geezer
Geezer 2007-07-03
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P7032993 2007-07-03
P7032994
P7032994 2007-07-03
P7032995
P7032995 2007-07-03
P7032989
P7032989 2007-09-19
P7032990
P7032990 2007-07-03
P7032991
P7032991 2007-07-03
P7032992
P7032992 2007-07-03
P7032993
P7032993 2007-07-03
P7032994
P7032994 2007-07-03
P7032995
P7032995 2007-07-03
P7063044
P7063044 2007-07-06
P7063045
P7063045 2007-07-06
P7063046
P7063046 2007-07-06
P7063047
P7063047 2007-07-06
P7063048
P7063048 2007-07-06
P7063049
P7063049 2007-07-06
P7063050
P7063050 2007-07-06
P7063051
P7063051 2007-07-06
P7063052
P7063052 2007-07-06
P7063055
P7063055 2007-09-19
P7083073
P7083073 2007-07-08
P7083074
P7083074 2007-07-08
P7083075
P7083075 2007-07-08
P7083076
P7083076 2007-07-08
P7083077
P7083077 2007-07-08
P7083078
P7083078 2007-07-08
8 weeks
8 weeks 2007-09-19
9 weeks
9 weeks 2007-09-19
10 weeks old
10 weeks old 2007-09-19
10 weeks
10 weeks 2007-09-19
P7243273
P7243273 2007-09-19
Pictures from Dawn
Skip helped me carry their brooder out to their new home. 6-21-07 @ 6 a.m.
Skip helped me carry their brooder out to their new home. 6-21-07 @ 6 a.m. 2007-09-19
On the left-side, I've opened their brooder door so they can go into the coop area.
On the left-side, I've opened their brooder door so they can go into the coop area. 2007-06-21
door
door 2007-06-25
More interested in the great outdoors than their new indoors.
More interested in the great outdoors than their new indoors. 2007-06-21
Better view of "access" to the new home.
Better view of "access" to the new home. 2007-06-21
No one gets in a hurry to make the big move.
No one gets in a hurry to make the big move. 2007-06-21
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P6212648 2007-06-21
Elvis finally makes a move into the unexplored territory. (Renamed Geezer on 6/24)
24) 2007-06-21
Use that ladder...you know you want to!!!
Use that ladder...you know you want to!!! 2007-06-21
Not ready to go out yet so they hold a meeting (or so it seems).
Not ready to go out yet so they hold a meeting (or so it seems). 2007-06-21
Silver Sebright checking out the new space.
Silver Sebright checking out the new space. 2007-06-21
Silver Sebright checking out the new space.
Silver Sebright checking out the new space. 2007-09-19
P6212667
P6212667 2007-06-21
P6212670
P6212670 2007-06-21
With roosts and a feeder, why go anywhere's else???
With roosts and a feeder, why go anywhere's else??? 2007-09-19
Buff Black-Tailed Jap roo getting curious.
Buff Black-Tailed Jap roo getting curious. 2007-06-21
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P6212671 2007-06-21
Cocky Joe Cochin (l) and Damburger (r) discuss becoming the new Lewis and Clark in the chicken world. Ken and Barbie (th
Cocky Joe Cochin (l) and Damburger (r) discuss becoming the new Lewis and Clark in the chicken world. Ken and Barbie (th
Geezer and Barbie
Geezer and Barbie 2007-06-21
Ken and Barbie thinking about taking Cocky Joe and Damburgers place.
Ken and Barbie thinking about taking Cocky Joe and Damburgers place. 2007-06-21
Damburger trying to talk Ken and Barbie into exploring first.
Damburger trying to talk Ken and Barbie into exploring first. 2007-06-21
Jump!!! You know you want to!!!
Jump!!! You know you want to!!! 2007-06-21
Blue Silky and Damburger enjoying the sun.
Blue Silky and Damburger enjoying the sun. 2007-06-21
Cocky Joe and Damburger once again thinking about taking the plunge....
Cocky Joe and Damburger once again thinking about taking the plunge.... 2007-09-19
Pepper Anne is settling in, knowing its gonna be a loooong day!
Pepper Anne is settling in, knowing its gonna be a loooong day! 2007-06-21
Damburger makes his move while Cocky Joe still ponders.....
Damburger makes his move while Cocky Joe still ponders..... 2007-09-19
The first 3 to get out in their new world.
The first 3 to get out in their new world. 2007-06-21
P6212686
P6212686 2007-06-21
Geezer enjoying the scenery from the Gangplank.
Geezer enjoying the scenery from the Gangplank. 2007-09-19
Why is the ground crawling like that???? or finding their first ants.
Why is the ground crawling like that???? or finding their first ants. 2007-06-21
Geezer going to investigate what everyone else has found.
Geezer going to investigate what everyone else has found. 2007-06-21
So, this is dirt?!?
So, this is dirt?!? 2007-09-19
Lacey, the Araucana.
Lacey, the Araucana. 2007-09-19
P6212692
P6212692 2007-06-21
P6212694
P6212694 2007-06-21
Buckwheat and Geezer (Araucanas)
Buckwheat and Geezer (Araucanas) 2007-09-19
Lacey
Lacey 2007-09-19
Motley Cochin and a Silver Sebright roo finally curious about where everyone keeps disappearing to.
Motley Cochin and a Silver Sebright roo finally curious about where everyone keeps disappearing to. 2007-06-21
Motley seeing dirt for the first time.
Motley seeing dirt for the first time. 2007-09-19
Sebright roo thinking about being the next brave one.
Sebright roo thinking about being the next brave one. 2007-09-19
Motley getting ready to attack the grass.
Motley getting ready to attack the grass. 2007-09-19
P6212702
P6212702 2007-06-21
P6212703
P6212703 2007-06-21
P6212704
P6212704 2007-06-21
Still have a few, who are less adventerous, hanging out inside. That's StaPuff roosting on the feeder.
Still have a few, who are less adventerous, hanging out inside. That's StaPuff roosting on the feeder. 2007-06-21
Nope, not a dead one...Cocky Joe Cochin taking his first sun bath.
Nope, not a dead one...Cocky Joe Cochin taking his first sun bath. 2007-09-19
Cochins and Buffs getting ready to do some scrapping...
Cochins and Buffs getting ready to do some scrapping... 2007-09-19
Motley decides Cocky Joe can handle his light work and goes off to explore.
Motley decides Cocky Joe can handle his light work and goes off to explore. 2007-06-21
Motley enjoys his first sun bath.
Motley enjoys his first sun bath. 2007-09-19
10 a.m. and everyone is now in their new home, affectionately called the Teacup Pterodactly Townhouse.
10 a.m. and everyone is now in their new home, affectionately called the Teacup Pterodactly Townhouse. 2007-09-19
Nap-time and everyone wants the same spot.
Nap-time and everyone wants the same spot. 2007-06-22
P6222722
P6222722 2007-06-22
First night out.
First night out. 2007-06-22
P6222724
P6222724 2007-06-22
P6222725
P6222725 2007-06-22
P6222726
P6222726 2007-06-22
P6222727
P6222727 2007-06-22
P6222728
P6222728 2007-06-22
Pictures from Dawn
Easter Egger rooster
PB074478.jpg 2007-11-07
Easter Egger rooster
PB074482.jpg 2007-11-07
Both EE boys
P1124807.jpg 2008-01-12
Black Tailed Buff Japanese roo
PA134217.jpg 2007-10-13
Both Jap boys
P9264010.jpg 2007-09-26
Cochin mix cockeral
Dad is either an Easter Egger or Silver Spangled Hamburg...
Pictures from Dawn
The Coop. A cedar child's playhouse that measures 78 inches x 78 inches x 78 inches.
The Coop. A cedar child's playhouse that measures 78 inches x 78 inches x 78 inches. 2007-07-08
Breaking ground.
Breaking ground. 2006-11-14
Skip's about half way there.
Skip's about half way there. 2006-11-25
Are we there yet????
Are we there yet???? 2006-11-25
Almost done...
Almost done... 2006-11-25
Ta-Da...finished foundation (except for a few block in the center, gotta know which way the floor joists run first befor
Ta-Da...finished foundation (except for a few block in the center, gotta know which way the floor joists run first befor
All the pre-fab coop pieces/parts.
parts. 2006-11-26
Bolting the floor sections together.
Bolting the floor sections together. 2006-11-26
The finished floor.
The finished floor. 2006-11-26
Putting the roof together.
Putting the roof together. 2004-05-01
Getting the walls up. Notice Pepper Anne supervising in the foreground.
Getting the walls up. Notice Pepper Anne supervising in the foreground. 2004-05-01
Walls finished and porch sections added on.
Walls finished and porch sections added on. 2004-05-01
***Snow in the background is just shredded paper.
***Snow in the background is just shredded paper. 2004-05-01
Dutch doors on.
Dutch doors on. 2006-11-28
Nice front view.
Nice front view. 2006-11-28
Gable ends are up, getting ready to put the roof on.
Gable ends are up, getting ready to put the roof on. 2006-11-28
Half the roof is up.
Half the roof is up. 2006-11-28
Back of the roof is on. Unfortunately, one of the gable ends wasn't included so Skip's gonna make us one.
Back of the roof is on. Unfortunately, one of the gable ends wasn't included so Skip's gonna make us one. 2007
Finished product.
Finished product. 2007-09-19
Front
Front 2007-09-19
The Coop. A cedar child's playhouse that measures 78 inches x 78 inches x 78 inches.
The Coop. A cedar child's playhouse that measures 78 inches x 78 inches x 78 inches. 2004-05-01
Linoleum finally down on the floor (for easier cleaning).
Linoleum finally down on the floor (for easier cleaning). 2007-09-19
Linoleum and piece of hardwire cloth we used to close the upper open area above dutch door.
Linoleum and piece of hardwire cloth we used to close the upper open area above dutch door. 2007-09-19
Braces that Skip added so I could attach the hard-wire mesh to to keep critters out and the chickens in. Will be adding
Braces that Skip added so I could attach the hard-wire mesh to to keep critters out and the chickens in. Will be adding
Hardwire cloth and old greenhouse plastic in window. These will be screened also
Hardwire cloth and old greenhouse plastic in window. These will be screened also 2004-05-01
New eave Skip built to replace the missing one.
New eave Skip built to replace the missing one. 2004-05-01
New eave from the inside.
New eave from the inside. 2004-05-01
Ventilation fan for south side of coop.
Ventilation fan for south side of coop. 2007-06-03
This will be the inside view.
This will be the inside view. 2007-06-03
Skip showing where fan will be placed.
Skip showing where fan will be placed. 2007-06-03
Ventilation fan in place and ready to cool the coop down.
Ventilation fan in place and ready to cool the coop down. 2007-06-03
Pepper Anne thinking that she's hiding from me and the camera. :^)
Pepper Anne thinking that she's hiding from me and the camera. :^) 2006-11-28
Locks and latches installed on coop door as of 6-03-07.
Locks and latches installed on coop door as of 6-03-07. 2007-06-03
6-3-07 Future screen door for the coop porch (to keep the Banties from getting out while I'm trying to get in!
6-3-07 Future screen door for the coop porch (to keep the Banties from getting out while I'm trying to get in! 2007
6-03-07...Area where the run is going to be.
6-03-07...Area where the run is going to be. 2007-06-03
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P6032177 2007-06-03
A different view of run area.
A different view of run area. 2007-06-03
Cattle Panels
4' x 16' cattle panels that we plan on using to make our hoop run. 2007-09-19
Upclose view. Using J clips to connect wire to panel.
Upclose view. Using J clips to connect wire to panel. 2007-06-03
Getting ready to fire up the SawzAll so we can pound the panel ends into the ground.
Getting ready to fire up the SawzAll so we can pound the panel ends into the ground. 2007-09-19
The SawzAll aftermath.
The SawzAll aftermath. 2007-09-19
Crimping pliers and J-clips
Crimping pliers and J-clips 2007-07-12
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P7123083 2007-07-12
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P7123086 2007-07-12
6-4-07 First section of hoop run with ends pounded into the ground and pressure treated 2 x 4 center.
6-4-07 First section of hoop run with ends pounded into the ground and pressure treated 2 x 4 center. 2007-06-04
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P6042197 2007-06-04
6-6-07 Screened in the front porch.
6-6-07 Screened in the front porch. 2007-06-11
6-10-07 Skip finishing digging out black post that is in the way of progress.
6-10-07 Skip finishing digging out black post that is in the way of progress. 2007-06-10
6-10-07 Getting closer but still alot of concrete left to bust up with chisel and sledge hammer.
6-10-07 Getting closer but still alot of concrete left to bust up with chisel and sledge hammer. 2007-06-10
6-10-07 Bottom section of rope on post is the original dirt/clay level before we bagan the excavation.
clay level before we bagan the excavation. 2007-06-10
6-10-07 Post has been removed.
6-10-07 Post has been removed. 2007-06-10
6-10-07 Used busted concrete from around post to fill in hole.
6-10-07 Used busted concrete from around post to fill in hole. 2007-06-10
6-10-07 Just about leveled off.
6-10-07 Just about leveled off. 2007-06-10
6-10-07 View from the west without black post!
6-10-07 View from the west without black post! 2007-06-10
6-10-07 Single cattle panel in front of first hoop section will be an air-lock. Once it's framed in, there will be
6-10-07 Single cattle panel in front of first hoop section will be an air-lock. Once it's framed in, there will be
P6102476
P6102476 2007-06-10
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P5302116 2007-05-30
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P5302117 2007-05-30
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P5302122 2007-05-30
7-2-07 Some of the framework that will attach coop and run.
7-2-07 Some of the framework that will attach coop and run. 2007-07-02
Cheating to get an angle.
Cheating to get an angle. 2007-07-02
Ta-daaaa
Ta-daaaa 2007-09-19
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P7022945 2007-07-02
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P7022946 2007-07-02
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P7022947 2007-07-02
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P7022948 2007-07-02
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P7022949 2007-07-02
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P7022955 2007-07-02
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P7022956 2007-07-02
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P7022957 2007-07-02
7-3-07 Dealing with a twisted board.
7-3-07 Dealing with a twisted board. 2007-07-03
When in doubt...make a jig!
When in doubt...make a jig! 2007-07-03
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P7032965 2007-07-03
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P7032966 2007-07-03
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P7032967 2007-07-03
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P7032968 2007-07-03
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P7032969 2007-07-03
7-03 Screened in porch
7-03 Screened in porch 2007-07-03
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P7032971 2007-07-03
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P7032973 2007-07-03
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P7032974 2007-07-03
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P7032975 2007-07-03
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P7032977 2007-07-03
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P7032978 2007-07-03
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P7032979 2007-07-03
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P7032980 2007-07-03
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P7032981 2007-07-03
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P7032984 2007-07-03
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P7032985 2007-07-03
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P7032987 2007-07-03
An over-all view...we have no plans to work with...we are making it up as we go along.
An over-all view...we have no plans to work with...we are making it up as we go along. 2007-07-02
7-2-07 Soaking the ground in order to be able to set up the 2nd set of panels for the run.
7-2-07 Soaking the ground in order to be able to set up the 2nd set of panels for the run. 2007-07-02
The Keeper of the Coop aka Pepper Anne
The Keeper of the Coop aka Pepper Anne 2007-09-19
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P7032997 2007-07-03
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P7032999 2007-07-03
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P7033000 2007-07-03
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P7033001 2007-07-03
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P7053021 2007-07-05
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P7053022 2007-07-05
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P7053023 2007-07-05
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P7053024 2007-07-05
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P7053025 2007-07-05
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P7053026 2007-07-05
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P7053027 2007-07-05
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P7053028 2007-07-05
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P7053029 2007-07-05
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P7063035 2007-07-06
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P7063036 2007-07-06
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P7063036 2007-07-06
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P7063037 2007-07-06
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P7063038 2007-07-06
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P7063039 2007-07-06
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P7063040 2007-07-06
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P7063041 2007-07-06
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P7063042 2007-07-06
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P7063043 2007-07-06
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P7073056 2007-07-07
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P7073057 2007-07-07
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P7073058 2007-07-07
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P7073059 2007-07-07
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P8313630 2007-08-31
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P8313631 2007-08-31
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P8313632 2007-08-31
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P8313633 2007-08-31
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P8313634 2007-08-31
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P8313635 2007-08-31
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P9053792 2007-09-19
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P9053791 2007-09-05
P1194843.jpg
P1194843.jpg 2008-01-19
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e7d50a84.jpg 2008-02-01
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P9043785.jpg 2007-09-04
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P1194843.jpg 2008-01-19
moon.jpg
moon.jpg 2008-02-01
coop.jpg
coop.jpg 2008-02-01
cooop.jpg
cooop.jpg 2008-02-01
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e7dec77f.jpg 2008-02-01
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P9043724.jpg 2007-09-04
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P9043725.jpg 2007-09-04
Pictures from Dawn
6-22-07 Front side of modified Chick-N-Barn now known as the Teacup Pterodactyl Townhouse.
6-22-07 Front side of modified Chick-N-Barn now known as the Teacup Pterodactyl Townhouse. 2007-09-19
Couldn't resist hanging this sign up here!
Couldn't resist hanging this sign up here! 2007-06-17
6-23-07 Backside of the Teacup Pterodactyl Townhouse.
6-23-07 Backside of the Teacup Pterodactyl Townhouse. 2007-06-23
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P6162543 2007-06-16
Nest box hole covers.
Nest box hole covers. 2007-09-19
One, of two end pieces.
One, of two end pieces. 2007-06-16
Nest box side, with lid (interior).
Nest box side, with lid (interior). 2007-09-19
Two different types of doors.
Two different types of doors. 2007-09-19
Both lid sections.
Both lid sections. 2007-09-19
My work area. I covered the wire sections of the doors and vent sections with aluminum screen and hardwire cloth while S
My work area. I covered the wire sections of the doors and vent sections with aluminum screen and hardwire cloth while S
Aluminum screen attached with staples.
Aluminum screen attached with staples. 2007-09-19
Hardwire cloth attached over screen.
Hardwire cloth attached over screen. 2007-09-19
Close-up of vent section with screen and hardwire cloth.
Close-up of vent section with screen and hardwire cloth. 2007-09-19
Close up, exterior.
Close up, exterior. 2007-09-19
What we are calling "Fair-weather" doors.
What we are calling "Fair-weather" doors. 2007-06-17
Doors, after screen and hardwire cloth.
Doors, after screen and hardwire cloth. 2007-09-19
Nest box hole doors.
Nest box hole doors. 2007-09-19
Putting the pieces together.
Putting the pieces together. 2007-09-19
Next section, nest box wall.
Next section, nest box wall. 2007-09-19
This end will be attached to the Chick-N-Yard.
This end will be attached to the Chick-N-Yard. 2007-09-19
Nest box wall attached.
Nest box wall attached. 2007-09-19
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P6162559 2007-06-16
Getting closer!
Getting closer! 2007-09-19
Since we decided to raise the barn off of the ground, Skip made a floor from a piece of plywood.
Since we decided to raise the barn off of the ground, Skip made a floor from a piece of plywood. 2007-06-17
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P6172574 2007-06-17
New floor installed.
New floor installed. 2007-06-17
Vent and lid sections will go on next.
Vent and lid sections will go on next. 2007-09-19
Attaching vent section to lid.
Attaching vent section to lid. 2007-09-19
Getting ready to secure vent section in place.
Getting ready to secure vent section in place. 2007-06-17
OOPS!!!! Look carefully, Skip is finishing to top this off and hasn't realized that he forgot to add the floor. He
OOPS!!!! Look carefully, Skip is finishing to top this off and hasn't realized that he forgot to add the floor. He
P6172568
P6172568 2007-06-17
P6172570
P6172570 2007-09-19
Looks done...but we're not even close!!!
Looks done...but we're not even close!!! 2007-09-19
Nest box doors set in place.
Nest box doors set in place. 2007-06-17
Skip using the SawzAll to remove the "feet" from the bottom of the "barn". Figured that we didn&apos
Skip using the SawzAll to remove the "feet" from the bottom of the "barn". Figured that we didn&apos
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e8f59071 2007-06-21
Sawn off "feet" from barn.
Sawn off "feet" from barn. 2007-09-19
The door slides out to the left so we closed it down to keep critters out. Would like to re-do this set-up so I can use
The door slides out to the left so we closed it down to keep critters out. Would like to re-do this set-up so I can use
Closed down the nest box holes to keep critters out. This will be changed eventually.
Closed down the nest box holes to keep critters out. This will be changed eventually. 2007-06-17
Building the frame.
Building the frame. 2007-09-19
Pepper Anne checking out the new digs.
Pepper Anne checking out the new digs. 2007-09-19
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P6172588 2007-09-19
"Good guard dog!!!"
"Good guard dog!!!" 2007-06-17
Barn set up on frame.
Barn set up on frame. 2007-09-19
Side view. Noticely how nicely the bottom of the "barn" sets on the frame since we sawed off the feet....
Side view. Noticely how nicely the bottom of the "barn" sets on the frame since we sawed off the feet.... 2007
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P6172593 2007-06-17
Argh...didn't think about their ladder until after the frame was built. Will do this different when we build the ne
Argh...didn't think about their ladder until after the frame was built. Will do this different when we build the ne
Chick-N-Yard being attached to barn and frame.
Chick-N-Yard being attached to barn and frame. 2007-09-19
Almost a done deal!
Almost a done deal! 2007-06-17
Screwed barn framework to 2 x 4 frame.
Screwed barn framework to 2 x 4 frame. 2007-06-17
Another view of the "Gangplank".
Another view of the "Gangplank". 2007-06-17
Remember the great idea about cutting those "feet" off??? Well, now the lid doesn't sit flush were it sho
Remember the great idea about cutting those "feet" off??? Well, now the lid doesn't sit flush were it sho
Skip remedies the situation.
Skip remedies the situation. 2007-06-17
Niiiiiiice!!!
Niiiiiiice!!! 2007-06-17
Now comes the fun part for me...I get to enclose the bottom with wire.
Now comes the fun part for me...I get to enclose the bottom with wire. 2007-06-17
Extra wire at bottom of frame is for predator proofing and will be staked down. Corners that are missing wire will have
Extra wire at bottom of frame is for predator proofing and will be staked down. Corners that are missing wire will have
Almost done with the wire enclosure when it hits me...I have no way to access the bottom area! I need a door!
Almost done with the wire enclosure when it hits me...I have no way to access the bottom area! I need a door! 2007-06-18
The hanging feeder was a great idea too until it rained yesterday!
The hanging feeder was a great idea too until it rained yesterday! 2007-06-18
Finishing attaching the back section of wire.
Finishing attaching the back section of wire. 2007-06-20
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P6242774 2007-06-24
Access door that Skip made for me.
Access door that Skip made for me. 2007-06-21
Don't like this open area on the corners.
Don't like this open area on the corners. 2007-06-21
...so I used some scrap lumber to make braces. Skip was glad I had it done when he got home as he had the same idea.
...so I used some scrap lumber to make braces. Skip was glad I had it done when he got home as he had the same idea. 200
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P6202627 2007-06-20
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P6202628 2007-06-20
Hardware cloth braces.
Hardware cloth braces. 2007-06-21
Roost holders in place.
Roost holders in place. 2007-06-21
Roosts in place.
Roosts in place. 2007-06-21
Skip installing their night light.
Skip installing their night light. 2007-06-21
6-21-07 Bought a 6' section of tube lights. They only came in clear or blue sooo I colored it with a red Sharpie. S
6-21-07 Bought a 6' section of tube lights. They only came in clear or blue sooo I colored it with a red Sharpie. S
Lights on....
Lights on.... 2007-06-21
Roosts and pine shavings in place and ready for their first night outside!
Roosts and pine shavings in place and ready for their first night outside! 2007-06-21
Sunflower seed bag as a "draft door".
Sunflower seed bag as a "draft door". 2007-06-21
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P6242780 2007-06-24
Added some smaller pine shavings on top of the larger ones as no one slept inside last night and we think they might not
Added some smaller pine shavings on top of the larger ones as no one slept inside last night and we think they might not
6-23-07 Built new ladder yesterday as the other one was more like a Slip and Slide. Everyone seems to like this one bett
6-23-07 Built new ladder yesterday as the other one was more like a Slip and Slide. Everyone seems to like this one bett
Latch system we are using on the "lid" sections. I don't really like it, but it's more secure than i
Latch system we are using on the "lid" sections. I don't really like it, but it's more secure than i
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P6252828 2007-06-25
Bow in lid. We'll add a center hinge when we make the next one.
Bow in lid. We'll add a center hinge when we make the next one. 2007-09-19
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P6242778 2007-06-24
6-21-07 Project for the day...fill in empty corner with hardware cloth.
6-21-07 Project for the day...fill in empty corner with hardware cloth. 2007-09-19
Corner filled in and staked down.
Corner filled in and staked down. 2007-06-21
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P6252863 2007-06-25
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P6252865 2007-06-25
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P6252798 2007-06-25
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PA244362.jpg 2007-10-24
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PA234356.jpg 2007-10-23
Cut up cattle panel
9-25-07 Used the SawzAll to cut a 4' x 16' panel into 3 sections
Hardware cloth added
10-29-07 Fianlly got 1/4" hardware cloth installed on all 3 panel sections.
Zip ties
10-29-07 Used UV resistant zip ties to connect sections together. This allows the panels to fold together when moving it
Attaching it to Chick-N-Barn
10-29-07 The 1" x 2" will be used to attach 1/4" hardware netting
Bungee attachments
10-29-07 Used bungees to attach from panel to Chick-N-Yard section (front).
1" x 2" attachment
10-29-07
Access "door"
10-29-07 Using the back panel as door to let Silkies in and out of day-time run.
Hardware net
10-29-07 Used zip ties to attach netting to 1" x 2".
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PA234353.jpg 2007-10-23
Netting close-up
10-23-07 Close-up of 1/4" heavy-duty hardware netting
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PA304429.jpg 2007-10-30
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PA304432.jpg 2007-10-30
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PA304433.jpg 2007-10-30
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PA304434.jpg 2007-10-30
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PB204538.jpg 2007-11-20
DLM
11-20-07 Litter around 4 inches deep.
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PB204544.jpg 2007-11-20
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PA204301.jpg 2007-10-20
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PA204302.jpg 2007-10-20
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PA204299.jpg 2007-10-20
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P9063802.jpg 2007-09-06
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P9063811.jpg 2007-09-06
Pictures from Dawn
future nest box
2007-09-23 Old plexiglass fish brooder
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P9294139.jpg 2007-09-29
P9284134.jpg
P9284134.jpg 2007-09-28
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P9284136.jpg 2007-09-28
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P9284138.jpg 2007-09-28
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P9294140.jpg 2007-09-29
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P9304163.jpg 2007-09-30
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P9304165.jpg 2007-09-30
Pictures from Dawn
P9294139.jpg
P9294139.jpg 2007-09-29
P9284134.jpg
P9284134.jpg 2007-09-28
P9284136.jpg
P9284136.jpg 2007-09-28
P9284138.jpg
P9284138.jpg 2007-09-28
P9294140.jpg
P9294140.jpg 2007-09-29
P9304165.jpg
P9304165.jpg 2007-09-30
P9304163.jpg
P9304163.jpg 2007-09-30
Pictures from Dawn
P9284136.jpg
P9284136.jpg 2007-09-28
P9284134.jpg
P9284134.jpg 2007-09-28
P9284135.jpg
P9284135.jpg 2007-09-28
P9284138.jpg
P9284138.jpg 2007-09-28
P9294140.jpg
P9294140.jpg 2007-09-29
P9294139.jpg
P9294139.jpg 2007-09-29
P9304165.jpg
P9304165.jpg 2007-09-30
P9304163.jpg
P9304163.jpg 2007-09-30
Pictures from Dawn
The end results as of 9/5/07
07 2007-09-19
9-4-07 This front corner is closed off so I have a dry spot to keep feed and other things...
9-4-07 This front corner is closed off so I have a dry spot to keep feed and other things... 2007-09-04
The wire section between the wooden frame (next to the coop) and the fence post is my door into the run. Wooden frame ha
The wire section between the wooden frame (next to the coop) and the fence post is my door into the run. Wooden frame ha
P9053795
P9053795 2007-09-05
Area for storage.
Area for storage. 2007-09-04
Storage area from the main door.
Storage area from the main door. 2007-09-04
Added shelf space for more storage.
Added shelf space for more storage. 2007-09-04
The Chicken Chest aka medicine cabinet.
The Chicken Chest aka medicine cabinet. 2007-09-04
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P9043767 2007-09-04
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P9043768 2007-09-04
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P9043769 2007-09-04
View from the east end.
View from the east end. 2007-09-04
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P9043711 2007-09-04
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P9043713 2007-09-04
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P9043714 2007-09-04
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P9043715 2007-09-04
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P9043716 2007-09-04
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P9043717 2007-09-04
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P9043718 2007-09-04
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P9043720 2007-09-04
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P9043721 2007-09-04
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P9043722 2007-09-04
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P9043723 2007-09-04
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P9043724 2007-09-04
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P9043725 2007-09-04
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P9043726 2007-09-04
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P9043727 2007-09-04
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P9043728 2007-09-04
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P9043729 2007-09-04
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P9043732 2007-09-04
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P9043733 2007-09-04
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P9043734 2007-09-04
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P9043735 2007-09-04
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P9043736 2007-09-04
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P9043737 2007-09-04
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P9043738 2007-09-04
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P9043739 2007-09-04
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P9043741 2007-09-04
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P9043742 2007-09-04
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P9043743 2007-09-04
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P9043744 2007-09-04
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P9043748 2007-09-04
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P9043750 2007-09-04
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P9043751 2007-09-04
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P9043752 2007-09-04
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P9043753 2007-09-04
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P9043756 2007-09-04
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P9043757 2007-09-04
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P9043772 2007-09-04
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P9043774 2007-09-04
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P9043775 2007-09-04
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P9043776 2007-09-04
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P9043778 2007-09-04
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P9043779 2007-09-04
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P9043781 2007-09-04
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P9043782 2007-09-04
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P9043783 2007-09-04
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P9043784 2007-09-04
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P9043785 2007-09-04
The Silkies now have the Teacup Pterodactyl Townhouse to themselves.
The Silkies now have the Teacup Pterodactyl Townhouse to themselves. 2007-09-04
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P9043763 2007-09-04
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P9063802 2007-09-06
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P9063808 2007-09-06
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P9063809 2007-09-06
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P9063810 2007-09-06
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P9063811 2007-09-06
Nest box in playhouse
Nest box in playhouse 2007-09-07
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P9073838 2007-09-07
Roosts and nest box
Roosts and nest box 2007-09-07
Overall view of roosts & nest box
Overall view of roosts & nest box 2007-09-07
Moving Day 007
Moving Day 007 2004-05-01
Moving Day 009
Moving Day 009 2004-05-01
Moving Day 010
Moving Day 010 2004-05-01
Moving Day 011
Moving Day 011 2004-05-01
Moving Day 014
Moving Day 014 2004-05-01
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P9043738 2007-09-19
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P9043741 2007-09-19
Pictures from Dawn
The Coop. A cedar child's playhouse that measures 78 inches x 78 inches x 78 inches.
The Coop. A cedar child's playhouse that measures 78 inches x 78 inches x 78 inches. 2007-07-08
Breaking ground.
Breaking ground. 2006-11-14
Skip's about half way there.
Skip's about half way there. 2006-11-25
Are we there yet????
Are we there yet???? 2006-11-25
Almost done...
Almost done... 2006-11-25
Ta-Da...finished foundation (except for a few block in the center, gotta know which way the floor joists run first befor
Ta-Da...finished foundation (except for a few block in the center, gotta know which way the floor joists run first befor
All the pre-fab coop pieces/parts.
parts. 2006-11-26
Bolting the floor sections together.
Bolting the floor sections together. 2006-11-26
The finished floor.
The finished floor. 2006-11-26
Putting the roof together.
Putting the roof together. 2004-05-01
Getting the walls up. Notice Pepper Anne supervising in the foreground.
Getting the walls up. Notice Pepper Anne supervising in the foreground. 2004-05-01
Walls finished and porch sections added on.
Walls finished and porch sections added on. 2004-05-01
***Snow in the background is just shredded paper.
***Snow in the background is just shredded paper. 2004-05-01
Dutch doors on.
Dutch doors on. 2006-11-28
Nice front view.
Nice front view. 2006-11-28
Gable ends are up, getting ready to put the roof on.
Gable ends are up, getting ready to put the roof on. 2006-11-28
Half the roof is up.
Half the roof is up. 2006-11-28
Back of the roof is on. Unfortunately, one of the gable ends wasn't included so Skip's gonna make us one.
Back of the roof is on. Unfortunately, one of the gable ends wasn't included so Skip's gonna make us one. 2007
Finished product.
Finished product. 2007-09-19
Front
Front 2007-09-19
The Coop. A cedar child's playhouse that measures 78 inches x 78 inches x 78 inches.
The Coop. A cedar child's playhouse that measures 78 inches x 78 inches x 78 inches. 2004-05-01
Linoleum finally down on the floor (for easier cleaning).
Linoleum finally down on the floor (for easier cleaning). 2007-09-19
Linoleum and piece of hardwire cloth we used to close the upper open area above dutch door.
Linoleum and piece of hardwire cloth we used to close the upper open area above dutch door. 2007-09-19
Braces that Skip added so I could attach the hard-wire mesh to to keep critters out and the chickens in. Will be adding
Braces that Skip added so I could attach the hard-wire mesh to to keep critters out and the chickens in. Will be adding
Hardwire cloth and old greenhouse plastic in window. These will be screened also
Hardwire cloth and old greenhouse plastic in window. These will be screened also 2004-05-01
New eave Skip built to replace the missing one.
New eave Skip built to replace the missing one. 2004-05-01
New eave from the inside.
New eave from the inside. 2004-05-01
Ventilation fan for south side of coop.
Ventilation fan for south side of coop. 2007-06-03
This will be the inside view.
This will be the inside view. 2007-06-03
Skip showing where fan will be placed.
Skip showing where fan will be placed. 2007-06-03
Ventilation fan in place and ready to cool the coop down.
Ventilation fan in place and ready to cool the coop down. 2007-06-03
Pepper Anne thinking that she's hiding from me and the camera. :^)
Pepper Anne thinking that she's hiding from me and the camera. :^) 2006-11-28
Locks and latches installed on coop door as of 6-03-07.
Locks and latches installed on coop door as of 6-03-07. 2007-06-03
6-3-07 Future screen door for the coop porch (to keep the Banties from getting out while I'm trying to get in!
6-3-07 Future screen door for the coop porch (to keep the Banties from getting out while I'm trying to get in! 2007
6-03-07...Area where the run is going to be.
6-03-07...Area where the run is going to be. 2007-06-03
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P6032177 2007-06-03
A different view of run area.
A different view of run area. 2007-06-03
Cattle Panels
4' x 16' cattle panels that we plan on using to make our hoop run. 2007-09-19
Upclose view. Using J clips to connect wire to panel.
Upclose view. Using J clips to connect wire to panel. 2007-06-03
Getting ready to fire up the SawzAll so we can pound the panel ends into the ground.
Getting ready to fire up the SawzAll so we can pound the panel ends into the ground. 2007-09-19
The SawzAll aftermath.
The SawzAll aftermath. 2007-09-19
Crimping pliers and J-clips
Crimping pliers and J-clips 2007-07-12
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P7123083 2007-07-12
P7123086
P7123086 2007-07-12
6-4-07 First section of hoop run with ends pounded into the ground and pressure treated 2 x 4 center.
6-4-07 First section of hoop run with ends pounded into the ground and pressure treated 2 x 4 center. 2007-06-04
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P6042197 2007-06-04
6-6-07 Screened in the front porch.
6-6-07 Screened in the front porch. 2007-06-11
6-10-07 Skip finishing digging out black post that is in the way of progress.
6-10-07 Skip finishing digging out black post that is in the way of progress. 2007-06-10
6-10-07 Getting closer but still alot of concrete left to bust up with chisel and sledge hammer.
6-10-07 Getting closer but still alot of concrete left to bust up with chisel and sledge hammer. 2007-06-10
6-10-07 Bottom section of rope on post is the original dirt/clay level before we bagan the excavation.
clay level before we bagan the excavation. 2007-06-10
6-10-07 Post has been removed.
6-10-07 Post has been removed. 2007-06-10
6-10-07 Used busted concrete from around post to fill in hole.
6-10-07 Used busted concrete from around post to fill in hole. 2007-06-10
6-10-07 Just about leveled off.
6-10-07 Just about leveled off. 2007-06-10
6-10-07 View from the west without black post!
6-10-07 View from the west without black post! 2007-06-10
6-10-07 Single cattle panel in front of first hoop section will be an air-lock. Once it's framed in, there will be
6-10-07 Single cattle panel in front of first hoop section will be an air-lock. Once it's framed in, there will be
P6102476
P6102476 2007-06-10
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P5302116 2007-05-30
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P5302117 2007-05-30
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P5302122 2007-05-30
7-2-07 Some of the framework that will attach coop and run.
7-2-07 Some of the framework that will attach coop and run. 2007-07-02
Cheating to get an angle.
Cheating to get an angle. 2007-07-02
Ta-daaaa
Ta-daaaa 2007-09-19
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P7022945 2007-07-02
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P7022946 2007-07-02
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P7022947 2007-07-02
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P7022948 2007-07-02
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P7022949 2007-07-02
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P7022955 2007-07-02
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P7022956 2007-07-02
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P7022957 2007-07-02
7-3-07 Dealing with a twisted board.
7-3-07 Dealing with a twisted board. 2007-07-03
When in doubt...make a jig!
When in doubt...make a jig! 2007-07-03
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P7032965 2007-07-03
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P7032966 2007-07-03
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P7032967 2007-07-03
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P7032968 2007-07-03
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P7032969 2007-07-03
7-03 Screened in porch
7-03 Screened in porch 2007-07-03
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P7032971 2007-07-03
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P7032973 2007-07-03
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P7032974 2007-07-03
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P7032975 2007-07-03
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P7032977 2007-07-03
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P7032978 2007-07-03
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P7032979 2007-07-03
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P7032980 2007-07-03
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P7032981 2007-07-03
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P7032984 2007-07-03
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P7032985 2007-07-03
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P7032987 2007-07-03
An over-all view...we have no plans to work with...we are making it up as we go along.
An over-all view...we have no plans to work with...we are making it up as we go along. 2007-07-02
7-2-07 Soaking the ground in order to be able to set up the 2nd set of panels for the run.
7-2-07 Soaking the ground in order to be able to set up the 2nd set of panels for the run. 2007-07-02
The Keeper of the Coop aka Pepper Anne
The Keeper of the Coop aka Pepper Anne 2007-09-19
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P7032997 2007-07-03
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P7032999 2007-07-03
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P7033000 2007-07-03
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P7033001 2007-07-03
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P7053021 2007-07-05
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P7053022 2007-07-05
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P7053023 2007-07-05
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P7053024 2007-07-05
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P7053025 2007-07-05
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P7053026 2007-07-05
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P7053027 2007-07-05
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P7053028 2007-07-05
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P7053029 2007-07-05
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P7063035 2007-07-06
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P7063036 2007-07-06
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P7063036 2007-07-06
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P7063037 2007-07-06
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P7063038 2007-07-06
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P7063039 2007-07-06
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P7063040 2007-07-06
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P7063041 2007-07-06
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P7063042 2007-07-06
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P7063043 2007-07-06
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P7073056 2007-07-07
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P7073057 2007-07-07
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P7073058 2007-07-07
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P7073059 2007-07-07
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P8313630 2007-08-31
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P8313631 2007-08-31
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P8313632 2007-08-31
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P8313633 2007-08-31
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P8313634 2007-08-31
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P8313635 2007-08-31
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P9053792 2007-09-19
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P9053791 2007-09-05