I’m up with the chickens every day. I hear them clucking and crowing and jostling each other at the door to the chicken yard, eager to burst outside for the day.
Our chicken house security has been expanded to a double-lock system on the little door between the chicken yard and house.
The little peg pulls out, but for fear that might be simple enough for raccoon-thinking, a more difficult lock was added. It takes some manipulation and some strength to open this second lock.
Once both locks are off, the latch on the door releases. The door is lifted up using a pulley.
The pulley is tied to hold the door open. I love this little system because I can do it all from outside the chicken yard.
More security updating was done this weekend after I discovered this hole torn in the chicken wire that goes around the top of the chicken house (for ventilation). Something had been trying to break in and get my chickens!
As you can see, new and stronger hardware cloth has been nailed over the chicken wire all around the chicken house.
Nothing’s gonna get my chickens! Even if they are kinda scary lookin’.
I don’t want anything getting my goats, either. Coco did her part, uncovering several security flaws in the goat enclosure.
Okay, actually, she went AWOL and as a result, we discovered the security flaws.
And discovered Coco napping under my car.
Coco: “I don’t wanna work. I wanna nap. And watch QVC. I’m only three months old. Can’t I do that? WHAT ABOUT MY CHILDHOOD? Aren’t there child labor laws?”
COCO!!!!
Dookie stretched out on the porch, delighting in his perpetual unemployment. “That’s why you get all the attention,” he told Coco. “Go ahead. ENJOY YOUR ATTENTION. WHILE YOU WORK.”
Not that he’s bitter or anything.
In spite of the farm shih tsu, Coco got all embarrassed and sorry about her own behavior.
And back she came to her goats. She may be a livestock guardian dog, but she’s only a giant puppy, too.
Clover said, “Don’t worry, Coco. I like babies. I’ll help you. Come on.”
What about me, Clover? Can I touch your udder? I have cookies.
I’ll take that as a no.
Posted by Suzanne McMinn on July 27, 2008
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I want goats. We’re looking for a small farm to perhaps make into a compound or community of family. Whatever- I Want Goats!
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I like Coco’s idea…I will watch QVC with her as I like to shop from home while enjoying my morning cup of coffee. Maybe Coco thinks she is on vacation already or maybe she just enjoys being a puppy yet…eternal childhood.
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http://aprildphillips.blogspot.com/2008/07/sqeezing-cherries.html
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Iam back online and email working. hope to get your address and be able to get your book.if still possible.
thanks Brenda
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Your captions are so witty and refreshing!
Blessings!
Lacy
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No worries, Clover will come around soon.
Just keep those chickens safe and keep the running dialog going. I love the updates!!
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http://littleeggfarm.blogspot.com/2008/03/bloody-massacre.html
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You’re killing me with your cutness, Coco!!!!!!
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I used to dream about the ideal farm, where my poultry could roam our property, and roost in peace..but we have lost way too much poultry to raccoons..and those cute buggers are very determined and cunning, and unnervingly bold in their blood lust for my home raised birds ! KathyB.
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Bless Coco’s heart. She’ll come around…one day that light bulb will turn on, and you’ll be looking back at the pictures wondering what happened to your carefree giant puppy.
Clover will come around too..(sigh)…it might take a little convincing though. LOL Remember, those babies will take all “your” milk. So if you notice her udder is really full, that’s the time to try. She’ll appreciate having the pressure relieved.
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