Going Down the List

With warm weather coming on unusually early this year, we have managed to get a pretty good head start on some of our outside projects. So far we've....

 

 gotten tired of slopping thru the wet, muddy grass to reach the pole building 



 So, now we have a nice path!

had three dump truck loads of Gravel delivered and partially spread (Dan did alot of that by hand).

 

 The dump truck driver took us for a short ride down the road.  Gabe thought that was pretty cool.  It was also a first for me :)

 

We removed all the weeds and rocks from around the pumphouse and food storage shed and laid down landscape fabric.  Gabe takes a break from riding his bike to help dump some bark mulch.



 

Added a few stone paths, and it is now much more manageable and looks better too!

Added compost to the garden boxes so they will be ready to plant.  Garlic already coming up. Onions, Kale, and Beets planted.

Chicken Coop Expansion

Last summer when we moved the new coop in we immediately begin making plans for an expansion.  The 8 hens we have didn't seem to have much room to move around in the 4 by 8 foot main floor of the original coop, although we really liked the design and overall appearance.  We have now added a 12 by 4 foot run so they can more easily stretch their legs.  Just another project we have been wanting to do for along time.

Wire fencing must be buried along the entire parameter to prevent animals from digging under.

The chickens enjoy their new addition.

 Dan also put up some birdhouses he made. Ahh...spring is in the air!

 Final day of chicken coop expansion, and Gabe was exhausted!