Ok, so “goat-proofing” may be too optimistic a term for what we did today, but it sure sounds hopeful! Every once in a while, the goats climb over the feed bunks in the barn and get in the main part of the barn. Today, we put up cattle panels above the bunks to help them decide to stay on their side of the barn. Again, with goats, this is all theory.
If you look closely, you can see the panels up on the far wall. We also fixed one of the doors that the Billy knocked off, and fixed one door that had settled and did not close. So, now we are more ready to the kids – Paullina is scheduled to deliver this Friday.
Month: March 2006
March 25, 2006 – Seeding the Universe With Chickens
Today we had a visit from the good people at Gracious Acres. They put up a brand new chicken coop in the past few days and were ready for some hens. Our hens have been outproducing our egg demand, so they came over to get a half dozen. That’s two more than we were seeded with nine years ago when we moved here and had an empty coop and no clue what to do with chickens. We’ve now sent (live) chickens to two states!
Martin had a great time as one his his “classmates” came to his farm and he was able to show his farm.
The fun begins as the chicken round-up begins.
The chickens safely tucked away in the truck are ready to go.
I’m not sure how to caption this one – other than what more could a little boy want than a little girl who has a big truck!
March 24, 2006 – It’s Still Not Spring
As the snow s-l-o-w-l-y recedes with highs only in the upper 30’s, the garden springs to life in the basement.
A statice pokes its head out of the soil.
The wonderful starting stand we have was given to us by someone who was moving – it has some nice trays, fluorescent and incandescent lamps, and wheels. It works great for seed starting.
March 23, 2006 – Thingamajig Thursday #16
Here’s this week’s “Thingamajig Thursday” entry. Also check out last week’s answer.
As always, put your guess in a comment below.
Answer…
This is part of the seed germination mat that is heated and we set the flats on – it really works fast.
March 22, 2006 – Barn Time
Today, a student from Iowa State came out to visit our barn. The class was doing a project and was looking at “Adaptive Reuse” of barns. She came out and asked some questions, took some pictures, and we lamented about the vanishing barns
Here is a collection of blog entries that show renovation in progress or other interesting local barns.
Here’s the link that shows the “before” and “after” chicken coop
Here’s some before and after of the inside of the corn crib
Outside of Corn Crib Renovation
Here’s a pretty picture of the barn in winter
Here’s some pictures of a neighborhood barn in good shape
Here’s a really cool posting from one of our friends whose barn burned down due to lightning.