Damsels in Distress or How Uncle Lat Runs a Fowl
Jul 25, 2017 22:05:59 GMT -5
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Post by Latitude33 on Jul 25, 2017 22:05:59 GMT -5
Once upon a time, rather recently in fact, a young lady we all know found herself having to deal with deep personal loss and all its complicated aftermath. Among the many issues confronting her, was the future safety and security of two Red Star Link laying hens. Her pleas to save these girls fell upon my receptive ears as I have toyed for some time now with the idea of backyard chickens.
So of late, I have been busying myself to make a “safe space” on my side yard that would shield the ladies from the stress of my two dogs as well as limit intrusion from other critters. Basically, I ran a six foot high cedar fence, with a gate, from the cinder block common wall across to the corner of my screen room to create a boxed in area. To the north is the six foot high cinder block, on the east is the cedar, south is the wall of my screened room and on the west is the rear corner of the house and the original backyard gate. Haven’t measured, but I estimate the space is about twelve foot by twelve foot with a bit of canopy from a crepe myrtle and a gold dust tree (Acucuba Japonica). Because of the trees and being on the north side, the area is partially shaded but will be cool. With said fence now completed and with a little adjustment and relocation of materials, aka junk, I am nearly ready to start this adventure.
Any ideas on what is good to plant around the coop?
So of late, I have been busying myself to make a “safe space” on my side yard that would shield the ladies from the stress of my two dogs as well as limit intrusion from other critters. Basically, I ran a six foot high cedar fence, with a gate, from the cinder block common wall across to the corner of my screen room to create a boxed in area. To the north is the six foot high cinder block, on the east is the cedar, south is the wall of my screened room and on the west is the rear corner of the house and the original backyard gate. Haven’t measured, but I estimate the space is about twelve foot by twelve foot with a bit of canopy from a crepe myrtle and a gold dust tree (Acucuba Japonica). Because of the trees and being on the north side, the area is partially shaded but will be cool. With said fence now completed and with a little adjustment and relocation of materials, aka junk, I am nearly ready to start this adventure.
Any ideas on what is good to plant around the coop?
