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Post by lakelands on Mar 16, 2009 10:13:06 GMT 8
Well the new chook run has finally started...Well sort of. The plans have been drawn and the tin sheets have been pickup. It will have 8 houses and 4 runs. the houses are 2m x 2m each run is 4 x 4. The chooks from each house will get a turn in one of the runs every second day. I have 3 existing pens, Chickenopolis, Taj McChicken Hut and the Batchelor Pad....So I will be looking for a new and interesting name for this one....if any one has any good ideas.
I will update some pics as the construction progresses. I can't wait as this one will alow me to keep my different breeds sperated in decent sized houses. So no more x bred accident yipee
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Post by plink on Mar 16, 2009 10:29:13 GMT 8
How about the CHIXTON SUIT (Duxton)
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Post by beck on Mar 16, 2009 14:13:38 GMT 8
can't wait for the piccies sooo jelous what about the wok pot (sorry it is food oreintated ) or the perfect match for the couples oh oh i know the PERFECT HATCH lol sorry Carolyn will think on it
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Post by fluffychook on Mar 16, 2009 15:43:53 GMT 8
I like Perfect hatch
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Post by Duck Diva on Mar 16, 2009 15:49:21 GMT 8
How about Chateu du Volaille ? (Chateu of the Poultry)
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Post by lakelands on Mar 16, 2009 19:38:12 GMT 8
Oooh I like that one Wendy, keeps the un-intentional european theme going....or maybe Arc de chicken coop... Leaning tower of chickens (OH wont like that one he might think I doubt his buildings skills) Piazza di poulle....Oh I am really getting into this now
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Post by Duck Diva on Mar 17, 2009 5:59:33 GMT 8
lol what about "Cockadoodle Coop"
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Post by mikemurphy on Mar 17, 2009 6:47:12 GMT 8
Love the sound of your runs Carolyn. I envy you. Trouble is if I had that many runs and sheds I know I would still end up with more breeds or pairs than I could keep separated. I called my first shed the Chook Palace but didn't get around to naming the next one. It has two doors and two runs so I can let the chooks out into one run while "resting" the other, but already I have got birds in both runs and I desperately need bigger off-the-ground sheds in my other runs which I mainly use for hens which are hatching or raising chicks.
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Post by fluffychook on Mar 17, 2009 8:29:02 GMT 8
hmmmmm, I am pretty boring, pen 1,2,3 & 4
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Post by lakelands on Mar 17, 2009 11:15:02 GMT 8
Come on lets name fluffy's pens too maybe Fluffy's Folley
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Post by beck on Mar 18, 2009 15:25:04 GMT 8
Nice one carolyn hmm all outta names at the momment will have to think on that but mine are starting soon but not going to get too attached as i am still looking for a bigger block looking at Bakers hill now LOTS to choose from really well priced and big lots some with shceme water very inportant for me lol
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Post by lakelands on Mar 18, 2009 19:44:34 GMT 8
I never though of Bakers Hill where is that....Be definately a bonus if you can get scheme water. I would hate to have to live off bore water. I am hopeng we can start clearing the area that we are putting the new chook runs in this weekend. My OH has the next 14 weeks off so should be able to get lots done
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Post by horses7 on Mar 18, 2009 21:26:21 GMT 8
We have to go onto bore water during the summer when we run out of rainwater, it still makes a damm good cuppa, and I just think to myself, one less bill to pay, NO WATER RATES
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Post by lakelands on Mar 19, 2009 15:19:07 GMT 8
yes there is that. but bore water yukky...Ours smell like rotten eggs the chooks get to drink it but I suppliment with nice tap water every weekend when I do the pens cleans I just know they like it better too.
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Post by beck on Mar 20, 2009 13:58:17 GMT 8
Iam so excited and the no water rates is a huge plus H7 if you boil it i guess the smell goes out of it too !!! Bakers is 20 min further up the hill from me now Carolyn so not too bad we will probably buy the block and sit on it for a while just to be sure as if i sold here the rediculous prices would ensure that i could never afford to buy in here again !!! Soooo lucky that your OH is off and you get your pens started i do wish mine where starting but my hubby has been unwell for sometime now and although off work is limited to what he can currently do >>>I am sure all will be well soon as i will pull out my hair if i have to see one more doctor or have another hospital visit i hate it so much he probably hates it more than me and i get mad coz he is sick even though he can't help it lol running away again
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