Today's good thing is air conditioning! It's supposed to be in the mid-90s today and it will feel like it's over 100 degrees. It's a bad day to be an outside angora rabbit. I put ice water in their water bottles and put frozen 2 liter bottles in their cages to help the bunnies stay cool. Here's a picture of Genny next to her ice bottle. Andy seems to avoid his, but surely it provides some relief for him -- if only by cooling the air around it.
One of the most amazing things at Kathryn's house was the chicken house. She decided that she wanted some egg-laying chickens, so she researched it, came up with a plan and got some plans for building chicken coops. Her husband said she couldn't possibly build it herself -- so then, of course, she had to. Isn't it amazing?! The things a biochemist can do when she sets her mind to it!
I forget what kind of chickens they are, but they're hybrids and, when they're old enough, they'll lay brown eggs. They're so much fun to watch -- Ally really got interested in them. They make a noise like they're questioning all the time.
The coop is built to provide shelter from the elements and predators, while at the same time allowing the chickens to graze on the ground. The whole unit is scooted across the yard -- one length every week -- and it leaves behind a trail of slightly greener grass due to the fertilization.
I still can't believe that she built this elaborate structure all by herself. She's amazing!
3 comments:
Will she build one for me, too?
Probably not. But she might be in the market for some of your BFLs. She's thinking about adding sheep.
My rabbits want nothing to do with frozen bottles. LOL They have an industrial size fan though.
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