Category Archives: Chickens

Chook shed fan

Posted on 18/03/2024 by AlanM52

Although it’s ‘only’ 27° in the chook shed trying something different to cool down Ruby & Rosie. I setup a box fan outside the wire mesh end of the shed, sitting on a BBQ bench seat.

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Ruby & Rosie having a rest

Posted on 18/03/2024 by AlanM52

Ruby & Rosie having a rest (me inside) after helping me (getting in the way) too prune the Ivy that runs along the top of the rock wall along the front porch and up the driveway.

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Ruby & Rosie doing another check

Posted on 10/03/2024 by AlanM52

I know they are good out there but I’m driven by habit. During awful days like this they spend morning time patrolling the front yard and hang around the front porch and carport areas and during that period the missing … Continue reading →

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Ruby & Rosie have cooled down

Posted on 08/03/2024 by AlanM52

Cooled down nicely in 3150 for Ruby & Rosie so just remotely turned off the USB fan.

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Rosie & Ruby waiting for Dad

Posted on 29/02/2024 by AlanM52

I have mentioned before about Ruby & Rosie spending time in the front porch and carport areas. Here’s Rosie next to my garden shoes (does that all the time) and Ruby under the chair.

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Chicken misting pole repairs

Posted on 27/02/2024 by AlanM52

For hot days and there’s one coming up tomorrow this helps to cool down hot chooks. After many years of abuse being thrown like a javelin over high shrubs and dragged along the ground it’s needs attention. Some of the … Continue reading →

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Ruby & Rosie look comfortable.

Posted on 25/02/2024 by AlanM52

Ruby & Rosie look comfortable.

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Rosie doing a wing flop

Posted on 24/02/2024 by AlanM52

Rosie doing a wing flop.

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Notice for backyard chicken visitors-

Posted on 23/02/2024 by AlanM52

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Another morning for Ruby & Rosie

Posted on 22/02/2024 by AlanM52

Another morning Ruby & Rosie being released and it’s going to be bloody hot mate.

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