Hen House

We finally finished installing the roof on the new hen house. What a challenge! (Building by Rubbermaid) At least it was all worthwhile - the chickens are very happy with their new home.

We took some cedar pickets we had not used for another project and used those to build a ladder style roost for them on one side. On the other side, we used heavy duty plastic shelving as a base and put washable plastic nesting boxes on top. None of the chickens are laying yet, so they have only wandered thru the nest boxes. We used some horse bedding wood shavings all over the floor and as nesting material in the raised boxes - this should make cleanup easier. They have a pan of oyster shells and a nice big feeder inside too. Their waterer is outside to prevent excess moisture in the building. What more could a spoiled hen want? :)

Of course, the guineas come by look in on the hens luxurious home with a touch of interest ... envy maybe? Then they run off across the pasture in pursuit of big fat grasshoppers. :)

All is well in the land of the fowl.