The Geekish Reader

I’m not sure how many of you out there know that I have chickens, 5 hens and 2 rooster to be precise! When I saw a couple of books pop up on NetGalley about chickens I just couldn’t resist requesting them! Title:   Art of the Chicken Coop Author:   Chris Gleason Genre:   DIY Pages:   160 Published:   June 2011 Publisher:   Fox Chapel Source:   NetGalley Where to buy:   Amazon Synopsis: Keeping chickens—even for city dwellers is a trend that just keeps on growing. With this book, today’s modern farmer will find plans and construction techniques for making seven different chicken coops, fun chicken facts, and recipes for eggs. Experienced farmer, woodworker, and author Chris Gleason's hip eye for design, combined with sound woodworking techniques make the coops both attractive and sturdy. Practical information such as how to properly size a coop and how to source reclaimed materials is included.  Don’t miss the authors “tour de coop” w...

Over the last few weeks, my darling other half Mike has been tirelessly working away on our new fence!  Well it's done!! Now we have a fabulous fenced in yard for our 3 dogs!  Yes I said 3 dogs - Buddy, Chance & Myla. This picture was taken last fall, on Thanksgiving weekend.  My sister Rachel (who is expecting at the end of this month!) took a whole pile of photos for us! Here is our new fenced in yard! Now someone else is also enjoying our newly fenced in yard! My chickens!!! Now not all the girls have ventured from the chicken coop (aka the chicken palace) - I have 7 hens and 2 roosters. -~-