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October 15, 2008

Rainy days

Hmmm. I have to work on the new Hen House - it's 8x14 feet long, and has a peak roof that is a lot higher than we realized. I have the two trusses up on the ends, but I have to get another 6 trusses up and screwed in.

I am afraid I'm going to have to go buy a longer ladder, because we were barely able to reach the peak with the ones we have.

This is going to be a very pricey hen house! I've spent over $600 for supplies, but I will have the satisfaction of knowing John and I and Wendy built it.

This darn rain is really pushing my schedule for building back.

In other farm news, Buffy is doing well. She and Gunner go out together and survey the area around the barn and house, keeping coyotes away. We've had a couple of close calls with skunks, though. I have to remember to completely close the barn door at night, and to check to be sure there are no spots where a skunk can sneak in. They are evil!

I found out that Holland Feed will sell my eggs for me. Only they will only sell them for $2 a dozen. That is $1 less than I normally get. However, it's better than having the eggs sitting in the fridge waiting for me to think of yet another egg recipe - LOL! And it should at least pay for their feed. I've switched to a different brand, instead of $14 for 50 lbs, it is $8 for 40 pounds. Feed has gone up so much the past year!

I'm going to make a nice market basket today, if it comes out, I'll put a picture up.

Posted by Beth at October 15, 2008 8:14 AM

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Posted by: Boquisucio at October 15, 2008 10:50 AM

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