promiseacres
Herd Master
Looks like everyone had fun! I love bunnies! (Watch out they're. Addicting too)
Pearce Pastures: Where did I go?
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Pearce Pastures
Barn Babe
Just came in from the barn. 
Had to get my fix before making dinner....then back out of course before bed.
The bunny hutch is under construction. The plan is to have a sort of three tiered thing. The main floor with an enclose sleeping area and wire floor lounging space, then a ramp down to the ground with a wire in play area so in the warm weather, we can open it up and let him play in the grass, and then a ramp up to a loft where DH is installing a plastic sunroof panel in case bunny wants to catch some rays. And of course, we have paint to match the barn colors.
I got a crazy itch today to do all of the projects on my list at once. So I had DH pick up 16 wood posts, cement, and another roll of fencing so I could make a 40x40 outdoor space for my bucks. DH said nothing when i told him I was going to dig the holes by hand and cement the posts in today while he worked on the bunny hutch (wise man). I have this habit of underestimating both how long something will take and how much work is involved.
I got too it right after putting kids down for a nap. Pruned the branches off of a tree that was a bit too close, marked out where the posts and gates would go, grabbed my shovel and had at it. The ground is nice and soft except for where there are a few tree roots. I got a lot done...I dug half of one hole.
Yeah, I am not doing this today. And I am renting a post ole digger. And my husband is just smirking and still not saying a word.
Had to get my fix before making dinner....then back out of course before bed. The bunny hutch is under construction. The plan is to have a sort of three tiered thing. The main floor with an enclose sleeping area and wire floor lounging space, then a ramp down to the ground with a wire in play area so in the warm weather, we can open it up and let him play in the grass, and then a ramp up to a loft where DH is installing a plastic sunroof panel in case bunny wants to catch some rays. And of course, we have paint to match the barn colors.
I got a crazy itch today to do all of the projects on my list at once. So I had DH pick up 16 wood posts, cement, and another roll of fencing so I could make a 40x40 outdoor space for my bucks. DH said nothing when i told him I was going to dig the holes by hand and cement the posts in today while he worked on the bunny hutch (wise man). I have this habit of underestimating both how long something will take and how much work is involved.
I got too it right after putting kids down for a nap. Pruned the branches off of a tree that was a bit too close, marked out where the posts and gates would go, grabbed my shovel and had at it. The ground is nice and soft except for where there are a few tree roots. I got a lot done...I dug half of one hole.
Yeah, I am not doing this today. And I am renting a post ole digger. And my husband is just smirking and still not saying a word.
autumnprairie
Owned by the Rotten Heifers
Your DH is a very smart man. will all that be done work be done next weekend
will all that be done work be done next weekend- Thread starter
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Pearce Pastures
Barn Babe
Dog gone it!! The power just went out. I am guessing a snow plow hit something or a tree limb is down. Better go bring in baby chicks and figure out a way to warm baby bottles. Battery is low on the laptop anyhow so talk to you all later.
promiseacres
Herd Master
So glad for our wood burner...of course we still have power too...hope yours return soon! We have done a lot if post holes...yes rent the auger (of course the kind on the pto of a tractor is the best... Texas sounds better all the time!
bonbean01
Herd Master
Hope your power is back on soon Pearce!!!!
If it makes you feel any better, here in what is considered the deep south...at the moment we are below freezing with light snow...most years gardens are planted by now, but not this year.
A pain to have to bring in the chicks...still have mine in the house...never have had to do that on other years...should be warm and springy this time of year...to cheer youself up while hauling them into the house sing that old commercial song...Colonel Saunders Kentucky Fried Chicken jingle
If it makes you feel any better, here in what is considered the deep south...at the moment we are below freezing with light snow...most years gardens are planted by now, but not this year.
A pain to have to bring in the chicks...still have mine in the house...never have had to do that on other years...should be warm and springy this time of year...to cheer youself up while hauling them into the house sing that old commercial song...Colonel Saunders Kentucky Fried Chicken jingle
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Pearce Pastures
Barn Babe
LOL, funny Bon! Power is on. Our co-op is pretty good and so far, in ten years we have only once gone for more than a day, and usually it is just an hour or two. I was just sticking bottles into my jacket when it came one--thought I'd just warm to at least room temp using body heat . No need though, phew. Babies are fed and happy playing on the little dog house I gave them to jump on and chickies are cozy. Looks like the snow might be gone by tonight. Crazy weather.
. No need though, phew. Babies are fed and happy playing on the little dog house I gave them to jump on and chickies are cozy. Looks like the snow might be gone by tonight. Crazy weather.
Vickir73
Ridin' The Range
Glad your power came back on I would love to see a pic of the bunny hutch - it sounds like he will have a blast. Your husband sounds like a smart man too My ex is just learning to do it the way I say and if it doesn't work out he doesn't say "I told you so" too loudly Love the babies - love Charlie, LOVE the bunny - he is absolutely adorable !!! -
I would love to see a pic of the bunny hutch - it sounds like he will have a blast. Your husband sounds like a smart man too My ex is just learning to do it the way I say and if it doesn't work out he doesn't say "I told you so" too loudly Love the babies - love Charlie, LOVE the bunny - he is absolutely adorable !!! - - Thread starter
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Pearce Pastures
Barn Babe
DH was talking to our vet and mentioned the fencing Ii am putting up. Vet is coming over with his backhoe auger to do the holes for us and make a trench for us to run our electric cable to the poultry barn. i just love that man. He won't take money from us so I am going to have to find something nice to do for him. Maybe some fresh chicken or cheese or both.
autumnprairie
Owned by the Rotten Heifers
Rhubarb cake sounds good too. I am planting some rhubarb this year with hopes of some of your recipes 
You can send your vet my way to dig holes here too
You can send your vet my way to dig holes here too
