So, after several suggestions from friends, I think we are going to go with a pole barn to house the rabbits. This is something that we talked about doing, but had decided to wait, since I was going to hold off on the rabbitry expansion. Now, we are debating on where and how we are going to do it.
Chris wants to build a decent size barn in the field in front of the house. Something that we could use for larger livestock too. I am all over this idea, but it wouldn't even begin construction until the garden is in the ground. With the weather we've been having, the garden seems to be a distant possibility.
I, on the other hand, would like to build a small, 8' x 24' pole building out next to my existing rabbitry. This is something I could do rather quickly, house about 30 cages, have it close to what I'm already doing and be able to tear it down for the materials when the actual building in front of the house begins (if I choose to do so). I am happy with where my rabbitry is right now. I was dead against it in the beginning, but it has turned into the ideal location. Besides, I have a lot of work into that area, and what a feeling it is to go out there and see something that you did with your own hands, actually working out.
Yesterday, we got the chicks moved into their shed. No, the shed isn't finished yet, but we put the tub we were using for a brooder in there on its side so that if it were to rain, they could find shelter. That is one less thing to worry about now. I do still need to take the chicks out of my bathtub and get them into the shop. They will out grow the rubbermaid they are in pretty fast, and I hate the smell of chickens!
I also managed to take a huge chunk out of the housework. That was probably one of the biggest reliefs to me. I still have some more to do, but most of that is my bedroom. It starts to look like a bomb went off in there. That is where everything that doesn't have a home, or the toys that get taken away go. It also houses my office (a desk, book shelf, 3 filing cabinets, etc). It definitely gives me more ideas regarding that pole barn!
God bless!
LIBERTY VS TYRANNY: WHICH WILL WE CHOOSE
4 years ago
Oooh Barn plans!! good luck with that! I know what you mean about looking like a bomb went off in the the bedroom. That is where everything that doesnt have a home goes in my room too. Then everyone is like well you dont keep your room Clean Mom?!! Ummm because all your useless junk is in there? And I do have to share with your dad!LOL
ReplyDeleteNo matter what size house I have, there always seems to be one bedroom that is THE LAST FRONTIER. In my last house, it was the spare bedroom. In this house, it's definitely OUR BEDROOM. *sigh
ReplyDeleteSometimes I daydream of a cleaning crew coming in and just whisking it all into shape in a matter of hours. The walls could stand a fresh coat of paint while they're at it. But then I come to my senses and realize I couldn't possibly let a cleaning crew (or anyone else besides my husband and myself!) even PEEK in that room until I get it back in shape!! LOL