2011 in the garden has not got off to a good start for me. Hi it's Caz here with a little good life inspiration!!
Following a fall down my stairs just over two weeks ago, getting stuck into the veggie patch has come to a stand still. My poor coccyx is bruised and battered resulting in me being useless with a spade and fork.
However there is still alot of activity as we have become the proud owners of 4 delightful chooks!
If we go back to April 2009 and the humble beginnings of a garden shed....
Alot of planning and discussion was needed!
Can you see what it is yet?? ;)
And fast forward to April 2011...and the arrival of Henrietta, Matilda, Rose and Winnie.
I'm going to start with Chicken Chateau......
A purpose built chicken house. Complete with nesting boxes,
A teeny tiny door and ramp,
Suspended water and food,
Aaahhhh happy chooks!
Building a coop from scratch was a long process, well the photos proove it was a two year long process. It was far less expensive that buying a house and run, as dear husband did the building and was lucky enough to use work contacts to get a good price on the wood. Now the hard work of being a chicken keeper begins. There is lots to do and boy do they get through water, especially in the recent (3 days worth) of heat wave. Writing this post, they have been with us a week.
Sadly though the veggie patch is a dust bowl, being used for alot of this....
And this....
The guilt is massive! I have not sewn one seed yet, nor have I even thought about what to grow. No actually that's a lie, I will grow chard. It was my favourite veg of 2010 and one I will grow again.
Is there a balance between living the good life and still going out to earn a good wage? Is there time to do both? Well I guess only time will tell.
I'll be back next month to show you the shed side of the shed {?} and give you an update on how the chooks have settled in.
Ciao!
Caz
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How lovely to have chickens.I grow veg in pots but not started to think about it either. Any tips appreciated x
Posted by: Debbie Roberts | April 11, 2011 at 07:53 AM
Aww what happy chickens they'll be in that fab coop :D I'm way behind on my veg patch too Caz, hope you feel better soon.
C
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Posted by: Claireliz | April 11, 2011 at 04:03 PM
I'd love to keep chickens.... Great looking chicken palace!
Mandy
Posted by: Mandy | April 11, 2011 at 04:47 PM
I'd like to keep chickens too.
My vege seeds are still in their packets!
I ususally grow in pots.
Posted by: Lynne V | April 12, 2011 at 06:48 AM
What a lovely residence, who needs veg when you have eggs! But seriously, what about salad crops in tubs and planters, little time and effort and it might make you feel better about not having the labour intensive things like beans.
E
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Posted by: Eleanor | April 12, 2011 at 07:50 AM
I really want Chickens but my hubby won't let me ... He usually gives in to me but not this time :) To rub it in SIL has just got 4 !
Enjoy i'm sooo jealous :)
Posted by: jayne | April 19, 2011 at 07:08 PM