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Hardware mesh is placed in a trench around the perimeter at an angle to keep burrowers out, and then plastic coated galvanized wire fencing (4 feet high) is nailed on the outside of the fence, including on the gate. The hardware mesh overlaps the wire fencing about 12 inches.
Predator proof chicken run
To keep dogs and coyotes out I have an apron made of 2" X 4" welded wire that extends out perpendicularly about 20" from the sides of the coop and run.
Make your own Automatic Rain Water Drinking Center ---Tons of Photos!
DIY Captured-Rainwater Chicken Coop Drinking Station
Wichita Cabin Coop
Chicken water/coop heater: Pavers + heat lamp mounted to scrap piece of 2x4, cover with upside down terracotta pot + saucer, then water (secured with hang chain). BRILLIANT! Constructing this next weekend. #chickens
15 DIY How to Make Your Backyard Awesome Ideas 5
15 DIY How to Make Your Backyard Awesome Ideas 5
Boneless Chicken Wings: You Thought Those Were Chicken Wings?!?
Good to know Testing Egg Freshness If it floats toss it.
Pig feeder
Its a 55 drum on its side with a rectangle cut out with a reciprocating saw. I then braced it between the 2 4x4 posts and marked an area that I would add a 4 inch PVC. Cut that out too. Then positioned it again and screwed it in with lag bolts with a washer. I used 3 on each side to secure it. The PVC piece consists of 2 sections of 4inch PVC about 9-12 inches each. I also used a 45 degree angle angle and the black flashing piece you see. I got it in the PVC area of the local HD
How to Clean Rain Barrels
How to clean rain barrels. Rain Barrels should be cleaned yearly. Add 1/2 cup bleach to each and let set 24 hours. Water can be used for dishes, toilet flushing, laundry, etc. at this point, but not for irrigating plants or consumption.
How to Build a Cartbike - this definitely has potential when the gas runs out and you are relying on your own power to get around.....
Connecting Rain Barrels For Extra Water Harvesting
Connecting Rain Barrels For Extra Water Harvesting - This is perfect, for under our deck!