Over a year later

We have been here over a year and tons has happened. After we arrived, I purchased a 10' x 20' barn style building to become my coop. In July of last year I lost my beloved Thor to either a heart attack or heat exhaustion, he was found in the coop in the morning. This past July became a nightmare for mewhen on the 23rd, I lost 14 birds in one day to the extreme heat despite trying everything from frozen water jugs, fans going, cold watermelon and etc. I was left with only 4 of my big birds. I lost several to predators this year and even lost 2 ducks, my beloved Sasha and KitKat. Sasha's mate, Onyx grieved himself to death about 4 days after she died. So, plans are in the works now to make the coop completely self-sufficient using solar power for both cooling and heating as needed.

I do have some wonderful bantams and new ducklings, Blue Swedish plus I am raising more babies to replace my lost girls, at least replace them inside the coop because they cannot replace them in my heart. We are also working on the barn and the blacksmithing area of it and looking for a pasture buddy for my Arabian mare, Joleta Bey.

Much to do and we are trying to close on the house in 60 - 90 days so keep your fingers crossed all.

More updates later.

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Closer and closer

The move is getting closer and there is still tons to do. Cheyenne's flight has been set so she will fly out a few days before we leave and spend time with her Grandparents.

Everything is in place out there except the electric which gets done in March, the hughes net and dishnetwork installs have to be scheduled yet.

Whew...so much time and yet so little.

Thoughts and considerations

I was thinking about the 2 stalls that are setup for poultry and had some concerns and thoughts that I wanted to document so I do not forget them in the process of the packing, moving, unloading and etc.

1. Disinfect and Check the floor of the 2 stalls for possible digging predator entry;
2. Check the ceiling area of the stalls for possible climbing predator entry;
3. Check the walls for possible reaching through by predators especially raccoons;
4. Have at least 200 lbs of food for the trip and to slowly change them to a brand out there;
5. Decide on area for temporary fencing for range time for the bird groups;
6. Decide on the duck breed group areas and how to separate them for the duckling order;
7. Make arrangements for trip to N. Georgia to get Delaware Roo, Isaac from Cynthia if she needs me to take him;
8. Spank Isaac's women for picking at him constantly and forcing me to drive down to get him *smirk*
9. Go to southern States for the propane tank lease signing;
10. Go to Georgetwon Municipal water with photo ID for water service;
11. Schedule Hughes Net installation for Hish Speed Internet;
12. Schedule move/installation of Dish network account;
13. Grocery shop for new house, especially pantry;
14. unpack, sleep and sleep some more :)
15. Get Chy registered in School; 502-863-7202;
16. Go sign-up at Gyn - The Rock Fitness Ctr Cynthiana 859-235-9600;
17. Take note of the drapery to purchase/make for windows & showers;

I am sure I will remember other things that need to be done and I will update my list when I think of them.

The excitement is starting to build even through the haze of disgust that comes with packing and moving ... especially across the country. But it is all good.

More later...

Our new home in Kentucky

Now the sorting and minimizing has begun for the move to our new home in Sadieville, Kentucky. The plan is to move on or about March 27, 2010 and take our time coming through the mountains and arriving around the 30th - 31st.

Making the move with 20 chickens, 9 ducks and 2 dogs...that is going to mean lots of stops so we plan on taking 4 days to make the trip. We would prefer to do it in 3 days if the animals are tolerating the long driving hours well. we will have to play it by ear.

Here are some pictures of our new home in KY sitting on 5 acres with a 4 stall barn already in place.















More updates soon.