New Hen House & Pizza Party With Chickens

Yesterday we had a contractor begin work on our hen house. Today I took some pictures of the building progress. I think this is probably the most well-constructed hen house we could have had. These chickens should be very happy . . . I know I am.




Before: The side of the hen house that shows where the nesting boxes will be.



After: The nesting box side. They have two lift-up lids for egg-gathering from outside the house. Lauren got a little serious painting done, added a couple of hand prints and left.




A bit more paint has been added.



One of my painter-helpers (Emma) hard at work.



Before: A view inside, showing nesting box openings.



After: With paint and a window on the outside and insulation inside.



Before: Another inside view of the nest box side.



After: With insulation.



Before: West side of the hen house.



After: West side of house with a window and some paint.

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Later in the evening, after the builders left, Grandma, Grandpa, Marina and Dylan came with pizza for dinner. We all sat in the back yard with the chickens and ate our dinner. Once the chickens discovered that we had food they became quite interested in us.



Rambo flew up to share Grandma's chair with her. She was quite thrilled, as you can see.



Rambo perched happily on Grandma's chair.



Rambo



Olivia



Monica



Marina and Buffy



Chickens visiting Grandpa and Grandma and begging for food.



Grandpa holding everyone's favorite chicken, Georgine (formerly Beauregard)



Such a nice man and a nice little chicken



Grandpa & Emma with Georgine and Rachel



Dylan & Georgine



Chloe relaxing on Emma's lap



Chloe listening to Emma sing to her.