July 25 Update

A few pictures to update:
Chicken House:
The chicken, while it isn't done, is mostly ready for some chickens.  There are a few minor chores to do inside and the outside still needs paint and the wire attached to the pen frame.

This view shows the nesting boxes on the left and the door into the chicken side.  The nesting boxes were made so that the back side  opens up so that gathering eggs does not require going into the chicken side.


The nesting boxes from the chicken side.  If I was  chicken I think I would like them.


The frame work is up and as soon as it is painted the wire can be attached.


A view from the lower road.  This is the end that the barn will be added to.

The chicks have been ordered.  They will arrive late next week. We ordered 35 straight run of Buff Orpington.  I still need to prepare a brooder area to keep them in and pick up some chick starter and grit.  I also need to purchase the feeders and waterers. The overhead light fixtures also need to be purchased and installed.  I should be able to do those things this week. (Have to.)

Clematis:
This clematis was planted many years ago.  It has had quite the struggle.  There were years we thought were its last but it seems to have acclimatized to its location and is doing well this year.  This is the best it has ever looked.