I've been busy ordering a few things for our garden. First I ordered these noise makers that run on solar power. They are suppose to chase away moles. We have a very serious mole problem. We did use these things and they helped. But our noise makers could be heard by the neighbors and they didn't like the clicking sound. These send a vibration and high pitched noise into the earth. And perhaps we can chase those moles away. Of course they will probably run to the neighbors house...and I'm sorry about that. We are not allowed to kill them, and we have had no luck trapping them. Our garden is covered with mole hills. We need to do something. I also bought a shredder to shred my compost. Nicole has been busy giving the perennials a haircut. We don't have any trees to compost, just stems and leaves. But shredding it will help everything compost quicker. And I bought 2 new compost bins made from wood, and one thermal compost bin to put in the greenhouse. I hope to shred all my garden waste and build new compost piles. I have 3 piles now, but it all needs to be turned and cleaned up. I basically just need to clean everything up and start getting it ready for spring planting. Finally I bid on a pair of spiked shoes. they put holes in the grass. And you then spread sand on the grass to improve the drainage. Our grass is an awful mess. It's a goal to improve the grass this year.
Why not start with an IBC and cut a hole for the door? You could build closed laying boxes into it, and something for the chickens to roost on. Put some straw or saw dust on the floor. You could add vents to the side for air. If it sat inside a chicken run that you can walk into, the chickens could be safe, dry and happy. I have an extra IBC. Maybe this could be my chicken house? I bet I could even plant the outside of it with mud and grass for extra insulation and good looks.
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