chickens – Ocean Delight Cottages

June 18, 2015June 19, 2015

For the Birds

Sadly, in the past, we’ve lost our birds to predators like mink and weasel. So this is the year I say, no more! Engineer Jerry to the rescue!

As you can see, we have constructed the Mother of All Chicken Coops. We currently have 16 chicken (with more to come) and we do not intend to lose them this year.

This coup has lots of light, with wire screens that go down into the ground so that the predators cannot crawl. And the wire goes over the top to keep the chickens in and the hawks and eagles out. The floor inside is concrete and windows have wire screens.

So far, it’s Jerry 1, Predators 0, and fingers crossed, it will stay that way!

August 23, 2014August 21, 2014

Chicken Coop

Who’d a ever thunk that I’d be in charge of a half dozen chickens? Not me! And of course, it’s the fabulous Perry who takes care of our animals – but I do visit and get a charge out of them. We’ve got a greenhouse at The Doctor’s House and some big agricultural plans for the place (what – me, big dreams?). Stay tuned, and happy Saturday!

July 26, 2013July 25, 2013

Day Trips: Grow Dat Farms

I took this picture on a recent day trip to Grow Dat Farms. I’m always talking up the great day trips you can take on the Baccalieu Trail, so this summer, in our very limited free time, The Berry and I are trying to practice what we preach. Grow Dat Farms in nearby Heart’s Delight was a great place to start. They’ve got fruit, flowers, vegetables, and herbs, all organic and fresh. And of course, chickens! We love their hen house – makes me wonder if it’s something I could replicate at The Doctor’s House. Regardless, it’s a fun place to visit, and just a reminder to guests – we love giving recommendations if you’re looking for fun things to do in the area, and we have a list of local activities here.

June 11, 2013June 11, 2013

Tuesdays with Murphy: Not in MY Henhouse!

I have an exciting new role – keeping my first cousins away from our chicken coop at The Doctor’s House. I sent word out to all the foxes (and would-be-foxes): “don’t FOWL with me.” We were told that our birds last year fell prey to foxes, weasels, hawks and eagles. Not on Murphy’s watch!

I have a keen eye and great sense of smell to help me in my duties. These eggs are for the kids that come to stay at The Doctor’s House – not for scoundrels who purport to call themselves four leggeds.

Jerry was so pleased when he went to get these eggs. He told me it was the first time he had done it. See that smile on his face – just like the kids will have on theirs when the fetch their own breakfast.