Chook feeders

It was time to add permanent feeders to the mobile chook run / tractor. 

We talked about the design over lunch one day and after a trip to the hardware shop, Dave built and installed the feeders - one for grain and one for water.

Here is the water one....note the water can be added from outside the coop

And here is the grain feeder.

I am sure this is Florence...the smart chook, my chook of course :) using the feeder perfectly :D

We needed a quick door redesign as we had a constant escapee in the group. 

Dave added a frame of poly pipe to hold it nice and sturdy. There is mesh at the top, so the small gap at the top is fine. We have had no escapees since the new door..Thank goodness!!

We truly had NO idea how she was getting out lol

The chickens have settled into the system well and now give us 3 eggs most days.

For Grandad

Happy Birthday Grandad!!

Lots of Love Lucas and Mollie

Good Morning Wednesday!

A 6.15am we all got up and drove to the beach

reason: Mollie wanted to sketch the sunrise..

And while we waited, there was a whole beach to create in, so inspired by a show we watched last night....we built...

The Pyramids - the Great Pyramid, the first Step Pyramid, the Sphinx (x 2, boy competition!) and a couple smaller pyramids.

Gotta a have a photo of a friendly visitor...

What beautiful way to greet the morning.

All terrain sample collector

I had to show you all Lucas's All Terrain Sample Collector.

Designed and built for the LEGO Mindstorm Explorerbot Challenge

He spend about 2 week building, testing, and adjusting it and then a couple days getting the program sorted.

It is designed to go over all terrains to collect samples of mulch, dirt and pebbles.

Here is a link to his Legoboys blog video to see this machine working.

Very proud Mama moment here!! :D

We have a pink Koala

In our tree!!

It looks like Mollie is up over the BBQ but she isn't. The tree is in front :)

She can't get enough of tree climbing at the moment....

We love Lego!!

Yes, Lucas has some Lego!!

Had to share this photo..(gulp!)I didn't know he had so many minifigures and guns!!

Our new (old) Encyclopedias

Cairns library had a book sale last week. I know we have the internet but we just love sitting on the lounge reading. We have always had a 'child' encyclopedia and now it was time to update.

We got a Student world book set, Encyclopedia of the Aquatic World and Encyclopedia of Earth and Physical Science...all for $60.00 and they we in perfect condition.

YIPEE Love a bargain!!

Chook Tractor!

It was either going to be the dog locked up while the chickens free range or we build a chook tractor...we, what am I saying..Dave builds the chook tractor. :D

edit to add, I helped a bit!

We wanted it to be big enough to sit over our vegy gardens so when the season finishes they can get to work in there. They already have proved they are excellent at it..cheeky things!!

We are now getting 3 eggs a go HOORAY!

And at the end of the day, we open the door and they walk into the coop..what lovely ladies!!

Yesterday...the pool season has started!!!

Bit cold for me yet but I love seeing the kids swimming.

I love that she has the time....

While on a sewing break, I noticed I hadn't seen Mollie for 1/2 an hour.

I looked out her bedroom window and this is what I found...

Mollie on her very own swing. A bit of rope, a stick (to sit on), a fav toy and the lychee tree branch.

A perfect spot for a swing...

And sometimes it needs a little adjustment...

What we are enjoying at the moment....

Lucas can be found anytime day or night, curled up on the lounge with his new favourite book.

And Mollie, hanging with 'The Girls'.

Photos of what I have been up to tomorrow!!

The Family Chickens

We have four chickens. Their names are Leia, Reddy and Cornwall and Florence.

We have got three eggs from them so far in the two days they have been here.

Chicken pecking in the dirt

Chickens drinking out of the water trough

Chicken on the roost

The nesting boxes

The chicken feeder

Close up of chicken

Photos and words by

And the ladies.......

They have arrived!!!

Florence, Ginger, Princess Leia and Cornwall

(In order of naming - mine, Lucas, Dave and Mollie)

A chicken named Cornwall..what a crack up!! (sorry :D)

Here is the sandpit conversion all finished

And here are our 4 Isa Brown chickens, all snug and cozy in their new home

Lucas's close up photo of.......(not sure how to tell them apart yet lol)

Dave designed nesting boxes...filled with straw and a couple of Mollies wooden eggs

And for those interested in the henhouse design, here is the back of the nesting boxes..

There was a mad rush on this morning to get the house finished in time to pick the chickens up by 11am but Dave and Lucas got there!!

We already have one egg...YAY

In a couple months time, we are going to raise some chicks. And for Odie, I think he is more put out that they get more food them him :)

My Show results

Elporto Bag got a first place in the bag section

Feliz dress got a second place in the Child Garment section

Rainbow Cushion came 2nd in the cushion section

Isabella came 2nd in the dressed doll section

Flower Ladies came 3rd in the machine embrodiery section

Recycled Jean Jacket came 3rd in the Thrift Article section

All in all a great day!!!

Mollies Cairns Show enteries

Mollies photos

Daisies in Pot

Elves in a garden

Strawberry Puppy

2nd prize win: Toy Doll

Loch Ness Monster

Paper Mache Submarine

Flare Picture using crayons

All by Mollie