Tag: construction

From Rain-Soaked to Safe and Sound!

New compartments for our feathered companions.

Hey everyone! It’s been a wild week here on the farm, and I’m excited to share some updates about our feathered friends.

First up, the chicklets! Remember those adorable little guys we were raising? Well, they’ve finally got their own two walkout compartments! It was a long time coming, and we lost a few little ones to the harsh weather. Rain and wind, you’re no match for our chicklets now! We have 7 in total, 4 native chickens and 3 “monster chickens” (they’re just a bit bigger, haha!). They’re all safe and sound now, and I can’t wait to see them grow up.

Speaking of growth, our pabos have a new compartment too! Their mom wasn’t exactly the best at taking care of them, and we lost 8 little ones. We built a second compartment to give them some extra space and hopefully a little more protection. We’re keeping our fingers crossed that this new setup will help them thrive.

It’s been a lot of work, but it’s so rewarding to see our little flock growing and thriving. We’re taking it one week at a time, and we’re excited to see what the future holds for our feathered friends!

What do you think of our new compartments? Do you have any tips for raising chicks? Let me know in the comments!

The Splash-tacular Water Project: A Liquid Success!

Well, folks, hold onto your rubber duckies because we’ve officially made waves with our Water Project! After much anticipation (and probably a few too many “Can we fix it?” songs), we installed a 1/2 HP Differential Water Pump. Yes, you heard that right—half a horsepower! Enough to make even the most stubborn garden hose tremble in fear.

What’s Flowing?

  • Running Water Galore: We’re not just talking about a trickle that makes you question your life choices; we now have great running water flooding the entire area!
  • Chicken Area: Clucking good showers for our feathered friends! They’ll be strutting around like they just got back from a spa day.
  • Goat House: Our goats can now enjoy a luxurious rinse-off (who knew goats were so high maintenance?). Future Build.
  • Flower House: Because even flowers need a good drink and a solid foundation to bloom into their fabulous selves!
  • Cafe: Coffee lovers rejoice! Your brews will never suffer from the dreaded “water shortage” blues again.

Bye-Bye, Barangay Blues!

With our nifty pump, we’ve waved goodbye to the Barangay water breakdown and shortages. No more juggling buckets and hoping for the best—our water supply is as steady as our enthusiasm for cheesy puns!

A Big Thank You!

A huge shoutout to the Buddy Boyz—you guys are the real MVPs! Without your help, we might have been stuck with a garden hose and a dream. Now, we’re ready to make some serious splashes!

So, here’s to our newly watered paradise! May the showers be plentiful, the goats be clean, and the flowers bloom brighter than our future prospects. Cheers to a life that’s a little less dry and a lot more splashy! 🌊

Building a Flower Tunnel: One Tiny Step at a Time

Welcome, fellow garden enthusiasts and procrastinators alike! Today, we embark on a whimsical journey into the world of flower tunnels—a magical realm where blooms flourish and patience is as essential as a watering can in the middle of a drought.

Step 1: The Art of Small Steps

Why rush when you can tiptoe? We’re all about taking it slow. In fact, if we were any slower, we’d be a caterpillar in a traffic jam. Each small step we take in building our flower tunnel is like adding sprinkles to a cupcake—delightful, but let’s not get carried away! We’re talking about tiny, adorable steps that are so small they’d need a magnifying glass to be seen.

Step 2: Mitigating Water Flow

Ah, water flow—the garden’s version of a surprise party. You never know when it’ll come crashing in, soaking your plans like a toddler at a birthday bash. So, to prevent our flower tunnel from turning into a water park, we’re employing the ancient art of mitigation. Think of it as putting a tiny dam in your garden—like a moat, but without the dragons (unless you’re into that sort of thing).

Step 3: Keeping Everyone Waiting

And what’s a garden project without a little suspense? We’re keeping everyone on the edge of their garden chairs, wondering when they’ll see the glorious bloom. “Will it be next week? Next month?” they ponder, as we chuckle knowingly. It’s like the cliffhanger of a soap opera, but with more dirt and fewer dramatic plot twists.

So, there you have it!

Building a flower tunnel, one baby step at a time, while mitigating water flow and keeping the anticipation alive. Who knew gardening could be this entertaining? Now, if only we could grow patience as easily as we grow daisies! 🌼