"Come on" I was told. " Where would we put the lawn fertilizer, beach chairs, umbrellas and flower pots"? Oh, I know where to put them alright. Believe me when I tell you I know exactly where they could go, but because I like to keep things civilized and polite I will keep that location to myself.
So I will proceed to plan two . A lovely little coop I fell in love with on this wonderful blog The Bok Flock. The coop is really quite charming and size wise just perfect for my small yard. Until the time that I have my own charming little coop complete with hens, I will continue to purchase my eggs from local backyard chicken keepers.
Awwww, I'm sorry you can't do the transformation. That stinks "rotten eggs." Well, maybe the shed wasn't all "cracked" up to what you wanted, anyway. But you definitely sound disappointed and for that, I'm truly sorry. And that's no "yolk." Susan
ReplyDeleteOh, that's too bad. It was such a cute idea! I'm sure any other hen house will be just as adorable though. And at least the answer wasn't "no chickens!!", just no chickens in the shed. ;)
ReplyDeleteGood call...like my grandma would say "never count your chickens before the coop is done.."
ReplyDeleteand I would claim that coop as YOURS - put windowboxes with flowers, a little cupola, and maybe even water and electricity...
Sorry it's not working out the way you were hoping, but it will be worth the wait when you finally get to do it. We do love our chickens. We have eleven laying hens now and just bought ten more babies.
ReplyDeleteHang in there!! You'll get your coop and the hens to go with it!
ReplyDeleteHmmm...sounds a tad familiar;))
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will do wonders with the other "house"....and make sure we get to see :))
quite frankly you've given in too easily!!! you should be demanding a new lawn with it's very own chicken shed! come ON!!!!
ReplyDeleteThere you are! I love the hilarous sense of humor that lives below the surface of your very cultivated exterior (which I have long admired, just so you know). This post has endeared you to me forever! (I would have told him where to put it in no simple terms :) I'm laughing - and now I am determined to come see your little yard for myself! I think you ought to have a henhouse. It just seems to go with you - something rustic and simple, but lovely and elegant and cultivated. Is there a petition I can sign? :D
ReplyDeleteI hope you get an even better coop! And no one said "no chickens". Keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteCarol
Good morning,
ReplyDeleteNothing on earth tastes as perfct as a fresh egg and not easy to find. Anxious to see it this coop works out for you.
Rita
Keep trying! LOL, good spot for those tools. But at least you have access to fresh eggs!
ReplyDeleteAww, you shouldn't have caved so easily! I think that tool shed would look cute with an addition, that's what I think . . . and doesn't he have the garage and most of the basement? I think it's time for someone to thin out his stuff!
ReplyDeleteA hen house is in your future, I see it!
ReplyDeleteThe most bright yellow yolks for miles around will be yours soon!
You will have an even better coop, you'll see.
ReplyDeleteMy internet is so slow, it never lets me answer your posts....but, in case this one goes through - I hope you get your chickens soon. After mucking out mine after all this rain, I am ready to give you some :). Too bad I live in Hawaii, huh?
ReplyDeleteI hope a hen house is in your near future. those eggs look just like my friends eggs that she passes on to me. I am happy to take them off her hands.
ReplyDeleteCathy
Go on strike ! That should get their attention lol
ReplyDeleteI hope you get your coop and girls soon.
i am looking forward to finding out "what comes next"...i have often found that when we take our determined eye off what we thought was the answer... well, an even better thing is around the corner just waiting for us... never know...in the world of "coopdom" you just may be in for a delightful surprise...we shall see! love your eggs & sharing! -xok.
ReplyDeleteI love having my hens, in the back garden. They are so easy to manage and collecting fresh eggs each morning is wonderful! I hope your Plan B works out for you :)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't comment when I first saw this post because of my lap having to many people in it who wanted to "help grandma," I hope that you get a coop soon. It just broke my heart to see that you couldn't have your tool shed. I understand completely. My husband looked at my chicken coop yesterday and said, " you know that is the prettiest side of the yard, we need to move that for a gazebo.
ReplyDeleteMy chickens would be out in the pasture, where there are all kinds of predators.
Don't give up hope. :)
I purchase eggs from a co-worker who raises chickens as a hobby. She just purchased a new coop too.
ReplyDeleteThere is no comparison to fresh eggs. Absolutely none. They taste and look amazing.
Velva
Heehee!
ReplyDeleteWe turned our old swingset clubhouse into a little coop. What I don't understand is...the chicken chow costs way more than what I'd pay for eggs in a month...not to mention straw.
Hope you get your chicken coop soon....I have a friend that has one and she is loving it!Plus.....fresh eggs every day.....have a great day....
ReplyDeleteI will join the ranks here and say that I too think you will have your coop. I remember well when my husband looked at me like I had lost a couple of screws when I said I wanted to live out in the country and have chickens and cows... :)
ReplyDeleteWe used to keep chickens and I agree there is nothing like having your own fresh eggs, but it is a lot more work than people realise. Why not build a little hen house!
ReplyDeleteOh girl, stand your ground firmly and you shall have your dream coup!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed and beautiful day sweetie!!! :o)
I hope that your plan two will work well for you.
ReplyDeleteAw, sorry you can't have the chicken coop of your dreams. Keep working on him.
ReplyDeleteThe tool shed is out for my art studio too! ;( Your pay it fwd. has just been sealed! Yay! ;)Alyssa of Boston Bee
ReplyDeleteI love fresh eggs are amazing! gloria
ReplyDeleteIf it's any consolation, I had to wait a very long time before I was able to get my chickens. Although I'd had them several years ago, I knew this time I wanted a much better & safer set-up. The wait was worth it, and I know yours will be too! Good luck, and keep us posted! -Tammy
ReplyDeleteThis will not do, you need a coop sooner than later! That mixture of brown and green eggs really look nice, something to shoot for.
ReplyDeleteGive it time and LOADS of gentle persuasion!!!
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