Monday, April 4, 2011

thrifting and an update ~

Hello ~ I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend ~ I had fun.  I visited with my sister this weekend ;-)



So I coudn't post my shadow shot Sunday with Hey Harriet ~ sigh ~



But I did find a new chicken for my kitchen ~

Speaking of chickens ~ I have an update on the chicken tractor ~



It now has wheels.  Mr. Vintage has been working on it in the shop due to the rain.
 


Two boxes on the bottom, three on top with a perch and a little ramp ~



Here's the inside with the chicken door open




And it has a full sized window for a door to let in sunlight and warmth in the winter months.  Now ~ I have to paint the outside.  What colour do you think it should be?

Can't wait to hear what you think.  By the way, I think Mr. Vintage is the VERY BEST ;-)

(((Hugs)))

Marianne

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17 comments:

  1. WhiteWhispers2uApril 4, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Awesome Chicken tractor! I think he's done a fabulous job.I want one too.~Cheers Kim

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  2. NellyApril 4, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Love it wish my hubby was hammer and nail able.

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  3. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Love your chicken find and I think red and white paint, like a barn would be cute! Love that chicken tractor!

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  4. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 4, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I love the big white chicken! And I'm not sure about color...maybe barn red! ♥

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  5. Blessed SerendipityApril 4, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Love your chicken tractor. I think you should paint it a bright happy yellow. Can't wait to see it all set up.

    Danielle

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  6. BonnieApril 4, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Great chicken tractor. I think red would be perfect.

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  7. Pamela GordonApril 4, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    That is the cutest thing ever! I've never seen a chicken tractor before either but it's cute! :-) Yellow would be a nice colour. Looking forward to the finished result - chickens included. Pamela

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  8. Miss DebbieApril 4, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    He should patent this! Very creative and practical!I vote for white. I love white clapboard houses with tin roofs!

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  9. GardenOfDaisiesApril 4, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I think you should paint it periwinkle, with white trim. :-)

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  10. Ann@A Sentimental LifeApril 4, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    glad u had a good time with your sister!

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  11. Ann-Marie ~ BramblyApril 4, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I've been wanting some chickens at Brambly, and it seems everywhere I look people have great chicken projects! I guess that means I should just take the plunge and raise some chickens.I'm a new follower looking forward to watching your project progress. Take care.

    Ann-Marie

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  12. GlendaApril 4, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Love the door!!! I only know that I want chickens too, but have never asked, might sound silly, but do chickens see color? I have no idea, but if they do, paint it a color that makes them happy. More eggs, right? I love seeing the progress. Can't wait to see the chicks!
    ~G~hugs

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  13. DonnaApril 5, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    I like your chicken tractor! I've never seen one. I think I would probably paint it white or barn red.

    I just spent time with my sister too.

    Enjoy your day!
    Donna

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  14. La Vie QuotidienneApril 6, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Oh this is great...I have only seen these on TV. I think that you should paint it red with a black door. It's so cute that no matter what color you paint it, it will be sensational.

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  15. DonnaApril 6, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Love your new chicken! And the tractor is amazing! I love the window. I know the hens would love it, but do you think a rooster could stand living in a pink or robins egg blue house? haha... Donna

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  16. CindyApril 6, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    How unique, a Chicken Tractor, very interesting to say the least.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  17. KimMalkApril 6, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I'm glad you had a fun visit with your sister, Marianne. I like your chicken tractor - lucky you! I agree with painting it red. Or yellow!

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