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Ditch digging 101

That ditch has nice curves

I dig ditches. Or, really, trenches. Now, I don’t randomly run out to the Kubota, hook on the backhoe and just start making trenches in the back yard… although it might be funny to watch Kelli’s reaction if I did… no – I dig with a purpose.

Sometimes the purpose is vertical [...]

Running Water

One thing we have really wanted for quite some time has been a water source near or in the barn. The solution has been hauling a long black hose across the yard and making do. That’s great when someone leaves the hose on… but not so hot when you need to quickly water the chickens or [...]

How to build a homemade chicken scalder – Part 2

Conclusion to Part 1 – here

When we last spoke about the chicken scalder we discussed the components and some of the basics in assembly. Here are several of the final photos, pointers and decisions we made.

Several people on the web that have built their own scalders have chosen to fill the bottom with concrete to level [...]

How to build a homemade chicken scalder - Part 1

There’s a fair amount of information on the web regarding building your own chicken scalder – I figure I’ll add a simpler alternative. Some of the sites and people even offer plans you can buy to assist the work effort. That’s all fine and dandy – but unlike the plucker I built last year – there [...]