chores vacation 2022-03

at gate

  • hang black padlock bag at left side of fence on wire sticking up
  • if footbolts are frozen, use torch from nearest side of livestock trailer (reach under plastic)

at deck, load sled

  • prepared bucket for chicken feed
  • prepared bucket for duck feed
  • prepared bucket for sheep produce

chickens

(first because they go to bed at dusk)
feed, dump 1/2 bucket into each feeder (bar stays on)
check water, use green plastic watering "can" with spout (should be fine for 2 days)
take eggs home please :)
check fence & energizer (on hill up from barn)

ducks

feed, remove bar & reinstall
replace water in small red cooler, using 3.5 gallon bucket near barn spigot
replace water in black bath, using 3.5 gallon bucket near barn spigot
take eggs home please :)
check fence & energizer (on garden pole near tree deck)

sheep

NOMS from buckets behind garden, 1/2 scoop (in bucket) per head, remove dishes when done, & put on bucket & opener to air dry
produce, dump in line inside back fence, west of NOMS buckets)
check water (should be fine for 2 days)
step into duck barn area, break half bale of hay flakes off shelf into sheep feeder

interlock

chain inner gate
padlock outer gate
replace black bag over padlock to block ice


Thanks!!!!