The boys were given a job this summer--to build a shelter for their rabbits in our trees.
Somewhere along the way, Nathan's dream of having chickens reemerged. This desire became even stronger when our neighbors told him that they would give him some of their extra chickens.
Well, why not build a building for rabbits AND chickens?
Dad said that if he had a building, he could have chickens.
That's the only motivation he needed to begin construction.
Nathan really worked hard on his building, using mostly only hand tools and donated material from his dad and grandpa. He had a little help, but designed and built it all mostly by himself. His doors even have hinges and he made an enclosed yard for the chickens, too. After several weeks of work, he finished last Friday. He devoted every minute he had last week after school and on his day off to finishing the project. He even ate his after school snacks outside!
We were gone last weekend, so he was able to bring them home Tuesday after school.
Thanks again to Darwin & Camille for supplying Nathan with his first seven chickens.
He is one happy boy!!
It only took a day to find two eggs! This was his first one--made into a "cheesy egg" for his breakfast this morning.
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