Monday, June 27, 2011

Moving Day at the Chicken Mansion

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Yep, my girls moved into their new home!   I wasn’t sure I could get it all finished in time, but I was out there early on and worked all day.    I insulated above the coop and got the rest of the chicken wire done, mounted some old iron brackets, filled the water and feed tins and scooped up Eleanor, first and then, Rosa and Amelia!  Amelia flew out of her old home (box) and hid under the chest in the office, so it took some coaxing to get her out.  She is stubborn and a bit flighty ;0 .

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Dash (big brother) was so excited to see them so ‘up close’ and personal but didn’t really understand why they were in the Chicken Mansion and not in the house, under his guard.

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Do they have to stay in there, Mommy?

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I used some embellishments to ‘girlify’ this space.   I have lots more coming.  Nothing is too good for my girls; Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart and Rosa Parks!  :)
  
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A few flowers…..
  
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A little bling…..

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A great view…..

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Dining a la carte…..

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Even a bit of art (more to come)…who could ask for anything more?

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Good night, sweet dreams!
I am more than a little nervous about their first night away from home.  I guess I will just have to think of it as a ‘sleep over’.  Needless to say, I will be checking on them at odd hours of the night!  (I actually didn’t but I thought about borrowing my daughter’s baby monitor…with the tv screen…no less!).  Just to see if they were behaving themselves, of course!
I’m linking up with…..
http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/  
http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/2011/08/tuesdays-treasures_22.html
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35 comments:

  1. GailJune 27, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Karen that is too cute! New mommie jitters are okay. Enjoy them while they are still young. :)

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  2. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJune 27, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    You're too funny...a baby monitor. You'd be the only one up all night listening to every little noise. Their coop is so darn cute; they certainly are three very lucky chickens. Love the picture on the wall:-)

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  3. ain't for city galsJune 27, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Maybe you could squeeze in a day bed for yourself...it is so cute, Karen...good job!

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  4. UnknownJune 27, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Yes, I could have a sleepover! I sure miss them in the house...well, not the cleanup. They love their new surroundings and even look up on the wall at the decorations! Ha! I am looking for a chair...just the right chair, so I can sit and visit with them.

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  5. BarbJune 27, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I think I will come and sleep with the chickens, that is one awesome home.

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  6. Bee Haven BevJune 27, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    It's lovely, Karen....such lucky gals!

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  7. KatmomJune 27, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Oh my! if I were to walk around 'clucking' would you adopt me?
    lol!
    Lucky, Elenore,Rosa & Amelia....
    Dash has to go out to the 'Mansion' now to visit his Harim....lol!
    >^..^<

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  8. DoloresJune 27, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    If there's an award for the cutest chicken house, your mansion would win 1st place, without a doubt!
    I love the screen door....everything looks fantastic!
    Dash is such a. Cutie!

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  9. LoriJune 27, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Oh I love all of it! I would sleep there tonite if I were you! You and Dash could have so much fun with the girls for that sleepover! You do win the prize for the cutest coop!

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  10. JaneJune 27, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    What an adorable Chicken Mansion! Those girls have it made!! I love the old screen door. I saw one just like that a couple of weeks ago at my favorite junk shop. Now I want to go back and get it....it looks too cute all shabbified!! (of course spell check is going crazy, reminding me that's not a word).
    Jane

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  11. Kylee BaumleJune 27, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    It's beautiful!! Our chicks spent their first night in our new coop on Friday. I was nervous, too! They're doing great and tonight when I went out to put them in for the night, they were already in the coop. Such good chickies!

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  12. jmacJune 27, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Hi there! Found your blog from BNOTP and was chuckling big time when I saw that you're from Cheney.
    I'm from Loosiana and my best friend owns the Zips there in Cheney!! The crazy Griffins! I've been to cheney often when visiting them .... how small this world is!
    We're even meeting them in mexico next month!!

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  13. janeJune 28, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    So much for a "dog's life"! Looks great! You are the martha stewart of farmers! Big hugs!
    XXX

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  14. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessJune 28, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    jane took the words out of my mouth. MOVE over Martha's chickens, you have nothin' on this coop. The girls I hope are lovin' all your hard work. BUT!! how are you sleeping? did you put a cot in there to keep them company?
    I know I would have... :)giggle

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  15. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Believe it or not...I slept through the night! They are doing great and each time I add 'art' to their walls Ameilia Earhart looks up and all around the room! Ha! They sure love being able to move around more!

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  16. corners of my lifeJune 28, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Amazing! Looks more like a guest house than a chicken coop.

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  17. DeanaJune 28, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Lovely. My chickens are in an old feedhouse turned coop with ugly dog pen fencing. I thought it was fine before I saw your post. They got the shaft lol!

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  18. Gloria FoxJune 28, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Wow, that's one pretty chicken coop. Lucky ducks...ummm chicks.

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  19. BeckyKayJune 30, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    That is the most beautiful chicken coop I have ever seen! Your girls should be very happy!

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  20. Farmgirl GourmetJune 30, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    WHOA...you weren't kidding about Mansion! I love love love it Karen. When can I come see in person! I'll bring ice cream sammies. :) Seriously that is one heck of a chicken coop. You are amazing.

    Love you!
    Heather

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  21. Diane Van HornJuly 16, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Karen,
    That is the most awesome chicken mansion I have ever seen! You go girl!

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  22. Diane Van HornJuly 16, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Karen,
    That is the most amazing chicken mansion I have ever seen! You go girl!

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  23. Fishtail CottageJuly 22, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    oh my - so in love w/your coop! Wishing my 'gals' could be so lucky! xoox, tracie

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  24. MaureenJuly 25, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    It's my first time here but I can already say that I want to be one of your chickens! What an awesome abode! All shabbified!

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  25. Debra@CommonGroundJuly 27, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    This is adorable, I'm featuring the chicken mansion at VIF, Thursday afternoon, thanks so much for linking up!!
    xo Debra

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  26. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresJuly 28, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I LOVE IT!
    From one Chicken Lady to another!

    What a wonderful coop! I just moved my baby girls in with the big girls. So far, so good!

    Can you let you girls in the yard? I can't, too many foxes in my area.

    I love your coop, your girls should be very proud!

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  27. Barbara JeanJuly 30, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    oh so fun!! I would LOVE a house like that! =)

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  28. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 6, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    How cute is that!! Thanks for sharing at my party.

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  29. PearlAugust 10, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    This is my first time visiting and I'm in love with your chicken coup! I live in the Tri-cities and have a place at Bunkers resort on Williams Lake and often go to town in Cheney each summer. I like this little Collage town so it's fun to see someone so close. Have fun with your girls and grandbaby. Hugs, Pearl

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  30. PamelaAugust 23, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    This just absolutely adorable!! I love the girls new mansion! Sharing on my FB page!

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  31. SaraJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    I don't have chickens, but if I did... I'd love for their house to look like this.

    The details are amazing. I love their noble names and their address... "Hen House 5", isn't it? Heh, heh...

    Beautiful job! I'm visiting from Funky Junk's Sat. Nite Special, best of 2011.

    Sara
    http://www.TheOtherEndOfTheCandle.com

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  32. JennJanuary 22, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Check your requirements for perches. The bedstand is cute, but the slippery metal and small diameter will discourage them from using it. And for happy chickens they need to perch.

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  33. UnknownJanuary 22, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Thanks, Jean, but I did decide to use something else, even though they did perch on it. Still looking for a place to use those bedposts! :)

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  34. Funky Junk InteriorsJanuary 22, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Those lucky lucky girls... LOVE! So pretty!

    Shared on FJi and pinned for SNS 117. :)

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150588708556141&set=a.192514281140.164586.175378011140&type=1&theater

    Donna

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  35. Tonita July 4, 2014 at 1:44 AM

    Sweet Coop you have there. I fixed my hens up with a sweet coop also. They enjoy white wall papered walls covered in tiny pink roses, an antique nesting box with their names (some of them don't read and they often nest in the wrong spot) and a chandelier also. Spoiled hens for sure.. and the Roo doesn't mind either.

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