08 plans

Well first, I should say that I am very happy we got the Champagne D' Argent cages hung today. 4 cages(3 24 by 30, and 1 30 by 30) repaired(more j-clips). So we hung those, and put the pans on top(they will be exactly the same as the right side of the barn). Then we will pull down the one 2 hole where Kara/Ada are and hang it underneath as well, put a pan on top, and then we will have room for 3-4 stackers on that side instead of in the middle. We will be ordering 1-2 more cavy type stackers from Wally(or Cristina will) for growing out Mini lop juniors. We only sold hanging cages, and one stacker that wouldn't work for us anyway. So we aren't "backtracking" or kicking ourselves for selling anything. What we had didn't work with what we wanted. : )

I was reading Jody's blog on her plans for 08(she has way more then us!). But, I would love to paint the barn this summer. I just don't think any of us can afford it but it would be nice!

The barn is really coming where we want it so I cant say we have a lot of plans that way. We will be buying a few more industrial fans for the heat this summer, and then of course 1-2 more stackers for that side of the barn when we are ready(not until later this spring). Otherwise though the barn is basically where we want it. We want to get a bunch of power washing done soon, and regular disinfecting of feeders. Since everyone is being treated for Coccidosis since it is almost spring and we brought in a few new animals we will be disinfecting next weekend(not this coming weekend the following).

Basically we are pretty caught up on barn work now. We got rid of the last few cages from the lower shed today so everything is completely gone. We also have cleaned everything from under the barn and got rid of all that stuff we didn't need! We've gone through carriers and the various "junk holes" in the barn and got rid of everything we didn't need!

Every carrier has a EZ crock for water, and food and we have 2 big bins of cleaned dishes and feeders sitting in the back aisle.

I would like to do some gardening around the farm this year and I think that will be one of my major things this spring. Also Obedience with Luke our Golden Retriever(he may be the death of me) anyone want a dog??!!! Maybe a Yellow Lab? We have a 11 year old :- ) Or a Shih Ztu? Maybe one of those.. The Rottie and the German Shepherd/Flat Coated Retriever mix are good dogs.. they can stay.. Those other 3!!!!!!!! :- ) They can GO!!!

In the next few weeks I will get pics of the barn to post. We have pics from last spring but it looks much different from even last spring... So I will convince Cristina to make a "rabbitry" page.

I liked Jody's idea about the pea gravel. I will price that and see what it would be for a load for the walk way at the rabbit barn, and maybe around various other areas of the barn/house(at the farm).

We sent the only bull we had off to Auction last week. The lines were getting too close so we just have the 4 cows, and 2 bull calfs from last year left. They will both be sold and then just the 4 cows. Who are likely bred to this Bull we just sent off, next year we will have to find a "stud". Or maybe wait until the following year(they are our Uncles cows). Well except Molly she is ours.

Well that is all my babbling for today.. I was happy to get the Champagne cages hung today. I had one new litter of Jerseys. Still waiting on one more! One blue baby born between Hero and Jetta. She has 1 peanut as well, and 2 DOA.

Kim :- )