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Project Week: Day Two
Alicia very kindly came by today and did a tremendous job pounding supporters in for the fencing, so between the two of us (though she did the vast majority of the hard work) we got the fencing up. Me, I just shout out orders and keep everyone moving. Josh worked for about five hours straight digging the hole by hand and rototiller, finishing earlier than expected. Which means, we're really ahead of schedule now! Speaking of which: the ducklings are out in their Night Hutch at the moment, getting accustomed to their ducky townhouse. Josh will set up the heat lamp for the evening, as it's supposed to get down to 37F tonight. Poor duckies!
The pond is fully installed with filter/pump & underwater lights. I still need to gather additional rocks to create a thicker border around the pond liner and see if I can find some bushes and assorted native plants to fill out the space. We'll need to do a bit more work to finish tucking away all the assorted electrical lines, but otherwise we should be good to go.
As for having the pond located directly next to Bunhalla, you ask? Martha was singularly unimpressed: I cannot begin to tell you how many rabbit raspberries we received. Foxglove came over to inspect everything, what a bossy little bunny! Thistle, our pirate bunny, rolled over on his back and sunbathed while ignoring us completely.
The pond is fully installed with filter/pump & underwater lights. I still need to gather additional rocks to create a thicker border around the pond liner and see if I can find some bushes and assorted native plants to fill out the space. We'll need to do a bit more work to finish tucking away all the assorted electrical lines, but otherwise we should be good to go.
As for having the pond located directly next to Bunhalla, you ask? Martha was singularly unimpressed: I cannot begin to tell you how many rabbit raspberries we received. Foxglove came over to inspect everything, what a bossy little bunny! Thistle, our pirate bunny, rolled over on his back and sunbathed while ignoring us completely.
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Figure out where they are going to have their beach head before you plant. I know that you -think- you know where they'll go, but the ducks may have their own ideas. Let them make their muddy mess of the place and then plant, because they are going to make a muddy mess of the place regardless.
We tried to seed a beach head once. Didn't work.
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My landscaping friend is going plant shopping with me on Friday, we likely won't have a chance to even consider planting until Monday. Gives the ducks a few more days to make up their minds.
Josh, btw, is already talking about ordering more ducklings. Runners this time. I think he's a bit awed over the concept that one can FedEx them. LMAO
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I don't know whether to advise build areas up in which to plant things high up or not. Gods only know what the ducks will decide. You may want to throw down some sod or grass seed and wait it out for some extended observation time. We had a natural pond for ours, and the little creeps did whatever they wanted.
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I ♥ me some bun-bun!
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Check out the Buns/bunnies tag for rabbit pics.
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We've got ducklings, rabbits, basset hounds, cats and a bird. Quite the little farm. :)
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Likely, if the weather keeps chilly, be making SATOR squares tomorrow.
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What are you going to use? Cement?
SATOR AREPO TENET OPERA ROTAS!
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I just had my bunnies teeth cut today. He didn't want to be at the vet, but he's thanking me now! I treated him to fresh dandelions for being good! ;)
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Formerly I've used a bit of crystal or semi-precious stone or metal to hold the magical charge, then sandwiched herbs between two layers of Fimo. I'm not going to kid myself into thinking Fimo can hold a magical charge. :)
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Yeah, you should take pictures when you're done! :o)
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