The coop section of the chicken tractor is beginning to take shape. Last weekend I was finally able to get the roof on and the floor panel cut out. My goal is to get the coop section finished and painted before too long so this thing can overwinter out on the patio. I need to get the garage opened back up soon. We will be doing the classic spring chick thing instead of getting late summer pullets.
I also was able to do the final till of the bed that will go under the winter tunnel. Timing will be critical because it all comes down to first frost dates and photo period. The days are getting shorter and that will have a profound effect on germination and growth rate. Frost tolerance also comes into play. Since they are calling for a good soaking rain today I went ahead and seeded in a couple of varieties of kale, some spinach and beets. I plan to transplant in some bok choy and who knows what else in the coming weeks depending on the forecast.
A couple of useful links for us Western Maryland plow boys:
Maryland First (Fall) Frost Dates
Maryland Last (Spring) Frost Dates
Got to go; its off to the Maryland Poultry Swap in Sharpsburg.
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