working on the corral

Piece by piece the corral is becoming a reality. Designed with 8' sections, each section has its own purpose.
As the animal comes out of the chute, we have the option of releasing it back to pasture or moving it up the ramp and into the trailer. Eric built the platform to the far left. Paula's brother Michael was here last week to build the ramp and the section just before the chute. He also put feet on the chute so we could move it with the forks on the tractor. Paula's nephew helped a bit, too.
Went out one evening to do chores and found this guy running around. That was a surprise! But it was an even better surprise when we realized he's an Ameraucana because we had no rooster for this breed. Who's ever heard of a stray rooster?

Eric's Endeavors ~
We now have a wide path mowed all the way to the pond. The pond is still full after all the rains and loaded with healthy fish.

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