tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post2409448041737688050..comments2024-02-27T15:19:59.496-08:00Comments on Backyard Farming: Backyard Farming Chicken Coop FireMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169799115572882024noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-85986212918655877192012-01-31T05:39:54.978-08:002012-01-31T05:39:54.978-08:00Oh Marissa - I'm just learning about the fire,...Oh Marissa - I'm just learning about the fire, and I am so sorry! I was incredibly relieved to read that all your chickens made it safely through the awful ordeal. Sadly, fires from heat lamps in coops is not all that uncommon :( I'm just glad you, your family, critters, and other structures are all ok. (((hugs)))basicliving@backtobasicliving.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07782631124134813311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-54746497217317452282012-01-29T18:36:27.156-08:002012-01-29T18:36:27.156-08:00My nightmare as well! I was thinking about a heat...My nightmare as well! I was thinking about a heat lamp but not anymore. . .so glad the chickens survived.-Sydney-https://www.blogger.com/profile/02642504731977225198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-84474892498886155802012-01-27T18:12:21.478-08:002012-01-27T18:12:21.478-08:00I am so sorry I didn't see this sooner to offe...I am so sorry I didn't see this sooner to offer you words of comfort. What a disaster. I'm so happy your chickens are okay as I know they are important to you as mine are to me. Hopefully you'll have some handy friends willing to lend a weekend to building a new and even better coop!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-53930599409884646942012-01-24T08:17:36.787-08:002012-01-24T08:17:36.787-08:00I am still angry about this. And plan on finding t...I am still angry about this. And plan on finding those responsible.... LOL Uncle Dale's comment. Finally some straight-talk common sense. <br /><br />By the way, the burnt out watering can looks like Abe Lincoln's hat.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462242982522337652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-79507044140409115772012-01-19T19:09:31.431-08:002012-01-19T19:09:31.431-08:00I have been holding my breath waiting to get back ...I have been holding my breath waiting to get back to see your update. I am so sorry for such a horrific scary event. I am so glad your ladies survived. Still thinking of you.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06187940973442646552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-52361135058538501942012-01-19T14:12:50.591-08:002012-01-19T14:12:50.591-08:00I am SO sorry! But thankful the chickens made it! ...I am SO sorry! But thankful the chickens made it! This is why we never use a heat lamp :(Proverbs Thirty One Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061731679235511146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-60582166166912317112012-01-19T09:10:24.984-08:002012-01-19T09:10:24.984-08:00My first time here, Marisa--sorry to hear about th...My first time here, Marisa--sorry to hear about the fire..<br /><br /> I have a small coop too and we also use the heat lamp as it gets cold here (usually) and I have always been a little worried about the possibility of fire.<br /><br /> Glad everyone is okay...and you are blessed to have such neighbors!!Akanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513632434353119491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-91240487533070798472012-01-19T06:15:00.816-08:002012-01-19T06:15:00.816-08:00Backyard Chicken coops is Australia's trusted ...<a href="http://www.backyardchickencoops.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Backyard Chicken coops</a> is Australia's trusted chicken coop supplier of chicken house, chook house, hutch, shed and cages. We offer Australian approved safe and smart custom designed chicken coops with cheap delivery and money back guaranteeBackyard Chicken Coopshttp://www.backyardchickencoops.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-34871940799938153112012-01-19T05:52:32.940-08:002012-01-19T05:52:32.940-08:00So glad it wasn't worse and that everyone (inc...So glad it wasn't worse and that everyone (including the girls) is safe.<br />Thank God for great neighbors!daisy ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129079277073067462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-72745580692468341592012-01-18T16:42:35.374-08:002012-01-18T16:42:35.374-08:00I am so glad that nothing more than your coop was ...I am so glad that nothing more than your coop was burnt down. And that the ladies are alright.brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423813206656696959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-1974161107357006182012-01-18T13:17:37.636-08:002012-01-18T13:17:37.636-08:00Michael and Marisa,
I am sorry for your loss but ...Michael and Marisa,<br /><br />I am sorry for your loss but there are questions to be answered. Chickens look so innocent but you have to get to the bottom of this. Were they just playing with matches? Were they roasting smores? Were they shooting off fireworks? Were they smoking pot? After watching your video of Barry, I think he is the culprit. I just don’t trust Barred Rock Roosters. You must show them whose boss. I do not allow any fowl play in my chicken coop!<br /><br />Uncle DaleDale Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01806698744292076677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-77453346404941752282012-01-18T09:34:49.243-08:002012-01-18T09:34:49.243-08:00I can't tell you how bad I felt when I first c...I can't tell you how bad I felt when I first clicked on the link about your fire. After reading the whole post though I feel so glad that you have been blessed with awesome neighbors who made sure to alert you of this disaster. I am doubly glad your home didn't catch fire from any debris and that your "girls" made it through this horrendous event. It's always hard to start over but you know what the next coop you build or have built will be better than the first. Keep looking up! I love your blog and all you share. I learn so much.Quantina Beck-Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03371677252887701778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-64507250568007723302012-01-17T19:00:41.285-08:002012-01-17T19:00:41.285-08:00I'm very glad your chickens survived and the f...I'm very glad your chickens survived and the fire didn't spread!! I'm also glad you are all okay! Good luck rebuilding.Stoney Acreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08436236175480982661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-45789367990433497232012-01-17T18:53:57.159-08:002012-01-17T18:53:57.159-08:00Wow, what a harrowing experience! Glad your chick...Wow, what a harrowing experience! Glad your chickens and the rest of your property were okay. What a night!Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17565510749804897792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-59766105055333254422012-01-17T18:18:26.373-08:002012-01-17T18:18:26.373-08:00Have you contacted your home owners' insurance...Have you contacted your home owners' insurance? If your policy had provisions for structures on your property, the coop may very well be covered. We filed a claim last month for damage to our roof from a severe windstorm. I was surprised that the claim also covered our shed. Just something to think about. Good luck to you, Marisa!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525034596178639693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-80148956883682919112012-01-17T18:17:52.321-08:002012-01-17T18:17:52.321-08:00True, it could have been worse but fires are just ...True, it could have been worse but fires are just heartbreaking. No lives lost...things can be replaced.rkbsnanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823260788452105326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-39670489937917686852012-01-17T18:02:09.499-08:002012-01-17T18:02:09.499-08:00I know it might seem hard to say this now, but th...I know it might seem hard to say this now, but thankfully it was just the coop and not the house! And all chickens live and well! Very good!! I'm just sorry the money for the goat fencing is now reallocated. I'm in the same boat. I had saved money for several garden projects, but a water line broke during a hard freeze and ran for at LEAST 24 hours before anyone alerted me. $650 later I have money for a water bill, but alas, no new garden projects at this point. Homesteading is not for the faint of heart!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564840073358020600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-23838189127450839752012-01-17T16:01:56.406-08:002012-01-17T16:01:56.406-08:00I love reading your blog...I'm a suburbanite w...I love reading your blog...I'm a suburbanite who yearns for a farm :) SO, so , so glad the chickies are ok!Cathy Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701269832054745043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-10414961929365169322012-01-17T15:20:59.865-08:002012-01-17T15:20:59.865-08:00I'm so relieved to hear that all survived. An...I'm so relieved to hear that all survived. And how fortunate that the fire didn't spread and cause even more destruction. A fire in the coop has been one of my huge fears since this is our first winter with chickens. We've got a ceramic, infra-red heating element (like the ones used in reptile cages- someone told me it was less likely to cause a fire than heat bulbs) as well as a heated base for the water. I'd love to get by without them but when it's 12F out there I worry about them getting frostbite on their combs. <br />Again, glad all survived at your place. I can't imagine how terrifying that would be.<br /><br />JudyJudy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121300109427407095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-57842669354646135692012-01-17T13:28:05.539-08:002012-01-17T13:28:05.539-08:00Thanks everyone! You guys are so great!!!Thanks everyone! You guys are so great!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10923385601755527594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-30805060235535571862012-01-17T13:18:30.063-08:002012-01-17T13:18:30.063-08:00Clearly vandalism! I swear on my mother I will hun...Clearly vandalism! I swear on my mother I will hunt down those responsible and rip their hearts out!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462242982522337652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-49039810894876579012012-01-17T13:07:38.315-08:002012-01-17T13:07:38.315-08:00Thank goodness no one (including the chickens) was...Thank goodness no one (including the chickens) was hurt and your home wasn't touched! How scary for you all :(Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11758645075652886877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-54760490221659728862012-01-17T12:14:43.622-08:002012-01-17T12:14:43.622-08:00So sorry to hear of your loss - but what a miracle...So sorry to hear of your loss - but what a miracle that everyone survived and the fire didn't reach your home!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-8563804035811433472012-01-17T12:03:24.451-08:002012-01-17T12:03:24.451-08:00I look forward to the construction of the new &quo...I look forward to the construction of the new "bent star" chicken coop. You may not be able to find much humor in it now; but I bet this will be material for some light hearted stories to come.MAYBELLINEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459481721591224275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-5665883937679580842012-01-17T11:42:13.436-08:002012-01-17T11:42:13.436-08:00So sorry about your coop, but I'm glad your ch...So sorry about your coop, but I'm glad your chickens are all safe!Channahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06774149204868565381noreply@blogger.com