I buy untreated KD 1x3" lumber and cut it into chunks. They like these more than any precut wood that I've bought. You have to be careful that there's no sap on them, but I've only had that be an issue one time.
Congratulations to everyone! There were some beautiful animals there, and the judges had their work cut out for them.
I was happy with my results - two of my animals ended up on the table at the end, and the rest of them did well except for one, but I understand why.
Seriously, if you were the size of a cat, and that giant bird came up pecking its head and making clucking noises, you'd leave too. No food is worth that!
Missed you this weekend chickie.
There are windows in my chin room and I use natural light. I think it's important to have natural lighting as well. Every living thing has biorhythms that are linked to the natural light/darkness and are negatively effected when the natural cycle of light and darkness is interrupted for...