A brooder assembly for warming chicks in a simulated natural environment includes a pad, which is heated and thus can heat chicks positioned on a top of the pad. A figurine is engaged to and extends from the top of the pad. The figurine is substantially centrally positioned on the pad. The figurine is shaped to mimic a hen standing upon the pad and thus can comfort the chicks positioned on the pad. The figurine also reflects heat emanating from the pad downwardly upon the chicks.

A brooder assembly for warming chicks in a simulated natural environment includes a pad, which is heated and thus can heat chicks positioned on a top of the pad. A figurine is engaged to and extends from the top of the pad. The figurine is substantially centrally positioned on the pad. The figurine is shaped to mimic a hen standing upon the pad and thus can comfort the chicks positioned on the pad. The figurine also reflects heat emanating from the pad downwardly upon the chicks.

A multifunctional birdhouse can be configured into a birdhouse or a birdfeeder and provides easy cleaning access. The multifunctional birdhouse comprises a birdhouse enclosure and a reversible drawer. The birdhouse enclosure is the main structural housing for the multifunctional birdhouse. The reversible drawer allows the multifunctional birdhouse to be configured as a birdhouse or a birdfeeder based on the orientation of the reversible drawer when engaged to the birdhouse enclosure. The reversible drawer can be slid into and out of the birdhouse enclosure when desired. Further, the reversible drawer allows for easy cleaning of the multifunctional birdhouse due to the capability to detach the reversible drawer from the birdhouse enclosure when desired.

A multifunctional birdhouse can be configured into a birdhouse or a birdfeeder and provides easy cleaning access. The multifunctional birdhouse comprises a birdhouse enclosure and a reversible drawer. The birdhouse enclosure is the main structural housing for the multifunctional birdhouse. The reversible drawer allows the multifunctional birdhouse to be configured as a birdhouse or a birdfeeder based on the orientation of the reversible drawer when engaged to the birdhouse enclosure. The reversible drawer can be slid into and out of the birdhouse enclosure when desired. Further, the reversible drawer allows for easy cleaning of the multifunctional birdhouse due to the capability to detach the reversible drawer from the birdhouse enclosure when desired.

This invention relates to laying nest having a rack drive expulsion system. As disclosed herein, the invention preferably comprises a laying nest for hens comprising a box and a rack drive floor expulsion system. The floor pivotably moves between first and second positions by virtue of a gear rack that is fixedly connected to and disposed within the box, and a gear wheel that is rotatably connected to the floor. Accordingly, the expulsion system provides for the selected removal of hens from the laying nests as desired.

This invention relates to laying nest having a rack drive expulsion system. As disclosed herein, the invention preferably comprises a laying nest for hens comprising a box and a rack drive floor expulsion system. The floor pivotably moves between first and second positions by virtue of a gear rack that is fixedly connected to and disposed within the box, and a gear wheel that is rotatably connected to the floor. Accordingly, the expulsion system provides for the selected removal of hens from the laying nests as desired.

The present disclosure is a post mount that has a fence post with a protrusion that expands a length of the fence post. Further, the post mount has a support stud that has one or more openings for receiving one or more fasteners and slot originating at a bottom of the support stud and terminating before the top of the support stud. The slot goes through the support stud from a front of the support stud and opening in a back of the support stud. The slot receives the protrusion.

The present disclosure is a post mount that has a fence post with a protrusion that expands a length of the fence post. Further, the post mount has a support stud that has one or more openings for receiving one or more fasteners and slot originating at a bottom of the support stud and terminating before the top of the support stud. The slot goes through the support stud from a front of the support stud and opening in a back of the support stud. The slot receives the protrusion.

The present disclosure is a post mount that has a fence post with a protrusion that expands a length of the fence post. Further, the post mount has a support stud that has one or more openings for receiving one or more fasteners and slot originating at a bottom of the support stud and terminating before the top of the support stud. The slot goes through the support stud from a front of the support stud and opening in a back of the support stud. The slot receives the protrusion.