Sunday, July 1, 2012

Transporting Poultry the Old Fashioned Way

I've been looking for a Poultry Crate - I like Vintage/Antiques, but sometimes the prices are prohibitive.  This weekend I located a crate within my budget and a reasonable price, and it is definitely vintage!  Weather-faded wood with worm holes in tact - rusty 'make-do' latch - no fuss, no muss.  Just the way I like 'em! (click on pics to view larger sizes)
There was even lettering stenciled onto that old wood:
SOLD BY WM. GROEN & SON  GRAND RAPIDS MI

How Cool is THAT?!?

Signed :
the ChickenWrangler

9 comments:

Chatty Crone said...

I guess in the chicken world it is really cool! Are you going to transport the chickens somewhere? sandie

TexWisGirl said...

how neat! :)

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

That is so cool! Reminds me a bit of those old lobster traps. Neat find!

Beth said...

I think it is very cool!

I am your newest follower. I would love for you to visit me.

Beth

Whosyergurl said...

GREAT container! I love to buy old things and USE them!
I'm following, now.
xo, Cheryl

Kim said...

Totally a great find. It did remind me of those old lobster traps too.

Boho Farm and Home said...

Oh my goodness!!! What a find.
Especially that it has the company name stamped on it and Grand Rapids to boot...love Western Michigan.

Happy 4th!
Caroline

Lori said...

Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog. You were on no reply so I couldn't email.
What a fun blog you have!!

Angela said...

That is neat! Is your husband going to try to make some after some careful measurements?