I am fascinated with old buildings on the ranch and on properties nearby. I have been curious about this one for a while. Any guesses?
I don’t have a lot of details. But, it is clearly made of adobe bricks, a common building material in New Mexico. Adobe is considered a durable material. And, because of its thermal mass, it is cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
I happened to ask Granny if she knew how the building was used. She is certain it was once a hen house.
A round, adobe chicken coop–cool chicks in the summer and hot chicks (well, warm chicks, anyway) in the winter. How cool is that?
El casa del pollo?
Si, senor!
What a cute, unique building. Never seen anything like it. Can you take us inside? I’d love to see photos of the interior.
It is very unique! It is not on our property so I must first ask permission. I will let you know!
Adobe has been used by native American Indians for thousands of years, why not chickens, and you don’t have the airconditioning bills. If I did not know better, I woudl swear that was a very comfortable looking outhouse, LOL.
I’m picturing the perfect playhouse. Anything unusual inside?
I wish, or actually, my daughter wishes! This is not on our property so I haven’t been able to look inside or make use of it.