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Playhouse Chicken Coop: By Dennis
This coop was designed to satisfy the esthetic
requirements of my neighbors who were naturally concerned
about living next door to a chicken keeper. Images of
Grapes of Wrath surely were conjured. After Backyard Poultry
ran an article in their first issue, I began receiving
requests for the plans and other how-do information. I
then hired a draftsman to put together the drawings.
[click on any picture below
to see the large version]
My 4 large breed hens are enjoying their
second winter in it. I was not sure that they would survive
the winter without heat or insulations, but the old time
chicken raisers were patient with me as I expressed my
concerns.
This little makes for a perfect do-it-yourself
weekend project. The proto-type of this one measured 4'
x 6'. After building the first one, I decided to alter
the design and make the coop 4' x 8', as pictured in the
photo. With the aid of my son's Boy Scout Troop, we built
the coop in couple of days. It is now used at the local
community children's garden.
For a small fee, I can provide 6 pages of professionally
drawn plans, 18 photos, a materials and cut list, construction
notes and email/phone support: contact Dennis at im-handy@sbcglobal.net
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