9.6.2014 -- all but two roof rafters done, next up is the plywood for the roof.
Additional cost: $9 for more strong ties - ran out of what I already had.
Cost to date: $19

My plan was (still is) to use sand in the run, but I need a little help getting that much sand to my place and into the coop. Still my goal, though.

I started this project in August 2014. Took the fall/winter off and resumed in spring 2015 only when weather permitted. I've not done a whole lot since, just minor things for comfort and convenience. Life sort of got in the way of populating the coop along with my fear of brooding chicks in absentia - not home all day to ensure their comfort and safety in the house (no garage, no basement). I think I've come upon a less-worrisome manner to keep newborns warm w/o fear of fire or over heating from a heat lamp. Anyway, I hope to move from 'virtual' chickens to real chickens in the very near future.
Total cost came out around $300. The costliest part of the whole thing is the hardware: hinges, hasps, handles, stabilizing brackets (2 doors), hardware cloth, drip edge, and washers & screws ; and more washers & screws!

Procured free siding for the hen house structure. Some patching and paint once installed and it'll be fine.

9.6.2014 -- all but two roof rafters done, next up is the plywood for the roof.
Additional cost: $9 for more strong ties - ran out of what I already had.
Cost to date: $19

9.1.2014 -- My coop is taking shape. Another version of a very popular style shared on this and other sites. Footprint is 5 x 10, 5-ft back height, 6-ft front height. 4 x 5 hen house.
Hopefully the only time my best pal gets into the hen house.
Cost to date: $10.00 --used up screws on hand, had to get more.

August 2014: Can you see it? This is the beginning of my DIY coop. Free lumber!
But......I do have to deal with a whole lot of nails.

9.6.2014 -- all but two roof rafters done, next up is the plywood for the roof. Additional cost: $9 for more strong ties - ran out of what I already had. Cost to date: $19

Bs Peeps
Sep 8, 2014

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