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  1. Homer426

    First Coop/Run Build - Looking for Guidance/Comments on Design

    Happy chickens and some more pics of the inside and out.
  2. Homer426

    First Coop/Run Build - Looking for Guidance/Comments on Design

    Last is the predator apron all the way around the run and fill the run with wood chips.
  3. Homer426

    First Coop/Run Build - Looking for Guidance/Comments on Design

    On to the run which is made of 2x4s and hardware cloth. For the roof I added extra support between the long 2x4s to deal with snow.
  4. Homer426

    First Coop/Run Build - Looking for Guidance/Comments on Design

    Make everything look nice and neat with some PVC trim and add the automatic door.
  5. Homer426

    First Coop/Run Build - Looking for Guidance/Comments on Design

    Hardware cloth on the windows, eaves and gables.
  6. Homer426

    First Coop/Run Build - Looking for Guidance/Comments on Design

    5/8" plywood followed by roofing felt and shingles. Not sure if you can tell from the pictures but there is also a roof vent.
  7. Homer426

    First Coop/Run Build - Looking for Guidance/Comments on Design

    Windows from a treehouse website and some paint that my wife picked out because I am not qualified to make those kinds of decisions.
  8. Homer426

    First Coop/Run Build - Looking for Guidance/Comments on Design

    I forgot to take pictures when installing the siding but it is T1-11 from one of the big box stores. Building roof trusses was new for me and all I can say is thank goodness for Youtube. One side has a 2 foot overhang that covers part of the run.
  9. Homer426

    First Coop/Run Build - Looking for Guidance/Comments on Design

    On to the walls framed out with 2x4s
  10. Homer426

    First Coop/Run Build - Looking for Guidance/Comments on Design

    Starting with the base, the entire coop/run area is 28x10 with the coop itself 8x8. 4x4s for the posts with 2x6s under the 3/4" plywood floor.
  11. Homer426

    First Coop/Run Build - Looking for Guidance/Comments on Design

    Coop and run are done! I have tons of pics to upload and will do so to show the progress of the build. I incorporated mowin's idea to have the siding near the roof hinged to regulate airflow. First, here are a few of the finished product:
  12. Homer426

    Coop Windows to purchase

    I'm running into the same problem myself and ended up revising my design accordingly. Everything at Lowes and Home Depot is too big and most of the websites selling shed/coop windows are out of stock so I bought 2 from treehouse supply that only have standard screens so I plan to reinforce the...
  13. Homer426

    First Coop/Run Build - Looking for Guidance/Comments on Design

    Hello BYC! Long time lurker, first time poster here. As the title suggests, I'm looking for some comments/guidance on the design of our coop/run before I start making some sawdust. My primary concern is ventilation and temperature control. In central NJ it gets hot and muggy in the summer and...
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