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post #91 of 103
1/20/13 at 4:29pm
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Fixing to start on a third and fourth coop. Chickens keep a comin !!
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post #92 of 103
1/21/13 at 6:43pm

I just made one like yours, it's great,  looks like a giant caterpillar out there.....
 

1 Irish Setter (who can't love a dog that doesn't have to stretch to see what's on the dinner table), 1 Gordon Setter (i don't know anyone who can't love a gordon setter), 1 found Mutt (the best behaved dog ever), 50+ Chickens and  64 Lychee Trees.

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1 Irish Setter (who can't love a dog that doesn't have to stretch to see what's on the dinner table), 1 Gordon Setter (i don't know anyone who can't love a gordon setter), 1 found Mutt (the best behaved dog ever), 50+ Chickens and  64 Lychee Trees.

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post #93 of 103
1/21/13 at 8:36pm
Check out electrical pvc conduit. It comes with UV protection in the plastic. It also is available in the same sizes.
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post #94 of 103
1/26/13 at 7:41am
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Electrical conduit pvc is expensive. all you have to do is the parts of the plain pvc that is exposed to sunlight, is spray paint it.

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post #95 of 103
1/26/13 at 7:42am
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Great!! Would love to see some pictures ~~

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post #96 of 103
1/26/13 at 10:59am
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Electrical conduit pvc is expensive. all you have to do is the parts of the plain pvc that is exposed to sunlight, is spray paint it.

 

I think the expense might vary by supplier - I got 10' lengths of 1" conduit for $3.08, vs $3.22 for normal pvc. Check around.
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post #97 of 103
1/28/13 at 5:30pm
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If you use ten foot joints and put two together they do not bend good. They have a tendency to come apart
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post #98 of 103
1/29/13 at 8:59am
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If you use ten foot joints and put two together they do not bend good. They have a tendency to come apart

 

I had that problem with one hoop due to the cold snap we've been having. After one broke, I discovered using a hair dryer to blow hot air through the pipe makes it bend a lot easier. I'm also gluing the joints, so your choice of glue may also make a difference.
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post #99 of 103
2/1/13 at 4:29pm

Here is a pic of my copy!  There is a hot wire attached to the coop

that moves with it when i move it.

 

 

1 Irish Setter (who can't love a dog that doesn't have to stretch to see what's on the dinner table), 1 Gordon Setter (i don't know anyone who can't love a gordon setter), 1 found Mutt (the best behaved dog ever), 50+ Chickens and  64 Lychee Trees.

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1 Irish Setter (who can't love a dog that doesn't have to stretch to see what's on the dinner table), 1 Gordon Setter (i don't know anyone who can't love a gordon setter), 1 found Mutt (the best behaved dog ever), 50+ Chickens and  64 Lychee Trees.

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post #100 of 103
2/3/13 at 6:09pm
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Great the only thiing about using a tarp is that it will blow ariund like crazy. I like ti use a shade cloth cause it can breathe with the wind
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