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post #1 of 10
2/18/11 at 3:39pm
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So we decided to get some Silkies........ Being a bantam breed we knew we could not put them in with our Barred Rock's. So, we priced up lumber to build our own, and nearly died at the cost. So, we looked around and found a 10x10 building, windows and vents for under $2000 including delivery. We finally got it delivered and set in place. Purchased some chain link dog kennel kits and started building.

Here are the results of day 1:

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/63999_img_1078.jpg

We had intended for it to be a 10x10 run, and to use the other kit to extend the Barred Rocks...... But plans change as you go......

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/63999_img_1080.jpg

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/63999_img_1081.jpg

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http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/63999_img_1082.jpg

You cannot see it but we have also covered the top with 1/2" bird netting. On the end we will hand things that sparkle to also keep the birds away.

I still have the door to cut (good use of a Dremel), a ramp to build and the hardware cloth to add around the fencing and the base of the side of the building facing in to the run.

More pictures to follow......................


Edited by gavinandallison - 2/18/11 at 3:43pm

Chicks are everywhere! Barred Rock, Buff Orpington, Dark and Light Brahma , Silkies,BLRW, Barnevelder and hopefully some Wheaten Amerucana's....
http://angloamericanchickens.weebly.com/
NPIP Certified NC 55-1045,Member of the American Silkie Bantam Club and the APA.

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Chicks are everywhere! Barred Rock, Buff Orpington, Dark and Light Brahma , Silkies,BLRW, Barnevelder and hopefully some Wheaten Amerucana's....
http://angloamericanchickens.weebly.com/
NPIP Certified NC 55-1045,Member of the American Silkie Bantam Club and the APA.

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post #2 of 10
2/18/11 at 3:43pm

I thought sparkly things attracted most animals.

By stepping on the tears I shed one by one I'll awake from my dreams, for this wait might just turn into sea foam.  When that door opens you will appear and wake me up.  After the clock rings 12, light will reach me and the door will close.  The road to finding me is perilous you must be having trouble.
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By stepping on the tears I shed one by one I'll awake from my dreams, for this wait might just turn into sea foam.  When that door opens you will appear and wake me up.  After the clock rings 12, light will reach me and the door will close.  The road to finding me is perilous you must be having trouble.
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post #3 of 10
2/18/11 at 3:45pm

very nice Gavin. your birds are going to love it..thumbsup

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 16 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma,  13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYLTn4fKYQ~~

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 16 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma,  13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYLTn4fKYQ~~

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post #4 of 10
2/18/11 at 3:45pm

very nice Gavin. your birds are going to love it..thumbsup

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 16 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma,  13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYLTn4fKYQ~~

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 16 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma,  13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYLTn4fKYQ~~

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post #5 of 10
2/18/11 at 3:52pm

Really nice!

2 Horses, 4 Dogs, 5 Cats, Butterscotch Call Drake , 3 Lav/Split Silkie Roosters, 1 Splash Silkie rooster, 5 Splash Silkie Hens, 4 Black/Lav split Silkie Hens, Trio of Seramas, Silkie/Cochin cross Chickens, Chicks in brooder and egss under Silkie, Breeding Blue Eyed White Lionhead Rabbits.
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2 Horses, 4 Dogs, 5 Cats, Butterscotch Call Drake , 3 Lav/Split Silkie Roosters, 1 Splash Silkie rooster, 5 Splash Silkie Hens, 4 Black/Lav split Silkie Hens, Trio of Seramas, Silkie/Cochin cross Chickens, Chicks in brooder and egss under Silkie, Breeding Blue Eyed White Lionhead Rabbits.
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post #6 of 10
2/18/11 at 4:14pm

Super cooper!!!! That is looks really nice!

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post #7 of 10
2/18/11 at 4:29pm

Thet-thar's nice enuff thet I reckon I wouldn't give it to them Bantam chickens.

(I'd put ME some other little stuff out in thet pen and keep it fer Meself !!! )

Shucks....them little-bitty Bantams kin get along with a couple ole refrigerator boxes and some pallets.

Now let's see...just where shall we put the KEG and the "still" ?  Brass spitoon [check], Laptop [check], AM-FM radio [check], ......Hhmmmmmn ....  what else ?  Hhmmmn.

Yep. Gonna be a NICE PLACE to relax !!!  wink

-Junkmanme- old

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post #8 of 10
2/18/11 at 4:52pm

yuckyuck


Looks so nice! Henry is going to love it! thumbsup

You might have noticed, I'm not all there myself. 


"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living." -Dr. Suess

 

Second Chance for Gus

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You might have noticed, I'm not all there myself. 


"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living." -Dr. Suess

 

Second Chance for Gus

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post #9 of 10
2/18/11 at 5:07pm

They will just love their new home. It is beautiful!

Read about Egyptian Fayoumis here: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/316739/egyptian-fayoumis-info and more here: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/281062/fayoumi-bigawi-qarafa-and-old-egyptian 

Egyptian Fayoumis are one of the world's treasures and are magnificent creatures.

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Read about Egyptian Fayoumis here: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/316739/egyptian-fayoumis-info and more here: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/281062/fayoumi-bigawi-qarafa-and-old-egyptian 

Egyptian Fayoumis are one of the world's treasures and are magnificent creatures.

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post #10 of 10
2/18/11 at 5:24pm
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Originally Posted by Junkmanme 

Thet-thar's nice enuff thet I reckon I wouldn't give it to them Bantam chickens.

(I'd put ME some other little stuff out in thet pen and keep it fer Meself !!! )

Shucks....them little-bitty Bantams kin get along with a couple ole refrigerator boxes and some pallets.

Now let's see...just where shall we put the KEG and the "still" ?  Brass spitoon [check], Laptop [check], AM-FM radio [check], ......Hhmmmmmn ....  what else ?  Hhmmmn.

Yep. Gonna be a NICE PLACE to relax !!!  wink

-Junkmanme- old


If I lived in the mountains then maybe we'd have some 'shine......... alas we don't!

Chicks are everywhere! Barred Rock, Buff Orpington, Dark and Light Brahma , Silkies,BLRW, Barnevelder and hopefully some Wheaten Amerucana's....
http://angloamericanchickens.weebly.com/
NPIP Certified NC 55-1045,Member of the American Silkie Bantam Club and the APA.

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Chicks are everywhere! Barred Rock, Buff Orpington, Dark and Light Brahma , Silkies,BLRW, Barnevelder and hopefully some Wheaten Amerucana's....
http://angloamericanchickens.weebly.com/
NPIP Certified NC 55-1045,Member of the American Silkie Bantam Club and the APA.

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