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The ugly crooked coop

post #1 of 12
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I started it yesterday...and am nearly done. All I have left is the roosts, nest box, big door and ladder. And to make it look pretty, cuz right now it is ugly.
I love power tools.
This is the entire garden area. The area from the edge of the coop to the fence(still temporary but dog safe now) will be the chicken run. When it's all ready and a bit warmer I'll be putting the chicks and ducks out there(ducks only temporary, they will be in a separate area).
I think all total I've spent about $100 on it, had a lot of the wood left from rebuilding sections of the fence.

so in all it's current ugliness....here it is.
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy41/c_isfor_cookie/DSCF7143.jpg

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy41/c_isfor_cookie/DSCF7146.jpg

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy41/c_isfor_cookie/DSCF7147.jpg

Of course my helper had to go in and inspect it, and approves(Panda the freak is here teasing the dogs, I'm in and you're not)

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy41/c_isfor_cookie/DSCF7144.jpg

Momma to 1 Salmon Faverolle, 1 buff orpington, 1 silver laced wyandotte, I buff cochin bantam possibly frizzled. 2 obnoxious little jerks...errr ducks..., 2 dogs(border collie mixes), 3 cats, and 2 teens, and 1 husband as of July 24th 2011
and a partridge in a pear tree

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Momma to 1 Salmon Faverolle, 1 buff orpington, 1 silver laced wyandotte, I buff cochin bantam possibly frizzled. 2 obnoxious little jerks...errr ducks..., 2 dogs(border collie mixes), 3 cats, and 2 teens, and 1 husband as of July 24th 2011
and a partridge in a pear tree

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post #2 of 12

Its not ugly. And as long as your chickens are warm, healthy and happy thats all that matters smile

Standard adults in flock: 1 RIR, 1 BRs, 1 BSLs, 1 RSL, 1 WR, 1 australorp, 1 wellsummer, 1 EE roo. breeding pen: 1  mix serama roos, (PULLETS: 3 Australorp, 4 EE's, 1 dark brahma, 1 light brahma, 2 Barred rocks) LIFE IS good..........  ~~~ I <3 JESUS!~~~~
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Standard adults in flock: 1 RIR, 1 BRs, 1 BSLs, 1 RSL, 1 WR, 1 australorp, 1 wellsummer, 1 EE roo. breeding pen: 1  mix serama roos, (PULLETS: 3 Australorp, 4 EE's, 1 dark brahma, 1 light brahma, 2 Barred rocks) LIFE IS good..........  ~~~ I <3 JESUS!~~~~
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post #3 of 12

That is right....at the end of the day if it keeps your chickens safe that is all that matters!

Wife, mother, grandmother and chicken boss.....to 29 assorted chickens.
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Wife, mother, grandmother and chicken boss.....to 29 assorted chickens.
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post #4 of 12
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Thats my goal...warm and safe.
My kids think its kinda big for just 3 chicks, but I don't. Not once the perches are in, and the nest box.  I'm kinda excited to get it done so I can start the clean up and making it cute. We've picked out paint for it, I think...It's a dark green, but one of the kids is still pushing for a dark blue.

I do plan on putting in a window that can be opened so when it gets so hot this summer I can open it

Momma to 1 Salmon Faverolle, 1 buff orpington, 1 silver laced wyandotte, I buff cochin bantam possibly frizzled. 2 obnoxious little jerks...errr ducks..., 2 dogs(border collie mixes), 3 cats, and 2 teens, and 1 husband as of July 24th 2011
and a partridge in a pear tree

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Momma to 1 Salmon Faverolle, 1 buff orpington, 1 silver laced wyandotte, I buff cochin bantam possibly frizzled. 2 obnoxious little jerks...errr ducks..., 2 dogs(border collie mixes), 3 cats, and 2 teens, and 1 husband as of July 24th 2011
and a partridge in a pear tree

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post #5 of 12

I think it's got character and I'm all about character!! You need some wild paint colors. Check out the mis-tints at Home Depot and Lowe's I've gotten every color under the rainbow from mistints! Do you window and door in a totally different color making them off kilter too. Name it, hmmm, OOH, "Little Seuss Coupe!!"     Beach Boys have a song called Little Deuce Coupe

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Through time .. and space .. each faith .. and race.. let there be peace! http://www.peaceful-spirit.org/
We cannot tolerate a world in which one in three women is a victim of domestic violence. Speak Out so it stops
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post #6 of 12

This is my favorite coop I've seen on BYC.

I agree with the wild paint colors

Have fun

post #7 of 12
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Originally Posted by stargazingmommy 

I think all total I've spent about $100 on it, had a lot of the wood left from rebuilding sections of the fence.


I think THAT part is beautiful! wink

post #8 of 12

With a good coat of paint it will look fabulous!!!

1 DH, Twin DD's and a whole lotta critters!!!
It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live someone else's perfectly. - Someone important I think??

To sit back hoping that someday, someway, someone will make things right is to go on feeding the crocodile, hoping he will eat you last--but eat you he will. -Ronald Reagan
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1 DH, Twin DD's and a whole lotta critters!!!
It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live someone else's perfectly. - Someone important I think??

To sit back hoping that someday, someway, someone will make things right is to go on feeding the crocodile, hoping he will eat you last--but eat you he will. -Ronald Reagan
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post #9 of 12
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Originally Posted by CoyoteMagic 

I think it's got character and I'm all about character!! You need some wild paint colors. Check out the mis-tints at Home Depot and Lowe's I've gotten every color under the rainbow from mistints! Do you window and door in a totally different color making them off kilter too. Name it, hmmm, OOH, "Little Seuss Coupe!!"     Beach Boys have a song called Little Deuce Coupe


lol  Great idea!

Bawk BOK!!
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Bawk BOK!!
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post #10 of 12

That coop screams, I LOVE MY CHICKENS!   yippiechickie

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/thumbs/88997_chickcrop_2010_037.jpg


Edited by ChickInDelight - 5/3/11 at 1:29pm
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Chick In Delight

My every success leaves a trail of failures. Often, the failures are the most fun. 
If you like pictures, check out my BYC page.
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