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I finally set the last of the 4X4's yesterday.

 

In the close up shot you can see the hose bib at the left on the outside of the run.The irrigation cover (not set to height yet) has a shut off valve, the pressure reducer that feeds the 1/2" PVC pipes, and an anti siphon valve for any irrigation I may want to add around the run.

I like the idea of having climbing vines, sunflowers and lavender around the perimeter of the run.

Obviously that's at the bottom of my to do list.

 

The outlet my extension cord is plugged into on the left has one constant hot outlet, and one switched outlet. The plan is to hard-wire a 15W heater cord to the switched side and wrap it around the 1/2" PVC pipe the watering cups are attached to; for those cold mornings.

 

 


Edited by G-Man - 2/21/12 at 10:19pm
post #12 of 109
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My progress has been pretty slow... I've been digging the trenches around the perimeter of the run so I can bury the 1/2" hardware cloth and bend it out 12-18" to discourage any potential diggers.

 

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post #13 of 109

I like it!

3 young Silkies, 1 Brittany bird dog, 1 Chihuahua mix, a ferrel kitty and me!

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3 young Silkies, 1 Brittany bird dog, 1 Chihuahua mix, a ferrel kitty and me!

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post #14 of 109
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Updated pics of my progress. While digging the trench for the hardware cloth I discovered a 3-4' cluster of rocks that I need to bust up before I finish the 8' to 16' section of the run.

With this new discovery I decided to give my back a rest and start hanging the 3/8" sheathing on the inside of the hen house.

 

The hardware cloth was delivered today. . .  Still so much to do.

 

 

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post #15 of 109

That is one of the nicest looking coops I have seen. It's going to be a shame to see it with poop all over it. wink.png

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That is one of the nicest looking coops I have seen. It's going to be a shame to see it with poop all over it. wink.png

 

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Thanks for the compliment.. and the laugh.

 

I like your avatar btw.. looks delicious!


Edited by G-Man - 2/22/12 at 7:25am
post #17 of 109

awesome coop and run, u will have some lucky chickens

post #18 of 109

bow.gif .......wow! that coop is amazing! loving all the pictures. I can't wait to show this to my husband and hear him laugh when i tell him that is the kind of coop i want thumbsup.gif

living in a beautiful coastal village in Alaska with my husband (from cali) our 4 boys and an Akita, 12 chickens.

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living in a beautiful coastal village in Alaska with my husband (from cali) our 4 boys and an Akita, 12 chickens.

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post #19 of 109

I got some neighbors who would love to be your chickens....   Nice work...  Obviously it's a labor of love!

 

Dennis

Gentleman City Chicken Farmer

The Mother Cluckers - 2 Buff Orps, 2 Barred Rock, 1 Gold Laced Wyandotte

Central Oregon Coast
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Dennis

Gentleman City Chicken Farmer

The Mother Cluckers - 2 Buff Orps, 2 Barred Rock, 1 Gold Laced Wyandotte

Central Oregon Coast
Academic Technology Sales

 

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That is one of the nicest looking coops I have seen. It's going to be a shame to see it with poop all over it. wink.png



Haha! highfive.gif

The other day my mom asked if I got her e-mail, I said "no, not yet" she looked disappointed, and said "Oh! I get it, you're too busy on 'backward chickens!" Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!

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The other day my mom asked if I got her e-mail, I said "no, not yet" she looked disappointed, and said "Oh! I get it, you're too busy on 'backward chickens!" Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!

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