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Building a coop for my Grandma "UPDATED"

post #1 of 55
2/27/12 at 6:35pm
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A couple months ago my Grandpa passed, and since then my Grandma has been dealing with it by keeping herself busy. Since she really liked my chickens, especially the roosters. So I figured I would build her a coop and get her a few chickens of her own, she knows I am building her one I just hope she likes it.. Everything except the 2x4's are reclaimed wood from other projects around the house. Here is what I have so far:

 

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Will post more pics hen done. I hope I can find some people to help me move it when finished because it is not very light.


Edited by bigchrisb1985 - 3/7/12 at 1:56pm
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post #2 of 55
2/27/12 at 8:34pm

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Great job! What a sweet gesture to your grandma! Keep us posted on the progress.

1 barred rock, 1 easter egger and 1 black sex-link so far...

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1 barred rock, 1 easter egger and 1 black sex-link so far...

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post #3 of 55
2/27/12 at 8:44pm

How nice of you to make one for her! It's looking great. wee.gif

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post #4 of 55
2/27/12 at 8:54pm

It looks good. It looks like a miniature barn. You should paint it barn red.

 

That is nice of you to build a chicken coop for your grandmother. What type of chickens are you going to give her with the coop?

Which chicken breed is the best for you?

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Which chicken breed is the best for you?

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/628129/most-popular-small-flock-chickens-resource-for-selecting-your-chickens

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post #5 of 55
2/28/12 at 5:35am

Thats great of u.  It looks good too.

Raising 1 BEAUTIFUL WIFE, 1 VERY CUTE DAUGHTER, 1 WONDERFUL SON,  2 BLACK COPPER ROOS, A BLUE COPPER ROO,  6 BLACK COPPER HENS, 7 BLUE COPPER HENS LAYING DARK BROWN EGGS AND  5 AUSTRALORPS.

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Raising 1 BEAUTIFUL WIFE, 1 VERY CUTE DAUGHTER, 1 WONDERFUL SON,  2 BLACK COPPER ROOS, A BLUE COPPER ROO,  6 BLACK COPPER HENS, 7 BLUE COPPER HENS LAYING DARK BROWN EGGS AND  5 AUSTRALORPS.

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post #6 of 55
2/28/12 at 2:28pm

It looks wonderful!  Very thoughtful of you to think of such a great way to support your Grandmother during a sad time in her life. 

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post #7 of 55
2/28/12 at 2:44pm
Looking good. What a nice thing to do. Grandma will love it !

NPIP Certified-115 Chickens (50 chicks), 13 Geese (12 gosling), 19 BR Turkeys (5 poults), 7 Rabbits, 60 Muscovy Duck, 29 Guineas (15 keets), 9 Peafowl, 8 Sheep, 1 Goat and pea, turkey and guinea eggs cooking in the incubator.
 

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NPIP Certified-115 Chickens (50 chicks), 13 Geese (12 gosling), 19 BR Turkeys (5 poults), 7 Rabbits, 60 Muscovy Duck, 29 Guineas (15 keets), 9 Peafowl, 8 Sheep, 1 Goat and pea, turkey and guinea eggs cooking in the incubator.
 

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post #8 of 55
2/28/12 at 3:12pm

I like the barn style - keep it going

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post #9 of 55
2/28/12 at 3:43pm

Great looking setup thumbsup.gif

1 Barred Rock, 1 Rhode Island Red, 1 Faverolles and 1 Leghorn

10 Easter Eggers, 1 Silver Laced

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1 Barred Rock, 1 Rhode Island Red, 1 Faverolles and 1 Leghorn

10 Easter Eggers, 1 Silver Laced

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post #10 of 55
2/28/12 at 3:45pm

Very cool!! Both the coop and building it for your Grandma!!

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