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My first coop nearing completion

post #1 of 6
5/11/12 at 10:20am
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My DH has been building my coop for me. Basically it is just a 4X8 shed on a cement pad. 2X4 construction with OSB. Needs some hardware cloth for the ventilation holes still and another few coats of stain. Then I'll add some trim to make it look a bit "prettier" at some point in the future.

 

The cement pad

cement pad

 

Large window in one end

Front

 

Door side. Vent and small window in the door.

Door side

 

The back. May add a window or 2 in the future.

plain side

 

The Other end. Run will be attached here. Not sure on the pop door yet. It may need a configuration change.

Run end

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post #2 of 6
5/11/12 at 10:25am

Nice coop!

1-Plymouth Rock, 1-Black Australorp, 1-Buff Orpington, 1-Partridge Rock, 1-Dominique, 1-Sliver Laced Wyandotte, 1-Americana, 7 Kids, 3-Dogs, 1-Cat 1-Fish

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1-Plymouth Rock, 1-Black Australorp, 1-Buff Orpington, 1-Partridge Rock, 1-Dominique, 1-Sliver Laced Wyandotte, 1-Americana, 7 Kids, 3-Dogs, 1-Cat 1-Fish

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post #3 of 6
5/11/12 at 10:26am

that's going to be a very nice coop.  be careful though, you might find yourself looking for ways to expand after a little while. you know how that chicken math goes.

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post #4 of 6
5/11/12 at 10:58am
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Originally Posted by bj taylor View Post

that's going to be a very nice coop.  be careful though, you might find yourself looking for ways to expand after a little while. you know how that chicken math goes.


I have to agree. On paper this looked good. Once the structure was up and I went in to plan my interior I realized I'm already out of room!  As it is I only wanted to start with 6 birds. Of course the "small order fee" for under 10 birds was equal to the cost of 4 more birds. SO, order 10. 11 were shipped and all are healthy so far at 3 weeks. I ordered all pullets but, I think I have 2 roos. That means I will be culling one bird (at least) before winter.

 

The addition is planed for next summer probably LOL.

 

Thankfully the concrete is free! LOL.

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post #5 of 6
5/11/12 at 3:35pm

looks great !!

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post #6 of 6
5/11/12 at 4:32pm
Well done! It looks great! big_smile.png
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