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post #1 of 10
6/17/12 at 5:54am
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Here are some pics of our coop almost done, the run will need a few more days. The coop is 5 X 10 and I was tight on space so I was fresh out of ideas! The run is 10 X 20 and I just need some help with the poultry netting.

 

We probably got too many chickens for the first time???.... (19)  As of now they are in our basement and are 9/10 weeks old. I have worked on the coop for the last 3 days to finish for the move Today. Are they ready?

 

So now that is done.....take a look, having never done this before im concerned on placement of the roost, pop door, and nesting boxes  

 

 

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The flock consists of mostly Rocks,

 

3 Partridge

3 White

3 Barred

3 NH Reds

3 Black sex links

? Golden Comet and a few others? Ill post some pics when they move

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post #2 of 10
6/17/12 at 6:01am

Looks great! thumbsup.gif

A wonderful husband, 8 laying hens (2 Gold Comets, 2 Barred Rocks, 2 EEs, 1 Black Sex Link, & 1 Lavender Orp), 2 sassy cats and 1 salt water reef tank including 2 nemos!

 

27 new hatchlings...it was my best hatch ever

 

The Egg - “A box without hinges, key, or lid. Yet golden treasure inside is hid.” – J.R.R. Tolkien
 

 

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A wonderful husband, 8 laying hens (2 Gold Comets, 2 Barred Rocks, 2 EEs, 1 Black Sex Link, & 1 Lavender Orp), 2 sassy cats and 1 salt water reef tank including 2 nemos!

 

27 new hatchlings...it was my best hatch ever

 

The Egg - “A box without hinges, key, or lid. Yet golden treasure inside is hid.” – J.R.R. Tolkien
 

 

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post #3 of 10
6/17/12 at 6:03am

Looks like a fine work in progress. Keep us updated.

Providing a home to 85 chickens, 6 geese, 3 ducks, 2 dogs, 9 cats, 4 kids, and one lovely understanding wife.

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Providing a home to 85 chickens, 6 geese, 3 ducks, 2 dogs, 9 cats, 4 kids, and one lovely understanding wife.

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post #4 of 10
6/17/12 at 6:31pm
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The move was made....one last check of the night looks like they are piled up in a corner?.......Normal? 
 

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post #5 of 10
6/17/12 at 6:36pm
If they have never had access to roosts yes it's normal to just pile up on the floor. Maybe pick up a few and put them onto the roosts manually so they get the hang of it. They will eventually all roost.
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post #6 of 10
6/17/12 at 7:18pm
You might want to temporarily close off access to your nest boxes until they are ready to lay...so that they don't get in the habit of sleeping in the nests and not on the roosts. Great job. Are you doing pine shavings on the coop floor? Poop trays?

Currently our chicken family consists of Bantam Blue Wheaten and Wheaten Ameracuna's, Bantam Cochin's and a Mille Fleur D'Unccle.. We have had backyard poultry for over 30 years We are a NPIP Certified flock NH-226.

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Currently our chicken family consists of Bantam Blue Wheaten and Wheaten Ameracuna's, Bantam Cochin's and a Mille Fleur D'Unccle.. We have had backyard poultry for over 30 years We are a NPIP Certified flock NH-226.

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post #7 of 10
6/17/12 at 7:18pm
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The move was made....one last check of the night looks like they are piled up in a corner?.......Normal? 
 

Yes, totally normal.  They will explore in the coming days and utilize the coop and its space.  Very nice coop BTW!!

 

Sal

Husband, father to a daughter and son.  9 laying hens, 3 New Hampshire Reds, 3 Golden Buffs, 2 Plymouth Partridge Rocks, a Rhode Island Red, and in the brooder: 5 Red Ranger Broilers, 2 White Rocks, 2 Barred Rocks, 1 Americauna, 2 Speckled Sussex, 2 Buff Opringtons and a Salmon Faverolle Mystery Chick Rooster!!



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Husband, father to a daughter and son.  9 laying hens, 3 New Hampshire Reds, 3 Golden Buffs, 2 Plymouth Partridge Rocks, a Rhode Island Red, and in the brooder: 5 Red Ranger Broilers, 2 White Rocks, 2 Barred Rocks, 1 Americauna, 2 Speckled Sussex, 2 Buff Opringtons and a Salmon Faverolle Mystery Chick Rooster!!



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post #8 of 10
6/17/12 at 7:20pm

Very nice!

Mom to 2 kids, 2 cats, 1 fish, and 11 girls (Haley - banty, Nutmeg - Buff Orp, Teddy - Red sex link, Bella - Tetra Tint, Pepper, Salt and Dot - Dominiques, Summer - Welsummer, Cheeky and Muffin - EE, Freckles - Speckled Sussex) And the wife of one very wonderful husband who puts up with me and my chickens!

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Mom to 2 kids, 2 cats, 1 fish, and 11 girls (Haley - banty, Nutmeg - Buff Orp, Teddy - Red sex link, Bella - Tetra Tint, Pepper, Salt and Dot - Dominiques, Summer - Welsummer, Cheeky and Muffin - EE, Freckles - Speckled Sussex) And the wife of one very wonderful husband who puts up with me and my chickens!

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post #9 of 10
6/18/12 at 4:14am
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Thanks for all your replies!

 

Brookliner, Yes on the pine shavings and I did consider poop boards, I can add one in the next few days, Ill  consider blocking access to the nesting boxes.....Makes sense
 

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post #10 of 10
6/18/12 at 5:13am

I really wish my customers would wish to build bigger coops like this, but I keep building smaller coops. You did an amazing job. For a builders prospective, I give you a 10 out of 10.

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