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post #31 of 123

7/18/12 at 9:47am

Bulldogma

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What color(s) are you going to paint it? This coop is in the realms of an Epic WIN!

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7/18/12 at 9:57am

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This is the kind of duck house I have wanted!

Proudly raising 4 Black Australorps, 3 Jersey Giants, 15 Red Stars, 1Easter Eggers, 5 Speckled Sussex, 4 Golden Laced Wyandottes, 1 Lavender Orpington, 1 Silkie Mix, 2 Pekin Ducks, 3 Rouen Ducks, 2 Indian Runner Ducks, 1 Magpie Duck, 1 Tween and 1 Teen!

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7/18/12 at 10:21am

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you need to enter this in the 2012 Coop Contest. Definately a winner!

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7/18/12 at 10:57am

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Love it!!! Can't wait to see the finished product....

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7/18/12 at 11:17am

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Love it! And love your dog and chickens! I have never heard of that kind! (I am very new to chickens) but they are so cute! :) I can't wait to see it finished.

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7/18/12 at 11:27am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulldogma

What color(s) are you going to paint it? This coop is in the realms of an Epic WIN!

I am not sure. Maybe a dark green, and try to put a glaze over it to age it. And dark brown trim. But we haven't gotten to the painting part yet.

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7/18/12 at 11:33am

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Love it! And love your dog and chickens! I have never heard of that kind! (I am very new to chickens) but they are so cute!

I can't wait to see it finished.

http://greenfirefarms.com/store/category/chickens/swedish-flower-hens/

This is where my chicks are from. I think they are pretty awesome so far. I can't wait for them to grow up and feather out.

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7/18/12 at 11:36am

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you need to enter this in the 2012 Coop Contest. Definately a winner!

LOL! If it gets done and I am ambitious enough to make a page up.

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7/18/12 at 12:11pm

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Love this! Can't wait to see it finished.

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7/18/12 at 1:02pm

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Your hubby is quite the artist! Can't beat a one-of-a-kind coop!

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