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First time chicken owner, just built my coop!!!

post #1 of 21
8/4/12 at 5:15pm
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I had never thought about having chickens but one day I woke up with the idea in my mind.  The more research I did, the more I was hooked.  A few weeks later I started building my first coop.  It took about 2 weekends to finish and get the yard fenced in for the ladies "free range" pleasure.  The coop is 6x4' and 4' tall.  The hen house is 3X2'.  I am using coffee chaff bedding (free!!) and installed a swinging perch which the girls just love.  I only have two hens right now but I already have hatching fever :)

 

here are some photos of the finished product:

 

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post #2 of 21
8/4/12 at 5:29pm

It looks amazing! thumbsup.gif

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 Crested Ducks                     Common Chicken Practices          Learn more about Avian Influenza

 

 

Helen: Daria, do you have to look at everything in such a negative light?

Daria: Could you possibly be referring to the harsh light of reality?

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post #3 of 21
8/4/12 at 8:10pm

Oh that swinging perch is just adorable! I love your coop. love.gif

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post #4 of 21
8/4/12 at 8:12pm

That is a gorgeous coop, I love how it opens up! Your girls are really cute too!

Brand new to urban chicken keeping in 2012. Currently mother hen to Beyonce (Silkie mix), Lucille Bawk (RIR), Bernadette Peepers (BR), and finally, an EE named Goldie Hen. 

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Brand new to urban chicken keeping in 2012. Currently mother hen to Beyonce (Silkie mix), Lucille Bawk (RIR), Bernadette Peepers (BR), and finally, an EE named Goldie Hen. 

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post #5 of 21
8/4/12 at 8:40pm

Great coop, love the natural aspects you have incorporated!

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post #6 of 21
8/5/12 at 6:41am

Really nicely done!  You actually gave me an idea to go find a tree stump for my run lol

~ Firefly Farms home of Miniature horses, 14 Muscovy ducks, 2 calls ducks ( 2 buff ducks joining this spring), 4 Ameraucana chickens(1/2 doz Silkies coming spring, darn chicken math finally got me) , Lionhead rabbits and your typical dogs, cats, fish, and parrots...

 

 

 

 

 

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~ Firefly Farms home of Miniature horses, 14 Muscovy ducks, 2 calls ducks ( 2 buff ducks joining this spring), 4 Ameraucana chickens(1/2 doz Silkies coming spring, darn chicken math finally got me) , Lionhead rabbits and your typical dogs, cats, fish, and parrots...

 

 

 

 

 

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post #7 of 21
8/5/12 at 4:34pm

looks great

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post #8 of 21
8/5/12 at 4:41pm
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Thanks!!  I am pretty pleased with it so far.  Of course, I wish I had gone a few square feet bigger, and a foot taller (I think just about everyone feels that way when they are done with the build).  

 

I just read a great article here on BYC about how important air flow is.  So my next project is to add some more ventilation to the hen house.  


Edited by SeattleLeah - 8/5/12 at 4:44pm
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post #9 of 21
8/6/12 at 3:44am

Nice job - I also love the swinging perch - may have to add that to our run once we finally complete! clap.gif

Wife, daughter, sister, cousin, friend, but most importantly, mom, to three beautiful children, one crazy dog, two dwarf rabbits , five chickens (2 Australorps, 1 RIR, 1 Barred Rock & 1 EE) and a surprisingly thriving sea monkey colony.

 

Our coop... http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/harvester-egg-farm

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Wife, daughter, sister, cousin, friend, but most importantly, mom, to three beautiful children, one crazy dog, two dwarf rabbits , five chickens (2 Australorps, 1 RIR, 1 Barred Rock & 1 EE) and a surprisingly thriving sea monkey colony.

 

Our coop... http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/harvester-egg-farm

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post #10 of 21
8/6/12 at 12:05pm

Sweet gig your chickens have!  They look happy!  I love the natural elements you put in too.  Very pretty coop and run!
 

3 1-year old Production Red hens, all rescued from CHURP.  These ladies are laying machines!

 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Welcome-to-CHURP-Commercial-Hen-Urban-Relocation-Program/189664011154092

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3 1-year old Production Red hens, all rescued from CHURP.  These ladies are laying machines!

 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Welcome-to-CHURP-Commercial-Hen-Urban-Relocation-Program/189664011154092

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