A new start... Guinea fowl coop (edit: lots of pictures, more as I go)

[Knock Kneed Hen]

Wow, that would seriously be devastating to come home and find that massacre. How'd the dog get in? I have chain link on my run. Glad you didn't give up. Look forward to watching your progress

 

[M To The Maxx]

 

[pwdiver]

I wish you lots of luck, Here in Claremont Va we are starting to have a coyote problem

 

[BlakesFarm]

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It got in by bending the metal door in enough to where it could get through.

 

[BlakesFarm]

Never mind, I asked the question here...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=454407




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[BlakesFarm]

#12 (2x4 bords) $2.97ea

-$35.64

Nails 1lb $3.98

-$3.98


Subtotal:
-$60.62





Todays work:

Put the posts in the ground:

Here we go:

Guinea fowl feather, good luck:

Got the floor frame done:

I will try and get some better pictures soon, but for now here is what it looks like:

~more comming soon...








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[BlakesFarm]

Feb 27-


#2 pt 2x4 at $2.97ea

-$5.94

#8 rafter tie $0.54ea

-$4.32

Hanger nails (for rafter tie)

-$4.47

5/8 osb plywood

-$9.97

Palruf 26 in. x 8 ft. Clear PVC Roofing Panel

-$13.84

1lb nails (3in)

-$4.47

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Yesterdays trip total -$43.01

Subtotal: -$103.63

Planed ammound to spend for coop+run $160.

The only other thing that we should spend on this coop is shingles ($20) Or more of the clear plastic roofing, maby some stain. The run fencing should be about $60-80, more 4x4 (for fencing posts) should be $22, so an estimation for the coop price should be $200.





Time for pictures!

All done with the base, now lets start on the roof...

See the skylight?

An Idea for where the poultry door will be...

I am getting there!

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[Cass]

Lookin' good....keep the pics coming and we'll keep cheering you on.

 

[dianaross77]

Nice job. I'm keeping an eye on this one.

 

[perchie.girl]

Love your plans and progress. I am curious though. Why only six.... guineas.... I lost all mine to predators. I am planning on a more secure pen and larger coop... and my next flock will be at least 25 and definately locked in at night.

Wow Love the tractor too. Mine has four legs and weights 2000 lbs.... Shes good for dragging stuff but sucks at digging....LOL and sometimes she changes her mind too... ahem...