New Coop and Run

[TexasEggRancher]

Almost ready to start painting

 

[aart]

Nice!
Are you going to put a solid roof on the whole thing?
If so, I'd put a big old vent in coop wall up under the run roof.

 

[Folly's place]

I agree! Cut out as large an opening as fits up there, covered with hardware cloth.
A solid roof over the entire structure will be best.
Mary

 

[TexasEggRancher]

Yes , the whole roof is gong to be covered , I am also going to have a ridge vent the whole length of the roof. I am pleased how it is turning out. My son is a great carpenter , helps me a lot with the fine details.

 

[TexasEggRancher]

Almost there , finished all the framing and doors, got it primed yesterday and will try to paint this week if weather permits. Then will put on the new metal roof. Will be getting new baby chicks next Saturday. Our dog Roscoe trying to figure out what we are building.

 

[Folly's place]

It's too dark in there! Add windows and more ventilation. With a roof over the entire structure, you can have hardware cloth over a very large opening on the run side, at least.
Mary

 

[TexasEggRancher]

Mary , The windows will all open and the end opposite of the run has 2 huge openings that will be covered with hardware cloth and open 90% of the time except during really cold weather, they will have alot of light and ventilation as well.Wait till you see it when it is finished.

 

[cowtownchick]

Wow, it's amazing! You've done such a great job.

 

[TexasEggRancher]

Wow, it's amazing! You've done such a great job.

Thanks , it turned out nice. The chicks seem to like it. Here are a few recent pics of the coop and the chicks.

 

[deepbluesea]

Wow--looks fantastic! Congratulations!