Run Modifications

[jthornton]

I've been wanting to put a little overhang on the east side of the run to keep snow, sleet, ice and water off of my nest box and feeder... I finally found my roundtuit and got that started the other day. Just lacking the tin to be done. I went out as far as I could and still clear the top of my hat...



JT

 

[ClockRoach]

Very important, clearing the top of your hat. I just finished my new coop, and the roofline drops to 5' along the back, with a 2-3' walkway between the back wall and the fence. Fortunately, I don't need to go back there very often, but I've already found those rafters with my head half a dozen times.

 

[gallo pinto]

Very important, clearing the top of your hat. I just finished my new coop, and the roofline drops to 5' along the back, with a 2-3' walkway between the back wall and the fence. Fortunately, I don't need to go back there very often, but I've already found those rafters with my head half a dozen times.

I did the same thing while building my run. The ground is sloped where I have it, and so I can walk just fine on the low side, I wasn't sure if I was going to survive the construction of it with how frequently I was smacking my head into 2x4s on the high side of the slope.

 

[aart]

I've been wanting to put a little overhang on the east side of the run to keep snow, sleet, ice and water off of my nest box and feeder... I finally found my roundtuit and got that started the other day. Just lacking the tin to be done. I went out as far as I could and still clear the top of my hat...

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JT

Sweet!
Did you run the new rafters inside to sister onto the old ones?

 

[jthornton]

Sweet!
Did you run the new rafters inside to sister onto the old ones?

Yes, I lapped them about 18" on the truss and screwed them on. I'll get a photo later today. Just got the first test thunderstorm a few minutes ago.

JT

 

[jthornton]

The photos...



JT

 

[TerryH]

Looking good JT. Nice idea and nice work.

 

[Wise Woman]

That looks great! Your coop and run looks so neat and tidy. You do very nice work.

 

[aart]

The photos...

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JT

Nice job!
Which doesn't surprise me in the least

 

[Wellsken]

Very nice. Looks solid and put together well. I like it!