Articles by poultrygeist

Windows, doors and ramps Rear doors are 3/4 inch pine with Z bracing, hinged and latched and sealed with weather stripping. Front doors are 1/8 " glass in a pine frame...

The tin or steel roof Next steel roofing is attached allowing for a 1" overhang on all sides except the peak, that is left 2"s short for ventilation. The panels are secured with galvanized screws with rubber washers. A piece of the roofing is bent to the angle of the roof and applied as a cap...

Now the roof framing With the same dimensioned non- treated wood make 2 equal roof frames to the dimensions of 6' 10" x 5' with equal spacing between rafters and 4 nailing spacers spaced at intervals so as to allow for easy attachment. The peak ends are cut to 41 degrees. Attach to wall...

Exterior siding The gable ends are sheathed first with 1/2" ply. The sides , front and back with manufactured imitation barn-wood siding. Hardware cloth is stapled to the front window openings before sheathing! Notice the openings left unsheathed for the later addition of the ramp doors...

Now the walls Frame the walls with non treated 2x4s split in half 1 3/4" x 1 1/2" to the demensions of 6' l x 5' w and 3' h, with 2 large windows on the south side and 2 full length and width doors in the rear. Spacing on the side is divided into 4 equal spaces, as one of them will be your...

The aviary 1 2

Here's some things that make it cozy for them and easy for me! Added insulation and paneling, heated drinking water, steps fpr access and cleaning, food and water in the run, hanging feed storage and a guardian angel named Laff!

Photos of my new coop First step was to make the run base frame (14x5). Then 1/2 " hardware cloth is fastened to the top side with galvanized poultry staples every 4 ". This frame is flipped over and supported by blocks or whatever so you have access to the now bottom side! 6 three foot 2x4s...