The Chicken Shed of my dreams :)

N F C · Jan 2, 2019

That's a nice looking used shed, I hope it works out well as your coop!

shelbyw · Jan 2, 2019

N F C said:
That's a nice looking used shed, I hope it works out well as your coop!

So far it is awesome! The people that had it only had trash in it and it looks like someone threw a baseball at the window and cracked it but other than that it is amazing!

shelbyw · Jan 5, 2019

Update Jan. 5, 2019: So today I was able to take some pictures of the progress and I also put up an outside perch area. We have not added the swings or dust baths yet but we do have some wood that I would like on make into a few swings. I have both nesting boxes up and the wire on the top of the brooder box, but we don’t have the doors finished yet because we needed to get different screws for them. Everything is painted but as you can see, we have 4 chickens so far in the house so :idunno

. We also added k braces on the sides to help support the yard better, but we did that before the wiring was done so I forgot to mention it in my previous post. The food/medicine cabinet is complete and the only thing left inside to put up is the feed containers, water bucket, lighting, and the heat panels that are sitting on the floor at the moment. We also have a metal trough that is going to be for the bath area but I have no idea where to put it just yet. The outside painting is not done yet but we do have the primer on it :celebrate

. The biggest thing I got done that I definitely needed was the roof on the yard and it’s completely secure! Also I added a couple pictures of my rooster so you guys can see him

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shelbyw · Jan 12, 2019

Let there be light! We have installed all of the permanent plugs and hung up 2 out of 3 of the heaters plus we added the chandelier which looks awesome! The brooder is ready for chicks and the nesting boxes have straw ready for when the girls start to lay. Next we will add the dust bathing area in the yard! We will build a section out for the tires. They will sit on a palette and will have a slanted tin roof over it. Almost done! :cool:

New pictures will be posted in the gallery.

shelbyw · Jan 12, 2019

Also we are supposed to get some really cold weather so that is why I have some straw down in the recent pictures. We have been getting some flurries here and there but it is supposed to snow all night

NewBoots · Jan 14, 2019

I love the chandelier! Such a nice touch! And the use of the recycled cabinets and a vanity? I think? I really admire the creativity and imagination. Looks like plenty of room too.

shelbyw · Jan 17, 2019

NewBoots said:
I love the chandelier! Such a nice touch! And the use of the recycled cabinets and a vanity? I think? I really admire the creativity and imagination. Looks like plenty of room too.

There are 2 recycled cabinets and the brooder is an old vanity we recently took out

good guesses! There is so much room and the chicks have just moved into the new brooder

jobishop · Jan 19, 2019

N F C said:
That's a nice looking used shed, I hope it works out well as your coop!

Did you put anything on the floor to help waterproof?

shelbyw · Jan 20, 2019

shelbyw said:
Update Jan. 5, 2019: So today I was able to take some pictures of the progress and I also put up an outside perch area. We have not added the swings or dust baths yet but we do have some wood that I would like on make into a few swings. I have both nesting boxes up and the wire on the top of the brooder box, but we don’t have the doors finished yet because we needed to get different screws for them. Everything is painted but as you can see, we have 4 chickens so far in the house so . We also added k braces on the sides to help support the yard better, but we did that before the wiring was done so I forgot to mention it in my previous post. The food/medicine cabinet is complete and the only thing left inside to put up is the feed containers, water bucket, lighting, and the heat panels that are sitting on the floor at the moment. We also have a metal trough that is going to be for the bath area but I have no idea where to put it just yet. The outside painting is not done yet but we do have the primer on it . The biggest thing I got done that I definitely needed was the roof on the yard and it’s completely secure! Also I added a couple pictures of my rooster so you guys can see him .

The paint for the floor came as a waterproof paint. It has something in it that makes it waterproof @jobishop I will find out for you.

shelbyw · Jan 20, 2019

shelbyw said:
Update Jan. 5, 2019: So today I was able to take some pictures of the progress and I also put up an outside perch area. We have not added the swings or dust baths yet but we do have some wood that I would like on make into a few swings. I have both nesting boxes up and the wire on the top of the brooder box, but we don’t have the doors finished yet because we needed to get different screws for them. Everything is painted but as you can see, we have 4 chickens so far in the house so . We also added k braces on the sides to help support the yard better, but we did that before the wiring was done so I forgot to mention it in my previous post. The food/medicine cabinet is complete and the only thing left inside to put up is the feed containers, water bucket, lighting, and the heat panels that are sitting on the floor at the moment. We also have a metal trough that is going to be for the bath area but I have no idea where to put it just yet. The outside painting is not done yet but we do have the primer on it . The biggest thing I got done that I definitely needed was the roof on the yard and it’s completely secure! Also I added a couple pictures of my rooster so you guys can see him .

It has a waterproof sealant in it to make it waterproof like an outdoor porch paint @jobishop

shelbyw · Feb 20, 2019

Update Feb. 20, 2019: So I have some more pictures of the add on mini run in the chicken shed for the chicks :jumpy

I divided the two sides and added in a bench that also lifts up so I can access the run. They absolutely love it :yesss:

I do have to paint them but I am waiting until all chicks are out and when it’s not so stormy and cold out

N F C · Feb 20, 2019

Very nice coop, thanks for the updates!

shelbyw · Feb 20, 2019

N F C said:
Very nice coop, thanks for the updates!

You’re welcome! I hope to get more pictures soon once I get the paint done which won’t happen until all this weather is gone

shelbyw · Mar 14, 2019

Update!!!!!! March 14, 2019
Hey! So I got one more side done BUT... I had to add an addition to the coop for my Olandsk Dwarf chickens since the chickens that were originally in the brooder with them started profusely pecking them and made one bleed :/ So I built a little mini side coop for them

Also I am hoping that I will be able to get the rest of the painting done and the roof over the dust bathing area.

shelbyw · Mar 17, 2019

March 17, 2019 Update!!
We are able to paint today and we are going to hopefully finish it :celebrate

shelbyw · Apr 1, 2019

Update April 1st, 2019: I am going to put up some pictures of the finished paint job soon! Maybe by this weekend

shelbyw · Apr 10, 2019

Update!!!! April 10, 2019: I finally finished the outside!!! I still have A LOT of different things to do on the inside of the coop and I am also adding an extended area for breeding and incubating eggs

I have new pictures up and loaded in the gallery and the outside is looking amazing :cool:

NewBoots · Apr 10, 2019

That is an awesome coop and run! That run is the biggest one I've seen with hardware cloth on top. I love the reuse of materials and the colors! You are my hero!

:bow

shelbyw · Apr 10, 2019

NewBoots said:
That is an awesome coop and run! That run is the biggest one I've seen with hardware cloth on top. I love the reuse of materials and the colors! You are my hero!

Thanks! I am still surprised that it is actually there hahaha

BReeder! · Apr 17, 2019

look into a float valve for controlling level of water in your automated bucket waterer.

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