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    And so it begins ... (another coop build)

    will have a fair bit of windows and whatnot...just started sketching it up this weekend... but thanks for the input Dale
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    And so it begins ... (another coop build)

    Couple of screenshots of the sketchup design. Dale
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    And so it begins ... (another coop build)

    Ah thanks, you may need to install sketchup web (free) to view it properly.
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    And so it begins ... (another coop build)

    Last March, we purchased a new home on 12 acres in central NC. Due to time constraints and the general stress of moving, I had to "commission" a local coop builder to build something so we could move our 5 girls with as little stress as possible. It was always gonna be a "temporary" coop. A year...
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    Hardware cloth and staples popping out

    I use a combination of both staples and screws/washers. I use narrow 1 1/2" narrow crown staples and a pneumatic stapler to install. I also use fender washers and screws to help reinforce everything. Never had an issues with the staples popping out (Furniture is often assembled using narrow...
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    Our First Eggs!

    So far we're only getting one at a time. We know for sure that our barred rock (Annabelle) is laying because we've been around while she's "in process" We think the speckled sussex (Speck) is laying because she went into the nesting box and kinda bragged about it and nudged out a little .. Maybe...
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    Christmas Decorations on/around your coop?

    We decided to add a little Christmas cheer to the Super Coop. Thought I'd share and encourage anyone else to post pictures of your coop decorations. We may add a little more but this is what we did today.
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    Our First Eggs!

    Well I didn't think about posting a picture but here it is. My wife was so excited there's nothing for scale but it's a little smaller than a "large" egg from the supermarket. We ended up with 6 this week and had a few for breakfast this morning ... aren't they beautiful???? It's amazing how...
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    Our First Eggs!

    We got our first eggs today! We got our 3 girls in May and were kind of expecting not to get any until Spring. Well, we don't know which one(s) laid them but we had one waiting in the nest box this morning (that we think may have been produced yesterday) and another one when we got home from...
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    The Super Coop Build

    I used the heaviest roof felt I could get (30lb I believe) and 7/8" roofing nails but they still poke out into the coop a little. Beth was afraid the girls might get poked in the head so I picked up some tongue and groove bead board stuff. Turned out really nice. We are leaving the last wall...
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    The Super Coop Build

    Now I mentioned in the first post, that the roof was 8'3" x 12' That's because I didn't allot for the thickness of the 2x4 so each of rafters are cut to 8'...add the 2 12' fascia boards and you have 8'3". Not a huge deal but I didn't want to change it (too much trouble) so it cost me some...
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    The Super Coop Build

    Once we got the pavers down, I started framing. Since it's on a slope, I left all the studs taller than the final dimension and then cut them off level using a recip saw. All the studs up. Coop floor leaves 2' clearance at the lowest point. floor joists and rafters Coming along nicely.
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    The Super Coop Build

    I've posted some pictures of pieces of our "super coop" but I thought I'd create a real "build" thread and go over some of the challenges/successes for anyone that is interested. First off, we got our first 3 chickens back in May and purchased a little coop (referred to from hence forth as...
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    Nest Box Changes

    Thanks...it was a minor cosmetic issue but it was really bugging me ... lol. Fortunately, I had all the materials needed to redo it without a trip to the store. I double layered the roof plywood and used 7/8" roofing nails. Doubling up kept he nails from poking into the nesting box. Don't want...
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    Nest Box Changes

    Thanks! I plan on doing a full write up on it at some point. It's been quite the project.
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