Recent content by G-Man

I installed three Honeywell Econoswitch RPLS740B 7-day solar time table programmable hardwired, in-wall switches that run my main coop lights, pop-door and and ambient light (fiber-optic star ceiling night light) that comes on when the main coop light is turned off. The timers work...

The automatic pop door runs off of a timer and is working great! The first two nights I started using the door were the only times I had anyone that didn't make it inside and was stuck in the run. But of course I was there to watch the door drop and nobody spent the night alone. I made the...

They certainly are a lot of fun to have around. Personal Message sent in regards to your egg eaters.

The crackle paint sounds like a great idea! What colors are you thinking of? Definitely post pics of your build and of the painting process.

You should be proud, it looks great! Congratulations on your new coop. And welcome to BYC

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Welcome to BYC And thank you for your kind compliments. I can appreciate the cottage and farm style coops, they really do have the most character. The coop floor is a concrete slab that I finished with a couple coats of a high grade sealer. What breeds and how many chicks did you order...

You are very welcome. Happy to help.

HI, I'm probably the wrong guy to ask about this subject.. I don't have much of a green thumb but I will share my experiences. My Chickens have pretty much eaten, or tore up what I planted around the immediate area outside of their run. I tried planting lavender and ended up with broken...

You're welcome. I used a lot of yellow glue at each connection, that coupled with the screws and sandwich type construction just made it rock solid. I used this type of construction on the shelves in our pantry. They were only 12" deep and I used 3/4" cabinet plywood top and bottom, but the...

I took this pic in October. He was about 5-6 months old. I don't have him any longer.

Thank you!

Excellent choice on planting the fig tree. Nice broad leaves for shade. Thanks for the heads up on keeping the Mulberry trees trimmed.. and I didn't realize the leaves were so nutritious. That's a win, win for my birds. Calling my local nurseries is at the top of my to do list for Tuesday.

I think AWK sells complete kits.. Did you check out their video? Makes me laugh. Check Cutler Supply for the watering cups.. I haven't looked in a long time but they had the best price last time I was shopping it out. You'll have to factor in their shipping costs too...