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    Bluegrass Coop!

    I used a wood stain on the 2X4s and marine spar varnish on the pine panels. Left the interior of the coop untreated.
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    I painted before- laid them all out on saw horses!
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    We've had a couple summer storms producing wind gusts probably 50-60 mph. Enough to knock my tomatoes, okra & sunflowers down but no issues with the roof panels so far.
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    If I remember correctly the coop is about 5' by 10'. I'll have to go out and count the panels.
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    I'd share them if I had them! I built it on the fly, just kind of improvised as I went.
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    I really don't think I'd change much... maybe make the run a bit bigger so the hens have more room to scratch. The cost- I honestly don't know. Lumber, stain, hardware, etc. didn't really keep track. We used recycled & reclaimed materials as much as possible.
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    Squeaky, that's spectacular! Nice, big run with plenty of room to scratch too!
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    Thank you!
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    I believe the roof beams were 8 or 10 foot 2X8s that I cut down. This was one of the most difficult parts of the build. Ideally you'd want a cabinet saw with a substantial outfeed table to get consistent cuts rafter to rafter. I had to settle for a clamped straight edge and my circular saw. The...
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    Comment by 'MisterChicken' in article 'Bluegrass Coop'

    I believe the roof beams were 8 or 10 foot 2X8s that I cut down. This was one of the most difficult parts of the build. Ideally you'd want a cabinet saw with a substantial outfeed table to get consistent cuts rafter to rafter. I had to settle for a clamped straight edge and my circular saw. The...
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    Comment by 'MisterChicken' in article 'Bluegrass Coop'

    That's a door we picked up at our local Habitat for Humanity Restore. I had to cut it down a few inches to get it to fit. The coop is around 9 feet at it's highest.
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    Yeah, we don't have a snow load problem here... I can see how that would be a concern. Glad you found a solution that works!
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    Ended Coop Page Contest #1 - Win a $20 BYC Store Gift Certificate!

    Congrats to all the winners! Lots of great coops.
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    Thank you!
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    The hardest part with the rafters was cutting them! Installing them was fairly easy... I countersunk 4" coated deck screws at an angle through the base of the rafters and into the roof of the coop then filled with caulk.
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