Firstly thanks to the BYC member "Baldessariclan" for the coop idea and for the correspondence.
I wanted something functional and aesthetically pleasing. This design pretty much fits the bill. Here are a few shots of the build.
DWindows are on! Chicken door cut almost ready for...
One free rooster. Sure why not. Free is free... A rooster could be fun. I don't have neighbors close enough to care and I get up before the sun anyway.
To the lady that offered the free rooster on craigslist and mentioned this site (where I found the idea for this chicken coop) Thanks a whole...
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Coop!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the motivation! I have a question, since we're all in SC and most of us don't have to deal with freezing of water and such.... what does everyone use as a water container. Anyone devised an automated watering system that they like?
More Progress! Windows are wired, cut and framed. Plexiglas coming soon. Chicken door is cut and roost shelf installed and nestbox trimmed. Renters should be moving in this weekend and not too soon they are being evicted from their current residence.
It's official, there is a new Backyard Chickens Mascot.
Got my fuzzies this last week. Still trying to figure out what they are. They came from my pet chicken, the brown egg laying grab bag... should be fun!
Got the door on their new home this weekend. Should have their new digs ready in...
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Have to get the hen house done so I can start on the baby nursery Priorities...
HUMAN baby nursery or chicken nursery? I only ask because I have a nursery yard for my juveniles. Either way - Congrats!!
Now that you mention it...Both...
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Awesome coop!!! Great job!
Thanks I found the idea right here on this site in the coop pics. The one Wichita "Cabin Coop." It's been a fun adventure so far.
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Looking good! I know you are very excited! I would be with something so nice!
Have to get the hen house done so I can start on the baby nursery Priorities...
New to chickens besides nuggets and grocery store eggs...
Looking for 6 egg producers...
Mainly
Plymouth Rock
Rhode Island
or Orpington
Would rather buy chicks than eggs somewhere in Beafort county anyone have any leads?
Thanks.
To the lady who offered the free silkie rooster on craigslist. Thanks a whole lot. Now I've spent a bunch of money making a coop and will be needing 5 hens.