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  1. chrislehr

    Our chicken coop build

    Well, the chicks came, and despite the unnaturally cold weather here in TX, they are all healthy and happy. They were indoors for a few days while we wrapped up the coop, and are now in their home... The chicks enjoying their (currently) spacious home Back with roof on: Rusty and Robin...
  2. chrislehr

    Our chicken coop build

    Quote: First off, I love the roof! Second off, I hope I'm reading this wrong. But from what I read I see that the foot print of just your coop is 2x4. That's 8sq ft, which is only enough space for 2 birds. But you have 10 chicks on the way. Hopefully I just missed something. The coop...
  3. chrislehr

    Our chicken coop build

    Quote: We dont have a tractor.. I am thinking some lag U bolts, a 5' iron rod and some 6" knobby tires should do the trick though.. She wont be able to move it, but I can
  4. chrislehr

    Our chicken coop build

    Yes, about 125 beer cans for the roof. There is about an 8" overhang on the chicken side, and about a 1" on the human side. I am hoping to add a gutter that will collect water for the chicken feeder as well - might try using 2L bottles for that. The beer cans are easy enough to empty, but...
  5. chrislehr

    Our chicken coop build

    First time with chickens for me, but my SO had them when she was young. The main box is 2x4x3 with an extra foot on the high part of the roof. There will be a plank down from the door and a 4x8 grazing area. The intent is to add wheels and handle to make this a more portable tractor...
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