To answer a few of the questions about the wood, we used OSB for the panels. It's in between ply and particle board and is quite heavy and durable. With the paint on it, it hasn't warped, deteriorated, or otherwise shown wear and tear. We haven't repainted as it still isn't needed. Additionally...
Thanks all, the coop is still in great shape. The icicle lights eventually stopped working so we replaced it with some white rope lights we found on clearance in mid 2013. Works great, even now. We never got around to adding wheels to the coop and so I wish we made the run a bit bigger for days...
Thanks all, I didn't have the notification thing on so I didn't know y'all had replied!
Very kind words, thank you. I did wind up removing the string lights. The girls didn't mind them, and could barely reach them, but they became a favorite of mud daubers. I replaced it with a simple white...
WOW. Thanks everyone!! This was my dream coop. If/when we change/add things I'll add the additions!! Here are some answers to the questions that have been posted.
@Sunnysimplelife: In the roosting area, the lights are pulled up, they can't reach (banties!)
@treehouse: yes, they are 2x2's
...plus a close up of the notches.
This is a close up of the lap joint after being glued and attached. Notice the seamstress notations! *My addition* to his carpentry skills. :)
Hard at work rasping and filing!
Things are starting to come together!!
Starting to paint...
99.9% done!
It is done without trim, which we plan to add in the next few weeks. No rush on it though.
Finished product photos and some photos of the ladies checking it out!
Thanks for looking! I'll update when I have the trim on :)
Oh, and we're adding a roost soon...