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...
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...
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...
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...
Thank you I wasn't sure.. I originally thought he was blue but was told he might be a splash.
Here are a couple more blurry pics.. He doesn't sit still for very long.
I just wanted to share a picture of my (almost) 9 month old Isbar cockerel.
I posted pictures of him when he was hatched and a couple at a few months old on this thread.
I originally thought he was a blue.. but looks more splash now.
Very sweet birds, love their dispositions.
I apologize I didn't see your question on my drinking cup thread.
Your PM is welcomed and definitely the best way to get a quick response.
I assume that you glued the tapped cap into the T? Yes, I used Christy's Red Hot Blue PVC glue. This was the very last thing I did after the entire...
Thank you for your awesome comments.. Love your handle "Chicki-Vicki" made me smile.
I enjoy planting a garden too, usually just a summer garden though starting around May. I'll be planting plenty of extras for my birds this year.
Best of luck with your coop and garden projects, be sure to...
Thank you, I appreciate your compliments. I've been threatening to create a "coop page" like so many here have done but I'm still not finished with the landscape or the cabinets yet. Never enough time in the day.