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Finally wrapping up on the coop build by adding a step to get into the coop. Also changed the barrel lock on the dutch door and added a second gate latch. This was a quick fix before I headed to work. I got a call about 2 hours later from my wife. I was with a customer and got a text saying I...

sorry to hear about your loss of chicks. I was genuinely thinking I would be in the same shoes but we have managed to keep them all. Good luck on the build, take your time and mark all your boards once cut.

Perfect. The wife will find a bright cup for meal worms and treats. Thank you

Our chicks are about 8 weeks old now so still little ladies. As they see us going in and out the run they are getting more comfortable much is helpful. Also having a 5 year old who can walk under the coop to grab a few of the girls for bed time is an added help! I checked on them last night...

It's run time! Our same friends and co worker came over this past Sunday and we got to work. The top 2x4 on the walls were abut 1.5in too long and wouldn't allow the run walls to fit to the coop square. We cut 1.5in off the coop side and it allowed us to fit the walls within the run railroad...

Last weekend we had some family friends come over and lend another set of hands. Buddy and I started building the run walls and roof which took a little longer then I figured. The plans I was using only had 12 foot run. Being I wanted to give the birds a little more room, I stretched the run to...

Now that the inside and out were painted it was time to start the trim and mount the doors. I will admit, my ability to make clean/even gaps and easy opening doors has never been my strong suit 😂. With that out there I was able to "finesse it" and get everything "lined" up good enough. With the...

Some major updates! It's been a busy few weeks so we have made a ton of progress. Last update was with the walls starting to curl back due to the dampness, thin paneling and lack of support near the top. I was able to correct this by installing a header towards the top of the back wall. Once...

Finally back from vacation and got a little work in last night. Being gone for 8 days these little chicks doubled in size. It truly crazy to see how big they have gotten. For work I left off for vacation a little bummed out. The siding I put on was a little thin and was curling at the top due...

Perfect. The current feed situation is less then desirable as they toss the feed all over the place. Thank you!

Well we made some solid progress Sunday. Had some family friends some over and lend a hand putting up the walls and roof. A second, third and forth set of hands really helped. Over the next few days I’m working after work to build out the doors and get trim cut, fit and then painted before...

Thank you to everyone who posted feedback. The original plans were laid out for a 6 foot wide coop so I stretched it for 8. Looking at it again I see the point of access on 8 feet being harder. I think I will modify the right side (non door access wall) to add a door to allow better access for...

The total run size and coop is 8x21. I’ve gotten mixed results from people I’ve talk to say plenty of space and other not enough. Still not 100% on size as I keep getting different opinions. I think our goal is going to be keeping 12-14 at 1 time. We still need to see if any roosters are in...

Thank you and it was an idea my wife came up with. Not sure if she saw it online or a friend recommended it. Appears to work well and wasn’t much to build.

Thank you! We’re both super pumped for this adventure and hope to use this as a Les ring experience for the family.

For those with poop boards. What are you coating the boards with prior to installing? I was going to paint the plywood but I’m thinking about a nice layer of clear varnish or clear epoxy.

Hey Everyone! I wanted to document our family's first coop build for our new flock. Since moving to an area that can allow BYC we decided to finally make it happen. I should say I because I surprised my wife while she was out of town with 10 pullets (5 golden buffs and 5 Rhode Island Reds). I...