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Interesting! We have quite a few crows that hang around our property, so I'd be interested to know how they impact Hawks, etc. I don't see or notice Hawks around.

"Encouraged crows"?

I think predators are always on the mind of chicken owners. I believe our most worrisome predators in my area are mostly nocturnal; raccoons, fox, coyotes. I'm not as worried about those due to how solid it is when they're in the coop. But maybe I'm wrong.

Thank you! Yeah, wanted to give it a textured look as opposed to flat paneling.

The coop is finished!! Let me know what you think!!

Exactly what we'll do!

Getting there. But it's always something with a project right?! My drill died this past week, so project is on hold until I can replace the drill or borrow one for now.

I haven't tracked expenses. Although I made a couple of unnecessary purchases, I would say I'll probably end at between the $400-500 range. That may be a high estimate. I'm not including the automatic Chicken door in that price (which was a personal preference of mine.) $200 with tax. Plywood...

That's awesome!! No problem!

Omlet Automatic chicken door! Love it! I'll post more updates with the door once the whole coop is complete.

Looks great! Where did you get the linoleum?

The build has been super straight forward. I definitely recommend it! So happy I went this design.

Update: added wall studs and trusses, and cut osb for walls. Nesting box started as well. Getting there!

Fantastic!! That sounds great! I've considered heat tape. But I don't have power out to my coop, and its too far from a power source to run an extension cord. I'd love to see pics as you build!

Today's progress!! There's more time when we're all under quarantine! 😆😆 Automatic chicken door from Omlet is ordered and in transit! Super excited about the automatic door. Link here for the door: https://www.omlet.us/shop/chicken_keeping/automatic_chicken_coop_door_opener/

Thanks for the suggestions!

Great!!

@tvett62 , thought you might like looking at the free plans above.

Got the FREE coop plans here: https://sslfamilyfarm.com/freechickencoopplans Picked up the lumber today and ready to get started! Kids even helped me. Coop will be the perfect size for our small flock and will allow for decent modification as we go. I will forego the chicken run because we'll...

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