- May 30, 2008
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Well It all started with a few Chick a few years ago. I got some biddies and needed a coupe, So did a little research and decided on a raised wire floor 4 x8 Plenty big Right. Lots of access etc, Or so I thought. Added a run 24 x 10 on to it. Thought I had the cats meow.
Well then we got more chickens, Tried a PVC tractor style Coop And then built another but with better access and wood box
Then A larger one with Larger wood box and bigger run. This one was so heavy my Lawn Mower/tractor could not move it so I installed the trailer tongue wheels, and it moves well. The back box is supposed to be raised for ventilation, It bowed, And as a kicker still cooked some chickens and I added the "windows" for more ventilation this year. Box is 4 x 8 run is 8 x 12
NOW TADA the ground breaking has begun. This has Build has been in the Back of my head for the last 3-4 years now, Its finally coming to a reality.
20x24 coop with 2 or 3 possible internal sections, area for feed, storage, and brooding.
Floor raised 30" so access hatch doors can open and shavings can be raked/swept into the wheel barrel. Allows for shaded area underneath with plenty of ventilation to keep it dry. Run will be attached. to left of the building and moving back and behind the garage (red building on right with fence) and back to the coop incompasing the pecan tree. Will update as I progress and have time.
Thanks for looking
Cost For Build. = 425.00
Initial materials 385.00
Posts (6 - 4x6x12 and 3 4x6x16) and main outer floor joists (2x6x12) and Girder bracing (2x10x10)
5 windows craigs list all 5 for 40.00
Well then we got more chickens, Tried a PVC tractor style Coop And then built another but with better access and wood box
Then A larger one with Larger wood box and bigger run. This one was so heavy my Lawn Mower/tractor could not move it so I installed the trailer tongue wheels, and it moves well. The back box is supposed to be raised for ventilation, It bowed, And as a kicker still cooked some chickens and I added the "windows" for more ventilation this year. Box is 4 x 8 run is 8 x 12
NOW TADA the ground breaking has begun. This has Build has been in the Back of my head for the last 3-4 years now, Its finally coming to a reality.
20x24 coop with 2 or 3 possible internal sections, area for feed, storage, and brooding.
Floor raised 30" so access hatch doors can open and shavings can be raked/swept into the wheel barrel. Allows for shaded area underneath with plenty of ventilation to keep it dry. Run will be attached. to left of the building and moving back and behind the garage (red building on right with fence) and back to the coop incompasing the pecan tree. Will update as I progress and have time.
Thanks for looking
Cost For Build. = 425.00
Initial materials 385.00
Posts (6 - 4x6x12 and 3 4x6x16) and main outer floor joists (2x6x12) and Girder bracing (2x10x10)
5 windows craigs list all 5 for 40.00
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