1x6 dog ear fence pickets

[loubapache]

Here is what I am doing.

A run that is 10' by 16' and an attached coop that is 6'x8'. It is for two ducks.

In this picture, you can see the run on the right and the coop on the left. I had one section done on the run. You can see the 3' picket fence on the bottom and then the 2x4 welded wire on the top. I will do this on the right side and the back side as well. I did this section when the pickets were wet. I butted them tight but now there are about 1/4" of gap between them.

In this picture, you can (kind of) see the back of the slant roof rafters (the 6' x 8' smaller structure on the left). I decided to hide the roof when it is all done. I just read that shingles are not good for a 2/12 roof so I need to go back to the drawing board. The patterned pergola rafters will also be added on the coop once the roof is done.

The whole thing will be painted.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Robotmomma]

How to know if they are wet or dry? Sorry if that is a silly question. I am new to woodworking. Just looking for cheaper material for floor and sides of chicken coop. These pickets are only $1.25 right now and they would fit in my car easily. Having trouble figuring out how to get giant piece of expensive plywood home. LOL

these would be fine for the floor don't you think?

 

[TxChick77]

I'm currently building mine with pine pickets. I've managed to build 98% of my coop by myself. Hubby helped put the framed walls up to nail and i made him put the roof on

Our plans took a drastic detour once I realized the plans I was going by wouldn't house our flock. Neither was using the fencing, but man, is it super easy to put up. Its cheap and weather resistant for the most part. I haven't decided if I'll paint it, but im happy with thr way it's turning out.

more photos -----> https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/967178/how-big-of-a-run-for-10-12-chickens/90#post_15108841

 

[TxChick77]

I'm only guessing here... but since I'm currently building mine with these, the slates feel wet. Just drawing my marks with a pencil brings moisture to the surface.

i guess you could use it for floor with lots and lots of joice/supports. They are pretty flemsy otherwise. If you don't plan on walking on it, it might work.

I feel you when you're limited on purchases because of transporting it home. Lowes will cut wood to your measurements. It's always good to keep a friend close that drives a truck or owns a trailer.

How to know if they are wet or dry? Sorry if that is a silly question. I am new to woodworking. Just looking for cheaper material for floor and sides of chicken coop. These pickets are only $1.25 right now and they would fit in my car easily. Having trouble figuring out how to get giant piece of expensive plywood home. LOL


these would be fine for the floor don't you think?

 

[PapaChaz]

How to know if they are wet or dry? Sorry if that is a silly question. I am new to woodworking. Just looking for cheaper material for floor and sides of chicken coop. These pickets are only $1.25 right now and they would fit in my car easily. Having trouble figuring out how to get giant piece of expensive plywood home. LOL

these would be fine for the floor don't you think?

actually, about the best way is by how heavy they are. Green/wet will be a bit heavier. Of course, you'd need a few of both to be able to tell that way.....hmmmm. Ok, for the most part, when they're new they're going to be green/wet to a certain degree. even if they're 'dried' they will still shrink and draw up some.

Personally, I wouldn't use them for floor. They're not thick enough to hold up to much weight at all. For flooring since you can't haul decking sheets, you could go with 5/4 deck boards. If you're buying them at one of the big box stores, you can tell them you need them cut and they will do it at no charge. Since you can haul 6' boards, I'd suggest buying 12' boards and telling them you need them cut in half.

I did that with the siding sheets I bought at Home Depot, although I have a truck and trailers to haul on, they have that big nice saw they can stand them up in and cut them and you have nice straight cuts.........I took my measurements with me, and had them cut the pieces to the lengths I needed, took them home, unloaded and nailed them right up.....LOL except for the doors and windows. It was so much easier than trying to cut across a 4 ft sheet or make an 8 ft long straight cut

 

[PapaChaz]

well apparently I should have read both TxChicks answers before I responded, she covered it!

 

[bigeaks]

I used the fence boards on my new coop. I made "board and batten" siding out of mine. The reason I did it this way is because since they are pressure treated I knew they would shrink and leave a crack in between every board. I got five strips out of one board. A few of these pictures were taken during the building process, and I still have a few finishing touches to do to the coop.

 

[frg34]

I used the fence boards on my new coop. I made "board and batten" siding out of mine. The reason I did it this way is because since they are pressure treated I knew they would shrink and leave a crack in between every board. I got five strips out of one board. A few of these pictures were taken during the building process, and I still have a few finishing touches to do to the coop.

Nice. Really like the look of board and batten with the metal roofs. I am going to make a tractor in a month or so and do it faux board and batten with plywood since it will be cheaper/easier and also have a metal roof.