All My Chickens..... a coop opera!

[CrazyCochin]

Latest on the build.....

On Sunday I got the following done.

I removed the roof to fix a fit problem and Mrs BY Bob painted it before I reinstalled it.
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I framed out the best box while she did that.

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I then reinstalled the roof.
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I then measured in the window cut out and removed the front panel. When I placed the window on it I had it just right.

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I cut the hole and fit the window to make certain I cut it right. I got it right the first time!
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I then removed the hardware cloth from the front of the coop.
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I placed the front with the hole onto the run so I knew where to cut the the support 2x4.

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That wire was then used to cover the framed in window hole.

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I then installed the front panel and checked to be certain the window fit.
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Without the window

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Then all heck broke loose as vicious Thunderstorms hit lasting almost 2 hours.

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I went out after the storms and managed to get sides on the nest box. I tacked a piece of plywood over the box to help keep any rain out.

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That was Sunday.....

Well done you two!
It is looking great, keep it up!

 

[CrazyCochin]

Hey y'all, I apologize for my absence, I have missed you, but things in life have been, well... life. I have had dog training classes every Monday, except today, and my youngest brother, a cancer survivor, had a Nerve conduction study done today. We found out that he has Peripheral Neuropathy, due to chemo treatment he had 5 years ago.

While the chemo kept him alive and helped him survive his childhood cancer, it left him with various other medical issues. But every day, since he went into remission in 2016, he has been strong, regardless of all these extra problems. He is a trooper!

This is just a quick little update on life! Other than this, things have been pretty good!

 

[BY Bob]

Hey y'all, I apologize for my absence, I have missed you, but things in life have been, well... life. I have had dog training classes every Monday, except today, and my youngest brother, a cancer survivor, had a Nerve conduction study done today. We found out that he has Peripheral Neuropathy, due to chemo treatment he had 5 years ago.

While the chemo kept him alive and helped him survive his childhood cancer, it left him with various other medical issues. But every day, since he went into remission in 2016, he has been strong, regardless of all these extra problems. He is a trooper!

It's nice to see you but know it is no requirement to post here This should be a fun distraction. We will miss you but we certainly understand.

 

[Ribh]

What a wonderful thing a cherished book is.

Both well loved before I got a hold of them.

 

[Grammy60]

Good morning WhoDat and everyone

 

[BY Bob]

Good morning WhoDat and everyone

Good morning all . The chicks are scheduled to arrive today!

 

[RoyalChick]

And today is Twofer Tuesday.
A Maggie and a Minnie egg side by side.

 

[BY Bob]

The Cluckle Hut us basically done and awaiting occupants.

Here is the completed nest box.

Here is the opened door and hinged board.

Here is the front porch and door. This door is temporary until the new automated door arrives. I have the hinged board up in this one.

The view past the porch all the way to the nest box.

Inside the coop looking into the nest box. Check out the window sill!

Looking back towards the front porch.

I could not help myself. I put fresh straw into the nest box for Phyllis and the babies.

 

[BY Bob]

2fer Tuesday

I think our last chicks, Hattie and Jabberwocky seem like a good choice.

 

[rjohns39]

Good morning folks