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I have been building a coop for 4 Bantams. Its almost done but just wanted to show my progress. I have a small yard and needed a coop that worked. I figured it out as I went and most importantly... my wife approves. Thank you guys for all the information on this site. It really helped.
Garage is a mess sorry. I am also remodeling my bathroom. Hence the toilet in background
This side opens up for easy cleaning
Nest box does not have divider. They will have to share
I used hardware cloth for the floor. I will cover with newspaper and use the DL method
I plan on shortening it up. I kept it tall so it would be easier to work on. This project turned out to be about $100 dollars, including hardware cloth. I used pine siding from home depot which did about a wall and a half for 8 bucks each pack. I also used 2x2 ($1.86 each), 1x2($0.86 each) for framing and a left over 2x4. Its still light enough for me to pick up. I wanted it mobile for cleaning and I plan on attaching a run later.
Hope this helps others with big hopes for a small coop.
Garage is a mess sorry. I am also remodeling my bathroom. Hence the toilet in background
![DSC04046.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk132%2FRollineasy%2FDSC04046.jpg&hash=db47a6156cdb948641c3b3bddb29fd31)
This side opens up for easy cleaning
![DSC04047.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk132%2FRollineasy%2FDSC04047.jpg&hash=489f236485b0f96dbc9ff2cf422b3a58)
![DSC04051.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk132%2FRollineasy%2FDSC04051.jpg&hash=cbba7baf0e4d9d099558108896bfb804)
Nest box does not have divider. They will have to share
![DSC04049.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk132%2FRollineasy%2FDSC04049.jpg&hash=3e1adbcc70228c39d6e4080cfbf016f2)
I used hardware cloth for the floor. I will cover with newspaper and use the DL method
![DSC04050.jpg](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk132%2FRollineasy%2FDSC04050.jpg&hash=98140425d0dfc32e835aa11fae3a83a8)
I plan on shortening it up. I kept it tall so it would be easier to work on. This project turned out to be about $100 dollars, including hardware cloth. I used pine siding from home depot which did about a wall and a half for 8 bucks each pack. I also used 2x2 ($1.86 each), 1x2($0.86 each) for framing and a left over 2x4. Its still light enough for me to pick up. I wanted it mobile for cleaning and I plan on attaching a run later.
Hope this helps others with big hopes for a small coop.
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