Build started....

[mowin]

Got the coop almost done. Pop door framed out.

Roof framed and Gable end panels framed and hinged. I'll figure out how I want to keep them open.

Dragged it outside for sheathing and metal roofing as I only had about 3/4” clearance on the garage door.

Cleared out the spot, and put it in it's new home.

HC, door latches, gable end latches, nest boxes and roosts can easily be done where it sits. Then onto the hoop run.

 

[mowin]

Started the hoop run today. Had some leftover 2x8x12 PT that were just short of 12’ that I used for the runs framing.

Cattle panels set in place. door framed out and support rafter in place.

Used 1 1/2" galvanized fence staples to secure the bottom of the panels to the frame. And hog rings to secure the panels together.

 

[aart]

8' wide will just make it out the door?

 

[mowin]

8' wide will just make it out the door?

10x10 door. So plenty of room to spare. .

 

[aart]

Here some tips for adding HC to a hoop:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/aarts-hoop-coop-chicken-tractor.72211/

 

[mowin]

Here some tips for adding HC to a hoop:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/aarts-hoop-coop-chicken-tractor.72211/

I've looked at your post a few times during the design phase

 

[mowin]

Hardware cloth attached.

Run door hung.

Decided to close in the front of the run.

I ran the HC on the outside of the wall. Used fence staples for now. I'll probably add some screws and washers as added protection.

 

[123RedBeard]

You could just add a trim board over the hardware cloth, it will secure it better, less likely to catch your shirt sleeve, and look nicer.

 

[mowin]

You could just add a trim board over the hardware cloth, it will secure it better, less likely to catch your shirt sleeve, and look nicer.

I agree. If I have any trim boards left over, thats probably what I'll do.

 

[aart]

Decided to close in the front of the run.

Second pic shows HC on up to edge of end, third pic show it bent over end....
.....is bent part over an additional piece?
Looking pretty good!