Building a coop for my Grandma "UPDATED"

[prescott2k]

Great job, I'm sure your grandma is going to be excited about what you've done for her.

 

[3forfree]

Are you going to raise the coop off the ground? You've done a great job on it, maybe some 4x4 legs to keep it up out of the dirt.

 

[Bullitt]

Don't kick yourself because you made it sturdy. Now it will last a long time. Hopefully you won't have to move it too far, though.

It would be really nice if you put a rooster wind vane on top of the coop/barn.

Putting legs on it to have a run underneath is a good idea. The coop can provide shade for the chickens.

Has there been a decision about what type of chickens your grandmother wants, and when do you plan to get the chickens?

 

[iBoodle]

I love it! it's looks really sturdy, it'll last your grandma a long time.

 

[bigchrisb1985]

We don't have to move it all that far, about 20 or 30 yards to get it to the truck. Then once we get it to grannies another 5 to 10 yards. I thought about the wind vane but don't have the money to get one right now unless I try to make one. I think I am going to get her a few different breeds I know one will be domonique and I think I will get her a buff orpington and RIR and one more hen. She also wants one rooster but I am not sure what breed yet. Once I find somewhere to get them where I know im getting pullets. I will keep them until they are old enough to go into the coop.

 

[bigchrisb1985]

I forgot to mention we will be taking it to her Saturday. So I will post another pic on saturday of it finished and ontop of the run.

 

[beefmaster]

you have built 1 fine looking henhouse for your grandmother.

 

[ChicaChicken]

Great job!!!!!!! She is going to love it! God bless!

 

[Hawkeye95]

That coop is soooo stinkin' ADORABLE!!! I love it!!! Great job on painting in the "trim"-- that really makes it look fabulous! You did an excellent job! Can't wait to see how it looks on-site.

 

[Bullitt]

I thought about the wind vane but don't have the money to get one right now unless I try to make one. I think I am going to get her a few different breeds I know one will be domonique and I think I will get her a buff orpington and RIR and one more hen. She also wants one rooster but I am not sure what breed yet. Once I find somewhere to get them where I know im getting pullets. I will keep them until they are old enough to go into the coop.

I looked at the wind vanes, and some of them are expensive. Here is a rooster wind vane for $49.95 plus shipping. http://www.gardenfun.com/rooster-weather-vane.html

You might check Craigslist to get some laying hens. I know they cost more than chicks, but if you will only buy four hens and a rooster, it shouldn't be too much.

I look forward to seeing the coop all set up.