Building My First Coop

[puppymamma]

Thank you . Glad to hear your birds utilize the space under to coop . Could you not add a roof over your run ?

Yes for sure - maybe a next year project!

 

[adirondak5]

I picked up some old windows from a Facebook page and had my contractor install them with hinges at the top and hardware cloth for screens. I used one of the smaller windows at floor level (without h.c.) to be used for clean out -- just unhook the window inside and hook it in the open position outside, park the wheelbarrow underneath and push everything out! It also illuminates the lower part of the coop.
I also covered the floor and walls to beak level on the roosts with cheap vinyl flooring -- easy cleaning!

Been thinking about vinyl flooring , and windows .

 

[aart]

Been thinking about vinyl flooring

I love my vinyl flooring, but I went for heavy duty stuff(that wouldn't break when corner bent over).

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

Hi Herb, vinyl flooring is nice if you can find it inexpensively. I think windows are a definite addition. I have a south facing window on my coop and it lets in a lot of light and ventilation. The chickens actually enjoy looking out the window as well. I got a 14" x 20" window off of Amazon for about $30 new, however if you have a salvage store nearby you could probably find something less costly. You're making great progress.

 

[cmom]

We have a local Habitat for Humanity store. I went there for some windows and doors and they were quite inexpensive.

 

[adirondak5]

Will definitely be looking at vinyl flooring when I get to that point . I did see those windows on Amazon and they would fit the bill but we do have a Habitat For Humanity store nearby so maybe I'll check there first . Thanks all for the good ideas and suggestions , I do appreciate them .
Just got done putting all the tools away and covering what I could get covered , rain is on the way . Not much progress was made , only got 6 lower purlins in . Oh well , tomorrows another day .

 

[rehdancer]

Looks great and welcome !!! It's fun to watch your project progress !!

 

[adirondak5]

Looks great and welcome !!! It's fun to watch your project progress !!

Thank you , I'm enjoying it too .

 

[HopeSprings]

Home Depot had remnant vinyl flooring pieces cheap. And the guy
I bought the windows from worked for a window company.

 

[Cryss]

Have you thought about blackjack 57? It's what I painted onto my floor and its finished curing now. I believe that might even be what @aart was alluding to in her post about corners not cracking.