Colorado

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

i would, and if its set up in advance you might want to post an ad in the independant news paper and craigslist

Step one is finding a place. I talked to one Big R so far but their manager was out until Thursday so I have to wait. But if I do get it set up it will be on CL, a newspaper ad and some fliers if I can figure out where to post them.

 

[ozexpat]

I have done alot of research on coops, especially the ones on Amazon. You will find them all over the internet too.
I was going to get one until I saw how flimsy and lightweight they all are! We have some darned pretty strong winds here in the Springs, and I sure don't want my girls getting blown away or injured; plus the prices are ridiculous!
So, I have decided to build my own. I can make it to my liking and I know it will be made well.
I went to a recycled building and construction materials place today and was like a kid in a candy store! I got 2-5' half trusses for $15; an old kitchen cabinet I'm going to use for a nesting box for $2.50; a set of hinges and handles for $3.00, and 2 aluminum vents already covered with hardware cloth, $5.00!
They also have reclaimed 2x4's and OSB....but I need to find someone with a truck, I don't think my minivan would haul it all....they will however, deliver if necessary. Trying to save some $$ here yet make sure my girls will be warm in the winter and as cool as possible in the summer.....
Two days ago I knew nothing about how to frame a floor or a wall, etc....I watched videos on YouTube.... easy peasy....I also watched videos on how to shingle a one panel roof deck, or shed roof...pretty simple....nothing hard about that either.
I bought a 24" square and a 24" level today, plus 3 boxes of 3" wood screws. I have a Black and Decker drill and am borrowing a circular saw.
I'll take pictures from start to finish. I'll be 55 years old next month, I plan on having the coop done within a couple of weeks after I get all of the materials.
Who said grandma's can't do anything? Shoot, I learned how to ride a motorcycle 3 years ago and have a 700cc Honda!
Lol...I'm just getting started!!

can you be my grandma? i need some concreting done

 

[samsr]

I have done alot of research on coops, especially the ones on Amazon. You will find them all over the internet too.
I was going to get one until I saw how flimsy and lightweight they all are! We have some darned pretty strong winds here in the Springs, and I sure don't want my girls getting blown away or injured; plus the prices are ridiculous!
So, I have decided to build my own. I can make it to my liking and I know it will be made well.
I went to a recycled building and construction materials place today and was like a kid in a candy store! I got 2-5' half trusses for $15; an old kitchen cabinet I'm going to use for a nesting box for $2.50; a set of hinges and handles for $3.00, and 2 aluminum vents already covered with hardware cloth, $5.00!
They also have reclaimed 2x4's and OSB....but I need to find someone with a truck, I don't think my minivan would haul it all....they will however, deliver if necessary. Trying to save some $$ here yet make sure my girls will be warm in the winter and as cool as possible in the summer.....
Two days ago I knew nothing about how to frame a floor or a wall, etc....I watched videos on YouTube.... easy peasy....I also watched videos on how to shingle a one panel roof deck, or shed roof...pretty simple....nothing hard about that either.
I bought a 24" square and a 24" level today, plus 3 boxes of 3" wood screws. I have a Black and Decker drill and am borrowing a circular saw.
I'll take pictures from start to finish. I'll be 55 years old next month, I plan on having the coop done within a couple of weeks after I get all of the materials.
Who said grandma's can't do anything? Shoot, I learned how to ride a motorcycle 3 years ago and have a 700cc Honda!
Lol...I'm just getting started!!

We were actually talking about the hardware cloth that will go on the run area. I definately agree with you on the flimsy premade coops and the prices of them. I too use an old upper cabinet for nesting boxes on my coop. It works well and my girls seem to prefer it to the other nesting boxes that i built for them.
If you need a hand with coop, i would be glad to help i have all the tools you would need and have a pick up to haul items in. The re store here in the springs does have a lot of items that you would need for coop building a coop. I am glad people are still learning and doing for themselves it warms my heart to hear this as a lot of the younger crowd just seems to be interested in themselves and just sitting around. On byc people are all about sharing their knowledge and helping one another. Once again, let me know if you need a hand or a truck for hauling.

 

[Pozees]

can you be my grandma? i need some concreting done

 

[Chesterchook]

can you be my grandma?  i need some concreting done

Lol!

 

[Chesterchook]

Is there another recycled building materials store in the springs besides the restore?

 

[wsmith]

Is there another recycled building materials store in the springs besides the restore?

Stopped by the Re-Store yesterday afternoon. They didn't have a window for my shed. Lots of electrical stuff though. Tile also, and some shingles.

 

[samsr]

Stopped by the Re-Store yesterday afternoon. They didn't have a window for my shed. Lots of electrical stuff though. Tile also, and some shingles.

It is hard to find a window there that would be the correct size for a shed window. I ordered mine from amazon. You can get them from lowes or home depot however. I have some double pane glass if you would like. But it wont open however. It would just be a fixed window and you would have to build a frame.

 

[Dnetschke]

So I woke up this morning to a crow from the brooder box!

I watched for a couple minutes and My ONLY surviving SL Sebright crows again!

dang it!!

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

So I woke up this morning to a crow from the brooder box!

I watched for a couple minutes and My ONLY surviving SL Sebright crows again!

dang it!!

Ain't that always the way...