Coop DISASTER

[sandiatonimarie]

EDIT: BTW, you're the one who asked your brothers to come. Why blame him?

EDIT #2 See my My BYC Page; you might get some ideas.

I looked at this - simply gorgeous! Show hubby - I can't imagine he wouldn't be inspired, too. Beautiful chickens with great names, too!

I am single -- but I know it's very frustrating to have to wait on someone else to do things or to help you.

I am also 50 years old, short, female and I built my coop by myself. Hey, if you start building even if you don't know what you're doing, hubby might jump in there and "help" you. I used the plans from www.thegardencoop.com and think they're pretty good for a beginner with no experience. They might also give your hubby some ideas.

Good luck!!! I know what it is like to have chicks in the house for four weeks. They're cute but after 4 weeks the noise and the dust and general messiness does get old.​

 

[ginbart]

Ok lets give the husband some time. I would wait until Wednesday and ask if he's been thinking about the plans, go easy. If he's good at building then maybe he wants to make this right for you. My husband is lucky he knows how to use a hammer but he's the strong one, I'm the one with the brains so it all works out.

Now go give him a kiss and say your sorry and maybe a little more if you want. They say you get more with honey...........

 

[WoodlandWoman]

It sounds like you are going to build a larger coop than you originally planned on. Although today has been frustrating, I think you are going to be so much happier, after it's built. We have had our shed coop for almost 20 years. Today was just one day. Just try to think about how nice that coop will be, when you finally have it.

I can understand that a totally different type of coop style, using re-purposed wood instead of new lumber and not having a set of plans or a materials list would make this job pretty hard to shop for, on the spur of the moment. It's unfortunate, but things like this happen. Maybe go look at some of the coop pictures again and see what you might like.

Lots of people wait a little too long to start building their coop, not realizing how fast chicks grow. You are in good company there! Are you having problems with your brooder getting to be too small or the chicks getting too dusty? Maybe we can give you some ideas to help with that, if that's adding to the urgency of the situation.

My husband and I normally get along pretty well, but we've had times when we were under a lot of stress, too. Those are the times we needed to take a little breather and then give each other amnesty. Sometimes, we don't need to rehash all of it, just declare amnesty for all and move on.

I hope you can find your way back into each others good graces soon.

 

[Swampwood]

Without a plan and shopping list, your looking for trouble He's probably got 3 different plans going on in his head and needs to sit down, draw and make a decision..Been there.

 

[The Sheriff]

Buy a shed and convert the inside yourself to a chicken coop. Hubby doesn't need to lift a finger or strain his brain and you get your coop.

That's how I got mine!

 

[al6517]

Other posters mentioned it being a good idea to have a plan before you start to build the coop, I on the other hand think it would have been a great idea if your plan went beyound getting your chicks first, then deciding what to do........................ perhaps you need to re-think your entire plan for your chickens. just remember at some point you may need a waterer and some other basics hope you have thought of that at least.

AL

 

[Chickenmaven]

Go back to Lowe's & buy a shed. Ask for 90 days same as cash. It'll take half the day to get it, place it & build a run. Use the other half of the day to b-b-q & relax!!!!!!

 

[joebryant]

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[clothdiaperingmom]

At least your dh is willing to help. Not mine! I have built all my coops.......and still building.

And, like yours, mine got big faster then I expected.
Al, I thought beyond getting chickens, and had plans, but they didnt happen as money (and help) isnt so forthcoming here. Things dont always go according to plan.

 

[elem]

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I think many of you missed the part about already having a plan!
I know it's frustrating when plans change unexpectedly but WoodlandWoman makes some very good points in her comments

I hope you get the coop sorted out soon and hopefully you and your husband can work things out quickly.