Coop done - structure wise

[Birdsong 82]

I sure hope not. Let's trade states and see what happens! Snowed here yesterday. I was just explaining the reasoning for flat 2 x 4s. I think they are equally comfortable on wide branches or flat boards. Skinny branches could be too unstable. But you are fine anywhere in between.

Please explain the plastic thing better, not enough caffeine yet.

Actually the weird part is it’s snowed and sleeted over the weekend. It’s not normal for Virginia to get snow in mid-March so April was really weird but it was literally 81° two days before it snowed and it will be 80° tomorrow. I don’t know how anybody tolerates a state that gets so cold. Y’all are some strong people.I’m a huge wuss when it comes to cold. My whole family is my sister moved to Florida soon as she could and after this winter I’m thinking about moving in with her. Ha ha

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

Is your siding 1st cut lumber slabs with the bark removed?

 

[Ruralhideaway]

I was just born here but likely won't end here. I hate it too!

 

[FloodFarms]

You coop has a great design. The live edge siding is beautiful. I’m going to assume you put the plastic up to “insulate” the walls and avoid drafts. You shouldn’t need it since you overlapped the siding. I wouldn’t add siding over it, just take it out as much as possible, or they will shred it.
The windows over the roosts are high enough that frostbite shouldn’t be a concern, plus the ventilation around the roofline on the front and back should be plenty sufficient.
If you flip the laying boxes on their sides, definitely raise them a few inches to accommodate the DLM. Just make sure the top of the box is well below the roost height or they will end up sleeping on the box.
One 2x4 is plenty of room for them to sleep on. Remove the one closest to the wall.
You’ve done a good job. If you end up with problems, you can always go back and make modifications later. You will always find little tweeks you want to make.

So, I took over the project 1/2 way through the process due to my father passing. I HAD to finish it for him! The north wall he had finished, but there are a few slight gaps between boards. I assumed the plastic was to stop drafts as well. I guessed on the side windows in all honesty. My aunt will be taking care of the animals, so I put it at the highest point she could reach with a portable step dad had out there. I figured this was best for the hot/humid summers here! I ended up putting hardware cloth along the interior walls to keep the from the plastic ... we’ll see how well this does over the next few months when I stop in to visit/check on my aunt and chickens. I just didn’t have time to put up plywood or more siding. My dad handmade EVERYTHING!!! He cleared some trees & used his sawmill to make ALL boards (framing, floors, walls - EVERYTHING). I hope he’s proud!!

 

[FloodFarms]

Is your siding 1st cut lumber slabs with the bark removed?

I believe so. All dried out for quiet a while ... some over a year (hence the darker pieces). All stained with 2-4 coats of FLOOD brand (coincidence? LOL).

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

I believe so. All dried out for quiet a while ... some over a year (hence the darker pieces). All stained with 2-4 coats of FLOOD brand (coincidence? LOL).

I love how your Dad overlapped the pieces. Looks beautiful. And...built 100% by hand and own materials is absolutely amazing!