Finished my coop about two weeks ago. And have added 5 hens (2 Australorp, 2 Barred Rocks, 1 Black Sex Link) and one Silver Laced Wyandotte. Still plan on doing some trim painting, adding a cross on top, and a sign with the name "Chicken Chapel".
I have 25 Australorp coming in January and a pair of Light Sussex. Will eventually have all Light Sussex but, they are hard to obtain in quantity.
Here is my coop. The last Photo is why it will have a cross on top and the name Chicken Chapel.
Flooring and foundation was constructed with all treated lumber. Walls with fir and sheathing with OCB 1/2 inch. Painted with exterior grade paint 3 coats. Shingles are 25 year life expectancy with an under layment of felt. Used deck screws for the entire project except for roofing. I am going to add some trim paint in certain areas. Probably red for my alma mater, NCSU.
I have 25 Australorp coming in January and a pair of Light Sussex. Will eventually have all Light Sussex but, they are hard to obtain in quantity.
Here is my coop. The last Photo is why it will have a cross on top and the name Chicken Chapel.
Flooring and foundation was constructed with all treated lumber. Walls with fir and sheathing with OCB 1/2 inch. Painted with exterior grade paint 3 coats. Shingles are 25 year life expectancy with an under layment of felt. Used deck screws for the entire project except for roofing. I am going to add some trim paint in certain areas. Probably red for my alma mater, NCSU.
