Coop progress

[EMAE]

Well, I never posted pictures of the brooder I built. I'll get that up here at some point. I've been working on the coop for a while. Decided to make it maybe bigger than necessary, if it ever needs to be repurposed. . Coop is six and a half by eight and a half feet. Maybe a little short at about 7 ft and the high end. Built on black locust posts with some oak framing, advantek floor with a vinyl sheet protection layer. Walser framed with 2x4 and sheathed with scrap plywood. I've just installed the tyvek. Planning on pine board siding from a new little lumber mill and metal roofing.

 

[casportpony]

That looks really nice!

 

[aart]

Decided to make it maybe bigger than necessary, if it ever needs to be repurposed.

Excellent decision!!

Why the tyvek?
You might need more ventilation in a chicken coop vs a human house.
Love the big roof overhangs, good to protect said ventilation.

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[EMAE]

Well, I put the Tyvek to ensure long term durability, also to reduce drafts. I put in a total of about 16 square feet of ventilation (there is more around the back that you can't see) not including the door.

 

[EMAE]

Well, this is taking a lot longer than I thought! Windows and doors framed. Nest box framed. Now I just need to put in hardware cloth finish the nest box, build a door, and build the interior amenities.

 

[3KillerBs]

Well, this is taking a lot longer than I thought!

Don't building projects always!

 

[aart]

Well, this is taking a lot longer than I thought!

Twice the time and thrice the cost.
Hang in there, you'll get thru it.