Round two of the coop construction game. I learned a bunch about what works with version one and incorporated about 99% of the lessons learned with version 2. Things like a higher sill height to keep bedding in, integrated ventilation, an appropriate sized cleanout door, vinyl flooring for easy cleanup, better use of interior structure to avoid lost space inside, and a few others I am forgetting now.
First, a look version 0.8 through 1.9. As I said in the craigslist add I used to sell it- It's not pretty, but it's functional.
Floor layout. 4' x 5' for 4 ducks (3 Muscovy's and a Khaki Campell)
The studs went on after the vinyl was laid on the floor. I copied the simple coop idea I saw here to minimize wasted floor space because of studs.
the sheeting went on next.
Now goes the built up structure for the roof. Notice I built myself into a corner with 4, 5 foot high walls and no way in. So I cut the door at this point... The roof "trusses" were made out of 2 by 2's with blocking. I ended up running one more than the pictures show for support where the roof sheeting met.
Tarpaper for initial roof covering. I also started faming the cleanout door to make it more rigid. I used the portion I cut out as the body of the door and some leftover cedar fence planks for the framing.
The pop door cut out. Why are these called pop doors anyhow?
Roofing starts.
Roof done a little stain on trim
Painted. Once it dries it will be the same as house. I hope...
Big cleanout door with 7" sill height to keep bedding in.
Interior with styling vinyl siding.
Pop door. Gonna use plexiglass scrap for slider.
Still to be done is a couple small windows for light and a better stair setup. The heifer of a drake I have has a hard time getting down the block setup. i might put some insulation in but so far they have just supplemented their feed with any insulation I've used.
The gang
Scott
First, a look version 0.8 through 1.9. As I said in the craigslist add I used to sell it- It's not pretty, but it's functional.
Floor layout. 4' x 5' for 4 ducks (3 Muscovy's and a Khaki Campell)
The studs went on after the vinyl was laid on the floor. I copied the simple coop idea I saw here to minimize wasted floor space because of studs.
the sheeting went on next.
Now goes the built up structure for the roof. Notice I built myself into a corner with 4, 5 foot high walls and no way in. So I cut the door at this point... The roof "trusses" were made out of 2 by 2's with blocking. I ended up running one more than the pictures show for support where the roof sheeting met.
Tarpaper for initial roof covering. I also started faming the cleanout door to make it more rigid. I used the portion I cut out as the body of the door and some leftover cedar fence planks for the framing.
The pop door cut out. Why are these called pop doors anyhow?
Roofing starts.
Roof done a little stain on trim
Painted. Once it dries it will be the same as house. I hope...
Big cleanout door with 7" sill height to keep bedding in.
Interior with styling vinyl siding.
Pop door. Gonna use plexiglass scrap for slider.
Still to be done is a couple small windows for light and a better stair setup. The heifer of a drake I have has a hard time getting down the block setup. i might put some insulation in but so far they have just supplemented their feed with any insulation I've used.
The gang
Scott
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