Finally starting my walk in coop. Want to follow?

[aart]

It can be made into an article once you have all the questions answered.
Most peeps won't see it if it was an article instead of a thread.

Agrees... wait until coop is done, and used for a time, before making an article.
Progress pics, questions, and discussion is much easier in a thread.

 

[Cryss]

I think here is fine while building it.

It can be made into an article once you have all the questions answered.

Most peeps won't see it if it was an article instead of a thread.

Thank you. Will do!

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

How’s the coop build going Cryss?

 

[Cryss]

I warned you it would be slow.
Yeow, my yard is a mess!
Notice only beams left standing are the ones holding up the roof cover. We took down the others first of all because I decided to leave that half uncovered except of course the hardware cloth protection.the covered end is where food and water are positioned. The second reason is so I don't have to spend more money on more beams for the coop support. The ground has been broken and begun to be leveled. Of course, besides the physical and health restraints, we are going to be slowed by the coming rains.
Nevertheless it is happening.

I think this weekend I'm going to roll up the plastic. Just hope we don't get a rogue snow storm.

 

[Cryss]

4x4 weather treated posts laid on the ground, pallet floor frame screwed in.place.

Son in law finishing up the last pallet.

Now its ready for me to attach a hardware cloth apron.

It's really beginning to feel real

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

4x4 weather treated posts laid on the ground, pallet floor frame screwed in.place.

Son in law finishing up the last pallet.
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Now its ready for me to attach a hardware cloth apron.
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It's really beginning to feel real

Looking good!
What are you going to use for the floor?

 

[Cryss]

Looking good!
What are you going to use for the floor?

First I will line the edges with hardware cloth. Then top the whole thing with plywood. That will probably be covered with linoleum although if I find a bit of extra cash (yeah right) I'd like to use Blackjack.

 

[aart]

That will probably be covered with linoleum although if I find a bit of extra cash (yeah right) I'd like to use Blackjack.

Good vinyl flooring probably costs more than blackjack.
I assume vinyl, don't think linoleum comes in rolls.

How big is the floor there...~8x12'?

 

[Cryss]

Good vinyl flooring probably costs more than blackjack.
I assume vinyl, don't think linoleum comes in rolls.

How big is the floor there...~8x12'?

It is 8X12 but with the walls up it will be 7X11. I am sooo excited!
I don't know vinyl from linoleum LOL.
I'm keeping my eyes open for a roll of "whatever that stuff is" in the off-cuts section. Couple years ago I got a roll big enough to floor my half bath and my laundry room for $30. Ya just gotta keep checking. This time of year is prime for home repairs so there are lots of lumber type off-cuts and flooring scraps .

 

[Cryss]

So, 7X11 gives enough minimal room for 19 birds to have 4sqft/bird. I only have 4 ladies now, having given my Barred Rock hens to another BYCer.
I should probably get me at least 4 more, 8 more at the very most.