First Coop Started Finally

[matheny00]

Well, it has started. My wife and I decided to get chickens we started out with four then we heard this thing called chicken math and it's true my wife is now at 10 chickens.
We got the slab poured last week.

 

[matheny00]

This week was phase 1 of framing with some help from the turtles.

 

[matheny00]

I have 4 days of rain coming then back to work. Any thoughts or suggestions would be great. Thanks

 

[matheny00]

Well, the framing of the coop is finished. I will try to paint the upper framing and all future openings before sheeting it so it is easier. Suggestions or comments are welcome as it is easier to change something now than latter.

 

[aart]

Suggestions or comments are welcome

Nice fly rafters!
You'll leave space between eave rafters unblocked for open soffits?

 

[matheny00]

Nice fly rafters!
You'll leave space between eave rafters unblocked for open soffits?

Yes plus ridge vents. Live in so cal so temp is not an issue

 

[matheny00]

Started painting today. Will move forward this week

Yes plus ridge vents. Live in so cal so temp is not to bad

 

[matheny00]

Well couple days down. And can't post images? Got roof sweating done and first coat of paint now widows and doors.

 

[matheny00]

Well couple days down. Got osb on the roof done and first coat of paint.

 

[matheny00]

Still going at it. Installed the electric, installed 3/8" ply inside, and covered it with 1/16" food-grade plastic wall covering for easy clean up. The only issue was I put the lower door right where the left side wall for the coop is going so will fix that latter. Plus can anyone guess what I forgot? The dog-gon Chicken's door LOL.