Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

What are the dimensions of the boxes? I am mentally trying to discern that, but they look spacious in some photos and small in others (I am sure it is just the perspective of the pictures), but mentally I can't figure it out. Not that it really matters - but I am curious about the size of the boxes - they look like they would be great coops - I'm wondering where I might inquire for some shipping crates locally, now!!!!!

This is so cool that you were able to get these for free and repurpose them!

As far as drafts - If you are able to get scrap/left over linoleum, that would keep the drafts out for sure. At the very least, if you can get a piece for the bottom - it will make cleanout much easier. (call or go into a store that sells and installs linoleum. They may be happy to give you small 'ends' from a project or a roll-end. It means they don't have to pay to get rid of them - and usually it is too small for another project for them.)

Also, you probably have thought of this - I'm just not seeing it in the photos: what do you have for ventilation? You might be able to frame in a couple of vents - one up high in the back wall and a second either also up high on the opposing wall, or down low on the same wall - for good air flow/ventilation so there isn't too much humidity within the coop - especially in the cold, as that will make frostbite on the combs more likely.

OR - take the top of the top crate off, cut a 2x4 angled diagonally the length of the side of the crate and place it front to back on either side of the top crate's walls, then put the coop top back on...this angled top will help shed water (cover with tar paper, linoleum, whatever as a water-proofer), and screen in the opening in the front with hardware cloth (will be a roughly 3.5" opening the length of the front).

You are quite the little engineer.

 

[BY Bob]

What I love about those crate (other than free - ya!) is that they can be put up on stilts to raise them off the ground! Easier cleaning and bonus space for the kiddos.

I am thinking of (long term) adding something like that to the outside run as a hiding place or roosting place.

Elevated coops are awesome. I highly recommend doing this. It's harder for rats to get in, there is extra run space, etc.

 

[Ponypoor]

If I can change it, I'm thinking of "Where the Roosters crow"

Love it!

Yep you have a PFM so you can change it.

 

[Ponypoor]

If I can change it, I'm thinking of "Where the Roosters crow"

I like that one, can’t find where to change it though. I looked at my profile but don’t see how I did it.

I think I had to ask Rural Mouse or someone to tell me where to change mine.

 

[Ponypoor]

You are quite the little engineer.

It’s all that maths she does

 

[SimpleJenn]

Elevated coops are awesome. I highly recommend doing this. It's harder for rats to get in, there is extra run space, etc.

You know what? Since dad is getting more of those boxes I will ask hubby if we can use two underneath to make a food cave. I really like having the feeders underneath the big brown coop.
He's gonna be like "but baaaaabe, I have to do more cutting and attaching then!" more like he gets to play with power tools more!!!

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

Tweaked it a little bit. I made 2 changes, let's see how long it takes you all to spot them.

 

[SimpleJenn]

Tweaked it a little bit. I made 2 changes, let's see how long it takes you all to spot them.

You could be a Rooster magnate with all those boys following you home.

 

[RebeccaBoyd]

I had plans this afternoon. My kitchen is spotless and I wanted to go try to video George playing with himself in front of the mirror. Mother Nature has other ideas. Thunderstorm, and it is supposed to last a while.

 

[SimpleJenn]

I had plans this afternoon. My kitchen is spotless and I wanted to go try to video George playing with himself in front of the mirror. Mother Nature has other ideas. Thunderstorm, and it is supposed to last a while.

Same here! Just pouring down outside!
I wanted to get updated pictures of the boys for my cousin, she is still trying to convince her hubby to get a second roo for the flock.